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Football America!

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

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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It’s Episode 85—or as Chad himself would call it, the Ochocinco show. NFL analyst Ross Tucker stops by to explain why Chad Johnson is criminally underappreciated, while also breaking down why Matthew Stafford deserves way more respect. Then, Tony Cal... more

A cataclysmic Week 2 is in the books, and we’re breaking down all the fallout—from Ja'Marr Chase's mind-bending catch to why the Trinidad Chambliss "too old as a rookie" narrative at 25 makes zero sense. We update the season-long Picks battle before ... more

Sixty minutes are in the books, and the NFL landscape is already pure chaos! Are the Jets and Giants both actually competent? Is it time to panic about the vaunted Texans defense after giving up 36 points to Josh Allen and the Bills? Plus, we dig int... more

Football is back, which means it’s officially time to panic over sample sizes of one! Mike Ryan Ruiz and Tony Calatayud swing by to publicly recant the terrible Week 1 takes they immediately regret. We ask the tough questions: Are the Rams and Charge... more

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Recent Guests

JB Long
Rams play-by-play announcer, guest on episode
Fox/Los Angeles Rams broadcast team
Episode: Chaos in Week 2, Aaron Donald’s Return & Puka facts (Feat. JB Long)
Brad Williams
Comedian and actor appearing as a guest on Football America!
Height and Babble podcast, Red Robin collaborator
Episode: Takes We Want Back (feat. Mike Ryan Ruiz) + Panic in LA
Jessica Smetana
College football analyst and host of CFB Happy Hour
Episode: CFB primer with Smetana & IDing NFC/AFC South playoff teams
Ty Dunne
Go Long writer and NFL analyst
Go Long
Episode: 2026 AFC & NFC North Preview (feat. Ty Dunne & Tim Benz)
Tim Benz
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review writer
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Episode: 2026 AFC & NFC North Preview (feat. Ty Dunne & Tim Benz)
Ben Axelrod
Media editor at Front Office Sports
Front Office Sports
Episode: Tony Romo Goes on Leave, Checking in With the Buffalo Bills & Building the No Playoffs For You List
Dave Helman
NFL analyst, guest on Football America
Philadelphia Eagles (coverage) / NFL
Episode: Cowboys, Bears, & the Eagles Rollercoaster (feat. Dave Helman, Ten Day Tony & Jeremy Tache)
Nate Tice
Host of Football 301, NFL analyst
Football 301 (US), host on Football America
Episode: The 49ers Mirage, CJ Stroud's Takeover, & Nu-Metal Confessions (feat. Nate Tice)
Social Randy
Guest, panelist for social media integration
Football America
Episode: Red, White, and Blue... and Kit Drip? The 2026 World Cup Jersey Draft ft. Mike Ryan Ruiz!

Host

Dave Dameshek
Host of Football America, a central figure in the show's sports analysis and banter.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 248 ratings
  • No Longer Objective

    Been listening to Shek for a decade plus. What was once someone giving great, funny, and objective takes across the NFL has turned into an insufferable goof that hates players leaning a certain direction. The latest Rodgers rant was just total BS but, that’s not why I’m done. I’m done because it’s the same conversations and stupid lists over and over, week after week.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    59 Burst
    United Statesa month ago
  • Shek Republic for Life

    No one does football talk better than Dave.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cameron J.
    United Statesa month ago
  • No thanks

    I quit listening to DLS in large part because of the two dopes you featured today. So I won’t be listening to this episode please do not have them back again.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Vanilla Grits
    United States2 months ago
  • Funny, full of Schtick, and smart.

    The only better trio than being funny, smart, and having Schtick, is The 3 Rivers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TRoss671
    United States2 months ago
  • Finally

    A pod that offers in depth pee trough etiquette and technique.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Graham Harmon
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some reviews call out consistency and humor, while a few note room for tighter pacing.
Many enjoy guests and multidisciplinary takes mixing football with pop culture.
Listeners praise the host's encyclopedic sports knowledge and entertaining banter.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#218
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#65
United Kingdom/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#158
Canada/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#101
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#239
France/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#30
Chile/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mahomes, Bo Nix, and Homer’s Odyssey?! (Feat. SI's Matt Verderame)
Q: Which quarterback would you pick if your life depended on one game with all teams equal except the QB?
Patrick Mahomes, due to his body of work and proven ability to perform under pressure, making him the obvious choice.
Mahomes, Bo Nix, and Homer’s Odyssey?! (Feat. SI's Matt Verderame)
Q: Would you rather have any coach of your choosing for the next 20 years or any quarterback for the next 10 years?
Quarterback, specifically Mahomes, chosen for the next decade, citing his unparalleled production and impact, with a nod to getting him at a young age.
2026 AFC & NFC North Preview (feat. Ty Dunne & Tim Benz)
Q: Which AFC North team do you expect to climb the most and why?
The Ravens because of new coaching input and a rejuvenated defense under Jesse Minter, with Lamar Jackson still at the helm, balancing explosiveness with smarter playcalling.
The 49ers Mirage, CJ Stroud's Takeover, & Nu-Metal Confessions (feat. Nate Tice)
Q: Where are you on the Houston Texans and what happened to CJ Stroud last season?
Stroud played better than the end of last year suggested; with an improved run game and better line play, the offense could be average, which would be enough with elite defense to contend.
The Future Sports Hierarchy (with Ethan Strauss) + Birthright Citizenship
Q: Ethan, how do you assess soccer's arrival in the American sports landscape and its future trajectory?
Ethan argues that soccer's growth is real and fueled by global talent and domestic league development, with a strong emphasis on storylines surrounding rising stars like Balogun and the cultural shift in how Americans consume international soccer.

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Football-focused talk show that blends deep analysis with hosted banter and pop-culture tangents. Episodes frequently feature high-profile guests and rotating contributors who discuss coaches, quarterbacks, and strategy, while peppering in lighthearted segments, trivia, and sponsor reads. The format balances rigorous football insights with entertainment-driven banter, making it a good fit for listeners who want both expert takes and personality-driven conversation. A standout element is the recurring collaboration among a core host and a diverse panel of athletes, analysts, and media figures, delivered with a lively, irreverent tone that emphasizes community and fandom across football, basketball, and broader sports culture.

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Football America! launched a year ago and published 86 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. JB Long
2. Brad Williams
3. Jessica Smetana
4. Ty Dunne
5. Tim Benz
6. Ben Axelrod
7. Dave Helman
8. Nate Tice

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