Episodes
NFL is a sport focused around how you respond to adversity & our resident college expert Ben Isaacs epitomises that by bringing you everything you need to know from Round 1 despite only having 17 minutes sleep! Nat & Ben break down round 1 answering the key questions: Just how well set up is Caleb Williams for success in Chicago? Why did the Falcons pick Penix Jr? Who was the biggest steal in the draft? Just how open is the NFC North now? Will Drake Maye be a success in New England?...
Published 04/26/24
Published 04/26/24
Nat & Ben are back with their final Draft preview show. They start with the news about the NFL investigating the Vikings and the cost that may ensue if they're found guilty of tampering. Obligatory Draft Day chat ensues, before they knuckle down to business, asking which teams are most likely to trade into the Top 5 for a QB - and who's most likely to deal out? Does Ben still have the same 1,2,3,4 QB rankings? Which player does Ben think is most likely to fall, what would Nat do as a GM...
Published 04/23/24
The dynamic duo are back and announce some super exciting news about the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, before turning their attentions to sizing up the NFL Draft! What do the Pats do at 3? Does anyone trade into the Top 5? Which QB goes where? WR class is looked at, as is OT & Mike lays out his sleeper picks! Plus the boys chat Belichick linking up with Mcafee, a bit of OJ & plenty of questions from the Passyunk Avenue mailbag! Get your tickets for FSU vs Georgia...
Published 04/22/24
Comedian, Detroit fan & All-Pro member of The NC Show crew Marek Larwood is back and the boys have a ton of ground to cover. They lead off with OJ Simpson and the complexities of weighing up an NFL great that was also a troubled character, before getting into the Diggs to Houston story, and what it means for both teams. Inevitably, there's plenty of Lions chat, and the wider battle in the NFC North. What will Detroit do with their first rounder, who does Marek fear the most in the North,...
Published 04/13/24
Nat & Ben are back with more NFL Draft crib notes to get you set. Before they look at picks 11-20, they recap a week in the NFL, with the Jets re-upping their D, the Chiefs making moves, and a reflection on the sad passing of Vontae Davis. The Draft is the main focus this week once again, and Ben mocks picks 11-20, with plenty of top tier defensive talent on offer. Does the JJ McCarthy hype train propel the Michigan QB into the Top 10 or will he fall to the Vikes at 11? The mailbag is...
Published 04/03/24
Nat & Ben are back and lead off with the latest NFL news including the Titans making more moves, the NFL rule change that's dividing opinion, & news of the Bears new home! Then they deep dive into the 2024 NFL Draft, with the first of three special shows, where the fellas mock draft it out, and by doing so get you set and familiar with all the big name stars likely to go in Round 1. But where will they land? A QB run is inevitable, but who goes where? Ben compares all the contending...
Published 03/27/24
Nat welcomes his TalkSport NFL team-mate Jay Lawrence to the show, and what a debut it is! The boys begin by discussing their experiences broadcasting NFL, particularly on radio, and of course take a pot shot or two at Prop-O along the way. Getting down to business, they weigh up the Tyron Smith deal to the Jets, whether this puts New York over the edge, and what the future HOF'er's decision means for the state of the Cowboys. As Jay spent time in the Big Easy, we figured it was as good a...
Published 03/22/24
The best tag team in the business re-unite and round up all the key action from a wild week of free agency in the NFL. They start with the news that the Steelers have added their second QB in 7 days, making a bold play for Justin Fields. What does this mean for Russell Wilson, why did the Bears deal so low, and has Mike Tomlin just won free agency? The Chargers have let a legend go - but why? What are the Seahawks up to, which team does Mike think has played a blinder, how will the Kirk...
Published 03/18/24
FSU Head Coach Mike Norvell, off the back of an incredible season, drops by to talk to Nat & Ben about the Seminoles big season opener in Dublin later on this Summer. The guys get into the logistics of putting the trip together, life in the big seat in Tallahassee, recruiting on an international scale, which FSU players to keep an eye on that could be NFL bound & much much more! Get your tickets for FSU vs Georgia Tech, live at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 24th August right here!...
Published 03/14/24
Nat's joined by an old pal, QPR keeper, and All-Pro member of The NC Show, the fantastic Asmir Begovic to get you up to speed on all the major deals done in a frenetic first wave of Free Agency. The greatest agent in sports gets it done again, as Kirk Cousins gets paid. Nat loves the Russell Wilson to Pittsburgh deal, the QB run has started, but what does this mean for the 2024 NFL Draft? Running backs are on the move - the fellas fill you in, plus Defensive superstars are getting paid. Who...
Published 03/13/24
In a special episode College Daze, Nat & Ben head to Tallahassee, Florida for one of the biggest rivalries in American sports - FSU vs Miami. They head behind the scenes at Florida State, meeting some of the players & key personnel in the football program, finding out what makes one of the leading colleges in the business tick. And with access all areas passes on gameday, Nat & Ben enjoy the ultimate College Gameday experience, and make plenty of new friends along the way, even...
Published 03/11/24
College Daze is back and we have the Draft firmly in our sights! Ben's put together his Top 5 Keys to the 2024 show including : What will the Bears do with the Number 1 Pick? Will Round One go QB crazy? Is this the best WR class ever? Will anyone draft a RB in Round One? And of course, Nat's crowbarred in some takes on the CB class for good measure! Plus the boys give a steer on a brand new competition to win tickets to the ALCFC in Dublin - clue : you need to sign up to our YouTube channel -...
Published 03/07/24
Nat's joined by broadcaster Richard Graves (Sky Sports, NFL Network) to deep dive into the NFC East and in particular Gravesy's Dallas Cowboys. Do they re-up Dak? What's the Trey Lance situation? Who do they look to in the Draft? And what are the other weaknesses they need to fix to go further in the playoffs? The fellas also weigh up the main changes in the NFC East including a whole new co-ordinating crew in Philly, Dan Quinn heads to Washington and a crossroads year for the NY Giants. PLUS...
Published 03/04/24
Nat welcomes back to the show George Eghator - aka George on Sports - fresh from Vegas & raring to sell us all on the Colts dream! The boys begin by celebrating Peter King, who announced his retirement this week, before turning their attention to the re-upped salary cap, & why that's good news for free agents across the league. Speaking of which, George picks 3 Free Agents he's keeping a close eye on, before deep diving into his team, the Indianapolis Colts, giving his grade card for...
Published 02/26/24
Nat & Ben are back in cahoots, and have plenty to sort out with the 2024 NFL Draft coming into view. They begin by celebrating Nat's pilgrimage to the Sigma Derby in Vegas, then perfectly pivot to saluting Patriots great Matthew Slater, who has announced his retirement. His former team-mate Jimmy G is in trouble, & most likely out of Vegas, but will he land a starting spot somewhere else? Kirk Cousins is in for another payday, which big names on the free agency market have got Nat...
Published 02/21/24
Nat & Prop O record a special pod from Vegas just minutes after the Chiefs pull off another comeback heist for the ages. They reflect on a surreal but compelling Super Bowl, the wild Vegas atmosphere, the greatness of Mahomes, Reid & Spags and the pain of Shanahan blowing his third double digit Super Bowl lead. Nat surprises Ollie with his Usher HT review & the boys reflect on another great season Go check out our friends at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic and get your...
Published 02/16/24
Nat's back from Vegas & the first port of call is a catch up with his old pal Iron Mike who's got lots to say about Super Bowl 58! How did the Chiefs get it done, is Steve Wilks the 49'ers fall guy and is Nat the only person on earth who feels Shanahan had a point when electing to receive the ball in the OT. Plus the boys weigh up who may step is as the new 49'ers DC, which coaches would have clocked Travis Kelce back (yes, Tomlin is on Nat's list) & get into plenty more besides in...
Published 02/16/24
Prop-O is already in Vegas, Nat's about to board a flight, and Ben is too busy basking in his rookie season success to care! The boys break down Super Bowl 58, look at the key battles where the game will be won & lost, before making their final Drew Lock picks of the season....& Nat's is gonna surprise some people! Plus - Prop O's Props inc. chat on Usher's first song, MVP picks - yes, gang, Kadarius Toney is on the shortlist - and Ol tries to get the attention of Cam Newton on Radio...
Published 02/09/24
The dynamic duo are back in full effect, for the ultimate Super Bowl 58 Preview! Before they get into the keys to the game, they recap some major new coaching changes, including a Vic Fangio taking over the D in Philly, Dan Quinn heading to Washington & Mike McDonald filling those big old Pete Carroll cleats in Seattle. Then it's showtime, with the two breaking down the fascinating battles we'll see in Vegas on Sunday including how the Chiefs D will look to bring the pain on Purdy &...
Published 02/05/24
All-Pro, old-school NC Show fave J-Bell is back in the house and we've got some SBLVIII takes that we want to throw his way! Is Travis Kelce staking claim to be the greatest playoff weapon in history? Has Mahomes been as much of a game manager as Purdy this playoffs? How has Spags got so much out of this Chiefs D? And what's J-Bell's go to casino table post the Super Bowl? All this & much more as we build up to the big show! Go check out our friends at the Aer Lingus College Football...
Published 02/01/24
A road trip to Madrid won't stop Iron Mike's hot takes on a sensational pair of Conference Championship games. Regrets? Dan Campbell's got a few. Can Purdy finally get some love again? How did Spags & the Chiefs D shut down the Ravens? Why didn't Baltimore lean on the run? And forget Brock, was Mahomes game managing? All these and more, with the boys first look ahead to SBLVIII and plenty of your questions from the Passyunk Avenue mailbag! Go check out our friends at the Aer Lingus...
Published 01/29/24
Just 3 games left in the NFL season & we have the perfect 3 people to break down Conference Championship weekend for you. Before the boys give their picks though they react to the news that Raheem Morris will be the new Falcons head coach, discuss what next for Belichick and focus on Harbaugh going in at the Chargers! Then it’s time to get down to business - is it more Mahomes magic or is this Ravens team simply too good? Will we see a Jared Goff meltdown? Can the Lions stop the 9ers...
Published 01/26/24
Nat's joined by an old friend, broadcaster & journalist Sam Tighe (Sky Sports, ESPN) who is a long suffering Lions fan, and can't quite believe his team are two steps from Super Bowl glory! Will Detroit upset the odds? Just how has Dan Campbell turned the franchise round? Is he an underrated coach in the modern NFL era? Will Jared Goff step up to the plate, or are there fears it'll be one game too many for the comeback kid? Will Deebo play? And how badly affected will the 49'ers offense...
Published 01/24/24
Nat & Mike are channeling their inner Jason Kelce vibes, to raise a glass to a brilliant Divisional Round of action. They start with Mahomes getting it done again, and more heartbreak for Buffalo, with Nat pushing the argument that elite kickers need to get paid. The Lions are everybody's feel good story - apart from the Bucs that is - though the future looks bright for Baker & co. Ditto Green Bay, despite their last minute "close but so far" fall to the 49'ers who survived multiple...
Published 01/22/24