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The Athletic Show

Welcome to your essential weekly breakdown of the biggest stories in sports, brought to you by the most extensive sports newsroom ever assembled. Every Saturday, Robert Mays, Zena Keita and Jason Goff will explain the stories behind the headlines, leaning on the expertise of The Athletic"s esteemed reporters to cut through the noise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:34

Vibe Check: NFL Playoff Previews & the Death of SEC...

The Athletic Show ·

2026/01/10

Zena, Robert and Jason are kicking off the New Year by digging into the seismic shifts rocking the football world.Madeline Hill and Charlotte Wilder from The Sports Gossip Show join the show for a special "Vibes-Only" NFL Playoff Preview. We’re ranking every playoff team from "Immaculate" to "Horrific" and spilling the tea on the off-field drama you might have missed—from front-office feuds to Jordon Hudson’s latest correspondences.Plus, after Indiana’s historic 38-3 dismantling of Alabama in the

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35:08

Steve Kerr on dealing with Father Time + Saving or...

The Athletic Show ·

2025/12/20

Zena Keita sits down with Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr for a remarkably candid conversation about the "inevitable" end of the Warriors' dynasty. Kerr opens up about the "beauty in the struggle" of chasing one last ring, facing his own retirement, and what life looks like after coaching Steph Curry.Then, The Athletic’s senior writer Sam Amick joins the crew fresh from Las Vegas to break down the NBA Cup results. The team plays a game of "Save It or Scrap It"—debating whether the league

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28:39

What is football and who gets to play it?

The Athletic Show ·

2025/12/13

Join Zena, Jason, and Robert for a brand new episode of The Athletic Show as they tackle the biggest existential question in sports right now: What exactly is "football" and who gets to play it?Rundown:-Old man Rivers - The Colts have signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to save their season. We debate if this is a brilliant move or an experiment destined to crash and burn.-Should we kick the term soccer to the curb? - With the World Cup coming to the US next year, the debate is heating up: Should we

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31:34

Will the US Men's National Team fly or flop in World...

The Athletic Show ·

2025/12/06

The countdown to 2026 has officially begun! Zena Keita, Robert Mays, and Jason Goff are back for a special edition of The Athletic Show dedicated entirely to the biggest sporting event on the planet. With the World Cup coming to North America, the stakes have never been higher.US Soccer legend Landon Donovan joins the crew to discuss what we can expect from the Men’s National Team—are they headed for glory or global embarrassment? Plus, The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio stops by to set the stage for the

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30:39

The Golden Age of tight ends, the fan fueled firing...

The Athletic Show ·

2025/11/22

This week on The Athletic Show, Zena Keita, Robert Mays, and Jason Goff are joined by Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis and NFL reporter Jourdan Rodrigue to explore the Golden Age of Tightends—how the position evolved, why it’s having a moment, and whether the spotlight is here to stay.The team also discusses the fan-fueled firing of Mavericks GM Nico Harrison and the rapid rise of women’s volleyball and why League One Volleyball might be the next breakout pro sport. Plus, stick around for this

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33:35

Soccer Stars Leaving, Fans Flipping and MLB's Latest...

The Athletic Show ·

2025/11/15

This week on The Athletic Show, Zena Keita, Robert Mays, and Jason Goff discuss why top U.S. women’s soccer stars are heading overseas and what does it mean for the future of the NWSL? Then, more and more fans are rooting for teams outside their home town.Is that good or bad for sports?Finally, former MLB pitcher and agent Dave Steart helps break down the growing crisis in baseball after Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted for fixing pitches in an illegal betting

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33:56

Tennis Players Playing Too Much, "Shoe Doping" And...

The Athletic Show ·

2025/11/08

This week on The Athletic Show, Zena, Robert, and Jason dive into a packed slate of stories across the sports world. Dan Wiederer pulls back the curtain on what really happens when NFL players get traded — from the whirlwind logistics to the toll on families. Then a look at “Super shoes” that are reshaping marathons and sparking debate about fairness.Finally, The Tennis Podcast's David Law helps break down British tennis star Jack Draper's comments this week about the sport's grueling schedule

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27:59

NBA Scandals, College Football Payouts and WNBA CBA...

The Athletic Show ·

2025/11/01

In Episode 2 of The Athletic Show, Zena Keita, Robert Mays and Jason Goff are joined by John Hollinger to debate whether it's time to do away with the NBA Draft.The Athletic's WNBA reporter Sabreena Merchant also stops by with the inside scoop on the W's contentious CBA negotations while college football coaches receive tens of millions of dollars in buyouts.Plus, LFG is back with a number you won't believe.Rundown-WNBA Standoff-How To Get $50M to Not Work-Should We Kill the NBA Draft?-Learning

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30:38

The NBA Betting Scandal, The Dodgers, & Raising...

The Athletic Show ·

2025/10/25

In the premiere episode of The Athletic Show, our hosts Zena Keita, Robert Mays, and Jason Goff break down the latest news on the NBA betting scandal, discuss money in the World Series, and profile John Brown – the father of Amon-Ra St Brown and possibly the most interesting dad in the NFL. Plus: tortilla throwing at Texas Tech!RundownThe NBA Betting Scandal & Money In The World SeriesRaising Amon-Ra St BrownLFG: Texas' Tortilla-Throwing BanHosts:Zena Keita @itszenakeitaRobert Mays

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0:42

The Athletic Show lands this Saturday!

The Athletic Show ·

2025/10/23

The Athletic Show is here! Watch every Saturday on Amazon Fire TV, or watch and listen on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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