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A family friendly NFL podcast by guys who love to rank, grade, and draft everything about football except the Dallas Cowboys. Hosted by Caleb Wahlgren and Derek Rusinek.
Brodie Sports Talk
Brodie Sports Talk
9 OCT 2024 · Buckle up, football fans! This week’s episode is packed with thrills, upsets, and a battle brewing in Maryland! Join Derek (https://twitter.com/derekrusinek) and Caleb as they dive into the chaos of Week 5 and prepare you for the gridiron drama of Week 6.
First, let’s revisit the wild world of SEC upsets and playoff hopefuls hitting a fall skid. From shockwaves sent by Vanderbilt’s Crimson crush to the Patriots and Jets making off-field headlines, the NFL season is in full rollercoaster mode. And yes, the Jets did it—they fired Robert Saleh, leaving Jeff Ulbrich holding the reins in New York. Will it change their luck?
Now onto Week 6! Our spotlight shines bright on this week’s Game of the Week: The Washington Commanders take on the Baltimore Ravens. Can the Commanders soar to victory, or will the Ravens defend their turf with the precision of Derek’s X-factor, kicker Justin Tucker? Caleb's got his eye on Austin Ekeler as the Commanders' potential secret weapon, adding spice to an already heated rivalry.
As always, Brodie Bets are on the line, and both hosts are putting their win/loss records to the test. Will Caleb continue his hot streak, or will Derek stage a comeback after last week's missteps? They're betting on everything from Falcons soaring high, to Browns barking back, and even an Iowa vs. Washington Huskies wildcard matchup.
Oh, and don’t miss our NFL Stockwatch segment, where Derek and Caleb place their bets on rising stars and falling teams. Who's buying into the Giants, and who's selling out on the Seahawks?
From playoff locks to bottom-dwelling teams scrambling for survival, we’ve got all the drama you need as we head into Week 6. Tune in for the banter, stay for the bold predictions, and ride the wave of football excitement with us!
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2 OCT 2024 · In this week’s episode of Brodie Sports Talk, Derek (https://twitter.com/derekrusinek) and Caleb dive into the thrilling matchups of Week 5 of the 2025 season. From bold college football playoff predictions to Brodie Bets, they dissect everything—from Derek’s tough betting streak to Caleb’s surprising 3-2-1 week. Tune in as they lock in their playoff teams, name their MVPs, and debate their "Buy and Sell" in the NFL Stockwatch. Plus, don’t miss their takes on the London showdown between the Jets and Vikings, and hear why Sauce Gardner and Aaron Jones will be the X-factors.
Theme music by The Riley Brothers Band. Find them at https://therileybrothersband.bandcamp.com/releases.
25 SEP 2024 · In this week’s episode of Brodie Sports Talk, Derek (https://twitter.com/derekrusinek) and Caleb dive into their picks and predictions for Week 4 of the 2025 football season. They break down last week’s results—who came out on top and who took a hit—while previewing the upcoming matchups with their signature Brodie Bets. From the undefeated Bills and Chiefs to the struggling Bengals and Jaguars, the hosts discuss which teams to watch and who’s on the chopping block. Plus, get insights on this week’s Game of the Week (Chiefs at Chargers), NFL stockwatch buys and sells, and the latest eliminationed team of the week. Don’t miss out on their X-factors, wildcard bets, and expert analysis that will have you ready for Sunday’s action!
Theme music by The Riley Brothers Band. Find them at https://therileybrothersband.bandcamp.com/releases.
18 SEP 2024 · In this week’s episode of Brodie Sports Talk, Derek (https://twitter.com/derekrusinek) and Caleb break down all the action heading into Week 3 of the 2025 football season. The hosts review their betting records from last week, with Derek sitting at 9-6-1 and Caleb struggling at 6-10. They give their insights on key matchups, including Derek’s picks like America’s Brightest Orange (OSU) vs. Utah and Tampa Bay vs. Nix Picks, as well as Caleb’s focus on Rhuler of the Corn (Nebraska) vs. Illinois.
This episode dives deep into headlines, including Bryce Young being benched after 18 starts, Alvin Kamara’s domination of the Zimmer defense with 4 touchdowns, and the Packers becoming the first team to hit 800 wins. The hosts also explore the wild results of Week 2, where 8 underdogs won outright and 3 more covered the spread.
Other segments include NFL Stockwatch, where Derek is buying into Marvin Harrison Jr.’s rising star and Caleb is backing the success of new head coaches Jim Harbaugh and Mike Macdonald. They also tackle some big predictions, including Derek’s sell on Tua Tagovailoa’s football future and Caleb’s lack of faith in Dave Canales.Finally, Derek and Caleb present their Game of the Week—Ravens at Cowboys—and debate the X-factors, with Derek choosing Isiah Likely and Caleb picking Ezekiel Elliott.
Tune in for all the analysis, picks, and bold predictions you need to prepare for Week 3!
Theme music by The Riley Brothers Band. Find them at https://therileybrothersband.bandcamp.com/releases.
11 SEP 2024 · Caleb & Derek (https://twitter.com/derekrusinek) are here to go through the world of the NFL. In this exciting recap of week 1 and preview of week 2 of the 2024 NFL season, Derek and Caleb break down all the top stories, key matchups, and bold predictions for Week 1.
The headlines include Josh Whyle's Guardian Cap appearance during Titans at Bears, a surprising arrest of Hill on the way to the stadium, Dak Prescott's last-minute payday, and a heated brawl between the Chargers and Raiders.Â
**Trend or Outlier** focuses on emerging narratives, including Xavier Worthy’s breakout, the Bengals' sluggish offense, and the Saints’ explosive attack. Plus, Baker Mayfield is on fire, and the hosts debate if it’s sustainable.
The **Eliminated Team of the Week** returns with Caleb and Derek alternating picks—New England Patriots are out for Week 1, with the Carolina Panthers up next.
**NFL Stockwatch** sees Derek buying into Mike Zimmer’s rejuvenated Dallas defense, while Caleb is all in on Josh Allen's versatility. On the flip side, Derek is selling the Caleb Williams hype, and Caleb isn't convinced the Giants are worth the buzz.
For the **Game of the Week**, the Buccaneers take on the Lions, with Derek highlighting Chris Godwin as the X-Factor, while Caleb believes Carlton Davis holds the key.
Finally, in **Brodie Bets**, Derek and Caleb recap last week’s performance and look ahead to new picks for Week 1. Both hosts are sitting on competitive records as they make their bold predictions for key matchups, including the Broncos vs. Steelers and Tulane vs. Oklahoma.
Tune in for all the analysis, bets, and insider insights!
Theme music by The Riley Brothers Band. Find them at https://therileybrothersband.bandcamp.com/releases.
4 SEP 2024 · Caleb & Derek (https://twitter.com/derekrusinek) are here to go through the world of the NFL. The NFL is finally coming back. We are in September. It's a beautiful start of the season. The Brodies get it kicked off on this episode by talking about Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams getting extensions from the San Francisco 49ers and yet Ja'Marr Chase is still holding out and we aren't sure when he will return for the Cincinnati Bengals. We also eliminate our first team from the NFL Playoffs, go through a team each that we are buying and selling, and announce our official playoff teams and Super Bowl teams for the year. Then the guys jump in and give their x-factors for the NFL kickoff game between the Ravens and the Chiefs. Finally, the guys recap how they did with their picks during week 1 of the college football season and make their picks for week 1 of the NFL season during their Brodie Bets.Â
Theme music by The Riley Brothers Band. Find them at https://therileybrothersband.bandcamp.com/releases.
28 AUG 2024 · Caleb & Derek (https://twitter.com/derekrusinek) are here to go through the world of the NFL. This week we are going through the division of the NFC East and predicting if they go over or under their win totals, each team's path to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, their additions and subtractions from the team, and their biggest game of the year. It's quite a lot of chaos in the NFC East as the Cowboys, Eagles, Commanders and Giants get together. You'll want to catch this episode.Â
Theme music by The Riley Brothers Band. Find them at https://therileybrothersband.bandcamp.com/releases.
21 AUG 2024 · Caleb & Derek (https://twitter.com/derekrusinek) are here to go through the world of the NFL. This week we are making up for some lost time by going through the division of the NFC North and predicting if they go over or under their win totals, each team's path to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, their additions and subtractions from the team, and their biggest game of the year. Will Detroit reign supreme or is someone from the other side of Lake Michigan going to be able to take them down? The One Pride is certainly hoping they can hold down while Chicago is trying to Bear Down with recent Heisman winner Caleb Williams. Never forget the Packers and the Vikings have gone on some insane runs in recent years. Anything can happen in the wild NFC North so you have to catch what the guys have this week.Â
Theme music by The Riley Brothers Band. Find them at https://therileybrothersband.bandcamp.com/releases.
14 AUG 2024 · Caleb & Derek (https://twitter.com/derekrusinek) are here to go through the world of the NFL. This week we are making up for some lost time by going through the division of the NFC South and predicting if they go over or under their win totals, each team's path to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, their additions and subtractions from the team, and their biggest game of the year. Is someone going to stop Tampa's reign on this division? Can Carolina climb out of the basement? Make sure you catch all the latest thoughts on the NFC South.Â
Theme music by The Riley Brothers Band. Find them at https://therileybrothersband.bandcamp.com/releases.
7 AUG 2024 · Caleb & Derek (https://twitter.com/derekrusinek) are here to go through the world of the NFL. This week we are making up for some lost time by going through the division of the NFC West and predicting if they go over or under their win totals, each team's path to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, their additions and subtractions from the team, and their biggest game of the year. Is everything alright in San Francisco? How good can things be in Arizona? Make sure you tune in to catch all our thoughts in the craziness of the NFC West.
Theme music by The Riley Brothers Band. Find them at https://therileybrothersband.bandcamp.com/releases.
A family friendly NFL podcast by guys who love to rank, grade, and draft everything about football except the Dallas Cowboys. Hosted by Caleb Wahlgren and Derek Rusinek.
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