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Gridiron Gut Check

Sports provocateur Dave Dameshek and NFL All Pro linebacker Ryan Shazier tackle the wildest and most talked about NFL and college football narratives flying across our timelines each week. But just because fans are talking about it on the internet doesn’t mean it’s true! Dave will run each and every over hyped, bandwagon fan and media hot take past Ryan for his unvarnished “gut check” on each one. Ryan will either throw the flag and call BS on it, or let it run free and unchecked to the end zone. No take gets a free pass on Wondery’s latest football podcast.

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X Marks the Spot for AJ McCarron’s Return to QB Glory | 28 May 11, 2023

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The XFL is a breeding ground for comeback stories but none bigger or more emotional than AJ McCarron! After leading Alabama to back-to-back national championships in college McCarron flamed out in the NFL. Add to that a torn ACL in 2021 and his days as a starting QB looked long gone. But then the upstart XFL came calling and now McCarron is the league leader in touchdowns for the St. Louis Battlehawks and the XFL’s breakout player! Shek and Shazier talk to the QB about why he chose the XFL over the NFL, his experiences with The Rock, overcoming injuries, and doing it all so his kids could see him play. Plus the guys dive into the return of screen legend Joe Pesci in Peacock’s Bupkis, Max Duggan finding a new home in the NFL, and of course a look ahead to Mother’s Day.

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The Westminster Dog Show Returns in PEAK FORM - With Gail Miller Bisher | 27 May 04, 2023

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It’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show season and there’s a new breed of excitement in the air! Shek and Shazier welcome on-air analyst and Director of Communications Gail Miller Bisher for a crash course on everything that goes into winning Best In Show. From why the the most popular dogs never win to the parameters of “peak form” to what it takes to become a WKC Dog Show judge. Plus the guys break down the GOAT matchup between Steph and LeBron and what it means for their EPIC playoff rivalry, which NFL franchise ACTUALLY had the best draft this year, and with Star Wars Day upon us, how the guys plan to celebrate! May the 4th be with you!

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Russillo Comes in Hot on the NBA Playoffs – With Ryen Russillo | 26 Apr 27, 2023

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It’s NBA Playoff season and the drama is BACK! The Ringer’s resident flamethrower, Ryen Russillo joins Shek and Shazier to break down all the juiciest comeback storylines playing out in the playoffs like: Are the new-look Lakers good enough to get Lebron back to the Finals? Do the upstart Kings have enough juice left to keep the beam lit vs. the Warriors? And could a few key injuries determine who wins the chip this year? Plus the guys weigh in on whether Bijan Robinson cuts the mustard as a top ten pick in the NFL Draft, if he can single handedly put some respect back on the running back position, and if Aaron Rodgers is the answer to the Jets quest to finally emerge from the darkness of NFL purgatory.

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Can Davis/Garcia Usher in a Boxing Renaissance? - With Eddie Hearn | 25 Apr 20, 2023

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Boxing mega fights are BACK! Shek and Shazier are joined by Matchroom boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, talking about this weekend’s MASSIVE super fight between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Ryan Garcia. Eddie gives his prediction on the fight, drops a hot take on if celebrity boxers like Jake Paul are here to stay, teases some potential upcoming mega fights like Joshua vs Wilder and Fury vs Usyk and the gloves come off when everyone makes their pick for boxing GOAT. Plus, Shek and Shazier weigh in on if Damar Hamlin’s return to practice is too soon, how NFL draft prospects are feeling right now leading up to the big day, if the Warriors can claw their way back to slay the Kings, and with Big George Foreman in theaters, the guys talk a little old school boxing!

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A World Series Hero’s Second Act is BANANAS - With Jonny Gomes | 24 Apr 13, 2023

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It ain’t your grandfather’s brand of baseball but the Savannah Bananas are selling out stadiums all over the world by playing a new, fun-first style of America’s Past Time. And World Series hero, Jonny Gomes is helping them do it! Shek and Shazier are joined by the former Red Sox and Royals legend to peel back the layers on “The Harlem Globetrotters of baseball.” Plus OBJ is back, this time with the Ravens, but will his return convince Lamar Jackson to stay? Did we just witness Tiger’s last stand at the Masters? And Shazier recalls the time he and Le’Veon Bell almost came to blows!

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The Resurgence of Records, Stats, and Numbers - With Mike Greenberg | 23 Apr 06, 2023

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Greeny's in the house giving us Big Digit Energy! That's right, numbers are at the heart of our collective sports obsession even as the games we love are constantly changing. But can the kind of long-standing records and stats that fascinated us as kids make a comeback? Shek & Shazier get up with ESPN legend Mike Greenberg to go inside the numbers on his new book, "Got Your Number: The Greatest Sports Legends and the Numbers They Own" for the deepest of deep dives into why those digits on the backs of our favorite athletes' jerseys and printed in the record books mean so darn much to us! If you ever wanted to see Shek geek the eff out, this is the episode for you! Plus in a special edition of the Check Down, the guys go even deeper into iconic player numbers like 7, 13, 23, 33 and more with a little game of jersey number association.

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The Road to Wrestlemania is Paved with Comeback Stories - With Peter Rosenberg | 22 Mar 30, 2023

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It’s Wrestlemania season and Shek and Shazier are joined by Hot 97, ESPN, WWE personality and host of the Cheap Heat podcast, Peter Rosenberg to ACKNOWLEDGE all the juicy, star-studded comeback storylines on the card. From the return of the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes after six years away, to the Emmy-worthy, dramatic reconciliation of Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens as BFF’s and tag team title contenders, to John Cena’s long awaited in-ring comeback after his recent run in Hollywood, the guys go bell-to-bell on every major storyline heading into Wrestlemania 39. Plus it’s opening week for baseball season, Lebron is back just in time for the Lakers’ playoff chase, more March Madness Cinderella stories play out in the NCAA Tournament, and John Wick 4 sparks a deep dive into the best action movie villains of all time.

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Cinderella Madness in the NCAA Tournament - With Darryl Reynolds | 21 Mar 23, 2023

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Chances are your bracket got busted after four major upsets took place in the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. With Cinderella teams like Princeton, Florida Atlantic, Fairleigh Dickinson, and Furman advancing with upset wins over powerhouses like Arizona, Memphis, Purdue and UVA, Shek & Shazier catch up with former Villanova Wildcats National Champion (‘16) Darryl Reynolds to make sense of all these amazing March Madness comeback stories. Plus the guys shed some light on the Aaron Rodgers to the Jets rumors, dream about OBJ to the Steelers, and Shazier books his WWE2K dream match: Ryan “King Shay” Shazier vs. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson!

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Can Austin Aune Go From the Yankees to the NFL? - With Austin Aune | 20 Mar 16, 2023

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He was a two-sport athlete in high school who had to choose between playing D1 quarterback or minor league baseball. Lucky for Austin Aune the New York Yankees made the decision for him, drafting him into their farm system with a million dollar contract. But after six years of bus trips and grinding in the minors, the Yankees released him. Was this the end of his dreams of playing in the pros? Not quite! Instead Aune returned to football, eventually finding his way back under center - this time for the University of North Texas. Now he’s a 29 year-old NFL draft prospect, hoping to have his name called on draft night and he joins Shek and Shazier to take them through every twist and turn along the way! Plus the guys dive into a special draft season edition of “The Check Down” with a look at CJ Stroud’s journey to possible #1 overall pick, if Jaxson Smith-Njigba can overcome an injury plagued 2022 season to reach his potential in the NFL, and what Joey Porter Jr. would look like as a Pittsburgh Steeler.

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The Stunning Return of Jon “Bones” Jones - With Megan Olivi | 19 Mar 09, 2023

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Jon Jones, the UFC's most contentious superstar might be the most talented fighter to ever grace the octagon, but legal troubles, steroid scandals, and contract disputes forced Jones to give up his light heavyweight belt and step out of the spotlight... at least until last Saturday, when "Bones" returned with a vengeance, recapturing the heavyweight title in just two minutes. Does this stunning comeback-- as a heavyweight, no less-- cement Jones' status as the greatest to ever do it? To settle the debate, Shek & Shazier are joined by Megan Olivi, the UFC's lead ringside reporter. Plus, the guys discuss how KD's return from injury will impact the NBA playoffs, decide whether the Giants overpaid to bring back their stars, and debate whether or not they're in on the KFC Double Down.

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