

This is Football with Kevin Clark
Omaha Productions, ESPN, Kevin Clark
"This Is Football" is a digital show and podcast that runs multiple times per week through the NFL season. It's where you'll find fun and insightful interviews with some of the top NFL players, pundits and coaches with stories and nuggets you won't find anywhere else.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 26min
Stafford and McVay are geniuses with Kyren Williams
Kevin Clark is joined by Rams RB Kyren Williams to give a scouting report on how he's played thus far this year & explain the art of breaking tackles. Kyren tells the story of the best throw he's seen Matthew Stafford make during his time with the Rams and tells an incredible story about Sean McVay's freakish ability to recall plays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Oct 29, 2025 • 48min
Grieving our dads and eventually a Chiefs/Bills preview with Jim Nantz
Jim Nantz, a veteran sports broadcaster for CBS, joins Kevin Clark to discuss the intersection of grief and football. He shares heartfelt advice from Arnold Palmer following his father's passing, highlighting personal loss in his career. They delve into the electric atmosphere of the Bills' stadium and fond memories from past games, including Peyton Manning's iconic 'Omaha' call. Jim also reflects on Josh Allen's evolution as a quarterback and the challenges of keeping stories fresh when broadcasting elite talent.

Oct 23, 2025 • 54min
Week 8 NFL Preview With Terron Armstead & Allen Robinson
Terron Armstead joins Kevin Clark to talk about everything from protecting Drew Brees in New Orleans to leading the Miami Dolphins locker room and learning from Sean Payton’s genius. Armstead opens up about playing through injuries, the evolution of today’s NFL athlete, and why the 2023 Dolphins could’ve been something special.
Then NFL veteran Allen Robinson joins to break down everything from CJ Stroud’s regression with the Texans to Penn State’s coaching chaos after the firing of James Franklin. We dive into the key NFL matchups, wide receiver dynamics, and what makes stars like George Pickens, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba so dangerous on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Oct 20, 2025 • 35min
Trade deadline chaos & Joe Burrow’s return with Ian Rapoport
Kevin Clark is joined by Ian Rapoport to empty the notebook on what he's hearing could happen at the trade deadline this season. Ian details how realistic it is to expect Joe Burrow to return for the Bengals this season. He also explains why the Dolphins have decided not to move on from Mike McDaniel just yet, and lists candidates that could garner head coaching situation this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 2025 • 37min
Week 7 Winners & Losers
Kevin Clark takes a look at the winners & losers from Week 7 in the NFL. Is this the end for Mike McDaniel with the Dolphins following their blowout loss to the Browns? Despite their historic 4th quarter collapse, should Giants fans be encouraged enough by Jaxson Dart's performance to believe they've found their quarterback of the future? Why things haven't clicked for the Commanders this season and the impact that Jayden Daniels injury could have. Why the Colts have solidified themselves as legitimate contenders in the AFC following their win over the Chargers. Plus, Kevin solicits opinions on what the national media gets wrong about the listener's favorite teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 10min
Stats that define the season with Seth Walder and a crazy NFL history story with Dave Fleming
Kevin Clark is joined by Seth Walder to take a look at the numbers that define the NFL season through 6 weeks. Seth details why the league lacks a clear super bowl favorite and why it's more wide open than ever before. Plus, the two quarterbacks who are leading the league in many advanced statistics, the answer may surprise you.
David Fleming then joins to talk about his new book "A Big Mess in Texas: The Miraculous, Disastrous 1952 Dallas Texans and the Craziest Untold Story in NFL History" now available wherever you get your books. Dave shares incredible stories about how the NFL functioned over 60 years ago and how it's changed. Plus, the interaction with baseball hall of famer Reggie Jackson that helped shape him as a writer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2025 • 29min
Why the Bucs & Colts are Super Bowl contenders and the Ravens aren't with Booger McFarland
Kevin Clark is joined by Booger McFarland to discuss what he's changed his mind about through 6 weeks of the season. Hear why Booger believes that Daniel Jones has propelled the Colts into Super Bowl contention. Plus, why he believes Baker Mayfield is the league's most valuable player thus far. Booger also tells amazing stories from his time playing with Peyton Manning in Indianapolis & on the great Buccaneers defenses of the early 2000's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Oct 13, 2025 • 40min
Winners & Losers from Week 6 in the NFL
Kevin Clark gives out his winners & losers from week 6 in the NFL. Kevin details the issues with the Jets and why their rebuild will be complicated.
Why the Carolina Panthers are a winner as they improve to 3-3 with their victory over the Cowboys.
Why the Ravens were wrong to plan on having Cooper Rush as their backup QB.
Kevin is buying all the Drake Maye stock he can get his hands on.
Is it time for the Cleveland Browns to blow everything up?
Is the system failing Cam Ward in Tennessee and what long term repercussions may it have for his career?
Why the Seahawks are for real and are looking like a threat to win the NFC West
What Kevin is ready to admit he was wrong about in regards to Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers
Reaction to Tua Tagovailoa's comments about his teammates skipping players-only meetings
Plus, listeners weigh in on what player/employee/unit they've given up on for their team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2025 • 40min
Bijan Robinson's favorite RBs & Chad Powers star Quentin Plair
Kevin Clark is joined by Bijan Robinson to give his assessment of how his season is going and where he's looking to improve. Bijan details his favorite running backs to watch in the NFL, past and present. Plus, the viral moment from Bijan's college career that he wishes he could have back.
Quentin Plair joins the show to discuss his role as Coach Byrd on the hulu hit show 'Chad Powers'. Quentin explains how he balanced playing for the university of North Carolina with being a lifelong Miami Hurricanes fan. Plus, the details that went into an authentic college football show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2025 • 47min
Mike Vrabel & Cam Ward are great with Will Compton. Plus a Trey Smith interview.
Kevin Clark is joined by Will Compton to discuss what Mike Vrabel is like as a Head Coach and why that means great things for the Patriots. They also agree that they like what they're seeing from Cam Ward.
Chiefs Guard Trey Smith joins to discuss the Chiefs win over the Ravens, the challenges of blocking for Patrick Mahomes and the resurgence of the Chiefs offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


