Best Playcalling Podcasts (2025)

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Chris Perkins: Tyreek May Have Limited McDaniel’s Playcalling 18:58

1h ago18:58

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Chris Perkins breaks down the Dolphins’ recent surge, starting with what he calls the team’s biggest improvement — the offensive line. He praises Devon Achane’s durability, credits much of Miami’s success to Mike McDaniel’s playcalling, and even suggests that Tyreek Hill’s presence may have unintentionally limited McDaniel by forcing touches instea…

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Hour 3 - Commanders Defensive Playcalling & Roster Construction 39:59

4d ago39:59

39:59

Chris Russell dives deep into the Commanders’ defensive evolution under Dan Quinn after he assumed play-calling duties. Drawing from Nicki Jhabvala’s detailed reporting in The Athletic, The Rooster breaks down player quotes, strategic adjustments, and what’s actually changed on the field. From there, Chris reacts to Ben Standig’s analysis of the Co…

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The Playcall Sheet Episode 23 2:23:59

2d ago2:23:59

2:23:59

🔥 The Playcall Sheet Podcast Show — NEWS & RUMORS Buckle up! This week’s NFL slate gave us chaos, comedy, controversy, and straight-up shocks — and The Playcall Sheet is here to break it ALL down with zero filters. 🔥 SPICY HEADLINES WE’RE COOKING UP: 🍿 PANTHERS SHOCK THE WORLD and slap the Rams around like nobody saw coming 🔥 Shedeur Sanders STILL …

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Greg Olson's playcalling, facing Jesse Minter's defense and more Week 13 storylines 21:15

7d ago21:15

21:15

All the pregame storylines for the Raiders' Week 13 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Raiders

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Eagles-Chargers Week 14 MNF Recap | Jalen Hurts 4 INTs, Chargers Fall Forward & Philip Rivers RETURNS? 34:16

29m ago34:16

34:16

Arguably the greatest Chargers quarterback in franchise history is attempting a career revival... and it's still not the most bizarre Bolts story of the day. That's because the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles on Week 14's Monday Night Football in a game featuring 8 fumbles (5 lost), 4 Jalen Hurts interceptions and one Saquon B…

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Raiders Roundtable - Week 14 vs. Broncos Recap 22:45

4h ago22:45

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JT The Brick, Eric Allen, Paul Gutierrez and Lincoln Kennedy recap the Raiders' Week 14 loss to the Denver Broncos on Raiders Roundtable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Raiders

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Best of the Dolphins on WQAM: Reactions to the Win vs. Jets 41:27

18m ago41:27

41:27

The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy and Hochman, Crowder & Solana react to the Dolphins' 34-10 win over the Jets on Sunday afternoon

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Pete Carroll Press Conference - 12.8.25 | RPP 12:15

4h ago12:15

12:15

Head Coach Pete Carroll addresses the media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Raiders

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Full Show | Monday 12-08-25 2:03:47

5h ago2:03:47

2:03:47

Chris Russell opens the show with his raw reaction to the Commanders’ 31–0 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, highlighting the team’s embarrassing “National Tight End Day” performance, where three touchdowns were surrendered to Vikings tight ends. He dissects key sequences that sank the game and examines Dan Quinn’s postgame admission that benching Jay…

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Hour 1 - A 31–0 Meltdown: Rooster Reacts, Breaks Down, and Looks for Answers 41:32

5h ago41:32

41:32

Chris Russell opens the show with his raw reaction to the Commanders’ humbling 31–0 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone for a full hour of honest evaluation. The Rooster digs into Washington’s embarrassing “National Tight End Day” performance highlighting the trio of touchdowns surrendered to Vikings tight ends and then turns to the aud…

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Hour 2 - Dan Quinn’s Future, Adam Peters Accountability & Jayden Daniels Durability 42:56

5h ago42:56

42:56

Chris Russell dives into the future of Dan Quinn and his coaching staff, analyzing what the Commanders’ struggles this season could mean for the sidelines next year. The conversation shifts to accountability as listeners call out the Rooster for a seemingly mild approach to Adam Peters’ performance. Finally, the discussion turns to Jayden Daniels, …

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Hour 3 - Notre Dame’s CFP Blame Game, Kliff Kingsbury Scrutiny & Dan Quinn Updates 39:28

5h ago39:28

39:28

Chris Russell opens the hour reacting to Notre Dame blaming the ACC and ESPN after missing the College Football Playoff, calling it nonsense and placing the responsibility squarely on the Irish’s loss to Miami. The Rooster then takes calls from listeners sharing their thoughts and opinions on the controversy. Next, the discussion shifts to the Comm…

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Chris Russell Defends Kliff, Then Covers Dan Quinn’s Postgame Pressers 17:45

5h ago17:45

17:45

Chris Russell opens defending Kliff Kingsbury after a caller questioned his play calling, arguing that while Kliff isn’t perfect, his players aren’t executing anywhere near the level needed. The show then goes live to Dan Quinn at his Monday press conference, where the Commanders head coach addresses the team’s devastating loss from yesterday and p…

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Rooster Reacts to the Commanders’ 31–0 Shutout Loss to the Vikings 13:33

5h ago13:33

13:33

Chris Russell reacts to the Commanders’ humiliating loss to the Minnesota Vikings, highlighting the absurdity of Washington “celebrating” National Tight End Day months late by allowing three touchdowns to Minnesota’s tight ends. With sharp criticism and pointed humor, The Rooster breaks down how the game unraveled, why the performance was so alarmi…

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Beer Chaser: #Saints vs #Bucs Post Game Show 25:45

2h ago25:45

25:45

Join us for the latest episode of Beer Chaser, where we crack open a cold one to unpack the highs, lows, and heartburn of New Orleans Saints football. In this Week 14 recap, we're diving deep into the Saints' gritty road battle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium—a game that had everything from monsoon-like rain to momentum-sw…

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Full Show- 12/08/2025 2:32:22

13m ago2:32:22

2:32:22

It’s a Victory Monday in Miami as the Hurricanes punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff and the Dolphins dominate the Jets, 34-10. Head coach Mario Cristobal joins the show to share the Canes’ reaction to making the CFP, how a midseason highlight reel helped the team “realize who they are,” and what to expect in their first-round matchu…

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HR 1- Canes Are IN, Mario Cristobal Joins, CFP Chaos 42:51

1h ago42:51

42:51

The Canes are in the College Football Playoff, and we break down Miami’s dramatic jump over Notre Dame — plus Alabama landing a spot as the full bracket takes shape. The Dolphins beat the Jets yesterday, but questions remain about whether this team can handle the cold when it matters. Mario Cristobal joins the show to share Miami’s reaction to maki…

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HR 2- Dolphins Dominate Jets, Omar Kelly Joins, NFL Whiparound 35:33

2h ago35:33

35:33

The Dolphins take down the Jets behind a dominant defensive effort, allowing just three points, while Jaylen Wright steps up in the running game after Devon Achane’s injury. Omar Kelly joins to break down Miami’s win, highlighting key performances from Zach Sieler, Jordan Phillips, rookie Zeke Biggers, and others, while also sharing his take on Tua…

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HR 3- College Football Drama & Dolphins Hot Streak 38:01

3h ago38:01

38:01

Joe and Hollywood break down the latest College Football Playoff chaos, debating Miami’s selection over Notre Dame, Alabama’s inclusion, and the influence of SEC power. They discuss the flaws in the system, Notre Dame fans’ frustration, and whether staying independent could continue to hurt the Irish. The conversation shifts to Indiana’s Big Ten Ch…

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HR 4- Playoff-Bound Canes & Around the NFL 35:56

12h ago35:56

35:56

Joe and Hollywood break down Miami earning a spot in the College Football Playoff, highlighting how different things would be if the Canes had been left out — from bowl game participants to NFL draft hopefuls and potential transfers sitting out. They preview the chaotic bowl season, discuss Miami’s transfer portal strategy with a possible QB additi…

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Mario Cristobal on the Canes’ Playoff Moment 14:06

3h ago14:06

14:06

Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal reacts to Miami’s selection into the College Football Playoff, explaining the team’s confidence mixed with uncertainty heading into the announcement. He shares how a highlight reel from early in the season helped the players realize who they are before closing the year strong. Cristobal also looks ahead to the …

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Omar Kelly Breaks Down Dolphins’ Defense, Rookies, and Tua’s Performance 18:13

3h ago18:13

18:13

Omar Kelly joins to break down the Dolphins’ big win over the Jets, providing an update on De’Von Achane’s injury and praising Jaylen Wright for stepping up in the running game. He highlights standout performances across the roster, including Zach Sieler’s leadership, Jordan Phillips as the top rookie, and rookie Zeke Biggers’ impact. Kelly also ca…

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A Flawed CFP System: Miami, Alabama & Notre Dame 16:51

4h ago16:51

16:51

Joe and Hollywood dive into the latest College Football Playoff drama, breaking down Miami’s selection over Notre Dame and debating whether Alabama truly deserved a spot. They discuss SEC influence, the flaws in the system, and why Notre Dame fans are up in arms. Hollywood argues Notre Dame should be in and Alabama out, while Joe weighs in on the c…

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Miami In, Notre Dame Out: CFP Chaos Unpacked 11:36

2h ago11:36

11:36

Joe and Hollywood break down Miami’s dramatic selection into the College Football Playoff over Notre Dame, with Alabama also landing a spot as the bracket comes into focus. They react to Notre Dame opting out of its bowl game after being left out and debate how much SEC influence played into Alabama’s inclusion. Joe recaps conference championship w…

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Dolphins Defense and Run Game Lead Dominant Win Over Jets 11:24

3h ago11:24

11:24

Miami takes down the Jets behind a suffocating defensive performance, allowing just three points. With Devon Achane exiting early, Jaylen Wright stepped up and powered a dominant ground attack. Despite another limited outing from Tua Tagovailoa, the Dolphins controlled the game start to finish and secured a convincing divisional win…

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Mendoza’s Rise, Are the Chiefs Done? 11:54

4h ago11:54

11:54

Joe and Hollywood recap the biggest college football headlines, including Indiana’s upset of Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship and the rise of Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza—a Miami native who started at Cal before transferring and making a huge impact. Hollywood jokes that Ohio State’s loss stems from losing OC Brian Hartline, now the USF head c…

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Playoff Bound Miami & Notre Dame Frustration 12:39

4h ago12:39

12:39

Joe and Hollywood discuss Miami earning a spot in the College Football Playoff, noting how different things would look if the Canes had been left out — from bowl game participants to NFL draft hopefuls and potential transfers sitting out. They preview the upcoming bowl season, which is shaping up to be chaotic with teams opting out and struggling…

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Week 14 Recap: The Best Slate of the Season Delivers 1:44:14

19h ago1:44:14

1:44:14

Dreams were crushed in Week 14. The Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts and hell, even the Cincinnati Bengals suffered losses that greatly compromised their respective seasons. Conversely, teams like the Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars positioned themselves to continue their campa…

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‘Got to keep working’: Geno Smith exits with injury in Raiders’ loss to Broncos | RPN 43:27

2h ago43:27

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Raiders host Amber Theoharis is joined by analysts Eric Allen and James Jones to recap the Raiders' Week 14 matchup against the Denver Broncos on Raiders Gameday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Raiders

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Pete Carroll and Kenny Pickett Postgame Presser | Week 14 vs. Broncos 13:48

19h ago13:48

13:48

Head Coach Pete Carroll and QB Kenny Pickett address the media following the Raiders' Week 14 matchup against the Denver Broncos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Raiders

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Best Interviews on WQAM: Dec. 1-5 1:12:13

10m ago1:12:13

1:12:13

The best interviews on WQAM this week include Dan Radakovich, Alex Donno and Gino Torretta talking through the Hurricanes' College Football Playoff hopes. Mike Florio & Charles Davis join to talk Dolphins & other NFL storylines.

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Best of the Dolphins on WQAM: Why Has Tua Struggled So Much This Season? 1:09:03

21h ago1:09:03

1:09:03

In the best of the Dolphins on WQAM this week, The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy and Hochman, Crowder & Solana break down Tua Tagovailoa's struggles this season and get you set for the cold-weather game against the Jets

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Best Of Hurricanes on WQAM: Does Miami Belong in the CFP? 39:00

7m ago39:00

39:00

The best discussions about Miami Hurricanes football this week from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana

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Saturday Sickos: All-Underrated Offense 54:21

3d ago54:21

54:21

Gregg Rosenthal and Ollie Connolly give you their All-Underrated Offensive Team starting with the running back position followed by wide receiver (16:00), tight end (20:10), quarterback (27:35) and offensive line (37:30). The show is wrapped up with the Week 14 Sicko Spotlight talking about what the Cardinals defense can do to disrupt the Rams offe…

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Broncos’ air attack, rookie snap counts and more key storylines for Week 14 24:29

1h ago24:29

24:29

All the pregame storylines for the Raiders' Week 14 matchup against the Denver Broncos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Raiders

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Full Show | Friday 12-05-25 2:08:07

3d ago2:08:07

2:08:07

Chris Russell opens the show reacting to Dan Quinn’s announcement that Jayden Daniels will start Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, just weeks after dislocating his elbow. The Rooster breaks down what Daniels’ return means for Washington, weighing the risks of facing the NFL’s most blitz-heavy defense and questioning whether he can regain his ro…

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Hour 1 - Daniels Returns: Dan Quinn Confirms QB1 Is Back for Vikings Matchup 46:01

17m ago46:01

46:01

Chris Russell opens the show with Dan Quinn’s announcement that Jayden Daniels will start Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings just weeks after dislocating his elbow. The Rooster breaks down what Daniels’ return means for Washington, weighs the risks of facing the NFL’s most blitz-hungry defense, and questions whether the young quarterback can rega…

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Hour 2 - Jayden Daniels’ Return, Hard Knocks Excitement, and QB Usage Debate 41:55

18m ago41:55

41:55

Chris Russell kicks off Hour 2 previewing this week’s Hard Knocks NFC East episode, eagerly anticipating behind-the-scenes footage of Jayden Daniels’ return to the field. From there, the conversation shifts to an analysis of Daniels’ under-center vs. shotgun usage, and whether read-option plays should be minimized to protect the franchise quarterba…

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Hour 3 - Rooster’s Super 6 Pack, Thursday Night Football Recap, CFP Insights & Dumb Dumb 40:23

19m ago40:23

40:23

Chris Russell welcomes A-MAC to break down the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings and preview this weekend’s conference championship games, explaining how each matchup could shake up the playoff picture. The Rooster and A-MAC discuss key storylines, standout players, and the biggest implications for teams on the playoff bubble. We then t…

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Pete Carroll Press Conference - 12.5.25 | RPP 8:30

3d ago8:30

8:30

Head Coach Pete Carroll addresses the media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Raiders

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Rooster’s Dueling Super 6 Pack: Picks & Storylines for 6 Key NFL Games 11:40

44m ago11:40

11:40

The Rooster presents his Dueling Super 6 Pack, where Chris Russell breaks down six key games, highlighting the storylines, matchups, and dynamics that matter most. For each game, he selects a team he believes will cover the spread or win outright, including insights on the Washington Commanders. He also shares his top six NFL power rankings, giving…

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Dan Quinn Says Jayden Daniels Will Start Sunday vs. Vikings 17:10

1h ago17:10

17:10

The big news of the day is Dan Quinn announcing that Jayden Daniels will start for the Commanders against the Minnesota Vikings, the heaviest-blitzing defense in the NFL, which has challenged Daniels throughout the season. The Rooster breaks down the decision, explaining why the move is significant for both Daniels’ development and the team’s long-…

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Week 14 NFL Picks with Cynthia Frelund 23:08

3d ago23:08

23:08

Gregg Rosenthal and NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund give you their picks for Week 14, and they are big game hunting! It’s that point in the season where you go big or go home, and they’re more than ready. They talk Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs (01:19), Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills (04:59), Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Chargers…

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Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for Week 14 in the NFL | 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' 49:25

43m ago49:25

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From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 14 in the NFL. The boys go over what happened in week 13. They pick every game against the spread and Boomer hands out his awards for the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr…

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