Must Wins & Media Row: Trolling ESPN and Talking Shop with Matt Hasselbeck
We made it! All the way to San Francisco. Host Dave Dameshek strolls down Lombard Street. Then travels down to media night in San Jose. Did ESPN anchors fall for his long running bit? (Coach, is this a must win game?) Of course they did. Then we chat with Seattle Seahawks great Matt Hasselbeck and Handsome Hank Hodgson on media row. Are we ready for the season to end? No. But we're going out in style on this episode of Football America! (Photo by Vera Nieuwenhuis/via AP) AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Henry Hodgson: https://x.com/nflukhank Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Henry Hodgson Team: The Super Fuentes Brothers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Hockey Show: The Punch Heard Round State College (feat. Greg Wyshynski)
The NHL is heading to Milan, but before it gets there, the gang is all here to discuss the fight involving Gavin McKenna outside a bar at Penn State this past weekend, which has the presumptive #1 overall pick possibly facing 20 years in prison. David and Roy recap their time at the Stadium Series in Tampa, and the gang dives into the Panthers Den after another brutal week that may have put the final nail in the coffin of the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions. Ethan has a stat of the week on Sergei Bobrovsky's fall-off this season, and Rosa En Un Minuto features the Carolina Hurricanes. In wins and fails, Roy celebrates highlights in the sport; David celebrates the US women getting off to a great start in Milan; Ethan cheers on Gustav Forsling, whooping up on JJ Moser; and Thunderbug has stolen Rose's heart. Then, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski joins the crew to discuss the Artemi Panarin trade, break down the McKenna situation further, and tell us what his feelings are about Team USA heading into the Olympic Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: THAT'S WEIRD, RIGHT? (feat. Michael Wilbon & Dave Dameshek)
"I'm plumb sick in my balls." Yammerin' Dave Dameshek is here to talk Super Bowl, but he gets distracted by his fury over an underwhelming uniform matchup that could have been spectacular. Then, after legendary Washington Post reporter Michael Wilbon joins us to discuss the paper's collapse under 'lightweight cream puff' Jeff Bezos and why he feels 'devastated' and 'pissed off at the world,' the crew discusses the size of their packages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Big Suey: So... Super Bowl, Anyone? (feat. The Ghost of Dick Hammer)
"No, I don't wear two at a time. What am I, an asshole?" Now that the Trade Deadline has passed, we can use our final two hours of the show before Super Bowl weekend to actually discuss the Super Bowl. Did you know Mike was a Day 1 Drake Maye stockholder? Plus, Ryen Russillo may have deleted his IG post, but Donald Trump sure hasn't taken down his racist post depicting the Obamas as apes. Mike and Dan lead a conversation on the normalization of Trump's racism as he deflects from the Epstein Files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Local Hour: Keep Your Powder Dry
"Yo, you see Ryen Russillo's Instagram story?" The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning have the most heated rivalry in the NHL. No, not THAT Heated Rivalry. And after a failed pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dan, Mike, and Zas go through the list of stars the Heat couldn't land, and Jeremy is unhinged going scorched earth on...well... seemingly everyone else involved in this saga. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Roy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#BecauseMiami: RIP 1st Amendment
Billy Corben updates us on the false arrest and violation Joshua Epstein's First Amendment rights. Joshua and his attorney, Courtney Caprio, joins the show to talk about it. Plus, we give flowers to Miami news legend Eliot Rodriguez. Eliot comes on the show to talk about what he's doing now that he's retired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Postgame Show: The Trade Deadline Tears The Family Apart (feat. The Kid Mero, Rachel Nichols, and Amin Elhassan)
"I WANT THEM DO SOMETHING!" *deep sigh* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: The JuJu Gotti Experience (feat. Haley Jones, JuJu Gotti, and Trysta Krick)
"Kenny Walker the Thirdeth." After Mike dismisses the challenge Lindsey Vonn has ahead of her, JuJu joins Dan, Zas, and the Shipping Container to discuss why it's okay for him, as a Bills fan, to root for the Patriots and the Top 5 Halftime Shows That Deserve More Fanfare. Then, he and Trista chat with Haley Jones about her basketball career and beyond on this week's Good Follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Pablo Torre Finds Meow (feat. Pablo Torre)
"Why is Dan judging Dap?" Pablo Torre is here to share the harrowing story of Charles Flores, a wrongfully convicted football fan who is running out of time on death row. It is worth your time. Sign the petition to save Charles. But first, Dan tries to launch a truly dreadful bit that ends with Zaslow in the penalty box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Big Suey: Samson Is In The Epstein Files (feat. David Samson)
"My name, somehow, is searchable because of that..." Okay, there might be some missing context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Local Hour: Today Is The Day...
"My stomach hurts!" The crew cannot believe Dan's facetious monologue ripping the NBA media landscape may have actually influenced public opinion surrounding the Giannis Antetokoumpo trade packages, and in response, Dan calls Shaq sensitive again and comes close to killing Pat Riley. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
South Beach Sessions - Brandon Marshall
"That's when I was like, oh, you know, football is the platform, but not my purpose. Let me go do this work. And that's when I found my purpose." Brandon Marshall put up the numbers to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame... but will he? Will he have to wait like Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft or never make it to Canton despite 12,000+ receiving yards and a record six 100 catch seasons in 13 years? Brandon puts Dan in the hot seat from the start after Dan describes Brandon as one of the most prolific wide receivers in the history of the NFL before getting into how he made a name for himself in the league despite all odds. Together, they explore Brandon's diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and his mental health journey from rock bottom to a place of stability and growth. Now, he's in the position to lead others in sports media as he signs a new production deal with Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Postgame Show: The Latest On The NBA Trade Deadline (feat. Amin Elhassan & JuJu Gotti)
"I dig." Amin and JuJu join Zas, Tony, Chris, and Jeremy to discuss all the latest news on the NBA Trade Deadline, including updates on James Harden, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Well, it WAS all the latest news until Anthony Davis was traded, right as the show ended. Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: The Awkward Top 5 (feat. Mad Dog Russo & Katie Nolan)
"If you're gonna get me on, you're gonna be talking about the old days, for crying out loud!!!" Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo joins us for a legendary hit as he refuses to speak about anything from the last decade. Then, Katie Nolan is here to chat about her Patriots getting back to the Super Bowl, the Westminster Dog Show, Catherine O'Hara's passing (with an appearance from Dan's Inner Monologue), and her popularity with the radio row guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: The Great Cioppino
"YOU LOOKED INSANE!" Dave Dameshek is having the time of his life at the Super Bowl, Dan is concerned about layoffs at the Washington Post, and Greg wants to be thanked for his top-tier cooking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Big Suey: Dan Takes Out The National Media (feat. Tony Calatayud)
"Too legit to quit." Dan starts the hour by going scorched-earth with his 100% authentic take, written in his own words, that the NBA media is trying to force Giannis onto a team NOT named the Miami Heat because of jealousy over the Big 3 era. He's delirious with rage. It's a sight to behold. Also, Tony's Top 5 from Crandon Park has some bold Super Bowl predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Local Hour: The Meeting With Michael Doleac
"You guys hate when I say things are uniquely Miami..." The crew set up at the start of yesterday's show that they were going to try to will Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, but since they forgot to do so, Dan starts the show with his fascination with frozen iguanas. Plus, James Harden's trade to the Cavaliers sends the show into a tizzy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alley Oop 156: Jason Kidd SNAPS at Reporters Over Flagg at PG, Jokic Returns, SGA MVP Talk & Wild Viral Chaos
Jason Kidd shuts down reporters after being asked about playing Cooper Flagg at point guard — and Juju & Trysta break down the awkward presser moment that has NBA fans buzzing. Then the crew reacts to Jokic coming back, whether SGA can repeat as MVP, Paul George’s drug violation situation, and a viral rodeo clip that goes completely off the rails.Plus: a boxer gets hit so hard his toupee flies off, and Reggie Miller’s Caitlin Clark comparison sparks debate. This episode is part basketball analysis, part internet chaos, and 100% Alley Oop energy.#JasonKidd #NBA #Jokic #SGA #CooperFlagg #PaulGeorge #CaitlinClark #ReggieMiller #NBAReaction #BasketballNews #AlleyOopShow #NBAShorts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Postgame Show: What Is Cleveland Doing? (feat. JuJu Gotti)
"That boy good." JuJu Gotti joins us for the latest on the Cavaliers potentially blowing things up in pursuit of James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo, or Anthony Davis before delivering his Top 5 People We Have Had On the Show Who Are As Good At What They Do As Fred Warner Is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Cheddar Fred (feat. Fred Warner)
".............................yeah." Greg Cote claims the Winter Olympics are bigger than the Summer Olympics. Is it true? James Harden said he wants to leave a legacy. Is it true? Fred Warner says Tillamook Cheese is his go-to pregame snack. Is it true? Dan says the Rams and Seahawks aren't appreciably different. We KNOW that's not true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices