The Blake Mayfield Podcast

Blake is joined on today's episode by two of his nearest and dearest buddies from over the years Alec White and Alejandro Manzo. The program leads off with Al revealing he's bought a house with his wife, Alejandro expecting a kid on the way, and Blake dedicating episode 300 to his late grandma Sharon (3:05). Then, Blake and Hondro talk in-depth about the NBA Finals, before Al congratulates the Car...

Blake is joined on today's episode by Charles 'Charlew' Byerly, the co-owner & co-operator of Charlew's Tap House in Anderson, California. The pod begins with Charlew explaining why his grandma Mary started 'Mary's Pizza Shack' in Sonoma back in the 1959, along with lessons he learned from managing his own store at 15 years old, and how the restaurant business has changed since the pandemic (1:45)...

Blake is joined on today's episode by his childhood friend Billy 'Chill Bill' Riggins. The guys sit down for a talk about growing up together, reuniting in high school, the current state of hip hop, what's coming next for them both, and much more (1:52). Intro Song: 1. 2pac - So Many Tears Host & Producer: Blake Mayfield Guest: Billy 'Chill Bill' Riggins Download & Subscribe To 'The Blake Mayfield...

Blake is joined on today's episode by legendary Action News Now Anchor/Producer Linda Watkins-Bennett. The show begins with Blake asking Linda what it was like to grow up in Chico back in the day, why Linda wanted to stay in Chico to work in broadcasting, and the most memorable stories during her 41-year career so far at Action News Now (2:20). Then, Linda talks about what the toughest part of the...

Blake is joined on today's episode by Redding Vice Mayor and gastroenterologist Dr. Paul Dhanuka. Blake leads things off with asking Paul why he immigrated to Redding, California of all places from India, why he wanted to become a doctor, and what interested him about the medical field (2:00). Then, Paul explains what got him interested in local politics and running for city council, as well as th...

Blake is joined on today's episode by his football fanatic friend Alec White. The guys get right down to cutting checks with a discussion on Kyler Murray to the Vikings, if this free agency period was everything Al thought it would be, and what the Raiders should do now after Maxx Crosby's nixed trade to the Ravens (6:41). Next, the guys debate if Mike Evans really is the missing piece for the 49e...

Blake is joined on today's episode by thee 530 hip hop aficionado Alejandro Manzo. The guys get right down to business as they begin to dissect J. Cole's 'The Fall Off album by discussing the 8 years of promotion leading up to it, the 'Big 3' beef from two years ago and how that affected the rollout, if the album is a classic and how well Cole executed the music on the project (5:15). Then, the fe...

Blake is joined on today's episode by Action News Now reporter Emilio Del Carpio. The show kicks off with Blake asking about Emilio's upbringing in Lima, Peru before immigrating to the Bay Area, why Emilio wanted to attend college in San Francisco, and how he landed the news gig in Chico (1:52). Then, the fellas dive head first into movie discussions, including why 'Sinners' is a better film than...

Blake is joined on today's episode by KRCR News Channel 7 Anchor Glenn Cassie. The show begins with how Glenn became interested in the news broadcasting business, where he's worked in his career so far, and why he chose to come to Redding a few years ago (1:51). Next, Glenn discusses his favorite part about being a newscaster, what the news industry may look like in the future, and what he enjoys...

Blake is joined on today's episode by his dad Jerry Lawhorn immediately following Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. The guys lead things off with discussing the Seahawks emerging victorious, Sam Darnold winning his first Super Bowl, and the dominant Seattle defense (1:30). Next, they discuss Bad Bunny's halftime show performances and which commercials they enjoye...

Blake is joined on today's episode by some football feins and familiar faces Alejandro Manzo and Alec White. The gang kick things off with a recap of the 2026 Grammy Awards, including Kendrick Lamar becoming the most winningest rapper of all time with 27 overall, and if Clipse not winning 'Best Rap Album' was an upset. Then they discuss J Cole's upcoming album 'The Fall Off' and what they expect a...

Blake is joined on today's episode by his buddies/die hard Rams fans Tyler Van Dyke and Jorge Torres. The gang gets right down to brass tax as they discuss the Rams eking out the victory over the Chicago Bears in the Divisional Round, before transitioning into the Seahawks dominating the 49ers and which team has the upper had this weekend in the NFC Championship game (4:59). Then, the fellas talk...

Blake is joined on today's episode by news anchor/reporter and sports fanatic Keith Jouganatos. The program leads off with Keith talking about his upbringing in Sacramento, becoming a Kings fan, why he wanted to get into the news business, and what his ultimate goal is being in the business (4:25). Next, the fellas get into some NFL talk, including Mike Tomlin resigning as Steelers coach, if Justi...

Blake is joined on the first episode of 2026 by his pod partner-in-crime Alec White. The guys kick things off with a discussion of who's been fired from their head coaching position in the NFL, who didn't get fired that should've been, and which coaches that are currently free agents should be hired where (3:48). Then, the fellas debate if this is Josh Allen's best chance to win a Super Bowl yet w...

Blake is joined on today's episode by fantasy football runner-ups Alec White and Jorge Torres. Blake wastes no time in taking a victory lap after capturing his first fantasy football championship ever against Jorge, discussing how nervous he was in the week leading up to the big game and talking about what comes next season for the league (12:20). Then, Blake & Al go through their personal top 5 b...

Blake is joined on todays episode by his football friends and fantasy rivals Alec White, Seth White and Jorge Torres. The boys get right down to business with discussing the Chargers win over the Eagles on MNF, if Philly can win a playoff game this year, how likely it is that the Chiefs can make the playoffs still and if not having Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and others potentially in the playoffs i...

Blake is joined on todays episode by Action News Now Chief Meteorologist 'Hurricane' Howie Gordon. The guys waste no time this pod, with Howie getting into how he got onto the hit show 'Big Brother' back in the day, and why he wanted to work in local news TV (2:51). Next, the guys talk football, Tom Brady being the luckiest football player ever, and how LeBron doesn't come close to Michael Jordan...

Blake is joined on todays episode by Action News Now Sports Director Matthew Kerr Wilson. The conversation begins with Blake asking Matthew about his early life and how he got into broadcasting, including Matthew's experience at Full Sail University and how he eventually landed in Chico, California with Action News Now (2:05). Next, the boys talk some hoops, including why both of them think Michae...

Blake rides solo on this episode for the 5th time on the podcast overall, and for the first time since November 2022. He begins with a review of the new trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic film coming out in April (1:56) before switching gears to fantasy football. There, he discusses how it feels being 0-9 in a league for the first time ever, and what lessons he's learned from this fantasy seas...

Blake is joined on todays episode by two of his fantasy football friends Alejandro Manzo and Alec White. The guys kick things off with some World Series talk ahead of Game 6 going back to Toronto, before discussing Cam Skattebo's injury and Lamar Jackson returning to the lineup this week (1:41). Next, the guys talk some fantasy football, including Blake being 0-8 in one league but 6-2 in another,...

Blake is joined on todays episode by Nor Cal Sports Buzz Network announcer and former KRCR News reporter Tyler Van Dyke. The guys get right into it with a discussion on Tyler's Rams and if they are championship contenders, before discussing how Blake's Chargers are doing and if they can make playoffs, before reviewing their Week 8 fantasy matchup and looking ahead to the rest of the season (3:06)....

Blake is joined on today's episode by his two fantasy football buddies Alec White and Jorge Torres. The guys waste no time in discussing Al's Jags facing Jorge's Rams in London this Sunday, before the guys preview Mike Vrabel returning to Tennessee, which game is the 'toilet bowl' this week and if the NFL is better than its ever been with record-setting ratings this season (10:34). Then, Blake pis...

Blake is joined on todays episode by his two fantasy football buddies Alec White and Alejandro Manzo. Blake kicks things off with a review of the movies 'One Battle After Another and 'The Lost Bus', the guys discuss the best teams in the league after a month of the season, before finishing up with some playoff cross-off teams (9:39). Then, the boys switch gears and give their thoughts on Bad Bunny...

Blake is joined by two of his fiercest fantasy football foes Jorge Torres and Alec White. The guys kick things off with a healthy debate on fair fantasy football trades, and whether Jorge and Blake have been acting in good faith with each other. After that, the guys discuss how impressive the Lions victory was over the Ravens on MNF, Jorge's Rams losing at the last second to Philly, Blake's Charge...

Blake is joined on todays episode by Alejandro Manzo and Alec White. The gang waste no time in getting down to business by first discussing Blake's 2-0 Chargers, before debating which team will win the AFC West, how far Tampa Bay can go this year, and if the Bengals can get back to the Super Bowl in the Joe Burrow era (3:17). Next, the guys give a review of their fantasy football teams so far this...