Best Mike Klassen Podcasts (2024)

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Week 6 preview: Commanders-Ravens is must-see TV, just like we all predicted 1:45:14

2h ago1:45:14

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Some Games of the Week are easy to see coming. Other Games of the Week are Commanders-Ravens. And yet, that's not only the highlight of the Week 6 schedule, but one of the best games to date this season. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen go deep on the Battle of the B-W Parkway on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also dig into Lion…

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Ep 379 How You Spend Your Time will Shape Your Purpose ft. Jared Haley 45:31

3h ago45:31

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In his first solo episode on the Strong by Design podcast, Jared Haley speaks to the reality of how difficult it is for many of us to manage our time well. In our culture, we are consistently being pulled in a thousand directions. So, how do we determine the best way to manage our time? To answer this question, Jared points to the reality that the …

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Did the Jets find an answer, or merely a scapegoat, by firing Robert Saleh? 1:36:49

12h ago1:36:49

1:36:49

We're used to big news dropping on Tuesdays, but this one was entirely different. The Robert Saleh firing—especially the timing of it—surprised the NFL world, and that's where Robert Mays and Diante Lee of The Ringer begin this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also recap the Chiefs' win over the Saints on Monday Night Football, dig i…

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Week 5 recap: Ravens-Bengals shootout, Texans outlast Bills, Caleb Williams' big day, and more 1:41:48

2d ago1:41:48

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Ravens 41, Bengals 38 in overtime. Texans 23, Bills 20. The Jaguars and Colts combining for 41 points in the fourth quarter. And that was all in the early window on Sunday. Yeah, Week 5 was the craziest week to date of this NFL season. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Rundown Ravens bea…

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Week 5 preview: Ravens-Bengals, Bills-Texans, digging into the Steelers' and 49ers' offenses, and more 1:44:40

5d ago1:44:40

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Four weeks into the season, the 49ers' offense has been predictably great...but in unpredictable fashion. Four weeks into the season, the Steelers' offense has been unpredictably effective. Ravens-Bengals and Bills-Texans as the Week 5 Games of the Week? Well, yeah, not everything can be unpredictable. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen preview Week 5 …

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Ep 378 Shining a Light in the Darkness ft. Bryan Weight 48:54

7d ago48:54

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Child sexual abuse material (CSAM), which is legally known as child pornography, is a global pandemic. Unfortunately, the United States remains one of the largest producers and consumers of child abuse content in the world. Today on the Strong By Design podcast we are honored to have Bryan Weight from Operation Light Shine. Their main purpose is to…

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Lions and Seahawks put on a show, our first 2025 NFL Draft check-in of the season, and more with Dane Brugler 1:28:33

7d ago1:28:33

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Dane Brugler makes his triumphant return to The Athletic Football Show to start laying groundwork for the 2025 NFL Draft. He and Robert Mays take a big-picture look at the class, and dig deeper into prospects who have caught Dane's eye, including Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty. The guys start the show by recapping Seahawks-Lions and Titans-Dolphin…

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Week 4 recap: Ravens upend Bills, Washington's surge continues, the Vikings keep rolling, and more 1:29:35

9d ago1:29:35

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Ravens-Bills wasn't quite the close contest we were hoping for, but it still gave us plenty to discuss about two teams that are likely among the best in the league. That's where Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen begin the Week 4 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the surging Washington football team, the 4-0 Vikings, tr…

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Week 4 preview: Vikings-Packers, Bills-Ravens, Seahawks-Lions, Jayden Daniels under the QB spotlight, and more 1:47:52

12d ago1:47:52

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Vikings-Packers, Bills-Ravens and Seahawks-Lions highlight the 16-game Week 4 slate and, helpfully, they're all in different game windows. Now that's how you schedule helpfully for the football fan, NFL. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into those three games, plus Jayden Daniels, the Broncos front, Todd Bowles as Jalen Hurts' kryptonite, and a w…

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Ep 377 One Nation Under God, The Self-Evident Truth ft. Mike Sonneveldt 1:17:33

17d ago1:17:33

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Self-Evident Ministries is dedicated to seeing all Americans understand the foundation of our nation and to understand that those rights come from God. Today on the Strong By Design podcast, coach Chris Wilson speaks with Chief Operations Officer Mike Sonneveldt from Self-Evident Ministries. Mike is a national speaker, author, and co-host of the Se…

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Jayden Daniels coming-out party, another big night for Josh Allen, concerns for the Bengals defense, and the reasons why offenses have fallen behind with Mitch Schwartz 1:40:58

18d ago1:40:58

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Look, NFL, you can give us as many two-game Monday nights as you want, so long as we get to watch quarterback performances like we saw from Jayden Daniels, Josh Allen and Joe Burrow in Week 3. Mitch Schwartz joins Robert Mays to break down Commanders-Bengals and Jaguars-Bills on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also add their an…

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Week 3 recap: Chaos reigns, the Vikings do it again, Matt LaFleur is a wizard, the Cowboys are in trouble, and more 1:39:34

16d ago1:39:34

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Four teams are 3-0 as we head into the final week of September. One is the Chiefs. The other three are the Vikings, Steelers and Seahawks. It's safe to say chaos remains the only constant in the NFL. Well, chaos and the Chiefs. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen wrap up a wild Week 3 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Rundown Chaos reigns s…

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Week 3 preview: Texans-Vikings, Lions-Cardinals, Ravens-Cowboys Desperation Bowl, breaking down the Colts offense, and more 1:38:00

19d ago1:38:00

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As recently as two weeks ago, we might not have thought that Texans-Vikings and Lions-Cardinals would be the games we'd most be looking forward to in Week 3. Therein lies much of the beauty of the NFL. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig deep into those matchups on the Week 3 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss who's…

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Ep 376 How God Wired You ft. Jeanne Kuckelman 1:08:35

24d ago1:08:35

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Dr. Jeanne Kuckelman is the founder of Inside Out Christian Counseling, a Non-Profit organization formed in 2002 following a passion to bring “authentic and lasting change” to those seeking help for their broken hearts. Her passion led to the development of several other centers, and to the training of other counselors. From an office nestled in th…

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The state of NFL stats and a Falcons-Eagles recap with Amazon's Sam Schwartzstein; QB Counseling for Bryce Young and the Panthers with Steven Ruiz 1:31:04

22d ago1:31:04

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There is a permanent statistical revolution going on in the NFL, and there is no end in sight. Amazon Thursday Night Football's analytics expert Sam Schwartzstein joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to detail what you're seeing on the Prime TNF broadcasts, and why you're seeing what you're seeing. After that, noted Panth…

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Week 2 recap: Chiefs trip up Bengals, the Saints go off again, the Buccaneers and Vikings are 2-0, the Ravens let us down, and more 1:37:13

24d ago1:37:13

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The Chiefs and Bengals gave us another classic, this one with the Chiefs escaping with a 26-25 win. The Saints offense went off for the second week in a row. The Buccaneers went into Detroit and beat the Lions. The Vikings upset the 49ers, while the Raiders tripped up the Ravens. Yup, it was a crazy Week 2. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen wrap it al…

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Week 2 preview: Buccaneers-Lions, Bengals-Chiefs, rethinking preseason takes, Eagles offense breakdown, and more 1:49:18

27d ago1:49:18

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Week 2 is one of the best weeks of the year because we get our first opportunity to learn how much of what we saw in Week 1 was real. For instance, the Buccaneers offense was electric last week. That, however, was against a Washington defense that could be the worst in the league. How will the Bucs fare against the Lions on Sunday. That's one of ou…

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Ep 375 Healthy Beyond 40 ft. Michele Riechman 46:47

1M ago46:47

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In this episode, coach Tonya Fines sits down with Michele Riechman, a personal trainer, yoga teacher, health coach, and doctor of physical therapy, who is on a mission to help women feel their best. Discover how to nourish your body, mind, and spirit to feel your best at any age. Whether you are looking to optimize your metabolism, manage stress, o…

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Jets-49ers recap + a game of Is This Real? with Mike Sando: Bengals panic, new NFC South playcallers, the Eagles are back, and more 1:13:44

1M ago1:13:44

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Week 1 often leaves us asking this simple question...is this real? Bengals panic after the loss to the Patriots...is this real? The Saints and Buccaneers offenses under new playcallers? Really good! The Falcons offense under a new playcaller? Pretty bad! Is this real? Robert Mays and Mike Sando dig into those situations, and more, on this episode o…

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Week 1 recap: Lions beat Rams in OT thriller, Dak gets paid and Cowboys roll, Bengals and Falcons fall flat, and more 1:32:18

1M ago1:32:18

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Week 1 represents 100% of the regular season football we've seen this season, so it's only natural to overreact. Not every reaction is an overreaction, though. For instance, it's not an overreaction to say that Dak Prescott had a great day...or that Josh Allen is a football superhero...or that the Bengals and Falcons were massive letdowns. Robert M…

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Week 1 preview + Ravens-Chiefs recap 1:17:33

1M ago1:17:33

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We did it. We made it. The 2024 NFL regular season is here. In fact, one game is already in the books. We kick off this episode of The Athletic Football Show with a recap of the Chiefs' thrilling 27-20 win over the Ravens, featuring Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Mike Sando. Then, Robert and Derrik preview the rest of the games by highlighting fiv…

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Ep 374 NOT Ripped NOT Huge Don't Care ft. Strength Coach Chris Wilson 47:52

1M ago47:52

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What makes you a credible fitness expert? Your degrees, years of experience, where you work… or is that all secondary? Does your ripped physique solidify your authority? Is it a requirement to have overdeveloped biceps, pecs, delts and calves or washboard abs to be seen as ‘a legitimate trainer’ in the eyes of others? Long time strength coach and p…

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Playoff predictions, award winners and Super Bowl picks 1:21:50

1M ago1:21:50

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The 2024 NFL season is on our doorstep. There's just one item of business left...predictions! Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen offer up their playoff picks, award winners and Super Bowl Champions—along with some favorite bets—on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Rundown Defensive Player of the Year Offensive Player of the Year Coach of the …

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NFC West Preview 1:52:49

1M ago1:52:49

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We've come to the end of the division preview line for the 2024 NFL season, and we arrive here with a bang. The NFC West is on the shortlist for most exciting division in the league, one that includes the defending conference champion and a Super Bowl favorite. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dive into the 49ers, Rams, Seahawks and Cardinals on this…

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AFC South Preview 1:54:57

1M ago1:54:57

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So this division got pretty fun pretty fast, huh? The Texans look like a legitimate Super Bowl contender. The Jaguars have their guy at quarterback, and the Colts just might, too. The Titans, meanwhile, are getting a lot of, "they may not be great, but they sure look frisky" love this offseason. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dive deep into the AFC…

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AFC East Preview 1:44:10

1M ago1:44:10

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It's been a few years since the Patriots were the big, bad bully in the AFC East, but it's still jarring to see someone other than Bill Belichick patrolling the sidelines in New England. Meanwhile, there's good reason to think any of the Bills, Dolphins or Jets can win the division. Josh Allen! Aaron Rodgers! A fireworks show in Miami! One thing is…

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Ep 373 Raising Children to Love Jesus in a World that Hates Him ft. Don Manning 54:36

2M ago54:36

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Don Manning is, first and foremost, a husband and dad who follows Christ. He and his wife Suzanne founded Crazy Cool Family several years ago after raising seven children of their own – four girls and then three boys ages 34 to 18 – and seeing the need for parents to be inspired and equipped to build their best family. Don has a business and real e…

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NFC North Preview 2:00:35

2M ago2:00:35

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The Lions are inner-circle Super Bowl contenders. The Packers are potential Super Bowl contenders. The Bears have Caleb Williams and a ton of justified optimism. And there's plenty of intrigue for the Vikings, even with J.J. McCarthy out for the year. Is the NFC North the most exciting division in the league? It just might be. Robert Mays and Derri…

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AFC West Preview 1:51:26

2M ago1:51:26

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The Chiefs and everyone else...that's the AFC West. While it'd be a massive upset if the Chiefs don't run away with this division, it still has its fair share of storylines and intrigue. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into all of it on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Rundown Kansas City Chiefs preview Los Angeles Chargers preview La…

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NFC East Preview 1:59:17

2M ago1:59:17

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A familiar story is expected to unfold in the NFC East...the Cowboys and Eagles battling for the division title, and the Giants and Commanders battling to stay relevant. What can we expect from each of the four teams this season? Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into the NFC East on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Rundown Dallas Cowbo…

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Ep 372 Green Beret Dave Clukey - from Special Forces to Civilian Life 47:36

2M ago47:36

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In today’s show, Coach Tonya sits down with Dave Clukey, a former Green Beret with over 20 years of military service. Now Sr. Director of Business Development – SOCOM at Immersive Works, Dave continues to serve in the national defense sector. While his passion for what he does is apparent, Dave is also a huge supporter of veterans and their familie…

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The TAFS 2024 Wins Pool Draft 1:04:21

2M ago1:04:21

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Glory and humiliation...it's what friendly competition is all about. We bring both together in the annual TAFS Wins Pool. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen selected seven teams apiece with the goal of assembling the group that combines for the most wins this season. This year's twist...their final two picks had to be teams projected by the betting mar…

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NFC South Preview 1:52:25

2M ago1:52:25

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The Falcons gobbled up all the NFC South headlines this offseason—Kirk Cousins! Michael Penix! Matthew Judon!—but that doesn't guarantee them a division title. The Buccaneers mostly brought last year's division-winning band back. The Saints are boring, but generally competent. The Panthers, meanwhile, did everything they could to put a supportive i…

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Early impressions of this season's rookie quarterbacks + J.J. McCarthy's season-ending injury, with J.T. O'Sullivan 1:07:00

2M ago1:07:00

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From excitement over Caleb Williams' debut to disappointment over J.J. McCarthy's season-ending knee injury, we already have plenty to talk about regarding this season's rookie quarterbacks. Robert Mays and former NFL quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan dive into early impressions on the rookies, and discuss what McCarthy misses out on by losing his rookie…

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Ep 371 I Am a Woman ft. Jennifer Strickland 54:37

2M ago54:37

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No one has answered the two-year-old lingering question “what is a woman” quite like Jennifer Strickland has. Let me tell you why: Jennifer is not afraid to address how this question is so deeply answered in the Bible. And the Strong By Design team couldn't agree more with her platform and voice in such a troubling era of gender misinformation. Aft…

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AFC North Preview 1:53:36

2M ago1:53:36

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Our 2024 Division Preview Series is here, and we're starting with a bang. The AFC North sent three teams to the playoffs last year, and that didn't include the Bengals, a team that went to two straight AFC Championship Games, as well as a Super Bowl, with a healthy Joe Burrow. What are we excited about for each of these teams? What's keeping us up …

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The training camp storylines that matter—and the ones that don't—with Gregg Rosenthal 59:43

2M ago59:43

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Some training camp storylines matter. Some are just fodder to get us to the regular season. How do you figure out which is which? By listening to this episode of The Athletic Football Show with Robert Mays and Gregg Rosenthal of NFL Media. Host: Robert Mays With: Gregg Rosenthal Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe …

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Predicting the NFL's top-10 defenses in 2024 1:40:21

2M ago1:40:21

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Predicting the league's best offenses is child's play. The top defenses, though? That's a completely different ballgame. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen attempt to do just that, laying out their predictions for the league's top-10 defenses on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also dive into the latest on Brandon Aiyuk. Host: Rober…

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Ep 370 Fighting to Save our Children ft. Jared Moon, Laura Klassen & WWE Bros Lucas 30:17

2M ago30:17

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Our final episode highlighting the amazing men, women, and kids at the first ever Rise Up Con event in Sevierville, TN., just outside of Knoxville. Meet Jared Moon, from Proverbs 22:6 - his organization helps to reunite incarcerated men and women with their children. Their purpose is to heal these families and support them while most people turn th…

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The team DNA changers in the 2024 NFL season 1:00:18

2M ago1:00:18

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Description: A team's two or three best players aren't the only ones who determine how its season goes. Sometimes, a new guy comes in and changes what a unit can do and how it feels. Put another way, he changes the unit's DNA. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen highlight their 2024 DNA changers on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Host: Rober…

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