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Talking Shop Football Pod

Matthew Matera

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33:24

Season 2 Finale - Super Bowl LVI

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2022/02/08

This week on the Talking Shop Football Pod we bring in Eric Colwell, lifelong Bengals fan. Eric and I discuss all things Super Bowl, including Burrow vs Stafford, Chase vs Kupp, the Bengals offensive line vs the Rams front four, and other storylines. Finally, we go through our favorite Super Bowl prop bets. As season two of the pod wraps up, I just want to thank all of the guests that came on the show. And thank you to all the listeners of the podcast. We wouldn't be doing this without you!

41:50

SPECIAL - A golf conversation with America's Guest.

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2022/02/03

My uncle joins the show to talk golf on this week's episode of the Talking Shop Football Pod. Listen in to find out where Tom Brady's home course fits on his list of the 9 greatest private golf clubs in the United States.

34:12

SPECIAL - NFL Conference Title Previews and...

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2022/01/26

This week on the Talking Shop Football Pod we bring in Daniel Villarreal, long time member of the Niners Faithful, to walk us through championship weekend and recap the MADNESS that was the Divisional round in the NFL Playoffs. Additionally, we discuss possible landing spots for Arod, fixing football's overtime rules, Josh Allen vs Patty Mahomes, and over-played football television commercials.

48:26

SPECIAL - NFL Playoff Bracket Selection Show

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2022/01/11

In this episode of the pod, we preview the NFL playoffs through a cooperative game featuring guests Michael Matera and my dad. Tune in to see who wins every game from the Wild Card Round thru the Big Game!

32:32

Bengals prove a cat can change its stripes after all...

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2022/01/04

Welcome in Dylan Lockman for fantasy football championship weekend! This episode is focused on the playoff race, NFL futures, and other storylines in football. We do a deep dive into the AFC playoff picture and discuss whether the Titans or the Chiefs should be favored. We also talk about the young careers of Burrow, Allen, and Herbert and who will ultimate prove to be their generation's most talented star. Finally, Dylan picks 3 games in the NFL for Week 18. Results of 2021 fantasy football:

26:32

Dak's slump, how far can this Cowboys team go in...

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2021/12/18

Welcome in Nico Matera for Week 15 of the Talk Shop Football Podcast! This episode is focused around my family's fantasy football league and other storylines in the NFL. Nico shares his thoughts on the strange roster structure of our fantasy league, and suggests changes for the new year. We spend some time talking about the Dallas Cowboys and how far they can go in the 2021 Playoffs if everyone is healthy. Heavy weight playoffs games in both the friends and family leagues this week for the

54:13

What's the best gambling movie of the last forty...

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2021/12/14

On this week's episode, we bring in the expert, Michael Walsh Ryan, as we break down and rank the seven movies that make up the great gambling movies of the last four decades. Feeling low after not making the playoffs in fantasy, don't worry. Whether you come for great movie recommendations or to wallow in your misery, we've got you covered. We're laying down the list.. the definitive list! Listen in and enjoy!

56:19

Ryan's hair! A fresh bottom for the NY Giants,...

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2021/12/08

Week 13 of the podcast and we’re talking shop with guests Andy Spangenberg and Ryan Matera. Ryan and Andy join the show to talk family fantasy football, random sports facts, and Week 14 NFL picks. We spend some time reminiscing about their web series the Monday Preport, which aired at Fairfield Prep High School from 2015-2016. Written, directed, and starring the duo, the show they put on for their high school was famously inventive and creative. Some recurring segments they did suspiciously popped

54:23

Could we be heading towards a Brady v Belichick Super...

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2021/11/30

Welcome in my dad and uncle Sean for Week 12 of the Talk Shop Football Podcast! This episode is focused around my family's fantasy football league and other storylines in the NFL. At the top, Sean spends 10 minutes bashing the commissioner on the funky fantasy rules in our family fantasy football pool. Manning Brother Broadcast reviews, Curmudgeon Corner, and just how close were the New England Patriots in moving to Connecticut at one point? Results of our fantasy football matchup: Matt (7-5)

31:46

Thanksgiving Day Football Preview show! Take a quick...

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2021/11/25

Welcome in Matthew Renner for Week 11 of the Talk Shop Football Podcast! Renner and Matt discuss Thanksgiving Day Football and favorite Thanksgiving dishes. The guys debate the obligations of a fantasy football manager when your team has been eliminated from contention. Results of our fantasy football matchup: Matt (6-5) loses to Renner (3-8) in a game decided largely by Jonathan Taylor's stunning performance.

38:24

What are the youth up to? Niners run all over the...

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2021/11/16

Welcome in Jared McCray for Week 10 of the Talk Shop Football Podcast! Jared and Matt discuss Week 10 NFL games, Niners football, Bay area sports, and youth trends. Jared humbly responds to how he would do on a major league field or court in various situations. Finally, Jared breaks down matchups for Week 11 in the NFL and gives his three team parlay of the week. Results of our fantasy football matchup: Matt (6-4) defeats Chris Sampson (8-2) in a low scoring matchup decided by a few Cooper Kupp

33:31

Buffalo Bills stinker, which team will OBJ land with,...

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2021/11/09

Welcome in Dave Castellanos "Dave Man" for Week 9 in the NFL! Dave and Matt discuss Week 9 NFL games, desert golf, Vegas betting lines, Q-Aro-D the Covid spreader, and the Titans. Dave breaks down matchups for Week 10 in the NFL and gives his three team parlay of the week. Results of our fantasy football matchup: Dave (6-3) defeats Matt (5-4) in a low scoring game of attrition.

39:50

Will Aaron Rodgers take Green Bay to the promise land...

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2021/11/02

Welcome in John Scalmanini for Week 8 in the NFL! John and Matt make their picks for the best second half players in fantasy football standard scoring leagues. Then John tries to decipher which Tik-Tok trends are real vs. fake. John and Matt discuss the upcoming Bryson - Brooks showdown over Thanksgiving weekend; and finally, John breaks down matchups for Week 9 in the NFL and gives his three team parlay of the week. Results of our fantasy football matchup: John (4-4) loses to Matt (5-3) in close

32:32

Here's the perfect fantasy football team thus far!...

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2021/10/26

Welcome in Chrissi Knowles to talk Week 7 in the NFL and Lost among other topics! Chrissi fills us in on all things college football including her hopes for Michigan this season. Then we talk Bay Area sports including whether the Niners are a great team thats just banged up or just a mediocre team. Chrissi tells us what it's like to rewatch Lost in 2021, and other shows she's watching. Finally Chrissi breaks down matchups for Week 8 in the NFL and gives her three team parlay of the week. Results of

42:18

Has Trevon Diggs wrapped up the Defensive Player of...

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2021/10/19

Week 6 of the NFL season is in the books, we welcome in Dylan Lockman to walk us through his thoughts on the AFC East and his beloved Patriots. We also talk Mahomes vs Rodgers, best players at every jersey number 80-89, and have the Bills taken the crown in the AFC East. After we conclude, Dylan (3-3) beats Matt (3-3) in a nail biter fantasy matchup

16:39

Quick break from football as we discuss the...

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2021/10/14

Matt Klein educates us on the 2021 SF Giants as they hope to beat LA in Game 5.

36:58

Is Kyler Murray Russell Wilson 2.0, or better?...

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2021/10/08

To preview Week 5 of the NFL season, Tommy Hendrickson (not to be confused with the guitarist/songwriter for the Alice Cooper band) joins the show to pick winners and losers, talk about NFL Hall of Fame odds, and give his outlook for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC West division. Then the guys discuss their fantasy matchup including who has a better outlook for Sunday - including Alvin Kamara vs Derrick Henry and Ronald Jones II vs Leonard Fournette

35:51

Who to believe, Brady or Belichick; World Series of...

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2021/10/01

Season 2 of the pod continues with guest Danny Kahle, The guys discuss Bay Area sports including the 104 win SF Giants, Bryson in the long drive championship, football coaches, and finally Danny's 3 can't miss picks for Week 4 of the NFL

28:16

Elijah Mitchell's fantasy value, Stanford Cardinal...

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2021/09/19

Season 2 of the pod continues with none other than Dominic Delfino, The guys discuss Jimmy G's future with the Niners, drafting simultaneously in multiple fantasy leagues, Stanford football, Elizabeth Holmes and tech fake it til you make it ethos, Warriors outlook, and finally Dom's 3 team parlay lock of the weekend!

34:07

Poopy diapers, Andrew crushes Matt Week 1, Mostert...

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2021/09/14

Kicking off Season 2 of the pod with Andrew Lam, who joins us from NYC on the heels of becoming a father. Andrew and Matt talk about their Week 1 matchup, the Chiefs, golf handicaps, the Ryder Cup, and bucket list golf trips. Finally, Lam gives his 3 locks for Week 2 in the NFL.

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