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This is Football with Kevin Clark

Omaha Productions, ESPN, Kevin Clark
NFL
Bill Belichick
Kansas City Chiefs
NFL Playoffs
Dallas Cowboys
Detroit Lions
Philadelphia Eagles
Nick Saban
Super Bowl
Patrick Mahomes
Miami Dolphins
Lamar Jackson
Cleveland Browns
Buffalo Bills
Pete Carroll
Josh Allen
Caleb Williams
Chicago Bears
Dan Campbell
Houston Texans

"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

The Ringer's Danny Kelly joins Kevin Clark for a deep dive into NFL Draft chaos scenarios that could completely flip the board.

They kick things off with the Seahawks locking up Jaxon Smith-Njigba and what it says about the future of the salary cap,... more

NBC Sports’ own Patrick Daugherty joins Kevin Clark to dive headfirst into chaos with bold NFL predictions and offseason reactions

They kick things off by reacting to the Jaylen Waddle trade and what it means for the Dolphins, Broncos, and the rest ... more

Introducing the latest investigative series from ESPN and 30 for 30 Podcasts, “Murder at The U.” A college football star on the brink of NFL greatness is brazenly executed steps from campus. The case almost goes cold until a team of ESPN reporters st... more

Ted Nguyen from The Athletic joins Kevin Clark to break down the biggest winners and losers from the first wave of NFL free agency. They dive deep into scheme fit, roster building, and why certain signings matter more than others.

Ted explains how t... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Johnson
Cornerback prospect, SDSU
San Diego State University
Episode: NFL Draft Chaos Scenarios With Danny Kelly & Draft Sleeper Chris Johnson
Champ Bailey
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Broncos/Broncos/ NFL veteran
Sportbrief AI (discussed in interview segment)
Episode: 2026 Bold Predictions With Patrick Daugherty & Jaylen Waddle Reaction with Champ Bailey
Jeanette Patta
Brian Prada's mother, speaks about the case and frustration with police investigation
Patta family, Little Haiti, Miami
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: Murder at The U
Ted Nguyen
Senior writer at The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Free Agency Winners & Losers with Ted Nguyen
CM Punk
One of the best wrestlers of his generation
Episode: Matt Ryan's Plans For The Falcons & Wrestling Stories With CM Punk
Kirk Herbstreit
College football analyst and media personality
Episode: 2026 NFL Draft QB Class Preview with Kirk Herbstreit & Bears Talk with Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins
WWE superstar and sports analyst
Episode: 2026 NFL Draft QB Class Preview with Kirk Herbstreit & Bears Talk with Seth Rollins
Deion Sanders
One of the best football players in history, coach of Colorado
University of Colorado
Episode: Deion Sanders, Tony Gonzalez, Emmitt Smith, Nakobe Dean, and Bo Jackson from Super Bowl Radio Row
Tony Gonzalez
One of the best tight ends in history
Hall of Famer and former NFL player
Episode: Deion Sanders, Tony Gonzalez, Emmitt Smith, Nakobe Dean, and Bo Jackson from Super Bowl Radio Row

Host

Kevin Clark
Host of This Is Football; sports analyst and interviewer

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 399 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 States4 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 States6 months 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 States6 months 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 States8 months 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 States8 months ago

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Audience appreciates deep football analysis and candid takes from the host.
Ads are a common point of friction for listeners.
Guests and topics are varied, keeping discussions fresh and relevant.

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#191
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#122
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#207
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#70
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#70
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#15
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Biggest Question Marks From Combine with Trevor Sikkema
Q: What was the most surprising takeaway from the combine according to you?
Trevor highlights the trend toward valuing interior pass rush ability and the increasing openness to older, more physically developed players who test exceptionally well, arguing that this could shift early-round drafting dynamics.
2026 NFL Draft QB Class Preview with Kirk Herbstreit & Bears Talk with Seth Rollins
Q: If you could draft any past or present football player to be a WWE superstar, who would it be?
Seth Rollins names Deion Sanders for his skills and charisma, demonstrating his understanding of both sports.
2026 NFL Draft QB Class Preview with Kirk Herbstreit & Bears Talk with Seth Rollins
Q: What has been the biggest thing you've learned from being on the football media side?
Seth Rollins reflects on the preparation that goes into sports media shows, highlighting the research team and producers behind the scenes.
NFL Gossip Session With Jeremy Fowler
Q: Is there a situation like that this offseason, where there's a guy who either needs a restructure or he might not want to come back for his final year?
Lamar Jackson comes to mind with a $75 million cap hit, and while it's unlikely the Ravens will trade him, his situation will need to be monitored closely.
NFL Gossip Session With Jeremy Fowler
Q: Is there anyone that's going to get fired, you think, or has potentially get fired, that would immediately get head coaching reviews?
Kevin Stefanski is viewed as a good head coach who's in a difficult situation, with many thinking he would be a hot candidate if he gets released from the Browns.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This is Football

What is This is Football about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A football-focused conversation show that blends tactical, scheme-driven analysis with big-picture roster and draft thoughts. Episodes often dissect free agency moves, draft strategy, and the evolving landscape of college and pro football, while also featuring interviews with players, coaches, reporters, and crossover entertainment figures to illuminate on- and off-field dynamics. Noteworthy strengths include a clear emphasis on how personnel and architectural choices translate to on-field results, plus a willingness to explore niche topics like the transfer portal, NIL implications, and the crossover of wrestling personalities into football media. This mix tends to appeal to listeners who want rigorous football insight alongside accessible... more

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Recent guests on This is Football include:

1. Chris Johnson
2. Champ Bailey
3. Jeanette Patta
4. Ted Nguyen
5. CM Punk
6. Kirk Herbstreit
7. Seth Rollins
8. Deion Sanders

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