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This week on the Talking Shop Football Pod we bring in Eric Colwell, lifelong Bengals fan. Eric and I discuss all things Super Bowl, including Burrow vs Stafford, Chase vs Kupp, the Bengals offensive line vs the Rams front four, and other storylines. Finally, we go through our favorite Super Bowl prop bets. As season two of the pod wraps up, I just want to thank all of the guests that came on the show. And thank you to all the listeners of the podcast. We wouldn't be doing this without you!

My uncle joins the show to talk golf on this week's episode of the Talking Shop Football Pod. Listen in to find out where Tom Brady's home course fits on his list of the 9 greatest private golf clubs in the United States.

This week on the Talking Shop Football Pod we bring in Daniel Villarreal, long time member of the Niners Faithful, to walk us through championship weekend and recap the MADNESS that was the Divisional round in the NFL Playoffs. Additionally, we discuss possible landing spots for Arod, fixing football's overtime rules, Josh Allen vs Patty Mahomes, and over-played football television commercials.

In this episode of the pod, we preview the NFL playoffs through a cooperative game featuring guests Michael Matera and my dad. Tune in to see who wins every game from the Wild Card Round thru the Big Game!

Welcome in Dylan Lockman for fantasy football championship weekend! This episode is focused on the playoff race, NFL futures, and other storylines in football. We do a deep dive into the AFC playoff picture and discuss whether the Titans or the Chiefs should be favored. We also talk about the young careers of Burrow, Allen, and Herbert and who will ultimate prove to be their generation's most talented star. Finally, Dylan picks 3 games in the NFL for Week 18. Results of 2021 fantasy football: Friends league winner Chris Sampson defeats Dylan Lockman in the championship, while in my family's fantasy league, yours truly defeats Mike Matera for my first championship in the league's 3 year history, joining Andy Spangenberg and Ryan Matera as the only champions of the league.

Welcome in Nico Matera for Week 15 of the Talk Shop Football Podcast! This episode is focused around my family's fantasy football league and other storylines in the NFL. Nico shares his thoughts on the strange roster structure of our fantasy league, and suggests changes for the new year. We spend some time talking about the Dallas Cowboys and how far they can go in the 2021 Playoffs if everyone is healthy. Heavy weight playoffs games in both the friends and family leagues this week for the quarterfinals with John v Matt, Chrissi v Dave, Nico v Matt and Sean v Michael.

On this week's episode, we bring in the expert, Michael Walsh Ryan, as we break down and rank the seven movies that make up the great gambling movies of the last four decades. Feeling low after not making the playoffs in fantasy, don't worry. Whether you come for great movie recommendations or to wallow in your misery, we've got you covered. We're laying down the list.. the definitive list! Listen in and enjoy!

Week 13 of the podcast and we’re talking shop with guests Andy Spangenberg and Ryan Matera. Ryan and Andy join the show to talk family fantasy football, random sports facts, and Week 14 NFL picks. We spend some time reminiscing about their web series the Monday Preport, which aired at Fairfield Prep High School from 2015-2016. Written, directed, and starring the duo, the show they put on for their high school was famously inventive and creative. Some recurring segments they did suspiciously popped up later on hit series including Between Two Ferns and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Results of this week’s fantasy football matchup, Dom Delfino (5-8) defeats Matt (7-6) in a heartbreaker.

Welcome in my dad and uncle Sean for Week 12 of the Talk Shop Football Podcast! This episode is focused around my family's fantasy football league and other storylines in the NFL. At the top, Sean spends 10 minutes bashing the commissioner on the funky fantasy rules in our family fantasy football pool. Manning Brother Broadcast reviews, Curmudgeon Corner, and just how close were the New England Patriots in moving to Connecticut at one point? Results of our fantasy football matchup: Matt (7-5) defeats Uncle Sean (6-6) while Mom wins her 5th straight to stay tied in 1st with Cousin Quinn!

Welcome in Matthew Renner for Week 11 of the Talk Shop Football Podcast! Renner and Matt discuss Thanksgiving Day Football and favorite Thanksgiving dishes. The guys debate the obligations of a fantasy football manager when your team has been eliminated from contention. Results of our fantasy football matchup: Matt (6-5) loses to Renner (3-8) in a game decided largely by Jonathan Taylor's stunning performance.

Welcome in Jared McCray for Week 10 of the Talk Shop Football Podcast! Jared and Matt discuss Week 10 NFL games, Niners football, Bay area sports, and youth trends. Jared humbly responds to how he would do on a major league field or court in various situations. Finally, Jared breaks down matchups for Week 11 in the NFL and gives his three team parlay of the week. Results of our fantasy football matchup: Matt (6-4) defeats Chris Sampson (8-2) in a low scoring matchup decided by a few Cooper Kupp catches in the 4th quarter of MNF.

Welcome in Dave Castellanos "Dave Man" for Week 9 in the NFL! Dave and Matt discuss Week 9 NFL games, desert golf, Vegas betting lines, Q-Aro-D the Covid spreader, and the Titans. Dave breaks down matchups for Week 10 in the NFL and gives his three team parlay of the week. Results of our fantasy football matchup: Dave (6-3) defeats Matt (5-4) in a low scoring game of attrition.