Dirty Birds and Brews: an Atlanta Falcons podcast
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Formerly The Falcoholic Podcast. Host Kevin Knight (The Falcoholic) brings you in-depth coverage of the Atlanta Falcons all year long with multiple episodes a week. Join us for takes on the NFL, the NFL Draft, and NFL free agency from a Falcons-centric perspective. Also brews, of course. Catch the live show on YouTube on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET and immediately following all games: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFalcoholicLive Join our community Discord server: https://discord.gg/A2ybd2ywnd Support the show on Patreon for exclusive perks (and our gratitude): https://www.patreon.com/falcoholiclive
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Formerly The Falcoholic Podcast. Host Kevin Knight (The Falcoholic) brings you in-depth coverage of the Atlanta Falcons all year long with multiple episodes a week. Join us for takes on the NFL, the NFL Draft, and NFL free agency from a Falcons-centric perspective. Also brews, of course. Catch the live show on YouTube on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET and immediately following all games: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFalcoholicLive Join our community Discord server: https://discord.gg/A2ybd2ywnd Support the show on Patreon for exclusive perks (and our gratitude): https://www.patreon.com/falcoholiclive
Language:
English
Episodes
Will the Falcons make the playoffs in 2025? ft. Brice Lewis: The Falcoholic Live, Ep334
6/25/2025
After another busy offseason full of free agency and NFL Draft moves, we once again come to the critical question: have the Falcons done enough to finally reach the playoffs in 2025? Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Brice Lewis to discuss Atlanta's chances of reaching the postseason, including what needs to go right and what can't go wrong if the Falcons are to finally reach the Wild Card round and beyond.
Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET.
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Duration:01:07:05
Can Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins coexist? Falcons QB and TE review: Tuesday Takes with Tre'Shon
6/24/2025
Can Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins coexist in Atlanta? What happens to the Falcons depth chart at tight end if Kyle Pitts is traded? Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz tackle two of the most complicated position groups on Atlanta's roster, discussing the depth chart and who is most likely to contribute in 2025.
Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET.
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Duration:00:48:12
Are Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier the NFL’s best RB duo? Falcons running back review
6/20/2025
Do the Falcons have the NFL’s best RB duo in Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier? Kevin Knight breaks down Atlanta’s depth chart at running back, discussing the dynamic duo along with the options behind them.
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Duration:00:24:32
Falcons storylines that matter with Joe Patrick: The Falcoholic Live, Ep333
6/18/2025
The Falcons have wrapped up their offseason program, with training camp next on the schedule. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Joe Patrick to break down the Falcons storylines that matter from OTAs and minicamp, including Michael Penix Jr. and the rookie class, and potential trades for Kirk Cousins and Kyle Pitts.
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Duration:01:01:02
Falcons minicamp update with Daniel Flick
6/13/2025
Kevin Knight is joined by Daniel Flick (Sports Illustrated) to bring you everything you need to know from Falcons mandatory minicamp, including the status of Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts, Kaleb McGary, and more along with an update on Atlanta's rookie class.
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Duration:00:32:32
Latest news and notes from Falcons minicamp: The Falcoholic Live, Ep332
6/11/2025
The Falcons began their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, with all players required to report. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic break down the news you need to know from the first two days, including who's here, how the rookies are performing, and notable injury updates.
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Duration:01:02:17
Why fans should be excited about Michael Penix Jr. with JP Acosta
6/6/2025
The Falcons are going all-in on second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in 2025. Kevin Knight is joined by JP Acosta (SB Nation) to break down the reasons why fans should be excited about Penix in Year 2, as well as some areas of improvement for the young signal caller.
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Duration:00:34:54
Falcons season predictions Part 2 with Eric Robinson: The Falcoholic Live, Ep331
6/4/2025
Our Falcons 2025 season predictions continue as Kevin Knight, Adnan Ikic, and Eric Robinson (ESPN) take you through the entire schedule, including win/loss predictions for each week and our take on how Atlanta will fare throughout the year. Will Atlanta finally make the playoffs this year?
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Duration:01:30:14
Kyle Pitts concerns and Falcons OTA news: Tuesday Takes with Tre'Shon
6/3/2025
The Falcons wrapped up their OTAs this week, with several notable headlines coming out of Atlanta. Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz discuss their level of concern surrounding Kyle Pitts, the extension for Ryan Neuzil, and thoughts on the players who were absent during voluntary workouts.
The Falcons have begun their OTAs, and Kevin Knight is joined by Atlanta Falcons senior editor Will McFadden to bring you the latest news from practice along with Will's take on the coaching changes and rookie class.
Duration:00:57:18
Falcons OTA update with Will McFadden
5/30/2025
The Falcons have begun their OTAs, and Kevin Knight is joined by Atlanta Falcons senior editor Will McFadden to bring you the latest news from practice along with Will's take on the coaching changes and rookie class. How have Jalon Walker, James Pearce, and Xavier Watts fared in the first sessions of the summer?
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Duration:00:34:03
Falcons season predictions with Eric Robinson: The Falcoholic Live, Ep330
5/28/2025
With the NFL schedule released, it's time for our game-by-game predictions for the Falcons 2025 season! Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Eric Robinson to take you through the entire schedule, including win/loss predictions for each week and our take on how Atlanta will fare throughout the year. Is this the year the Falcons finally return to the postseason?
Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET.
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Duration:01:25:14
Falcons free agency and NFL Draft review with Aaron Freeman: The Falcoholic Live, Ep329
5/21/2025
With rookie minicamp behind us, we finally got our first on-field look at the 2025 Falcons. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Aaron Freeman (Locked On Falcons) to review Atlanta's free agency and NFL Draft moves to determine if this roster can compete for the playoffs and beyond during the 2025 season.
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Duration:01:07:24
Falcons 2025 schedule analysis: Tough but fair
5/17/2025
The NFL revealed the Falcons 2025 schedule on Wednesday, and Kevin Knight is here to bring you a detailed analysis of the rest advantage, bye week placement, and projected strength of schedule of what appears to be a "tough but fair" slate of games for Atlanta.
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Duration:00:25:37
Falcons schedule release and season outlook with Joe Patrick: The Falcoholic Live, Ep328
5/14/2025
The 2025 NFL schedule release is upon us, and the Atlanta Falcons are rumored to have quite a few primetime games alongside one of the easier schedules in the league. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Joe Patrick to break down the live reveal of Atlanta’s schedule along with our thoughts on the Falcons’ season outlook.
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Duration:01:00:22
What can we expect from the Falcons rookies? Tuesday Takes with Tre'Shon
5/13/2025
What kind of expectations should fans have for the Falcons rookie class in 2025 and beyond? Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz discuss their thoughts on Atlanta's draftees and UDFA additions and their potential to make the roster and contribute this season, including players like Xavier Watts, Billy Bowman, Cobee Bryant, Nick Nash, and Joshua Gray.
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Duration:00:49:36
Can Cobee Bryant and Nick Nash make the Falcons roster? 2025 Post-draft roster projection
5/9/2025
Can Cobee Bryant and Nick Nash make Atlanta's roster? Kevin Knight brings you his first Falcons 53-man roster projection of the 2025 cycle with thoughts on the UDFAs chances of the making the roster, how the team will organize the defensive line, and more.
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Duration:00:37:20
Have the Falcons improved this offseason? The Falcoholic Live, Ep327
5/7/2025
The Falcons had a slow free agency period followed by an aggressive NFL Draft and UDFA class. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Tre'Shon Diaz to answer the big question: have the Falcons meaningfully improved this offseason? What can we expect from Atlanta in 2025, and should this team be considered a contender in the NFC South and beyond?
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Duration:01:20:27
Evaluating the Falcons draft and UDFA haul with Thor Nystrom
5/5/2025
The Falcons had a polarizing 2025 NFL Draft class followed by a strong group of UDFA additions. Kevin Knight is joined by Thor Nystrom (Fantasy Life) to evaluate the value and fit of Atlanta's draft class, including the controversial trade-up for James Pearce Jr. and the three top-200 talents added by the values as UDFAs.
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Duration:01:00:18
The Falcons bet on themselves in the 2025 NFL Draft
5/2/2025
The Falcons bet on themselves in the 2025 NFL Draft with a bold trade up in the first round and an emphasis on finding immediate contributors on defense. Kevin Knight breaks down the draft class and discusses Atlanta's overall strategy, including why he's much higher on the team heading into the summer.
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Duration:00:49:52
Grading the Falcons draft with Marc Raimondi: The Falcoholic Live, Ep326
4/30/2025
The Falcons made some bold and controversial moves in the 2025 NFL Draft. Hosts Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by ESPN's Marc Raimondi to give their grades for Atlanta's draft class, including their thoughts on the first-round trade up for James Pearce Jr. and some promising UDFA additions.
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Duration:01:14:25