

This is Football with Kevin Clark
Omaha Productions, ESPN, Kevin Clark
"This Is Football" is a digital show and podcast that runs multiple times per week through the NFL season. It's where you'll find fun and insightful interviews with some of the top NFL players, pundits and coaches with stories and nuggets you won't find anywhere else.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 49min
Rich Eisen on panic time in the NFL and autographs and Mike Sando on the NFL's hottest starts
Kevin Clark is joined by Rich Eisen to discuss if it's time to panic for the Ravens, Chiefs, & Texans after slow starts to their season. Rich shares an incredible story of Michael Irvin giving a speech at the naming ceremony of his child. Plus, the time Stacey Dales provided a hangover cure that helped him from calling out sick on Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2025 • 23min
Rueben Bain praise, Justin Herbert stories and building an offensive line with Mario Cristobal
Kevin Clark is joined by Miami Hurricanes Head Coach Mario Cristobal fresh off the team's win over Florida on Saturday night. Mario details what he would tell NFL scouts asking him about Rueben Bain Jr. What did Mario learn from Nick Saban about dealing with success? Plus, his insight into Justin Herbert after coaching him at Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 2025 • 30min
Week 3 NFL Recap
Kevin Clark recaps a wild week 3 in the NFL. Have the Eagles managed to steal the Chiefs late game voodoo? Why Sean McVay made uncharacteristic decisions in the Rams loss. How the Buccaneers have managed to get to 3-0 despite none of their offensive lineman playing the position they were originally intended to. Kevin explains why the Patriots may have found their answer at quarterback but have enough holes elsewhere on their roster where it may be hard for him to succeed. Kevin lays out why Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2025 • 44min
NFL Draft risers + Top Rookies with Jordan Reid
Kevin Clark is joined by Jordan Reid to assess who in the rookie class has impressed the most through the first two weeks of the NFL season. Jordan highlights two receivers who have shined early on, plus why he thinks the Raiders could be regretting taking Ashton Jeanty rather than an offensive lineman. Plus, Jordan gives the college prospects that are rising up draft boards & he and Kevin take a look at how the quarterback class of 2026 is developing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sep 16, 2025 • 35min
What's next for Joe Burrow, J.J. McCarthy, & the Bears?
Kevin Clark is joined by Domonique Foxworth to analyze what's next for the Bengals following the news that Joe Burrow will be out for 3 months. Plus, how will Carson Wentz fare in Minnesota filling in for J.J. McCarthy. And Domonique explains why Josh Allen has ruined quarterback evaluation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sep 15, 2025 • 35min
Week 2 NFL Recap
Kevin Clark details all the things he thinks after week 2 in the NFL season. Why there's more questions about the Chiefs than there has been in a long time. He details why this will likely be the final year that we will see the "tush push". Kevin gives his thoughts on the back and forth Cowboys/Giants overtime thriller. Joey Bosa proved to be a game-wrecker for the Bills in their win over the Jets, why he may have more left in the tank that Kevin previously thought. Plus, how the Panthers will handle Bryce Young's contract situation in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2025 • 39min
Ryan Fitzpatrick on Josh Allen and Brock Purdy. Plus, Matthew Berry is selling Aaron Rodgers and Tyreek Hill
Kevin Clark is joined by Ryan Fitzpatrick to discuss what makes Josh Allen so special and where he's grown. Who does Fitz think is the most underrated QB in football? His answer might surprise you. Ryan details the misconceptions about his Harvard education & gives out the award for the NFL's best beard. Then Matthew Berry joins to talk about the merits of fantasy vs. sports wagering. Matthew also explains why he is selling Aaron Rodgers & Tyreek Hill for fantasy purposes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 2025 • 36min
Chris Long loves the Vikings, Herbert, Mayfield and The Sopranos?
Kevin Clark is joined by Chris Long to react to the Bears falling to the Vikings in their season opener. Chris details why J.J. McCarthy might be in the best situation of any young quarterback and what makes Kevin O'Connell special as a head coach. Chris shares incredible stories from his playing career including how injuries can linger with a player for years. Plus, Chris explains what he learned from Bill Belichick about early season games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 2025 • 29min
Week 1 NFL Recap
Kevin Clark recaps Week 1 in the NFL by detailing lies that NFL fanbases told themselves this offseason. Kevin details what lessons the Texans could learn from the Commanders in regards to quarterback development. Was Sunday just a blip on the radar or will the Lions struggle to deal with the loss of their coordinators? Plus, why Sunday changed Kevin's opinion of the Rams.
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Sep 5, 2025 • 44min
Eagles (minus Jalen Carter) beat the Cowboys plus Mike Tannenbaum does a week 1 NFL preview
Kevin Clark recaps an eventful season opening win for the Eagles over the Cowboys. Hear why Kevin doesn't think Jalen Carter's ejection is grounds for those who doubted his character to take a victory lap. Plus, Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to give his take on the Micah Parsons trade. Mike also shares the lessons he learned from Bill Parcells not just on the field but off the field that still stick with him to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


