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It's Draft Day! Today, we're talking all things NFL Draft. The guys share their draft day experiences, we break down Cam Ward and his wild journey to potential number one pick, then we look into our Crystal Balls to see what the future holds for some of these high profile draftees. We feature the chillest dudes of this year's draft in this week's Chillest Dude of the Week presented by Coors Light. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Amendola is in studio! This episode is presented by Transformers! Dola makes his debut in The Nuthouse to talk Texas football, his early days trying to make it in the NFL, and a whole lot more. Danny joins us on the couch (2:31). We go back to August of 2008 (50:50). We profile these teams (55:40). We dive into the game (1:11:07). We score the game presented by Transformers (1:19:37). We answer your voicemails in this week's edition of The Chill Zone presented by Coors Light (1:25:48). This episode brought to you by TRANSFORMERS and Hasbro. The Transformers NFL converting helmets by Hasbro are available for pre-order NOW at Amazon’s Transformers Store: amazon.com/transformers Follow Transformers on Social Media: @TransformersOfficial on Instagram @TransformersOfficial on TikTok @TransformersOfficial on YouTube @Transformers on X Facebook.com/transformers  Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Birthday, Coach Belichick! In honor of today being Bill Belichick's birthday, we're dedicating a full episode to celebrating the greatest coach of all time. It’s such a special day, we’re releasing this episode a day early! We break down some of Bill's greatest moments and coaching decisions. We do some UNC recruiting talk. Rob & Jules tell their best Bill stories. We finish it up with The Chillest Dude of the Week presented by Coors Light. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Walter Hauser is in studio! The outstanding actor, wrestler, and star of The Luckiest Man in America is with us to relive a classic ladder match: The 2014 Intercontinental Championship between Luke Harper and Dolph Ziggler. Paul joins us on the couch (02:35). We head back to December of 2014 (40:22). We profile each wrestler (53:08). We dive into the match (01:05:32). We score it (01:22:41). We hit The Chill Zone presented by Coors Light. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's all about Freaks this week! We've compiled every Freak featured on the show thus far into one special Mega Episode. From dudes that can play both ways to dudes that are reinventing the hurdle game, we're talking about some all-time Freaks. We wrap up by naming our Freak of the Year in The Chillest Dude of the Week presented by Coors Light. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Puka Nacua is in studio! The Rams wide receiver is with us to relive a record setting performance from his rookie season: Week 2, 2023, when Puka broke the rookie single game reception record. Puka joins us on the couch (2:39). We go back to September of 2023 (34:06). We look at these rosters (38:34). We dive into the game (1:03:56). We score it (1:21:28). We read some of the best questions and comments from the YouTube comment section in this week's Chill Zone presented by Coors Light (1:31:25). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're breaking down offseason happenings and hitting the hotline this week! Gronk & Jules kick it off by talking the latest free agency news before breaking down the annual coaches photo from the League Meetings. From where to place the next NFL franchise to our best LeGarrette Blount stories, we're answering a fresh batch of your voicemails. We wrap up with the Chillest Dude of the Week presented by Coors Light. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Liddell is in studio! The UFC Hall of Famer and combat sports pioneer is with us to relive one of the most iconic UFC fights of all time: UFC 52 Couture vs. Liddell ll. Chuck joins us on the couch (2:25). We go back to April 2005 (34:00). We break down both fighters (53:54). We dive into the fight (1:04:37). We score it (1:08:04). We hit The Chill Zone presented by Coors Light (1:17:34). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a wild week around the NFL! Along with talking about some of the biggest stories around the league, Rob & Jules talk about their trip to Vancouver, March Madness, and Stefon Diggs to New England. We weigh in on rule change proposals and bust out a brand new segment. We wrap up by naming the Chillest Dude of the Week presented by Coors Light. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stavros Halkias is in studio! The comedian and Baltimore legend is with us to relive a classic matchup from the Ravens vs. Patriots rivalry: the 2012 AFC Championship. Stav joins us on the couch (2:01). We go back to January of 2013 (34:23). We get into these teams (52:44). We dive into the game (1:12:01). We score it (1:20:18). We hit The Chill Line in this week's Chill Zone presented by Coors Light (1:33:45). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got ourselves a free agent frenzy today! From all the recent signings in New England to what's going on around the league, we're breaking down all the biggest moves. We also talk brackets, what the guys have been up to, and even introduce a brand new segment. We wrap up by naming our Chillest Dude of the Week presented by Coors Light. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antonio Gates is in studio! The Hall of Fame Tight End and Kent State legend is with us to breakdown the game where he broke the record for most career receiving TDs by a Tight End. Antonio joins us on the couch (2:27). We take a look at these teams (1:12:01). We get into this game (1:27:23). We score it (1:36:43). We read some of your best YouTube comments in The Chill Zone presented by Coors Light (1:50:05). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we finish selecting the inaugural All-Dude Team! This week, it's all about the defense. From the green dot guys to teamers, we'll break down each dude's season and come to a consensus on what makes them All-Dude worthy. We wrap up with The Chillest Dude of the Week presented by Coors Light. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeanie Buss is in studio! The Lakers President and Governor is with us to relive one of the most unique NBA Finals of all time: Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. Jeanie joins us on the couch (2:47). We got back to October of 2020 (37:49). We take a look back at these rosters (53:15). We get into the game (1:04:02). We score it (1:13:01). We wrap up with the a special edition of The Chill Zone presented by Coors Light (1:23:32). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's all Tight Ends this week! We've compiled every Tight End featured on the show thus far into one special Mega Episode. From the hoopers turned red zone threats to the clutches of playoff performers, we're talking about some legendary Tight Ends. We wrap up by naming The Chillest Dude of the Week presented by Coors Light. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Bissonnette is in studio! The former NHL winger and co-host of Spittin' Chiclets is with us to relive an instant classic: The 4 Nations Final between Canada and the United States. Biz joins us on the couch (2:21). We go back to February 2025 (1:00:34). We dive into these rosters (1:05:23). We breakdown the game (1:18:07). We score it (1:23:44). In this week's edition of The Chill Zone presented by Coors Light, Jules recaps his star studded day at Skate for LA Strong (1:32:50).  Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're selecting the inaugural All-Dude Team! Today, we're focusing on the offensive side of the ball for the All-Dude Offense. We'll break down each dude's season and come to a consensus on what makes them All-Dude worthy. We wrap up with The Chillest Dude of the Week presented by Coors Light. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stevan Ridley is in studio! The Super Bowl Champion and former NFL running back is with us to relive one of the most infamous regular season games in league history: The Letterman Jacket Game between the Houston Texans and the New England Patriots from the 2012 NFL season. Rid joins us on the couch (2:39). We go back to December 2012 (1:05:18). We get into these teams (1:18:34). We dive into the game (1:24:41). We score it (1:55:14). Rid sticks around to hit the Chill Line with us in this week's edition of The Chill Zone presented by Coors Light (2:00:51).Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're heading home for a very special Patriots MEGA episode. We've compiled every New England Patriot featured on the show thus far into one special episode. From the GOAT to legends whose stays were a little shorter, we're talking plenty of Pats dudes. We kick off the show with a New England edition of The Chillest Dude of the Week presented by Coors Light. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O'Shea Jackson Jr. joins the show! The actor, podcaster, and wrestling fanatic is with us to relive one of the most infamous matches in wrestling history: The "I Quit" Match between The Rock and Mankind. O'Shea joins us on the couch (3:01). We go back to January 1999 (40:26). We profile these wrestlers (49:54). We breakdown the match (1:07:01). We score it (1:19:23). Julian recaps his week in New Orleans in this week's edition of The Chill Zone presented by Coors Light (1:31:45). DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA is available now on Premium Video on Demand and on 4K UHD SteelBook®, Blu-ray™ and DVD March 4 from Lionsgate #DenofThieves2  Where to Watch https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/den-of-thieves-2-panteraSupport the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Avery is in studio! The former NHL winger turned actor is with us to relive one of the most infamous games in NHL history: The Avery Rule Game. Sean joins us on the couch (2:16). We go back to 2008 (31:50). We dive into these teams (44:40). We get into the game (1:21:42). We score it (1:52:19). We wrap up by hitting the Chill Line presented by Coors Light (1:58:57).   UPDATE: The audio has been updated and all issues have been fixed. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's another football season in the books! Jules & Gronk start by recapping their wild week in New Orleans. Then we're answering a bunch of your voicemails. We're weighing in on how to pick an NFL team to root for, our favorite Asian food, talking football on dates, and a whole lot more. We wrap up with The Chillest Dude of the Week presented by Coors Light; this week we're naming our Chillest Caller of the Week. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of the final game of the NFL season, we're talking about some seriously Super Dudes on today's episode presented by Coors Light. We start by breaking down the insane first season Saquon Barkley is having in Philly. Then, we're talking about what makes Andy Reid such a legendary coach and how he became an offensive guru. We wrap it up by talking calls from some chill listeners on this week's edition of Chillest Dude of the Week presented by Coors Light. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Burr is in studio for a very special episode presented by Coors Light! The legendary comedian and diehard sports fan is with us to talk one of the greatest Monday Night Football games of all time: Bears vs. Dolphins from the 1985 season. Bill joins us on the couch (2:36). We get into the teams (1:14:35). We dive into the game (1:25:48). We score it (1:29:40). We wrap up with a timely edition of the Chill Line presented by Coors Light (1:48:27). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's just one game left in the 2024 NFL season! So in honor of all the great football played this year, we're focusing on some dudes that balled out in 2024 in our first ever Dudes of the Year episode. Our first dude might just be this season's MVP. Our second dude is a young Wide Receiver who's already rewriting the record books. Our last dude is a rookie that looked more like a vet. We wrap up by naming our Chillest Dudes of the Year presented by Coors Light. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Patricia is in studio! The former Head Coach and Coordinator is with us to breakdown a legendary Baltimore Ravens vs. New England Patriots AFC Championship clash. We go back to January 2012 (48:45). We take a look at these teams (58:40). We get into the game (1:50:32). We get some never before heard Patriots stories in our first edition of The Chill Zone presented by Coors Light (2:21:36). Then we wrap up the show by scoring the game (2:54:03).Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's conference championship week! We start the show with Rob & Jules reacting to the Divisional Round games. We talk about a dude who is an all-time ball buster that just got a new head coaching job. We discuss a little breaking news. Then we talk about a dude with a cannon arm that loves a 4th quarter comeback. We wrap it up with our very first Chillest Dude of the Week presented by Coors Light. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Ohrnberger is in studio! The veteran NFL offensive lineman and one of the funniest dudes to come through the league is with us to talk about an infamous blowout from Week 14 of the 2012 season. Rich joins us on the couch (2:13). We go back to December of 2012 (1:25:34). We look at the Cardinals and Seahawks rosters (1:31:24). We get into the game (1:40:10). We score it (2:01:38). We wrap it up with some NFL comedy casting (2:09:16). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's NFL Playoff season! In honor of last weekend’s Wild Card games, we're talking about some of the wildest dudes in NFL history. Gronk and Jules start the show by giving an update on the LA fires and the status of The Nuthouse. Our first dude loves futbol almost as much as football. The next dude is so iconic he only needed to go by his initials. Our third dude was a ballhawk that was always a threat on special teams. We wrap it up by ranking some of the LEAST wild dudes in NFL history. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cam Jordan is in studio! The Saints legend is in The Nuthouse to breakdown the 2019 Thanksgiving matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons aka The Cam Jordan Flu Game. Cam joins us on the couch (2:05). We go back to November 2019 (37:42). We take a look at these rosters (1:02:56). We dive into the game (1:17:25). We score it (1:51:26). We wrap it up by hitting the ol' hotline (1:58:41).Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! The Dudes on Dudes hotline is officially open! Gronk & Jules are hitting the hotline to answer you questions. We're talking wide receiver advice, who would win epic food challenges, some wild Vegas stories, and a whole lot more! Keep the calls coming in 2025! Again, that number is 561-203-5789. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! What a year it's been! We had a lot of fun in The Nuthouse this year, so we figured this would be the perfect time to look back at some of the best moments of 2024. Of course we have to relive some stories from Matt Light's classic episode, we're looking back at an all-time story from the Ed O'Neill episode, we're revisiting some serious Ernie Adams knowledge, and a whole lot more. See ya in 2025! Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Holidays! With 2024 coming to a close we're looking back at some of Gronk & Julian's funniest moments...so far! We're talking their wildest party stories, Rob's infamous Patriots visit, their favorite Tom Brady moment, and a whole lot more! Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Holidays from The Nuthouse! Tis the season to hit the ol' hotline and answer your questions. We're talking the best Christmas and Hanukkah gifts we've ever received, Julian's best Aqib Talib story, cream season, and a whole lot more! Keep the calls coming! Again, that number is 424-291-2290. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's fantasy football playoff season and we're talking about some of the greatest fantasy performers of all time. Our first dude is a versatile back from a football family. The next fantasy legend was so good he only had to go by his initials. Our third guy was a legend with not one, but two teams. We wrap it up by putting together the greatest fantasy team of all time. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howie Long is in studio! The Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion, and Raider legend is with us to relive Super Bowl XVIII. Howie joins us on the couch (2:23). We go back to January of 1984 (1:07:56). We look back at these rosters (1:20:07). We dive into the game (1:39:41). We score it (2:32:50). We wrap it up with a brand new segment (2:44:36). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of today being 12/12, we're talking about some of our favorite dudes to ever wear the number 12! Our first 12 won a slew of rings and has the singing voice of an angel. Our next guy is a freakish athlete that might be next up. Our last dude was no stranger to Super Bowl trips. We wrap it up by compiling a list of 12 things we're particularly thankful for. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Craig is in studio! The Olympic gold medalist and hockey legend is with us to relive what might be the greatest game of all time: Miracle on Ice. Jim joins us on the couch (2:30). We go back to February of 1980 (39:52). We dive into these rosters (46:37). We get into the game (1:14:40). We score it (1:58:07). We wrap it up by highlighting some of the greatest sports announcer calls of all time (2:07:53)Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode we're talking dudes from the AFC North in honor of the debut of in-season Hard Knocks. Our first dude is a ball hawk with luscious locks. Next, we're talking about a cool guy that's one of the best young QBs in the game. Our third dude is a Baltimore legend that lived rent free in Tom Brady's head. Lastly, we're getting on a nine-time Pro Bowler turned leading man.Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny DeVito is in studio! The legendary actor, director, producer, and down right icon is with us to talk one of the greatest Game 7's of all time: Cubs vs. Indians in the 2016 World Series. Just a heads up, this is a free flowing, let Danny cook type of episode. Danny joins us in studio (0:52). We don't really talk about this game, but we do talk growing up in Jersey, Danny's sports fandom, what it's like to sit courtside with Jack Nicholson, and a whole lot more. We score it (49:01). We wrap it up by ranking our top five baseball movies of all time (59:11). Be sure to check out Danny's latest project, A Sudden Case of Christmas available on VOD now! Game 7 is now streaming on Amazon Prime.Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of the holiday and the football that goes with it, we're getting on some of the greatest turkey day performers in NFL history. Our first dude had incredible longevity and helped build a dynasty in Big D. Our next guy is a Hall of Famer that's as synonymous with Thanksgiving as turkey and stuffing. Finally, we talk about an overalls-wearing grill master who gave us one of the most infamous plays in Thanksgiving football history. We wrap it up by equating NFL players to classic Thanksgiving foods. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nate Ebner is in studio! The Olympian and Patriots special teams great is with us to relive the first Men's Rugby Sevens in Olympic history from the 2016 Rio Olympics. Nate joins us on the couch (0:59). We got back to the 2016 Olympics (1:07:20). We dive into this Team USA roster (1:19:06). We look back at the Rugby Sevens matchups (1:24:10). We score it (1:53:09). We wrap it up by building Olympic teams using NFL players (2:07:40). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of the SEC showdown between Alabama and Oklahoma this weekend, we're talking dudes from each of these historic programs. Our first dude is an electric gamer with a knack for the big play. Our next dude is has an unmatched championship pedigree at the college and pro level. Our third dude is an absolute beast that's currently on a tear for his new squad. Then we wrap up the show with Gronk and Jules sharing stories from their college days.Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Smith is in studio! The legendary wide receiver is with us to relive the 2003 NFC Divisional round game aka "The X Clown Game." Steve joins us on the couch (2:26). We go back to January 2004 (46:23). We go through the rosters (1:04:33). We dive into the game (1:28:26). We score it (1:41:23). We wrap it up with an NFL teams as foods segment brought to you by DoorDash (1:48:46). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're heading west to talk about some dudes that made their name balling out in the Pacific Time Zone. We're talking what makes George Kittle so tough to stop and his love for pro wrestling. We break down how Richard Sherman backed up the trash talk. We dive in on what a beast Howie Long was on and off the field. We wrap it up by cutting some wrestling promos. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vernon Davis is in studio! The legendary tight end is with us to relive the game that changed his football career and gave us one of the most legendary post game press conferences in NFL history. Vernon joins us on the couch (0:40). We go back to October of 2008 (20:18). We get it into these teams (51:55). We breakdown the game (1:11:18). We score the game presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey (1:27:11). We wrap it up by ranking the greatest football coach press conference rants of all time (1:33:20). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of the NFL game in Germany this weekend, we're getting on some NFL dudes with German ties. We're talking Michael Strahan's single season sack record and his insanely successful broadcasting career. We break down Amon-Ra St. Brown's route running and his roll in the Lions' resurgence. We talk about Sebastian Vollmer's legendary weight room performances and how he's growing the game in Germany. We wrap it up by learning some German. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Bennett is in studio! The Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champ is with us to relive the wild 2014 NFC Championship between the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks. Michael joins us on the couch (0:49). We go back to January of 2015 (29:21). We get into these rosters (47:44). We dive into the game (1:25:14). We score the game (1:49:43). We wrap it up by hitting the ol hotline (1:52:24). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Halloween, this week, Gronk & Jules are getting on some of the NFL's scariest dudes of all time: Ray Lewis, Jack Lambert, and James Harrison. We’re talking what it’s like to get knocked out by Ray Lewis and his love for all things Gladiator. We decide if Jack Lambert is indeed the scariest looking NFL player of all time. We talk about what it’s like to witness James Harrison in the weight room. We wrap up the show by comparing NFL stars to classic horror movie villains.Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Hanson is in studio! Touchdown Santa aka our Sunday Sherpa aka Mr. Redzone is with us today to relive one of the wildest weeks in Redzone history: Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season. Scott joins us on the couch (0:40). We go back to October of 2020 (46:22). We get into the teams (1:00:29). We breakdown the featured games (1:23:56). We score it (1:58:17). We wrap it up with a special Games with Names Toast presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey (2:11:13). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.