Rich Eisen joins us in studio! As a long suffering Jets fan, Rich wanted to revisit their last playoff win which just so happened to be against the Patriots in the 2010 season’s Divisional Round. Rich joins us on the couch (2:53). We take a look at the world in January of 2011 (23:31). We get into these rosters and the game (47:50). We wrap it up by scoring this game (1:04:20). We conclude the episode by taking some questions from you, the fans (1:09:58). Support the show: http://www.gameswithna...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 34
Terry Bradshaw joins us in studio! Together, we’re diving deep into “The Immaculate Reception.” As far as a game with a name goes, does it get much better? Terry joins us on the couch (3:00). We take a look at what was going on in January of 1972 (36:20). We dive into each of these Hall of Famer packed rosters (1:07:30). We get into the game (1:28:12). We wrap this thing up with a score (1:56:21). And last, but certainly not least, we hit the hotline to answer some voicemails (2:11:55). Support ...
Jan 23, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 33
Gary Gulman is with us in studio! He's a Massachusetts native, Patriots die hard, and comedy legend. We’re looking at the pre-Brady high water mark for the New England football Patriots: the 1985 AFC Championship Game. Gary joins us on the couch (3:22). We take a look at what was going on in January of 1986 (13:30). We revisit these teams and dive into the game (45:25). We wrap this thing up with a score (1:40:30). Finally, we take some calls and deliberate on what we should name the studio (1:4...
Jan 18, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 32
We’ve got comedian and Giants fan, Tom Papa in studio to relive one of the best Super Bowls of all time: "Wide Right." Tom joins us on the couch (2:40). We head back to January of 1991 (36:58). Then we dive into this game and run through the rosters (44:26). We give this one a score (1:15:13). Finally, we look back at some of the most heartbreaking field goal misses in football history (1:21:53). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 31
He’s back! That's right, we've got our pal Danny Amendola aka Coach Dola from the Wynn Las Vegas for a very special BONUS episode. Today, we’re diving into an all time classic: the 2014 AFC Divisional Round game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots. Dola joins us in studio (4:01). We head back to January of 2015 to see what was going on in the world (14:35). We run through these rosters (22:25). Then we break down this absolute classic of a game (31:04). Finally, before we h...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 30
We’ve got comedian, actor, and die hard Chiefs fan Rob Riggle in studio! We’re diving into the 2019 AFC Championship game aka “The Super Blood Wolf Moon Game” between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs. Rob joins us on the couch (4:54). We go back in time to January 2019 (27:45). We run through these rosters (42:18). Then we dissect this OT thriller (51:30). We wrap this thing up by giving a very controversial score (1:18:27). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 29
Reggie Bush, one of the greatest running backs of all time, joins us in studio! We’re going deep on his iconic 513 all purpose yard game against Fresno State from the 2005 season. Reggie joins us on the couch (3:05). We look at what was up in November of 2005 (35:56). We revisit each of these rosters...damn USC was stacked (1:07:02). Then it’s time to break down this shootout of a game (1:26:28). We give this one a score (1:58:55). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio....
Jan 02, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 28
Mark Cuban joins us in the studio! He's everyone’s favorite shark, business mogul, and owner of the Dallas Mavericks. We go back to the 2011 NBA Finals and that wild Mavs run to the title. Mark joins us on the couch (3:47). We check out the world of June 2011 (20:34). Jack leads us through these rosters (29:39). We dive back into the game (43:50). You won’t believe where this one nets out on the scoring scale (58:30). We wrap up the episode by re-reviewing our patented scoring system (1:02:44). ...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 27
Bert Kreischer joins us in studio to relive the 2014 BCS National Championship and a whole lot more. Spoiler alert: this might be our wildest episode yet. Together, we relive his insane day at the 2014 BCS National Championship between the Auburn Tigers and his beloved Florida State Seminoles. Bert joins us on the couch (3:53). We check out what was going on in the world back in January of 2014 (39:42). We check out each of these rosters (44:42). We get to the game somewhat, somewhere in here lo...
Dec 19, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 26
We’re back! Our old pal Rob Gronkowski makes his Games with Names debut to talk about one of his favorite games as a New England Patriot. It’s about time we got ol’ Robby G on the show. We’re looking back at “The Out The Club Game” from 2014 between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts. Rob joins us on the couch (6:45). We go back to the world in 2014 (23:36). Jules and Rob dive into these rosters (40:03). We relive this all time Gronk performance and get into what we really think...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 25
On today’s episode, we’re reliving the legendary Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS and the series as a whole. We go back to the world of pop culture in October of 2004 (9:35). We revisit the 2004 MLB season and breakdown the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry (14:43). Big Papi joins the show to talk ball and take us inside that legendary comeback of a series (38:03). Jules & Sam break down the legacy of this one and give it a score (1:19:27). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/li...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On today's episode, we're heading back to the Rose Bowl for Super Bowl XXI between the Denver Broncos and the New York Football Giants. We check out what was going on in the world of pop culture in January of '87 (6:02). We check out the teams and break down this star studded matchup (16:15). Mr. Simms joins us in studio to take us inside one of the greatest quarterbacking performances in Super Bowl history in what would turn out to be a game of many firsts (28:08). Jules & Sam wrap it all u...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Today, it’s a real “leave no stone left unturned” kind of game on our journey to find the greatest game of all time. It's the 2012 Pro Bowl with Brandon Marshall. We look back at the world in January 2012 ( 6:44 ). Jules & Sam revisit these rosters (13:52). Brandon Marshall joins the guys to talk all things Pro Bowl and his MVP performance ( 23:26 ). We wrap it all up and give this game a score ( 1:16:38 ). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Today, we’re going deep on one of the greatest scoring performances in NBA history. Sam & Jules take a look at what was going on in December 2006 (5:48). We check out that season in the NBA (20:25) and these respective squads (24:08). We’re joined by Gilbert Arenas to talk scoring in bunches, great Kobe stories, and NBA beefs (42:36). We wrap it all up and score this game (1:36:02). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 21
On today’s episode, we have comedian and Sacramento’s native son, Hasan Minhaj in studio! Together, we go deep on Game 5 of the infamous 2002 Western Conference finals. We break down the Lakers and Kings in this era and dive into Hasan’s Kings fandom (3:05). We go back to the world of pop culture in May of 2002 (25:03). Mike Bibby joins the show to talk about his iconic Game 5 buzzer beater and the controversial series (30:31). Hasan and the guys react to the Bibby interview (1:06:18). We wrap i...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Today, it’s all about the 2018 NFC Wildcard Game between the Eagles and Bears aka the “Double Doink.” Sam & Jules see what was going on back in January 2019 ( 5:26 ). We dive into this infamous playoff game and both squads (18:31). We’re joined by not one, but two Long Bros, Chris and Kyle Long join the show to go deep on one the most memorable (and painful) playoff finishes in modern history ( 29:31 ). We wrap it all up and score this game ( 1:15:56 ). Support the show: http://www.gameswith...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On this week's episode, Jules and Sam are off for the holidays, but producers Jack and Kyler are here to kick off the new year by taking a look back at some of the greatest moments from 2022. From Julian's wild night out in Beverly Hills with Paul Pierce to Peyton and Eli Manning talking Tom Brady and everything in between. Also we dig into the DMs and highlight some of our favorite fan submissions. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Jan 03, 2023•38 min
On today’s episode, we’re going back to an incredible era in college basketball. We’re talking Duke vs. Arizona for the 2001 NCAA National Championship with Duke legend Shane Battier and we might just get a special appearance from Arizona Wildcat great Gilbert Arenas. We go back to the world of pop culture in April of 2001(8:09). We look back at this season in college basketball and revisit these squads packed with future NBA stars (27:18). Shane joins the show to take us inside the game and loo...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 18
On today’s episode, we’re talking about the most iconic women’s soccer game of all time. That’s right, it’s the 1999 Women’s World Cup Final with Brandi Chastain. We go back to the world of July 1999 (9:50). We take a look at both of these powerhouse squads (18:21). Brandi joins us to talk about this epic match, her life in soccer, and so much more (39:36). Jules & Sam break down the legacy and give it a score (1:29:40). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/lis...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On today’s episode we’re heading back to the ice. We’re joined by Bruins legend Zdeno Chara to go deep on Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Comedian and friend of the show Joe List joins us in-studio as we go back to the world in June of 2011 (7:47) and revisit these squads along with the 2011 NHL season (23:30). Chara joins the show to talk being a Boston sports icon, retirement life, and hoisting the Cup (49:19). We talk legacy and score the game (1:25:04). Support the show: http://www.gameswit...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On today’s episode, we go back to a record shattering performance in college football. It’s the 1998 edition of Texas vs. Texas A&M aka “Ricky’s Record.” We see what was going on in November 1998 (4:23). We get into the teams, the game, and the stacked 1998 Big 12 (12:25). Ricky joins the show to go deep on this memorable rivalry game and his life in football ( 26:34 ). Jules & Sam talk legacy and score this game ( 1:00:10 ). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudi...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On today’s episode we’re talking 2009 Western Conference Finals Game 2 between the Lakers and Nuggets. We check out the world in 2009 (7:14). We break down the teams and the 2009 NBA season (20:34). Kenyon Martin joins the show to talk about those star studded Nuggets teams, facing off against Kobe in the conference finals, being an NBA tough guy, and a whole lot more (37:26). Jules & Sam dive into the legacy of this game and give it a score (1:22:45). Support the show: http://www.gameswithn...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On today’s episode we hop into the ring for one of the greatest matches in the history of professional wrestling: The Iron Man Match between Shawn Michaels and Brett Hart. We check out the world in 1996 (10:13). We profile both of these iconic WWE Superstars (26:58). Shawn Michaels joins the program to talk about this iconic match and his illustrious wrestling career (39:13). Jules & Sam breakdown the legacy of this match and give it a score (1:27:55). Support the show: http://www.gameswithn...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On today’s episode we go back to one of the longest playoff games in MLB history. That’s right, it’s Game 2 of the 2014 NLDS. We go back to October of 2014 to see what was going on in the world (3:47). We get into the teams and the 2014 MLB season (15:43). Hunter Pence joins the show to relive this 18 inning marathon and go deep on the Giants’ World Series run (26:03). Jules & Sam talk legacy and give this game a score (1:19:50). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudi...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Today, we relive “Game 5” of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final with Washington Capitals super fan PFT Commenter in studio. We look back at the world of June 2018 ( 15:23 ). We dive into “Game 5” through the eyes of PFT and relive his wild celebration stories ( 23:03 ). The guys wrap it up and score the game alongside PFT ( 59:21 ). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On today’s episode, we highlight a wild regular season showdown and one of Calvin Johnson’s greatest performances: the 2017 Cowboys vs. Lions matchup aka “The Fake Spike Game.” We go back to the world of October 2017 ( 7:25 ). We run through this wild regular season matchup and take a look at both teams (20:42). Megatron himself, Calvin Johnson, joins us to go deep on this shootout and his insane performance ( 36:42 ). We wrap it up and score the game ( 1:09:23 ). Support the show: http://www.ga...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
On today’s episode, we go back to the birth of a 90’s dynasty: Super Bowl XXVII. Jules & Sam head back to January 1993 ( 3:54 ). We take a look at these teams, the game, and the road to the Super Bowl (20:35). The Playmaker himself, Michael Irvin, joins the show to talk about the game that started a dynasty ( 42:27 ). The guys wrap it up and score the game ( 1:27:50 ). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Today, on our quest to find the greatest game of all time, we turn not the NBA, NFL, or even the MLB, today we’re talking TBT. It’s the Inaugural TBT Championship game between Team Barstool and Notre Dame Alumni. With Big Cat in-studio, we reminisce on what was going down in July 2014. ( 8:52 ). We get into these teams and how these rosters were assembled (23:45). For the first time ever, Big Cat peels off the band-aid and talks about this “TBT Final.” We also hear from Notre Dame Alumni team me...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
On today’s episode, we relive the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history: Super Bowl LI aka “28-3.” The guys relive what was going on back in February 2017 ( 5:43 ). We breakdown the game along with both teams (10:42). We’re joined by the one and only Dolamite aka Danny Amendola to talk about everything from the comeback to the afterparty ( 29:25 ). We wrap it up, talk legacy, and give this game a score ( 1:04:35 ). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Today, we’re talking Super Bowl XXXIV aka “The Longest Yard.” The guys see what was up back in January 2000 ( 3:55 ). Jules & Sam review the game and each of these teams (10:53). Kurt Warner stops by to talk about his first Super Bowl and The Greatest Show on Turf ( 25:23 ). We discuss the legacy and score the game ( 1:09:41 ). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
