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The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLOffseason Buy or Sell: The NFL's Middle ClassThe next step up the Offseason Buy or Sell ladder takes us to the NFL's middle class. These are teams that oddsmakers project to be right around .500. In other words, these teams harbor realistic playoff aspirations, but there's path for all of them that leads to picking in the top 10 of the 2026 draft. This group includes the Colts, Jaguars, Cowboys, Seahawks, Falcons, Cardinals, Bears and Dolphins. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen make buy or sell calls on each of their offseasons on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.RundownColtsJaguarsCowboysSeahawksFalconsCardinalsBearsDolphins...
2025-05-131h 22The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLMonday Mailbag: The best QB who could get traded, changes in Detroit, Travis Hunter's usage, and moreThe mail carrier came knocking and yet again brought us more than our fair share of great questions. Which successful team of the last five years is most realistic for current bottom-feeders to replicate? Are the Steelers still an elite franchise? Why doesn't Sean McDermott get as much respect as Kyle Shanahan? Which quarterback is the best who, in theory, could get traded? Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Michael Beller answer those questions, and a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik Klassen...
2025-05-1253 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe George Pickens trade and the pass-catcher landscapeThe George Pickens trade (mostly) brought to an end a busy offseason movement period for wide receivers. Davante Adams, D.K. Metcalf, Cooper Kupp, Stefon Diggs, Deebo Samuel, and Christian Kirk all find themselves on new teams. Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Chris Godwin and Metcalf all signed big extensions. Ten receivers, including Travis Hunter, were selected in the first 70 picks of the NFL Draft, and reliable veterans like DeAndre Hopkins, Tyler Lockett and Josh Palmer also found new homes. What's the state of the wide receiver landscape after all that movement? Which groups improved the most? Which ones have...
2025-05-0852 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLCold Takes RevisitedAlmost every take comes scorching hot, right out of the oven. Some of them get cold awfully fast. But the good news about those cold takes is that we can learn a thing or two from them! So, what did our cold takes from 2024 teach us about the NFL and the way we think about it? Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig back in the shadowy past and bring it to light on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Rundown The Jaguars are a playoff-quality team The Texans offense is elite Giants over Broncos and...
2025-05-071h 06The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLOffseason Buy or Sell: Teams in TransitionWith the 2025 NFL Draft firmly in the rear-view mirror, we are now in full-on offseason mode on The Athletic Football Show. With that comes one of our favorite offseason staples...are we buying or selling what each of the 32 teams did to improve their teams for the 2025 season? We start the series with what we're calling the Teams in Transition, which includes the Titans, Browns, Giants, Patriots, Jets, Raiders, Saints and Panthers. Do we buy or sell what those teams have done since the Super Bowl? Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen make their calls on those eight teams on...
2025-05-061h 25The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLDraft fallout and James Cook's future lead the return of the TAFS mailbagThe draft is over, which means Mailbag Mondays are back! Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen tackle questions about quarterbacks improving their accuracy, the most electric recent draft moments, James Cook's future in Buffalo and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Rundown Which teams bet in the draft on their ability to develop players? Are the Steelers the most unlikely team to win a SB in the next five years How easy is it for a QB to improve accuracy? Which past draft moments would you have wanted to cover live? What will Titans...
2025-05-051h 26The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLBiggest questions remaining after the draftThe coaching carousel has stopped spinning. The free agency frenzy is in the rear-view mirror. The 2025 NFL Draft is done. All 32 teams as currently constructed are essentially what they are going to be when they take the field in Week 1. So what are the weightiest questions we still have? Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen ask, and try to answer, those questions on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Rundown Who's going to catch passes for the Cowboys? Is the Bills pass-catcher anxiety warranted? Is the Cardinals OL good enough to get them where they want...
2025-05-011h 13The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe messages teams sent in the 2025 NFL Draft, with Field YatesTeams can lie to us before the draft. They can obfuscate. They can mislead. Once the draft arrives, though, they have to tell the truth. So what messages did teams send once they finally had to put their money where their mouth is? Robert Mays and Field Yates from ESPN discuss the messages teams sent in the 2025 NFL Draft on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Rundown Bills Steelers A quick Giants tangent Raiders Cardinals Patriots 49ers Dolphins Titans PackersHost: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Field Yates
2025-04-291h 13The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL2025 NFL Draft day three recap and overall takeawaysAnd that's a wrap on the 2025 NFL Draft. Who did good work on day three? Who did good work the entire weekend? Why did the Browns go back to the quarterback well to grab Shedeur Sanders? Which teams had good plans, and which ones surprised us? Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dane Brugler answer those questions, and a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Dane BruglerExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to...
2025-04-271h 24The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL2025 NFL Draft second and third round recapThe second and third rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft are in the books, and the first half of our draft story is all but complete. Who were our favorite picks on day two? Where were the surprises? Which teams came away with the best hauls across the first three rounds? Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dane Brugler answer those questions, and more, as they put a capstone on The Athletic Football Show's live coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Dane BruglerExecutive Producer: Michael Beller
2025-04-2650 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL2025 NFL Draft first round recap + best day two picksThe first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. What were our favorite picks? What were the biggest surprises. Who do we feel different about because of his landing spot. Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen, Dane Brugler and Bruce Feldman answer those questions, and also take a look ahead to night two, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.RundownFavorite picks of the nightBiggest surprisesBiggest head-scratchersBest fitsThe guys you see differently because of where he landedThe best players remaining going into night twoHost: Robert Mays...
2025-04-2546 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLBiggest remaining questions heading into the 2025 NFL DraftFriends, the 2025 NFL Draft has arrived. All our questions will finally be answered. But, for the time being, we still have questions! How many quarterbacks will go in the first round? Who, if anyone, will make a big move up the board? How will the receiver and corner positions shake out? Will any veteran players get traded? Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dane Brugler ask the questions that still have them flummoxed on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.RundownAll things quarterbackWho makes the move for Ashton Jeanty?Who's going to be the...
2025-04-241h 11The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe very good, but maybe not great, 2025 NFL Draft offensive line classA great comedy movie isn't going to win any Oscars, but it's a fun two hours at the movies. That's the offensive line class in the 2025 NFL Draft. It may not be stocked with potential future All-Pros, but it does have more than its fair share of players who project as quality starters. Dane Brugler and Brandon Thorn from the Trench Warfare Substack join Robert Mays to break down the class on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Dane Brugler and Brandon Thorn
2025-04-231h 30The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLOn the Clock, picks 26-32: The top-tier Super Bowl contenders make their movesWe're back On the Clock on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Mike Renner from CBS Sports joins Robert Mays to wrap up the first round and make picks 26 through 32 in the 2025 NFL Draft. That covers first round picks for the Rams, Ravens, Lions, Commanders, Bills, Chiefs and Eagles. The Ravens go for traits at pass rusher! The Lions get some oomph in the middle of their defensive line! The Eagles replace Josh Sweat! Come and join the draft fun.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Mike Renner...
2025-04-2253 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLMonday Mailbag: The NFC North's head coach stardom, the best drafting teams, remembering some running backs, and moreRobert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into the mailbag one more time before the 2025 NFL Draft on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Can one division support as much head coaching talent as the NFC North has? Should teams be wary about giving out top-of-the-market extensions to players at non-premium positions? Who were your favorite running backs to watch play? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.RundownNFC North loaded at head coachWhat's the easiest position for a world-class athlete who has never seen football to play?Giving top-of-the-market extensions...
2025-04-211h 08The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe 2025 NFL Draft pass-catcher class blowout!Three receivers went in the top 10 of the 2024 NFL Draft. That isn't likely to be the case this year, but we could see 10 come off the board by the end of the second round. The tight end position might give us our highest-selected pass-catcher this year, with both Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland getting top-10 buzz. No matter what, the pass-catchers are going to give us plenty to talk about draft weekend. They also give Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dane Brugler plenty to talk about on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Host: Robert...
2025-04-181h 44The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe 2025 NFL Draft's mid-round gems, with Dane Brugler and Daniel JeremiahBucky Irving...125th overall in 2024. Nick Herbig...132nd overall in 2023. Kerby Joseph...97th overall in 2022. Teams can, and do, find themselves difference makers on the second and third day of the draft. Who might be those players this season? Dane Brugler and Daniel Jeremiah from NFL Network join Robert Mays to highlight the potential mid-round gems in the 2025 NFL Draft on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Get The Beast: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/the-beast/2025/Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Dane Brugler and Daniel Jeremiah
2025-04-161h 04The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLOn the Clock, picks 19-25: The playoff teams have entered the chatWe're back On the Clock on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Trevor Sikkema from Pro Football Focus joins Robert Mays to make picks 19 through 25 in the 2025 NFL Draft. That brings us our first batch of last season's playoff teams, including the Buccaneers, Broncos, Steelers, Chargers, Packers, Vikings and Texans. The Buccaneers make a statement at EDGE! The Steelers and Chargers grab receivers! The Packers add a corner! Come and join the draft fun.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Trevor SikkemaExecutive Producer: Michael Beller...
2025-04-151h 10The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLMonday Mailbag: Coordinator hires, the Steelers' QB situation, draft day shockers, and moreOne of the many things we love about the TAFS mailbag is that it reflects the conversations real football fans are having in the moment. As such, it should come as no surprise that this edition of the mailbag is heavy on draft questions. What are some plausible draft day surprises we could see this year? Why do certain players seem to have dramatic climbs or tumbles down draft boards in March and April? Should teams recalibrate how the think about premium positions in a draft like this one? Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into those questions, and...
2025-04-141h 20The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLAbdul Carter, Mason Graham, and a loaded defensive line draft classDane Brugler has been telling us for months that this is a good draft to need defensive players. That's exemplified by a defensive line class that features 28 players inside the top 100 of The Beast. Dane and Fran Duffy from the ALLCITY Network join Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to break down the DL class in the 2025 NFL Draft.RundownAbdul CarterMason GrahamMykel WilliamsJalon WalkerWalter NolenDerrick HarmonShemar StewartMike GreenJames Pearce Jr.Kenneth GrantLandon JacksonGet The Beast: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/the-beast/2025/Host...
2025-04-101h 11The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe most polarizing players in the 2025 NFL DraftEveryone likes Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter. There's a widespread consensus that Cam Ward deserves to be the top quarterback on the board. After that, though, opinions vary more so than in most drafts in recent memory. Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dane Brugler dig into the players driving that disagreement on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, breaking down the most polarizing players in the 2025 NFL Draft.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Dane BruglerExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe...
2025-04-091h 10The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLOn the Clock, picks 13-18: Teams chasing needs, teams chasing dreamsWe're back On the Clock on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Ben Solak from ESPN joins Robert Mays to make picks 13 through 18 in the 2025 NFL Draft. That covers first-round picks for the Dolphins, Colts, Falcons, Cardinals, Bengals and Seahawks. The Dolphins and Bengals get some offensive line help! The Falcons take another swing at ending the John Abraham bit! The Seahawks bring in another receiver for Sam Darnold! Come and join the draft fun.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Ben SolakExecutive Producer: Michael Beller
2025-04-081h 02The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLMonday Mailbag: Head coach trades, the case against Travis Hunter, the most fun trade-up scenarios in the first round, and moreThe TAFS mailbag is once again chock full of great questions from all of you out there. This time around, the mail carrier brought us questions on head coach trades, GM job security, the Lions' approach to the regular season, the most fun trade-ups that could happen in this year's draft, and a whole lot more.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeFollow Robert...
2025-04-071h 07The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLAshton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, and the deepest running back draft class in yearsYou know Ashton Jeanty. You know Omarion Hampton. You know Kaleb Johnson and TreVeyon Henderson. And if you know all of them, chances are you know that this is the deepest running back draft class in years. Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dane Brugler dig deep into that class on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Fill out The Athletic's listener survey. Three people will win $100 in vouchers at Amazon: theathletic.com/athletic/survey25Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Dane BruglerExecutive Producer: Michael...
2025-04-041h 22The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe teams with the most at stake in the 2025 NFL DraftThe draft matters for all 32 teams in the NFL...but it matters for some teams more than others. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen identify the teams with the most at stake in the 2025 NFL Draft on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Fill out The Athletic's listener survey. Three people will win $100 in vouchers at Amazon: theathletic.com/athletic/survey25Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...Apple...
2025-04-021h 13The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLOn the Clock, picks 7-12: The Panthers and 49ers swing our first trade!We're back On the Clock on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Danny Kelly from The Ringer joins Robert Mays to make picks seven through 12 in the 2025 NFL Draft. That covers first-round picks for the Jets, Panthers, Saints, Bears, 49ers and Cowboys. The Panthers and Niners make a deal! Ashton Jeanty comes off the board! The Saints have us confused! Again!! Come and join the draft fun.Fill out The Athletic's listener survey. Three people will win $100 in vouchers at Amazon: theathletic.com/athletic/survey25Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik...
2025-04-011h 10The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLMonday Mailbag: Draft day trade charts, aesthetically pleasing players, rebuilding vs. retooling, and moreOnce again, the TAFS mailbag was jam-packed with great questions from all of you out there. On this edition of the mailbag, Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen tackled questions on what a draft day trade chart looks like in a "down" year, prioritizing pass-catchers or pass protection for an elite quarterback, the best way to rebuild a scuffling team, current players who would've thrived in an earlier era, and more.Fill out The Athletic's listener survey. Three people will win $100 in vouchers at Amazon: theathletic.com/athletic/survey25Host: Robert Mays...
2025-03-311h 08The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe best-case scenarios and biggest flaws for the 2025 quarterback draft classWe've enjoyed two straight drafts with star-studded quarterback classes. This year's class...is not that. Still, it provides its fair share of intrigue. The Titans seem to have settled on Cam Ward as the top pick in the draft. Shedeur Sanders could go with the second pick, or in the second round. Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough and Jalen Milroe all could find themselves in advantageous spots this summer. Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dane Brugler dig deep into the 2025 quarterback class on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.The guys also discuss the Russell Wilson...
2025-03-271h 36The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLHow much does college production matter for edge prospects?We're likely to see six or seven edge players selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Some of them, like Abdul Carter, were wildly productive in college. Others, like Mykel Williams and Shemar Stewart, weren't. That reality naturally leads to this question...how much does college production matter for edge prospects when it comes to their effectiveness at the NFL level? Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Justis Mosqueda from Acme Packing Company dive deep into that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.The Athletic's listener survey: theathletic.com/athletic/survey25
2025-03-2653 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLOn the Clock, picks one through six: A quarterback goes first...and secondWelcome to the debut of On the Clock, a new draft exercise on The Athletic Football Show. Every week, a draft analyst will join Robert Mays to cover six or seven picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, considering a trio of potential decisions for each of the teams in question. By time we get to the end of it, we'll have built an entire first round mock and had some interesting discussions along the way. Jordan Reid of ESPN is Robert's guest for the maiden voyage of On the Clock.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik...
2025-03-2551 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLMonday Mailbag: Rule change proposals, 'can't-miss prospects' that miss, the shifting dynamics of fandom, and moreWith free agency fully in the rear-view mirror, we're back to our normal schedule on TAFS. And that means we're back to opening up the mailbag on Mondays! Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into questions about the recent rule change proposals, why it's hard to find difference-making off-ball linebackers, supposed can't-miss prospects who end up missing, building through the draft vs. making big swings, and a whole lot more.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to The Athletic Football...
2025-03-241h 15The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLBiggest remaining team needs after the first wave of free agencyPlenty of team needs were addressed when the free agency period opened, but not every team can fill every hole by signing players off the market. So what are the biggest needs that remain as we put the first wave of free agency behind us and turn our attention to the draft? Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into that question—considering Patriots left tackle, Chargers wide receiver, Bengals defensive line, and more—on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerPr...
2025-03-2059 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLHow the moves made in free agency this year affected the draft, with Dane BruglerThe effects of free agency are felt long before teams take the field in September. Hopes are up in certain fanbases. Not so much in others. Teams are making plans that they couldn't consider a few weeks ago because of this player or that one. And, of course, teams can now plunge headlong into the draft knowing exactly what their needs are. So how did free agency affect the draft? Dane Brugler joins Robert Mays to dive into that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik Klassen...
2025-03-191h 05The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLHow much better are these NFC teams really?Teams like the Vikings, Giants and Seahawks have been active in free agency. There's no doubt about that. But how much better are they really? That's exactly the question Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen strive to answer on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.The guys also discuss the extensions for Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Derek Stingley.RundownBengals lock up Chase and HigginsDerek Stingley signs an extension with the TexansVikingsSeahawksGiantsPanthersRamsCardinalsBearsBuccaneersPackersSaintsCommandersHost: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer...
2025-03-171h 32The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLHow much better are these AFC teams really?Teams like the Patriots, Colts and Jaguars have been active in free agency. There's no doubt about that. But how much better are they really? That's exactly the question Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen strive to answer on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.RundownPatriotsColtsJaguarsTitansJetsBillsBroncosChiefsDolphinsRaidersTexansHost: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeFollow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social
2025-03-131h 21The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLFree agency day three recap: So...you're freakin' outFree agency hasn't been fun for everyone. Just ask Cowboys fans, who have watched their team mostly sit out free agency again. Or Bengals fans, who have watched their team make a couple small moves on defense while seemingly antagonizing even further the trio of players on offense that makes them special in the first place. It's safe to say those fanbases are freakin' out, and they aren't the only ones. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen discuss the teams might have their fans a bit on edge on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Rundown...
2025-03-121h 12The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLFree agency day two recap: Vikings spend big, Colts sign Daniel Jones, Giants ink Jevon Holland, and moreThe Vikings capped off day one of free agency with a couple of big moves, bringing back Byron Murphy Jr. and bringing in Jonathan Allen. They picked right back up on the morning of day two, signing Will Fries and reportedly agreeing to a deal with Javon Hargrave. They were the big spenders on day two of free agency, but they certainly weren't the only spenders. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dive into day two on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss Dre Greenlaw to the Broncos, Daniel Jones to the Colts, Chase Young and...
2025-03-111h 03The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLFree agency day one recap: Seattle makes over its team, Rams sign Davante Adams, Washington trades for Laremy Tunsil, and moreGeno Smith? Traded! DK Metcalf? Traded! Sam Darnold? Signed! The Seahawks entirely made over their team by the end of day one of free agency, and they weren't alone in completely recalibrating their outlook for 2025. From Davante Adams to the Rams, to Laremy Tunsil to the Commanders, to a defensive spending spree in New England, this offseason's free agency window got off to a roaring start. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen recap it all on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.RundownThe Seahawks remake their teamLaremy Tunsil to the CommandersRams sign Davante AdamsThe Pats...
2025-03-111h 19The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLKhalil Mack staying put? Trey Hendrickson to the Packers? It's the defense edition of the TAFS free agency previewKhalil Mack, Jevon Holland and Josh Sweat headline the available free agent defensive players. Add in a likely Trey Hendrickson trade and a potential Myles Garrett trade, and it could be a fun week for teams that need help on defense. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen preview free agency on the defensive side of the ball on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Then, The Athletic's Lions beat writer Colton Pouncy joins to discuss what it will take for them to get over the hump.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik Klassen
2025-03-071h 21The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLChris Godwin to the Jaguars? Sam Darnold to the Titans? It's the offense edition of the TAFS free agency previewAre you ready to tamper? The NFL sure is, with the legal tampering window on the horizon and the new league year beginning next week. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen preview free agency on the offensive side of the ball on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Who should make a play for Chris Godwin? Where's a logical landing spot for Sam Darnold? What veteran trades could realistically happen? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.Then, The Athletic's Bills beat writer Joe Buscaglia joins to discuss what it will take for them...
2025-03-061h 26The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLFree agency mailbag: Bang for your buck in FA, the next great reclamation QB project, position changes with a new team, and moreThe first checkpoint of the offseason—the combine—is now in the rear view mirror. Next up is free agency. We kick off our free agency coverage in earnest by opening up the mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen tackle questions on reclamation projects at quarterback in this class, players making position changes after signing with a new team, where teams can find bang for their buck on the market, and more.Then, The Athletic's Packers beat writer Matt Schneidman joins Robert to discuss what the Packers need to do t...
2025-03-051h 35The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLCombine recap with Dane BruglerDane Brugler, The Athletic's NFL Draft expert, spent a long month in Indianapolis last week, and we are all the beneficiaries of his dedication. Dane sits down with Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to share his big takeaways from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Dane BruglerExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeFollow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky...
2025-03-031h 33The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLBehind the scenes at the combine with ESPN's Dan Graziano; What do the Ravens need to do to get over the hump?The combine may be a draft event, but behind the scenes it's as much about the players already in the league as it is anything else. So what discussions are going on in back rooms in Indianapolis about Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold, Tee Higgins, Trey Smith, and the other big names who could be on the move in the next month or so? Dan Graziano of ESPN joins Robert Mays to dig into all that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Then, The Athletic's Ravens beat writer Jeff Zrebiec joins Robert to discuss...
2025-02-281h 19The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe nine most interesting teams of the offseason, Volume 3: Bengals, Vikings and PatriotsThe third and final entry in the annual TAFS Most Interesting Teams of the Offseason series is here, and it's a doozy. We've got Paul Dehner on the Bengals, Alec Lewis on the Vikings and Chad Graff on the Patriots. Will Tee Higgins and/or Trey Hendrickson still be Bengals in 2025? What's the Vikings plan with Sam Darnold and the quarterback position? How will the Patriots use their immense resources this offseason? Robert Mays gets into all that with the beat writers, and a whole lot more.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik Klassen...
2025-02-271h 06The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe nine most interesting teams of the offseason, Volume 2: Commanders, 49ers and BrownsThe second entry in the annual TAFS Most Interesting Teams of the Offseason series features Zac Jackson on the Browns, Matt Barrows on the 49ers, and Ben Standig on the Commanders. How do the Commanders make sure that 2024 wasn't a flash in the pan? Is the window on this version of the 49ers still open? Are the Browns willing to commit to a rebuild? Robert Mays gets into all that with the beat writers, and a whole lot more.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Zac Jackson, Matt Barrows, Ben Standig
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2025-02-2547 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe nine most interesting teams of the offseason, Volume 1: Rams, Chargers and RaidersWelcome back to The Athletic Football Show's favorite combine week tradition: mining our ridiculously knowledgable beat writers for all the insight they have on their teams. We handpicked nine teams we deemed the most interesting of this offseason after the Super Bowl, then scheduled time during combine week to talk with each of their beat writers. This is the first entry in that series, featuring Jourdan Rodrigue on the Rams; Daniel Popper on the Chargers; and Tashan Reed on the Raiders. When and how with the Matthew Stafford domino fall? What will the Chargers do with all their financial...
2025-02-251h 22The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLMailbag Monday: Successful GM/head coach dynamics, quarterback urgency in the draft, offensive line composition, and moreIt may be combine week, but we're still opening up the TAFS mailbag. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into questions about successful GM/head coach dynamics, how urgent teams should be in the draft when they need a quarterback, the Jets, Saints, and Vikings, offensive line composition, and more.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeFollow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social...
2025-02-241h 05The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLMailbag Monday: Second-tier QBs vs. elite coaches, Trevor Lawrence as Gen-Z Matthew Stafford, Bills/Ravens future, and moreWould you rather have Matt LaFleur or Dak Prescott? Is Trevor Lawrence Gen-Z Matthew Stafford? Would you rather be the Bills or Ravens for the next three years? Those are just three questions that Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen answer in this edition of The Athletic Football Show mailbag.RundownQB vs. coach valueThe Chargers offseasonConverting contracts into signing bonusesIs power football all the way back?The Eagles as a blueprintThe most entertaining division in the leagueWhich QB has your real-life skill set?WR vs. OLWho should be trading for Myles Garrett?Trevor Lawrence as Gen-Z...
2025-02-171h 08The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLBiggest questions of the 2025 offseasonWhere will the on-the-move quarterbacks get off the carousel? How will the Bengals address their defense? Will the Rams turn the page to a new era? Where will the big-name free agents land. Those are just four of the offseason questions Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen addressed on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeFollow Robert on Bluesky...
2025-02-141h 01The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLTravis Hunter, Abdul Carter lead Dane Brugler's first Top 100 of 2025OK, enough with the 2024 season, it's time for 2025! Dane Brugler's post-Super Bowl Top 100 is out, and he joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to get us firmly pointed toward the combine and the draft.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Dane BruglerExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeFollow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.socialFollow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky...
2025-02-131h 05The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLSuper Bowl LIX recap: Eagles cap off dramatic turnaround from last season with dominant win over ChiefsThe return to bully ball was one of the stories of the 2024 season. So perhaps it's fitting that the story of the Super Bowl was that of the Eagles utterly dominating the trenches on both sides of the ball in their 40-22 triumph over the Chiefs. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen break down Super Bowl LIX on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotify
2025-02-1046 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLSuper Bowl LIX PreviewThe NFL season is a 285-game march to the Super Bowl. Friends, we have reached that 285th game. Super Bowl LIX between the Chiefs and Eagles is here, and Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dive deep on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. What are the key matchups? Who and what will the guys be watching on both sides of the ball? What does this mean for the legacies of the key players, coaches and executives involved. Robert and Derrik get into all that, and a whole lot more, on our Super Bowl LIX preview.Host...
2025-02-0757 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe Super Bowl characters who have changed the way we think about them this seasonConsider what you thought about Saquon Barkley before this season. How about Trent McDuffie? How about Nick Sirianni? Might feel a bit different about them now, right? Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen discussed nine people involved in Super Bowl LIX who have changed the way we think about them this season on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.RundownSaquon BarkleyNick SirianniHowie RosemanVic FangioZack BaunTrent McDuffieJoe ThuneyAndy ReidHost: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to...
2025-02-0654 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe Chiefs hunt for a three-peat meets the Eagles march for redemptionWay back in September, it didn't necessarily feel like we were going to end up here. The Chiefs may have enjoyed their status as the NFL's latest—and perhaps greatest—dynasty, but it was clear the Bills and Ravens would push them in the AFC. The Eagles, meanwhile, began the season 2-2, and saw their coach getting in shouting matches with fans at their own stadium. And yet, here we are, getting ready for Chiefs-Eagles in the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons. How did these teams make it here? What's at stake for them (beyond the...
2025-02-051h 08The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLSenior Bowl takeaways, coaching carousel roundup, and veteran quarterback intrigue with Dianna RussiniRobert Mays and Dianna Russini kick off Super Bowl week with a crossover episode of The Athletic Football Show and Scoop City. The duo discusses Dianna's takeaways from the Senior Bowl, the behind-the-scenes elements of this year's head coach hiring cycle, the most interesting quarterbacks of the offseason, and more.RundownSenior Bowl takeawaysCoaching carousel roundupBrock Purdy/Niners negotiationsThe Matthew Stafford dominoSam Darnold's marketCould Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll reunite in Vegas?Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Dianna RussiniExecutive Producer: Michael Beller
2025-02-031h 11The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe TAFS mailbag is back!It's been far too long since we heard from you, our dear listeners. And so we're happy to say that the TAFS inbox is open! Not just for this episode, either. We're going to be doing this all offseason long. In the return edition of the mailbag, Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen discuss the point of fandom, the Bills best path to getting over the hump, if it's lame for neutral fans to root for the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, what they'd do this offseason if they were Sam Darnold, and a whole lot more.Rundown
2025-01-311h 08
OurSpace with Matt VetteseWhy Emo Nostalgia Should Die with Dylan Slocum of Spanish Love SongsSpanish Love Songs are one of those bands that define the "millennial struggle." Thematically, they write songs that every millennial can relate to, from job loss and financial struggles to self identity and death. They have quickly been become one of my favourite emo bands.
In my chat with Dylan Slocum we discussed:
-The nostalgia side of emo and why Dylan is over it
-The ups and downs of touring
-Being an "older" musician on the road with young bands
-Possible new music?
-Differences between their records
-Why t...
2025-01-291h 14The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLLessons learned from this season's final four teams (and the Lions)No team advances to its Conference Championship Game by accident. They get there through a combination of players, coaches, scheme and the way they were built. So what lessons can we learn from the Chiefs, Eagles, Bills and Commanders—and the Lions, let's be real—this season that we can apply to finding winners in future years? Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and old friend Nate Tice dig into that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Nate TiceExecutive Producer: Michael Beller
2025-01-291h 13The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe wildest 48 hours on the 2025 NFL coaching carouselOne of the signature NFL franchises announced its head coach on a Friday night at 10 pm, and that was the second craziest development of the weekend in the coach hiring cycle. So, yeah, it was a wild weekend on the coaching carousel. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen discuss Pete Carroll to the Raiders, Brian Schottenheimer's ascension in Dallas, Liam Coen's on-again/off-again/on-again partnership with the Jaguars and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.RundownPete Carroll to the RaidersBrian Schottenheimer takes over in DallasLiam Coen goes to the JaguarsThe Saints are getting...
2025-01-281h 12
C'est à VoirAu cinéma le 29 janvier : Un Parfait Inconnu et Slocum et MoiTimothée Chalamet incarne Bob Dylan dans ''Un Parfait Inconnu'', explorant les débuts du chanteur et son passage à l’électrique. Jean-François Laguionie livre ''Slocum et Moi'', une animation poétique mêlant souvenirs d'enfance et rêves de voyage.
2025-01-2800 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLConference Championship Sunday Recap: It's the Chiefs and Eagles for the Super Bowl...againA season that presented us with so many possible new Super Bowl teams—the Lions! the Bills! the Ravens! the 14-win Vikings!—ended in an awfully familiar place. How did the Chiefs and Eagles win their respective conferences to advance to Super Bowl LIX? Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen recap Championship Sunday on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeFo...
2025-01-271h 11The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLConference Championship Sunday Preview: Can the Bills finally slay the Chiefs dragon?Chiefs-Bills for the AFC Championship? Yeah, sure, anyone could've seen that coming back in August. Commanders-Eagles for the NFC Championship Game? Ummmm, what? These matchups—two predictable heavyweights adding another chapter to their recent playoff rivalry on one side, one mini-surprise and one out-of-nowhere team playing for the third time this season on the other—illustrate one aspect of what makes this sport so great. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen preview Conference Championship Sunday on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.RundownNFC Championship Game previewThe narrative aspectsWhen the Commanders have the ballWhen the Eagles have...
2025-01-241h 04The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLAaron Glenn heads to the Jets as the brain drain in Detroit continuesOne week ago, the Lions were one of the favorites to win Super Bowl LIX. Now, they are an eliminated team that has lost both of its coordinators. Zack Rosenblatt joins Robert Mays to discuss Aaron Glenn signing on as head coach of the Jets on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Then, Colton Pouncy jumps on to dig into where the Lions go from here now that Glenn and Ben Johnson have left for head coaching jobs.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenWith: Zack Rosenblatt and Colton Pouncy...
2025-01-2342 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLThe Bears get their man, the Jets seemingly close in on theirs, and the league has a coaching search + agent conundrumThe Lions letdown turned out to be the Bears opportunity, with the latter hiring Ben Johnson 48 hours after the former's playoff loss. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays welcomes on Albert Breer of The MMQB and Sports Illustrated to cover the latest in this year's coaching cycle. Then, Kalyn Kahler from ESPN joins the show to discuss her story on the surprising amount of power agents hold in the head coach and GM hiring process.Host: Robert MaysWith: Albert Breer and Kalyn KahlerProducer: Michael Beller...
2025-01-221h 22The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLDivisional Round Recap: Chiefs, Bills, Eagles and Commanders advance to Championship SundayAnd then there were four. So how did we get to Bills-Chiefs on the AFC side of the bracket and Commanders-Eagles on the NFC side? Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen break it down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.RundownRavens-Bills recapCommanders-Lions recapRams-Eagles recapTexans-Chiefs recapHost: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeFollow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social
2025-01-201h 34The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLDivisional Round Sunday Preview: Rams-Eagles and Ravens-BillsIt seems as though this entire season in the AFC has been prelude to a three-team tournament among the Chiefs, Bills and Ravens. We've finally reached the beginning of that tournament, with what could ultimately be the game of the season wrapping up the Divisional Round. Will it be the Ravens or the Bills advancing to the Conference Championship Game. Will Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen put an exclamation point on what would be an deserving MVP season for either of them? We can't wait to find out.Rams-Eagles, meanwhile, is a worthy appetizer before the main...
2025-01-1743 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLDivisional Round Saturday Preview: Texans-Chiefs and Commanders-LionsThe Divisional Round is the football junkie's round of the playoffs. It's the last week of the season with games on multiple days. Gone is the riff-raff that couldn't get past the Wild Card Round. Back are the 1-seeds, fresh off their well-earned bye. And those 1-seeds are both in action on Saturday, with the Chiefs hosting the Texans in a rematch of a game we just saw a month ago, and the Lions welcoming the surprising Commanders to Detroit. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dive deep into those two games on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.
2025-01-1742 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLSome Mikes are in, some Mikes are out...it's an NFL coaching update; Plus, the state of the New York GiantsA lot has happened on the NFL coaching carousel in the last week. Mike Vrabel is now the coach of the Patriots. Mike McCarthy is not the coach of the Cowboys, and there are Deion Sanders rumblings in Dallas. Plus, the most sought-after coach in the cycle, Ben Johnson, met with the Raiders, and somehow that actually makes sense. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen get into all of that on this episode of The Athletic Football show.After that, The Athletic Giants beat writers Dan Duggan and Charlotte Carroll join Robert to discuss why Brian Daboll and...
2025-01-151h 07The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLRams beat Vikings, advance to Divisional RoundIn a Wild Card Round characterized by one-sided victories, the Rams arguably saved the most impressive for last. They dominated from wire-to-wire in their 27-9 win over the Vikings, scoring on their first drive and taking a 24-3 lead into the locker room at halftime. Now, the Eagles await in the Divisional Round. The Vikings, meanwhile, saw their unlikely 14-win season end with a thud. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen recap the final game of Wild Card Weekend on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Host: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenExecutive...
2025-01-1435 minThe Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLWild Card Weekend RecapWild Card Weekend started with the Texans defense throwing a perfect game in a 32-12 win over the Chargers. It ended with the Commanders notching the franchise's first playoff win in nearly 20 years. In between, the Ravens, Bills and Eagles all continued their excellent seasons by advancing to the Divisional Round. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen recap Wild Card Weekend on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.RundownCommanders-Buccaneers recapPackers-Eagles recapBroncos-Bills recapSteelers-Ravens recapChargers-Texans recapHost: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer...
2025-01-131h 28The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLNFC Wild Card Round PreviewOur Wild Card Weekend preview is so jam-packed, we had to separate it into two episodes. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into the three NFC games on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Packers-Eagles? Get ready for plenty of run game on both sides. Commanders-Buccaneers? That's the two most unexpectedly fun offenses in the league. Vikings-Rams? Kevin O'Connell and Sean McVay matching wits for the second time this season. It's going to be a helluva weekend on the NFC side of the bracket. Robert and Derrik dive deep and get you ready for Wild Card Weekend on...
2025-01-101h 01The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLAFC Wild Card Round PreviewOur Wild Card Weekend preview is so jam-packed, we had to separate it into two episodes. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into the three AFC games on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Chargers-Texans is a matchup of arguably the most overachieving and underachieving teams in the playoff field. Steelers-Ravens is a rubber match, sure, but it's also a game between one team that faded down the stretch, and one that proved it is among the Super Bowl favorites. Finally, Broncos-Bills pits two elite units—the Broncos defense and the Bills offense—against one another. Robert and Derr...
2025-01-101h 12
Going Off TrackSpanish Love SongsFrontman, Dylan Slocum and keyboardist, Meredith Van Woert of Spanish Love Songs talk about time zones, Nashville's "acceptable bagel", touring with The Gaslight Anthem and learning band mental-health from Metallica. Benny also digs deep into their personal relationship, confessing that while touring with them, he never realized that they were married! It's a deep dive into some very on-point and off-track material.
Spanish Love Songs website
2024-07-242h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 295 - 2000Trees Festival 2024 (Better Lovers, Nova Twins, Hot Mulligan, Lauran Hibberd, Spanish Love Songs, The Nightmares, Fangs Out)We love TREES! Our favourite community driven, chilled weekend and independent festival, 2000Trees, always make us feel special. Sappenin' Podcast returned to Upcote Farm, for another round of sunshine, alternative music and the chance to reunite with old friends. Episode 295 features all our backstage gossip, infiltrating stages and chaotic guest moments, as we talk with artists for more behind the scenes adventures. Listen to exclusive conversations with Better Lovers (Greg Puciato & Jordan Buckley), Nova Twins (Amy Love & Georgia South), Hot Mulligan (Chris Freeman), indie princess Lauran Hibberd, Spanish Love Songs (Dylan Slocum), The Nightmares (Adam Parslow & Benjamin Mainwaring), Fangs...
2024-07-191h 38
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 230: Dylan Slocum, Spanish Love SongsSpanish Love Songs, from Los Angeles, California, were founded in 2013. Dylan Slocum is their lead vocalist and guitarist.Their fifth album, No Joy, was released in August 2023. They currently tour the UK. This is a preview of a paid episode - hear it in full here. Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. Thankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley. Twitter - @jamesjammcmahon Substack - https://spoook.substack.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UC8...
2024-01-2010 min
Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane ToldDylan Slocum (Spanish Love Songs)Episode 340 – Dylan Slocum of Spanish Love Songs joins the show today! We get into his winding career path, including working in Hollywood and being a baseball player. Now, as a frontman, we discuss his approach to songwriting, working with new producers, touring, and more. Their new album “No Joy” is out now, so go check it out, and catch them on tour in the UK & US with Hot Mulligan!NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves are bringing their talents to Open Your Ears Records! Since 2016 the band has been delivering some of the most fresh and heartfelt rock music and Op...
2023-09-201h 00
Punks In Pubs PodcastDylan Slocum - Spanish Love SongsJoin your host, Liam Bird, as he navigates the heatwaves and existential crises of our time.In this episode, Liam sits down with Dylan Slocum, the singer, guitarist, and songwriter from the incredible Spanish Love Songs. Recorded in a hot and sweaty London bar, their conversation covers various topics, from magazine epitaphs to alcoholism, venue stewards, spreadsheets, and even the world of unionization, inspired by Jeff Rosenstock's thoughts on merch cuts at venues + more.Grab a drink, kick back, and enjoy this punk-infused chat on Punks in Pubs.
2023-09-0959 min
101 Part Time Jobs with Giles BidderDylan Slocum (Spanish Love Songs) - Nashville and CodingDylan from Spanish Love Songs tells us about their new album 'No Joy', dealing with worry and finding appreciation for the good moments.Catch them in the UK with Hot Mulligan starting on Friday!Photo: Hannah HallDownload AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech:https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-3049 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 247 - Dylan Slocum (Spanish Love Songs)Brave Faces Everyone. Sarcastically sad songwriter, moustache model and spokesman for self destruction (as a sensible career choice), Dylan Slocum, is our guest on Episode 247 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Spanish Love Songs vocalist dives into the bands cult connection, tenth anniversary and how music was always his guilty dream. In this conversation, we unleash secrets on their new album 'No Joy' vs how the songs taste, incorrect assumptions behind miserable lyrics, why they will never be a social media trend, if being married to a bandmate is a blessing or a curse, word of mouth reputation, travel memes, earning...
2023-08-181h 10
Mark and Me PodcastDylan Slocum (Spanish Love Songs)Brave Faces Everyone.On this episode we are joined by Dylan Slocum. Dylan Slocum is an American singer who is the lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Spanish Love Songs.Please support the Mark and Me Podcast via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/Markandme or you can buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/markandme or you can even treat yourself to a badge or sticker over at my store here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MarkandMeStoreThe Mark and Me podcast is proudly sponsored by Richer Sounds.
2023-05-2645 min
Sounds of EncouragementInterview with Peter Ciesla, Textile Artist, Part 2Send us a textFor Peter's bio, see the show notes for Part 1 of the interview.Visit Peter's website at https://www.bazylistudio.com/bazyli-studio-wearable-art-galleryInspirational Art/Artists1) La Sagrada Familia Basilica by Antonio Gaudi2) artist Nick Cave3) "Seaweed" by Lenore Towney4) "Shakespeare is in the Alley" installation by Skye Ciesla5) "Seamless Stories Delicious Memories" by Laura Nova and Kristine DiekmanTop 5 Songs of Encouragement1) The Opera "Tosca" by Puccini; "Vissi d/Arte" sung by Maria Callashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk5...
2022-12-1646 min
No Wristbands! We Drink For FreeDylan Slocum of Spanish Love SongsDylan Slocum, singer, guitarist, songwriter from Spanish Love Songs, joins us to talk about how the band has survived and evolved thru the last 20 months during a global pandemic. We talk about cancelling a tour, surviving a derecho in Iowa, starting a Patreon group, moving to Nashville, working on a new record, what he loves about Chicago and finally beginning the journey back to playing live shows again. Time Stamps:1:15: What's been happening over the past 20 months?3:32: What were those conversations about canceling the tour like?6: You've been on tour for 6...
2021-10-151h 15
If You're ListeningAFI "Decemberunderground" with Dylan Slocum (Spanish Love Songs)Dylan Slocum of the band Spanish Love Songs is defiant in his love of AFI’s seventh album, 2006’s Decemberunderground. Will he succeed in converting Heather and Ramsey to the fold? This week: The mid-2000s and its impact on graphic design! Ramsey hexes Heather and Dylan! And Dylan refuses to be told which albums he can’t like! All this and so much MORE! Don't want to end the fun? Check out our Spotify playlists for more music choices from Ramsey and Heather. Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a ratin...
2021-04-261h 17
My Favorite Podcast44. My Favorite Concerts w/ Dylan Slocum of Spanish Love SongsLead Singer and Guitarist of Spanish Love Songs (Brave Faces Everyone, Schmaltz, Giant Sings the Blues) drops by the show to talk about his favorite (or, not so favorite) thing: Concerts! Dylan talks about some of his favorite venues, weird requests from fans at his own shows, and what he listens to in the van on tour!Spanish Love Songs Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spanishlovesongsSpanish Love Songs Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpanishLuvSongsSpanish Love Songs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishlovesongs/Dylan’s In...
2021-04-081h 24
Promote The Hell Out Of It!Dylan Slocum ( Spanish Love Songs ) - Finite Amount Of Energy!On this episode of the podcast I have a chat with Dylan Slocum; lead singer & guitarist for Spanish Love Songs. I've loved every single one of Spanish Love Songs records, last years release 'Brave Faces Everyone' has become an integral part of my lockdown soundtrack. I was excited to chat to Dylan about the band and their wonderful Patreon content, but also to dig a little into his background as an assistant to a Hollywood screenwriter/director. He didn't disappoint. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo)The conversation is a realistic view on what ba...
2021-03-251h 05
100 Words Or Less: The PodcastDylan Slocum from Spanish Love SongsIf you haven't heard of Spanish Love Songs, you my friend...are in for a treat. Their latest LP "Brave Faces Everyone" was one of my favorites of last year and I wanted to bring Dylan (the lead vocalist/guitarist) on the show to discuss their rise in popularity in Europe, comparing the movie/music industry and being a contrarian by nature. Listen and enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
2021-01-271h 14
Behind the Vinyl#37 - Dylan Slocum (Spanish Love Songs)Back in December I sat down with Dylan Slocum of Spanish Love Songs for a fun conversation. I finally got around to publishing the episode. As many know already, Dylan and Spanish Love Songs released "Brave Faces Everyone" towards the beginning of last year. We are now approaching the one year anniversary of the album. Dylan has certainly talked about it a bunch of times on various podcasts and media publications. We definitely talk about the story behind the album, especially my curiosity about the connection between Losers and Loser 2, but I also wanted to bring fresh topics to...
2021-01-2657 min
SPINNING OUT PODCASTEpisode 13 THE SUNSET TREE by THE MOUNTAIN GOATS with Dylan Slocum (of Spanish Love Songs)Spinning Out (another music podcast) We talk to artists about their favorite albums and go on wild tangents.
This week's guest is Dylan Slocum of Spanish Love Songs.
Today we are talking about "The Sunset Tree" by The Mountain Goats (2005). We also talk about life on the road as slightly older gentlemen, per diems & how touring is just about selling tshirts.
Spanish Love Songs released a new album "Brave Faces Everyone," at the beginning of 2020 on Pure Noise Records.
https://spanishlovesongs.bandcamp.com/album/brave-faces-everyone
Episode edited/produced by Sarah Blumenthal
Theme song performed by Pretty Matty
2020-12-271h 23
101 Part Time Jobs with Giles BidderDylan Slocum (Spanish Love Songs)Dylan Slocum, frontperson of Spanish Love Songs, tells me about playing first division baseball after getting a scholarship to university, life as an assistant to a Hollywood screenwriter/director, and how the band organise themselves.Spanish Love Songs' Brave Faces Everyone is out now on Pure NoiseGet your beers delivered! 101 Part Time Jobs is supported by Signature Brew: listeners can get 10% off all their beers by visiting signaturebrew.co.uk and using the code '101PODCAST'Photo Credit: John Oakes....
2020-08-0758 min
xBummerxBoysxBummer Boys - Ep 9 - Black Satan Dream w/ Dylan of Spanish Love SongsDylan Slocum of Spanish Love Songs joins us to talk about the state of the world and the bummer songs Black Screen by LCD Soundsystem, Satan in the Wait by Daughters and Blue Dream Haze by Adventures.
Listen to our playlist of songs we talked about here:
open.spotify.com/playlist/3FgeoMO…OPTVSx0bP3MEihaw
(subscribe as it grows each episode)
Or on apple music:
music.apple.com/ca/playlist/xbumm…lpjidsT6CRY-0Zmog
Check out Spanish Love Songs here: https://spanishlovesongs.bandcamp.com/
2020-06-161h 30
Sly Dog Music-CastDylan Slocum from Spanish Love Songs InterviewGot a very special interview this week! Join me and Dylan Slocum of Spanish Love Songs as we discuss their new album Brave Faces Everyone, touring, covid, writing songs, nostalgia, and potentially covering Meat Loaf. You won't wanna miss this one, tune in and turn up!
2020-05-3044 min
Bitchin' Brew#043 - Dylan Slocum (Spanish Love Songs)Danny grabs a chat with Dylan Slocum, guitarist and lead singer of fast-rising US punks Spanish Love Songs, during their recent jaunt around Europe opening for The Menzingers. They talk Spanish Love Songs' awesome new album 'Brave Faces Everyone', Dylan's time at film school, his role in co-directing the band's music videos, and attracting the haters...
'Brave Faces Everyone' is out now via Pure Noise Records, featuring the singles 'Losers 2' and 'Beachfront Property': http://www.spanishlovesongs.com/
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2020-02-1239 min
EduPunx Podcast78: David Cave & the Search for Meaning through RecoveryDavid Cave is a former skrams vocalist from Denver, Colorado - which is where most of the stories in this conversation take place. Because before moving to Boston and quickly becoming one of my best friends, David lead an entirely different life. From beginning to drink and smoke at a young age, to getting in recovery through meetings and having a sponsor, to eventually finding some peace with the universe, David has lived a lot of life in just 33 years. Now, 13 years sober, David finds himself reading a lot of existentialist works, in Dharmic meditation, and seeking a lot...
2020-02-0500 min
Scream TherapyEpisode 3: Dylan Slocum of Spanish Love Songs on dealing with depressionHost Jason Schreurs talks to Dylan Slocum of Los Angeles-based emo punk band Spanish Love Songs. Dylan is very open about living with depression and his battles along the way.
https://spanishlovesongs.bandcamp.com
Featured songs:
Spanish Love Songs - "The Boy Considers His Haircut" from Schmaltz (A-F Records, 2018)
Spanish Love Songs - "Kick" from Brave Faces Everyone (Pure Noise Records, 2020)
About this podcast:
Scream Therapy is a podcast that explores the link between loud music and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself.
Intro/background music:
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2020-01-2629 min
Desert Island PunksDIP #16 - Dylan Slocum (Spanish Love Songs)Jake hung out out with Dylan Slocum of Spanish Love Songs in The Knott in Manchester before their gig with Hot Water Music and Red City Radio in Manchester.
Spotify Playlist Link - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7HpsLsDTqaPJcZDlXetlA9?si=OCZxgdPhQ7ez07IjGwwXuQ
Bruce Springsteen - Darkness on the Edge of Town
The Mountain Goats - Tallahassee
Counting Crows - August and Everything After
Bright Eyes - I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning
Death Cab for Cutie - Transatlanticism/The Postal Service - Give Up
The Wind Up Bird Chronicle - Haruki Murakami
https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-wind-up-bird-chronicle/haruk...
2019-12-1833 min
The Sound and the StoryEpisode 17: Spanish Love Songs with Dylan SlocumIn a Sound and the Story first, I interview Dylan Slocum of Spanish Love Songs about their album schmaltz. We talk about Dylan's painful journey south and the mechanics of mediocrity.
Full chronilogical playlist (all songs by Spanish Love Songs):
Beer and Nyquil (Hold It Together)
Sequels, Remakes, and Adaptations
Nuevo
Buffalo Buffalo
The Boy Considers His Haircut
Otis / Carl
Funeral (Phoebe Bridgers cover)
And at 54:58, you can hear Dylan's mom sighing "wow" under her breath as noted in The Boy Considers His Haircut.
2019-02-1100 min
When In Yorkshire PodcastEpisode Eight: Dylan Slocum - Spanish Love SongsWelcome to Episode Eight with my guest Dylan Slocum of Spanish Love Songs. I met with Dylan at the Key Club in Leeds ahead of their show with Ducking Punches. We chat about his experiences travelling with the band, his work in film and he almost admits that his band are great. http://www.spanishlovesongs.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-1338 min