Lead Block

Julian Kantor

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Lead Block is the football podcast that charges forward saying the things that need to be said, asking the questions that need to be asked, and getting to the BOTTOM of "what's really going on."

13/01/2018

Ep. 10: W*LDCARD

Starring Jamie Parreno, John Warren and Ben Esposito Shady dealings, broken promises, and misleading media ledes are on a collision course as the Lead Block saga reaches its boiling point in the W*LDCARD episode, providing riveting twists, dramatic music, and a shocking conclusion the likes of which have yet to been seen in a football podcast.

45 min
04/01/2018

Ep. 9: Week 17 with Steven Kantor

Julian is joined by his Dad (and Mom, in an unplanned cameo appearance) to say goodbye to the 2017 season, fulfilling contractual obligations and erasing long-held debts by discussing — the final week of the NFL season; a New Years' resolution to get one's house in order; a pinpoint diagnosis of what ails the Philadelphia Eagles offense that no one is talking about; and a final perilous plunge into profitable prognostication. Show Contents: Previously On (0:00) Intro (1:03) Lead Talk (5:56) New Segment Debut (15:38) Lead Balk (26:07) Lead Chalk (36:15)

46 min
21/12/2017

Ep. 8: Week 15 with Jake Rowell, Christina DeSilva Rowell and Gee Yeung

A jam-packed three guest panel of Hollywood star power breaks ground in Episode 8, the penultimate episode of the season. Visionary veterans of the visual arts industry Jake Rowell, Christina DeSilva Rowell and Gee Yeung join Julian to discuss — the ongoing action of the NFL season; an advanced methodology that yields expected value of an unexpected variety; the supreme significance of contrast of tone; and a sweeping survey of the NFL divisional ranks. Show Contents: Previously On (0:00) Intro (1:15) Lead Talk (8:28) Lead Chalk (18:23) Lead Smock (28:33) New Segment Debut (41:09) Outro (58:02)

60 min
07/12/2017

Ep. 7: Week 13 with Patrick Ruwe and John Kim

In Episode 7, decorated football professional Patrick Ruwe joins returning entrepreneur John Kim to ascertain "what's really going on" with — week 13 of the 2017 football year; a historical frame for an ongoing saga; an outlandishly complex system of communication; and the one-in-a-million odds that set Lead Block into motion. Show Contents: Previously On (0:00) Intro (1:04) Lead Talk (4:40) Lead Frock (15:19) New Segment Debut (26:52) Lead Chalk (43:29) Outro (55:01)

57 min
23/11/2017

Ep. 6: Thanksgiving Special with Sunil Kalwani and Anisha Jethwani

Technology titans Anisha Jethwani and Sunil Kalwani join Julian for a festive Thanksgiving special edition of Lead Block, in which camaraderie and competition drive conversation on — a holiday cornucopia of moneymaking challenges; a (seemingly unnecessary) update on the Kelly Green controversy; a deliciously befitting new segment debut; and a task that brings the fiercest of rivals together in shared resolve. Show Contents: Previously On (0:00) Intro (0:58) Lead Talk EXTRA (4:34) Lead Chalk (6:27) Lead Frock (22:57) New Segment Debut (30:32) Lead Lock, Lead Knock (45:03) Outro (1:03:18)

1h 5m
09/11/2017

Ep. 5: Week 9 with John Warren

The devil gets his day in Episode 5, in which we invite John Warren, videogame producer extraordinaire and (for some reason) Dallas Cowboys fan, onto the show. Fiery debate ensues on such topics as — the events of week nine; the endlessly unfolding drama across the world wide web; numbers that don't quite add up; and a hidden conspiracy that throws geopolitical events of the past year and beyond into question. Show Contents: Previously On (0:00) Intro (0:59) Lead Talk (6:49) New Segment Debut (16:25) Lead Chalk (28:56) Lead Bloc (With a C) (40:24) Outro (51:35)

55 min
26/10/2017

Ep. 4: Week 7 with Peter Clune

Episode 4 brings documentary truth-teller Peter Clune into the Lead Block family, cutting through to the pure facts regarding — week seven of the 2017 campaign; a movement sweeping the nation; the ever-deeper dive into the bottomless pit of reality; and a highly produced examination of the embodiment of success. Show Contents: Previously On (0:00) Intro (0:53) Lead Talk (4:46) New Segment Debut (14:25) Lead Chalk (27:51) Lead Lock, Lead Knock (38:02) Outro (56:45)

59 min
12/10/2017

Ep. 3: Week 5 with Ascot Smith

Award winning writer and designer Ascot Smith joins Julian in Episode 3 to discuss — week five of the NFL season; the media's agenda-driven penchant for misrepresenting teams; navigating the shifting sands of time; and crunching the numbers to uncover potential events yet to occur. Show Contents: Highlight Reel (0:00) Intro (1:04) Lead Talk (5:58) Lead Balk (15:05) New Segment Debut (27:14) Lead Chalk (40:59) Outro (52:01)

54 min
28/09/2017

Ep. 2: Week 3 with Sam Roberts

In Episode 2, Julian welcomes Sam Roberts, Indiecade festival director and football powerhouse insider, into the fold, who delivers high-level analysis to — a matter of certain significance; week three of the pro football season; the inner workings of a sinister organization; and a secret formula that empowers listeners to block media ledes from the comfort of their own homes. Show Contents: Previously On/Intro (0:00) New Segment Debut #1 (6:19) Lead Talk (13:50) New Segment Debut #2 (27:54) Lead Chalk (52:21) Outro/Extended Theme Song (1:02:10)

1h 4m
14/09/2017

Ep. 1: Week 1 with John Kim

In the debut episode of Lead Block, Julian meets with John Kim, founder and CEO of Kobunga Korean Grill, to discuss week one of the 2017 football season, Jeffrey Lurie's questionable choices, Kelly vs. Midnight and the finer points of NFL point spreads.

51 min

10 Episodes

Lead Block is the football podcast that charges forward saying the things that need to be said, asking the questions that need to be asked, and getting to the BOTTOM of "what's really going on."

Creator

Julian Kantor
Years Active

2017 - 2018
Episodes

10
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Lead Block

Lead Block

Episodes

Ep. 10: W*LDCARD

Ep. 9: Week 17 with Steven Kantor

Ep. 8: Week 15 with Jake Rowell, Christina DeSilva Rowell and Gee Yeung

Ep. 7: Week 13 with Patrick Ruwe and John Kim

Ep. 6: Thanksgiving Special with Sunil Kalwani and Anisha Jethwani

Ep. 5: Week 9 with John Warren

Ep. 4: Week 7 with Peter Clune

Ep. 3: Week 5 with Ascot Smith

Ep. 2: Week 3 with Sam Roberts

Ep. 1: Week 1 with John Kim

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