The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
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The Athletic’s flagship NFL podcast covers the league like only The Athletic can. Host Robert Mays and co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman dive into the biggest stories, break down the Xs and Os, and tackle the ins and outs of roster building. They meticulously follow the details of why we all love this sport and have plenty of fun along the way, bringing the expertise necessary to cover the NFL at the highest level. You want year-round draft coverage? You'll get that here, too, with draft expert Dane Brugler. Whether it’s happening on the field or behind the scenes, you’ll get an in-depth look at all things NFL on The Athletic Football Show, available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 23, 2021 • 16min
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 2 of 3
Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company's first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2021 • 16min
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 1 of 3
Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2021 • 53min
Offseason Interview Series: Lions GM Brad Holmes
On the first edition of The Athletic Football Show Offseason Interview Series, Robert Mays sits down with new Lions GM Brad Holmes. They discuss Holmes’ acclimation to the role and the state of Detroit’s roster before diving into the Matthew Stafford trade. Holmes also breaks down the decision to draft Penei Sewell, how the league has changed since he first became a scout and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2021 • 1h 9min
Most Valuable QB Draft with Nate Tice & Lindsay Jones
Based on age, contract and of course, traits, how will our panel of experts draft the league's best QB's? Nate Tice and Lindsay Jones both join the pod for a special Most Valuable QB Draft. Who will be the top 5? Bottom 5? Any QBs that were left out? Let us know on social media!Remember to get that special discount to The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2021 • 1h 28min
Chargers’ hype, Sam Darnold’s fit in Carolina, the Colts’ roster approach and more: Answering all of your NFL questions
Can the Chargers live up to the hype? How will Sam Darnold fit in Joe Brady’s offense? What price is too high for a proven QB? Robert Mays and Nate Tice answer your offseason questions. They also discuss long-shot MVP candidates, their biggest hits and misses on draft prospects and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3, 2021 • 1h 18min
NFL Draft review - who owned the weekend, most exciting picks, under-the-radar hauls, Aaron Rodgers & more
Robert Mays and Nate Tice return to The Athletic Football Show for a full reaction to the 2021 NFL Draft. Which teams hauls had us the most impressed? What areas still need to be addressed? Who were the favorite under-the-radar pickups that you might be hearing about later? TAFS discuss it all.Get all of the NFL Draft coverage you'll ever need with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2021 • 2h 30min
Draft Night Special: Trey Lance to the 49ers, Justin Fields to the Bears & more shocking moves from round 1
Robert Mays, Nate Tice, Lindsay Jones and Dane Brugler bring you live reaction from the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. How shocked were we that the 49ers drafted QB Trey Lance? How excited was Robert that the Bears drafted QB Justin Fields?Watch this episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBGVWXVtGZcGet discount access to all of The Athletic's incredible draft coverage at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2021 • 42min
NFL Draft final big questions with Lindsay Jones
What will the Falcons do at pick 4? What will the "non-pandemic" NFL Draft look like? Which teams trade into the top 10? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones bring some final big questions to the air in their final podcast before the 2021 NFL Draft. Make sure you tune in to their round 1 coverage Thursday night at 9:30PM EST. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2021 • 55min
Lessons learned during the 2021 NFL Draft process with Dane Brugler & Lance Zierlein
The Athletic's NFL Draft podcast 'Prospects to Pros' with Dane Brugler and Lance Zierlein join Robert Mays to discuss some big takeaways from the process of scouting the 2021 NFL Draft class, from no combine to lack of game tape, weird measurables, intangibles and more.Join our NFL Draft Night Special this Thursday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBGVWXVtGZcSubscribe to The Athletic and get an exclusive discount, Dane's Draft Guide and more at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2021 • 1h 45min
Top 10 mock draft with The Athletic NFL Staff
With the NFL Draft less than one week away, Robert Mays teams up with The Athletic’s beat writers for a top 10 mock draft. Which QB with the 49ers take at No. 3? Do the Bengals go WR or OL? Who will land Kyle Pitts? Tune in to hear Lindsay Jones, Connor Hughes, Matt Barrows, Tori McElhaney, Paul Dehner Jr., Josh Tolentino, Chris Burke, Joe Person, Nick Kosmider and Jon Machota break it all down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
