The World of Football

Here is an excerpt from our interview with actor and writer Bret Green He has a unique connection to pro football played in Kalamazoo, MI. The full episode can be found on Episode #140 of THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL (APRIL 14, 2020) Bret Green contact info; @bretjgreen on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the folding of the XFL (AGAIN) and we also have an interview with actor and writer Bret Green, who has unique connection professional football that was played right here in Kalamazoo. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON we tell the story of the 1944 Heisman Trophy winner, Les Horvath. Bret Green contact info; @bretjgreen on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

This interview excerpt from Episode 139 of THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL, features TIM LESTER, the head football coach at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. He has some great stories about his time playing in the 2001 XFL for the Chicago Enforcers. For the full interview, go back and check out the original episode! Follow Tim on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/wmufootball Twitter: @CoachTimLester Web: www.wmubrocos.com Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

This interview excerpt from Episode 137 of THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL, features PAUL ARTALE. He played college football in Canada and coached college football in the US. It is an inspirational story of never giving up on your dreams. For the full interview, go back and check out the original episode! Follow Paul on: Twitter: @paulartale Instagram: paul_artale Web: www.paulartale.com Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

This interview excerpt from Episode 130 of THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL, features TIM CAPPER of ArenaFan.com. He had some exciting news about the future of the Arena Football Hall of Fame! For the full interview, go back and check out the original episode! Follow Tim on: Facebook: ArenaFan Twitter: @ArenaHOF, @ArenaFan Web: ArenaFootballHOF.com Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow have an interview with Western Michigan University head football coach Tim Lester, who played in the original XFL in 2001. Also, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveil their "new" uniforms and we have a run down of the most profitable college football teams at the FCS and NAIA levels. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON we tell the story of the Cradle of Coaches. Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about NFL MVP Lamar Jackson suing Amazon over trademark infringements and we have a run down of the most profitable college football teams at the FBS and Division II levels. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON we tell the story of the origin of the "Taxi Squad."

On this week’s show, Randy and Adam Snow have an interview with Paul Artale, a man with a very interesting story to tell about his journey from college football player in Canada to college football coach in the U.S. We also have the latest on free agent signings and more. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON we tell the story of Detroit Lions wide receiver Chuck Hughes, who died during an NFL game in 1971.

On this week’s show, everything in The World of Football has been cancelled due to the spread of the coronavirus, and I do mean everything. There were a bunch of free agent player signings in the NFL and we do have a run down of some of those. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON we tell the story of the lowest scoring game ever in the CFL. That and not much else, This Week in The World of Football.

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the wild ending of last week's XFL game between the Houston Roughnecks and the Seattle Dragons. Also, the Senior Bowl is getting a new home venue for the first time since 1951. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of the Little Brown Jug, the first trophy game in college football. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the last XFL team without a win finally getting a "W" and the uproar over Garth Brooks wearing a Barry Sanders jersey during a concert in Detroit. In our Two-Minute HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of the time former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Ahmad Rashad proposed on national television. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about Week 3 in the XFL and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced that they will be adding another name to their Ring of Honor this fall. In the HISTORY LESSON, we wrap up our celebration of Black History Month with the story of a future President and his college teammate. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the XFL announcing the site of their 2020 league championship game and Cleveland Browns defensive end Miles Garrett is reinstated by the NFL. In the HISTORY LESSON, we continue to celebrate Black History Month with a profile of Kenny Washington, an NFL Pioneer with the Los Angeles Rams. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the return of the XFL after a 19-year hiatus and Phillip Rivers' days with the Chargers appear to be over. In the HISTORY LESSON, we continue to celebrate Black History Month with a profile of Woody Strode, NFL Pioneer and Hollywood actor. That and much more THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about Super Bowl LIV , the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020 and the kickoff of the XFL season next week. They also have an interview Tim Capper about the future of the Arena Football Hall of Fame. In the HISTORY LESSON, its Black History Month and they have a profile of Duke Slater, who is a member of the Hall of Fame's Centennial Class of 2020. That and much more THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about Eli Manning announcing his retirement from the NFL and the Raiders are now officially the Las Vegas Raiders. In the HISTORY LESSON, they answer the burning question of why the Pittsburgh Steelers only have a team logo on one side of their helmet. That and much more THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the match-up being set for Super Bowl LIV and the 15 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2020 Centennial Class are announced. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of an NFL team that existed for only one game. That and much more THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the NFL Playoffs being down to the final four teams. Also, there were two college football national championship games played, and both lived up to all the hype! In the HISTORY LESSON, they explain the history of the huddle. That and much more THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the NFL Playoffs being in full swing and the XFL has unveiled a unique set of rules for their upcoming season. In the HISTORY LESSON, they explain why a Division II football team from Western Pennsylvania is so loved by students at the University of Michigan. That and much more THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the 2019 NFL regular season coming to an end and the firing of head coaches has already begun. Also, there were a ton of bowl games played this week including one that featured our hometown Western Michigan Broncos from Kalamazoo. In the HISTORY LESSON, they look back on 2019 with special World of Football Year in Review. That and much more on a special New Year's Eve edition of THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the newly crowned champions in college football at the DII, DIII and NAIA levels. They also pay a special tribute to a former Detroit Lions player who passed away this week. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of the day that William Clay Ford bought the Detroit Lions. That and much more on a special Christmas Eve edition of THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the playing of the 120th Army-Navy game and the Heisman Trophy is awarded to LSU QB Joe Burrow. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of Norma Hunt, the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the XFL unveiling its uniforms for the upcoming 2020 season and the four FBS college football playoff teams are set. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of the Minnesota Vikings and their connection to the founding of the America Football League. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the first woman that will have her name engraved on the CFL Grey Cup trophy, the Cincinnati Bengals FINALLY get a win and the Arena Football League has ceased operations, again. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of the time when the Green Bay Packers were kicked out of the NFL. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the new champion being crowned in the CFL's 107th Grey Cup game and the 136th Harvard-Yale game will be remembered for its double overtime, as well as its halftime student protest. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of the two different footballs that were used during Super Bowl I. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the match up being set for the 107th CFL Grey Cup championship game and there was a kerfuffle on the field in Cleveland. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of Harvard's Little Red Flag. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the CFL playoffs being in full swing and there are no more undefeated teams left in the NFL. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of college football's Commander-In-Chief Trophy. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the CFL regular season coming to an end and also talk about the upcoming playoff match ups. The Arena Football League is once again on the verge of ceasing operations but they may find a way to still play in 2020. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of how Canada honored one CFL team on its 100th anniversary. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the shakeup at the top of the AP Top 25 College Football Rankings and the NCAA has unanimously voted to look into changing its rules in order to allow college athletes to profit from their own names, images and likenesses. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of a statue of a legendary Army football coach that West Point refused to allow on its campus. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about a pro football league in Mexico that will be drafting players from the CFL next month and Ricky Williams' 1998 Heisman Trophy sells at auction for a record amount. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of a college football game in which both teams claim victory. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL!

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the #3 Georgia Bulldogs suffering a major upset in college football and a Division III school gets stripped of its 2016 national championship title because of a 2006 Subaru. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of an NFL draft pick who went on to become an astronaut. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the surprising Montreal Alouettes clinching a playoff spot in the CFL and the podcast crew FINALLY goes Fowling! In the HISTORY LESSON, they answer two of the most burning questions in college football: What in the world is a Nittany Lion and what the heck is a Hokie? That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the halftime acts that were just announced for the Super Bowl and the Grey Cup. Also, the best team in the CFL showed everyone that they deserve to be where they're at. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of the only player in Arena Football League history to rush for 100 yards in a single game. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about Eli Manning being benched in favor of Daniel Jones in New York and the Antonio Brown era in New England comes to an abrupt end. In the HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of the last major college football star to forgo the NFL in favor of the CFL. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about Antonio Brown NOT talking to media after his first game with the Patriots and the list of modern era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 has been released. In the HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of Bronko Nagurski coming out of retirement in 1943 to play one final season with the Chicago Bears. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! WOF OVERTIME: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddQhmZ6k9…&feature=youtu.be Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's show, the NFL regular season is now underway and Antonio Brown, what more can we say. In the HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of three Heisman Trophy winners who played for Ivy League schools. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! WOF OVERTIME: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddQhmZ6k9…&feature=youtu.be Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's show, college football is in full swing and yesterday was Labor Day so, of course, we watched some Canadian football! In the HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of the 1940 NFL Championship game. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! WOF OVERTIME: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddQhmZ6k9…&feature=youtu.be Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's show, an NFL preseason game is played in Canada, the XFL reveals the names and logos for their eight teams and Andrew Luck makes a shocking announcement. In the HISTORY LESSON, we tell the story of how the TV audience almost missed the end of the 1958 NFL title game. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! WOF OVERTIME: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddQhmZ6k9…&feature=youtu.be Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's show, the National Arena League crowns a champion and, in the CFL, one player sets a new record while another player sees his streak come to an end. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of the longest field goals in NFL history. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! WOF OVERTIME: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddQhmZ6k9…&feature=youtu.be Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's Second Anniversary Show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about ArenaBowl 32 and history was made this past week in the CFL, by the weather. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of the 1980 No Announcer Game in the NFL. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! WOF OVERTIME: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddQhmZ6k9…&feature=youtu.be Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On the inaugural episode of OVERTIME, Randy Snow and Adam Snow, rank their top 10 cities that DESERVE an AFL Franchise. This is the UNCUT and EXTENDED VERSION of our YouTube Video (linked below). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddQhmZ6k9-o&feature=youtu.be Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's special Second Season Wrap-Up Show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the match-up for ArenaBowl 32 and the CFL no longer has any winless teams. In the HISTORY LESSON, they replay three more highlights from past shows. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the first round of the Arena Football League playoffs and the CFL no longer has any undefeated teams. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of an unthinkable play that occurred in the 1954 Cotton Bowl. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the upcoming playoff match ups in the Arena Football League and Steve Spurrier gets an AAF "championship" ring. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of the Pottsville Maroons and the 1925 NFL title. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the championship games in the CIF and the IFL. Also, Last Chance U is back for a fourth season on Netflix. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of the 1934 NFL title game, a.k.a The Sneakers Game. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's SPECIAL 100TH EPISODE, Randy and Adam Snow talk about Baker Mayfield getting married as well as the possibility of a 20-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class in 2020. In the HISTORY LESSON, they review some of the best HISTORY LESSONS from the past 99 shows. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the Carolina Panthers being featured on the upcoming season of Amazon Prime's "All of Nothing" and the match ups are set for the championship games in the IFL and the CIF. In the HISTORY LESSON, they tell the story of the 1962 Grey Cup game, also known as The Fog Bowl. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about Tom Dundon wanting to get his $70 million back from the Alliance of American Football and the XFL has come up with a novel idea for handing its practice squad players. In the HISTORY LESSON, they talk about a 1984 USFL game that was played over in England. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this week's show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about the Oakland Raiders being selected to be featured on HBO's Hard Knocks show this season and the Tennessee Titans will be retiring not one, but two, player numbers this fall. In the HISTORY LESSON, they talk about a 1974 WFL game that was played in Canada. That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL! Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com

On this SPECIAL EPISODE of the show, Randy and Adam Snow talk about all things CFL! They review the 2018 season, they go through the differences between the Canadian and American rules of the game and they look forward to the upcoming season! That and much more, THIS WEEK, IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL: CFL 2019 PREIVEW! Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo Twitter: twitter.com/TWOFKalamazoo Contact us: [email protected] Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com