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Football America!

Meadowlark Media
NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers
Super Bowl
College Football
Kansas City Chiefs
Draftkings
Football
Buffalo Bills
Seattle Seahawks
NFL Playoffs
Super Bowl 60
Los Angeles Rams
Green Bay Packers
Dallas Cowboys
Sam Darnold
Miami Dolphins
Baltimore Ravens
New England Patriots
NFL Draft
Miami Hurricanes

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 ... more

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New York is buzzing, the world has soccer fever, and Jonathan Zaslow is in the building! This week, Zaslow stops by to check the temperature on the NFL offseason. Actually, that's not true. Things are going so well that he’s reacting to the Knicks' i... more

One win in New York feels like winning a thousand. Nick Kostos (You Better You Bet) joins us to react to the Knicks going up 1-0 on the Spurs and the absolute insanity taking over his hometown. But we aren't just talking hoops—we’re hitting the NFL h... more

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer joins the show to break down the Brendan Sorsby saga! Did Curt Cignetti know this was coming? Breer shares exclusive insight on NFL teams targeting Sorsby for the supplemental draft, why the NCAA is making him a "sac... more

The NBA Playoffs are here! All we can talk about is Wemby. So what are the football equivalents? You know, the players who were so unthinkably good they changed the game. We create the master list of players, you know, the Bo Jackson's of the NFL. (B... more

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Recent Guests

Ethan Sherwood Strauss
Basketball analyst and sports writer, guest on the episode
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Episode: The Schedule Release Scam: Trading NFL Logic for Soccer Rules (Feat. Ethan Strauss)
Pat Narduzzi
Head Coach, Pittsburgh Panthers
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Three Rivers Return: Mike McCarthy’s Drew Allar Project & Narduzzi’s Outlook
Pete Blackburn
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What Chaos?
Episode: Mendoza’s World: The 18-Hole Mystery & What Chaos! with Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean
DJ Bean
Co-host on What Chaos? hockey show
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Episode: Mendoza’s World: The 18-Hole Mystery & What Chaos! with Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean
Jonathan Zaslow
Invited guest on the show
Zaslow Show / LeBatard Show
Episode: The Zaslow Files: Deep Conversations and Omelette Debates
Amin Elhassan
Basketball Illuminati commentator, Cinephobe; frequent guest
Basketball Illuminati; ESPN/ podcasting presence
Episode: Amin Elhassan: Why Will Ferrell Outranks Robert De Niro
Pablo Torre
Three-time Emmy-nominated journalist and host of Pablo Torre Finds Out
Pablo Torre Finds Out
Episode: Inside the Sports Studio: The Pablo S. Torre Interview
Daniel Jeremiah
NFL analyst, Move The Sticks; host of draft coverage
Move The Sticks, NFL Network
Episode: Don't Answer the Phone! Plus Daniel Jeremiah’s Mahomes Bombshell
Bald Bryan Bishop
Filmmaker and Baldywood contributor
Bald Bryan's Substack
Episode: Football’s New Evolution: Why Star Centers & TEs Rule the Modern Game

Host

Dave Dameshek
Host of Football America!

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • A thin slice of heaven!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jeffrey
    2 months ago
  • Dave Dameshek is one of my favorite, must-listen-to podcasts. And I don't even like the Steelers :-)

    Podchaser
    5
    Dave Schappell
    3 months ago
  • Who’s your favorite player…?

    Mr. Derrick Brooks! I was gonna unsubscribe if you guys didn’t mention him on this episode. Good job as usual.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vanilla Grits
    United States3 months ago
  • LIONS

    Ron Hextall?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bmartin173
    United States3 months ago
  • Like your delivery…

    I’m 47 and I love the ‘even older than me’ references that he makes that I heard growing up… and some ones I hadn’t heard… Dave is an encyclopedia, and I appreciate it… REM was a stretch… started following now, after your week in DLS… great job…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    N/A 1977
    United States4 months ago

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The show's energy and banter can be polarizing to some listeners, but generally positive.
Listeners praise the host's encyclopedic sports knowledge and unique voice.
Guests consistently bring high-level analysis and entertaining banter.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#182
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Apple Podcasts
#112
United Kingdom/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#115
Canada/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#134
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#186
France/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#233
Germany/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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Pablo Torre emphasizes accountability and investigative rigor, while still recognizing the entertainment and cultural significance of sports.
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Q: What is Jourdan's perspective on the potential for Kyler Murray?
Jourdan suggests that multiple teams may be interested in Kyler Murray's talent but highlights that the Cardinals seem to be moving on from him.
GEQBUS & The Glory: Sam Darnold Wins It All + Super Bowl 61 Predictions with Geoff Schwartz
Q: What's your Super Bowl 61 pick, Geoff Schwartz?
Geoff Schwartz suggests the 49ers as a strong contender for Super Bowl 61, citing their resilience and potential health improvements.
The Bill Belichick Snub: Why Everyone is Defending the GOAT | Plus: Super Bowl Rematch with Gregg Rosenthal
Q: Which QB or QBs are plausible options for Mike McCarthy's Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026?
Gregg mentions Aaron Rodgers and Malik Willis as potential options, among others.
The Bill Belichick Snub: Why Everyone is Defending the GOAT | Plus: Super Bowl Rematch with Gregg Rosenthal
Q: Is Bill Belichick rooting for the Patriots to win this Super Bowl or lose?
Gregg believes he might be rooting against them due to his complex relationship with Kraft and Brady.

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A fast-paced sports-centric talk show that blends football analysis with pop culture banter and big-name guests. Across episodes, the hosts riff on NFL strategy, draft lore, and cross-sport comparisons, often weaving in humor, travel anecdotes, and light sponsorship reads. Notable strengths include guest-adjacent conversations with players, coaches, reporters, and analysts, plus a distinctive voice that blends deep history with irreverent humor. Potential listeners should expect entertaining, opinionated football discourse that occasionally expands into cinema, music, and broader sports debates, delivered in a high-energy, conversational style.

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1. Le Batard & Friends - Mystery Crate
2. God Bless Football
3. Stugotz and Company
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5. The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

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Football America! launched 10 months ago and published 69 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Football America! include:

1. Ethan Sherwood Strauss
2. Pat Narduzzi
3. Pete Blackburn
4. DJ Bean
5. Jonathan Zaslow
6. Amin Elhassan
7. Pablo Torre
8. Daniel Jeremiah

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