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FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast122. Who Was The Real Super Bowl MVP?Jordon Hudson wore a fun shirt, which leads to an uncomfortable conversation. Joe Flacco has some thoughts about the state of pro football. Eric Dickerson wanted a halftime act "from home." Klint Kubiak is already getting coffee in Vegas. We crown our Boldest Predictor. This episode contains mature language and themes. [Next show 2/25/26.]
2026-02-1152 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast121. Does Roger Goodell Even Know Who Bad Bunny Is? Our Super Bowl PreviewThe News With John Goetz. Roger Goodell Can't Wait For Bad Bunny. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah vs. Joe Brady. The Dumbest Argument Against Tom Brady That I've Ever Heard. Bold Predictions With Prop Bets. This episode contains mature language and themes.
2026-02-0557 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast120: Belichick Denied HOF Bid; Time To Burn It All DownBill Belichick reportedly will not be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. Why haven't the Raiders called Belichick? Terry Bradshaw is the new Dick Clark (this is not a compliment). Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald doesn't spend much time with his son. CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE AND THEMES.
2026-01-2957 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast119. An Admiral JobYeah, this is mostly Bills talk about the Sean McDermott firing. Baker Mayfield took that personally. Azeez Al-Shaair is fined for writing on his face. The 49ers might all be getting cancer. The News with Amber Jones. Robert Kraft knows how to sell an 18-game season. Bold Predictions.
2026-01-2253 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast118: 'A Disgrace To Journalism'The News With Amber Jones. Ben Johnson is at it again. Liam Coen needed a hug (and, in a sense, got one). Bold Predictions. CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE AND THEMES.
2026-01-151h 11FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast117: I'm Just Gonna Guess 'Lamar Jackson'John tells a story about a college coach. Rashee Rice is allegedly the worst. More news with Amber Jones. Some NFL coaches got fired. Chad Johnson knows his way around North Carolina. Bold Predictions.
2026-01-081h 19FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast116: A Christmas PodcastDK Metcalf gives away $45 million with his new fan outreach program. Patrick Mahomes left some goodies under the tree for his offensive linemen. The Kansas City Chiefs get a big gift from the Kansas legislature. Puka Nacua has sugarplums dancing in his head. Amber made Josh and John watch HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A BILLS LOVE STORY. Bold predictions for Week 17.
2025-12-241h 13FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast115: You Did Not Call It 'Hot Ball'Pat Mahomes tears his ACL. Philip Rivers avoids the public option. Tua Tagovailoa will havetogoansitdowna. Josh has a rant about football players that drive too fast. Distinguished Gentlemen for NFL Week 15. Myles Garrett is pretty good. Bijan Robinson apologizes for that thing he said. TJ Watt has lung surgery. Bold Predictions. CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE AND THEMES; LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED.
2025-12-181h 06FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast114: I Thought He Was DeadPhilip Rivers Pulls His Number Off The Withering Husk That Is Daniel Jones. Amber Invents A Curious New Term For The Injury Glossary. Is Toxic Positivity A Thing? Aaron Rodgers' Love Affair With The Pittsburgh Media Continues. Distinguished Gentlemen For NFL Week 14. Amber Asks The Gents To Watch A Hallmark Movie. Bold Predictions. CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE AND THEMES.
2025-12-111h 04FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast113 [ UPDATED ]: You Need A Grippy-Sock VacationJosh and John shot guns. We discuss why people record themselves crying. The News With Amber Jones. Distinguished Gentlemen of Week 13. Tony Dungy might be onto something. Bold Predictions. More. CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE AND THEMES.
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2025-12-041h 17FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast112: Shedeur Sanders Is On The BoardThe News with Amber Jones. Bill Belichick's family is unhappier than yours. You have not heard the last of Shedeur Sanders. Farewell Joe Flacco. Bold Predictions.
2025-11-261h 14FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast111: Jacoby Brissett Completes UsThe News With Amber Jones. Distinguished Gentlemen of NFL Week 11. The Holistic Mike Tomlin. Ernest Jones has Sam Darnold's back. Bold Predictions. CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE AND THEMES.
2025-11-201h 05FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast110: 'Is FIELD OF DREAMS a baseball movie?'The News with Amber Jones. Distinguished Gentlemen of NFL Week 10. Over-unders. MATURE LANGUAGE AND THEMES; LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED.
2025-11-121h 07FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast109: The Rico Dowdle Train Rolls OnThe News with Amber Jones. Distinguished Gentlemen of NFL Week 9. Raheem Morris tries to end 'ClapGate.' Over-unders. MATURE LANGUAGE WARNING.
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The You World Order Showcase PodcastThe Hidden Growth Engine: Why Community Is Your Most Underrated Marketing AdvantageWhat if your community was more than a support system—and became the heartbeat of your business growth? In this energizing episode of the You World Order Showcase Podcast, Jill Hart sits down with Josh Zerkel, Head of Marketing & Community-Led Growth at Gradual and creator of The Community Code, to explore why connection is the secret sauce top brands are using to scale impact, not just income.You’ll discover:Why connection beats conversion (and builds trust faster than ads ever could)The difference between being a community leader vs. a builderHow Substack and platforms like Grad...
2025-11-0333 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast108: Did We Keep The Receipt On Carson Wentz?Amber opens The News with ANOTHER obituary. The NFL might have a gambling problem. Distinguished Gentlemen (and one lady) from NFL Week 8. New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields comes out of the closet to beat Cincinnati. Joe Flacco focuses on his brothers. Terry Bradshaw should be put in a home. Over-Unders. CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE AND THEMES.
2025-10-301h 15FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast107: Flacco, Table For One?Amber starts The News with a real downer. One NFL player was benched by his dad in fantasy football. A young New York Jets fan sounds off. Over-Unders. MATURE LANGUAGE WARNING.
2025-10-231h 25FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast106: Free Tier Football TalkJosh struggles with the grind of weekly podcast production. The News with Amber Jones. Distinguished Gentlemen of NFL Week 6. The Calls Are Coming From Inside New York. Explaining "sim football." Over-Unders. With special guest panelist Robert Garrett, Jr.
2025-10-161h 11FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast105: Ex-Quarterbacks Said Dumb Things (And One Even Got Stabbed)Imagine getting stabbed after running drunken windsprints and that being only the second-most humiliating moment of your life. The News with Amber Jones. Distinguished Gentlemen of NFL Week 5 (Drake Maye, Rico Dawdle, Emeka Egbuka, Trevor Lawrence). Ja'Marr Chase knows how this movie ends. Revisiting Marcus Mariota (with a clip from Buck Reising). Ex-Quarterbacks said dumb things. That One Thing that should get you banned from pro football. Bold Predictions. Over-Unders.
2025-10-091h 11FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast104: The Ben Johnson Charm Offensive Rolls OnThe happiest man to ever destroy his leg. More News with Amber Jones. Distinguished Gentlemen of NFL's Week 4. The NFL's Quote of the Year. Aaron Glenn talks about being 0-4. Hot Seat Talk. Bold Predictions. Over-Unders.
2025-10-011h 09FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast103: Humble Beginnings Straight Out Of The Movie 'NIGHT SHIFT'Amber shares an odd story about her mother. The News. Distinguished Gentlemen of NFL's Week 3. Some random thoughts on unhappy head coaches. Bold Predictions. Over-Unders. A 'PREDATORS' movie but not that kind. MATURE LANGUAGE WARNING.
2025-09-251h 04FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast102: 'You Can't Just Be Partially Prepared'The trio of Josh, Amber, and John continue to struggle with the basics of podcast production. The News. Distinguished Gentlemen of Week 2. Something about Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel. Bold Predictions. Over-Unders. MATURE LANGUAGE WARNING.
2025-09-191h 07FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor Podcast101: 'I Don't Want To Go Too Much Into My Process Or Logic' [REPRISE]Josh Zerkle and Amber Jones return to pro football podcasting in a reprisal of their famed "House Of Punte" weekly show. They join newcomer John Goetz in the premiere episode of "Free Tier Football Talk." In the first show, the trio break down The News, anoint Week 1 Pimps, make Bold Predictions and predict the future with Over-Unders. MATURE LANGUAGE WARNING.
2025-09-111h 06FREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastKickoff Express '18: The Great Brown Hope + Week 3 Forecast ATSWelcome back to America's NFL Pre-Pre-Game Show. It's Kickoff Express.
Today on the show:The Great Brown Hope Debuts In Cleveland.
We check in with Tony Romo on his second job.
Picks for almost every game in Week 3.
2018-09-2100 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastThe Kickoff Express Radio HourNew show, same great taste!
2017-01-0500 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastStephanie Stradley (Texans Chick)Aaron debuts a new segment, currently untitled. Amber does the news. Stephanie gives us the lowdown on how Houston is celebrating the Texans' first-ever division title. We discuss the value of Wade Phillips' penis to modern society, and wonder whether or not the Texans have a chance at winning the Super Bowl.
Recorded 14 December 2011 with Amber Jones and Aaron Merrill. 66 minutes. Episode 103.
2011-12-2200 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastTom Holzerman (The Wrestling Blog, Outside The Squared Circle)Tom Holzerman (The Wrestling Blog, The Wrestling Podcast, Outside The Squared Circle) joins me and Shakey for this week’s podcast. We cover the hottest NFL news this week and we break down the “Would You?” with the woman that was caught having sex in Ralph Wilson Stadium, as well as a woman that was teaching Bible school when she accosted a 13-year old boy.
Tom discusses the effects that Hulkamania might have had on professional football, whether or not NFL players celebrate first downs too much, the perils of cruise vacations, being a new father, and the essence of raw co...
2011-12-0800 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastDaniel Victor (Pro Publica), Jack Pierce (@2Yellows)The scandal that continues to unfold at Penn State is unlike any other event in the history of sports. Josh and the crew give this ongoing saga some attention after hitting the requisite news of the day, joined by a former SID officer (Pierce) and alumnus of the school (Victor). The pair participate in a serious discussion of what should happen to the university, only to get a taste of that as the show draws to a close.
2011-11-1000 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastAaron Perlut (American Mustache Institute, Joe Sports Fan)
Aaron Perlut chairs the American Mustache Institute with a velvet fist, having just presented 2011's Mustached American of the Year award...to a Canadian. He also runs Elasticity, a public relations shop making its way in the digital space. Aaron discusses the importance of facial hair in supporting men's causes, how advertisers still fear the digital space, and his thoughts on the latest Muppets movie.
Recorded 11.2.2011 with Amber Jones, Aaron Merrill, Phil Raintree and Shakey. Episode 98.
2011-11-0300 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastGregg Doyel (CBS Sports) with Zach Harper (ESPN)
If one were to infuse an outlandish internet sports columnist with midwestern sensibilities, one might end up with a being strikingly similar to Gregg Doyel. The national columnist at CBSsports.com writes with a self-awareness, and an understanding of self-promotion. Gregg was in St. Louis waiting for the rain to stop and the World Series to resume, and found the time to talk about his Achilles heel regarding podcasting, why the media is rooting against Tim Tebow, and pro football's "Bad Guy, Non-Criminal Division".
Recorded 10.26.2011 with Amber Jones and special guest Zach Harper. Episode 97.
2011-10-2700 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastDiana Klochkova (The Sports Biotch, f. Oakland Raiders)
Nobody thought we could start our third straight podcast writeup with "Nobody," but then again maybe nobody cared. Blogging nomad and friend of the show Diana Klochkova returns to the dojo with her experiences in the Oakland Raiders front office, what to expect from Carson Palmer and her new podcast (spoiler alert: Josh is involved).
Recorded 10.19.2011 with Aaron Merrill, Amber Jones and Phil Raintree. Episode 96.
2011-10-2400 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastDan Levy (Bleacher Report, 'other stuff in my depth of field')Nobody has made more guest appearances in The Dojo than Dan Levy, who checks into the HOUSE of PUNTE scorer's table for the 11th time. Dan discusses the Phillies and the criteria for trollbaiting on the internet...and then things get a little out of hand. Josh tells a story about trolling a guy who may or may not have been Mark Schlereth's nephew, and Phil gives us another "Old Timey" set of picks.
Bleacher Report [Dan's writer archive]
Recorded 10.12.2011 with with Aaron Merrill, Phil Raintree, Shakey and Katelynn The Commish. Episode 95.
2011-10-1400 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastEmma Carmichael (Deadspin, The Awl)Nobody would expect a self-proclaimed feminist to be one of the leading voices on Deadspin, but there's Emma Carmichael, a Vassar grad, doing her thing on a sports site under fire for its dong pics and arguably misogynist tone. We ask Emma about what inspires her writing, her thoughts on how feminism and sports intersect today, and how much penis-inspired sportswriting is really too much.
Deadspin [Emma's writer archive]
The Awl [Emma's writer archive]
Recorded 10.6.2011. Episode 94.
2011-10-0600 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastTrey Kerby (The Basketball Jones, f. Ball Don't Lie)One of the finest bearded minds in our industry, Trey Kerby stops in to give his impressions of Blogs With Balls 4, his new home in Toronto, and being part of one of the most influential podcasts on the internet.
The Basketball Jones [homepage on The Score]
Ball Don't Lie [Trey's writer archive]
Recorded 9.28.11 with Amber Jones, Aaron Merrill, Andrea Hangst and Shakey. Episode 93.
2011-09-3000 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastJim Leonhard (New York Jets), Don Povia (Blogs With Balls 4)An unofficial Blogs With Balls preview show: Jets safety Jim Leonhard chats with Josh and Shakey about being short in the NFL, playing for Rex Ryan, and how his job as a safety and punt returner has changed over his seven years in the NFL. Don Povia checks in to break down Blogs With Balls 4 and discusses the Untitled Sports Media Awards Project happening this weekend in New York City.
Farkas Original Eye Black [Facebook fan page]
Jim Leonhard Football [Jim Leonhard Football]
NFL Interview: A Few Minutes with Jets Safety Jim Leonhard [Bleacher Report]
Event Details [Blogs With Balls]
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2011-09-2100 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastRyan Hohman (The Ultimate Wingman)Ryan Hohman made a declaration to eat 2,011 wings in the year 2011, and he is well on his way. Hohman, who has actually lost 14 pounds in his quest, has become something of a wing icon, having met the mayor of Buffalo, New York. Ryan told us about his strategy for finishing the year on schedule, the reaction from his friends and family, and what he might have in store for 2012.
The Ultimate Wingman [Facebook fan page]
Recorded 9.14.11 with Amber Jones, Aaron Merrill, Phil Raintree and Shakey. Episode 91.
2011-09-2100 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastHans Steiniger (The Quest For 31), Dan Levy (Bleacher Report, TURF)Hans Steiniger has visited every NFL stadium in America, and he's not even from America. Steiniger visited the dojo to share his thought's on America's game and the sudden spike in fan violence in sports. Dan Levy visits to talk to Zerkle about their moves to Bleacher Report and the new Untitled Sports Media Awards Project happening at Blogs With Balls 4.
We apologize for that awful buzzing around the 22-minute mark.
The Quest For 31 [Hans Steiniger]
Wide Left (Dan Levy's Blog) [Bleacher Report]
Tailgaters Urging Responsibility And Fun [Facebook fan page]
Recorded 8.24.11 with Amber Jones, Phil Raintree, and consulate general of...
2011-09-2000 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastMatt Miller (Bleacher Report, New Era Scouting)Matt Miller has been following the NFL Draft for years, but like a lot of online writers, had trouble finding an audience. Today, he's one of the leading prospectors of the NFL draft, and a fellow lead writer of Zerkle's at Bleacher Report. Miller discussed his start in football scouting and who he's watching for the 2012 draft. And Miller deserves enormous credit for stepping into the dojo and playing "Draft Pick...or Registered Sex Offender?" against the HOUSE OF PUNTE crew.
Matt Miller's Sportswriter Profile [Bleacher Report]
Recorded 9.7.11 with Amber Jones, Aaron Merrill, and Shakey. Episode 90.
2011-09-2000 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastSamer Kalaf (f. With Leather)It's a "make-up" show, as we'll have another podcast for you tomorrow. Samer Kalaf, a recent college grad and my old stagehand from WL drops in. I did the news, and Shakey had a fun rant about his 97-year-old grandmother having a heart attack. Amber Jones joins us as well. Taped 8.21.2011. Episode 88.
2011-08-2600 min
FilmDrunk FrotcastFilmdrunk 61This week we have blogger Josh Zerkle as a live in-frotquarters guest. We talk a lot about fake sphincters on mice from the planet Sphinctor, discuss the silliest corporate speak email of all time, listen to Vince do some stand up, and Vince tells us his thoughts about Bronan the Brobarian. DRUNK ON!
For movie news you can make of, go to www.filmdrunk.com.
2011-08-1800 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastDanny McBride and Jody Hill (Eastbound & Down, K-SWISS)Recorded August 10, 2011. Interview taped June 23, 2011. Episode 87 with Josh Zerkle, Aaron Merrill (news) and Phil Raintree (Old Timey newsreel)
2011-08-1500 min2011-08-0500 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastPatrick Willis (San Francisco 49ers), Shakey Nelson Reilly (Off The Bench).Recorded July 27, 2011. Patrick Willis interview recorded June 16, 2011. Episode 85. Runs 72 minutes.
2011-07-2900 minFREE TIER FOOTBALL TALK: An NFL Humor PodcastChris Kluwe (Minnesota Vikings, Tripping Icarus), Matt Detura (HoP Legal Analyst)Vikings punter Chris Kluwe stopped in the dōjō last night; it was the first time we've had an NFL starter "live" for a podcast recording. Kluwe has been outspoken on recent NFL policies and the recent CBA negotiations, and we asked him about that and a few other things.
We also spoke with HOUSE OF PUNTE legal analyst Matt DeTura, who discusses the NFL CBA and gives some great-if-a-bit-dated insight into the Roger Clemens mistrial and Casey Anthony verdict.
Follow @houseofpunte on Twitter.
Episode 84. Recorded 7/20/2011. Runs 64 minutes.
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