Episodes
Mike Golic Jr. shares his thoughts on the power play in New England over the last year that has resulted in Jimmy Garoppolo's new deal with the 49ers and Josh McDaniels spurning the Colts (1:11). Is the sample size enough from Jimmy G to warrant the commitment from Lynch and Shanahan? Plus, he's joined by Cynthia Frelund of the NFL Network who offers insight to the particulars of the deal (11:20). Also, Golic Jr. closes out the season with his reaction to the most fascinating part of the...
Published 02/09/18
Mina Kimes and Domonique Foxworth cover Josh McDaniels leaving the Colts at the altar and who the best remaining candidates are (3:48), developments in the Malcolm Butler saga (14:04) as well as their takeaways from this season (22:31). Will there be changes made to draft strategy based on trends? Plus, why did Super Bowl TV ratings continue to fall (34:38)?
Published 02/07/18
Field Yates and David Jacoby share reactions to the Eagles' first Super Bowl victory in their history, including the play of Nick Foles (11:20), the limited use of Malcolm Butler (19:59) and more. Plus, the extracurriculars stemming from the outcome of the game on Broad Street and beyond (29:17) as well as the quality of the halftime entertainment (31:52).
Published 02/05/18
Doubletruck Stories: Minnesota will have its own signature dishes for sale if you happen to have tickets to the Super Bowl, but if you aren't going we have the go-to stay at home foods and how you should behave when you're sitting couch-side. With Dave Wilson.
Published 02/02/18
Mike Golic Jr. wraps up Super Week before the big game by giving you a survey of the media frenzy that is Radio Row at the Mall of America (1:10). Can we convince ourselves otherwise of the seemingly inevitable Patriot victory? What can we expect to see from each team? Golic Jr. gives you his keys to victory (7:37). Plus, what's the impact of Justin Timberlake's press conference comments about his child not being allowed to play football? (21:04)
Published 02/02/18
Mina Kimes and Domonique Foxworth compare all things Philadelphia and all things New England to determine who has the advantage in Super Bowl LII, including key factors such as defensive backs (5:51), coaching staffs (17:17), pass catchers (23:47) and the mildly controversial city debate (34:20)!
Published 01/31/18
Field Yates and David Jacoby help get Super Week started by discussing the antics around "Media Night" (3:55), going over some of the best prop bets so far (20:19) and sharing some X factors that could decide the game (26:08). Plus, they each make predictions on who will come out on top of Super Bowl LII, the Patriots or the Eagles (30:40).
Published 01/29/18
Before a conversation with Raiders OL Marshall Newhouse about the depth of Oakland's struggles this year and the Super Bowl matchup among other topics (16:22), Mike Golic Jr. shares his thoughts on how the Pro Bowl Skills Competition can be fixed (2:20) as well as how the two teams that have advanced to the final matchup of the season could go about their strategy at this point (6:20).
Published 01/26/18
Mina Kimes and Domonique Foxworth wonder what the next step is for those on the losing side of the Conference Championships (2:32) as well as what lessons can be learned about winning in the "modern NFL" from the two outcomes (33:15). Plus, can Fox convince Mina that the Eagles will take out the Patriots in the Super Bowl (17:58)? Also, another edition of Check Downs to close things out (43:37)!
Published 01/24/18
Field Yates and David Jacoby share their thoughts on victories by the Patriots (1:25) and Eagles (23:53) in their respective Conference Championships that have set the stage for Super Bowl LII. Plus, how is coaching as a coordinator in the postseason different when you already have a head coaching job lined up (40:11)? And finally, a new day dawns for the Arizona Cardinals with the hiring of Steve Wilks as HC (42:51).
Published 01/22/18
Mike Golic Jr. discusses Championship Sunday, including the effect of Tom Brady's potential hand injury on the Patriots' ability to return to the Super Bowl (10:20). Plus, he welcomes Football Outsiders' Aaron Schatz to look at the games through the prism of their DVOA metric (20:17). Can you quantify good coaching at this stage?
Published 01/19/18
Mina Kimes and Domonique Foxworth question who's better between the Patriots' offense and the Jaguars' defense (3:29), if Case Keenum is playing for his job against the Eagles (26:08) and why the Steelers' offensive changes may not help the situation (41:08). Plus, another edition of Check Downs that includes the prospects of a 7-foot field goal blocker (46:34).
Published 01/17/18
Field Yates and David Jacoby share their thoughts on the shocking results of the Divisional Round of the NFL postseason, including Saints-Vikings (1:56), Titans-Patriots (21:41), Jaguars-Steelers (24:42) and Falcons-Eagles (38:06). Plus, they touch on what to expect from the Conference Championships (43:48).
Published 01/15/18
The Bill Barnwell Show: Bill previews each Divisional Round matchup with Mike Sando before welcoming special guest Katie Nolan to talk about her new podcast and things that should be left in 2017.
Published 01/12/18
Mina Kimes and Domonique Foxworth "power rank" the remaining eight teams left in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, including who makes their top two and should result in the Super Bowl matchup. Plus, another packed edition of Check Downs!
Published 01/10/18
Field Yates and David Jacoby share their thoughts on the results of the games from Wild Card Weekend, including Saints-Panthers (2:11), Bills-Jaguars (12:51), Falcons-Rams (26:42) and Titans-Chiefs (37:16), pushing things forward into the Divisional Round while they're at it.
Published 01/08/18
Mike Golic Jr. shares his thoughts on the year-to-year turnarounds to be seen on Wildcard Weekend, NFL TV ratings vs. NBA ratings as well as Seth Wickersham's ESPN The Magazine article on drama surrounding Tom Brady, Jimmy Garoppolo and New England's management.
Published 01/05/18
Mina Kimes and Domonique Foxworth share the matchups that they are most excited to see this Wild Card Weekend (4:24), wonder which hiring or firing across the NFL has been the craziest (20:02) and discuss the most impactful injuries on the outcome of the postseason (35:10). Plus, another edition of Check Downs (51:02)!
Published 01/04/18
Bill Barnwell talks to Sheil Kapadia about the play of Nick Foles in relief of Carson Wentz, how the Eagles can improve their offense and running game before the divisional round, which opponent they'd most like to be matched up against and more.
Published 01/03/18
Field Yates shares his thoughts on the effectiveness of the "Rooney Rule" (1:50) and ranks the best head coaching vacancies in the NFL. This includes the Lions (6:21), the Colts (10:12), the Raiders (12:02), the Bears (14:18), the Cardinals (16:13) and the Giants (18:45).
Published 01/02/18
Mike Golic Jr. shares his thoughts on the Giants hiring of David Gettleman as their new GM (4:37) and how likability factors into the success of those leading franchises across the NFL. Plus, Saints C Gabe Ikard stops by to talk his atypical path through the league and more (25:34).
Published 12/29/17
Mina Kimes and Domonique Foxworth discuss Jimmy Garoppolo's continued excellent play and if the Patriots made a mistake trading him, Derek Carr's letdown season, their biggest disappointments and more. Plus, another edition of Check Downs!
Published 12/28/17
David Jacoby and Cian Fahey share their thoughts on what they saw in Week 16, including Derek Carr's play, Jimmy G continuing his winning ways, Cowboys-Seahawks, Rams-Titans and more. Plus, who is the team to beat in the NFC?
Published 12/26/17
In honor of the holidays, Mike Golic Jr. brings on his dad to co-host and they talk about the Seahawks $100,000 fine, Rob Gronkowski going up against Buffalo again and more.
Published 12/22/17
Mina Kimes and Domonique Foxworth wonder who the best team in the NFC South is (3:13), what effect the Jerry Richardson controversy in Carolina will have on the rest of the NFL (18:17) and when people will finally realize that Blake Bortles is "special" (27:25). Plus, another edition of Check Downs (41:09)!
Published 12/21/17