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Ben Solak joins the show to kick off Conference Championship weekend with previews and picks for every matchup. The discussion breaks down the biggest storylines, key matchup advantages, and which teams are built to make a championship run. Plus, the episode ranks the best and worst coaching and front office moves so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by a pair of former All-Pros to help set the table for Sunday's championship games. First, former Broncos CB Chris Harris Jr. joins to discuss the similarities between the current Broncos team and the Super Bowl Champion Broncos from a decade ago. Chris shares his thoughts on how the game has changed and why dominant defenses are suddenly having a resurgence. Plus, his impressions of Seattle's defense and what he thinks Sam Darnold needs to do to get to the Super Bowl. Then former MVP Shaun Alexander joins to discuss how the Seahawks have been able to return to greatness. Hear what Shaun thinks of the current Seattle secondary and how it compares to the legion of boom. Plus the running backs he enjoys watching the most & incredible stories from his playing days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina and Domonique break down every single game from the Divisional round weekend: Rams OT win over the Bears, Seahawks crushing the 49ers, Broncos OT escape past the Bills, and the Patriots defeat of the Texans. Plus, they react to the most surprising news surrounding the NFL coaching carousel. Timecodes: 0:00 Welcome To The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny 0:40 The Most Surprising Coaching News 2:10 Divisional Round Recap: Rams Defeat Bears 20-17 (OT) 17:35 Divisional Round Recap: Patriots Beat Texans 28-16 33:20 Divisional Round Recap: Broncos Top Bills 33-30 (OT) 53:35 Divisional Round Recap: Seahawks Crush 49ers 41-6 1:04:15 See you next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conference Championship Weekend is set, and Kevin Clark breaks down one of the wildest playoff slates we’ve seen in years. From Caleb Williams’ video-game miracle throw to Sean McVay’s questionable game management, Kevin reacts to Bears-Rams, the state of modern playoff football, and why defense is officially back in the NFL. He dives deep into the decision not to go for two, what Chicago should feel coming out of the loss, and why this game may define how Caleb Williams is viewed going forward. Plus:• Why Super Bowl odds for the Broncos don’t make sense• Sean McVay coaching “not to lose”• The Texans’ collapse, and why CJ Stroud’s performance may have permanently changed Houston’s franchise outlook• Why the era of paying every quarterback immediately might be over Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Division Round Night One is in the books, and Kevin Clark is reacting to everything that went wrong, especially for Buffalo. Kevin breaks down the Bills’ devastating playoff loss to the Broncos, the controversial late call that ended the game, and why this might be the most painful loss of the Josh Allen era. Kevin explains why this loss feels different, and why a full organizational audit may finally be unavoidable. Plus: What Buffalo must fix this offseason (and why standing pat isn’t an option) Seahawks-49ers wasn’t complicated and why Seattle looks terrifying Initial reactions to the latest NFL coaching hires, John Harbaugh to the Giants and Kevin Stefanski to Atlanta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Barnwell joins the show to kick off Divisional Round coverage with previews and picks for every matchup. The conversation breaks down key storylines, matchup advantages, and which teams are built for a postseason run. (0:00) Welcome To The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny! 0:30) Divisional Round Preview (1:20) Bills @ Broncos Preview (24:25) 49ers @ Seahawks Preview (39:20) Texans @ Patriots Preview (57:25) Rams @ Bears Preview (1:14:02) See You Next Time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Courtney Cronin joins Kevin Clark to break down the Bears’ stunning playoff win over the Packers. They dive into Ben Johnson’s immediate impact, Caleb Williams’ development, and whether the Bears are truly changing as a franchise.   From there, Kevin and Courtney zoom out to the rest of the NFL playoffs, which teams are actually built to make a Super Bowl run, coaching edges that matter, and why some contenders are more fragile than they look.   They wrap with a preview of the national title game between Miami and Indiana. Hear how the alums of both schools are feeling about their team headed into Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter starts the podcast with a look back at the 9-year-anniversary of the Los Angeles Rams hiring of Sean McVay and what that decision meant for the franchise and how swinging the bat on a homerun hire can change an organization forever. Peter uses the McVay hire to detail the rising stars of this coaching cycle--Nathan Scheelhaase, Klint Kubiak, Chris Shula, and Jaguars offensive wunderkind Grant Udinski. Then, just 48 hours after his Jaguars being eliminated from the 2025 playoffs, Liam Coen does a rare "exit interview" with Peter, reflecting and recapping the season and journey that was. Coen sits with Peter for an all-encompassing deep dive and appreciation on the season that was. Peter and Liam talk about hiring a staff, building a culture, facing Hall of Fame coaches, Trevor Lawrence, coaching philosophies, Baker Mayfield, and so much more. Jaguars fans have a real one. Coen is open, honest, and vulnerable in this rare conversation so soon after playoff elimination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina and Domonique Foxworth break down every single game, from the biggest statements to the most head-scratching moments, and what it all means as the NFL playoffs roll on. Plus, they react to the shocking news of Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons, unpacking his legacy, impact on the franchise, and what’s next for Pittsburgh. (0:00) Welcome (0:15) Wild Card Recap  (0:35) Texans Dominate Steelers 30-6 (15:35) Patriots Cruise Past Chargers 16-3 (24:00) Chargers Fire Oc Greg Roman After Loss To Patriots  (28:33) 49ers Upset Eagles 23-19 In Philadelphia (36:08) Bills Outlast Jaguars 27-24 (47:15) Bears Come Back, Beat Packers 31-27 (55:55) Mike Tomlin Steps Down After 19-Season Run In Pittsburgh (1:01:30) Rams Top Panthers 34-31 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark gives his immediate reaction to the news that Mike Tomlin is out in Pittsburgh after 19 years. What might be next for Tomlin and why even some teams that have head coaches should be in the market for him. Then Kevin is joined by Titans First Team All-Pro Jeffery Simmons to discuss what the Titans have to look forward to following a rough season. Jeff shares what he saw from Cam Ward in year one, and why he believes there's reason for optimism for him in year 2.  Jeff gives insight into what makes the remaining playoff teams uniquely tough. Jeff shares what he saw from the Rams early in the season, reluctantly gives praise to the division rival Texans defense, and why 49ers LT Trent Williams is so tough to go against. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices