Episodes
Well that was something wasn't it? Jay and Carter go through the highs and the lows of what was one of the best Super Bowls of the last few years. But why didn't Carter watch the Half Time show? And why is Tom Brady the biggest troll of all time? Jay and Carter also discuss a certain President's poor geographical knowledge of his own country, and the Super Bowl edition of Disappointment of the Week goes to a listener.
Published 02/05/20
Published 02/05/20
It's all been leading up to Miami and the Super Bowl. And it's here! Who's ready for chicken wings and taking Monday off work? Jay and Carter go through their picks for the big games and which pop star Kyle Shanahan says he would go on a date with. It's not a bad choice by the 49ers Head Coach, to be fair. Also, it's Awards season so Jay and Carter go through who would win what in their unique awards show.
Published 01/29/20
The big game is on the way! The Pro Bowl! But before Jay and Carter get to that, it's time to recap Championship Weekend and something that Titans QB Ryan Tannehill uses his nose for on the sideline. Is this the best possible Super Bowl matchup? BUT back to the Pro Bowl. Can Jay and Carter come up with skills challenges that are better than those that exist already?
Published 01/22/20
A strange podcast title, we know. WHAT a divisional round. Jay and Carter go through the weekend's games and look ahead to Championship weekend. And with the Academy Award nominations they both compare the remaining teams to films. Jay's not happy with Carter's suggestions. And Carter feels the same about Jay's. Oh and let's not forget the brand new TV show 'Judge Joe Judge'.
Published 01/15/20
What a ridiculous Wild Card Weekend! Carter gives Jay a present so he doesn't cry any longer about the New Orleans Saints, and they both discuss the upcoming Divisional Round. Who do they both want in the Super Bowl? Plus BREAKING NEWS regarding Head Coaches. Also, Jerry Jones and Mike McCarthy have a nice and sweet sleepover.
Published 01/08/20
The New Year is a good time for many! Like all the Play Off teams. But not so much if you've just been sacked. Jay and Carter go through Wild Card Weekend and also the results of Black Monday. What will be different in 2020? Will certain teams float to the top, and what is Carter desperate to change? Plus we ask the big question: if just the mascots of each team were playing - who would win?
Published 01/01/20
It's Christmas party season so which NFL teams throw the best parties? Find out which ones Jay and Carter would like to attend and which ones they'd rather run from. Carter plays Christmas Dinner Roulette and frankly Jay is disgusted by his choices. And one American man asks another American man about a very British tradition. Merry Christmas everyone!
Published 12/23/19
It's a question that everyone has wondered at some point, how DO you disguise a goat? That's something a certain TV show is having to think about at the moment. But maybe it's a GOAT and not just a goat. Jay and Carter discuss NFL teams that no one's talking about that could do a job in this year's play offs. Jay's got to get a big disappointing NFL moment from this weekend off his chest too. And another edition of the What Were The Giants Thinking Segment.
Published 12/17/19
Why beatboxing? We're still not sure. Jay and Carter go through the WINNERS of the 2019 season...and they're not who you might expect. Another edition of the 'What were the New York Giants thinking segment' but this time with an Eli Manning shaped twist. And where did Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett go to elementary school? He really wants you to know.
Published 12/11/19
Ever heard about the guy who went to games in all 31 stadiums in less than three months? Well Jacob Barnour has just done it and he joins Jay and Carter on the show. Elsewhere, mascot of the pod Gardner Flint Minshew II is back under centre for the Jags - so who or what else could be brought back from the past to help a team? A certain kicker's INSANE operatic voice gets brought back up, and which Thanksgiving foods are the quarterbacks of the plate? This is when it's good an American...
Published 12/04/19
Yes, Lamar Jackson is an MVP candidate. So is Russell Wilson. So is Aaron Rodgers. But we don't care about them right now. What about those Overlooked Potentials MVPs? Jay and Carter give them a Mark-Ingram-style welcome to the podium. There's been an interesting development in college freshman football players that Carter needs to explain. Plus a familiar face returns to the NFL....
Published 11/20/19
Jay and Carter talk about all the Gronkowski news. 'There's no Gronk news', we hear you say! Well you are wrong! Was it really the weekend of the upsets? We take a trip back to Wembley Stadium to play the catchiest titled game of all time 'R U A PLAYER OR A R U IN FACT NOT A PLAYER AND A FIGMENT OF MY IMAGINATION?' Told you it was catch. Carter gives an 'exhalation' about the Seattle Seahawks, and we discover what Green Bay running back Jamaal Williams' favourite film is.
Published 11/13/19
Coming live from New Orleans, Louisiana! Which teams are making the plane to the play-offs by the skin of their teeth? Carter's got a doozy of a prediction...Meanwhile Jay and his worn-out voice ask Carter to do a Marcus Peters and be mean about a former employer. And is the Superdome the best place to watch American Football? You have your view.
Published 11/06/19
Reports are swirling about a certain LA based team that COULD be on the way to a permanent home in the UK. Is it likely though? And how far is too far when it comes to embarrassing jerseys? Jay and Carter wonder if it's okay to wear one that is horribly misspelt. Jets fans look away! Your team is dead and buried but there are SOME nice words about you (sort of). Jay is back from Jags v Texans and poses the question: who will be QB1 in the next Jacksonville game? Plus as the Trade Deadline Day...
Published 11/06/19
Carter has returned from Andy Bush's dungeon and, at the season's halfway point, is asking the question 'Which team needs to take a long, hard look at themselves in the mirror?' Jay starts the kind of self explanatory game Gut Instinct. Quick answers to big questions in the NFL, expect Bears, Saints and Ravens queries as well as many more. And why does Carter seem to have an issue with British avocados? It'll either frustrate you or bore you to death...
Published 10/30/19
The Around The NFL podcast join Jay to discuss the most rock and roll storylines in the NFL. Plus they have a go at naming ANYTHING that is on a fry up. Will they choose black pudding? Supersub co-host Andy Bush and Jay go through the most surprising things that have happened through week 8. There’s also new-terrible-name-feature Bush On Your Back focusing on which teams and players should be concerned for the rest of the season. It’ll make sense when you listen to it. Probably.
Published 10/23/19
Jay is joined by special guest co-host Andy Bush! They go through the NFL players currently at a different level in To MVP or not to MVP and discuss why the real life Pope is in both Jay and Louisiana's good books (for kind-of-but-not-really religious reasons). Also, after Bucs QB Jameis Winston had a weekend to forget, they both confess their own sporting failures. And a few Tampa Bay fans at Tottenham Hotpsur Stadium play the brand new game 'Don't give a flying Buc'.
Published 10/16/19
Jay and Carter take a deep dive to see who could follow Washington's Jay Gruden as a sacked Head Coach this season. Squeaky Bum Time for some. Plus as Jags Cornerback Jalen Ramsey is suspiciously absent from the field, Carter plays a game of Ramsey Roulette - which of these excuses would make you suspicious? Also Absolute Radio's Pete Donaldson displays his (kind of but not really) excellent NFL knowledge - and what is a Rutabaga?!
Published 10/09/19
Who will win the most/least eagerly anticipated game of the season? Panthers number 2 QB vs Jags number 2 QB AKA The Backup Bowl! Jay and Carter also start the inaugural NFL OAP Hall of Fame and discuss what you can expect by going to the first London game of 2019. Plus resident American Carter tries to name 5 things that belong on a fry up.
Published 10/01/19
What do Wispa Bites and New York Giants starting quarterbacks have in common? This podcast. Jay and Carter also discuss how certain NFL sides can get a lot better and a lot worse with just one change, as well as a bizarre endorsement request for podcast mascot (and Jags QB) Gardner Minshew.
Published 09/25/19
Week Two is done and so are several quarterbacks in the NFL. Jay and Carter talk about that and the other big news, but mostly about moustaches and punters that make bad life choices. Plus a glimpse into the NFL future using the first two weeks as a guideline. Flamethrowers anyone?
Published 09/18/19
Jay and Carter are back with the big NFL stories and far too many bizarre goings-on. From OBJ's $350,000 watch to Antonio Brown's newfound love of YouTube, it all went off during Week One. There were also some games. Plus it's decided a certain Floridian back up QB looks like an 80s action film icon and new Browns Punter Jamie 'The Scottish Hammer' Gillan explains why he doesn't live like Robin Hood.
Published 09/11/19
Jay and Carter bring you the big stories from the National Football League. But mostly just the bizarre ones. In the first episode we ask: does Antonio Brown hates salmon so much he'd go to court? What does retired QB Andrew Luck's future have in store for him, and does it involve Vegas? And why are the Miami Dolphins the most rock 'n' roll team in the NFL?
Published 09/05/19