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Super Bowl Recap + AFC South Preview
On today’s episode of The Defiant Takes Football Show, Nick Merriam, Noah Ashley and Kyron Samuels start with the Super Bowl Recap! After that the guys preview the AFC South for the offseason! -Super Bowl Recap w/ Nick Merriam Noah Ashley, and Kyron Samuels of Defiant Takes Football -AFC South Offseason Preview -Defiant Takes Football: @DefiantTakes -Max Dean: @TheMaxDean -Nick Merriam: @nickwithsports -Kyron Samuels: @kyronsamuels -Noah Ashley: @Noashtraysports Max will be back Thursday LIVE...
2023 Mock Draft Post Senior Bowl + NFC South Preview
On today’s episode of The Defiant Takes Football Show, Max Dean and Nick Merriam review Nick’s 2023 Mock Draft Post Senior Bowl, the first of the offseason! After that Tre’Shon Diaz joins the show to help preview the NFC South for the offseason! -2023 Mock Draft 1.0 w/ Nick Merriam of Defiant Takes Football -NFC South Offseason Preview w/ Tre’Shon Diaz of Around the Block Network -Defiant Takes Football: @DefiantTakes -Max Dean: @TheMaxDean -Nick Merriam: @nickwithsports -Tre’Shon Diaz:...
Senior Bowl Recap
On today’s episode of The Defiant Takes Football Show, Max Dean covers The Reese’s Senior Bowl recap and week of action with Kyron Samuels and Nick Merriam! Special thanks to our producer Noah Ashley! -Senior Bowl Recap w/ Nick Merriam and Kyron Samuels of Defiant Takes Football Twitter: -Defiant Takes Football: @DefiantTakes -Max Dean: @TheMaxDean -Nick Merriam: @nickwithsports -Kyron Samuels: @kyronsamuels -Noah Ashley: @Noashtraysports Max and Nick will be back Thursday with Nick’s first...
Wildcard Post-Mortem + Coaching Cycle
On today’s episode of The Defiant Takes Football Show, Max Dean and Nick Merriam go over every team who lost in the Wildcard and what went wrong for them! They give a little future insight into what could help them in 2023, and then cover the 2023 coaching cycle.
Wk 8 Midweek + Ravens v Buccaneers Preview w/ Splash Potts on Apple Podcasts
Today on the Gridiron Heroics Football Show, Max Dean is joined by a slew of guests! Kicking things off, Julius Luchs joins the show to present some News Tidbits, and then it's Dr. Kyle Trimble of Banged Up Bills for the Injury Report. Next, Reagan Harris (https://gridironheroics.com/author/reagan-harris/) of Gridiron Heroics hits his weekly spot on the CFB Update, followed by Matthew Brown for Fantasy Fallout.
Wk 7 Midweek + Saints v Cardinals Preview w/ Brenden Ertle on Apple Podcasts
Today on the Gridiron Heroics Football Show, Max Dean is joined by a slew of guests! Kicking things off, Julius Luchs joins the show to present some News Tidbits, and then it's Dr. Kyle Trimble of Banged Up Bills for the Injury Report. Next, Max Chadwick of PFF hits his weekly spot on the CFB Update, followed by Matthew Brown for Fantasy Fallout.
Recap Of Raiders V Chiefs Among Week 5 Top Performers
Today Max Dean is joined by Kyron Samuels for the MNF Raiders v Chiefs Recap, and then break down Kyron’s Top Offensive Line of the Week and top Performer of the Week. They close out with a reflection on Max’s official Power Rankings for Week 6, although a corrupted file caused the tail end of the episode to be lost.
Week 5 Recap And Chiefs Vs. Raiders Preview With Mario Tovar
Today Max Dean is joined by Kyron Samuels to recap the Week 5 Sunday Slate of NFL games! We cover 7 games from this Sunday, from the morning game in the UK through Sunday Night Football! Big Thank You to our partners: PlayAction Pools, our favorite platform for Sports Pickems and Pools! Enter the Gridiron Heroics Official Pick’Em Pool for free here: https://playaction.pub/heroics To get 15% off starting your own Pick’Em, use Promo Code heroics -Week 5 Recap w/ Kyron Samuels of Gridiron...
Colts Vs. Broncos With Lawrence Owen
Today Max Dean is joined by Kyle Trimble to talk about some injuries, Max Chadwick to talk CFB, and Lawrence Owen and Colts Loyalist to preview the TNF Colts v Broncos Matchup.
Game Recap And Top Performances
Today Max Dean is joined by Kyron Samuels to recap the MNF game between the Rams and 49ers, and then break down Kyron’s Top Offensive Line of the Week and top Performer of the Week.
2023 Prospects With Nick Merriam & Owen McCullor
In today’s show, we have News with Julius before Nick Merriam and Owen McCullor come on to talk about Week 3 Rookies and 2023 Prospects! Big Thank You to our partners: PlayAction Pools, our favorite platform for Sports Pickems and Pools! Enter the Gridiron Heroics Official Pick’Em Pool for free here: https://playaction.pub/heroics To get 15% off starting your own Pick’Em, use Promo Code heroics -News Tidbits w/ Julius Luchs (Buccaneers and Chiefs May Relocate to Minnesota for Week 4 Matchup,...
Wk 4 Midweek + Dolphins v Bengals Preview w/ Nico Delfrate on Apple Podcasts
Today Max Dean is joined by Kyle Trimble to talk about some injuries, Max Chadwick to talk CFB, and Nico Delfrate to preview the Dolphins and Bengals divisional game. The big midweek episode also features Julius Luchs to cover news and Matthew Brown for some fantasy advice.
Insights With Skinner & Law Nation Sports
Today Max has Bobby Skinner of Talkin’ Giants/Jomboy Media and Law Nation Sports on the show to Preview the Giants vs Cowboys on MNF! Plus Gridiron Heroics breaks its first news! Big Thank You to our partners: PlayAction Pools, our favorite platform for Sports Pickems and Pools! Enter the Gridiron Heroics Official Pick’Em Pool for free here: https://playaction.pub/heroics To get 15% off starting your own Pick’Em, use Promo Code heroics -MNF Preview w/ Bobby Skinner of Talkin’ Giants (YouTube)...
Comprehensive Preview
Brian McLaughlin and Anthony Nachreiner are back to preview the FCS Week 4 slate! This week on the BMac and The Nach FCS Show? We get fired up about the first mega conference-matchup weekend of the FCS season. The majority games are intra-conference games, with only a smattering of games involving FBS and lower-division schools. Also, since NDSU lost last weekend, does that make the Bison vulnerable? And who could gather steam this weekend?
Rookies, 2023 Prospects + Injuries W/ Dr. Kyle Trimble
In today’s show, we have News with Julius before injuries with Dr. Kyle Trimble, and the Nick Merriam on Rookies and 2023 Prospects! Big Thank You to our partners: PlayAction Pools, our favorite platform for Sports Pickems and Pools! Enter the Gridiron Heroics Official Pick’Em Pool for free here: https://playaction.pub/heroics To get 15% off starting your own Pick’Em, use Promo Code heroics -News Tidbits w/ Julius Luchs (Bruce Arians Receives Warning Letter From NFL, Justin Herbert Limited in...
Rookies, 2023 Prospects + Injuries w/ Dr. Kyle Trimble on Apple Podcasts
In today's show, we have News with Julius before injuries with Dr. Kyle Trimble, and the Nick Merriam on Rookies and 2023 Prospects! Big Thank You to our partners: PlayAction Pools, our favorite platform for Sports Pickems and Pools! Enter the Gridiron Heroics Official Pick'Em Pool for free here: https://playaction.pub/heroics To get 15% off starting your own Pick'Em, use Promo Code heroics -News Tidbits w/ Julius Luchs (Bruce Arians Receives Warning Letter From NFL, Justin Herbert Limited in...
FCS Football's Thrilling Week 3 Action
Brian McLaughlin and Anthony Nachreiner are back to recap the FCS Week 3 slate! BMac & The Nach’s FCS Show is now officially part of Gridiron Heroics Media! Twitter: -Brian McLaughlin: @BrianMacWriter -Anthony Nachreiner: @TheNachOnSports
Week 2 Midweek on Apple Podcasts
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the Week 2 Midweek episode with a slew of guests.
Week 1 Recap
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the Week 1 Recap with Eric Hitch, and Previews the MNF Opener with Michael-Shawn Dugar.
NFL Week 1 Preview: What To Watch
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the Week 1 Preview with a slew of guests, and Recaps the NFL Season Opener.
Week 1 Midweek
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the Week 1 Midweek episode with a slew of guests.
Week 1 Midweek on Apple Podcasts
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the Week 1 Midweek episode with a slew of guests.
2022 Season Picks + Preview
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the 2022 Season Picks and Preview with a slew of guests, and picks every playoff team, Super Bowl Team, and Individual Award Winner.
2022 Fantasy Special
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the 2022 Fantasy Special with a slew of guests, and looks at the fantasy draft and Week 1 matchups.
Rookie Preview + 2023 Prospects on Apple Podcasts
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the rookie preview and 2023 prospects with a slew of guests, and looks at the upcoming season for the power five teams and more.
Teams, Players, And Predictions
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the FBS preview with a slew of guests, and looks at the upcoming season for the power five teams and more.
Teams, Players, And Expectations
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the AFC West preview with a slew of guests, and looks at the upcoming season for all four teams.
NFC West In-Depth Season Preview: Teams To Watch
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the NFC West preview with a slew of guests, and looks at the upcoming season for all four teams.
BMac And The NACH Aug 23: FCS Week Zero
In this week’s 2022 Week Zero edition of BMac & The Nach’s FCS Podcast, Anthony Nachreiner & Brian McLaughlin break down the handful of games in what has recently been called the pre-Kickoff warmup to
NFC West Preview on Apple Podcasts
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the NFC West preview with a slew of guests, and looks at the upcoming season for all four teams.
Season Predictions
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the AFC South preview with a slew of guests, and looks at the upcoming season for all four teams.
NFC South 2023 Season Preview: Expert Insights
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the NFC South preview with a slew of guests, and looks at the upcoming season for all four teams.
Preseason Week 1
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles Preseason Week 1 with a slew of guests, reacts to Hard Knocks episode 1, and looks at the upcoming FCS season.
Zach Wilson Suffers Bone Bruise, Torn Meniscus
On Friday night, the Jets suffered every team’s worst fear: An injury to their starting quarterback in a preseason game. As the sports world collectively played armchair doctor, a torn ACL was the most common prediction. The thought was understandable to some degree, based on how the injury looked on live television. Thankfully for the Jets and their fans however, the official prognosis is far far better.
AFC North Comprehensive Preview: Season Outlook
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the AFC North preview with a slew of guests, and looks at the upcoming season for all four teams.
Expert Analysis And Team Insights
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the NFC North preview with a slew of guests, and looks at the upcoming season for all four teams.
AFC East Preview
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:10:06 — 64.2MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS | More Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the AFC East preview with a slew of guests, and looks at the upcoming season for all four teams.
AFC East Preview on Apple Podcasts
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the AFC East preview with a slew of guests, and looks at the upcoming season for all four teams.
Teams, Players, And Predictions
Welcome one and all to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show! Today Max tackles the NFC East preview with a slew of guests, and looks at the upcoming season for all four teams.
Your Ultimate Football Resource
Welcome to the Gridiron Heroics Football Show, a brand new podcast hosted by Gridiron Heroics’ own Max Dean. For our premier episode, we are excited to share our plan for the new podcast going forward! To open the show, Max chats with GH writer Julius Luchs about being a Cowboys fan in FL, and his role as our News Tidbits Anchor. Next, Max has consecutive conversations with two of the site owners, Keegan Rush and Robin Adams.
Early Takeaways From Jets Training Camp: Offense
The long wait for late July is finally over. After an eventful, celebrated offseason, returning players, new free agents, and draft picks all take the field to play football together for the first time. As a disclaimer, nothing from these first few days is a sure sign of things to come for the season… But here are some early takeaways for the offense from Jets training camp week one.
Jets' Joe Klecko Nominated For Hall Of Fame Semifinals
It has been announced that among the list of 54 NFL legends, Joe Klecko is a Hall of Fame semifinalist. Klecko has earned just about every defensive honor, award, or title that exists. He lacks only two achievements, and considering his last season was in 1988, he is not likely to win a Super Bowl. There is one more however, that is within reach: The Pro Football Hall of Fame. Klecko’s list of achievements is lengthy and diverse.
Identifying 3 Preseason Trade Candidates For New York Jets
New York Jets GM Joe Douglas just spent three offseasons crafting the roster that he believes will finally be competitive. After a 2022 draft class that has analysts across the NFL applauding, the final touches are about to be added… Or rather subtracted. As a disciple of former Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome, accumulating draft picks is a vital part of the team building process.
FIve New York Jets Who Are Trending Up On The Rise: Defense
OTA’s are done, and minicamp is over. That means it’s time to talk about the New York Jets who are trending up approaching training camp… Defensive Edition! Similarly to the offensive version, two points must be made in regards to players who have showed out so far in OTA’s and Minicamp. The first is that the padless nature of OTA’s, along with the Jets’ utilization of lower intensity practices has meant that essentially it’s been a passing camp up to this point.
Five New York Jets Who Are Trending Up On The Rise: Offense
OTA’s are done, and minicamp is over. That means it’s time to talk about the New York Jets who are trending up approaching training camp. To preface this list, two points must be made in regards to players who have showed out so far in OTA’s and Minicamp. The first is that the padless nature of OTA’s, along with the Jets’ utilization of lower intensity practices has meant that essentially it’s been a passing camp up to this point.
BMac & The Nach Podcast
In this week’s FCS Championship edition of BMac & The Nach’s FCS Podcast, Anthony Nachreiner & Brian McLaughlin break down the nuts and bolts and matchups in this weekend’s big title game in Frisco, T
BMac & Nach Explain FCS Playoff Mechanics
In this week’s BMac & The Nach’s FCS Podcast, Anthony Nachreiner & Brian McLaughlin talk about this final weekend involving the crazy FCS Playoff picture, and also dig into how it all works leading in
FCS, Bold Predictions And More
In our second edition of BMac and The Nach’s FCS Podcast (Sept. 22), we talk about the most recent of 10 FCS-over-FBS victories and also … will we see more in 2021? We make two bold predictions that
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