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Outside ZonePicking the College Football National Champion Plus NFL Playoff TalkSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack go through the College Football Playoff bracket and give their winners for every game in round one. They then give their predictions for the winner of the College Football Playoffs. Later in the episode, Alex and Zack talk about the NFL playoffs and which teams need to win in week 16 in order to survive.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2025-12-1858 minOutside ZoneWhat is Notre Dame Doing? Plus, the NFL Playoff Picture is CrytstalizingSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack start off talking about Notre Dame and the school's decision to opt out of a bowl game after being left out of the College Football Playoffs. They talk about what it could mean for the sport, and the program, going forward. Later in the episode, Alex and Zack talk about a few teams in the NFL that are rising and falling.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2025-12-1255 minOutside ZoneSelling & Buying Stock on Six NFL TeamsSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack discuss the potential chaos that could come to the College Football Playoff rankings heading into Conference Championship weekend. They talk about Lane Kiffin and other notable college football hirings. Alex and Zack also go through the NFL and discuss which teams are trending in the right and wrong direction.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2025-12-0455 minOutside ZoneSeparating Pretenders from Contenders in the NFLSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack go through their list of NFL teams with good records and determine who is for real, and who is not. They also discuss teams with poor records that could be poised to make a run down the stretch. Also, Alex and Zack share their thoughts on James Franklin and Lane Kiffin's fate at Ole Miss.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2025-11-2051 minOutside ZoneNFL Trades & Teams In Win-Now ModeSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack go through several of the big trades that occured during the NFL trade deadline. They later talk about teams in the NFL that have the most to lose in the second half of the season. To cap off the epsiode, Alex and Zack cover a few college teams that need to win to stay alive for the playoff hunt.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2025-11-1050 minOutside ZonePredicting the 2025 College Football PlayoffsSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack predict which 12 teams will make the 2025 College Football Playoffs. At the end of the episode, Alex and Zack give their prediction for the National Championship game, as well as the 2025 Heisman winner.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2025-09-0556 minOutside ZoneEpisode 100 - Interview with Draft Analyst John VogelSend us a textTo celebrate the 100th episode of The Outside Zone Podcast, Alex and Zack bring on John Vogel, scout and NFL draft analyst. In this episode, Zack, John and Alex share their thoughts on several top players from the Power 4 conferences in college football heading into the 2025 season. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2025-08-2852 minOutside ZoneRanking Best Offseaons in the NFL & Introducing Heisman FavoritesSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack go through and talk about which teams in the NFL had successfull offseasons. They talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers and debate the direction of the Houston Texans franchise after a busy offseason. To close out the episode, Alex and Zack each give a few college football players they think can win the 2025 Heisman Trophy.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2025-06-2154 minOutside ZoneRanking the Top Trio of Stars in the NFLSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack build their top 7 list of trios in the NFL. From the All-World talents in Kansas City to the up and coming stars in Atlanta, Alex and Zack debate which teams in the NFL boast the top trios for building out a team.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2025-06-131h 02Outside ZoneRanking the Best & Worst GMs in the NFLSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack list off their top 7 General Managers in the NFL, discussing how each GM has built their respective teams over the years. To finish off the episode, Alex and Zack each give their takes on three of the worst GMs in the NFL. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2025-05-3052 minOutside ZonePairing Prospects With Teams Drafting At The End Of Round OneSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack go through teams drafting at the end of round 1 in the 2025 NFL Draft and discuss possible fits. They talk about the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, and discuss what it would take for the Cleveland Browns to land their quarterback of the future. To close out the episode, Alex and Zack each give two prospects they think could be draft sleepers.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2025-04-0943 minOutside ZoneSuper Bowl Recap & Closing Thoughts on the College Football SeasonSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack share their thoughts on Super Bowl 59 and how the outcome might shape this upcoming off-season for other NFL teams. They talk about the Eagles, Howie Roseman, and how the team has been built into a perennial contender. To close out the episode, Alex and Zack share their biggest surprises of the college football season and each give a few teams that they think can shake up next year's playoff.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2025-02-1440 minOutside ZoneBreaking Down Super Bowl 59 Matchups & MoreSend us a textTo start off the episode, Alex and Zack go through some of the latest coaching hires in the NFL and give their thoughts on the outlooks in Jacksonville and Las Vegas. They spend time going through the different matchups between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles and discuss which team has an advantage in the Super Bowl. To cap off the episode, Alex and Zack highlight a handful of props for the game.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2025-02-0746 minOutside ZoneGiving Flowers to the Buckeyes & Fast Thoughts on the NFL Coaching Carousel and Conference Championship GamesSend us a textTo start off this episode, Alex and Zack break down what went wrong for Notre Dame in the CFP National Championship game and give the Ohio State Buckeyes their flowers. They talk about what Notre Dame needs to do to get back to the title game plus a few closing thoughts on the new playoff. On the NFL side of things, Alex and Zack share their thoughts on the coaching carousel and discuss the futures of the New York Jets and New England Patriots. To close out the episode, they each pick their...
2025-01-231h 02Outside ZoneRanking NFL Head Coaching Openings & Breaking Down Wild Card WeekendSend us a textTo start off this episode, Alex and Zack discuss the job openings in the NFL and rank them from best to worst. They also talk about the General Manager vacancies in Tennessee and New York, plus share some thoughts on how teams picking at the top of the NFL Draft might handle their quarterback situations. To finish off the episode, Alex and Zack go through and pick winners for each wild card playoff game in the NFL.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2025-01-0956 minOutside ZonePreviewing Round One of the CFP & Talking Biggest Surprises in the NFLSend us a textIn the episode, Alex and Zack break down each of the college football playoff games in round one. They talk about the transfer portal and what NIL has done for players opting out of bowl games. On the NFL side of things, they discuss the quarterback dilemma in Atlanta and share their biggest surprises of the season so far. To cap off the episode, Alex and Zack pick a few of their favorite games for Week 16 in the NFLFor more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https...
2024-12-2055 minOutside ZoneEarly Thoughts on College Football's Expanded Playoff Bracket & NFL Week 15 PicksSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack give their thoughts on the College Football Playoff bracket and discuss which teams have a chance to make a run through the tournament. On the subject of college football, they talk about NIL and what it means for recruiting and the future of the sport. To close out the episode, Alex and Zack pick their favorite games for the Week 15 slate in the NFL. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-12-1150 minOutside ZoneMaking Sense of the CFB Playoff Picture Plus NFL Week 14 PicksSend us a textIn this episode Alex and Zack discuss the College Football Playoff picture after a chaotic rivalry weekend. With one week left to play, they project what the CFP bracket might look like and talk about teams that deserve a chance at the playoffs. To finish out the episode, Alex and Zack go through the Week 14 slate in the NFL and pick winners for a handful of games.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-12-0644 minOutside ZoneA Crazy Finish to CFB & NFL Teams on the Playoff BubbleSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack discuss the chaos from Week 13 in College Football and what it means for the playoff picture. With the race tightening up, they each share their pick for the Heisman Trophy. On the NFL side of things, Alex and Zack give their thoughts on which teams could benefit from being on the playoff bubble as the season winds down.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-11-271h 08Outside ZoneCoach Firings & Crowded College Football Championship RacesSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack talk about the potential chaos facing the SEC in declaring a champion. The two each give their picks for the upcoming Georgia-Tennnessee game and talk about an interesting potential matchup in the CFP. Later in the episode, Alex and Zack go through some of the recent coaching changes in the NFL and give their thoughts on a few upcoming games for Week 11.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-11-1654 minOutside ZonePicking Risers & Fallers in the NFL Plus Trade Deadline ThoughtsSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack talk about the release of the first College Football Playoff ranking, plus they pick games in the SEC for Week 11. Later they move into the NFL, each picking teams that are better or worse than their record shows. To finish out the episode, Alex and Zack both pick games for Week 10 in the NFL. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-11-0955 minOutside ZoneMid-Season Awards Plus Early Heisman & NFL Week 9 PicksSend us a textTo start off the episode, Alex and Zack share their picks for the 2024 Heisman Trophy Award and each pick a winner of the upcoming game featuring Penn State and Ohio State. Later in the episode, they each reveal their mid-season awards for DPOY, Rookie of the Year, and MVP of the NFL. To cap off the episode, Alex and Zack each pick a handful of games for the upcoming week of NFL action.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-10-3154 minOutside ZonePreviewing Week 8 in the NFL Plus CFB Talk & the Pac 2Send us a textAlex and Zack start off this episode by talking about the future of the Pac 2 with Washington and Oregon State's new schedule. They talk more College Football action, previewing the upcoming weekend of games, including the LSU matchup against Texas A&M. To close out the episode, Alex and Zack break down a handful of big games for Week 8 in the NFL, and talk about the future of the Cleveland Browns after Deshaun Watson's injury.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-10-271h 15Outside ZoneCollege Football Talk Plus a Week 7 NFL PreviewSend us a textTo start off the episode, Alex and Zack give their thoughts on Ohio State, Oregon, Alabama and Tennessee. They dive into Week 8 of college football, previewing Texas-Georgia and some of the biggest games of the weekend. Later in the episode, Alex and Zack go through and give their picks on a handful of games for Week 7 in the NFL. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-10-181h 07Outside ZoneThe State of CFB in the NIL era & NFL Week 4 PicksSend us a textAlex and Zack start off the episode talking about the news of Matt Sluka transferring from UNLV over an NIL dispute and what that means for the state of college football. Later in the episode, Alex and Zack go through Week 4 in the NFL and pick spreads and winners.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-09-281h 00Outside ZoneRecapping Week 2 in the NFL & Picking Games for Week 3Send us a textTo start off the episode, Alex and Zack talk about the young crop of talented college quarterbacks like Arch Manning, Nico Iamaleava, and Avery Johnson. They go through and pick a few of the games in week 3 of college football before focusing on the NFL. Alex and Zack wrap up the episode by each picking a handful of games for week 3 in the NFL.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-09-2151 minOutside ZoneWeek 1 NFL Review & Picks for Week 2, Plus CFB TalkSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack recap a few games from Week 2 in college football. They talk about the expansion of the Pac 12 and what that means for the new schools in the conference. To conclude the episode, Alex and Zack go through and each pick a few games on the Week 2 slate in the NFL. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-09-1451 minOutside ZoneWeek 1 NFL Picks Plus a Recap of Week 1 in College FootballSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack go through a few games from week 1 of the College Football slate and give their thoughts on players and potential playoff contenders. In the second part of the episode, Alex and Zack pick out a few games from Week 1 of the NFL schedule and predict who will win. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-09-0745 minOutside ZoneFull 2024 NFL Season Preview Plus a Round-Table with the BoysSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack go through each division in the NFL and pick their winners and then build their brackets for each conference's playoff picture. Later in the episode, they're joined by a few special guests and together they go through the NFC North, giving team MVPs and surprise players from each squad. To cap off the episode, Alex and Zack share their predictions for who will win Super Bowl LIX.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-09-051h 25Outside ZoneCollege Football Week 1 and Heisman PicksSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack highlight their favorite matchups heading into Week 1 of the College Football slate. They talk Notre Dame-Texas A&M, Florida-Miami, Penn State-West Virginia, and USC-LSU. To finish off the episode, Alex and Zack share their predictions for who will take home the Heisman Trophy.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-08-2833 minOutside ZoneCollege Football Season Preview & CFP PredictionsSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack go through their projected 12 team bracket for the College Football Playoff and give their prediction for who will win it all. Also in this episode, Alex and Zack discuss which teams can shake up the College Football Playoff picture and create chaos in their conference.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-08-2647 minOutside ZoneFinal Predictions & Thoughts on the 2024 NFL DraftSend us a textWith the 2024 NFL Draft being only days away, Alex and Zack share their thoughts on what might happen at the top of round one with teams like the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, and Minnesota Vikings all being in the mix for a quarterback. Throughout the episode Alex and Zack highlight certain teams they'll be watching, and each share the one player that could be a late-round steal.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-04-2338 minOutside Zone2024 NFL Mock Draft Snake VersionSend us a textFor this episode, Alex and Zack trade off acting as each NFL team's general manager in the upcoming draft. Alex might still think the Chargers are in San Diego, but he has big plans for Los Angeles in the draft. Trades galore in this mock draft.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-04-1151 minOutside ZoneSeason & Super Bowl Recap, Plus Mock Draft 1.0 TalkSend us a textAfter an epic Super Bowl, Alex and Zack share their thoughts on which players stood out and where both the Chiefs and 49ers stand going forward. Also in this episode, Alex and Zack go through Zack's first NFL Mock Draft and give their predictions on what teams like Buffalo and Green Bay will do in the draft.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-02-1557 minOutside ZoneConference Championship Previews Plus Coaching Hire ThoughtsSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack go through a few big name coaching hires in the NFL, including Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers and Brian Callahan to the Titans. They also talk about the Raiders and Packers. Later in the episode, Alex and Zack preview the NFL's Conference Championship games and give their thoughts on how the teams got here.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-01-2556 minOutside ZoneWildcard Weekend Preview Plus CFP National Championship ThoughtsSend us a textTo start off the episode, Alex and Zack recap the College Football Playoff National Championship game and what it means for Michigan going forward. Also, the two talk about the retiring of Nick Saban and his future in football. Alex and Zack finish out by previewing and picking the games for NFL's Wildcard Weekend.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-01-1154 minOutside ZoneNational Championship Preview Plus NFL Playoff TalkSend us a textTo kick off the episode, Alex and Zack run through a few of the marquee bowl games, including the Pop-Tart Bowl, and also share their thoughts on the matchup between Michigan and Washington in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Later in the episode, Alex and Zack discuss playoff scenarios and talk about what's at stake for teams like the Bills, Packers and Cowboys.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2024-01-061h 05Outside ZoneTransfer Portal News & Week 16 in the NFLSend us a textTo start the episode, Alex and Zack talk about a few players who hit the transfer portal, including Tyler Van Dyke and Riley Leonard. They also discuss what Dylan Raiola's decision means for Nebraska. Later, Alex and Zack break down the big games from Week 16 and also share some of their takes from Week 15, including a meltdown from the Packers defense. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-12-202h 08Outside ZoneWeek 14 NFL Game Recaps & Previews for Week 15Send us a textTo start off the episode, Alex and Zack break down the Packers loss to the Giants on Monday Night Football. They also go through a handful of games from Week 14 and pick out a few players and teams they'll be watching as the season winds down. To conclude the episode, Alex and Zack highlight a handful of huge games in Week 15 for the NFL.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-12-131h 13Outside ZoneHeisman Predictions Plus NFL Week 14 Picks & PredictionsSend us a textTo start the episode, Alex and Zack give their predictions on which player will win the Heisman Trophy. On the subject of college football, they talk about Jim Harbaugh's future at Michigan and a potential move to the NFL. For their weekly picks, Alex and Zack go through the NFL slate and share their favorite matchups for Week 14. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-12-0939 minOutside ZoneFrom College Football to the NFL, We're Talking PlayoffsSend us a textTo kick off this episode, Alex and Zack share their thoughts on the final College Football Playoff bracket. From Florida State to Alabama, they discuss what the committee got right and what they got wrong. In the second part of the episode, Alex and Zack go through some important games from Week 13 in the NFL. They end with a recap of the Packers upset win over the Chiefs, and discuss a potential Jordan Love contract extension.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-12-061h 10Outside ZoneTransfer Portal, Conference Championship Clashes & NFL PreviewsSend us a textTo start off the episode, Alex and Zack discuss the most recent news surrounding players entering the transfer portal in college football. From Riley Leonard to Beaux Collins, the two share their predictions on where some of the big-time players might land. Also in this episode are their thoughts and predictions for the College Football Conference Championship Games throughout the weekend. At the end of the episode, Alex and Zack go through some of their favorite NFL matchups for Week 13, including Packers-Chiefs and Texans-Broncos. For more NFL and college football content, h...
2023-12-0147 minOutside ZoneCollege Football Conference Championship Games, Coaching Hirings & Firings, Plus NFL Week 12 RecapsSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack discuss some of the major games from Thanksgiving weekend and rivalry weekend in college football. Also included in this episode are their thoughts on Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers, the coaching changes at Oregon State and Texas A&M, plus their predictions on Arkansas and Bobby Petrino. To finish out the episode, Alex and Zack talk about the upcoming conference championship games in college football.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-11-291h 03Outside ZoneTalking Big Turkey Day Tilts, Plus "The Game"Send us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack recap important games from Week 11 in the NFL before sharing their thoughts on the upcoming slate of Thanksgiving Day rivalry games, and other NFL news. To end the episode, Alex and Zack dive into a few intriguing matchups for college football's rivalry week, and then pick who they think will win "The Game".For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-11-231h 10Outside ZoneA Big Win for the Pac-2, Plus NFL Week 11 PreviewsSend us a textTo start off the episode, Alex and Zack discuss the recent court ruling involving the Pac-12, and share their thoughts on what the future of the conference might look like. Also discussed in this episode is the turmoil looming over Michigan, and what a Jim Harbaugh suspension means for the Wolverines. Concluding the episode are Alex and Zack's thoughts on an important game between the Chargers and Packers, plus their take on a Super Bowl LVII rematch.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-11-1836 minOutside ZoneUnpacking a Big Week 10 in the NFL, plus College Football Playoff TalkSend us a textAfter taking a week off, Alex and Zack start off the episode by sharing their thoughts on the College Footbal season, including Alabama's resurgence and the potential of a Big-12 Winner getting left out of the playoff. Later in the episode, Alex and Zack go through some of the big games from Week 10 in the NFL, and discuss the future of teams like the Jets, Lions and Packers.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-11-1448 minOutside ZoneNFL Trades, College Football Playoffs, Previews & MoreSend us a textAfter a busy week of NFL trades, Alex and Zack dive right into the transactions that changed trajectories for a handful of NFL teams. They also discuss a few players and teams that caught their eye in Week 8 of the NFL, including the Titans rookie quarterback. Also included in this episode are their respective predictions for the College Football Playoff. Alex and Zack finish the episode by highlighting a few upcoming matchups in the NFL and College Football with big implications.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over...
2023-11-031h 13Outside ZoneRecapping Big College Football Tilts & NFL Week 7Send us a textTo start the episode, Alex and Zack break down some of the major college football matchups from the weekend, including Ohio State's victory over Penn State and Miami's questionable coaching decisions. After recapping a big weekend of college football, Alex and Zack dive into marquee NFL matchups from Week 7. To close out the episode, they share their thoughts on what might be going on in Green Bay.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-10-2649 minOutside ZoneRecapping Week 6 in the NFLSend us a textTo start the episode, Alex and Zack talk about the Seahawks loss to the Bengals before touching on some of the headlines regarding quarterbacks around the league. They also take a minute to discuss the outlook for teams like the Raiders, Patriots and Giants. To wrap up, Alex and Zack go over a handful of other Week 6 games that caught their attention. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-10-1847 minOutside ZoneTalking College Football Flops & NFL Action for Week 6Send us a textAfter an exciting weekend of college football, Alex and Zack kick off this episode by talking about the ending of the Miami-Georgia Tech game, plus their thoughts on the Red River Rivalry and the gauntlet Notre Dame has faced so far. In the second segment, Alex and Zack give their thoughts on teams like the Broncos and Patriots, and also highlight their favorite matchups for Week 6 in the NFL.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-10-1350 minOutside ZoneReviewing Week 3 in the NFL & Examining the Chicago Bears with a GuestSend us a textIn this episode Alex and Zack run through games from the week 3 slate that caught their attention. They also talk a little college football, including their thoughts on the Ohio State game. A guest joins the show to dive in on the Chicago Bears, and where the team is going.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-09-281h 09Outside ZonePreviewing Week 3 in the NFL & Highlighting Marquee Matchups in College FootballSend us a textTo kick off the episode, Alex and Zack run through a handful of big games slated for week 4 of the College Football season, including a Colorado-Oregon matchup and Ohio State-Notre Dame clash. The two also take time to discuss Deion Sanders, and speculate on the future of Colorado, as well as Deion's path in coaching. After talking college, Alex and Zack move into the NFL slate for Week 3 and pick out some of their biggest games of the week.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https...
2023-09-2351 minOutside ZoneWeek 2 Recap & Talking Deion SandersSend us a textAfter an exciting Colorado-Colorado State matchup, Alex and Zack start off this episode by discussing the turnaround that Deion Sanders has done at Colorado, and what it means for the Pac-12. Also in this episode, Alex and Zack go over a handful of matchups from the Week 2 NFL slate, giving their takes on some of the best and worst performances of the week.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-09-1952 minOutside ZonePreviewing Week 2 of the NFL ScheduleSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack go through the upcoming slate of games for week 2 and give their thoughts and predictions for the outcomes. They talk betting lines, spreads and other anecdotes for the games. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-09-1756 minOutside ZoneEpisode 20 - NFL Week 1 Takes & College Football ActionSend us a textWith the NFL season kicking off, Alex and Zack give their reactions to games from the week 1 slate. After a big weekend of college football, the two also share thoughts on teams like Texas, Oregon and Colorado.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-09-121h 02Outside ZoneEpisode 19 - Final NFL Regular Season Predictions & Talking College BallSend us a textWith the NFL season fast approaching, Alex and Zack go through the league and provide their predictions for every division winner, plus playoff and Super Bowl picks, as well as a few individual honors for player awards. Before talking about the NFL, Alex and Zack recap some of the exciting matchups from week 1 of the college football season.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-09-061h 47Outside ZoneEpisode 18 - AFC North Ranking & Final Thoughts on PreseasonSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack conclude their 8-part series in which they break down and rank every team in every division in the NFL by talking about the AFC North. Alex and Zack also discuss the Cowboys trade for Trey Lance, as well as a few notable preseason performances in the NFL and also one player to watch from Week 0 of College Football.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-08-2955 minOutside ZoneEpisode 17 - Ranking the AFC East & Predicting the College Football Playoff BracketSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack wind down their series of ranking every division in the league by breaking down the AFC East. After their NFL segment, the two chat college football, both giving their final predictions for the College Football Playoff, while also highlighting a couple spoiler teams to keep an eye on this season.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-08-221h 25Outside ZoneEpisode 16 - Ranking the NFC East & Preseason Week 1 TakesSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack share their rankings for the NFC East division. Also, they recap and highlight a few players and teams that stood out during week 1 of the NFL preseason. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-08-1458 minOutside ZoneEpisode 15 - Breaking down the AFC West & Previewing Top 25 College Football TeamsSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack continue their run at breaking down and ranking each team in every division in the NFL and talk about the AFC West. Afterwards, they share their thoughts on a few teams in Zack's College Football Top 25. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-08-1042 minOutside ZoneEpisode 14 - Ranking the NFC North - Bonus: Round Table with the BoysSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack discuss the running back contract situation in the NFL, and what that means for the future of the position. Also, the two break down the NFC North, giving their thoughts and predictions for each team in the division. At the end of the episode, a few new faces join the show and talk shop on the NFC North.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-08-081h 36Outside ZoneEpisode 13 - Breaking down the NFC West & College Football Super ConferencesSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack run through the NFC West and share their thoughts on where each team in the division stands, and where it is headed. After that, the two discuss the recent news about conference realignment in college football, and what that means for the sport. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-08-0843 minOutside ZoneEpisode 12 - Ranking the NFC South & Talking College FootballSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack break down the NFC South and give their personal rankings on each team in the division. Also, Alex asks Zack about which college football teams he expects to regress, as well as his thoughts on teams like Notre Dame and Texas.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-07-2029 minOutside ZoneEpisode 11 - Ranking the AFC SouthSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack share their preseason rankings for each team in the AFC South. At the end of the episode, they also highlight a few players that they predict could be traded during the 2023 NFL season.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-07-1825 minOutside ZoneEpisode 10 - OTA headlines and other hypotheticalsSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack start off the show by discussing what it would be like if the NFL adopted a lottery system for its draft. Also, they highlight a few headlines that have caught their eyes during the off-season and OTA sessions.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-06-3036 minOutside ZoneEpisode 9 - Evaluating Coordinators in the NFLSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack highlight a handful of offensive and defensive coordinators in the NFL that they expect to be facing pressure this upcoming season, and also improve their teams. Also, Alex and Zack discuss the status of free agents like Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins, and share a few players that might be in line for a resurgent season in 2023. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-06-2345 minOutside ZoneEpisode 8 - Digging Into the 2023 NFL ScheduleSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack go through and talk about a few teams that they feel were either helped or hurt by their upcoming NFL schedule. With recent headlines coming out of Las Vegas and New Orleans, Alex and Zack also discuss the future of both the Saints and Raiders organizations for 2023 and beyond. To close out the episode, they share which teams they expect to look the most different from week 1 to week 18 in the upcoming season. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://p...
2023-06-0150 minOutside ZoneEpisode 7 - Schedule Release ReactionsSend us a textIn light of the schedule release, Alex and Zack highlight a few of their favorite regular season matchups for the 2024 NFL schedule. Also in the episode is a special, surprise ranking by Alex of the best, and worst, schedule release videos that were put out by various teams around the league. To close out the episode, Zack poses a question about team-building and sustainability in the NFL.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-05-1738 minOutside ZoneEpisode 6 - Draft GradesSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack give some of their grades for the 2023 NFL Draft and pick out a few teams that they are especially looking forward to watching in the upcoming season. For a full look at every team's draft grade, check out Zack's list here. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-05-1549 minOutside ZoneEpisode 5 - Recaping the NFL DraftSend us a textSharing their thoughts on the 2023 NFL Draft, Alex and Zack break down some of the best team-player fits from the draft, and also touch on some of the players who they are keeping their eyes on down the road. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-05-0444 minOutside ZoneEpisode 4 - The NFL DraftSend us a textAlex and Zack preview the upcoming NFL Draft. While looking over Zack's final Mock Draft, a two-rounder, they touch on certain players and teams that they are particularly watching and keeping their eyes on. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-04-2652 minOutside ZoneEpisode 1 - The Outside ZoneSend us a textIn this introductory episode, Alex and Zack discuss the pending trade between the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers for Aaron Rodgers. As Wisconsin natives, the two have their own personal feelings on how the relationship and subsequent separation went down. Recorded at the end of March, 2023, Alex and Zack forecast what it means for both franchises moving forward. Also touched on are thoughts on Lamar Jackson's contract and potential trade. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-04-2631 min
Outside ZoneEpisode 3 - Ranking previous NFL draft classesSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Zack list off their favorite draft classes from the last six years. From 2017-2021, they compare which classes offered the best depth, star power and overall talent. More draft coverage and speculation over how the 2023 Draft might unfold. For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-04-2452 min
Outside ZoneEpisode 2 - Free Agency RecapIn this episode, Alex and Zack break down free agency moves for teams in the NFL. Recorded in early April, 2023, this episode touches on some of the big splashes, as well as small signings, that will impact the 2023 NFL season. Also discussed are the general managers and teams that are under pressure going into the 2023 NFL Draft.For more NFL and college football content, hop on over to https://pylon-picks.com.
2023-04-2432 min
Hymn Talk30. The Regulative Principle – "How Firm a Foundation"In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss the importance of the regulative principle in Christian worship. They also profile the Baptist hymn “How Firm a Foundation.”
Zack referenced the book "Perspectives on Christian Worship: Five Views": Link
"How Firm a Foundation": Link
2021-08-0528 minHymn Talk29. Singing Without Instruments – "Not What My Hands Have Done"Perhaps to our surprise, the New Testament offers no instruction about the use of instruments in corporate worship. However, the inspired authors are concerned that God's people sing when they gather. This means that though the use of instruments may be warranted according to Scripture, it is of most importance that the church's music adorn the voices of God's people. In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss the value of a cappella singing. They also profile the hymn "Not What My Hands Have Done" by Horatius Bonar.
"Not What My Hands Have Done" link
2021-07-3025 minHymn Talk28. Psalm Talk – Five Psalms You Can Sing This SundayIn this episode, Zack and Alex reflect on their experience of the Psalms in gathered worship. They emphasize the profound value of singing and preaching the Psalms. They also present five Psalms you can sing in your church any Lord's Day.
· Psalm 103 (Praise My Soul the King of Heaven)
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· Psalm 100 (All People that On Earth Do Dwell)
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· Psalm 19 (Jehovah’s Perfect Law)
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· Psalm 23 (The King of Love My Shepherd...
2021-07-2228 minHymn Talk27. Jesus is King – "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss the importance of Christ's identity as King. They also profile the classic hymn "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name."
2021-07-1625 minHymn Talk25. Passion HymnsIn this Good Friday episode of Hymn Talk, Zack and Alex discuss the importance of Christ’s Passion ministry. They also consider the place of reflection and lament in gathered worship.
Recording of “O Dearest Jesus”: https://youtu.be/9IWD4ShZrNc
2021-04-0221 minHymn Talk23. Heaven, the Last Day, and Christian Anticipation – “The Sands of Time are Sinking”To be a Christian in the present time is, by definition, a status of waiting. God’s people are blessed with a sure hope of heaven, Christ’s return, and vindication on the last day. Such a glorious hope is to be accompanied by profound anticipation. Yet veiled by present challenges, countless Christians tend to think little about the future. In this episode, Zack and Alex seek to reclaim the discipline and grace of Christian anticipation – that is, how Christians live faithfully in the present in light of their certain future. They also discuss Samuel Rutherford’s “The Sands of Time ar...
2021-01-1340 minHymn Talk21. Christmas HymnsOne of the distinct pleasures of the Christmas season is singing glorious advent songs. Christendom has reserved perhaps her best music for the veneration of the Lord’s incarnation. In this bonus episode, Zack and Alex profile some of their favorite Christmas Hymns.
Recordings:
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BQntjlBmc0
“Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_RRlNtAlKg
“All My Heart this Night Rejoices”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN2r_D664dU
“Once in David’s Royal City...
2020-11-2722 minHymn Talk20. Spurgeon and Activism - “Come Ye Sinners”Charles Spurgeon is not only one of the most influential Baptists in church history, but he remains one of the most prominent evangelicals that has ever lived. Known primarily for his writing and preaching in London, he’s less remembered for his activism and mercy ministry. Thankfully, Alex has just finished a dissertation on this aspect of Spurgeon’s life. In this episode, Zack interviews Alex on the topic, and they also profile Joseph Hart’s hymn “Come Ye Sinners.”
2020-10-2825 minHymn Talk19. The Lord’s Supper - “O Sacred Head Now Wounded”The Lord’s Supper holds different levels of prominence in different church traditions. For Roman Catholics and many Reformers, Communion is the central feature of gathered worship. Yet many modern evangelicals in the free church tradition, particularly baptists, tend to have a lower view of the Lord’s Supper. In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss the biblical place of this sacrament in Christian experience. They also profile the hymn “O Sacred Head Now Wounded.”
Listeners will notice Alex’s audio is poor at times. This was due to technical difficulties that will be improved for future podcasts.
2020-10-2222 minHymn Talk18. Hymns and the Heart - “Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners”Evangelicalism has historically been called the “religion of the heart.” Evangelicals have always proclaimed the indispensability of a personal attachment to Jesus. Such “heart religion” has always led to the writing of biblically rich hymns that foster a vital relationship with the Lord. In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss the intersection between hymns and the heart - namely, how Christian singing nurtures personal devotion to Christ. They also discuss John Wilbur Chapman’s hymn “Jesus, What a Friend of Sinners.”
2020-09-2323 minHymn Talk16. On the Spirit – “Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God”A robustly biblical understanding of the Holy Spirit is vital to Christ-centered worship. In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss the indispensable ministry of the third person of the trinity. They also profile the hymn “Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God” by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend.
2020-08-0426 minHymn Talk15. Catechisms, Creeds, and Confessions - “Christ our Hope in Life and Death”Catechisms, creeds, and confessions are wonderful tools given to the church to defend the faith. These liturgical elements aid Christians in maintaining unity, adorning our worship, and connecting us to saints of the past. Sadly, creeds and confessions are thoroughly neglected in the free church tradition. In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss the value of catechisms, creeds, and confessions. They also profile the hymn “Christ our Hope in Life and Death.”
2020-07-2225 minHymn Talk14. On God’s Providence – “Whate’er My God Ordains is Right”Scripture teaches that God governs and ordains all things that come to pass. This truth is typically presented in the Bible to instruct and encourage God’s people. Yet Christians tend to think little about God’s providence. Zack and Alex discuss this topic along with the hymn “Whate’er My God Ordains is Right.”
2020-06-3031 minHymn Talk13. On Songs of Praise - “Praise to the Lord the Almighty”Every song in gathered worship should render praise to God. Doxology should be the governing principle through each element of worship. Yet we believe it’s appropriate for certain songs to strike a pronounced note of praise in a worship service. In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss how to best understand songs of praise. They also review the hymn “Praise to the Lord the Almighty.”
2020-06-1923 minHymn Talk12. On Majesty - “Holy, Holy, Holy”In an age when “nothing is sacred,” how should Christians try to convey the majesty of God in worship and congregational singing? Zack and Alex discuss this topic along with Reginald Heber’s hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy.”
2020-06-0430 minHymn Talk11. On Privilege in Worship – “How Sweet and Awful is the Place”In an age where “privilege” is a buzzword, Christians should be the first to celebrate their privilege. Christians are not only redeemed from sin, saved to righteousness, and assured of everlasting life. They are also pleased to be made worshipers of the risen Christ. This privilege is most fully realized in this life when the church gathers to worship. In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss why and how Christians should reclaim a sense of privilege in worship and congregational singing. They also review Isaac Watts’ classic hymn “How Sweet and Awful is the Place.”
2020-05-2626 minHymn Talk10. On Christian Assurance - “He Will Hold Me Fast”One of the chief blessings of the Christian faith is the Spirit-wrought assurance of salvation. Hymns and congregational singing play a tremendous role in bolstering our faith. In this episode, Zack and Alex navigate the Bible’s teaching on Christian assurance as well as challenges to the doctrine in human experience. They also review Matt Merker’s wonderful hymn “He Will Hold Me Fast."
2020-05-2028 minHymn Talk9. On Christ’s Priesthood - “Before the Throne”Scripture teaches that Jesus Christ is gloriously ascended to the right hand of God where he serves as a great high priest. This ministry has enormous implications for believers. Yet Christ’s priesthood can often be one of the most neglected doctrines in Christian experience. In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss the impact of Christ’s priesthood on congregational singing. They also review the hymn “Before the Throne.”
2020-05-1422 minHymn Talk8. When Hymns are Prayers - “Come Thou Fount”One of the chief advantages of congregational singing as an element of worship is its intrinsic involvement of the congregation. Yet Christians can still fail to see the precise ways they engage with God in corporate singing. Many of the best hymns are themselves prayers and petitions. In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss the intersection between congregational singing and prayer. They also review Robert Robinson’s classic hymn “Come Thou Fount.”
2020-05-0524 minHymn Talk7. Why Sing New Songs? – “Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor”With such a fine heritage of songs and hymns from previous generations, why is it important for Christians today to write new songs? Why should churches introduce new songs? Who are some trusted sources for new songs? Zack and Alex discuss this topic and review one of their favorite hymns by Matt Papa and Matt Boswell, “Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor.”
2020-04-2819 minHymn Talk6. Why Sing Psalms? – “Psalm 51”The Book of Psalms serves as a Holy Spirit-inspired hymnbook. The 150 chapters of the Psalter convey the full spectrum of Christian experience. Despite the richness of the Psalms, most churches find little use for them in congregational singing. In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss the relevance of singing Psalms as well as practical ways of incorporating them in gathered worship.
2020-04-2124 minHymn Talk5. Is Singing for God or Us? - “For All the Saints”Why do Christians sing? Is the purpose of Christian singing to glorify God or to benefit people? In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss the vertical and horizontal elements of singing. They also discuss “For All the Saints” by William Walsham How.
2020-04-1423 minHymn Talk4. Atonement Matters - “Man of Sorrows”In this special Good Friday episode, Zack and Alex discuss the nature, extent, and importance of the atonement and its impact on congregational singing. They also review the hymn “Man of Sorrows” by Philip Bliss.
2020-04-1032 minHymn Talk3. What is Gospel-Centered Singing? – “Christ the Solid Rock”What does it mean for worship to be gospel-centered? What does it mean for worship to be Christ-centered? Does every song in a worship service need to explicitly reference the person and work of Jesus Christ? In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss the meaning and importance of gospel-centered singing. They also review the classic hymn “Christ the Solid Rock.”
2020-04-0717 minHymn Talk2. What Songs Do We Sing?How does a local church decide what songs to sing? How do leaders in the church introduce new songs to the congregation? In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss the importance of introducing songs that are biblically rich, congregational, and musically edifying.
2020-03-3132 min
Hymn Talk1. Why Congregational Singing? - “Arise, My Soul, Arise”In this inaugural episode of Hymn Talk, Alex and Zack discuss the importance of congregational singing in the life of the church. They also analyze Charles Wesley’s classic hymn “Arise, My Soul, Arise.”
2020-03-2430 min