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Football America!

Meadowlark Media

Football America is a show about stories that matter—discussed by people who don’t. Why? Because this beautiful game deserves all of the spotlight. Football raised us. We obsess over it. We fight about it. We name our dogs after retired players, then name our children after those dogs. We talk football the way Sinatra sang songs: with conviction. And drunk. Each week, Dave Dameshek’s embarrassing habit of assigning meaning to frivolous stats is on full display as he is joined by a host of

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52:29

Seeding Sabotage: How the Browns Just Ruined the...

Football America! ·

2025/12/29

The Steelers pulled a Browns. Josh Allen missed an open receiver for the win. And the Sann Francisco 49ers are one step closer to finishing the season with home games only. Geoff Schwartz drops in to chat the future of Lamar Jackson. And Dave Dameshek, lists the NFL town who had the worst year in all of sports. Plus, we're already hyped about the "win-and-in" division battles. The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks will battle for the No. 1 seed, while the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh

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52:53

Iceman and The Swipe: A Week 16 Tornado (feat. Chris...

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2025/12/22

What an insane and extended week of NFL football! Week 16 was a tornado of playoff clinching moments, game deciding calls and even DK Metcalf swiping right on a fan. Meanwhile, the Bears now call Caleb Williams the "Iceman" for his walk off 46-yard strike. Lamar Jackson is being held together with duct tape and bubble gum. And Trevor Lawrence is actually for real. For real. Plus, we have part two of our chat with Chris Long and our good friend Trai Essex from The Snap Count stops by to chat about

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52:55

Why Winning is Hell: Chris Long on Tua & The "Pick...

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2025/12/19

Former NFL star Chris Long joins the show to pull back the curtain on the "Tua" discourse and explains why the average fan underestimates the Herculean effort required to win a single NFL game. Then, we dive into a massive Week 16 slate: The Philadelphia Eagles look to lock up the East, while the Bears and Packers prepare for a Saturday night war. Plus, Dave pitches a wild "Call Out" playoff format—imagine Bo Nix choosing Denver’s first-round opponent on live TV.(Photo by Matt

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57:49

The ACL Apocalypse: Mahomes Out, Chiefs Eliminated,...

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2025/12/15

Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL. It's a massive blow to the Kansas City Chiefs. They've officially been eliminated from the playoffs. Former Chief Lineman Geoff Schwartz helps us make sense of it. Spoiler: the team doesn't have many options. Over in Green Bay, Micah Parsons is dealing with his own torn ACL. It's devastating for the Packers as they vie the NFC North lead. And yet... the season must go on. Our good friend Nick Kostos drops by to sift truth from fiction and explain what these

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53:05

Stop Asking: Is Mahomes Washed? Plus, The NFC North...

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2025/12/08

Week 14 is in the books. The playoff shakeups are the top stories we're diving into. The Pittsburgh Steelers took the pole position for the AFC North. The Green Bay Packers bested the Chicago Bears for control of the NFC North. But a title fight rematch looms. The Kansas City Chiefs run is over as AFC West champs. Despite all the haters making #IsMahomesWashed? trend, Geoff Schwartz says Patrick Mahomes would be an MVP on any other top team. Then Lucy Rohden drops by to chat College Football and all

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52:52

The Six Defining Games of NFL Week 14; Deshaun Watson...

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2025/12/05

Deshaun Watson returns to practice for the Cleveland Browns. Daniel Jones continues to battle a fractured fibula. And first place on the line in AFC North (Steelers vs. Ravens), the AFC South (Colts vs. Jaguars) and the NFC North (Bears vs. Packers). So much drama! Thankfully, we have Sports Illustrated NFL Staff Writer Matt Verderame to walk us through the Top Six NFL Games of Week 14. Then Pro Bowler and future Hall of Famer Von Miller stops by for a can't miss discussion on the state of pro

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52:56

This Looks Like Mike Tomlin's Final Year And Geoff...

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2025/12/01

It was out of bounds for Lane Kiffin to accept the LSU job and also think he could keep coaching Ole Miss. That's what Jonathan Zaslow thinks. He also says Alabama has a shot at nabbing a top four spot with a win in the SEC Championship. In the NFL, parity is ruining and making everything interesting. (Side note: every time you watch the Lions do you think to yourself, maybe it was Ben Johnson all along?) Then we get intel on the Chiefs collapse with former Chief lineman Geoff Schwartz. He also gets

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52:49

Why Caleb Williams is the Best Chicago Bears QB in...

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2025/11/25

Comedian Brad Williams joins the show to bridge us from NFL Week 12 to Thanksgiving. He goes all in on the Jerk List and weighs the merits of such ESPN worthy hot takes like: Caleb Williams is the best Chicago Bears Quarterback in history; the Indianapolis Colts are frauds; the Packers and Cowboys tie is the reason both will make the playoffs. Dave Dameshek and the gang get you from here to Turkey Day on this episode of Football America!(Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/AP) Timestamps: (00:00)

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52:38

How to Think About The Kansas City Chiefs with former...

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2025/11/17

We're entered into Week 12 of the NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs are looking like a team that might not make the playoffs. And yet, no one wants to meet them in the playoffs. It seems like there are no good teams and no bad teams in the NFL. (Aside from the Browns. Calling 42!) But at this point in the season, few things are making sense. That's why we have former Kansas City Chiefs Lineman Geoff Schwartz here to tell truth from fiction. The debate gets heated on this episode of Football

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52:46

Top Five NFL Games to Watch in Week 11 with former...

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2025/11/14

Crazy to think we're already 11 Weeks into the NFL season. It's gone so fast. And now, the pressure builds for every game. (Unless you're Cleveland). That's why we have former NFL Defensive Lineman Gerald McCoy joining the show to give his picks for the Top Five NFL Games of Week 11. Then our podcast friend Jessica Smetana drops in to chat Notre Dame football ahead of the big game against Pitt. Dave Dameshek and the gang got a huge episode ahead to help you make sense of the weekend on this episode

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52:42

The New York Giants Fire Brian Daboll, Sean McDermott...

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2025/11/10

What a week! So many takes being took right now. Think about it: If not for the Browns, the 2 worst teams in football would reside in New York. And if not for a Jackson Dart concussion, Brian Daboll would still be the head coach of the Giants. Sean McDermott is wasting Josh Allen’s prime. Epidurals should be considered PEDs. (Matt Stafford couldn't move in preseason. Now he's having the best year of his career.) If the Patriots win the AFC East, Drake Maye has to be the MVP. Meanwhile, let's keep

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53:27

Joey Mulinaro Debunks Chiefs Conspiracy Theories,...

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2025/11/03

Football Americans, it's time to rethink multibillionaires Woody Johnson and Jimmy Haslam and their impact on the league. People see them as villains. But could they actually be heroes? Then Joey Mulinaro joins the show to debunk Chiefs conspiracy theories. He also weighs-in on airport etiquette. Then our good friend, NFL Lineman Geoff Schwartz comes with a detailed breakdown of the Bills versus Chiefs, and some World Series breaks-down, too. Host Dave Dameshek and the gang play like Sam Darnold on

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54:35

Pablo Torre Weighs In on The JFK Assassination, Mike...

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2025/10/31

Happy Halloween Football America! Is Kevin O'Connell really a quarterback football whisperer or did he just coach great quarterbacks? Will Mike Tomlin pull a Mike Tomlin and beat the Colts? We'll dive into these topics along with listing the Top Five NFL games to watch in Week 9. Plus, Pablo Torre joins the show to answer the unanswered mysteries like the JFK assassination, the Moon Landing and what to do with the Louvre Jewels. Host Dave Dameshek and the gang ponder these deep life questions on

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52:59

Jon Hamm Shares Why he Kicked Dave Out of Their...

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2025/10/27

NFL Week 8 is in the books. And I think we can all agree that it's a crime the Denver Broncos only bust out the Orange Crush Uniforms three times a season. They pop. The Steelers throwbacks? Not so much. They looked putrid. But you know who doesn't look that way? Jon Hamm! Yes, the Jon Hamm aka Don Draper aka Cyclone Simpson aka the guy who, true story, kicked our own Dave Dameshek out of their fantasy football league joins the show for a wide ranging interview that includes his thoughts on... ham

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52:39

Top Five NFL Week 8 Games to Watch, Packers Force...

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2025/10/24

NFL Week 8 is about to kick off. We list the top five NFL games to watch, including a revenge game (let's be real) for Aaron Rodgers against the Packers. Then Dave answers a huge hypothetical question: What if Seattle never left the AFC? Then Brandon Perna answers a philosophical question: Who in their right mind would ever want to become an NFL official? Then Ahman Green answers a monetary question: Would Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers ever pick up a tab? Safe to say, Dave Dameshek and the gang have

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52:20

Patrick Mahomes is Unstoppable, Dave's Mom Has a Mike...

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2025/10/20

It’s episode 18, so naturally, the Football Americans pay tribute to the NFL’s greatest to ever wear the number—plus, Shek’s mom pops in with a birthday story for her childhood neighbor, Mike Ditka (yes, really).‘Heed the Call’s’ Marc Sessler stops by for a film-nerd showdown on Tarantino vs. P.T. Anderson before everyone dives headfirst into the week’s Jerk List.The questions are unending… Where’s the defense in Buffalo and Pittsburgh? Is KC fated for another Super Bowl run? Is Christian McCaffrey

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52:42

Top Five NFL Games To Watch in Week 7, Falcons Soar...

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2025/10/17

Notre Dame and USC on Saturday. Chiefs v Raiders and Dallas v Washington on Sunday. Three words for rivalry games - ooh, la and la. USC Legend Matt Leinart knows a thing or two about that game. He shares what's great about South Bend, Indiana. And then shares why giving blood is the easiest way to save lives. (Find out more: BigTen.Org/Abbott). Then Chris Cote joins the show to work through the top five games to watch this weekend, along with the reason why Oreos are a superior dunking cookie. Punk

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52:55

QB Elation with Baker Mayfield, QB Panic with Jalen...

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2025/10/13

Here are some takes: 1. Weird as it sounds to say about the reigning Super Bowl MVP, Jalen Hurts is officially holding the Eagles back. 2. NFL teams should make like MLB and hold locker-room celebrations after every playoff win. 3. The existence of Myles Garrett proves you shouldn’t break the bank on defensive players. Colleen Wolfe joins the show to address these knee jerk takes. Plus, Geoff Schwartz gives his thoughts on which QB will be taken first in the '26 NFL draft. Dave Dameshek and the gang

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52:56

The Most Consequential Outcomes of NFL Week 5, The...

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2025/10/06

Drake Maye beats the Buffalo Bills by playing like Josh Allen! Emari Demercado cost the Cardinals a playoff spot? The Legend of Indiana Jones continues! And Chris Wittyngham ponders relegation in the NFL. Plus, an expanded list of knee jerk reactions to Week 5 of the NFL season with Witty and former NFL Lineman and Oregon Duck Geoff Schwartz. Dave Dameshek and the gang tush push their way to glory on Football America! Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Chris Wittyngham, Geoff Schwartz Team: Gino

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52:54

Micah Parsons Duels Dallas to a Draw, The Chiefs...

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2025/09/29

Micah Parsons returns to Dallas and sacks Dak Prescott for the game saving... tie. The Steelers Aaron Rodgers beat the Vikings in Dublin with a flurry of short passes. And the Chiefs protect Patrick Mahomes allowing him time to send the Ravens back to Baltimore with a loss. Plus, the Jerk List with Jonathan Zaslow, Points Per Game with Geoff Schwartz. Dave Dameshek and the gang blast 65-yarders (outside no less!) on this episode of Football America! Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Jonathan Zaslow,

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