Butkus Beyond The Line
Listen at your own risk! We dare you to listen to a podcast focused on a man who has been called: The Animal The Enforcer The Maestro of Mayhem The Robot of Destruction #51, Dick Butkus is the original double threat. He is known for revolutionizing the linebacker position and wreaking havoc on the football field, as well as being a trailblazer for pro athletes finding careers through broadcasting, endorsements, television, and film. Butkus Beyond The Line will brings listeners to the intersection of the world of football and its impact on players and headline grabbers, with the world of entertainment, pop culture, and charitable endeavors through Dick Butkus' own inimitable style. Butkus Beyond The Line is brought to you by Americaneagle.com Studios; follow today for exciting new episodes!
Episodes
May 18, 2023 • 50 mins
Lincoln Coleman Jr. was born in Dallas, Texas, and excelled as a running back during his playing years at Baylor University, the Arena Football League, and the NFL. His professional career kicked off with the Dallas Cowboys, where he joined their roster as a running back. Although primarily serving as a backup, Coleman's versatility and determination quickly made an impact.
In this episode, our hosts, Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola ...
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April 27, 2023 • 60 mins
Ryan Chiaverini is an Emmy Award-winning television personality, actor, musician, and a southern California native. He’s a sports anchor and host of Windy City Weekend on ABC-7 Chicago. Since 2006, Ryan has covered all of Chicago’s major sports and interviewed a number of celebrities.
In this episode, hosts Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola talk with Ryan about his football career playing with his brother at the University of Colorado ...
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April 20, 2023 • 60 mins
Jack Sanborn, current linebacker for the Chicago Bears, joins the show today. Growing up in Deer Park, IL, Jack attended Lake Zurich High School where he recorded 296 tackles, and 13 sacks in the three years he played varsity. He was rated as a four-star recruit and went on to further his football career at the University of Wisconsin.
In this episode, hosts Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola talk with Sanborn about his football career ...
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March 9, 2023 • 49 mins
Tony Boselli joins the show today, a former USC Trojan Offensive Tackle from 1991 – 1994. In 1995 he was the first player ever to be drafted by the new Jacksonville Jaguars franchise in the first round, second pick overall.
In the episode, our hosts, Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola, chat with Tony about the moment he found out that he was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, debating whether there’s enough room for the XFL and USFL in...
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February 9, 2023 • 46 mins
Danny Amendola grew up in Woodlands, Texas, and went on to further his football career at Texas Tech University. Being an undrafted free agent in 2008, he was signed on to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad, then made a powerful impact by starting at wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams in 2009.
In this episode, our hosts, Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola, talk to Danny about his experience being coached by the legendary Mike Leach, re...
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January 26, 2023 • 67 mins
Richard Dent grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and went on to pursue his football career at Tennessee State University. After being drafted by the Bears in 1983, he accelerated at his position, defensive end, and had a list of accolades throughout his career. In 2011, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for his efforts.
In the episode, our hosts, Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola sit down with Richard to talk about his experi...
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January 12, 2023 • 63 mins
Alan May is a former professional hockey player and current NHL analyst for NBC Sports Washington covering everything Washington Capitals. He played for 5 different NHL organizations between 1988 to 1995.
In this episode, our hosts, Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola talk with Alan about his playing career being undrafted, his early life growing up in the Canadian hockey culture, and his broadcast career with the Washington Capitals.
Ma...
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December 22, 2022 • 59 mins
Chris Zorich grew up on the south side of Chicago where he attended Chicago Vocational High School. The same high school that, “The Maestro of Mayhem”, Dick Butkus also attended in his early days. Chris went on to play football at the University of Notre Dame, where he won a National Championship and eventually went on to play for the Chicago Bears for six seasons (1991 – 1997).
In this episode, our hosts, Matt Butkus and Matt Amen...
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December 8, 2022 • 44 mins
Dylan Strome grew up in Mississauga, Ontario playing hockey at an early age. In 2015, Strome was drafted first-round third overall in the 2015 NHL draft by the Arizona Coyotes. After playing three seasons with the Yotes, Strome went on to play for the Chicago Blackhawks for 4 seasons, tallying up 225 points.
In this episode, our hosts Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola talk to Strome about his career with the Blackhawks, playing superst...
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November 24, 2022 • 75 mins
Gary Fencik grew up just outside of Chicago in Barrington, Illinois. He played college football at Yale University in the wide receiver position, catching 86 passes for 1,436 yards and 7 touchdowns from 1973 to 1975.
In this episode, our host, Matt Butkus, talks with Gary about his unique journey to the NFL being drafted by the Miami Dolphins originally, how the idea of the Iconic Super Bowl Shuffle came to fruition, and Gary’s adv...
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November 10, 2022 • 53 mins
We are joined today by Keith Van Horne, who played Offensive Tackle for the Chicago Bears from 1981 to 1993. He’s a Super Bowl Champion playing on the 1985 Bears Team, and he’s a former National Champion, who had played for the USC Trojans back in 1978.
In this episode, our hosts, Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola, talk to Keith about some of the craziest stories Keith experienced during his time with the Bears. They discuss the '85 Su...
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October 27, 2022 • 64 mins
Jarrett Payton, a Chicago-Land native that grew up in Arlington Heights and South Barrington, Illinois, and son of “Sweetness,” Walter Payton, joins the show! Jarrett is a 2001 National Champion, playing running back for the Miami Hurricanes, sports reporter, and host of CLTV’s Sports Feed.
In this episode, host Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola talk with Jarrett about his career playing for the powerhouse Miami Hurricanes, Jarrett’s f...
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October 13, 2022 • 46 mins
Alex Cavatton, Italian sports author and sports facilitator of the Chicago Bears Italia Fan Base, joins the show today. Hosts Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola talk to Alex about his book “Chicago Sunday”, which covers the history of the last 100 years of the Chicago Bears franchise. They also talk about his other novels, what inspired him to become involved with the American sports culture, and much more.
Alex has studied American spo...
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September 22, 2022 • 38 mins
Jim "Jimbo" Covert joins the show today. He’s a two-time first-team all-pro offensive tackle, two-time pro bowler, a pro football and college football Hall of Famer, and a Super Bowl champion, playing on the 1985 Chicago Bears team.
In Part 2 of this episode, our hosts, Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola, talk to Jim about his current lifestyle and hobbies outside of football. Jim shares his craziest moment on the football field and exp...
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September 8, 2022 • 39 mins
Jim "Jimbo" Covert joins the show today. He’s a two-time first-team all-pro offensive tackle, two-time pro bowler, a pro football and college football Hall of Famer, and a Super Bowl champion, playing on the 1985 Chicago Bears team.
In Part 1 of this episode, our hosts Matt Butkus, and Matt Amendola talk to Jim about growing up in Pennsylvania playing for The University of Pittsburg with Dan Marino, the 1985 Super Bowl season with ...
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August 25, 2022 • 39 mins
Doug Plank joins the show today, a former NFL Safety that played for the Chicago Bears from 1975 to 1982. He also played for The Ohio State Buckeyes winning three Big Ten Titles and participating in three consecutive Rose Bowls.
In this episode, our hosts Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola talk to Doug about how the Bears used to run their defense when Buddy Ryan was the Defensive Coordinator and how Doug originally had no interest in f...
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August 11, 2022 • 43 mins
Kris Haines joins the show today, a former NFL wide receiver that played for the now Washington Commanders, the Chicago Bears, and the Buffalo Bills. He also won a National Championship playing for Notre Dame back in 1977.
In this episode, our hosts Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola talk to Haines about his coaching experience winning the Division III Italian Super Bowl, his upbringing from high school sports to the NFL, and his teamma...
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July 28, 2022 • 54 mins
We are joined on the show today by Ed O'Bradovich, Chicago Bears Defensive End from 1962 to 1971. O'Bradovich was selected as one of the 100 greatest’s Bears of All-Time, played on the 1963 NFL Championship team with the Bears, and spent his whole NFL career in Illinois.
In this episode, Dick Butkus is in the studio, alongside our hosts Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola, to talk to Ed about his journey from high school to the NFL, Ed’s...
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July 14, 2022 • 32 mins
We are joined today by former linebackers’ coach for the Dallas Cowboys and the Cleveland Browns. He also previously served as the Indianapolis Colts Defensive Coordinator and is now the new head coach for the Chicago Bears. Matt Eberflus joins the show!
In this episode, Dick Butkus joins us in studio alongside our hosts, Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola, to talk to Coach Eberflus about his expectations for this upcoming season with t...
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June 23, 2022 • 37 mins
We are joined today by former collegiate linebacker for the University of Michigan and the 1991 Butkus Award winner. He also played professional football in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Redskins from '93 to '94. Erick Anderson joins the show.
In this episode, hosts Matt Butkus and Matt Amendola ask Erick what his life has been like after playing football for many years, how he’s helped develop special-ed pr...
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