Games with Names
Hosted by former Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman, Games with Names is a sports history podcast on a search to find the greatest games of all time. From the infamous to the unforgettable, Jules dives back into the classic matchups and eras across all of sports history. Joined by the players, coaches, and celebrity fans that lived it, we’ll uncover first-hand insights and never-before-heard stories, shining new light and perspective on the greatest games in sports history. Subscribe wherever you listen: gameswithnames.com For more Games With Names: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gameswithnames/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@games.with.names Twitter: https://twitter.com/gameswithnames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gameswithnames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GamesWithNamesPodcast
Episodes
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 Thank...
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)...
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 the...
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).
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.
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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 g...
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...
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).
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 b...
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 Iris...
It’s National Tight Ends Day this Sunday! In honor of the holiday, Gronk & Jules are getting on three of the greatest Tight Ends of all time: Travis Kelce, Greg Olsen, and Shannon Sharpe. We talk the smoothness of Travis Kelce. Gronk reveals how Greg Olsen helped him prepare for the NFL. We talk Shannon Sharpe and the dangers of Instagram Live. Our dudes wrap it up by building the greatest tight end of all time.
Brian Scalabrine is in studio! The White Mamba joins us in Boston, from our Nuthouse East Studio, to go deep on one of his all-time performances: Game 5 of the 2004 Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Detroit Pistons and the New Jersey Nets. Scal joins us in studio (0:44). We go back to May of 2004 (44:17). We get into these New Jersey Nets and Detroit Pistons rosters (58:22). We dive into the game (1:15:29). We score the gam...
Rob Gronkowski & Julian Edelman are getting on dudes from this Sunday's game of the week: the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the San Francisco 49ers. In honor of this highly anticipated matchup, we're talking the Chief's Patrick Mahomes, the 49ers' Fred Warner, and FOX's Tom Brady. We’re talking what it’s like to chug beers with a rookie Patrick Mahomes. We breakdown Fred Warner and the “new age linebacker." Gronk and Jules talk about...
Rob Gronkowski & Julian Edelman get on our first batch of dudes in a very special sneak peek episode of Dudes on Dudes. We’re talking Randy Moss and the priceless pieces of wisdom he gave Rob & Jules, Baker Mayfield and his incredible rebirth in Tampa, and Tony Gonzalez and his relationship with the number three. We wrap it up by laying out our patented dude categories.
We interrupt this regularly scheduled program with a very special announcement from Nuthouse Sports. That's right, Rob Gronkowski & our very own Julian Edelman are starting a show together: Dudes on Dudes. And we're starting today's episode with a little Dudes on Dudes preview before we crack open the ol' hotline. The machine was filling up, so we figured it was about time to dive in and answer your burning questions. We talk J...
From the nuts that bring you Games with Names, Dudes on Dudes is a brand new show from best friends and Super Bowl Champions Rob Gronkowski & Julian Edelman. That's right, the boys are finally teammates again! Dudes on Dudes is the show where your favorite dudes talk about their favorite dudes. New episodes drop every Thursday with a special sneak peek episode on Tuesday 10/15.
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Nikki Glaser is in studio! Together, we're looking at an all-time playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs en route to Kansas City repeating as Super Bowl Champs. Nikki joins us on the couch (0:37). We go back to January of 2024 (50:27). We look back at these teams (59:23). We get into the game (1:17:23). We score it (1:24:43). We wrap it up by reading some of your Apple Podcast reviews (1:35:23).
Scott Pioli is in studio! We're coming to you from our Nuthouse East studio. Today, we're going deep on one of the most infamous games in NFL history: The Snow Bowl Game aka The Tuck Rule Game. That's right, we're talking the 2001 AFC Divisional Round matchup between the Oakland Raiders and the New England Patriots. Scott joins us (1:15). We go back to January of 2002 (36:16). We get into these teams (1:30:57). We dive back into th...
Bill O'Brien is in studio! We're coming to you from our Nuthouse East studio. The current Boston College Head Coach is with us to relive an all-time SEC Championship game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs from back in 2021. Billy O joins us in studio (1:40). We go back to December of 2021 (44:38). We get into the teams (50:10). We dive into this game (1:02:42). We score it (1:13:59). We wrap it up by hitting...
Keegan-Michael Key is in studio! This episode is presented by Transformers One in theaters September 20th. In honor of the inaugural Transformers Day and the upcoming film, the star of Transformers One joins us to relive a milestone game in Detroit Lions history. Keegan joins us in studio (0:38). We see which Transformers your favorite NFL players are most like (25:28). We get into these teams (39:06). We dive into this wild season...
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