RapSheet and Friends

It's a Jones-centric episode of RapSheet + Friends as Ian is joined by NFL Network colleague Kim Jones, filling in for the vacationing Tom Pelissero. Mike Garafolo is also on hand, back from a vacation of his own. The trio talks about Kareem Hunt signing with Cleveland (3:30), Kyler Murray committing to football (23:30) and looks ahead to the Combine. Plus, Mike solicits advice to get his 15-month-old daughter to sleep in. Ian's special guests are a pair of interviews he locked down - heavy-handed pun intended - at the Senior Bowl: Duke quarterback Daniel Jones (12:30) and Missouri QB Drew Lock (41:20).

The first offseason podcast in RapSheet + Friends history is a big one. All the reaction from Super Bowl LIII plus three big guests - director Peter Berg calls in to talk about the creation of the big NFL 100 spot (18:00), NFL COO Mary Ann Turcke weighs in on the NFL 100 celebration from the league's perspective (28:10) and we play back Ian's catch-up with Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley from the Senior Bowl (57:00).  Tom Pelissero is on hand as usual, but Mike Garafolo has the week off -- which means James Palmer makes his debut as Ian's friend. 

In Part 2 of the Super Bowl LIII Super Pod, Ian is joined by newly crowned Pepsi Rookie of the Year Saquon Barkley (9:00) and 49ers tight end George Kittle (20:00 -  brought to you by Skittles, appropriately enough). And of course, Mike and Tom are on hand to awkwardly wave at their exes, covet championship belts and talk about James Palmer. 

It's the Super Bowl podcast so big, we've got to split it into two parts. JuJu Smith-Schuster (14:00) and Phillip Lindsay (38:00) are Ian's special guests for this one - and FINALLY, after all these months, Ian, Mike and Tom are in the same place at the same time, live from Radio Row. Plus, Ian hits Super Bowl Opening Night and tracks down some Rams and Patriots (22:30).

Ian and Tom are in Mobile, Alabama for the Senior Bowl, while Mike remains back home picking up the slack. Topics include the fallout from the NFC Championship Game (2:00), the Chiefs firing defensive coordinator Bob Sutton (27:00) and the Cowboys' search for an offensive coordinator (34:00). Guests include 49ers GM and Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist John Lynch (13:00) and Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy (49:15). All that, plus Tom shoos away hotel housekeeping and reveals he's wearing nothing but a towel. Don't say we don't keep it interesting...

In honor of one of the league's best weeks of the year - Championship Week - we take the show on the road, with Ian and Mike Garafolo setting up shop at the Vineyard Vines store in Grand Central Station in New York! (Tom Pelissero sets up shop at his home in Minnesota as usual. Sorry Tom.) The guys talk Patriots (3:00), Adam Gase getting the Jets job (26:00), other soon-to-be-hired coaches in Cincinnati and Miami (35:00) and preview the AFC and NFC Championship Games (40:00). Plus, Mike and Ian take questions from the live audience (59:00)  Special guests include brand new Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens (11:40) and Ronnie Lott and his daughter Hailey Lott, who join the show to talk about their new endeavor, The Mind Games Podcast (49:50).

Episode 19 of RapSheet and Friends packs a lot of punch in 54 minutes and change. Ian's guests include Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (9:00), Colts corner Quincy Wilson (46:30) and NFL expert and guru on head coaches Charley Casserly (31:00). Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo are also on hand to discuss the craziness of the coaching carousel (18:30), the Divisional Round this weekend (35:00) and much more, including TSA friskings, nap time and a reluctant birthday boy. Like we said, it's packed solid.

Ian's guests this week are Rams receiver Brandin Cooks (9:45) and recently retired Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (43:00). Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo are also on hand to talk Wild Card Weekend (2:00) and the coaching carousel (17:30).

Ian's guests this week are former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano (22:30) and Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Kenny Clark (51:15). Tom Pelissero is on hand to wrap Christmas gifts and share his thoughts as the season moves into Week 17. Meanwhile, Mike Garafolo is on hand to take random phone calls ... and also share his thoughts as the season moves into Week 17. Topics include playoff possibilities (4:00), Saints-Steelers (14:00), the recent struggles of the Chiefs (39:30) and much, much more.

If you're traveling for the holiday, we've got a little something extra to get you another 30 minutes closer to grandma's house - it's a RapSheet and Friends pod special! Redskins quarterback Josh Johnson stops by to talk about his improbable return the NFL (3:30) and Ian, Mike and Tom preview Saturday's doubleheader on NFL Network and Westwood One. It's the Redskins at the Titans and the Ravens at the Chargers.

Ian's guests this week are 49ers tight end and fantasy football frenemy George Kittle (9:45) and Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and Arizona Cardinals safety Antoine Bethea (46:00). Also, Mike Garafolo stops his workout and Tom Pelissero sends the refrigerator repairman packing to be part of the show. The guys discuss the recent struggles for the Rams (2:45), the blowout loss on Sunday for the Cowboys versus the Colts (23:45), the future in Carolina (30:00) and much more.

Ian's guests in Week 15 are a pair of rookie starting QBs that are approaching the end of their debut NFL campaigns - the Jets' Sam Darnold (10:00) and the Cardinals' Josh Rosen (44:30). As usual, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo are also on hand (eventually) to look around the league and dissect the biggest news of the week, including the Vikings' firing offensive coordinator John DeFilippo (3:00), the Raiders letting GM Reggie McKenzie go (24:00), the awesome playoff race (29:30) and the recent struggles of the Pittsburgh Steelers (34:00).

Ian's guests this week include Kansas City Chiefs assistant head coach Dave Toub (9:00) and Yahoo Sports national college sports writer Pete Thamel (50:30). Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo are also on hand to talk about the Packers' decision to fire Mike McCarthy (23:00) and the Redskins quarterback situation (35:10), among other topics.

Ian's got two special guests this week with nearly zero hair between them - Bears head coach Matt Nagy (13:15) and Rams cornerback Aqib Talib (45:45) - and baldness becomes a theme from start to finish. Meanwhile, Tom Pelissero (hair) and Mike Garafolo (chrome dome) are on hand to discuss the "fun" goings on in Jacksonville (3:00), the Reuben Foster situation and waiver claim by the Redskins (32:00), Drew Brees for MVP (41:00) and the resurgent Seahawks (55:45).  

Broncos quarterback Case Keenum (13:30) and Texans defensive star Tyrann Mathieu (51:00) are Ian's special guests this week. Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo are on hand as well to talk about everything going on around the NFL, including the epic Chiefs-Rams game on Monday night (2:30), the debut of Lamar Jackson for the Ravens (28:00), Alex Smith's horrific injury (34:15) and the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears (37:00).