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The Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian is an insightful, entertaining and thoughtful look into the story of NFL Hall of Fame Executive Bill Polian’s life in football as told through his unique and compelling accounts, some dramatic, some humorous and some touching, of the lives, players, drafts, games and seasons he touched. Each episode will focus specifically on; The Career, or Part of the Career of a player or coach, A season, A game watch along, The process of building a team, A dr ...
The Business of Sports with Andrew Brandt takes listeners inside the game with in-depth interviews and analysis by one of the leading voices in the field. Andrew Brandt spent a decade each as both a player agent and as Vice President of the Green Bay Packers and is now ESPN's Sports Business Analyst, a weekly columnist at TheMMQB.com and the Director the Moorad Center for Sports Law at Villanova University. Brandt, who provides insight and analysis to the Ross Tucker Football Podcast every W ...
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Wildcard Review & Divisional Preview
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In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian the guys go deep into the Wildcard Weekend in the NFL and take a look at what surprised, impressed, confused and got Bill thinking. Then we take a jump into the Divisional Round with analytics analysis on the Packers and Chiefs, finally Bill gives his thoughts and breakdown of e…
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Brandt's Rants: NFC Championship, NFL QB/Cap Hits, James Harden
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This week on the Business Of Sports, Andrew Brandt talks about: - The Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game & his memories of the last time they hosted it back in January 2008 (1:01) - Andrew's relationship with former Eagles head coach Doug Pederson (7:12) - Why DeShaun Watson (& other high priced Starting QBs) will not be moved this off …
This week the Business Of Sports is a simulcast of Andrew Brandt's weekly segment on the Ross Tucker Football Podcast. Andrew & Ross talk about Doug Pederson leaving the Eagles (2:47), what to expect from the Eagles in 2021 (5:44) & Andrew's relationship with Pederson & Brett Favre from their days together in Green Bay (7:47). They also discuss Bil…
In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, the guys go deep into this first ever NFL Super Wildcard Weekend. We get Bill's inside scoop on the key analytics that will likely define who wins and who loses in Wildcard Weekend and how he thinks the key difference makers will be in each game and some sleeper players to keep…
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Brandt's Rants: Eagles Tanking, NFL Hiring season, Sports Betting
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Andrew Brandt starts 2021 with a "Brandt's Rants" edition of the Business Of Sports podcast. This week he talks about: - The Eagles "Tanking" their Week 17 game against Washington (:59) - The NFL Firing & Hiring season of coaches & General Managers (12:18) - The evolution of the NFL General Manager position (16:22) - New York State legalizing Sport…
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The Top 10 Business of Sports Stories of 2020
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Andrew Brandt wraps up the year with his Top 10 list of the biggest "Business Of Sports" stories from 2020 including: 1. COVID (:49) 2. Activism (4:43) 3. Name Image & Likeness (6:31) 4. MLB / Turner Contract (9:02) 5. The sale of the New York Mets (10:33) 6. Influx of Private Equity & SPACs into Sports (11:34) 7. Washington Football Team's Name Ch…
In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, the guys have one last present for you under the tree and it is...Ask Bill Anything #2. In this episode we run through a wide range of topics from Bill's thoughts on some of this year's Hall of Fame Finalists, to what really happened with the AAF, to if Spring football will eve…
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Joe Banner - Wentz, Hurts, & Eagles 2021 Salary Cap
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Former Eagles & Browns President Joe Banner returns to this week's podcast to talk with Andrew Brandt about: The 2020 NFL season (1:46), the 2021 NFL Salary Cap (6:08), the Philadelphia Eagles salary cap issues (7:48), Carson Wentz contract extension (11:47), Should the Eagles trade Carson Wentz? (16:17), The Jalen Hurts Draft Pick (33:48), New NFL…
In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, the guys continue their look at the NFL landscape after 12 weeks and do a deep dive into the NFC. We find out from Bill who the lead dogs in the NFC are, who is likely to make a strong push into the playoffs, and most important of all, who Bill sees as the eventual winner of th…
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Brandt's Rants: Wentz, Giannis, Nickelodeon
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This week on the Business Of Sports, Andrew Brandt talks about: - Why the Eagles won't trade Carson Wentz & how his contract compares to Jimmy G, Mahomes, Watson, & others. (:43) - The Business of the NBA including James Harden leveraging the Houston Rockets for a trade (9:24) & why Giannis may not stay in Milwaukee for the entire 5 years of his ex…
In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, the guys check in on the AFC after 12 weeks and determine who the contenders are and who will be playing into late January. In this special episode, we get insight into the key metrics that matter to Bill after 12 games, what to look out for in the next 4, who is well positione…
Former ESPN TV & Radio host Trey Wingo joins Andrew on this week's Business Of Sports podcast to talk about: - Getting his start in the business & joining ESPN (2:43) - The NFL in 2020 (16:13) - Is Joe Judge overrated? (21:21) - The Washington Football Team (23:52) - Carson Wentz (26:09) - COVID in the NFL (31:27) - The QB class of 2017 (38:52) - T…
You guys have asked for it and we finally have it ready, it is time for the first ever "Ask Bill Anything" episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian. In this episode, we run through a gamut of topics including Pat McAfee, two QBs in the upcoming draft, the toughest venues to play in, what a GM does on Gameday in the NFL, Bill's time a…
Andrew 'Rants' on the Ravens @ Steelers game & why it should not be played after being postponed from Thanksgiving Day (1:01). He also talks about the COVID risks to NFL athletes (14:20), & why the Philadelphia Eagles won't be moving on from Carson Wentz (19:32). linktr.ee/BusinessOfSportsBy Andrew Brandt
In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, the guys complete their look at QBs in 2020. This second part of a two-part series focuses on the top tier QBs of 2020, and Bill does a special breakdown of the running QBs. In this special episode, we find out what truly separates the good from the great and the great from the…
This week, Andrew shares an interview he recorded back in June of 2020 with legendary NFL executive Bill Polian. They discuss several topics including the team owners he worked for including: - Ralph Wilson in Buffalo (12:51) - Jerry Richardson in Carolina (25:30) - Jim Irsay in Indianapolis (28:04) Andrew & Bill also talk about the end of Peyton M…
In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, the guys begin their looks at QBs in 2020. This first part of a two part series, this episode focuses on the bottom two tiers of QBs in the NFL after 10 weeks. You will get a unique window into how Bill Polian sees the current QBs in the league, who is excelling, who is struggl…
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Brandt's Rants: David Bakhtiari, NBA Free Agency
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On this week's podcast, Andrew "Rants" about the Green Bay Packers signing David Bakhtiari to a 4 year contract extension (1:14). Andrew also goes in-depth on NBA free agency, specifically James Harden wanting out of Houston (9:51). linktr.ee/BusinessOfSportsBy Andrew Brandt
In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, the guys take an in-depth look at all the trades in the NFL in 2020, from the opening of the league year in March all the way through the trading deadline. We get Bill's unique insight into some of the more controversial moves, from the Deandre Hopkins trade, to teams maximizin…
CNN Political commentator Bakari Sellers talks with Andrew about the 2020 Presidential Election, specifically ... - The enormous voter turnout (2:21) - Why the pollsters got it wrong (5:01) - Will the Electoral College ever go away? (11:49) - The Biden transition (14:08) - Gridlock & Divisiveness in Congress ( 17:24) - Attacks on the Media (18:53) …
Get ready Inside Football Nation, we are going deep into the NFC in 2020 on today's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian. The way back machine is still parked in 2020, and we are ready to take an analytics-based look at the NFC after the first six games of the season. We are going to learn who Bill thinks are the contenders in th…
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Brandt's Rants: NFL Trade Deadline, Pats Cap Issues
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This week is a Brandt's Rants edition of the Business Of Sports podcast. Andrew 'Rants' on the following topics: - The NFL Trade Deadline & why it's not as active as other sports (1:26) - The Patriots Cap issues & Bill Belichick's excuses (12:32) - Andrew's hope for the Presidential Election ( 18:05) linktr.ee/BusinessOfSports…
We are very excited to share with you a special episode of the Inside Football with Bill Polian podcast. Today we have parked the way back machine and have entered 2020 to take an analytics based look at the AFC after the first six games of the season. In this and next week’s episode, we are going to give you the unique opportunity to see the NFL, …
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Thomas Dimitroff - Life after the Falcons
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Former Atlanta Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff returns to the pod to talk about his inital reaction of being let go by Atlanta (3:32), Rich McKay's return to football operations wih the Falcons (11:57), working hand in hand with Dan Quinn (24:45), the Falcons struggles in 2020 (30:53), his commitment to fitness (34:48), & more. linktr.ee/B…
On the two year anniversary of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL Day), co-founder Paul Rabil joins Andrew to talk about building a sports league from the ground up, embracing new media, playing in a bubble (before the NBA), his TV broadcasting deal with NBC, & so much more. linktr.ee/BusinessOfSportsBy Andrew Brandt
In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, the guys complete their building the Buffalo Bill's trilogy, with a very special look at the circumstances that brought Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy to Buffalo. In the episode, we learn what the process is for bringing in a new head coach in the middle of a season, something ve…
In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian the guys stay in Buffalo and dive deep into the 2nd major element in building the Buffalo Bills dynasty, signing Jim Kelly. This episode looks at all the permutations of the long tangled road, from Jim legendarily spurning the Bills in 83, to BIll Polian's evaluation of Jim in c…
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The Future of Fitness: Adapting Through a Pandemic
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Andrew & panel of top fitness entrepreneurs look inside the fitness industry adapting to the new normal during the pandemic. Yen Chu (Exuinox), Aryan Rashed (Tremble Pilates), Nicki Warnick (Iron Cross Athletics), & Mark Megna (Anatomy Fitness) all discuss their businesses & how to navigate then moving forward. Andrew also comments on Dak Prescott'…
This week, it's a 'Brandt's Rants' edition of the Business Of Sports with Andrew talking about: - The Tennessee Titans COVID outbreak (:45) - The NFL's handling of the pandemic (8:28) - Why Bill O'Brien was destined to fail in Houston (11:49) - Aaron Rodgers stellar start to 2020 (17:07) linktr.ee/BusinessOfSports…
Bills Mafia, you guys have been clamoring for it, so now is the time for the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polain to dive into those embryonic days of building the Buffalo Bills. In this first episode the guys head back to 1984 and 1985 and take a special look at the end of Bill's time in the USFL and his transition to the Buffalo Bills, where …
This week is a Brandt's Rants edition of the Business Of Sports podcast. Andrew shares his thoughts on this week's biggest stories including: - The return of College Football (2:48) - The Tennessee Titans COVID outbreak (9:20) - Why NFL Ratings don't really matter (13:14) - Does Tyrod Taylor have a legal claim? (15:42) linktr.ee/BusinessOfSports…
In this week's episode of the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian, the guys complete their look at NFL roster construction and the cut to 53. This episode gives you a unique window into the mind of Bill Polian and his philosophy on how a roster is built, what the process looks like, when players are cut, when players are added, and how you bui…
Former Chargers team physican, Dr. David Chao talks with Andrew on a wide range of topics including: - The responsibillities of a team physician (4:50) - Junior Seau (10:00) - How concussion protocols have evolved (15:58) & the 'Edelman' rule (21:30) - Tyrod Taylor's punctured lung (25:30) - 2020 injuries...more than normal, or just higher profile …
