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Ep. 16: George Kittle, Antoine Bethea and getting into Shea Patterson's pants Dec 19, 2018

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Ian's guests this week are 49ers tight end and fantasy football frenemy George Kittle (9:45) and Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and Arizona Cardinals safety Antoine Bethea (46:00). Also, Mike Garafolo stops his workout and Tom Pelissero sends the refrigerator repairman packing to be part of the show. The guys discuss the recent struggles for the Rams (2:45), the blowout loss on Sunday for the Cowboys versus the Colts (23:45), the future in Carolina (30:00) and much more.

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Ep. 15 - Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen and the search for hair product endorsements Dec 12, 2018

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Ian's guests in Week 15 are a pair of rookie starting QBs that are approaching the end of their debut NFL campaigns - the Jets' Sam Darnold (10:00) and the Cardinals' Josh Rosen (44:30). As usual, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo are also on hand (eventually) to look around the league and dissect the biggest news of the week, including the Vikings' firing offensive coordinator John DeFilippo (3:00), the Raiders letting GM Reggie McKenzie go (24:00), the awesome playoff race (29:30) and the recent struggles of the Pittsburgh Steelers (34:00).

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Ep. 14 - Dave Toub, Pete Thamel and a coaching change in Green Bay Dec 05, 2018

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Ian's guests this week include Kansas City Chiefs assistant head coach Dave Toub (9:00) and Yahoo Sports national college sports writer Pete Thamel (50:30). Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo are also on hand to talk about the Packers' decision to fire Mike McCarthy (23:00) and the Redskins quarterback situation (35:10), among other topics.

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Ep. 13 - Matt Nagy, Aqib Talib and the Celebration of Baldness Nov 28, 2018

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Ian's got two special guests this week with nearly zero hair between them - Bears head coach Matt Nagy (13:15) and Rams cornerback Aqib Talib (45:45) - and baldness becomes a theme from start to finish. Meanwhile, Tom Pelissero (hair) and Mike Garafolo (chrome dome) are on hand to discuss the "fun" goings on in Jacksonville (3:00), the Reuben Foster situation and waiver claim by the Redskins (32:00), Drew Brees for MVP (41:00) and the resurgent Seahawks (55:45).

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Ep. 12 - Case Keenum, Tyrann Mathieu and Ian's ongoing battle with a cough Nov 21, 2018

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Broncos quarterback Case Keenum (13:30) and Texans defensive star Tyrann Mathieu (51:00) are Ian's special guests this week. Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo are on hand as well to talk about everything going on around the NFL, including the epic Chiefs-Rams game on Monday night (2:30), the debut of Lamar Jackson for the Ravens (28:00), Alex Smith's horrific injury (34:15) and the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears (37:00).

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Ep. 11 - Stefon Diggs, Corey Davis and Ian's "Psychic Powers" Nov 14, 2018

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It's a pass-happy edition of RapSheet and Friends this week as Ian is joined by Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (12:30) and Titans pass-catcher Corey Davis (49:00). Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo are also on hand as usual to discuss various goings on around the league, including Le'Veon Bell (5:20), the coaching situations with the Jets, Bengals and Browns (24:00) and answer the question nobody with any sense is asking: is Tom Brady on the decline? (36:00)

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Ep. 10 - Kareem Jackson, Calvin Ridley and Ian's new, used shoes Nov 07, 2018

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On a Crimson Tide-heavy edition of RapSheet and Friends, Ian's guests are a pair of former Alabama stars - Kareem Jackson of the Houston Texans (14:00) and Calvin Ridley of the Atlanta Falcons (42:30). And, as always, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero are on hand to offer their unique perspective. The guys discuss the Cowboys (7:45), John Harbaugh's job status (25:00), the Jets (28:30), Packers (32:30) and much more - including the intricacies of the etiquette of bestowing a pair of used shoes on a colleague.

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Ep. 9 - Rams GM Les Snead and the inside details of the Dante Fowler trade Oct 31, 2018

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On Tuesday, Rams GM Les Snead pulled off one of the bigger trades of this year's deadline - acquiring pass rusher Dante Fowler from the Jacksonville Jaguars for a pair of draft picks. On Wednesday, he became Ian Rapoport's "special friend," joining RapSheet and Friends to talk about the inner workings of the deal (14:30). On the rest of a Halloween / trade deadline RapSheet and Friends mashup, Ian and "regular friends" Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero talk Halloween costumes (1:00), give an update on Mike's beef with the MMQB podcast (4:00), discuss the firings in Cleveland (6:15) plus react to the trade deadline dealings of the Rams (33:15), Lions/Broncos (38:30) and Packers (41:00). Ian also goes into detail on what happened on Monday with his reports on Josh Gordon (44:10). (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

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Ep. 8 - Cordarrelle Patterson, Darius Leonard, Snacks Traded and Podcast Beef Oct 24, 2018

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Ian's got a pair of high-profile guests this week - New England Patriots KR/WR Cordarrelle Patterson (15:30) and Indianapolis Colts rookie linebacker and Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate Darius Leonard (39:40). As usual, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo cleared their calendars to join the show, though Mike had to phone it in from the Jersey Turnpike this week and Tom couldn't manage to find his clothes in time. The guys talk about the New York Giants starting what looks like it's going to be a fire sale (5:00), the Amari Cooper trade to Dallas (29:30) and manage to begin a discussion about Hue Jackson potentially taking over play-calling duties in Cleveland with an extended conversation about jalapeño tequila (35:00). All that, plus the start of what looks to be the NFL Podcast Beef of 2018 (50:50) as Mike takes umbrage - yes, umbrage - with the fine folks at MMQB. Look out, Albert Breer: we're coming for you.

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Ep. 7 - Cowboys COO Stephen Jones on Dak, Defense and Dallas Life Oct 17, 2018

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Ian's special guest this week is Dallas Cowboys COO, EVP and Director of Player Personnel Stephen Jones (10:50), who talks about Dak Prescott, a surging Dallas defense and much more. NFL Network colleague Kim Jones - no relation - also phones in to talk about the always entertaining New York Giants (47:55). And as usual, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero are on hand to keep Ian honest. This week, they teach him how to sell a story (4:00) and discuss Jon Gruden's unique press conference (26:40). They also let you listen in as they discuss what they need to know (or need to see?) this weekend in the NFL. Someday, together, we'll all decide what that segment is called. Then it'll change again the very next week. Consider it the gift that keeps on giving. (40:00)

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