Games with Names

Gary Gulman is with us in studio! He's a Massachusetts native, Patriots die hard, and comedy legend. We’re looking at the pre-Brady high water mark for the New England football Patriots: the 1985 AFC Championship Game. Gary joins us on the couch (3:22). We take a look at what was going on in January of 1986 (13:30). We revisit these teams and dive into the game (45:25). We wrap this thing up with...

We’ve got comedian and Giants fan, Tom Papa in studio to relive one of the best Super Bowls of all time: "Wide Right."  Tom joins us on the couch (2:40). We head back to January of 1991 (36:58). Then we dive into this game and run through the rosters (44:26). We give this one a score (1:15:13). Finally, we look back at some of the most heartbreaking field goal misses in football history (1:21:53)....

He’s back! That's right, we've got our pal Danny Amendola aka Coach Dola from the Wynn Las Vegas for a very special BONUS episode. Today, we’re diving into an all time classic: the 2014 AFC Divisional Round game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots. Dola joins us in studio (4:01). We head back to January of 2015 to see what was going on in the world (14:35). We run through the...

We’ve got comedian, actor, and die hard Chiefs fan Rob Riggle in studio! We’re diving into the 2019 AFC Championship game aka “The Super Blood Wolf Moon Game” between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs. Rob joins us on the couch (4:54). We go back in time to January 2019 (27:45). We run through these rosters (42:18). Then we dissect this OT thriller (51:30). We wrap this thing up...

Reggie Bush, one of the greatest running backs of all time, joins us in studio! We’re going deep on his iconic 513 all purpose yard game against Fresno State from the 2005 season. Reggie joins us on the couch (3:05). We look at what was up in November of 2005 (35:56). We revisit each of these rosters...damn USC was stacked (1:07:02). Then it’s time to break down this shootout of a game (1:26:28)....

Mark Cuban joins us in the studio! He's everyone’s favorite shark, business mogul, and owner of the Dallas Mavericks. We go back to the 2011 NBA Finals and that wild Mavs run to the title. Mark joins us on the couch (3:47). We check out the world of June 2011 (20:34). Jack leads us through these rosters (29:39). We dive back into the game (43:50). You won’t believe where this one nets out on the s...

Bert Kreischer joins us in studio to relive the 2014 BCS National Championship and a whole lot more. Spoiler alert: this might be our wildest episode yet. Together, we relive his insane day at the 2014 BCS National Championship between the Auburn Tigers and his beloved Florida State Seminoles. Bert joins us on the couch (3:53). We check out what was going on in the world back in January of 2014 (3...

We’re back! Our old pal Rob Gronkowski makes his Games with Names debut to talk about one of his favorite games as a New England Patriot.  It’s about time we got ol’ Robby G on the show. We’re looking back at “The Out The Club Game” from 2014 between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts. Rob joins us on the couch (6:45). We go back to the world in 2014 (23:36). Jules and Rob dive in...

On today’s episode, we’re reliving the legendary Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS and the series as a whole. We go back to the world of pop culture in October of 2004 (9:35). We revisit the 2004 MLB season and breakdown the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry (14:43). Big Papi joins the show to talk ball and take us inside that legendary comeback of a series (38:03). Jules & Sam break down the legacy of this one a...

On today's episode, we're heading back to the Rose Bowl for Super Bowl XXI between the Denver Broncos and the New York Football Giants. We check out what was going on in the world of pop culture in January of '87 (6:02). We check out the teams and break down this star studded matchup (16:15). Mr. Simms joins us in studio to take us inside one of the greatest quarterbacking performances in Super Bo...

Today, it’s a real “leave no stone left unturned” kind of game on our journey to find the greatest game of all time. It's the 2012 Pro Bowl with Brandon Marshall. We look back at the world in January 2012 ( 6:44 ). Jules & Sam revisit these rosters (13:52). Brandon Marshall joins the guys to talk all things Pro Bowl and his MVP performance ( 23:26 ). We wrap it all up and give this game a scor...

Today, we’re going deep on one of the greatest scoring performances in NBA history. Sam & Jules take a look at what was going on in December 2006 (5:48). We check out that season in the NBA (20:25) and these respective squads (24:08). We’re joined by Gilbert Arenas to talk scoring in bunches, great Kobe stories, and NBA beefs (42:36). We wrap it all up and score this game (1:36:02). Support th...

On today’s episode, we have comedian and Sacramento’s native son, Hasan Minhaj in studio! Together, we go deep on Game 5 of the infamous 2002 Western Conference finals. We break down the Lakers and Kings in this era and dive into Hasan’s Kings fandom (3:05). We go back to the world of pop culture in May of 2002 (25:03). Mike Bibby joins the show to talk about his iconic Game 5 buzzer beater and th...

Today, it’s all about the 2018 NFC Wildcard Game between the Eagles and Bears aka the “Double Doink.” Sam & Jules see what was going on back in January 2019 ( 5:26 ). We dive into this infamous playoff game and both squads (18:31). We’re joined by not one, but two Long Bros, Chris and Kyle Long join the show to go deep on one the most memorable (and painful) playoff finishes in modern history...

On this week's episode, Jules and Sam are off for the holidays, but producers Jack and Kyler are here to kick off the new year by taking a look back at some of the greatest moments from 2022. From Julian's wild night out in Beverly Hills with Paul Pierce to Peyton and Eli Manning talking Tom Brady and everything in between. Also we dig into the DMs and highlight some of our favorite fan submission...

On today’s episode, we’re going back to an incredible era in college basketball. We’re talking Duke vs. Arizona for the 2001 NCAA National Championship with Duke legend Shane Battier and we might just get a special appearance from Arizona Wildcat great Gilbert Arenas. We go back to the world of pop culture in April of 2001(8:09). We look back at this season in college basketball and revisit these...

On today’s episode, we’re talking about the most iconic women’s soccer game of all time. That’s right, it’s the 1999 Women’s World Cup Final with Brandi Chastain. We go back to the world of July 1999 (9:50). We take a look at both of these powerhouse squads (18:21). Brandi joins us to talk about this epic match, her life in soccer, and so much more (39:36). Jules & Sam break down the legacy an...

On today’s episode we’re heading back to the ice. We’re joined by Bruins legend Zdeno Chara to go deep on Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Comedian and friend of the show Joe List joins us in-studio as we go back to the world in June of 2011 (7:47) and revisit these squads along with the 2011 NHL season (23:30). Chara joins the show to talk being a Boston sports icon, retirement life, and hoisting...

On today’s episode, we go back to a record shattering performance in college football. It’s the 1998 edition of Texas vs. Texas A&M aka “Ricky’s Record.” We see what was going on in November 1998 (4:23). We get into the teams, the game, and the stacked 1998 Big 12 (12:25). Ricky joins the show to go deep on this memorable rivalry game and his life in football ( 26:34 ). Jules & Sam talk le...

On today’s episode we’re talking 2009 Western Conference Finals Game 2 between the Lakers and Nuggets. We check out the world in 2009 (7:14). We break down the teams and the 2009 NBA season (20:34). Kenyon Martin joins the show to talk about those star studded Nuggets teams, facing off against Kobe in the conference finals, being an NBA tough guy, and a whole lot more (37:26). Jules & Sam dive...

On today’s episode we hop into the ring for one of the greatest matches in the history of professional wrestling: The Iron Man Match between Shawn Michaels and Brett Hart. We check out the world in 1996 (10:13). We profile both of these iconic WWE Superstars (26:58). Shawn Michaels joins the program to talk about this iconic match and his illustrious wrestling career (39:13). Jules & Sam break...

On today’s episode we go back to one of the longest playoff games in MLB history. That’s right, it’s Game 2 of the 2014 NLDS. We go back to October of 2014 to see what was going on in the world (3:47). We get into the teams and the 2014 MLB season (15:43). Hunter Pence joins the show to relive this 18 inning marathon and go deep on the Giants’ World Series run (26:03). Jules & Sam talk legacy...

Today, we relive “Game 5” of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final with Washington Capitals super fan PFT Commenter in studio. We look back at the world of June 2018 ( 15:23 ). We dive into “Game 5” through the eyes of PFT and relive his wild celebration stories ( 23:03 ). The guys wrap it up and score the game alongside PFT ( 59:21 ). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/liste...

On today’s episode, we highlight a wild regular season showdown and one of Calvin Johnson’s greatest performances: the 2017 Cowboys vs. Lions matchup aka “The Fake Spike Game.” We go back to the world of October 2017 ( 7:25 ). We run through this wild regular season matchup and take a look at both teams (20:42). Megatron himself, Calvin Johnson, joins us to go deep on this shootout and his insane...

On today’s episode, we go back to the birth of a 90’s dynasty: Super Bowl XXVII. Jules & Sam head back to January 1993 ( 3:54 ). We take a look at these teams, the game, and the road to the Super Bowl (20:35). The Playmaker himself, Michael Irvin, joins the show to talk about the game that started a dynasty ( 42:27 ). The guys wrap it up and score the game ( 1:27:50 ). Support the show: http:/...