Best Football Think Tank Podcasts (2025)

On this episode of Best of 2025 of Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most widely applicable conversations of the year, featuring Drew Dallas, head coach of Hutchinson Community College and the 2024 NJCAA Division I National Champions. Coach Dallas breaks down how he has built and sustained a championship-level program in an envir…

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Best of 2025, Champions - Mark Spader, John Merritt, John Hart 42:04

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On this Best of 2025 episode of the Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most influential conversations from the Champions Series, one that clearly defines what effective installation and teaching look like at the championship level. Three championship head coaches share how they approach offseason and in-season installs. Rather tha…

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Best of the Giants on WFAN: Dart vs. No. 1 Pick 1:01:08

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Evan & Tiki question which is more valuable to the Giants: Jaxson Dart or the No. 1 pick? Plus, Marc Malusis on why he believes this weekend’s game vs. the Raiders is the Giants’ Super Bowl for draft capital (18:43); Malusis also expresses skepticism he has about Fernando Mendoza (32:12); Shaun Morash and Tiki dive into Dart liking a video of C-Mac…

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Best of 2025, Student of the Game - Lane Little, WR Coach, Mt. St. Joseph University 42:50

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On this episode of Best of 2025 of Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most honest and meaningful conversations from the Student of the Game series, featuring Lane Little, wide receivers coach at Mount St. Joseph University. This episode stood out in 2025 for its clear look at how coaching development actually happens. Not through …

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Best of the Jets on WFAN: Finding the Next QB 1:06:51

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Joe Benigno joins Shaun Morash to talk Jets’ future and NFL Draft trade possibilities. Plus, Morash and Tiki discuss if Gang Green could realistically target Lamar Jackson in a trade; Jerry Recco and Willie Colon on whether the Jets should pursue a rookie or veteran QB; Marc Malusis entertains the possibility of a Jets-Giants draft trade for the No…

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Best of 2025, Sprint-Based Football - Kurt Hester 1:14:34

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On this episode of Best of 2025 of Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most impactful conversations released in 2025. Our discussion with Kurt Hester on the Sprint-Based Football podcast, hosted by Tony Holler. Kurt Hester was clear in his beliefs and deeply committed to doing what was right for athletes, even when it meant challen…

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Hour 4: New Coaching Options for BOTH The Jets and Giants?? 30:44

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Hour 4: New Coaching Options for BOTH The Jets and Giants?? Mets Fans Love Pete Alonso More than they Root for the Mets?

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Hour 3: The Jets Hit ANOTHER New Rock Bottom...How? 43:23

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Hour 3: The Jets Hit ANOTHER New Rock Bottom...How? Can we Stop Teams From Tanking in Sports? Can the Jets be Peer Pressured into Firing

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Hour 2: The Jets Need to Be Open to Moving on from Aaron Glenn This offseason 42:59

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Hour 2: Could the Jets end up with Lamar Jackson?? The Jets Need to Be Open to Moving on from Aaron Glenn This offseason

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Hour 1: The Knicks Are Championship or Bust, The NFL Locals Can Get There 43:56

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Hour 1: Do the Knicks championship expectations give you hope for the Jets and Giants futures? Gordon says it starts with making the right moves this offseason. Giannis Antetokounmpo will be a Knick, but when? The Lamar story in Baltimore is shocking, could it really fall apart for the Ravens?

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What is Going on in Baltimore?? 9:28

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The Lamar story in Baltimore is shocking, could it really fall apart for the Ravens?

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The Knicks Give Reason to Believe in the Football Teams 19:49

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Gordan Damer opens the show saying the Knicks championship expectations, proving even teams who seem hopeless -- the Giants and Jets -- can turn it around with the right moves

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Best of 2025 - Rosters Don’t Win Games, Execution Does - AJ Smith 39:35

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On this episode of Best of 2025 of Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most practical conversations of the year, featuring AJ Smith, former UFL and XFL offensive coordinator. As coaches move from the end of one season into the offseason, this episode zeroes in on the hardest questions to answer: what stays, what gets cut, and what …

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Best of the Mets on WFAN: Jeff McNeil the latest exit 49:43

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The Mets have continued taking a sledgehammer to the team's core, trading Jeff McNeil to the A's. Jerry Recco doesn't understand the plan after parting with several key contributors, while Evan says there better be additions coming soon. Plus, Marc Malusis says the Mets are clearly David Stearns' team now, and he better get it right.…

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Hour 2: Glenn, Jets are a Mess 43:33

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Hour 2: The Jets MUST get their Quarterback in this year's draft. Aaron Glenn's job is reportedly safe... but should it be? Fernando Mendoza or Jaxson Dart - Who is the franchise QB? Hair transplants in 2025.

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Should the Jets Fire Aaron Glenn? 19:49

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The Jets MUST get their Quarterback in this year's draft. Aaron Glenn's job is reportedly safe... but should it be?

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Hour 1: The Giants MUST Tank and Lose in Vegas on Sunday 44:21

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Hour 1: Gordon says the Giants MUST lose to the Raiders so they can fully tank and rebuild this offseason. John Harbaugh vs. Mike McCarthy as next Giants HC. Who is the 'Real' Jaxson Dart?

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Show Open: The Giants MUST Tank 18:49

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Gordon says the Giants MUST lose to the Raiders so they can fully tank and rebuild this offseason.

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Best of 2025, Alert the Post - Mike LaFleur, OC, Los Angeles Rams 28:55

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On this Best of 2025 episode of the Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the year’s most impactful conversations from Alert the Post, featuring Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. The episode stood out for its clear, practical breakdown of how modern NFL offenses create clarity for quarterbacks and skill players amid in…

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537-Holiday Special 8 2:14:33

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It's time for a holiday special episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (⁠⁠⁠⁠@MPhillips331⁠⁠⁠⁠) shares a special gift of an episode with the listeners, including a look from The Sky Guys (@SkyGuysPodcast) at the state of the Star Wars brand (2:15) in 2025, Week 17 NFL picks (1:08:50) with KELOLAND Sports Anchor Ian Sacks (…

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Dynasty Think Tank (Episode 136): Semi-Finals Fallout 20:10

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Chad and Jordan react to a tough week 16 plus dynasty trades heading into week 17 championships! Plus hours of premium content this month! You can get all the DTT Patreon content for $10 a month at patreon.com/DynastyThinkTank. Follow Chad on Twitter: @chadparsonsNFL Follow Jordan on Twitter: @mcnamaradynasty…

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Full Show: Moose’s Holiday Meltdown: The Mets Fire Sale & QB Roulette 2:51:01

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In this high-stakes holiday edition, Marc "Moose" Malusis pulls no punches as he surveys the wreckage of the New York sports landscape. From the "gutting" of the Mets' homegrown core and David Stearns’ controversial scorched-earth rebuild to the Jets’ desperate search for a franchise savior in Francisco Mendoza, Moose breaks down the moves that wil…

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Hour 1: The Core is Gone: Malusis on the Mets’ Scorched-Earth Offseason 43:15

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In a blistering opening segment, Marc Malusis reacts to the "gutting" of the Mets' homegrown core following the trade of Jeff McNeil to the Oakland A's. Malusis pushes back hard on the narrative that "clubhouse chemistry" was the reason for the 2025 collapse, instead pointing the finger squarely at a disastrous pitching staff and a "leaky" organiza…

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Hour 2: Draft Day Bidding Wars and New York’s Missing Pitching 40:45

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In this high-energy holiday edition, Marc "Moose" Malusis dives deep into the state of New York sports as 2025 comes to a close. The conversation kicks off with the New York Jets’ draft strategy, specifically whether the team should trade a haul of picks to move up for Indiana quarterback Francisco Mendoza. Malusis weighs the massive capital requir…

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Hour 3: Parlays, Pigskins, and Pineapples: The Marc Malusis Holiday Special 47:01

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In this holiday edition of the program, Marc Malusis tackles the modern intersection of family life and sports. The episode kicks off with a deep dive into the "forbidden fruit" of sports betting, as Marc discusses how to navigate the rise of gambling culture with his three sons. He reflects on his own childhood memories—from the pressure of making…

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Hour 4: Mendoza, Blue Line Woes, and the Jets’ QB Carousel 39:57

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In this fast-paced segment, Marc Malusis breaks down the pivotal decisions facing New York’s biggest franchises. He dives into the NFL Draft debate, weighing the high-stakes potential of Fernando Mendoza against the technical polish of Simpson, while cautioning the Jets against repeating their history of "convincing themselves" into a quarterback.T…

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Moose’s Christmas Wish: A Rangers Rebuild? 11:48

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In this segment, Marc "Moose" Malusis dives deep into the state of the New York Rangers as they head into the 2025 holiday season. Following a call from a long-time listener, Moose offers a searing critique of Chris Drury’s roster management, arguing that the team has become "older, slower, and more expensive."The discussion heats up as Moose sugge…

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The Jets’ QB Carousel: Will History Repeat with the Next Rookie? 14:43

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In this segment, Marc Malusis fields a call from "Angel in the Bronx," who expresses deep concern over the New York Jets’ history of "throwing rookies to the wolves" too early. Referencing the failed tenures of Sam Darnold and Zach Wilson, the discussion shifts to the potential 2026 top prospect Fernando Mendoza (the recent Indiana Heisman winner).…

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The Mendoza Gamble: Is the No. 1 Pick Worth the Risk? 13:26

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In this segment, Marc Malusis dives into the high-stakes debate surrounding the upcoming NFL Draft and whether the New York Giants should use a potential #1 overall pick on quarterback prospect Mendoza.While acknowledgeing the team's desperate need for a signal-caller, Malusis expresses skepticism, comparing Mendoza’s ceiling to other prospects lik…

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Baldy’s Breakdowns: Are the 49ers the NFC’s Forgotten Giant? 14:24

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In this episode of Insider Calls, host Marc "Moose" Malusis is joined by NFL analyst Brian Baldinger to break down a chaotic Week 16 and look ahead to the 2025 postseason.They dive deep into the San Francisco 49ers' dominant performance on Monday Night Football, discussing how Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan have kept the team dangerous despite a lit…

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From Sleigh Rides to Side Dishes: The Parent Trap 15:48

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In this segment, Marc "Moose" Malusis takes a break from sports talk to get personal about the "tremendous amount of pressure" that comes with being a parent during the holidays. He contrasts the carefree joy of his own childhood—filled with snowball fights, sleigh riding, and Bing Crosby—with his current reality: a marathon 9-hour shift in the kit…

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Parlays & Pickins: Raising Kids in the Betting Era 16:49

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In this segment, Marc "Moose" Malusis reacts to a listener's question about the modern "birds and the bees" talk—which, according to author Michael Lewis, has been replaced by "parlays and pickins." Moose reflects on his own upbringing at the racetrack and contrasts it with the hyper-accessibility of gambling today. As a father of three young boys,…

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The Starting Pitching Void: Evaluating the Mets' Empty Rotation 9:50

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Marc Malusis addresses the "genuine concern" of the Mets faithful regarding the lack of additions to the starting rotation. While callers worry the team is being run like a small-market franchise, Moose reminds listeners that David Stearns was hired specifically to overhaul the organization's structure. He highlights that while the team has moved o…

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Best of 2025, The Turnaround – Steve Pyne, Head Coach, Union HS (WA) 48:53

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On this episode of Best of 2025 of Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most impactful conversations from The Turnaround series. The episode featuring high school football coach Steve Pyne. Originally aired in January 2025, this conversation stood out for its experience-driven look at what real program turnarounds actually require. …

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Mets Meltdown: The Rot Inside the Queens Clubhouse 15:04

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In this high-energy segment, Marc "Moose" Malusis dives into the swirling rumors of discontent within the New York Mets' clubhouse. Following a disappointing season, Malusis breaks down the friction between high-priced stars, the frustration of "has-been" acquisitions, and the leadership vacuum under manager Carlos Mendoza.From Juan Soto’s massive …

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The Giants’ Garbage, the Jets’ Gold? Malusis on the Mendoza Bidding War 15:50

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In this heated segment, Marc "Moose" Malusis tackles the ultimate New York Jets dilemma: whether to mortgage the future to move up from the No. 4 spot for Indiana’s Heisman-winning quarterback, Fernando Mendoza. Malusis argues passionately that "if you get the quarterback, it’s all worth it," regardless of the draft capital surrendered.Reflecting o…

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Semien in Queens: A Masterstroke or a Massive Mistake? 12:11

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In this high-energy segment, Marc "Moose" Malusis tackles a wave of frustrated Mets callers who are skeptical of David Stearns' latest roster overhaul—specifically the acquisition of veteran second baseman Marcus Semien.While fans point to Semien’s age and recent batting average dip, Moose urges the "Orange and Blue" faithful to look at the bigger …