Games with Names
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Hosted by former Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman, Games with Names is a sports history podcast on a search to find the greatest games of all time. From the infamous to the unforgettable, Jules dives back into the classic matchups and eras across all of sports history. Joined by the players, coaches, and celebrity fans that lived it, we’ll uncover first-hand insights and never-before-heard stories, shining new light and perspective on the greatest games in sports history. Subscribe wherever you listen: gameswithnames.com For more Games With Names: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gameswithnames/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@games.with.names Twitter: https://twitter.com/gameswithnames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gameswithnames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GamesWithNamesPodcast
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Dec 19, 2023 • 1h 60min
“2014 BCS National Championship” with Bert Kreischer | Auburn vs. Florida State
Bert Kreischer joins us in studio to relive the 2014 BCS National Championship and a whole lot more. Spoiler alert: this might be our wildest episode yet. Together, we relive his insane day at the 2014 BCS National Championship between the Auburn Tigers and his beloved Florida State Seminoles. Bert joins us on the couch (3:53). We check out what was going on in the world back in January of 2014 (39:42). We check out each of these rosters (44:42). We get to the game somewhat, somewhere in here lol. We close it out by giving this one a score (1:35:11). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 36min
“The Out the Club Game” with Rob Gronkowski | Patriots vs. Colts
We’re back! Our old pal Rob Gronkowski makes his Games with Names debut to talk about one of his favorite games as a New England Patriot. It’s about time we got ol’ Robby G on the show. We’re looking back at “The Out The Club Game” from 2014 between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts. Rob joins us on the couch (6:45). We go back to the world in 2014 (23:36). Jules and Rob dive into these rosters (40:03). We relive this all time Gronk performance and get into what we really think about the Colts (1:01:30). We give this bad boy a score (1:19:34). Jules wraps it up by answering some questions from our listeners (1:27:36). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 32min
“2004 ALCS: Game 4” with David Ortiz | Red Sox vs. Yankees
On today’s episode, we’re reliving the legendary Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS and the series as a whole. We go back to the world of pop culture in October of 2004 (9:35). We revisit the 2004 MLB season and breakdown the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry (14:43). Big Papi joins the show to talk ball and take us inside that legendary comeback of a series (38:03). Jules & Sam break down the legacy of this one and give it a score (1:19:27). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 7, 2023 • 1h 45min
“Super Bowl XXI” with Phil Simms | Giants vs. Broncos
On today's episode, we're heading back to the Rose Bowl for Super Bowl XXI between the Denver Broncos and the New York Football Giants. We check out what was going on in the world of pop culture in January of '87 (6:02). We check out the teams and break down this star studded matchup (16:15). Mr. Simms joins us in studio to take us inside one of the greatest quarterbacking performances in Super Bowl history in what would turn out to be a game of many firsts (28:08). Jules & Sam wrap it all up, talk legacy, and give this game a score (1:31:40).Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 24min
“2012 Pro Bowl” with Brandon Marshall | AFC vs. NFC
Today, it’s a real “leave no stone left unturned” kind of game on our journey to find the greatest game of all time. It's the 2012 Pro Bowl with Brandon Marshall. We look back at the world in January 2012 (6:44). Jules & Sam revisit these rosters (13:52). Brandon Marshall joins the guys to talk all things Pro Bowl and his MVP performance (23:26). We wrap it all up and give this game a score (1:16:38).Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 56min
“Gilbert Arenas’ 60 Point Game” with Gilbert Arenas | Wizards vs. Lakers
Today, we’re going deep on one of the greatest scoring performances in NBA history. Sam & Jules take a look at what was going on in December 2006 (5:48). We check out that season in the NBA (20:25) and these respective squads (24:08). We’re joined by Gilbert Arenas to talk scoring in bunches, great Kobe stories, and NBA beefs (42:36). We wrap it all up and score this game (1:36:02).Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 29min
“2002 Western Conference Finals: Game 5” with Hasan Minhaj and Mike Bibby | Lakers vs. Kings
On today’s episode, we have comedian and Sacramento’s native son, Hasan Minhaj in studio! Together, we go deep on Game 5 of the infamous 2002 Western Conference finals. We break down the Lakers and Kings in this era and dive into Hasan’s Kings fandom (3:05). We go back to the world of pop culture in May of 2002 (25:03). Mike Bibby joins the show to talk about his iconic Game 5 buzzer beater and the controversial series (30:31). Hasan and the guys react to the Bibby interview (1:06:18). We wrap it up and score the game (1:11:53).Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 2023 • 1h 26min
“Double Doink” with Chris & Kyle Long | 2018 NFC Wildcard Game: Eagles vs. Bears
Today, it’s all about the 2018 NFC Wildcard Game between the Eagles and Bears aka the “Double Doink.” Sam & Jules see what was going on back in January 2019 (5:26). We dive into this infamous playoff game and both squads (18:31). We’re joined by not one, but two Long Bros, Chris and Kyle Long join the show to go deep on one the most memorable (and painful) playoff finishes in modern history (29:31). We wrap it all up and score this game (1:15:56).Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 3, 2023 • 38min
A Very Unspecial Episode of Games with Names | The Best of 2022 & Fan Submissions
On this week's episode, Jules and Sam are off for the holidays, but producers Jack and Kyler are here to kick off the new year by taking a look back at some of the greatest moments from 2022. From Julian's wild night out in Beverly Hills with Paul Pierce to Peyton and Eli Manning talking Tom Brady and everything in between. Also we dig into the DMs and highlight some of our favorite fan submissions.Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 40min
“2001 NCAA National Championship” with Shane Battier and Gilbert Arenas | Duke vs. Arizona
On today’s episode, we’re going back to an incredible era in college basketball. We’re talking Duke vs. Arizona for the 2001 NCAA National Championship with Duke legend Shane Battier and we might just get a special appearance from Arizona Wildcat great Gilbert Arenas. We go back to the world of pop culture in April of 2001(8:09). We look back at this season in college basketball and revisit these squads packed with future NBA stars (27:18). Shane joins the show to take us inside the game and look back at the year he pretty much owned college basketball (33:38). Jules & Sam break down the legacy and give this one a score (1:21:29).Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
