The Game - A Football Podcast

Send us Fan Mail A chance hello in Berlin turned into one of our most honest conversations about football, family, and how to carry big dreams side by side. We sit down with med student Julie Seifert, partner to Colts offensive lineman Matt Gonclaves (#71), to unpack the real life behind the roster: long-distance rhythms, Monday exams, and a first full year of NFL starts that demanded both resilie...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to 4 Downs in Stats Town, where we're focusing on numbers and backing up our predictions with data. 1st Down — The Stat King: Who’s Dominating Right Now (Myles Garrett) 2nd Down — Conference Check-In: NFC vs AFC Outlook 3rd Down — What’s Interesting This Week (Stats Meet Storylines) 4th Down — The Call: Playoff Picture, Predictions, and Pretenders Records, reputations...

Send us Fan Mail We chat about legacies and timing as the Chiefs stumble, then revel in the cold-blooded theater of Bills-Bengals in the snow. Lions-Cowboys swings on kicker greatness and a rookie’s rise, while Cleveland’s two-point Wildcat call sparks a QB trust debate. • Chiefs, Texans aftermat,h and the Kelce slump • Week 14 whiparound results and implications • Bills Bengals snow classic and J...

Send us Fan Mail December football hits differently when the margins get thin and the stories get loud. We dive straight into the tension: Drake May’s precision and command fueling a Patriots resurgence, the Chiefs staring down a brutal matchup against a disciplined Texans defense, and a Thursday night clash that could reshape the NFC’s pecking order. The theme is consistency—how a quarterback who...

Send us Fan Mail We break down Dallas’ surge after beating the Eagles and Chiefs in four days, the Lions’ loss of momentum with Amon-Ra’s injury, and why the NFC suddenly feels wide open. We also dive into Jets-Rams numbers, Vikings’ QB chaos wasting Justin Jefferson, Panthers’ belief win, and a ref-marred Commanders-Broncos thriller. • Cowboys’ momentum and defensive identity • Lions’ play-callin...

Send us Fan Mail Gratitude meets gridiron as we sort Week 12 into a sharp "ins and outs” that actually helps you watch smarter. We start with thanks for the people who keep this show running, then jump straight into the headlines that mattered: overtime games that felt electric instead of exhausting, tush push fakes that turned the one-yard line into a mind game, and backup quarterbacks who s...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a college dancer and a future All-Pro tackle get thrown into fast-forward by a global shutdown, a draft day curveball, and a cross-country move? You get a candid story about love, Detroit, and the real work of raising three kids under three while chasing excellence in the NFL. We sit with Isabelle Sewell for a grounded, funny, and refreshingly honest look at how...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome Back! This is our 2nd stats-focused episode, bringing you more of what you love to listen to from The Game . What do broken tackles, 20 mph sprints, and a wobbly contender have in common? They all tell the truth about where this NFL season is headed. We kick off with James Cook’s breakout and why his yards after contact and top-end speed are more than highlights; they are...

Send us Fan Mail We break down a wild Week 11: a controversial flag in Lions–Eagles, the tush push officiating mess, the Broncos’ defensive rise, and Travis Kelsey’s milestone while the Chiefs wobble. We also talk accountability, mental health, QB shuffles, and a kicker cut after OT in Europe. • NFC North order shaken by Lions’ stumble • Phantom PI call and fourth down failures • Why tush push is...

Send us Fan Mail The sound you hear before a mega-event isn’t a roar—it’s a checklist. We’re joined by Taylor Gilmore, a coach’s daughter turned operations leader who’s helping steer Super Bowl 60 and six FIFA World Cup matches in the Bay Area, while building a life with her fiancé in the 49ers front office. From small-town Fridays to global Sundays, Taylor brings a rare blend of hospitality, logi...

Send us Fan Mail A midseason pivot deserves a sharper lens, so we’re trading hot takes for four clean downs of football truth: who’s actually driving wins, where the balance of power shifted, and which matchups will shape the stretch run. We start with the Colts’ shock value turning real: Daniel Jones has slashed turnovers and stacked yards while Jonathan Taylor turns routine carries into field-ti...

Send us Fan Mail A new week, a new format, and a transatlantic football fever dream. We’re splitting the show into two weekly flavors—Tuesdays for stories, culture, and league tea; Thursdays for data, scheme, and smarter takes—and we kick it off in Berlin, where Colts-Falcons turned into an overtime epic and the city became an NFL festival. Imagine a fan zone packed with drills, a trophy on displa...

Send us Fan Mail Two stadiums, two worlds: Austin’s fairy-tale kickoff and Buffalo’s living, breathing Bills culture set the tone for a trade deadline that split teams into win-now and win-later camps. We weigh Sauce to Indy, Quinnen to Dallas, the Jets’ picks, and what health, vibes, and fit mean in real time. • college football spark and Texas game-day rush • Bills Mafia immersion and field-leve...

Send us Fan Mail A candid look at how the Patriots’ culture shift, a selfless offense, and a versatile content team reignited New England’s spark. Alexandra Francisco shares her path from writer to on-air host and the story behind “Good Jewels Hunting,” plus honest advice for women breaking in. • Vrabel’s leadership and character-first roster building • Drake May’s impact and a share-the-ball offe...

Send us Fan Mail THE GAME X CUSOS BUFFALO BILLS TAILGATE 11/2 AT 11:00 AM ON IN THE HAMMER LOT! SEE YOU THERE <3. New York was buzzing over a rookie tandem—until one brutal play stopped everything and reminded us how fragile this sport can be. Cam Scadaboo’s season-ending injury forced a gut-check for the Giants, and even Eagles fans rose for a standing ovation. Rivalries paused; respect didn’t...

Send us Fan Mail A pop lyric, a ping pong table, and a 33-point fourth quarter shouldn’t belong in the same story—but week seven made it make sense. We kick off with Taylor Swift’s “Redwood” line and the Kelsey brothers’ joke parade, then pivot into the meat of the league: what culture really means when your quarterback is struggling, your owner won’t stay quiet, and your kicker melts down at the...

Send us Fan Mail Week six felt unhinged—in the best way. We open in the parking lot at Arrowhead, where the roar starts hours before kickoff and never sits down. That college-like chaos becomes a lens for the week: why some stadiums compress energy into one electric bowl and others diffuse it into districts of bars, hotels, and options. Culture affects outcomes, and it shows up in how fans stand,...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wish football felt more like a group chat with a smart, funny friend than a pop quiz on stats? We sat down with Izzy, the creator of Hi Frankie—the astrology‑powered, zero‑gatekeeping football app that blends player outlooks, weekly matchups, and the best kind of gossip to make the NFL feel welcoming, human, and seriously fun. We unpack the story behind Frankie as a persona a...

Send us Fan Mail Upsets pile up, favorites stumble, and the league’s culture shifts under bright lights and louder music. We recap week five chaos, dig into Joe Flacco to the Bengals, and talk about boundaries on the sideline—then end on a story that made us cry happy tears. You'll hear:  • There's no perfect team after week five shocks • Patriots stun Bills, 49ers survive injuries • Chi...

Send us Fan Mail We dive into a jam-packed AFC catch‑up: Bills cruising with balance and composure, Jets searching for footing with Justin Fields, Steelers steadying behind defense, Browns pivoting to rookie Dylan Gabriel, and a spooky top five of injuries and implosions changing October football. We also unpack culture shifts in Indianapolis, the Titans’ hard reset, Chargers vs Chiefs momentum, a...

Send us Fan Mail "We've known each other since we were 16 years old, and that is my person," says Brooklyn Adams of her relationship with Detroit Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. But make no mistake – this isn't just another story about an NFL girlfriend. It's about a woman who carved her own path while supporting her partner's dreams. Brooklyn takes us thr...

Send us Fan Mail Victoria and Giovanna dive into the most dramatic moments from NFL Week 2, breaking down season-changing events and analyzing fourth-quarter chaos across multiple games. • Victoria confesses to being in 110 fantasy football leagues, including 106 from Living in a Fantasy • The 49ers are suffering from serious injuries, with Brock Purdy dealing with both toe and shoulder issues • J...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the NFL draft day celebrations end and real life begins? Ali Ridgway, wife of Saints defensive tackle John Ridgway, pulls back the curtain on the whirlwind reality of life in professional football. From unexpected team changes to cross-country moves with days' notice, Ali candidly shares how she navigated the shocking transition from an ambitious health admi...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Giovanna and Victoria cover fantasy pickups to keep your eye on, our top 5 most memorable moments from week 1, and the "Daddies," AKA three of the oldest NFL players that showed out week 1. We dive into some game and player recaps and talk rookies that we're keeping our eyes on this season.  @thegamethepodcast Notable Mentions:  Thanks, Brit...

Send us Fan Mail Football has always belonged to everyone, but not everyone has felt welcome at the table—until now. "The Game" is carving out a vibrant space where passionate NFL fans, especially women, can discuss the sport without the gatekeeping that often accompanies traditional football conversations. We're thrilled to report that our fantasy football community has exploded to...