

Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast
CBS Sports, Football, NFL
Pushing the Pile moves the NFL conversation across the line, led by football analyst Mike Renner and writer/thinker JP Acosta. Together, the two bring a mix of analytics expertise and sharp cultural insight across 4 episodes a week. It’s like hanging with your buddies and talking ball… film junkies who helped build evaluation systems used by NFL teams, and one of the most thoughtful young voices breaking down the game today.
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Dec 13, 2017 • 54min
Le'Veon Bell Interview, MVP Race, Brady Hurt? (Football 12/13)
Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora bring you this midweek edition of the Pick Six podcast with a heavy focus on Tom Brady and his poor performance vs. the Dolphins on Monday Night Football. The guys also discuss the AFC playoff picture and Pete's hot take that the Jags might be the best team in the conference. Then, strap in for a heated MVP debate, not just about who should win, but about the meaning of the award. Nick Kostos joins on the phone to interview Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 2017 • 60min
Week 14 Recap, Wentz Hurt, Browns Blow It (Football 12/11)
Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora bring you a Week 14 recap from across the NFL! First, Will, Nick and Pete discuss the potentially devastating injury to Eagles QB Carson Wentz and if Philly has a chance without him. Then, the guys recap Panthers-Vikings before analyzing the NFC playoff picture and who has the best chance to reach the Super Bowl, before hitting on the AFC race. Then, JLC joins Will to break down another impressive effort from Jimmy G, Baker Mayfield's stop at the CBS Studios in New York, bad coaching in Cleveland, Cincy, and Tampa Bay, before reacting to the wild snow game in Buffalo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 2017 • 55min
Week 14 Picks, Browns Fire Brown (Football 12/08)
Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora are back on the Pick Six podcast for Week 14 picks against the spread. Before JLC's newly named "Scandinavian Death Metal Lock of the Week," he and Will react to the Browns firing personnel czar Sashi Brown. Then, Nick and Pete join Will to pick every game in Week 14, featuring games like Vikings-Panthers, Cowboys-Giants, Eagles-Rams and Ravens-Steelers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 2017 • 1h 3min
Giants Clean House, Gronk Suspension, MVP Race (Football 12/06)
Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora react to the Giants firing head coach Ben McAdoo and general manager Jerry Reese, then discuss the future of those positions and Eli Manning in New York. Nick, Pete and Jason cover Rob Gronkowski's suspension, dirty play in Steelers vs. Bengals, and play 'Hot Take or Just Right' featuring statements like, "the Cowboys are going to make the playoffs," "there will be at least 8 head coaching vacancies this offseason," and more. Then, they wrap up by previewing and picking Thursday Night Football between the Saints and Falcons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2017 • 1h 14min
Week 13 Recap, MVP Keenum, Giants Mess, Jimmy G Impresses (Football 12/04)
Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora recap Week 13 in the NFL. Will and Jason discuss the fraudulent Titans (1:45), Case Keenum's case for MVP (8:30), Jimmy G's starting debut for San Francisco (15:15), and the state of the AFC West (20:05). Then, Nick and Pete link up with Will to cover the Saints solidifying themselves as the class of the NFC South (26:15), the Browns potential moving forward(42:30), and the craziness that is coming with coaching turnover in the league (50:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 2017 • 59min
Richard Sherman Interview, Week 13 Picks (Football 12/1)
Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora are back for the Week 13 picks pod, featuring an interview with Seahawks CB Richard Sherman. First, Will and Jason get into JLC's newly-named "Lock of the Week" (:33). Then, Richard Sherman joins Will to discuss his injury, the Legion of Boom, and social activism in the NFL (11:20). Will is next joined by Nick and Pete to go through their Week 13 picks against the spread, highlighted by top matchups between the Falcons-Vikings, Saints-Painters, and Eagles-Seahawks (23:38). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2017 • 20min
Bonus Podcast: Giants Bench Eli Manning (Football 11/29)
On a special edition of the Pick Six podcast, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora analyze the Giants decision to bench Eli Manning and start Geno Smith. The guys break down the shocking move from all angles in this bonus pod. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2017 • 46min
NFL Best WR, Crabtree/Talib Chain Snatching Suspension (Football 11/29)
***Note: Special Eli Manning benching reaction podcast coming later today***
Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora link up for a mid-week edition of the Pick Six podcast! JLC starts by revealing some big UPS news, then the guys discuss the offensive offensive display between the Ravens and Texans on Monday Night, while Jason reiterates the Chiefs plan at quarterback. Next, it's time for Hot Take or Just Right, as Nick asks if Sean McVay will go down as one of the best coaches in NFL history, if John Elway will spend a top 10 pick on a quarterback, if the Chargers are going to win out, and much more! Nick and Pete wrap up by addressing suspensions handed down to Aquib Talib and Michael Crabtree, and who the best wide receiver is in the NFL right now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 2017 • 57min
Week 12 Recap, Chiefs Moving To Mahomes? (Football 11/27)
Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora break down everything you need to know from Week 12 in the NFL. First, Will and Jason discuss the Chiefs continued downfall and quarterback dilemma in KC (3:00), the Bills going back to Tyrod Taylor (9:00), constant bad football from the Browns (13:15), and the MVP race (17:45). As JLC hops on the train, Nick and Pete hop aboard to cover the rest of the action (19:00). The guys discuss Rams-Saints, playoff picture, if the Pats will cruise to the Super Bowl, if the Chargers could pose a threat, and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 2017 • 46min
Week 12 Picks, Thanksgiving Recap (Football 11/24)
Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora are back for the Week 12 Pick Six picks pod! First, Nick and Pete recap their Thanksgiving menu and the slate of football on Thursday including the Cowboys dropping their third straight (3:20), Case Keenum continuing to impress (7:25), and the Turkey Day nightcap featuring the Redskins and Giants (11:40). Next, the guys cover the rest of the Week 12 schedule, while trying to cover the spread (13:55). Will joins the crew to give his best bets (29:50), then it's JLC hopping on board for his "Satanic Voice Bet of the Week" (41:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices


