Episode 496 – The Name is Powers, Chad Powers

Subtitle

This week on The Infamous Podcast, Brian and Darryl break down the Hulu original series Chad Powers, the sports comedy nobody saw coming but everyone’s talking about. Also, they talk about the frantic trade deadline in the NFL.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Supergirl Reshoots: 2:40 Saturday Night’s Main Event: 13:24 NFL Trade Deadline: 24:33 Chad Powers: 38:11

New Bites

Supergirl Reshoots https://geektyrant.com/news/supergirl-reshoots-underway-and-it-sounds-like-they-involve-superman

Saturday Night’s Main Event World Heavyweight Championship Match: CM Punk vs. Jey Uso Undisputed WWE Championship Match: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Drew McIntyre WWE Women’s Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill Triple Threat Match for the Intercontinental Championship: Penta vs. Rusev vs. Dominik Mysterio (c)

NFL Trade Deadline

List of trades https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46306378/2025-nfl-trade-deadline-updates-latest-news-deals

Chad Powers (Hulu)

Ratings: Out of 10 Helmet Wearing Strong Powerful Males Darryl: 6.79/10 Brian: 6.89/10

Series Overview

Chad Powers is a six-episode sports comedy series that premiered on Hulu on September 30, 2025. The story follows Russ Holliday (played by Glen Powell), a once-promising college quarterback whose career flames out after a humiliating mistake and public scandal. Eight years later, he reinvents himself — literally — as “Chad Powers,” donning prosthetics and a wig to walk onto a struggling small-college football team, the South Georgia Catfish.

Inspired by Eli Manning’s viral “Chad Powers” sketch from his ESPN+ show Eli’s Places, the series combines heart, humor, and a little bit of helmet hair. The result is a surprisingly sharp commentary on fame, failure, and the lengths people go to for a second chance.

Production Information

• Creators: Glen Powell & Michael Waldron
• Writers: Glen Powell, Michael Waldron
• Executive Producers: Glen Powell, Michael Waldron, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Adam Fasullo, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown, Tony Yacenda, Luvh Rakhe
• Production Companies: Anomaly Pictures, Barnstorm, ESPN, Omaha Productions, 20th Television
• Network: Hulu
• Season 1 Episodes: 6 (Sept 30 – Oct 28 2025)

Main Cast

• Glen Powell as Russ Holliday / Chad Powers
• Perry Mattfeld as Ricky Hudson
• Steve Zahn as Coach Jake Hudson
• Quentin Plair as Coach Byrd
• Frankie A. Rodriguez as Danny
• Wynn Everett as Tricia Hudson
• Toby Huss as Mike Holliday
• Clayne Crawford as Coach Dobbs
• Colton Ryan as Gerry (Bench QB)

Episode Guide

Episode Title Synopsis 1 1st Quarter Russ’s career implodes in a championship disaster. Eight years later, he re-emerges as “Chad Powers” and walks onto the Catfish roster in disguise. 2 2nd Quarter Chad wins over the team with southern charm and awkward charisma, while juggling his fake persona and fractured confidence. 3 3rd Quarter Mid-season tensions rise as rival QBs start to question who Chad really is — and if he’s too good to be true. 4 4th Quarter During an away game, Chad and Danny sneak out for some classic football mischief that could expose everything. 5 5th Quarter Chaos hits the team lakehouse as family drama and affairs collide — Coach Hudson suffers a heart attack mid-chaos. 6 6th Quarter Chad’s true identity unravels; Russ faces the ultimate decision: come clean or finish what he started on the field.

Themes & Tone

Chad Powers sits somewhere between Tootsie and Friday Night Lights — funny, heartfelt, and just absurd enough to work. The show examines identity, redemption, and what it means to love the game even when the game doesn’t love you back.

Infamous Take

Glen Powell leans fully into his comedic side, proving he can play both Hollywood’s golden boy and a complete goofball. Steve Zahn is a perfect counterpoint as the grizzled coach trying to keep a small-time program alive. The show’s mix of football authenticity and sitcom-level absurdity hits a sweet spot for fans of sports stories with heart and humor.

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