The Hardline

The Hardline
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A weekly football podcast full of all the news, rankings, predictions, hot takes, and everything else you need with Michael Merlo and John Michael Mauceri.

  1. 12/04/2025

    The Hardline 172: Giannis to the Knicks? Notre Dame or Miami? Cowboys at the Top? The AFC Favorite

    Could Giannis find himself playing home games at MSG for the Knicks? The Thunder have a real chance to break the NBA record for most regular-season wins. Should Notre Dame be in the College Football Playoff over Miami? Just how good are the Dallas Cowboys right now? The Bears play the Packers in a game that could decide the NFC North. How good are the Texans? Who should be the favorite in the AFC?

    1h 9m

  2. 11/05/2025

    The Hardline 171: The Jets Have a Future!

    In episode 171, the guys discuss the Jets' fire sale. Was this the right move for the franchise? What are the emotions of Jets fans after trading two fan favorites? What will they do at QB in the future? What does this move do for the Colts and Daniel Jones? Are the Colts predendors? Williams joins the Cowboys as they attempt to strengthen their defense. Who are the 5 best teams in the NFC? Cardinals bench Kyler Murray for Jacoby Brissett. Should the Giants fire Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen?

    1 hr

  3. 10/10/2025

    THE HARDLINE EP 170: GIANTS DESTROY EAGLES, WEEK 6 PREVIEW, MLB PLAYOFFS

    The Giants destroy the Eagles on TNF. How bright is the future for the Giants? Are the Eagles in trouble? Who is the best team in the NFC? The AFC West/South races. Are the Patriots for real? Week 6. Yankees and Phillies eliminated—Skubal on the mound for the Tigers in Seattle. Cubs force a game 5!

    1h 10m

  4. 09/25/2025

    THE HARDLINE EP: 169 -MLB PLAYOFF RACE, CONCERN FOR THE RAVENS? EAGLES IN TB

    In episode 169 of The Hardline, the guys discuss the concerns for the Ravens and their 1-2 start ahead of their game in KC vs the Chiefs. Micha returns to Dallas to play the Cowboys on Sunday night football. Philly looks to get revenge in Tampa Bay after 3 straight losses there. And finally, the playoff race in MLB is shaping up to be a fun finish. INTRO (0:00)YANKEES (1:58)GUARDIANS TIGERS (10:00)NL WC RACE (17:00)AWARDS (28:49)RAVENS CHIEFS (39:36)EAGLES BUCS (47:09)OVERRATED/UNDERRATED 3-0 TEAMS (53:34)

    59 min

  5. 09/18/2025

    The "What if" of this Generation? + MLB Playoff Picture

    The Chiefs start 0-2, and could it get even worse in the first 6 weeks of the season? Plus, what to look for in their SNF matchup vs the Giants. The Bears are off to a terrible start. What should the panic level look like for Bears fans? Who is under more preasure, the Rams or Eagles, as they face off in a playoff rematch? Is Joe Burrow going to be the "What if" QB of this generation? The new AFC South favorite? What was this Jets season supposed to look like? Plus, a look at the entire MLB playoff picture! Our Links: https://linktr.ee/Hardlinest?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=78af1430-a769-4761-9eb4-518f57afd663 Chiefs and Giants (1:27) Bears Mess (15:03) Rams and Eagles (22:55) Joe Burrow (32:00) AFC South (39:52) The Jets (48:20) MLB Playoff Picture (56:30)

    1h 14m

  6. 09/11/2025

    Superstars on Display - Recapping Week 1 of the NFL Season

    Sunday Night Football was an instant classic between the Bills and Ravens. Which QB has been better over the last year? JJ McCarthy had a big debut. What should the expectations be for the Vikings going forward? How concerned should Bears fans be about Caleb Williams? Where do you rank Jalen Hurts among all the QBs? Is the Chiefs' window closing? When will the Giants start Jaxson Dart? Are the Packers the best team in football? And how concerned should the Lions be after week 1? Our Links: https://linktr.ee/Hardlinest Intro (0:00)Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson (2:40)JJ McCarthy and Caleb Williams (17:35)Chiefs and Eagles (32:10)Giants (44:00)Packers and Lions (56:20)

    1h 1m

  7. 09/02/2025

    EP 166: 2025 NFL PREVIEW SHOW

    Merlo and JM give all their predictions for the 2025 NFL season! AFC EAST: 8:26 AFC NORTH: 14:00 AFC SOUTH: 20:44 AFC WEST: 25:33 NFC EAST: 31:44 NFC NORTH: 38:05 NFC SOUTH: 46:13 NFC WEST: 49:35 PLAYOFFS: 57:20 AWARDS: 1:01:33

    1h 12m

  8. 08/15/2025

    THE METS BLOW ANOTHER LEAD + 10 BOLD PREDICTIONS FOR THE NFL SEASON

    The Yankees win the series vs the Twins, are they back on track? The Dodgers have lost the division lead, and Mookie Betts is nowhere to be found. The Mets blow yet another game, and Merlo crashes out on camera. And who should be the favorite in the AL? Jets and Giants expectations heading into 2025. And finally, 5 bold predictions each from JM and Merlo ahead of the 2025 season.Our Links: https://linktr.ee/Hardlinest

    1h 16m
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A weekly football podcast full of all the news, rankings, predictions, hot takes, and everything else you need with Michael Merlo and John Michael Mauceri.

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  • Creator
    The Hardline
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
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