Games with Names
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Hosted by former Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman, Games with Names is a sports history podcast on a search to find the greatest games of all time. From the infamous to the unforgettable, Jules dives back into the classic matchups and eras across all of sports history. Joined by the players, coaches, and celebrity fans that lived it, we’ll uncover first-hand insights and never-before-heard stories, shining new light and perspective on the greatest games in sports history. Subscribe wherever you listen: gameswithnames.com For more Games With Names: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gameswithnames/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@games.with.names Twitter: https://twitter.com/gameswithnames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gameswithnames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GamesWithNamesPodcast
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Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 38min
"The Bush Push" with Matt Leinart | USC vs. Notre Dame
Matt Leinart is in studio! He’s here to break down one of the greatest and most controversial college football games of all time: “The Bush Push.” Matt joins us on the couch (3:03). We go back to October 2005 (34:05). We look at the Notre Dame and USC rosters (45:39). We dive into the game ( 1:01:18). We score it (1:14:15). We hit the GWN hotline (1:25:52). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 6, 2024 • 2h 6min
"Dynasty 2.0" with Rob Gronkowski | Super Bowl XLIX: Patriots vs. Seahawks
Rob Gronkowski is back in studio talking about one of the greatest Super Bowls of all time! Jules and Gronk are breaking down their first championship victory: Super Bowl XLIX New England Patriots versus the Seattle Seahawks. Roberto joins us on the couch (3:10). We go back to February 2015 (16:50). We look at the Pats and Hawks rosters (34:48). We dive into the game (54:46). We score it (1:48:33). Gronk sticks around to help us answer fan questions from the GWN hotline (1:52:54). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 42min
“The Snowvertime Game” with LeSean McCoy | Colts vs. Bills
LeSean McCoy is in studio! He's a 2x Super Bowl Champion, Pitt legend, and the man they call Shady. He was a beast in snow games so it’s only right that we revisit his walk-off TD against Indy in 2017 aka “The Snowvertime Game.” Shady joins us on the couch (4:09). We go back to December 2017 (33:30). We dive into each roster and the game (47:55). We score this game (1:29:55). We wrap it up by answering some DMs (1:35:09). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 47min
“The Legion of Boom Game” with Charissa Thompson | Super Bowl XLVIII: Seahawks vs. Broncos
Charissa Thompson is in studio! She's the host of Fox NFL Kickoff and Amazon’s TNF and also a Seattle native and die hard Seahawks fan. So we’re talking about the time the Seahawks beat Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos for their first Super Bowl title: that’s right, it’s Super Bowl XLVIII. Games with Names has an exciting news update (3:00). Charissa joins us on the couch (4:30). We look at what was going on in February of 2014 (21:19). We dive into these rosters and talk Legion of Boom (44:25). We get into the game (1:17:40). We score this one (1:32:39). We wrap it up by hitting the hotline (1:35:05).Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 18min
"The Can't Wait Game" with Rich Eisen | 2010 AFC Divisional Round: Jets vs. Patriots
Rich Eisen joins us in studio! As a long suffering Jets fan, Rich wanted to revisit their last playoff win which just so happened to be against the Patriots in the 2010 season’s Divisional Round. Rich joins us on the couch (2:53). We take a look at the world in January of 2011 (23:31). We get into these rosters and the game (47:50). We wrap it up by scoring this game (1:04:20). We conclude the episode by taking some questions from you, the fans (1:09:58). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2024 • 2h 18min
"The Immaculate Reception" with Terry Bradshaw | 1972 AFC Divisional Round: Raiders vs. Steelers
Terry Bradshaw joins us in studio! Together, we’re diving deep into “The Immaculate Reception.” As far as a game with a name goes, does it get much better? Terry joins us on the couch (3:00). We take a look at what was going on in January of 1972 (36:20). We dive into each of these Hall of Famer packed rosters (1:07:30). We get into the game (1:28:12). We wrap this thing up with a score (1:56:21). And last, but certainly not least, we hit the hotline to answer some voicemails (2:11:55). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 18, 2024 • 2h 1min
"Squish the Fish" with Gary Gulman | 1985 AFC Championship: Patriots vs. Dolphins
Gary Gulman is with us in studio! He's a Massachusetts native, Patriots die hard, and comedy legend. We’re looking at the pre-Brady high water mark for the New England football Patriots: the 1985 AFC Championship Game. Gary joins us on the couch (3:22). We take a look at what was going on in January of 1986 (13:30). We revisit these teams and dive into the game (45:25). We wrap this thing up with a score (1:40:30). Finally, we take some calls and deliberate on what we should name the studio (1:47:36).Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2024 • 1h 30min
“Wide Right” with Tom Papa | Super Bowl XXV: Bills vs. Giants
We’ve got comedian and Giants fan, Tom Papa in studio to relive one of the best Super Bowls of all time: "Wide Right." Tom joins us on the couch (2:40). We head back to January of 1991 (36:58). Then we dive into this game and run through the rosters (44:26). We give this one a score (1:15:13). Finally, we look back at some of the most heartbreaking field goal misses in football history (1:21:53). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 10min
“The Double Pass” with Danny Amendola | 2014 AFC Divisional Round Ravens vs. Patriots
He’s back! That's right, we've got our pal Danny Amendola aka Coach Dola from the Wynn Las Vegas for a very special BONUS episode. Today, we’re diving into an all time classic: the 2014 AFC Divisional Round game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots. Dola joins us in studio (4:01). We head back to January of 2015 to see what was going on in the world (14:35). We run through these rosters (22:25). Then we break down this absolute classic of a game (31:04). Finally, before we hit the craps tables, we give this one a score (58:12). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 24min
“The Super Blood Wolf Moon Game” with Rob Riggle | 2019 AFC Championship Patriots vs. Chiefs
We’ve got comedian, actor, and die hard Chiefs fan Rob Riggle in studio! We’re diving into the 2019 AFC Championship game aka “The Super Blood Wolf Moon Game” between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs. Rob joins us on the couch (4:54). We go back in time to January 2019 (27:45). We run through these rosters (42:18). Then we dissect this OT thriller (51:30). We wrap this thing up by giving a very controversial score (1:18:27). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
