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Gridiron Gut Check

Wondery
  • 4.3 (16)
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  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Sports provocateur Dave Dameshek and NFL All Pro linebacker Ryan Shazier tackle the wildest and most talked about NFL and college football narratives flying across our timelines each week. But just because fans are talking about it on the internet doesn’t mean it’s true! Dave will run each and every over hyped, bandwagon fan and media hot take past Ryan for his unvarnished “gut check” on each one. Ryan will either throw the flag and call BS on it, or let it run free and unchecked to the end zone. No take gets a free pass on Wondery’s latest football podcast. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Gridiron Gut Check ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

  1. 02/08/2024

    Gut Check Time for Mahomes, Purdy, Caleb & Kliff

    There’s one game left in the NFL season, and one final episode of Gridiron Gut Check so we’re going out with a bang! Shek and Shazier are talking all things Super Bowl and getting right into the matchup between the young GOAT, Patrick Mahomes, and Mr. Irrelevant himself, Brock Purdy. The guys also chat about former linebacker Zach Orr replacing Mike MacDonald as the Ravens’ new DC, how we feel about Caleb Williams trying to force his way to the Commanders, and why in the WORLD any team would buy what Kliff Kingsbury is selling. Listen to Gridiron Gut Check on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/gridiron-gut-check/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    44 min

  2. 02/01/2024

    Gut Check Time for Purdy, Mahomes, Lamar, and Josh Allen

    On his way to setting the ALL TIME post season receptions record, America’s sweetheart Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are going back to the Super Bowl to play the Niners in a rematch of their 2019 showdown. But who has more to prove, Mahomes or Purdy? Shek and Shazier are jumping into all the post-Championship weekend takes like: What really caused the Lions to blow their first half lead? Why the Ravens really struggled all day vs. KC? What it REALLY will take for a QB to beat Mahomes when it matters most? And the realization that Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson just might never win a ring as long as Mahomes is in the AFC. Plus the guys dissect Lions OC Ben Johnson’s decision to stay in Detroit rather than take a head coaching gig and if Arthur Smith as OC for the Steelers makes any sense at all. Listen to Gridiron Gut Check on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/gridiron-gut-check/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 min

  3. 01/25/2024

    Gut Check Time for Josh Allen, Lamar, and the Lions

    It’s conference championship week but all people still want to talk about is Jason Kelce slamming beers, shirtless in 22-degree weather. But Shek and Shazier are ready to talk ball! What does Buffalo’s latest heartbreak really mean for Josh Allen and the Bills’ chances as legit SB contenders? Are the lovable Lions really America’s team? Does the Super Bowl really go through San Fran? Plus, the guys weigh in on how big of an apology EVERYONE owes Lamar Jackson and whether his stellar play this year will be enough to overcome his past playoff demons against the more experienced Chiefs. Listen to Gridiron Gut Check on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/gridiron-gut-check/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    46 min

  4. 01/18/2024

    Gut Check Time for Stroud, Love, and Josh Allen

    Oh the joy and pain of the NFL playoffs! Shek and Shazier are ready to tackle every inch of Wildcard Weekend and beyond including the latest Dallas debacle and what this really means for Dak’s future, if Coach Tomlin is really staying in Pittsburgh, and if this is really the year Josh Allen slays the Patrick Mahomes dragon. Plus, Shazier cuts through the hype of CJ Stroud and Jordan Love’s dominant performances last weekend, whether either of them can win another round and if Pete Carroll is really done coaching for good. Listen to Gridiron Gut Check on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/gridiron-gut-check/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min

  5. 01/11/2024

    Gut Check Time for the Cowboys, Chiefs, Lamar & Michigan’s Future

    And the award goes to…. With the NFL season wrapping up, it’s time for Shek and Shazier to pick their favs for all the end of season hardware! Is Lamar the runaway MVP? Is anyone else even in the convo? Plus, the guys weigh in on which QBs playing this weekend should scare the Ravens the most, why people aren’t afraid of the Chiefs, and if Mike McCarthy is coaching for his job if the Cowboys don’t get to the Super Bowl. Then, Shazier comes to terms with Michigan’s recent dominance and speculates about how long it will last. Listen to Gridiron Gut Check on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/gridiron-gut-check/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    46 min

  6. 01/04/2024

    Gut Check Time for Michigan, Philly, Puka and CJ

    The Wolverines are one win away from the natty and Shazier doesn’t wanna talk about it! Shek’s grabbed all the most ridiculous hot takes from around the NFL and CFB this week and Shazier is ready to call them like he sees them! Is the whole country really rooting for the Huskies after the show Penix put on against Texas? Are the Eagles really completely cooked after the Cardinals hung 35 points on them? Is there anything Nick Sirianni can do to fix the Birds before the playoffs? The guys dive into all of it plus what an expanded CFP next year could look like and if it’ll be enough to save college bowl season from opt-outs, if Puka Nacua can edge CJ Stroud for OROY, and finally, there’s a ton of QB drama in Pittsburgh – is Mason Rudolph really the answer even with Kenny Pickett healthy? Listen to Gridiron Gut Check on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/gridiron-gut-check/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    45 min

  7. 12/28/2023

    Gut Check Time for Shek & Shazier’s Best & Worst Takes of 2023

    Win, place, and show, we’ve got a best takes and worst takes of 2023 episode coming your way! Shek and Shazier are throwing it back to when they predicted Tyreek Hill would top 2,000 receiving yards and that the Cowboys would take the East. They’re also covering some of their WORST takes like when they predicted Deion Sanders and Colorado would take over college football and that Ohio State would win the CFP. Plus the guys are jumping into some of the biggest surprises in 2023 like who knew the Tush Push would become the most unstoppable NFL play of all time or that Taylor Swift would be a weekly player in the NFL news cycle? Finally, they cap off 2023 with predictions for 2024: Will Travis Kelce retire? Will Jim Harbaugh lead Michigan to a National title and then leave for the NFL? And what the eff are the Bears gonna do in the draft: Keep Justin Fields and trade the pick the Panthers owe them or draft another QB and start all over again? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 min

  8. 12/21/2023

    Gut Check Time for Hurts, Flacco, Baker and the Cowboys

    Another week, another shakeup atop the NFL. Shek’s got the hottest takes from around the internet and Shazier’s ready to either co-sign or call bs on all of them including: Can the Cowboys really contend if they can’t win on the road? Have Jalen Hurts and the Eagles really become the most predictable team in the NFL or did CMC get lucky with his call on the Manning cast? Plus, Shazier’s gut reactions to Chip Kelly’s plan to fix CFB, how far Joe Flacco can take the Browns, what really went wrong or the Chargers this season, and if Baker Mayfield is just flat-out a winner. Listen to Gridiron Gut Check on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/gridiron-gut-check/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    46 min
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Sports provocateur Dave Dameshek and NFL All Pro linebacker Ryan Shazier tackle the wildest and most talked about NFL and college football narratives flying across our timelines each week. But just because fans are talking about it on the internet doesn’t mean it’s true! Dave will run each and every over hyped, bandwagon fan and media hot take past Ryan for his unvarnished “gut check” on each one. Ryan will either throw the flag and call BS on it, or let it run free and unchecked to the end zone. No take gets a free pass on Wondery’s latest football podcast. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Gridiron Gut Check ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

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