

Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast
CBS Sports, Football, NFL
Pushing the Pile moves the NFL conversation across the line, led by former All-Pro offensive lineman Kyle Long, football analyst Mike Renner, and writer/thinker JP Acosta. Together, the three bring a mix of player perspective, analytics expertise, and sharp cultural insight across 4 episodes a week. It’s like hanging with your buddies and talking ball…if your buddies were 8-year NFL vets, film junkies who helped build evaluation systems used by NFL teams, and one of the most thoughtful young voices breaking down the game today.
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Jan 30, 2020 • 1h 20min
Inside the 49ers & Chiefs, Interviews with Saquon Barkley, Jamal Adams, Arthur Blank & more (Football 1/30)
Thursday's Pick Six podcast features a group of great guests to talk Super Bowl LIV and more! First, Will Brinson is joined by Joe Fortenbaugh of 95.7 The Game in San Francisco to get the perspective of the 49ers fanbase (1:15). Next, Sean Wagner-McGough chats with Bob Fescoe of 610 Sports Radio in Kansas City for a Chiefs perspective (20:15). That's followed by a lineup of great guests that stopped by the set on Radio Row in South Beach, including Giants running back Saquon Barkley (31:30), Falcons owner Arthur Blank (42:00), Seahawks teammates and twins Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin (52:20), Jets safety Jamal Adams (1:00:00) and Bears running back Tarik Cohen (1:11:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2020 • 60min
Super Bowl LIV position-by-position breakdown, Who has the edge: Chiefs or 49ers? (Football 1/29)
Will Brinson is joined by Brady Quinn and Bryant McFadden on Radio Row in South Beach to give a position-by-position breakdown for Super Bowl LIV (2:15). The guys answer if the Chiefs or 49ers have the edge at each unit. Tuesday's video version of the Pick Six podcast on CBS Sports HQ featured 3-time Super Bowl champ and former NFL executive Scott Pioli (28:00) who discussed the remarkable story of 49ers assistant coach Katie Sowers, minority coaches in the NFL, as well as the San Francisco's plan to slow down Kansas City and Patrick Mahomes on Sunday (42:00). Also from Radio Row, an interview with Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (55:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 2020 • 1h 11min
Super Bowl Opening Night Recap, 49ers & Chiefs take the stage in Miami (Football 1/28)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to recap Opening Night for Super Bowl LIV which took place Monday night at Marlins Park in Miami. The guys discussed the most entertaining moments of the night as well as the affect Kobe Bryant's passing had on the mood of the event (14:35). The guys continue to share observations (23:45) and winners (40:00) from the night before analyzing the Chargers breaking up with Philip Rivers (57:00) and the Browns hiring 32-year-old Andrew Berry as their new GM. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 2020 • 1h 6min
Super Bowl week preview, 49ers-Chiefs storylines, listener mailbag (Football 1/27)
Will Brinson is joined by John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to preview Super Bowl LIV week. The guys discuss top storylines they expect from Miami including Patrick Mahomes taking over the league, what if the 49ers picked Mahomes in 2017, a post-Patriots NFL, coaches redemption stories and more. Then, Will, John and Sean answer Super Bowl mailbag questions (32:30), including a debate on the greatest game ever.*Note this episode was recorded late last week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 2020 • 46min
Senior Bowl Week Recap, Evaluating Justin Herbert, Jordan Love & Jalen Hurts, Risers & Fallers (Football 1/24)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson to recap Senior Bowl week from Mobile, Alabama. The guys discuss how teams and scouts approach the week and game (4:45), as well as the performances from Justin Herbert (6:20), Jordan Love (16:15), Jalen Hurts and other quarterbacks over the past couple days (23:00). Will and Ryan also analyze risers (35:00) & fallers from the week, observations of the Lions and Bengals coaching staffs (39:00) and what to watch during the actual game on Saturday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 2020 • 53min
Super Bowl Memories with Bryant McFadden & Pete Prisco, Insight on experience, routine, host cites & more (Football 1/23)
Will Brinson is joined by Bryant McFadden (1:00) and Pete Prisco (29:30) to share countless Super Bowl memories. First, two-time Super Bowl champion and 3-time Super Bowl participant, Bryant McFadden, joins Will to share the importance of experience and routine while also revisiting the Steelers victories in Super Bowls 40 and 43, while avoiding discussing their loss in Super Bowl 45. Then, Pete Prisco hops on the podcast to discuss his 30 years of covering Super Bowls. What's the best Super Bowl location? What's the best halftime show ever? How has the Super Bowl changed? Pete has all the answers! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 2020 • 36min
🚨Eli Manning retiring from NFL, Does he belong in the Pro Football Hall of Fame - Emergency Podcast (Football 1/22)
Eli Manning is retiring from the NFL, so Will Brinson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough fired up an on-brand emergency podcast to summarize his career and discuss the age-old question if he belongs in the Hall of Fame. They also discuss comparisons to Joe Flacco and his brother Peyton as well as what he meant to the Giants over the last 16 seasons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 2020 • 56min
Super Bowl LIV MVP Odds Breakdown, Andy Reid vs. Kyle Shanahan (Football 1/22)
Will Brinson is joined by Brady Quinn and John Breech to discuss Raheem Mostert's incredibly story (3:30), Super Bowl LIV MVP odds (10:30), and the coaching matchup between Andy Reid and Kyle Shanahan (17:30). If he wins next week, is Reid a top 5 coach of all time? The guys also analyze the Packers' problems and how much blame Aaron Rodgers should shoulder (31:30), as well as the importance of the Senior Bowl for teams like the Bengals (45:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 2020 • 20min
Raheem Mostert on NFC Championship performance, career motivation, Super Bowl LIV (Football 1/21)
Will Brinson is joined by 49ers running back and star of the NFC Championship game, Raheem Mostert, ahead of San Francisco's appearance in Super Bowl LIV. Mostert discusses his dominant performance vs the Packers, career adversity and motivation, fatherhood, playing the Super Bowl in his home state, the 49ers creative offense and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 2020 • 53min
Early Super Bowl LIV Betting Preview, Who will Tom Brady & Philip Rivers play for in 2020? (Football 1/21)
Will Brinson is joined by SportsLine expert Kenny White to give an early gambling preview for Super Bowl LIV between the 49ers and Chiefs (1:00). The guys discuss the spread, total and the best timing and approach for how to bet the big game. Then, Will is joined by Jason La Canfora to recap his time in Kansas City for the AFC Championship (25:00), analyze the futures of Tom Brady (35:45) and Philip Rivers (37:45), as well as Jason Garrett's fit with the Giants (46:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices