Best Kirk Herbstreit Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 16: Mike Suter, What It's Like To Be The Father Of A Big League Pitcher 39:09

2d ago39:09

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In this fascinating episode, which was recorded before the 2024 season, Randy and Jack interview Mike Suter, a lifelong Reds fan and the father of major league pitcher Brent Suter who signed with the Reds in January, 2024. They dive into Brent's journey to the major leagues, from his time at Moeller High School in Cincinnati, at Harvard, and his dr…

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Jim O'Heir Talks Acting, Parks and Rec, Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Mental Health 1:18:10

2d ago1:18:10

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Actor Jim O'Heir joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Jim opens up about his acting career, getting his dream job as Jerry on Parks and Recreation, struggling with anxiety in Hollywood, battling panic attacks, losing his parents, going to therapy and finding the best ways to take care of his mental health.…

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The Importance Of Being a CFB Blue Blood 1:04:37

6d ago1:04:37

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0:00 Intro2:15 Best Helmets in CFB26:30 Does Being A Blue Blood Matter?44:00 Ryan Day Cusses Out Recruiter 50:00 Les Miles Sues LSU57:30 Blutman MinuteVisit https://highnoonspirits.com to find it near you.Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/ROUGH. Nutrafol is offering $10 off your first month’s subscription and fr…

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Episode 15: Ohio Governor Mike Dewine - NO POLITICS, just baseball 36:40

9d ago36:40

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Reds fan and Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine discusses his lifelong love for the Cincinnati Reds and his early memories of the team. He recalls the 1956 Reds team and players like Ted Kluszewski, Johnny Temple, and Roy McMillan. Governor DeWine shares a story about his father attending the 1939 World Series and throwing a silver dollar to his friend to …

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Joel Kim Booster Talks Acting, Comedy, Coming Out, Suicidal Thoughts and Therapy 38:08

9d ago38:08

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Actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Joel opens up about his childhood, coming out in a religious family, battling suicidal thoughts, finding stand-up comedy, acting in TV and movies, going to therapy and the best ways to take care of his mental health.…

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Unnecessary Roughness Reveals it's Hall of Fame Class of 2024 1:16:22

19d ago1:16:22

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-NCAA 25 Gameplay Trailer Dropped-College Football HOF is a JOKE-UR Hall of Famers-Can Notre Dame go undefeated?Visit https://highnoonspirits.com to find it near you.Unnecessary Roughness is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/SMITH today to get 10% off your first month.Use code ROUGH to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni …

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Episode 14: Dennis Janson, Cincinnati Sports Legendary Sports Reporter 44:12

16d ago44:12

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Dennis Janson, a revered television sports reporter, shares his journey into sports broadcasting and his early experiences with the Cincinnati Reds. He discusses the evolution of TV sports coverage and the impact of technological advancements. The conversation also delves into personal anecdotes and connections with notable sports figures. 'DJ" sha…

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Sarah Ann Talks Love Is Blind, Dating, Suicidal Thoughts, Mental Health and Therapy 1:17:23

16d ago1:17:23

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Love Is Blind's Sarah Ann joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Sarah Ann opens up her experience on Love Is Blind, dating in the pods, her relationship with Jeramey, social media bullying, battling suicidal thoughts, trying therapy and taking care of her mental health after the show.…

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Episode 13: Jim Borgman, Pulitzer Prize Winning Cartoonist 42:45

23d ago42:45

42:45

Jim Borgman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and creator of the cartoon strip Zits, joins the podcast to discuss his love for the Cincinnati Reds. Growing up in Cincinnati in the 1950s and 60s, Borgman was immersed in Reds fandom from a young age. He recalls listening to games on the radio with his dad and going to Crosley Field for t…

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That One Mailman Talks TikTok Fame, Comedy, Mental Health, Fatherhood and Family 41:04

23d ago41:04

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Sean Fogelson aka "That One Mailman" joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Sean opens up about his rise to fame on TikTok, his job as a mailman, childhood struggles with his dad, mental health, his family life, starting stand-up comedy, Gary Owen's friendship and his love for the Cincinnati Bengals.…

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Episode 12: Mike Zilliox, Co-Author of @TitanicStruggle: The Best of Marty Brennaman 41:38

1M ago41:38

41:38

Mike Zilliox, an IT professional and lifelong Reds fan (and Randy's neighbor!), joins the podcast to discuss his Reds fandom and his Twitter account @TitanicStruggle, where he shared funny, interesting, and controversial quotes from retired Reds announcer Marty Brennaman. (Randy and Mike are co-authors of "@Titanicstruggle: The Best of Marty Brenna…

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Kirk Herbstreit Talks Football, College GameDay, Lee Corso, Mental Health and Therapy 56:39

1M ago56:39

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ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Kirk opens up about his football career, his mental health struggles, going to therapy at Ohio State, finding his dream job at College GameDay, his friendship with Lee Corso, breaking the stigma in sports and his best friend Ben.…

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The NCAA 25 Trailer Finally Dropped and The Current State of the Big 12 1:15:43

1M ago1:15:43

1:15:43

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Episode 11: Greg Rhodes, Official Reds Historian 44:18

1M ago44:18

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In this conversation, Greg Rhodes, a lifelong Reds fan and author, joins the We Love Our Team podcast. They discuss Greg's love for the Reds, his experience as the executive director of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, and his role as the official Reds historian. They also reminisce about their favorite players and memories from Crosley…

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Marcus Ericsson Talks Racing Career, Indy 500, Mental Health and Avicii's Suicide 30:08

1M ago30:08

30:08

Indy 500 champion Marcus Ericsson joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Marcus opens up about his racing career, moving to America to drive IndyCar, winning the Indy 500, hiring a mental health coach, Avicii's suicide and how he takes care of his mental health.By The Mental Game

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Debating The Top 5 CFB Coaches For The 2024-25 Season 1:07:49

1M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

On today’s episode, we debate who are the current top 5 coaches in College Football after Nick Saban’s retirement. We also discuss Urban Meyer’s latest comments about the NIL and the “Protect the Ball Act.” Plus, who is the most recognizable player in 2024? Was Brandon happy with the leaked EA cove You can find every episode of this show on Apple P…

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Episode 10: Nick Clooney "Watching the Radio" 38:19

1M ago38:19

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Nick Clooney - famous Cincinnati broadcaster and local icon, joins Jack and Randy to share his Reds fandom from the late 1930s to the present day. A captivating discussion touching on long forgotten names from the 1940s, Grady Hatton, the integration of baseball, how fans "watched the radio" before TV broadcasts of the Reds, Waite Hoyt describing t…

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Delanie Walker Talks NFL Career, Aunt's Death, Fatherhood, Mental Health and MADD 35:33

1M ago35:33

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Former NFL tight end Delanie Walker joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Delanie opens up about his football journey from community college to the NFL, playing in the Super Bowl, tragically losing his aunt and uncle, advocating with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and how he takes care of his mental health.…

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The New Era Of Unnecessary Roughness Is Here 1:23:50

2M ago1:23:50

1:23:50

In our first episode with the new UR crew, we dive into the biggest star power names in 2024 and catch up on everything in the college football world. Did Deion Sanders cross the line? Who has won the transfer portal? Who should be on the cover of NCAA 25? Will Alabama be ok without Nick Saban? And Brandon Walker lets us know exactly what he would …

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Episode 9: Beryl Love, Media Executive 46:45

2M ago46:45

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From Pirates Fan to Reds Fan: Beryl Love, Editor and Vice President of news at the Cincinnati Enquirer, shares his experience as a Reds fan. He discusses his split allegiance between the Reds and Pirates, his favorite players including Willie Stargell, Roberto Clemente, Dave Parker, and Johnny Bench, and his memorable moments at Riverfront Stadium.…

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Genie Bouchard Talks Tennis Career, Wimbledon, Mental Health, Therapy and Pickleball 1:08:17

2M ago1:08:17

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Tennis star Genie Bouchard joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Genie opens up about her tennis journey, her heartbreaking Wimbledon loss, battling mental health struggles, why she loves therapy, joining the pickleball tour and her new goals on and off the court.By The Mental Game

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Episode 8: John Erardi, Cincinnati Sports Writer 44:37

2M ago44:37

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In this episode of the We Love Our Team podcast, Jack Greiner and Randy Freking interview John Erardi, a former sports writer who covered the Cincinnati Reds. They discuss John's background as a sports writer and his experiences covering the Reds. They also talk about John's favorite interviews, the challenges of being a fan and a writer, and memor…

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Eric Decker Talks NFL Career, Mental Health, Demaryius Thomas' Death and Therapy 23:53

2M ago23:53

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Former NFL star receiver Eric Decker joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Eric opens up about his football journey, playing in the Super Bowl, losing his best friend Demaryius Thomas, struggling with life after football, going to therapy and why he's such a big advocate for men's mental health.…

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Episode 7: Sridhar Pappu 40:34

2M ago40:34

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In this episode of the We Love Our Team podcast, hosts Jack Greiner and Randy Freking welcome guest Sridhar Pappu, a lifelong Reds fan and author. They discuss Sridhar's Reds fandom and how it developed, with a focus on the 1987 Reds team. Jack, Randy, and Sridhar also touch on trades in Reds history and the impact of certain players. The conversat…

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Why Was I Suicidal? I Felt Alone For 15 Years Before Asking For Help 30:19

2M ago30:19

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Suicide is something I've struggled with since I was 14 years old. Those thoughts stayed with me until two years ago. I was suicidal every day for months and I never thought I’d be happy again. But I was wrong. To anyone reading this that feels alone like I did… You are not alone. We can’t do this alone. And I promise if you ask for help, you can f…

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Dexter Carr Talks Dance Career, Choreography, Chris Brown and Mental Health 37:54

2M ago37:54

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Professional dancer and choreographer Dexter Carr joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Dexter opens up about his dance career, taking the stage with stars like Chris Brown, Beyoncé and Katy Perry, battling anxiety while chasing his dream and his own mental health journey.By The Mental Game

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Episode 6: Amanda Brennaman, Not Just Marty's Wife 42:32

2M ago42:32

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Amanda Brennaman, a spokesperson for Laura's Lean Beef and wife of former Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman, shares her love for the Cincinnati Reds and her experiences as a fan. Growing up in Ashland, Kentucky, Amanda listened to Reds games on the radio and attended games with her family. She became a fan of players like Pete Rose and Paul O'Neill …

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Episode 5: Barbara Smith 42:12

3M ago42:12

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Barbara Smith, President of Cincinnati based Journey Steel, joins Jack and Randy to discuss her Cincinnati Reds fandom. The youngest of eight children, Barb was a young girl who watched her father play in minor league Negro baseball, and became a Reds fan in the early 1970s when she attended a game at Riverfront Stadium and wanted her own "flag"! (…

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Episode 4: Mayor Aftab Pureval 41:36

3M ago41:36

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Jack and Randy talk Reds with Cincinnati's Mayor, Aftab Pureval, before Cincinnati's 2024 Opening Day. The Mayor discusses his Reds fandom, his admiration of Chris Sabo and Barry Larkin, catching a foul ball on his first Opening Day as Mayor, the importance of Reds baseball to Cincinnati, the betting scandal of Shohei Ohtani, and his 2024 season pr…

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Huey Mack Talks Music Career, Mental Health, West Virginia and New Songs 41:31

3M ago41:31

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Singer/rapper Huey Mack joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Huey opens up about his music career which started in high school, songs going viral while he was in college at West Virginia, his own mental health journey and his next chapter in music.By The Mental Game

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Episode 3: Betsy Ross 46:38

3M ago46:38

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Betsy Ross, former ESPN anchor and lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan, joins Jack and Randy for an enjoyable episode that will make you laugh, think, and maybe cry. Betsy grew up as a sports fan - thanks to her mother. After breaking in, Betsy recalls working with former Red Rob Dibble at ESPN, her love of the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day holiday, her Not…

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Episode 2: Kirk Herbstreit 47:51

3M ago47:51

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Kirk, Randy, and Jack discuss Kirk's Cincinnati Reds baseball memories, Davey Concepcion, Barry Larkin, keeping score as a young Cincinnati Reds fan, Major League Baseball rule changes, Matt McLain, Elle De La Cruz, TJ Friedl, Jake Fraley, Scott Rolen, Jonathan India, Eric Davis, Barry Bonds, Glenn Braggs, Paul O'Neil, Oakalnd A's, the 1990 World S…

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Episode 1: Inaugural. Jack and Randy discuss their Cincinnati Reds baseball fandom. 38:36

4M ago38:36

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Join Jack Greiner and Randy Freking as they discuss their Cincinnati Reds fandom, Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Tony Perez, All-Star game memories, and why so many people love the Cincinnati Reds; or, as the song goes, why are so many people batty about Cincinnati? Cincinnati's finest steakhouse and seafood restaurant! Win a $50 Gift Card from Prime Cin…

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Coming Soon! We Love Our Team Trailer 1:24

4M ago1:24

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A new podcast devoted to the Cincinnati Reds. And we're going to try to answer the existential question of why so many people love the Reds or as the song goes, why are so many people batty about Cincinnati? Our podcast will feature Reds fans from far and wide. Our guests will include authors who've written books about the Reds, celebrities who are…

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Peter King is retiring & Headlines from Scouting Combine 34:04

4M ago34:04

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(3:00) Peter explains his decision to retire and answers some questions about his career (18:02) What will Bears do at QB? (23:53) What will Broncos do with Russell Wilson? (26:41) Will Chiefs be able to keep both Jones and Sneed? (31:03) Brown propose pushing trade deadline backBy NBC Sports

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Patrick Mahomes Interview, SBLVIII takeaways & 2024 QB Draft class 1:03:12

4M ago1:03:12

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(5:07) Peter's 3 biggest takeaways from Super Bowl LVIII (23:40) Interview with Patrick Mahomes (37:50) Patrick Mahomes’ greatness (45:00) What should the Bears do with #1 overall pick? (55:50) How many QB will get drafted in top 10?By NBC Sports

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The Future Of Unnecessary Roughness 30:01

4M ago30:01

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Thank you to our sponsors!High Noon - Go to www.highnoonspirits.com to find a pack near youFactor - Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/roughness50 and use code roughness50 to get 50% off. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/ROUGH. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Yo…

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One Year Sober and How Sobriety Saved My Mental Health 35:40

4M ago35:40

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I can't believe I'm saying it... but I'm one year sober!! I never thought I could quit drinking, but it's completely changed my life and mental health. I used alcohol to numb the pain of depression and suicidal thoughts for years. But now I'm the happiest I've ever been and sober! I promise you can quit too. Please don't be afraid to ask for help. …

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KIRK HERBSTREIT DESERVES AN APOLOGY? 1:02:45

5M ago1:02:45

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Super Bowl LVIII Preview & Interview with Chiefs OC Matt Nagy 57:39

5M ago57:39

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(3:53) The Super Bowl is taking place is in the gambling capital of the world (9:09) Peter recaps his convo with Kyle Shanahan on Brock Purdy & Tom Brady (20:18) GOAT comparison: Mahomes vs Brady (24:53)Takeaways from Roger Goodell’s press conference in Vegas (29:30) Interview with Chiefs OC Matt Nagy (36:56) Super Bowl LVIII preview (54:16) Super …

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Conference Championship Recap & Interview with Brock Purdy 1:04:02

5M ago1:04:02

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(1:50) 49ers def. Lions (26:48) Interview with Brock Purdy (33:23) Chiefs def. Ravens (54:40) Super Bowl LVIII PreviewBy NBC Sports

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL STOCK MARKET - WHO ARE YOU BUYING FOR 2024? 1:00:14

5M ago1:00:14

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Divisional Round Recap & Interview with Author Michael MacCambridge 1:03:16

5M ago1:03:16

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(1:20) Chiefs def. Bills (13:10) Ravens def. Texans (16:22) 49ers def. Packers (20:30) Lions def. Bucs (24:06) Interview with Author Michael MacCambridge (46:16) AFC Championship preview (53:15) NFC Championship previewBy NBC Sports

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KALEN DEBOER ERA OFF TO A BAD START + JEDD FISCH ABANDONS ARIZONA 1:01:30

5M ago1:01:30

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Dissecting the Coaching Carousel, Wild Card takeaways & Interview with Ed Werder 1:32:53

5M ago1:32:53

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(5:07) Bill Belichick landing spots (17:20) How safe is Nick Sirianni? (23:05) Mike Tomlin's future (27:58) Jim Harbaugh interviews with Chargers (31:00) Mike Vrabel landing spots (33:59) Who should Commanders target for HC? (38:08) Interview with ESPN's Ed Werder (1:04:20) Jordan Love's evolution (1:07:35) Lookahead to Texans at Ravens (1:11:07) L…

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