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Episode 273: Head Coach Madness Mario Hines
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Chicago Bears vs. LA Rams Chris Horwedel
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Hot Stove still cooking! Red Sox Pivot to Playoff Hero Jaela Wesley
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Episode 452: Joe Schoen to Joe Shmoe Matt Crone
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NFL Division Round Sean Ryan
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449. Jason Liebig from “The Food that Built America” Seth Everett
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NFL’s Fired Coaches & Hot List Coordinators Coach Trav
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Ep.246: Then & Now Series (P), D.J. Carrasco Interview Michael Dault
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200: Feeling Lucky Doyce Kirkland
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Episode 354: What a Night in Chicago Chase Madorsky
00:13 – Playoffs Are Here & Format Weirdness
Chris and Mario open with disbelief that the playoffs arrived so fast, questioning seeding quirks and how certain road teams received unusually favorable first-round matchups.
00:48 – John Harbaugh Firing & Coaching Carousel
Reaction to John Harbaugh’s dismissal after 18 years, comparisons to Andy Reid’s Eagles exit, speculation about landing spots, and why some organizations remain unattractive despite openings.
02:18 – Coordinator Firings & Continuity Failures
Discussion of the Lions moving on from John Morton, how bad coordinator fits can derail seasons, and why patience sometimes backfires.
03:26 – Todd Bowles Retained in Tampa
Analysis of Tampa Bay’s decision to keep Bowles, Baker Mayfield injury effects, and why the collapse wasn’t as simple as staff turnover.
04:46 – Betting Reference Change
The show explains switching to oddsmakers for lines due to accessibility, parlay flexibility, and consistency across platforms.
07:02 – Quarterback Declarations & Draft Timing
Conversation on early QB draft entries, Jets development struggles, market myths, and why limited college starts remain risky.
11:26 – Falcons, Colts & QB Decision Regret
Debate on Atlanta’s QB timeline, Indianapolis’ handling of Riley Leonard, and how hesitation often costs playoff chances.
13:25 – Draft Philosophy & Age Debate
Critique of older prospects rising into Round 1, late-bloomer quarterbacks, and how physical peaks skew evaluation.
16:56 – Defensive Draft Misses
Breakdown of recent drafts where defensive talent existed but was misidentified or misused.
19:26 – Eagles Defensive Collapse Context
Discussion of coverage busts, penalties, and how opponent game plans exploited weaknesses late in the season.
22:16 – Rams at Panthers
Unusual seeding matchup shaped by spread disparity, environment, and recent history.
26:13 – Packers at Bears
Cold-weather rivalry game centered on playoff nerves and offensive reliability.
31:19 – Bills at Jaguars
Momentum-based matchup highlighting belief, quarterback variance, and perception gaps.
33:46 – 49ers at Eagles
High-profile playoff rematch focused on defensive health and offensive rhythm.
37:34 – Chargers at Patriots
Experience vs. first-time playoff exposure with coaching contrast front and center.
39:33 – Texans at Steelers (MNF)
Physical AFC matchup defined by defense, pass protection, and postseason pressure.
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On this week’s episode the boys return for 2026 and are greeted with playoff games in both the NFL for Wild Card Weekend, the College Football Semifinals, and more.
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