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NFL: The Dave Dameshek Football Program

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Dave Dameshek sets his gaze on the NFL landscape to analyze, celebrate and - when necessary - offer improvements to America’s true national pastime from a true fan’s perspective. Dave is frequently joined by players, as well as his NFL Network regulars to talk about the game of football and perhaps more importantly, the game called life. On this podcast, nothing is off-limits... Except some stuff.

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United States

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Dave Dameshek sets his gaze on the NFL landscape to analyze, celebrate and - when necessary - offer improvements to America’s true national pastime from a true fan’s perspective. Dave is frequently joined by players, as well as his NFL Network regulars to talk about the game of football and perhaps more importantly, the game called life. On this podcast, nothing is off-limits... Except some stuff.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Week 2 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em, Bold Predictions and Hot Takes

9/11/2025
Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones return to share their predictions for the opening week of the 2025 NFL season! They discuss some of their favorite starts of the week, which studs they’re wary of and share some bold predictions for Week 1! Starm 'Em, Sit 'Em QBs: 01:50 Starm 'Em, Sit 'Em RBs: 07:04 Falcons at Vikings Preview: 10:00 Buccaneers at Texans Preview: 12:31 Chargers at Raiders Preview: 14:12 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em WRs: 15:55 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em TEs: 19:39 Bold Predictions 21:10 The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:29

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NFL Fantasy Football Show 2025 Season Podcast Schedule

9/10/2025
Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio discuss what to expect from the podcast during the 2025 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:01:17

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Week 2 Game Previews, Rebound Candidates + Sleepers of the Week

9/10/2025
In the latest episode of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones kick off the show with fantasy headlines (1:08) before previewing Week 2, beginning with the Thursday night match up between the Commanders and Packers.(5:04) Then, they discuss the biggest rebound candidates (17:45) before sharing their Sleepers of the Week! (24:49) The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network. NOTE: Time codes are approximate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:09

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Top 5 Fantasy Matchups, Real League Winners vs. Mirages, Week 2 Preview

9/9/2025
Patrick Claybon, Adam Rank and Marcas Grant deliver top-notch fantasy football advice ahead of your team's next matchup in Week 2. The trio begins with its list of best matchups for the new week, then makes sense of some of the top performers from Week 1. Later, don't miss the first edition of Cardio King -- all that and more, only on Fantasy Live! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:35

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Week 1 Chaos, Top Week 2 Waiver Wire Moves, and Rookie Risers

9/8/2025
Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones break down all the madness from Week 1 of the NFL season. The guys start with key injury news from the 49ers (3:46) before diving into waiver wire moves, including the Chiefs’ backfield (6:27). Then it’s a round of “What the Bleep is Going On?” with the Patriots, Raiders, Broncos, and Lions (16:04). The crew also highlights standout rookies (33:24), reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ debut performance (45:06), and debates AJ Brown’s quiet start (49:54). Plus, they unpack the Bengals’ gritty win (52:31) and give you the best waiver wire targets for Week 2 (54:48). The NFL Fantasy Football podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:05

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Week 1 Kickoff Game Previews, Sleepers + Must-Starts of the Week

9/3/2025
In the latest episode of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones preview the two kickoff games on Thursday and Friday night with the Cowboys visiting the Eagles and the Chiefs facing the Chargers in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (02:14) Then, they discuss the biggest fantasy questions surrounding the rest of the Week 1 matchups. (7:02) Finally, each host shares their Must-Start of the Week (12:15) and Sleeper of the Week! (21:20) The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network. NOTE: Time codes are approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:02

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It's Been a Thin Slice of Heaven

5/31/2020
Dave Dameshek waves goodbye to the DDFP while looking back on all the great memories and folks involved with the show over the years as he moves on to his next venture! Thank you to all our listeners and look out for Shek in the near future! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:18:04

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Would Cam Newton improve the Titans & Big Ben vs L-Jax part 2

5/27/2020
Dave Dameshek is joined by Matt "Money" Smith, Handsome Hank and Eddie Spaghetti via video chat for a mid-week DDFP! The crew first started talking about the NHL's 24 team playoff bracket as sports are slowly coming back during the COVID-19 pandemic (8:35). Next, Shek debates with the the guys that the Tennessee Titans would have a better chance at winning a Super Bowl with Cam Newton as quarterback (15:10). Then, the group revisits Shek's hot take that he would rather have Big Ben in 2020 over Lamar Jackson (28:55). They round out the show discussing the golf match between Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning (55:45). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:05:58

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Big Ben vs Lamar Jackson & could the Chargers challenge the Chiefs if they signed Cam Newton?

5/20/2020
Dave Dameshek is joined by Matt "Money" Smith, Handsome Hank and Eddie Spaghetti via video chat for a mid-week DDFP! This very 'game of life' heavy show starts off with the group discussing horror movies (7:50), roller coasters (21:20), mens fashion (32:20) and working in an office setting (42:50). Next, the guys talked about why the Chargers should sign Cam Newton to help them win the AFC West (52:45) and who they'd rather have at QB in 2020 - Lamar Jackson or Ben Roethlisberger (1:05:00)? They rounded out the show by debating if Michael Jordan was too mean to his teammates (1:08:30)? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:14:13

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Los Angeles Rams uniform review & best American rock band of all-time?

5/13/2020
Dave Dameshek is joined by Matt "Money" Smith, Handsome Hank and Eddie Spaghetti via video chat for a mid-week DDFP! The show starts off with the group discussing actor Hank Azaria's viral Tweet of who should be considered the greatest American rock band of all-time (7:30)? Next, the guys talked about the possibility of NFL teams playing in only a few locations due to Covid-19 (32:30). They rounded out the show by reviewing the Los Angeles Rams new uniforms and ranked the best new ones unveiled in 2020 (38:45). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:00:28

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Remembering Don Shula & best number for a QB to wear?

5/6/2020
Dave Dameshek is joined by Matt "Money" Smith, Handsome Hank and Eddie Spaghetti via video chat for a mid-week DDFP! The show starts off with Handsome Hank talking about the life of Don Shula and why he became a Miami Dolphins fan (1:30). Next, the group kibitzes about if Dan Marino could've beaten the '85 Bears (10:25), since Tua chose number 1 for the Dolphins which uniform number would you pick (15:45) and they poke fun at Eddie Spaghetti's weighted vest (22:00). They round out the show discussing which team was the toughest the Michael Jordan-led Bulls faced in the 90s (29:20). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:11

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2020 NFL Draft Recap & which division will be the most fun to watch?

4/29/2020
Dave Dameshek is joined by Matt "Money" Smith, Handsome Hank and Eddie Spaghetti via video chat for a mid-week DDFP! The show starts off with Handsome Hank talking about how his Miami Dolphins won the Tua Tagovailoa sweepstakes and why Money's Los Angeles Chargers were comfortable with drafting Justin Herbert (4:50). Next, they kibitz about who is a threat to win the AFC besides the world champion Chiefs (14:28) and which division are they most excited to watch next season (38:16)? The guys round out the show discussing if Tom Brady would be selected first overall in an all-time draft (55:00) and Money reads some Eddie Spaghetti Tweets (1:03:32) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:09:32

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The Battle for Tua & is Joe Burrow a lock to go to Cincinnati?

4/22/2020
Dave Dameshek is joined by Matt "Money" Smith, Handsome Hank and Eddie Spaghetti via video chat for a mid-week DDFP! The group starts off the show talking about certain plans in place to potentially bring sports back during the quarantine (9:55). Next, they kibitz about if Tua Tagovailoa will end up as a member of the Miami Dolphins or the Los Angeles Chargers (21:55)? The guys round out the show discussing the possibility of Joe Burrow not agreeing to play for the Cincinnati Bengals (38:50). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:55:04

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Geoff Schwartz & Ross Tucker join the DDFP!

4/16/2020
Dave Dameshek is joined by Geoff Schwartz, Ross Tucker and Eddie Spaghetti via video chat for a brand new DDFP! Geoff and Ross start off the show by telling some stories about them playing tight end and returning kicks for a few plays in their NFL careers (6:58). Next, they predict the Patriots and Buccaneers records for 2020 (23:43) and debate if the Panthers giving Christian McCaffrey a contract extension was a good idea (27:37). They round out the show by saying who each team in the AFC North and East would take if they had the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft (37:31). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:08

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Would Patriots fans root for Tom Brady in a Super Bowl match up & uniform review

4/8/2020
Dave Dameshek is joined by Matt "Money" Smith, Handsome Hank and Eddie Spaghetti via video chat for a mid-week DDFP! The group starts off the show talking about the first time they wore apparel from a team they didn't root for and why (3:28), then moved onto grading the new Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons uniforms (21:12). Next, they kibitz about the future of Jameis Winston (32:15) and if Patriots fans would root for Tom Brady and the Bucs over their own team in a Super Bowl (42:18)? The guys wrap up the show with a sports 'what if' question surrounding Michael Jordan (57:15). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:47

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Quarterback Trivia & Tiger King recap!

4/1/2020
Dave Dameshek is joined by Matt "Money" Smith, Handsome Hank and Eddie Spaghetti via video chat for an extra long mid-week DDFP! In a very heavy 'game of life' episode the group talked about the movie Face/Off (15:30), Eddie Spaghetti's love of Pearl Jam and they all recapped Netflix's Tiger King (1:02:15). The guys wrap up the show with some 'Use Your Noodle' trivia on each franchise's all-time passing leader (1:12:39). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:28:09

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Cam Newton's future, Rams Uniform Talk & Running Back Trivia!

3/25/2020
Dave Dameshek is joined by Matt "Money" Smith, Handsome Hank and Eddie Spaghetti via video chat for an extra long mid-week DDFP! After talking about recent things they've been watching during the quarantine, poking fun at Spaghetti's video game playing and a funny pub story in London between Money, Hank and Daniel Jeremiah the guys got into the latest football news including the Rams new uniforms, where Cam Newton should sign and what's the best case scenario for the Chargers at quarterback (18:30)? The guys wrap up the show with some 'Use Your Noodle' trivia on each franchise's all-time rushing leader (1:11:28). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:34:28

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Tom Brady to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers!

3/18/2020
The DDFP is back! Dave Dameshek is joined by Matt "Money" Smith, Handsome Hank and Eddie Spaghetti via video chat to go over all the latest NFL news! After catching up since being put under quarantine they all kibitz about the biggest news as of late - Tom Brady becoming a Tampa Bay Buccaneer (8:05). With Brady now in Tampa, the guys also discuss the future of Jameis Winston and where he could end up (21:00)? Shek, Money, Hank and Spaghetti then debate who comes out of this the short term winner - the Patriots or the Bucs (33:00)? They round out the show by discussing if the Los Angeles Rams are now the worst team in the NFC West (51:30)? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:16

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Austin Ekeler visits Studio 66!

3/11/2020
Dave Dameshek is first joined in Studio 66 by Handsome Hank for a brand new episode of the DDFP! The duo kibitzes about a variety of topics including paying running backs large salaries (2:55), Marshal Yanda's retirement (12:09) and Super Bowl matchups they wished happened (17:30). Then, Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler makes his first appearance on the DDFP to chat about his new contract, Tom Brady, Melvin Gordon, living in Los Angeles, his division II college and if Austin is a good name for a baby (27:30). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:11

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Aqib Talib returns to the DDFP!

3/9/2020
Dave Dameshek is joined in Studio 66 by cornerback Aqib Talib! Shek and Aqib kibitz about playing with Peyton Manning (2:35), Jared Goff's ability (4:31), his free agency status (10:27), the future of the Miami Dolphins (17:24), Dak Prescott's contract (21:49) and where Tom Brady will play in 2020 (26:33)? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:32:52