The Simon & Friends Podcast

Muhammad Mehdi is back to discuss all things Fantastic Four: First Steps! We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the movie, respond to some of the criticisms, offer up our favorite moments, and think about the larger MCU connection. It's our final fandom/pop culture episode for a while with the NFL season just around the corner. Come back next week as we start our prep for all things NFL i...

NFL Training Camp is here! Which means the official 2025 season preview content will begin shortly. As a taste of that, Peyton is here to hand out our training camp-themed awards. We talk about several position battles and storylines going into camp that we will be tracking throughout. Be sure to check Peyton out over on Two P's On A Pod , and subscribe to our YouTube channel for additional Bo...

It's here! The DCU's first cinematic release is upon us, and it deserves a RARE early in the week reaction. Muhammad is back to talk all things Superman. We go over the opening weekend success, the film's themes and performances, where things go from here, and much more. Enjoy!

Josh Limesand is back to power rank quarterbacks! With the summer full of context, self-reflection, and some film study, Josh and I update our quarterback rankings from the end of last season. We discuss how roster changes and contracts impact how we feel about these QBs, and what some time "away" allowed us to think about what's really important when ranking QBs. As always, thanks f...

It's here. It's been 3 years. And it is time. An updated, full, 1-32 offensive line rankings brought to you by myself, Ben Parker , and first-time guest Shane Ratliff . Ben, Shane, and I cover all 32 lines, projected starters, strengths and weaknesses, and projections for how they'll fare in 2025. Enjoy the holiday weekend, enjoy this monster episode, and check out all things on Box Sc...

Peyton Davila is back to talk awards! But instead of handing out our own, we assess the biggest award that goes to the players: MVP. In this episode Peyton and I try to break down what the NFL MVP is representing, the history of the award, and what we look for in the top candidates. Plus so much more. Enjoy!

Ben Parker is back for an annual NFL Redraft! This year, in celebration of Frank Ragnow, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Saquon Barkley we take on the 2018 draft. We look back at the board, the big trades, and decide which way teams would go if they could do it over again. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to YouTube to watch us announce our " All-2018 Team " as well! Enjoy!

Josh Limesand is back to update our offseason power rankings! Last week you got teams 11-32 from our 1.0 ranking we initially released last month. Now you are getting our updated ranking which factors in organizational health and overall vibes, to go along with the actual offseason moves we discussed in the 1.0. Be sure to follow Josh on Twitter @JLime8 , and subscribe to the Box Score Network You...

Hello from the past! On May 1st Josh Limesand and I power ranked the NFL Offseason. All 32 teams. Rankings based on roster moves, coaching changes, the draft, etc. If you heard that episode you know - it got off the rails. Our rankings differed VASTLY resulting in nearly a three-hour podcast. So on May 1st, I released the first half of what we recorded, which gave you our consensus top-10 offseaso...

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to this episode on Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Muhammad Mehdi is back and we discuss (LIVE!) the latest installment of the MI series right after leaving the theatre. We go through the plot, themes, character beats, and big-picture MI thoughts in this podcast. Enjoy!

Andy Lohman of Because CONCACAF is back for another soccer deep dive! This week he previews/explains the upcoming Club World Cup by giving a football comp for all 32 competing squads. Before we talk soccer, we hand out awards for the Disney/Star Wars Series Andor. We start the show with Andor and go for a little over an hour. The soccer talk starts around the 1:04:00 mark. Enjoy!

Peyton Davila of Two P's On A Pod is back to hand out this month's awards. The theme is "the offseason" where we hand out six awards to six different teams for how they've handled their offseason - narratively and by roster construction. Be sure to head over to the Box Score Network YouTube channel for more content from all of our podcasts all year long! Enjoy!

Muhammad Mehdi joins me to discuss the latest MCU movie Thunderbolts*. We talk about the major themes of the movie, the newest MCU team and how they came together, and where this movie ranks within the MCU.

Josh Limesand joins me this week to power rank our top offseasons of 2025! This power ranking covers the draft, free agency, and coaching moves for all NFL teams. Disclaimer: This episode is about half of what Josh and I recorded. I mentioned at the top of the recording but this goes off the RAILS. So instead of three hours of us making our way through, here 90 minutes of us reaching a consensus t...

It's time for the FOURTH ANNUAL NFL Draft Preview: Over/Under Edition with Ben Parker. I set the line for each position and Ben and I give our over or under for each one. This year there were great conversations about: - EDGE - WR - CB In addition to the positions groups, we hit a couple of newsy topics: - Ashton Jeanty buzz as a top-5 pick and the player teams are calling about trading up for...

Peyton Davila of Two P's On A Pod is back and we return to our classic format. We each pick three teams that have something they NEED to accomplish in the 2025 NFL Draft. Be sure to follow Peyton and Two P's, as well as all the shows as Box Score Network , including our YouTube channel, which will have you covered for all things NFL Draft. Enjoy!

Ben Parker joins me to wrap up our NFL Draft War Room Series. We talk about all eight teams from the AFC and NFC East. Stack options, trade scenarios, and potential quarterback moves all come up. Also, be sure to head over to the Box Score Network YouTube channel to see our latest mock draft. Enjoy!

Josh Limesand is back to power rank our top 30 players in this year's NFL Draft. As always we bring our own lists together to build a consensus big board for you and all 32 NFL teams to work off during this month's draft. Find out who we like more, and definitely less, than most other content creators. Enjoy!

Ben Parker is back on the Simon & Friends Podcast to continue our NFL Draft War Room Series. This week we cover the AFC and NFC South divisions to talk about the first overall pick, how to help CJ Stroud, reclamation QBs, and more. This episode, and much more content, will also be available on the Box Score Network YouTube channel. So be sure to subscribe to the feed to stay up to date. Enjoy!

Peyton Davila of Two P's On A Pod joins to name our "My Guys" for the 2025 NFL Draft. We hit some names you know, but by the end dig into some Day 2 and Day 3 players you may be hearing about for the first time. Make sure to check out all of the NFL Draft coverage from Box Score Network on our YouTube channel, and other podcasts. Enjoy!

Ben is back to continue our NFL Draft War Room Series. We discuss the talk of the league by hitting the "West" divisions. Raiders, Seahawks, Chiefs, and more! We start the show with a quick update on our "North" divisions' war rooms post-free agency. Make sure you check out all of Ben's shows on YouTube , and our other shows on Box Score Network for more NFL Draft, Free...

Josh Limesand is back to power rank our 30 most impactful free agents of 2025. Positional value, contract estimations, and potential landing spots were discussed for several players as we came to a consensus top 30. Enjoy!

Ben Parker is back for all things NFL Draft. This week we begin our NFL Draft War Room Series and cover the AFC and NFC North teams. Ben and I take turns cosplaying as each team's general manager and present our draft, and this week free agency, plans to the team for approval or alteration. The War Room begins at minute 24 of the pod because we start with another QB discussion as it pertains t...

Muhammad Mehdi joins me to discuss all things Captain America: Brave New World. We talk about Sam Wilson's big screen debut as Captain America, Harrison Ford as Thunderbolt Ross/Red Hulk, where the MCU goes from here, and so much more!

Hello and welcome to the FOURTH ANNUAL way too early QB predictions episode. Ronan Summers is here once again to predict every team's starting quarterback for Week 1 of 2025. We talk draft, free agency, trades, and the history of quarterback movement in this one, and you won't want to miss it! Enjoy!