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The Playcallers

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Football
NFL
Defense
Los Angeles Rams
Catherine Hickman
CFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Player Evaluation
Football Operations
Carolina Panthers
Jalen Ramsey
John Carroll University
Talent Identification
Cleveland Browns
Tom Brady
Brandon Staley
Chicago Bears
Team Building
Analytics
Scouting

The Playcallers is the show about how football happens. Host Jourdan Rodrigue is joined by NFL coaches, scouts and executives where they reveal the unseen work that goes into building a winning franchise.

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Latest Episodes

Giants Assistant GM Brandon Brown joins The Playcallers to discuss the art of communicating in both good and tough times, the marriage of scouting and technology and the critical decisions the Giants are facing in the future.

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Vikings VP of Football Operation Demitrius Washington joins The Playcallers to discuss blending data with football, the innovative ways he's gotten that information into coaching rooms and how to balance between what his eyes see and what the numbers... more

Buccaneers’ Assistant GM John Spytek joins The Playcallers to reveal the dramatic changes the franchise underwent when Tom Brady was signed, the delicate team-building layers in going from Brady to Baker Mayfield, and the core scouting and football p... more

Eagles' Assistant GM Alec Halaby represents two ends of the football spectrum: a football junkie with an affinity for analytics. Halaby joins The Playcallers to talk about the marriage of those two mentalities, a peek inside the unique process of How... more

Key Facts

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Recent Guests

Brandon Brown
Assistant General Manager of the New York Giants
New York Giants
Episode: The Balancing Act of Team-Building with Brandon Brown
Demitrius Washington
VP of Football Operations at Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
Episode: The Real World of Football Analytics with Demitrius Washington
Alec Halaby
Assistant General Manager of the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
Episode: Inside the Eagles' Process with Alec Halaby
Catherine Hickman
Assistant General Manager of the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
Episode: The Grind of Identifying Talent with Catherine Hickman
Ian Cunningham
Assistant General Manager of the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
Episode: Analyzing Everything with Bears’ Ian Cunningham
Jonathan Cooley
Defensive pass game coordinator for the Carolina Panthers.
Carolina Panthers
Episode: Defining modern defense with Panthers' Jonathan Cooley

Host

Jourdan Rodrigue
Host of The Playcallers, with a focus on revealing the unseen work that goes into building a winning franchise in football.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 269 ratings
  • Im sorry but…

    Does Jourdan Rodrigue bother anyone else ? it’s like she’s a beat writer who just gets a lot of pop because her team is across the street from NFL Media.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AnorLondoFootball
    United States2 years ago
  • Repetitive and Disconnected

    Really bad editing. Just all over the place. Repeats audio clips, jumping from one audio to another of disconnected stories, if you don’t know what happened with these teams year to year, you won’t know what they are taking about. Just the worst editing job.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    NYC7949
    United States2 years ago
  • Great recommendation from Move The Sticks

    I must thank DJ from Move the Sticks for recommending this podcast. It is a fascinating look at the evolution of modern offense and defense in the NFL. If you love Xs and Os or just enjoy thinking about matchups and how systems of play evolve, I think a coach of any sport would be fascinated by this series. I loved the insight on Vic Fangio too. Listen to how Mike McDaniel sees a play that San Diego State runs versus Air Force. He installs it in 2018 and now you see that play all over the NFL. A... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    twincitiesscott
    United States2 years ago
  • Must listen for any football fan

    This podcast is incredibly fascinating. Great production value and really fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buckle Warlord
    United States2 years ago
  • Most Informative and Insightful NFL Series

    Have got to say this was the most incredible and informative NFL podcast I’ve ever listened to. Truly groundbreaking! Jourdan has a knack of storytelling detailed concepts like i’ve never seen before.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tazyhgdujgr
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and storytelling style that Jourdan Rodrigue brings to the series, highlighting its educational value for football fans.
Overall, it is regarded as an essential resource for understanding the strategic foundations of modern football.
Many comments praise the quality of production and the fascinating insights shared by NFL coaches and executives, making it a must-listen for dedicated fans.
Critiques include some concerns about editing and clarity in conveying complex football concepts, with suggestions for improvements.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#168
France/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#176
Brazil/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#211
Netherlands/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Real World of Football Analytics with Demitrius Washington
Q: How did you shape your own identity as a talent evaluator?
I learned from various people throughout my career and applied that in tandem with my background in data and analytics.
The Real World of Football Analytics with Demitrius Washington
Q: What's your relationship with football?
Football has always been a passionate outlet for me, especially during tough times at home.
Aha coaching moments with Rams OC Mike LaFleur
Q: What do you think is coming next on defense?
Philosophically, defenses might emphasize minimizing explosive plays, but offenses will evolve as well, making the game ever-changing.
Aha coaching moments with Rams OC Mike LaFleur
Q: How did you continue to grow up through the sport?
I loved playing in high school and continued on to college at Elmhurst College but realized quickly that football was my true passion and changed my education path.
Aha coaching moments with Rams OC Mike LaFleur
Q: What is your relationship with football?
It dates back to my first memory of being at a Central Michigan game sitting on my grandpa's lap, watching them play in the pouring rain.

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What is The Playcallers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show offers an inside look at the intricacies of football from the perspective of coaches, scouts, and executives, diving into the behind-the-scenes work that contributes to building successful franchises. It features engaging conversations with prominent figures from the NFL, providing insights on player evaluation, team dynamics, coaching philosophies, and the emotional and strategic elements involved in developing a championship-winning team. The approach is likely to be informative and cerebral, catering to listeners who are passionate about the game and want to deepen their understanding of the sport's complexities.

Notable highlights include discussions on advanced analytics, the evolution of offensive and defensive strategies, ... more

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Recent guests on The Playcallers include:

1. Brandon Brown
2. Demitrius Washington
3. Alec Halaby
4. Catherine Hickman
5. Ian Cunningham
6. Jonathan Cooley

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