Games with Names

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.

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. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 game (1:43:01). We wrap it up by hitting the ol' hotline (1:58:07). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the most annoyed Tom Brady ever made them. Then we wrap it up by categorizing some of celebrity dudes using our patented Dude classification system. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Julian's favorite game he ever played in, plenty of game recommendations, and a whole lot more. We wrap it up with Jules, Kyler, and Jack talking through the origin of Dudes on Dudes. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Follow Dudes on Dudes across all social platforms (@DudesonDudes) and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And remember...rate and review! Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the game (1:38:10). We score it (2:38:39). We wrap up the episode (2:58:14). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the ol' hotline (1:31:00). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 opener at Arrowhead (50:11). We score it (55:27). We wrap it up by talking about our recent live show in Boston (1:07:20). Be sure to visit the dedicated TRANSFORMERS store at amazon.com/transformers, which features over a hundred TRANSFORMERS products, including Amazon exclusives, special deals and the hottest items inspired by the TRANSFORMERS ONE film. Prime members enjoy fast, free shipping on every order. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Bon Jovi is in studio! The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was gracious enough to have us in his home to relive one of the most infamous Super Bowls of all time: Wide Right aka Super Bowl XXV. We sit down with Jon (0:48). We get go back to January of 1991 (35:09). We look back at these teams (40:20). We get into the game (49:25). We score it (1:02:02). We wrap it up by talking about Julian & Gronk throwing out the first pitch at Fenway Park (1:09:44). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh McDaniels is in studio! From Nuthouse East, the former Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator is with us to breakdown one of the wildest wins in Patriots playoff history: the 2014 AFC Divisional round game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots aka "The Double Pass." Josh joins us in studio (0:33). We go back to January of 2015 (27:20). We get into these teams (1:08:19). We get into the game (1:28:20). We score it (2:00:45). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richie Incognito is in studio! The 15 year NFL vet came through to relive an "all-time" clash between the Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders across the pond in jolly old London. Richie joins us on the couch (1:26). We go back to October of 2019 (18:33). We get into these teams (32:04). We dive into the game (1:08:52). We score it (1:38:11). We wrap it up by hitting the ol' hotline (1:43:09). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laird Hamilton is in studio! We're going deep on the heaviest wave of all time that changed surfing history on a very special episode of Waves with Names. Laird joins us on the couch (1:57). We go back to August of 2000 (39:37). We profile Laird & his team as well as Teahupo'o (56:17). We break down that legendary wave (1:13:32). We score it (1:39:08). We wrap it up by answering your fantasy football questions (1:53:23). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becky Lynch is in studio! The Man is with us to relive the historic main event from Wrestlemania 35. Becky joins us on the couch (2:21). We go back to April of 2019 (34:48). We break down each of the superstars: Charlotte Flair, Ronda Rousey, and Becky Lynch (50:39). We get into the match (1:05:16). We score it (1:26:44). We wrap it up by reading some of your Apple Podcast reviews (1:34:11). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Affleck is in studio! The Boston legend and Oscar winner is with us to talk about an all time Yankees vs. Red Sox rivalry game from the 2004 season. Casey joins us on the couch (2:33). We go back to July of 2004 (49:24). We get into these teams (1:04:11). We revisit the game and that epic brawl (1:17:33). We score it (1:34:11). We wrap it up by putting together our list of least hated New York athletes (1:40:44). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernie Adams is back in studio! That's right, the smartest man we know has returned, this time in our Nuthouse East studio, to break down an all time classic: the 2018 AFC Championship game between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs. Yeah, we've done this game before, but this is Ernie's Version. Ernie joins us in studio (3:54). We go back to January 2019 (1:09:15). We get into the teams (1:23:58). We get into the game and Ernie breaks down some pivotal plays (1:49:19). We score it (2:28:30). We wrap it up by redrafting the top ten picks from he 2018 NFL draft (2:38:12). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Berj Najarian is in studio! The former Patriots Director of Football/Head Coach Administration and current Chief of Staff for Boston College Football is with us in our Nuthouse East studio and we're revisiting one of the most drama filled installments of the Patriots and Jets rivalry. Berj joins us in studio (3:40). We go back to September of 1997 (55:12). We dive into these rosters (1:16:57). We get into the game (1:24:54). We score it (1:48:59). We wrap it up by hitting the ol' hotline (1:57:38). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.