Nickel Corner Podcast

Should the Patriots be Selling Pieces for a Rebuild? NFL Week 7 Round Up

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:51:51 -0400

In this week’s episode we dive deep into the Patriots disastrous Monday Night Football game against the Bears, and just where the team stands through seven weeks. Then we discuss the surprising Giants & Seahawks teams before getting into the pure disappointment of Matt Ryan, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers so far this year. Stay tuned for a breakdown of the Games to Watch in Week Eight as the season marches on towards the halfway point.

Should the Patriots be Selling Pieces for a Rebuild? NFL Week 7 Round Up

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:49:48 -0400

In this week's episode we dive deep into the Patriots disastrous Monday Night Football game against the Bears, and just where the team stands through seven weeks. Then we discuss the surprising Giants & Seahawks teams before getting into the pure disappointment of Matt Ryan, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers so far this year. Stay tuned for a breakdown of the Games to Watch in Week Eight as the season marches on towards the halfway point.

NFL Week 6 State of the League

Nickel Corner Podcast — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:36:48 -0400

In this week’s episode we break down where all the teams around the NFL stand after five games. We discuss the best teams in the league, those that have disappointed so far, the surprisingly good teams, and the several teams that just don’t make sense.

NFL Week 6 State of the League

Nickel Corner Podcast — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:33:25 -0400

In this week's episode we break down where all the teams around the NFL stand after five games. We discuss the best teams in the league, those that have disappointed so far, the surprisingly good teams, and the several teams that just don't make sense.

Are the Jaguars and Dolphins Contenders or Just Lucky?

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:33:46 -0400

In this week’s episode we start the episode with a breakdown of the shocking upsets in Miami and LA over the weekend as the Dolphins took down the Bills in a nail-biter and the Jaguars blew the Chargers out. We also discuss the Colts getting their season back on track as well as some concerns for two teams that won last weekend: the Rams & Vikings. Finally, we wrap up with a discussion of the games to watch in Week Four, starting with the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Bengals and Dolphins.

Are the Jaguars and Dolphins Contenders or Just Lucky?

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:32:27 -0400

In this week's episode we start the episode with a breakdown of the shocking upsets in Miami and LA over the weekend as the Dolphins took down the Bills in a nail-biter and the Jaguars blew the Chargers out. We also discuss the Colts getting their season back on track as well as some concerns for two teams that won last weekend: the Rams & Vikings. Finally, we wrap up with a discussion of the games to watch in Week Four, starting with the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Bengals and Dolphins.

What is Going on in the AFC North & are the Jaguars or Lions Actually Good?

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:51:47 -0400

In this week’s episode we take a look around the league and discuss the embarrassing losses from all four AFC North Teams as well as exploring the possibility that the Jaguars and Lions might actually be good teams this year. We then dive into the games to watch for Week Three and make some bold predictions. Check it out!

What is Going on in the AFC North & are the Jaguars or Lions Actually Good?

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:48:38 -0400

In this week's episode we take a look around the league and discuss the embarrassing losses from all four AFC North Teams as well as exploring the possibility that the Jaguars and Lions might actually be good teams this year. We then dive into the games to watch for Week Three and make some bold predictions. Check it out!

2022 NFL Season Preview & Predictions

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 22:13:31 -0400

We are back for a fourth season and kicking things off with our predictions for all eight division winners for the 2022 NFL season! Tune in for our discussion on the entire state of the NFL and how we think things will shake out across the NFL.

2022 NFL Season Preview & Predictions

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 22:10:15 -0400

NFL Free Agent Frenzy & Trades Galore

Nickel Corner Podcast — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:20:00 -0400

This week’s episode is jam-packed with offseason news from what was one of the most eventful weeks in NFL offseason history. We discuss Tom Brady’s return and Aaron Rodgers’ decision to remain in Green Bay before diving into the most significant trade in NFL history with Russell Wilson going from the Seahawks to the Broncos. We also hit on the Amari Cooper & Khalil Mack trades before ending with a discussion of some of the more interesting names in free agency.

NFL Free Agent Frenzy & Trades Galore

Nickel Corner Podcast — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:18:50 -0400

This week's episode is jam-packed with offseason news from what was one of the most eventful weeks in NFL offseason history. We discuss Tom Brady's return and Aaron Rodgers' decision to remain in Green Bay before diving into the most significant trade in NFL history with Russell Wilson going from the Seahawks to the Broncos. We also hit on the Amari Cooper & Khalil Mack trades before ending with a discussion of some of the more interesting names in free agency.

Saying Farewell to the 2021 NFL Season

Nickel Corner Podcast — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:39:35 -0500

In this week’s episode we put the final touches on the 2021 NFL season, starting with our thoughts on the biggest storylines coming out of the Super Bowl, the Rams model for success and the hard reality facing the young and talented Bengals. Then we discuss the teams that exceeded expectations as well as the ones that failed to meet them before wrapping up with the breakout players who surprised us, and the ones that disappointed us the most.

Saying Farewell to the 2021 NFL Season

Nickel Corner Podcast — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:38:37 -0500

In this week's episode we put the final touches on the 2021 NFL season, starting with our thoughts on the biggest storylines coming out of the Super Bowl, the Rams' model for success and the hard reality facing the young and talented Bengals. Then we discuss the teams that exceeded expectations as well as the ones that failed to meet them before wrapping up with the breakout players who surprised us, and the ones that disappointed the most.

Super Bowl LVI Preview & Nine New Head Coaches Hired in the NFL

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:57:51 -0500

This week’s episode is a two-part episode with the first half dedicated to previewing the Super Bowl and the second half dedicated to analysis of the nine new head coaches hired in the NFL over the past two weeks. We start with a breakdown of the big game between the Bengals and the Rams and give our official predictions for the final score and who will take home the hardware. Then we go over our favorite prop bets for the Super Bowl in the first, and only, Best Bets segment of the 2021-22 season. Then in the second half of the episode we go over all nine head coaches hired in the NFL and discuss who we have high hopes for, who we think were bad hires, and which coaches have the biggest questions to answer.

NFL Conference Championship Recap & The GOAT Tom Brady Retires

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:00:18 -0500

In this week’s episode we go into detail breaking down the two tightly-contested and thrilling conference championship games in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals topping the Kansas City Chiefs and the LA Rams beating the San Francisco 49ers. After in-depth breakdowns of both games we discussed the retirements of two NFL legends: Saints head coach Sean Payton and Patriots/Buccaneers QB Tom Brady.

NFL Divisional Round: Greatest Football Weekend Ever?

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:04:00 -0500

In this week’s episode we recap one of the greatest weekend’s of football in recent memory with all four games coming down to the very last play. We discuss yet another choke in the playoffs from the Packers as well as another heroic performance from Patrick Mahomes leading the Chiefs to a last-second comeback. We then break down the key matchups in the AFC & NFC Championship games and offer our predictions.

NFL Super Wild Card Weekend Recap & Divisional Round Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:27:44 -0500

In this week’s episode we start by breaking down what turned out to be a pretty disappointing slate of Wild Card Weekend games. We discuss what went wrong for the Cardinals and Patriots in two truly embarrassing losses as well as which teams came out of the first round looking the strongest. Then we preview, and make predictions for, all four games from what should be a tightly contested and entertaining Divisional Weekend.

NFL Super Wild Card Weekend Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:48:24 -0500

In this week’s episode we break down the wild results from Week 18 in the NFL that saw the worst team in the league bounce the Colts out of the playoffs which launched absolute chaos in the AFC resulting in both the Steelers & Raiders making the cut with dramatic overtime wins. After that we go game-by-game previewing the matchups for Super Wild Card Weekend before getting into our predictions for the conference championship games, Super Bowl matchup and eventual champion.

NFL Week 18: The Longest Regular Season Ever is Coming to a Close

Nickel Corner Podcast — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:15:17 -0500

In this week’s episode we break down all the playoff clinching scenarios as we head into the final week of the NFL’s longest ever regular season. With 32 different possible seeding scenarios in the NFC and 130 in the AFC we had a lot to cover. After breaking down the playoff picture in depth, we turned our attention to the NFL’s individual awards, in particular the heated debates around the MVP and Coach of the Year awards.

NFL Week 16: Which Contenders are Frauds & Which Teams are For Real?

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:54:22 -0500

In this week’s episode we play everyone’s favorite game of “Fraud or For Real?” where we break down the playoff teams in the NFL and determine whether or not they are truly contenders or riding a fraudulent schedule. Stay tuned until the end for our break down the games to watch in Week 16 and a little impromptu trivia.

NFL Week 14 Recap: Playoff Race Coming Down to the Wire

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:44:35 -0500

This week’s episode is the first, and hopefully only, solo episode by Conrad this season, so it’s a quick one. He breaks down all the games from Week 14 that had an impact on the NFL playoff picture and previews the big matchups in Week 15 between the Chargers & Chiefs, Patriots & Colts, Rams & Seahawks and Packers and Ravens.

The AFC is Crumbling & The Patriots are Taking Advantage

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:19:54 -0500

If you’re a fan of the Patriots, this episode is definitely for you. If you don’t want to listen to two Patriots fans talk about them reaching the top of the AFC, feel free to fast forward to the 17:10 mark. After the Patriots talk, we discuss the downfall of the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens and break down the Ravens end of game decision to go for two against the Steelers. Then we discuss the Seahawks upset of the 49ers before jumping into the crucial games to watch next week.

NFL Week 13: Sorting Out the Mess of Playoff Teams

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:19:22 -0500

In the words of Bill Belichick “you know what kind of team you have by Thanksgiving” and that’s the point we’re at this season, but it’s hard to know which teams are good in this year’s NFL. With the Cowboys having lost 3 of 4, Rams losing 3 in a row, the playoff picture at the top of the NFC is muddied while the wild card picture in the AFC is impossible to predict. We spend the episode discussing the Week 12 games that had an impact on the playoff picture, and preview the Week 13 games to watch.

NFL Thanksgiving Week Playoff Predictions

Nickel Corner Podcast — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:13:03 -0500

In this week’s episode we break down the wild and messy playoff pictures in both the NFC & AFC and try to predict who will be in and who will be out at the end of the season. After some debate, we add in our official predictions for the conference championship games and which team might be making a surprise playoff run this season. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Four Top Teams Stumble Against the League’s Worst as NFL Season Continues to Make No Sense

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:42:15 -0500

In this week’s episode we’re breaking down the embarrassing losses from four of the top teams in the league: the Ravens, Buccaneers, Cardinals & Rams. We also dive into the Titans and how impressive they have been despite being the most injured team in the NFL, as well as the NFC wild card picture which is a wide open race. Stay tuned for a preview of the games to watch in Week 11 at the end!

The NFL Season has Reached the Halfway Point, and the Playoff Race is Heating Up

Nickel Corner Podcast — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:52:10 -0500

This week’s episode is simply talking football with several important results in week nine to discuss and 5 must-watch games in week 10. We break down the Bengals fall from the top, whether or not the Bills are any good, and the Titans ability to stay at the top of the AFC without Derrick Henry. We also take a look at some of the teams on the outside looking in and what they haven to do to make the playoffs like the 49ers, Vikings & Browns.

Week 9: The NFL Has Officially Lost its Mind

Nickel Corner Podcast — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:49:01 -0400

In one of the wildest weeks of NFL news we have ever seen, there was no shortage of topics to discuss this episode. We start with the tragedy in Las Vegas involving Henry Ruggs before diving into season-ending injuries for Derrick Henry, Jameis Winston and Michael Thomas. We then discuss the bizarre situation in Cleveland with Odell Beckham Jr. and Aaron Rodgers intentionally misleading reporters about his COVID vaccination status. After all of that, we break down a wild week of upsets and backup quarterbacks before previewing the games to watch in Week Nine.

Our 50th Episode: Who is the Best in the AFC?

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:14:08 -0400

In our podcast’s 50th episode we discuss the results from week seven and how the Titans, Bengals & Raiders sit atop the AFC, much to everyone’s surprise. We also discuss the key matchups in week eight, and the “win or go home” games being the Colts vs. Titans, Browns vs. Steelers and Falcons vs. Panthers. Check it out!

NFL Week 7: Separating the Contenders from the Pretenders

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:17:18 -0400

Week Six of NFL football was a bit of a disappointment with several blowouts and some unexciting matchups, but a great Monday Night Football game between the Titans and Bills rescued the weekend. Inspired by the Titans both losing to the Jets and beating the Bills this season, we decided to discuss who the truly great teams are in this year’s jumbled and inconsistent NFL. With a wide open playoff race in the AFC and a tightly compacted group of elite teams in the NFC, picking the true contenders out of the group turned into an interesting debate.

A Wide Open MVP Race as the NFL Season Passes the Quarter Pole

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:37:30 -0400

In this week’s episode we break down the few exciting games from week five before diving into an in-depth discussion of the candidates for this year’s individual awards. With at least five QBs playing some of the best football of their careers, the MVP race is wide open and we each pick our favorites to win the award before discussing candidates for Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year. Stay tuned until the end for our predictions in the games to watch in Week Six!

NFL Week 5: It’s Never Too Early to Discuss the Playoff Picture

Nickel Corner Podcast — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:41:26 -0400

In this week’s episode we break down Tom Brady’s return to New England, the NFC West matchups from Sunday afternoon, and the tight division races in the AFC West and AFC North. We also discuss the teams that are off to hot starts that will likely miss the playoffs, as well as the teams that have started slow but have the opportunity to bounce back and snatch a wild card birth.

Recapping a Wild Week Three + Fantasy Football Players to Buy Low & Sell High

Nickel Corner Podcast — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:15:17 -0400

In this week’s episode we break down a wild Week 3 of NFL games, including a battle of NFC contenders in Los Angeles, and overtime game in Las Vegas, and the beginning of a new era in the AFC North with the Bengals delivering a beat down to the Steelers. This episode is also loaded with fantasy football advice, including some good players to try and buy low, or sell high on. Stay tuned until the end for our Overreactions of the Week and a preview of the games to watch on Sunday.

NFL Surprising Undefeated Teams & Week Three Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:56:30 -0400

In this week’s episode we break down the surprising 2-0 teams in the NFL this season, as well as the wild games in Arizona and Seattle from Week Two. Stay tuned for our predictions in the Games to Watch in Week Three!

NFL Week One Delivers with Great Games and Shocking Upsets

Nickel Corner Podcast — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:08:48 -0400

In this week’s episode we open with our Overreactions of the Week before diving into all the great games from the first week of the 2021 NFL season. We talk about biggest surprises and the best teams to come out of Week One before diving into the best games to watch in Week Two. Stay tuned for a Lock of the Week in Best Bets at the end. Check it out!

NFL 2021-2022 Season Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:41:39 -0400

We’re back for a third season of NFL content, and in this episode we’re predicting the best team in the NFL, worst team, most overrated team and most underrated team. Stay tuned until the end for the NFL storylines we’re most excited to follow this year. Good to be back!

The 2021 NFL Quarterback Carousel is Underway

Nickel Corner Podcast — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 22:50:22 -0500

Our second offseason episode of 2021 is focused solely on the quarterback position, and all the big names who are finding new homes. With Matthew Stafford, Carson Wentz and Jared Goff all having been traded and Dak Prescott set to be a free agent, some of the NFL’s top QBs are on the move. We also discuss the possibility of Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson trades along with the options in free agency for quarterbacks like Jameis Winston and Alex Smith.

The NFL 2021 Offseason Has Officially Begun

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:09:05 -0500

With the conclusion of a boring and uncompetitive Super Bowl LV, the 2021 NFL season is off and running. While the league year doesn’t officially start until March 17th, there’s already been a lot of action this offseason and in this episode we’re breaking down every new coaching hire in our first-ever offseason episode of this podcast. Check it out!

Super Bowl LV Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:29:55 -0500

Super Bowl Week is upon us, and we’re here to break down everything you need to know about the big game on Sunday. We go in depth on what advantages each team have, before discussing what a win could mean for the legacies of Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and Bruce Arians. Stay tuned for an exact prediction of the final score, and some thoughts on how Patriots fans feel about rooting for Tom Brady.

Championship Weekend Preview and Philip Rivers Retires

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:57:24 -0500

The AFC & NFC Championship games are upon us, with the NFL down to its final three games of the season. The Chiefs, Packers, Bills & Buccaneers have separated themselves from the rest of the league as the four best teams in the NFL, and we’re here to break down the chances of each one moving on this weekend and winning a Super Bowl. Before our in-depth breakdowns of both championship games, we give our thoughts on the career of the newly retired Philip Rivers.

NFL 2020 Divisional Round Playoff Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:39:51 -0500

After an awesome weekend on Super Wild Card Weekend, the NFL has narrowed the playoff down to the eight best teams in the NFL, and we’re here to break it all down. We start the episode with our thoughts on the losing teams from last weekend and where they went wrong before jumping into in-depth previews of all four games in the Divisional Round. Then Best Bets makes it podcast return with three plays for the action this weekend.

NFL 2020 Wild Card Weekend Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:33:45 -0500

The best time of the year is upon us, as the NFL playoffs begin on Saturday, and we’re here with a preview of the action. In an historic week for the NFL, we’ll see six playoff games on Wild Card Weekend for the first time ever, and we’ve got an in-depth breakdown of each game. Stick around for our Super Bowl predictions, and enjoy the games this weekend!

Breaking Down Every NFL Playoff Scenario

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:32:41 -0500

In a wild end to a wild season, Week 17 brings us 11 games with playoff implications, and we’re breaking down every possibility in this week’s episode. With three teams still fighting for the NFC East title, three teams fighting for two wild card spots in the NFC, and five teams in the AFC tied at 10-5, the NFL is in complete chaos. Listen in as we dive into all the games that matter most, and make predictions for each outcome.

Super Bowl Contenders: Which Teams Can Go the Distance?

Nickel Corner Podcast — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:53:14 -0500

After spending a few episodes talking about the teams in the middle of the league and on the playoff bubble, we decided to focus this week’s discussion on the best teams in the NFL, the Super Bowl contenders. We debated the chances for each team atop the standings has at making or winning the Super Bowl, with a few surprise picks. After that, we break down the Games to Watch in Week 15 and take a deeper look at the Jets winless season, and why they haven’t fired their coach.

NFC Playoff Projections for the West, East & Wild Card

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:54:10 -0500

With no movement in the AFC playoff picture after last week’s discussion, the guys shifted this week’s conversation to the NFC and the playoff races still going on in that conference. We took an in-depth look into the Wild-Card hopeful Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings as well as the tight divisional races between the LA Rams & Seattle Seahawks in the West and the New York Giants & Washington Football Team in the East. Then we bring back everyone’s favorite segment, Overreactions of the Week, before diving into an awesome slate of games coming up this weekend.

AFC Wild Card Race is Heating Up: Who Will Make the Playoffs?

Nickel Corner Podcast — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 12:21:53 -0500

This week the guys break down an extremely cluttered and complicated AFC Wild Card picture in our first ever virtually-recorded episode. We provide full breakdowns of the Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens as we discuss the remaining schedule for each and their chances to make the playoffs. Check it out!

NFL Tier Week: Separating the Contenders from the Pretenders

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:51:59 -0500

Nick is back this week after a two week hiatus and the guys are breaking the 32 NFL teams into seven tiers: Super Bowl Contenders, Conference Championship Contenders, Pretenders, Wild-Cards, Bad Teams You Don’t Want to Play, Just Plain Bad Teams, and the Jets. Yes, the Jets get their own tier. We each made our own list and then spent the episode comparing notes and getting into some spirited debates about where each team belonged. It was a fun exercise and we’ll keep the tiers updated for the rest of the season on the website www.nickelcornerpodcast.com. Check it out!

Who is Going to Make the NFL Playoffs? Breaking Down a Wide Open Race

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:05:08 -0500

This week Conrad is solo once again, breaking down a wildly unpredictable and competitive race to make the NFL playoffs among the 15 teams at 5-3 or better. A whacky idea to shake up the NFL in Overreaction of the Week is followed by a preview and predictions for the Games to Watch in Week 10.

NFL Playoff Races Heating Up Halfway Through the Season

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:13:14 -0500

Conrad is flying solo in this week’s episode, breaking down extremely disappointing losses for the Tennessee Titans & Green Bay Packers, and yet another loss to a good team for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. After that is a discussion of the state of the San Francisco 49ers as they send George Kittle and Jimmy Garoppolo to injured reserve, before an Overreaction of the Week that puts a coach we’ve never talked about firmly on the “hot seat.” Stay tuned until the end for a preview of the Games to Watch in Week Nine which should be one of the best weekends of football so far this season!

Quarterback Week: Is this the Greatest Group of 32 QBs in NFL History?

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:21:13 -0400

It’s Quarterback Week for the Nickel Corner Podcast, where we talk all things quarterback-related around the NFL. We discussed whether or not this is the best QB play the league has ever had, which QB is going to take home the NFL MVP trophy, and which rookie QB we’d rather have leading a team for the next 10 years. Then we discuss the Dolphins decision to bench Ryan Fitzpatrick for Tua Tagovailoa before diving into the Games to Watch for Week Eight and look to keep the hot streak going in Best Bets.

Fraud or For Real? Breaking down the NFL’s Top Teams

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:12:58 -0400

This week we played a new game called “Fraud or For Real” with all of the NFL’s top teams, discussing who we feel the Super Bowl contenders are and which teams are just frauds, soon to fall down the standings. Then we get into Overreactions of the Week, discuss the historical numbers the Cowboys defense is putting up, and break down the Games to Watch in Week Seven. Stay tuned for the first-ever Thursday night play in Best Bets!

Power is Shifting in the NFL

Nickel Corner Podcast — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 16:11:55 -0400

In this week’s episode we discuss at length how the power in the NFL is shifting from the NFC to the AFC, with what looks to be a much more competitive and exciting playoff race in the AFC. We also react to Le’Veon Bell’s release & Tom Brady’s 4th down confusion in Overreactions of the Week before we break down the Games to Watch in Week 6. Stay tuned for another edition of Best Bets at the end!

2020 NFL Quarter-Season Awards

Nickel Corner Podcast — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 23:02:24 -0400

The NFL season is already one quarter of the way through, so we kicked off this week’s episode with a discussion of the way-too-early NFL MVP & Coach of the Year candidates, including Josh Allen’s meteoric rise to stardom and Sean McDermott’s 4-0 start with the Bills. We then dive into the impressive rookie campaigns from Joe Burrow & Justin Herbert, as well as the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive meltdown against the Browns. Stay tuned for Overreactions of the Week before we wrap things up with the Games to Watch this weekend.

Chiefs & Packers Become the Teams to Beat

Nickel Corner Podcast — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 22:42:03 -0400

With primetime wins from the Chiefs & Packers, are they now the teams to beat in the NFL? Plus, the Falcons blow another lead, Josh Allen continues his run as the comeback kid, and the NFC East cements itself as the worst division in the league. Stay tunes for the Games to Watch in Week Four, and of course, some gambling advice in Best Bets to finish.

Justin Herbert has Arrived & Cam Newton is Back

Nickel Corner Podcast — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 23:17:02 -0400

In this week’s episode we breakdown the fantastic performances from Justin Herbert, Cam Newton & Russell Wilson as well as the wild game between the Falcons & Cowboys. Then we move on to the debut of the new stadium in Las Vegas and the showdown between the Saints & Raiders before diving into the games to watch for Week Three. As always, we wrap up with best bets, and be sure to check out nickelcornerpodcast.com for the full write up of the picks!

NFL 2020 Preview & Week One Reactions

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:12:50 -0400

Season 2 of the Nickel Corner Podcast is here! This episode breaks down the best & worst divisions in the NFL, we make some playoff & Super Bowl predictions, and recap the action from week one. Stay tuned in the second half of the episode for Overreactions of the Week, the games to watch in Week 2, and of course, Best Bets with 5 plays for this weekend’s NFL action.

Ep. 22 Super Bowl Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 19:02:18 -0500

This is it: the NFL season is culminating in the game of the year between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Fransisco 49ers. Tune in for everything you need to know before the big game!

Ep. 21 NFL Championship Weekend

Nickel Corner Podcast — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 00:32:58 -0500

It’s Championship Weekend in the NFL and this week’s episode has you covered with everything you need to know leading up to kickoff. We discuss how the Titans, Chiefs, Packers & 49ers reached this point in the season and break down their upcoming matchups with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. We also touched on Luke Kuechly’s retirement and of course pass along a couple of plays for this weekend’s games in Best Bets.

Ep. 20 NFL Divisional Round Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 02:15:18 -0500

In episode 20 we go game by game previewing the matchups in this weekend’s Divisional Round and give some Super Bowl predictions. Check it out for everything you need to know about the games before kickoff.

Wild Card Weekend Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 22:53:11 -0500

In the first episode of 2020 we break down all the Wild Card Weekend games. After a quick recap of Week 17 we discuss each Wild Card matchup in detail, give our picks, and, as always, give a few gambling plays in Best Bets.

Ep. 18 Record Breaking Weekend & 49ers Fall Flat

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:36:14 -0500

In this week’s episode we breakdown the colossal upset in San Francisco as well as the rest of the games from week 15. After taking a look at the NFL playoff picture, we dive into Drew Brees’ record breaking performance and give some Overreactions of the Week. Then it’s time for the games to watch in week 16 and the return of Best Bets with three gambling plays for the weekend’s action.

Ep. 17 NFL’s Top Two Teams Stumble as Playoff Races Heat Up

Nickel Corner Podcast — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:24:29 -0500

In this week’s episode we react to the new power structure in the NFL as the Patriots & 49ers both drop a game and the Ravens & Saints take over as the top two seeds. We also discuss the jam-packed wild card race in the AFC before giving a couple of fiery Overreactions of the Week. Stay tuned as always for our breakdown of the games to watch in week 14 and a few plays for this weekend’s action in Best Bets.

Ep. 16 Lamar is MVP & Playoff Race Heating Up

Nickel Corner Podcast — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 22:27:37 -0500

In this week’s episode Conrad is flying solo discussing who the best team in the NFL is, Lamar Jackson as MVP & the cluttered AFC playoff picture. He also takes a look ahead to six great matchups in week 13 and gives a special Thanksgiving Day edition of Best Bets. Check it out!

Ep. 15 NFL’s Top Teams Separating from the Pack

Nickel Corner Podcast — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:38:35 -0500

In this week’s episode we discuss who the best team in the NFL is after the Ravens, Saints, 49ers & Patriots all won on Sunday. We also touch on the MVP race between Lamar Jackson & Russell Wilson, get to some Overreactions of the Week, and pick the games to watch for Week 12.

Ep. 14 Major Week 10 Upsets Shake Up the NFL

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 23:14:04 -0500

In this week’s episode we cover the major upsets of the Saints, Chiefs & Rams, as well as the NFC West showdown between the Seahawks & 49ers. We then discuss the NFL playoff picture and bubble teams before our Overreactions of the Week. We also get competitive picking the games to watch for week 11 and, as always, end with five plays for the weekend’s action in Best Bets.

Ep 13. Week 9 Round Up & Week 10 Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:25:59 -0500

In this week’s episode we break down the injury news concerning Cam Newton & Nick Foles before discussing how the upset in Baltimore shifts the power structure of the AFC, and what teams are in line for the Wild Card spots. Then we have a couple of Overreactions of the Week and break down the games to watch this weekend. And finally In Best Bets, we give out our first 3-team teaser along with four more plays for this week’s action.

Ep 12. NFL Midseason Awards & Week Nine Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:25:03 -0400

In this week’s episode we hand out the NFL Midseason Awards for MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year & Coach of the Year. We also do a quick recap of the week eight games, preview the week nine games, and give our Overreactions of the Week. We finished off with Best Bets at the end of the episode where we offer up five more gambling plays for this weekend’s action.

Ep. 11 NFL Playoff Picture

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 23:52:16 -0400

In this week’s episode we skip the breakdown of the games from week seven given that not many of them were very close, and instead take a look at the playoff picture and predict the plsyoff seeding for the AFC & NFC. After that we dive into Overreactions of the Week and break down the games to watch in week eight. As always, stay tuned until the end for five gambling plays in this weekend’s action.

Ep 10. Week 6 Breakdown & Week 7 Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:52:56 -0400

In this week’s episode we break down the Jalen Ramsey trade and talk extensively about three top contenders that are all on ugly losing streaks: the Cowboys, Rams & Chiefs. We also touch on the officiating controversy in Green Bay, the quarterback controversy in Tennessee, and the dominant NFC West. As always we have an Overreaction of the Week and five more gambling plays to get back into the Win column for this weekend’s action.

Ep 9. Week 5 Reactions & Week 6 Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 20:23:16 -0400

In this week’s episode we break down the big upset in Kansas City, the Packers beating down the Cowboys in Dallas & take a deep dive into a wild Thursday Night game between the Seahawks & Rams. We also ask the question “are the Raiders for real?” after their win over the Bears in London before moving into two of the players of the week. Then, as always, we give some smoking hot Overreactions of the Week, preview the games to watch in week 6, and of course five more gambling plays for this weekend’s action.

Ep 8. NFL Quarter Season Awards & Week Four Recap

Nickel Corner Podcast — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 19:48:45 -0400

In this episode we take a look at the state of the NFL one quarter of the way through the season. We break down the games from week four before we dive into a discussion of which teams look like playoff contenders at the quarter pole of the season. Then we hand out league awards like MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year & Coach of the Year through four weeks. Stay tuned until the end as always for five more gambling plays in week five.

Ep 7. Week Three Reactions & Week Four Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 18:56:21 -0400

In this week’s episode we discuss the action from around the league in week three of the NFL season, which was the week of the backup quarterback. We get into strong performances from Teddy Bridgewater, Kyle Allen and a deep dive into Daniel Jones’ historic NFL debut. We also throw out some fiery Overreactions of the Week and preview the games to watch in week four. Stay tuned until the end as always for five more gambling plays in this weekend’s games.

Ep 6. Week Two Recap & Week Three Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:30:54 -0400

In this episode we discuss how the significant injuries to some of the NFL’s top QBs shift the power in the league, and we wrap up the games from week two, including an in-depth dive into the Vikings-Packers & Eagles-Falcons matchups. We also get into some Overreactions of the Week, look ahead to the games to watch in week three, and give you four more gambling plays for this weekend’s action.

Ep 5. Week One Recap & Week Two Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 23:38:34 -0400

In this week’s episode we recap the action from week one in the NFL, discuss the games of the week, and advise on a few players to add in your fantasy leagues. We also covered our three games to watch in week two, and stay tuned until the end of the episode for five gambling plays this weekend.

AFC & NFC East Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 19:40:21 -0400

As well as Week One games of the week and contract extensions for Jared Goff & Ezekiel Elliott

AFC & NFC West Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:24:59 -0400

In part III of our NFL 2019 season preview, we break down the AFC & NFC West teams, with fantasy and gambling advice mixed in.

AFC & NFC South Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 20:04:20 -0400

Episode 2 is here! This week we break down the AFC & NFC North with fantasy & gambling advice. Please note this was recorded before Andrew Luck’s retirement.

AFC & NFC North Preview

Nickel Corner Podcast — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 22:56:41 -0400

Breaking down the AFC & NFC North