The Simon & Friends Podcast

In the latest episode of The Simon & Friends Podcast, I speak with our old pal Ben Parker about...everything! We talk about Dante Moore returning to Oregon and how that impacts the draft, NFL coaching carousel news, including Mike Tomlin stepping down, and my favorite coach+team fits, the great and totally made up Coach Style + QB Style Matrix Theorim, and finally, our deep dive on the top DBs...

Hello! It's an emergency episode of the podcast. This is a quick, 30-minute episode of me reacting to the news that Mike Tomlin is stepping down as Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In this episode, I give my reaction, my thoughts to "why now" and some ideas of names I like best for the job in 2026. We will still have a full episode of the podcast tomorrow with Ben Parker, talki...

Happy Wild Card Weekend! It's time for the NFL Playoffs (PLAYOFFS?!) so it's time for another yearly show: 4th & Goal. In what was the BEST executed version of my vision for this episode, I relied on two of the top cohosts/guests this show has ever had. Ben Parker and Josh Limesand are here to talk 2026 NFL Playoffs: Wild Card Weekend. Josh and I each defend one team in all six games t...

It's the final instalment of the 2025 NFL Power Rankings! 5.0 includes Josh and me coming to terms with what the best teams look like in 2025, and casting some teams away that just didn't have it this year. Also included are some fun stats and "fun-bad" teams to keep an eye on. Thank you to Josh for all of his work on this series for the third year in a row. And thank you to you...

Happy Holidays, everyone! I hope everyone is having a fun and safe time and getting in all of the sports content! Ben and I are bringing back an old show called the "Holiday Wish List". With several teams eliminated, or nearly eliminated, from NFL postseason contention, we look at what those teams need most out of April's draft. Enjoy this early episode during safe travels this week,...

Peyton Davila of 'Two P's On A Pod' is back to hand out our monthly award! In this Holiday Movie-themed award ceremony, we give out three awards for situations we are monitoring this offseason, and three that will impact this season's playoff run. Be sure to listen to Peyton every week on 'Two P's On A Pod' , and check out our content over on the Box Score Network YouTu...

Ben Parker is back to check in on the quarterbacks of the 2026 NFL Draft! Now that the college football season is over, it's time to take a look at the updated quarterback landscape for next April's draft. We have three new names to discuss and several others to check in on. We end the show by going through the current draft order and determining the teams that could be looking for a quart...

Josh Limesand is back to update our NFL Power Rankings! This week, we have a new #1, some familiar teams losing control of top spots, a new statistic to discuss, and a new #32. All that and more right here! Enjoy!

It's Thanksgiving Week! Which means it's time to reflect on what we're thankful for. But who in the NFL landscape is the MOST thankful for how they're season has gone? Who, or what, do they have to thank for that? In this short episode, I highlight a player, a coach/GM, and a fan base who have a lot to be thankful for in 2025. This is a short episode, in part, because of the holida...

Peyton Davila is back this week to hand out our awards for the month of November! This month was a time of reflection. To look at these teams and really understand who they are in 2025. Peyton tried to determine which of the teams in the playoff mix were real or not, and why maybe better or worse than we expected. I looked more at teams that are thinking ahead to 2026 to determine where they'r...

In our last positional preview + deep dive for now (we'll be back DBs!) Ben Parker and I preview the strength of the 2026 Draft Class: The front seven. Edge rushers, defensive tackles, and LINEBACKERS. We hit 12 names in this one with deep dives on the top 5. Remember, if you want film breakdowns to go with the episode, head over to my YouTube channel. You can also see more draft content on th...

For his first official guest appearance on The Simon & Friends Podcast, Parker Davila of Two P's On A Pod is here to talk NFL Trade Deadline! From Roger McCreary to Sauce Gardner to Trevor Penning and everyone in-between, we categorize each move based on how impactful the trade will be. Who can win the Super Bowl? Who's trying to make the postseason? Who is looking to 2026? And who...d...

This week, Josh Limesand is back to update our 2025 NFL Power Rankings! This episode features three new teams in the top 10, a new number 1, and several sad sack team updates. Be sure to also subscribe to the YouTube channel, where you can now WATCH every episode of the podcast, accompanied by some cool graphics. Also, head over to the Box Score Network YouTube channel for 2026 NFL Draft content....

This month, Peyton and I hand out our Midseason Awards. MVP, OPOY, DPOY, OROY, DROY, COY, and EOY through 7 weeks of the NFL season. We do a little bit of future talk, but this is mostly about highlighting who would win the award NOW if the season ended today. Check out Peyton every week on Two P's On A Pod , and make sure to check out everything happening on Box Score Network . Enjoy!

In an ode to the OG 'Shorttgasbord" episodes, I am joined by my pal Muhammad to check in and discuss all things nerd culture. We start by talking about the two seasons, and season two finale of 'Peacemaker', then discuss where the DCU is headed next year. Then we transition to the MCU with a quick reset on what is coming in 2026, before I share with Muhammad my very thorough &quot...

Ben Parker is back to talk 2026 NFL Draft! We take you through several names from the "skills positions" groups that are vying for first-round or close to first-round grades for the draft. Background information, film study, current rankings, projections, and so much more. This episode will AT LEAST introduce you to several early names you should be paying attention to for the 2026 NFL D...

It's time! We are four weeks into the season, and J osh Limesand is back to update our power rankings. Make sure you are following this show on Apple or Spotify, as well as YouTube to get the full effect of our rankings through the visuals, and see everything else we are posting from the pod. Check out everything happening on Box Score Network on YouTube as well as our other pods. Enjoy!

Three weeks into the NFL season, and it's time for our first in-season awards show with Peyton Davila ! Every month, Peyton and I will hand out six awards for just about anything we feel like talking about. Make sure you listen to Peyton every week on Two P's On A Pod , and if you haven't already, give THIS podcast a listen on the YouTube channel. Enjoy!

For the third year in a row, Robertson Viar of "70 Chip Cast"/ Odds On Favorite / Pro Football Enterprises / Box Score Network is back for our NFL Overreactions We Actually Believe. Through two weeks of the #NFL season, there's always some outlandish thing going on that can't POSSIBLY hold up all season. Or can it? Robertson and I go through six overreactions we believe are ACTUA...

We're one week into the 2025 NFL Season which means it's a perfect time to talk about....the 2026 NFL Draft, and the top offensive linemen in it! Ben Parker is in to discuss 10 of the top offensive linemen at this point in the 2026 draft process. Be sure to follow Ben on Twitter @BenPark79 as well as check out his YouTube channel: Pro Football Enterprises. If you haven't seen these epi...

IT'S TIME! The NFL season is here, which means it's time for our NFL Power Rankings 1.0! Josh Limesand is here for our third year of power rankings, and it's better than ever. You can check it out on YouTube as well for the bells and whistles, and follow along with our graphics as we update our consensus rankings. As always, Josh and I come up with our own rankings 1-32, discuss, and c...

This week, I'm joined by Peyton Davila to hand out our preseason awards for the 2025 NFL Season. From MVP to division winners, to a few made-up awards, and everything in between. Come check out our official takes for the season! Be sure to follow Peyton on Twitter @pdavila28, and check out his podcast Two P's On A Pod every week. Enjoy!

John Buhler and Josh Limesand are here for the second annual NFL Team Wins Draft. 10 rounds, 30 teams, giving our 2025 takes by selecting the over or under for their win projections. Be sure to also check John out on YouTube covering college football on   @CFBFalseStart  , and   @BloggingDirtyFS  . Enjoy!

It is time! Ben Parker is back to officially kick off our 2026 NFL Draft Coverage! This week we get you acquainted with the top quarterback names heading into the 2025 football seasons. Get our early thoughts on 10 different quarterbacks, and let's get ready for the NFL Draft! ICYMI - the podcast is also now on YouTube! Full episodes of The Simon & Friends Podcast can be found on YouTube ,...

This week, Simon, along with Ronan and Kev , draft the top position groups for the 2025 NFL Season. QB, "Skill Group, Offensive line, Front 7, and defensive backs. 15 teams selected. More than that were talked about. Let us know who made the best team in the comments! Enjoy!