Gridiron Gut Check

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Gut Check Time for Ryan Day, Jalen Hurts, CMC, and Rookie QB’s | 48 Nov 30, 2023

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Thanksgiving week in the NFL is in the books and Shek is bursting at the seams with hot takes to throw at Shazier including if the OC change in Pittsburgh really led to the 400 yard explosion of offense by Pickett and the gang, if the Buckeyes third straight loss to rival Michigan really means Ryan Day’s days are numbered at OSU, if Jalen Hurts’ overtime heroics vs. the Bills really locked up his MVP chances, and if CMC is more important than Purdy for the 49’ers. Plus, the guys weigh in on just how much coaching plays a role in rookies Bryce Young and CJ Stroud’s seasons, if Jordan Love is the guy in Green Bay, and if NFL teams ever try to lose on purpose.

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Gut Check Time for CJ Stroud, the Lions, Cowboys, & Coach Prime’s Next Gig | 47 Nov 16, 2023

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The Gridiron Gang is back! Shek’s firing all the hottest NFL takes by Shazier to get his unguarded, gut check on which ones are BS and which ones are facts. Are Josh Allen and the Bills really in a free fall? Does CJ Stroud really have a chance at winning MVP as a rookie quarterback? And is winning ugly really just part of the plan in Pittsburgh? Plus Shek & Shazier dive deep into what has to happen in Dallas for Mike McCarthy to keep his job and who could replace him if Jerry makes a move?

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Gut Check Time for Tua, Taysom Hill, The Tush Push & Belichick | 46 Nov 09, 2023

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It’s the first episode of Gridiron Gut Check and Dave Dameshek is gathering all the most talked about, bandwagon NFL narratives blowing up our group chats and running them past former All Pro linebacker, Ryan Shazier to see which ones are complete BS and which ones might actually be true. This week, Shek & Shazier tackle how much playing overseas in Germany really affected Tua’s performance against the Chiefs, if Bill Belichick is really on the hot seat in New England, if it’s too soon for the Panthers to regret taking Bryce Young 1st overall, if Taysom Hill’s hybrid success has created a new prototype for future NFL QBs, plus Ryan drops some truth bombs about the Tush Push.

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2 Comebacks and a HUGE Announcement | 45 Nov 02, 2023

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We’ve got TWO comeback stories AND some HUGE news to share! First Olympic medalist Gabby Thomas on her long road back from injury and her goal of a triumphant return at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Then Shek and Shazier welcome Virginia state wrestling champion, Adonis Lattimore, who is changing everything we thought was possible on the mat. Adonis was born without a right leg, and a left leg that ends at his thigh, and one finger on his right hand. But Adonis didn’t let that stop him from pursuing his dreams of becoming a state champ wrestler! Plus, this is the last episode of Don’t Call It a Comeback, BUT Shek & Shazier aren’t going anywhere! They’re making a comeback of their own NEXT WEEK with a brand new show! Check out Gut Check for a different kind of NFL coverage. Shek will collect all the most questionable narratives that have football fans and media losing their minds, and Shazier will tackle each one like the ferocious, All Pro linebacker that he was. He’ll either call BS on the take and stop it dead in its tracks or let it run free to paydirt. No take gets a free pass on Gut Check!

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Mikaela Shiffrin’s Uphill Battle for Downhill Success | 44 Oct 26, 2023

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We’re hitting the slopes with Mikaela Shiffrin! The ski superstar joins Shek and Shazier to navigate all the twists and turns that led her back from family tragedy and career threatening injury to reclaim her spot as a slope GOAT and the all-time winningest skier in FIS World Cup competition. Plus the guys tackle the Michigan sign stealing scandal and Shek breaks down his biggest takeaways from this past weekend’s Steelers vs Rams game.

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The Countless Comebacks of Mo Hasan | 43 Oct 19, 2023

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All aboard the Mo Hasan rollercoaster ride! This week Shek & Shazier go under center with quarterback Mo Hasan whose college playing career had more twists and turns than Space Mountain. From D1 to JUCO and back plus flashes of greatness, injuries, transfers, NFL tryouts and more comebacks than you can throw a football at, Hasan shares every up and down with the guys. Plus Shek & Shazier dig into Colorado’s regression since their 3-0 start and show some love to Zach Wilson for emerging from Aaron Rodgers’ spotlight in NY.

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Pacman Jones is a Real One | 42 Oct 12, 2023

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Pacman’s back! But not on the field, this time he’s a standout in the game of life. Pacman Jones joins Shek & Shazier for a candid conversation about his extraordinary post-football life including the role he’s had in the life of Chris Henry Jr, who is one of the top receivers in the ’26 class, a future Ohio State Buckeye, and the son of Jones’ former Bengals teammate and close friend, the late Chris Henry. Jones opens up about the close bond he had with Chris Henry throughout their NFL careers, the reputation the Bengals had while they both played in Cincinnati, and the process of Chris Henry Jr committing to OSU. Plus, Shek and Shazier weigh in on the Ravens up and down season and if the USC Trojans are a true championship contender.

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Coaches are the New Black with Marty Smith | 41 Oct 05, 2023

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Move over multi-million-dollar athletes ‘cause coaches are hogging all the spotlight lately. ESPN’s Marty Smith joins Shek & Shazier to dive into his new book, Sideline CEO: Leadership Principles from Championship Coaches. From what Deion Sanders does so well that sets him apart from other coaches; to whether Saban might hang it up after this season; to how sustainable the SEC’s dominance is… Smith coaches the guys up on all of it. Plus Shek and Shazier jump in on which NFL teams have outplayed expectations the most this season and which young NFL QB has the best chance of a career comeback this year!

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An Astronomical Comeback Story in Houston with Jon Singleton | 40 Sep 28, 2023

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MLB Playoff SZN is right around the corner and with it an ASTRONOMICAL comeback story. 10 years after being drafted, Jon Singleton is finally making an impact for the Astros, leading Houston in their fight for a wild card playoff spot. He joins Shek & Shazier to talk about the pressure of being the first player to sign a multiyear, multimillion dollar contract before his major-league debut, struggling with addiction, almost losing it all, his second chance with the Astros in 2018 and how it all led him and the ‘Stros right into the thick of the NL playoff picture this year. Plus, the guys marvel at Tua and the Dolphins hanging SEVENTY points on the Broncos last weekend, and Josh Dobbs making the most of his chance with the Cardinals.

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Is Colorado PRIMED for a Breakout Season? With Pat Forde | 39 Sep 21, 2023

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Is Colorado for real?? After the double OT thriller last week versus Colorado State, the Buffalo are the most talked about team in college football! Shek and Shazier are joined by renowned sportswriter and Colorado native, Pat Forde to dive into how Coach Prime has brought Colorado football back to life and changed the face of college football. Forde weighs in on how long the boys in Boulder can keep this going, how Travis Hunter’s absence will challenge the Buffs, and what the realistic expectations are for CU this year. Plus, Shek and Shazier go full “Swiftie” breaking down the Travis Kelce / Taylor Swift romance rumors.

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