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This is Football with Kevin Clark

Omaha Productions, ESPN, Kevin Clark
NFL
NFL Draft
Kansas City Chiefs
Philadelphia Eagles
Super Bowl
Chicago Bears
Josh Allen
Cam Ward
Buffalo Bills
Patrick Mahomes
College Football
Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Ravens
Jayden Daniels
Aaron Rodgers
New York Jets
Green Bay Packers
Cleveland Browns
Eagles
New York Giants

"This Is Football" is a digital show and podcast that runs multiple times per week through the NFL season. It's where you'll find fun and insightful interviews with some of the top NFL players, pundits and coaches with stories and nuggets you won't find anywhere else.

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Latest Episodes

NFL insider Ian Rapoport joins This Is Football to discuss the biggest stories shaping the league, including the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to the Houston Texans, the 49ers' rise into Super Bowl contention and the teams flying under the radar. Rapopo... more

Kevin Clark recaps Week 5 of the NFL season, breaking down the teams and players changing his outlook on the year. Kevin admits he underestimated the San Francisco 49ers, explaining how Brock Purdy, Mike Evans and the running game have helped San Fra... more

Devin McCourty joins Kevin Clark for a Week 5 preview of the NFL season, discussing the biggest matchups, storylines and questions heading into the weekend.

McCourty breaks down the Chargers' struggles, Justin Herbert and Mike McDaniel's offense, th... more

Peter King joins Kevin Clark for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable career covering the NFL and the stories featured in his new book, The Game.

King takes listeners behind the scenes of some of the most memorable moments and personalities... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Rapport
Sports analyst/guest to stop by for a future segment
Episode: Week 5 Winners & Losers: What Were The Commanders Doing?
Devin McCourty
Former NFL defensive back, NBC Sports analyst
NBC Sports
Episode: NFL Week 5 Preview with Devin McCourty
Peter King
Veteran NFL writer and author of The Game
Episode: Peter King on Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes & a Lifetime Covering the NFL
Nick Wright
Co-host of First Things First, Fox Sports One analyst
Fox Sports 1 / First Things First
Episode: Nick Wright on Josh Allen, Drake Maye & His Biggest NFL Takes
Gerald McCoy
NFL defensive lineman, former Buccaneer; guest on the show
NFL/Former Buccaneers
Episode: Gerald McCoy on Sack Celebrations, NFL "Fake Anger," the Bucs & Jason Pierre-Paul
Mike Golic Sr.
Former NFL lineman and ESPN radio host
ESPN Radio / Golics
Episode: NFL Week 2: Chiefs, CJ Carr & the Craziest Eagles Stories With Mike Golic Sr. & Jr.
Mike Golic Jr.
ESPN radio host and former NFL player
ESPN Radio / Golics
Episode: NFL Week 2: Chiefs, CJ Carr & the Craziest Eagles Stories With Mike Golic Sr. & Jr.
Mike Mayock
Longtime NFL player, former GM, draft analyst, media member; joins from Sumer Sports
Sumer Sports
Episode: Mike Mayock on Week 1 Takeaways, NFL Roster Building & Caleb Downs
Caleb Downs
Rookie safety, Ohio State product
Dallas Cowboys
Episode: Mike Mayock on Week 1 Takeaways, NFL Roster Building & Caleb Downs

Host

Kevin Clark
Host of This Is Football with Kevin Clark; prominent ESPN/This is Football presence

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 408 ratings
  • Excitable boy

    Love the show. Love your energy. But please try to dial back the excitement you get and you talk over the guest and we miss facts made by the guest. Please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cabo rave
    United States10 months ago
  • Great! Ads aren’t great!

    Love listening to Kevin break things down in a humorous and insightful manner. But woof, the ads are rough. Some episodes feel like more advertising content than actual football talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    The little fisher boy
    United Statesa year ago
  • ESPN getting their money

    Amazing pod. Kevin is one of the best in the biz talking football, but can ESPN not exploit him for a crazy amount of ads for such a short pod? Yeeeesh

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joebigbatsofdoughnuts
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insufferably anti-fan

    The 7/25 podcast w/ Gregg Rosenthal encapsulated the worst of this show. Nothing is more annoying than listening to two professional football podcasters lament the annoying takes of fans. Yes, fans are usually annoying. But they are also listening to and commenting on your creative work, the two metrics that justify your jobs. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t get aggravated by terrible fan takes, but you should absolutely not openly complain about it in a “god these people are THE WORST” tone t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DrBaconMD
    United Statesa year ago
  • Please stop pretending you know football

    This podcast is extremely cringy. Like yikes. Stop pretending you’re a football guy. You’re a journalist. So awkward.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tennysonten
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests and analysis are often described as high-caliber and industry-relevant.
Listeners praise deep football insights and punchy hosting style.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#238
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#226
Canada/Sports/Football
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#81
France/Sports/Football
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#176
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#193
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#247
Germany/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Peter King on Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes & a Lifetime Covering the NFL
Q: If you could wave a wand and change anything about football, what would it be?
King suggests eliminating the defensive pass interference spot foul, arguing for penalties that avoid giving receivers large yardage advantages on questionable calls, and also advocates protecting players by not unnecessarily expanding the schedule with extra games.
NFL Week 5 Preview with Devin McCourty
Q: What have you noticed from the first month of being next to Mike Tomlin as a TV analyst and coach?
Devin McCourty explains that Tomlin is highly coachable, open to feedback, and actively uses input from the TV team to refine his broadcast approach, which has helped him transition smoothly into on-air storytelling.
Nick Wright on Josh Allen, Drake Maye & His Biggest NFL Takes
Q: Do you think the discussion around Drake Maye and other young quarterbacks affects how we view current stars like Allen or Mahomes?
Yes, because emerging talents shift comparisons and expectations, which can crown or critique established players more aggressively as new names enter the conversation and the media seeks fresh narratives.
Nick Wright on Josh Allen, Drake Maye & His Biggest NFL Takes
Q: Explain to me where you think this Josh Allen debate sits right now and what context you want to add.
The stance is that Allen is exceptional and sometimes treated as if he's universally the best, but the reality includes moments of turnover and inconsistency that are used to critique him. The nuance is about how media narratives shape perception more than raw ability.
Gerald McCoy on Sack Celebrations, NFL "Fake Anger," the Bucs & Jason Pierre-Paul
Q: What makes you laugh when you think about something somebody said on a football field?
He recalls realizing that much of the anger on-field is performative, fake anger that isn't as intense as fans perceive, and explains how he used humor and a calmer approach to reset the team in the moment.

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The show features high-energy interviews with current and former NFL players, coaches, and analysts, focusing on on-field strategy, player development, and team-building insights. Episodes blend tactical breakdowns, coaching philosophy, and behind-the-scenes locker-room color, often with cross-team comparisons and leadership takeaways. A standout characteristic is the host's fast-paced, opinionated style paired with in-depth conversations from a mix of offense, defense, and front-office perspectives, which can be especially valuable for listeners seeking actionable football insights and candid storytelling from top figures in the game.

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1. Ian Rapport
2. Devin McCourty
3. Peter King
4. Nick Wright
5. Gerald McCoy
6. Mike Golic Sr.
7. Mike Golic Jr.
8. Mike Mayock

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