Check the Mic with Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson

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NFL Divisional Round Recap Show Jan 19, 2026

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Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson recap & review EVERY NFL game in the Divisional Round of the Playoffs. 00:00 Intro 1:15 Rams/Bears 44:40 Sponsor: ExpressVPN 45:43 Seahawks/49ers 1:00:48 Sponsor: FanDuel 1:02:05 Broncos/Bills 2:03:23 Sponsor: Root Insurance 2:04:25 Patriots/Texans Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! ExpressVPN: Visit https://www.ExpressVPN.com/CTM to find out how you can get up to four extra months. Visit https://www.FanDuel.com/33rd to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Root Insurance believes that good drivers deserve better rates. Get started today at https://www.root.com Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities.

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NFL Divisional Round Preview & Picks Show Jan 15, 2026

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Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson preview & pick EVERY NFL game in the Divisional Round of the Playoffs. 00:00 John Harbaugh10:45 Bills/Broncos31:50 Sponsor: Fanduel 32:48 Josh Allen O/U 36.5 Rushing Yds33:50 49ers/Seahawks50:35 Sponsor: Root Insurance 1:11:00 Rams/Bears Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com/33rd to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Root Insurance believes that good drivers deserve better rates. Get started today at https://www.root.com Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities.
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Key Offseason Priority for Every Eliminated NFL Playoff Team Jan 14, 2026

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Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson talk through the BIGGEST offseason priority for each of the NFL teams that have been eliminated from the Playoffs. They also talk through the latest news, updates, injuries and more ahead of the NFL Divisional Round. And of course, they take on the Shouty Shows. 00:00 Intro 2:40 Offseason Priorities 2:52 Pittsburgh Steelers 6:57 Philadelphia Eagles 12:04 Los Angeles Chargers 16:07 Green Bay Packers 21:42 Jacksonville Jaguars 30:17 Sponsor: Fanduel 31:21 Jaxon Smith-Njigba O/U 93.5 Receiving Yds 32:20 Wednesday Update 1:148:59 Sponsor: Root Insurance 1:16:13 Roadside Assistance: LV Raiders 1:22:00 Us Vs. Shouty Shouty Shows Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com/33rd to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Root Insurance believes that good drivers deserve better rates. Get started today at https://www.root.com Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities.

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Texans at Steelers Instant Reaction Jan 13, 2026

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Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson react to the NFL Wild Card Round matchup between the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers. Subscribe on Youtube so you never miss an Instant Reaction!

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NFL Wild Card Round Recap Show Jan 12, 2026

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Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo recap EVERY NFL Wild Card Round matchup. 00:00 Intro 3:14 Rams/Panthers 31:03 Sponsor: Fanduel 36:32 Bears/Packers 1:14:27 Bills/Jaguars 1:45:04 Sponsor: Root Insurance 1:45:54 49ers/Eagles 2:25:00 Patriots/Chargers Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com/33rd to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Root Insurance believes that good drivers deserve better rates. Get started today at https://www.root.com Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities.

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NFL Wild Card Round Preview & Picks Jan 08, 2026

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Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo preview EVERY NFL Wild Card Round matchup. 00:00 Intro 4:24 Rams/Panthers 27:47 Bears/Packers 43:55 Sponsor: Fanduel 45:58 Luther Burden III O/U 41.5 Receiving Yds 46:39 Bills/Jaguars 1:11:42 49ers/Eagles 1:27:29 Sponsor: Root Insurance 1:28:29 Chargers/Patriots 1:46:03 Mike McDaniel 1:59:15 Texans/Steelers Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com/33rd to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Root Insurance believes that good drivers deserve better rates. Get started today at https://www.root.com Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities.

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Harbaugh FIRED... Ranking NFL Head Coach Openings Jan 07, 2026

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Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo rank the top head coach vacancies in the NFL following the recent firings, including John Harbaugh after 18 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. They also talk through which coaches are on the hot seat, figure out how to fix the Detroit Lions, take on the Shouty Shows and provide an update on listener pre-season bets.

00:00 Intro

3:10 John Harbaugh Fired

7:23 #1 - Baltimore Ravens

 34:40 #2 - Atlanta Falcons

38:50 #3 - New York Giants

44:15 #4 - Tennessee Titans

48:50 #5 - Las Vegas Raiders

58:20 #6 - Cleveland Browns

1:08:53 #7 - Arizona Cardinals

1:22:15 Bengals

1:25:20 Colts

1:29:13 Dolphins

1:30:30 Hot Seat Candidates

1:34:10 Sponsor: Fanduel

1:35:10 Bryce Young O/U 190.5 Passing Yds

1:36:33 Wednesday Update

1:49:29 Sponsor: Root Insurance

1:50:17 Roadside Assistance: Detroit Lions

1:55:03 Us vs. Shouty Shows

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NFL Week 18 Recap Show Jan 05, 2026

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Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo recap EVERY Week 18 NFL game. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Ravens/Steelers 20:02 Panthers/Bucs 39:20 Falcons/Saints 53:52 Seahawks/49ers 1:06:09 Sponsor: FanDuel 1:07:16 Colts/Texans 1:20:13 Jaguars/Titans 1:28:40 Vikings/Packers 1:41:27 Giants/Cowboys 1:47:11 Browns/Bengals 2:03:07 Sponsor: Root Insurance 2:04:02 Broncos/Chargers 2:13:14 Commanders/Eagles 2:22:55 Lions/Bears 2:30:39 Rams/Cardinals 2:38:53 Patriots/Dolphins 2:43:32 Raiders/Chiefs 2:49:30 Bills/Jets Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com/33rd to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Root Insurance believes that good drivers deserve better rates. Get started today at https://www.root.com Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities.

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NFL Week 18 Preview Show Jan 01, 2026

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Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo preview EVERY Week 18 NFL game. 00:00 Happy New Year! 6:30 CAR/TB 28:15 NO/ATL 36:32 SEA/SF 57:11 Sponsor: FanDuel 58:20 Christian McCaffrey O/U 67.5 Rushing Yds 1:00:14 BAL/PIT 1:15:45 MIA/NE 1:24:48 LAC/DEN 1:28:01 GB/MIN 1:33:46 WAS/PHI 1:43:53 DET/CHI 1:54:35 Sponsor: Root Insurance 1:55:30 IND/HOU 2:04:40 TEN/JAX 2:10:29 ARI/LAR 2:16:43 DAL/NYG 2:19:57 CLE/CIN 2:27:02 KC/LV 2:32:50 NYJ/BUF Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com/33rd to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Root Insurance believes that good drivers deserve better rates. Get started today at https://www.root.com Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities.

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Critical Flaw for EVERY Playoff Team + Fixing the Steelers w/ Andrew Fillipponi Dec 31, 2025

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Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo take a look at the current 2025/6 NFL Playoff picture, going over their rankings for each of the clinched and potential teams in the post-season. Plus, Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 Pittsburgh Sports Radio joins to discuss what's going on with the Steelers this season, and what Mike Tomlin's future looks like. As they do every Wednesday, Steve & Sam also go over the latest news, roster moves and injuries in the Week 18 Wednesday Update, and take on the Shouty Shows. 00:00 Intro29:50 Andrew Fillipponi Joins1:08:00 Fanduel: Aaron Rodgers O/U 200.5 Passing Yds1:10:25 Steelers Injuries1:11:50 Trevon Diggs waived1:22:00 Jets Defense1:25:40 Cheese grater hats1:27:45 Philip Rivers1:29:55 Brian Flores’ Future1:35:12 Stefon Diggs Charges1:38:10 Northwestern Hires Chip Kelly1:38:43 Drake Maye MVP Favorite1:49:30 Christian McCaffrey PFF Grade1:59:10 Sponsor: Root Insurance2:00:03 Roadside Assistance: Green Bay Packers2:03:55 Us vs. Shouty Shows Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com/33rd to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Root Insurance believes that good drivers deserve better rates. Get started today at https://www.root.com Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities.

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