The Trenches Show with Zaire Franklin

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Episode 12 | "Hellcats & Teslas" Dec 01, 2023

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Episode 12 of The Trenches Show kicks off with some tight end talk (1:30), Zaire and EJ discuss the Shaq Leonard situation after he was released by the Colts last week (10:48), EJ says Shaq stood tall all season and put in the work every day (20:38), and they recap the week 12 victory over Tampa (29:57). The guys detail their what they each did for Thanksgiving (33:00), Zaire breaks down how he got an offensive snap on Sunday (43:44), he speaks to all the haters who said he missed his block (57:20), Tim got some TV time during the Tampa game (1:11:05), they debate their favorite Christmas movies of all time (1:19:16), + MORE!

Episode 11 | "Generationally Ashy" Nov 24, 2023

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Episode 11 of The Trenches Show starts with Speed asking who the president is (4:40), they discuss Drake's new 'For All The Dogs' 6 track release (17:36), recap their weekend in New York where they joined The Joe Budden Podcast (29:37), and Zaire says to quit with the 'generationally ashy' comments on his knuckles (39:45). The guys make their picks for this weekend's big Michigan vs Ohio State game (47:41), Syracuse fired their head football coach (1:01:21), Speed and Zaire are ready for week 11 (1:14:02), + MORE!

Episode 10 | "Wiener Schnitzel" Nov 17, 2023

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Episode 10 of The Trenches Show begins with Zaire calling himself the new International Baddie (4:25), he says the team really enjoyed its time in Frankfurt, Germany for week 10 (17:16), Tyrese Maxey dropped 50 in a game for the 76ers (24:26), and New England is always a hated rival (36:12). Zaire says people are out here disrespecting his name (40:03), Julian Blackmon & Kenny Moore II are like air traffic controllers back there in the secondary (55:23), Zaire hates you if you start celebrating Christmas right after Halloween (1:02:28), he airs out his frustration with his alma mater Syracuse (1:10:37), + MORE!

Episode 9 | "Make a Statement" (feat. Kenny Moore) Nov 10, 2023

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Episode 9 of The Trenches Show kicks off with the introduction of the show's 2nd ever guest, Colts CB Kenny Moore (3:27), fresh off of 2 pick-sixes against Carolina. Zaire says Kenny is the definition of how you should practice (8:59), Kenny explains how he handled the losing streak as a team leader (16:10), he comments on what it was like to play against former Colts head coach Frank Reich (22:10), and the different DJ personalities in the Colts locker room (27:09). Kenny discusses his family's role in his success (33:32), recapping a crazy week of NFL football across the league (44:12), Kenny calls out Speed for his obsession with Blitz Fits (56:17), he explains his process when it comes to game day fits (1:02:07), would Wemby beat prime Shaq? (1:13:12), + MORE!

Episode 8 | "6 Seed" Nov 03, 2023

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Episode 8 of The Trenches Show starts with the guys checking Jayda after last week's pod (1:48), they recap the week 7 game against the Browns (6:45), debate Myles Garrett vs TJ Watt (15:27), and Tim takes a shot at Zaire for his fits (33:00). Zaire calls Taysom Hill a Karen (41:20), Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan cheating scandal (50:13), they each list their top 5 white boys in the league (56:05), Chris Olave getting pulled over (1:02:54), + MORE!

Episode 7 | "Read My Mind" Oct 27, 2023

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Episode 7 of The Trenches Show With Zaire Franklin kicks off with pregnancy scare stories (4:58), Zaire says "our parents were just people, that had kids" (12:07), Zaire introduces a new show segment, Good Jawn Bad Jawn (21:53), and Tim takes aim at McDonald's mambo sauce as the first ever Bad Jawn (23:28). Jayda shares what an acceptable first date looks like (31:28), Tim asks his dates the hard questions right away (38:04), woman logic with Jayda and Jada (45:15), Tim praises the BET Awards performances (52:34), + MORE!

Episode 6 with Jonathan Taylor | The Trenches Show With Zaire Franklin Oct 20, 2023

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Episode 6 of The Trenches Show begins with week 5 talk and the Colts victory over the Titans (6:19), they cover the tough week 6 game at Jacksonville (35:01) and the Steve Smith-Jerry Jeudy situation (42:14). Colts RB Jonathan Taylor joins the show as The Trenches first guest ever (51:33), JT discusses what it was like to be on IR (56:33), he talks about his favorite moments throughout his career (1:06:47), says he never saw himself playing anywhere but Indianapolis (1:18:20), what he thinks of Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson (1:32:40), + MORE!

Episode 5 (Part 2) | "QBs in Space" Oct 13, 2023

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Episode 5 part 2 of The Trenches Show kicks off with a conversation around fans fighting at games (2:20), Zaire compares the NFL to Love & Hip Hop (11:58), and they detail the Chris Jones and Rodney Harrison situation (15:42). Zaire calls out Phillip Lindsay for hating on the Broncos (23:58), EJ says he isn't feeling Usher as the Super Bowl halftime show (33:42), Tim asks if Indianapolis is a good host city (41:22), + MORE!

Episode 5 (Part 1) | "QBs in Space" Oct 06, 2023

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Episode 5 part 1 of The Trenches Show begins with a discussion about social media etiquette after a loss (3:52), Zaire breaks down his situation with Lamar Jackson (11:10), why holding an early lead is the hardest thing in football (18:52), and Zaire expresses his love for Lucas Oil Stadium (24:10). Anthony Richardson is the truth and Shane Steichen loves Meek Mill (28:06), Jayda is sick of Taylor Swift (34:06), Zaire wants respect put on her name (36:48), + MORE!

Episode 4 (Part 2) | "Find the Camera" Sep 29, 2023

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Episode 4 part 2 of The Trenches Show begins with Z and EJ saying they'd take Shedeur Sanders over Caleb Williams (:54), Zaire brings the Alex Mattison situation to light (4:27), Speed admits he spies on a fan group chat (7:18), and Tim argues for b-ball players everywhere in the football versus basketball debate (12:30). Zaire and EJ describe what it's like to be on scout team (21:07), Tim asks if a Super Bowl ring stamps you (23:25), Z and Speed debate the best linebacker groups in the league (35:04), + MORE!

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