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Games with Names

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Hosted by former Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman, Games with Names is a sports history podcast on a search to find the greatest games of all time. From the infamous to the unforgettable, Jules dives back into the classic matchups and eras across all of sports history. Joined by the players, coaches, and celebrity fans that lived it, we’ll uncover first-hand insights and never-before-heard stories, shining new light and perspective on the greatest games in sports history. Subscribe wherever you listen: gameswithnames.com For more Games With Names:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gameswithnames/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@games.with.names  Twitter: https://twitter.com/gameswithnames  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gameswithnames  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GamesWithNamesPodcast 

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Episodes

2018 AFC Championship Game with Ernie Adams | Patriots vs. Chiefs

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 ...

Jul 30, 20242 hr 51 minEp. 64

The Tuna Bowl with Berj Najarian | Jets vs. Patriots

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 (1:57:3...

Jul 23, 20242 hr 15 minEp. 63

The Romo Snap Game with Colin Cowherd | Cowboys vs. Seahawks

Colin Cowherd is in studio! We're reliving the infamous 2006 NFC Wildcard game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Seattle Seahawks aka The Romo Snap Game. Colin joins us in the couch (3:15). We go back to January of 2007 (42:34). We get into each of these teams (54:34). We dive into the game (1:07:33). We score it (1:23:57). We wrap it up by hitting the ol' hotline (1:29:25). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 16, 20241 hr 37 minEp. 62

The Miracle in Miami with Doug Flutie | Boston College vs. Miami

Doug Flutie is in studio! We have the Heisman Trophy winner and BC legend in our Boston studio to relive one of the greatest college football games of all time. Doug joins us in studio (7:10). We go back to November of 1984 (47:39). We get into the teams (1:04:08). We dive into the game (1:14:07). We score it (1:31:00). We wrap it up by blind ranking some of the greatest Hail Mary's of all time (1:41:01). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Jul 09, 20241 hr 53 minEp. 61

The Hotline Bling Episode!

We're hitting the ol' hotline HARD in a very special Hotline Bling episode. We can only get to so many voicemails each episode, so we figured there's no better way to celebrate the 4th of July than by catching up on a jam packed hotline. From game and guest recommendations to the burning questions that must be answered, we get to it all. We also go through some of Julian's favorite items from the wall and open a couple mystery boxes from Julian's playing days. Support the show: http://www.gamesw...

Jul 02, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 60

2011 AFC Divisional Round with Rob Gronkowski | Broncos vs. Patriots

Rob Gronkowski is in studio! That's right, our man Robby G is back for his third time! This week we're coming to you from Boston in our Nuthouse East studio. We're reliving the end of Tebowmania by diving back into the 2011 AFC Divisional Round game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots. Rob joins us in studio (2:40). We go back to January of 2012 (46:03). We get into these teams (52:10). We dive into the game (1:08:20). We score it (1:21:54). We hit the hotline with Gronk (1:2...

Jun 25, 20241 hr 36 minEp. 59

Super Bowl IX with Ed O'Neill | Steelers vs. Vikings

Ed O'Neill is in studio! We're breaking down the iconic Super Bowl IX between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings. Ed joins us on the couch (1:01). We go back to January of 1975 (40:04). We dive into these rosters (49:33). We get into the game (1:08:29). We score it (1:31:02). We wrap it up by hitting the hotline (1:37:18). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 18, 20241 hr 44 minEp. 58

1998 Pop Warner National Championship with Frank Edelman | Redwood City vs. Naperville

Frank Edelman is in studio! That's right, the man, the myth, the legend, Jules' dad, Frank Edelman is in studio to relive one of the greatest games of Julian Edelman's Pop Warner career: the 1998 Pop Warner Pee Wee National Championship Semifinal. Frank joins us on the couch (1:55). We go back to December of 1998 (33:51). We get into these Naperville and Redwood City rosters as best we can (44:48). We breakdown the game (1:07:42). We score it (1:39:35). We wrap it up by hitting the hotline with ...

Jun 11, 20241 hr 53 minEp. 57

2010 Week 16 with Matt Light | Patriots vs. Bills

Matt Light is in studio! We're breaking down the AFC East clinching game from Week 16 of the 2010 season and the wild aftermath with Patriots Hall of Famer, 3 time Super Bowl champ, and 11 year NFL vet, Matt Light. Matt joins us on the couch (1:18). We go back to December of 2010 (58:10). We take a look at these Bills and Patriots rosters (1:02:58). We breakdown the game (1:37:16). We score it (2:02:37). We hit the ol hotline (2:15:02). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnyst...

Jun 04, 20242 hr 20 min

2007 Western Conference First Round: Game 6 with Baron Davis | Mavericks vs. Warriors

Baron Davis is in studio! The NBA great joins us to breakdown the We Believe Warriors and the epic upset that was Game 6 of the 2007 Western Conference First Round. Baron joins us on the couch (2:37). We got back to May of 2007 (39:01). We get into the Warriors and Mavericks rosters (49:30). We dive into the game (55:05). We score it (1:03:56). We wrap it up with a visit from a VERY special surprise guest (1:24:30). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for...

May 28, 20241 hr 34 min

2021 NFC Championship with Cooper Kupp | 49ers vs. Rams

Cooper Kupp is in studio! We're breaking down the 2021 NFC Championship and Cooper's incredible Triple Crown season en route to the Rams Super Bowl win. Cooper joins us on the couch (2:47). We go back to January of 2022 (40:49). We get into the Rams and 49ers rosters (57:48). We dive into the game (1:15:48). We score it (1:20:11). We wrap it up by hitting the hotline (1:32:24). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 21, 20241 hr 43 minEp. 54

16-0 with Sam Jay | Patriots vs. Giants

Sam Jay is in studio! We're reliving the record setting 2007, Week 17 game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. We also go behind the scenes on her killer set at The Roast of Tom Brady. Sam Jay joins us on the couch (3:16). We go back to December 2007 (22:33). We dive into these rosters (40:29). We get into this record setting game (46:50). We score it (58:04). We wrap it up by hitting the ol' hotline (1:08:53). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio...

May 14, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 53

50th Game Rescoring Extravaganza & First Annual Gamey Awards!

We're righting our scoring wrongs! That's right, we're rescoring our first 50 games to find a new number one on our first ever Games with Names Rescoring Extravaganza. We'll talk about our highs and lows from the first 50 games. We'll walk through our all new patented scoring system. We'll take fan suggestions and scoring gripes from the hotline. We'll unveil the new top 50. We'll give at the first annual Gamey Awards. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener ...

May 09, 20242 hr 7 min

The Roast of Tom Brady with Drew Bledsoe | Everybody vs. Tom Brady

On a very special edition of Games with Names, we're going deep on The Roast of Tom Brady with Patriot's legend and fellow roaster, Drew Bledsoe. Jules and Drew go behind the scenes on what went down at the first ever live Netflix roast. We're breaking down the highs, the lows, and all the craziness from this star studded night at The Forum. The after party, the joke writing process, old Patriots talk, and we rank our top-5 roasters; we get into it all. We wrap it up by giving it a score. Suppor...

May 07, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 51

The Almost Tie Game with Maxx Crosby | Chargers vs. Raiders

Maxx Crosby îs in studio! We're diving into one of the wildest regular season games in recent memory: The Almost Tie Game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders from the 2021 season. Maxx joins us on the couch (2:04). We go back to January of 2022 (19:39). We get into both teams (33:03). We get into the game (45:01). We score it (54:25). We wrap it up by ranking our top five favorite Adam Sandler movies of all time (58:10). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See...

Apr 30, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 50

The Shrug Game with Kel Mitchell | 1992 NBA Finals - Game 1: Trail Blazers vs. Bulls

Kel Mitchell is in studio! We're reliving one of the most iconic Michael Jordan performances of all time: Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and the Portland Trail Blazers aka "The Shrug Game." Kel joins us on the couch (2:44). We go back to June of 1992 (12:25). We get into these teams (45:30). We get into the game (52:22). We score it (1:11:09). We wrap it up by debating the best fictional burgers of all time (1:15:56). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See ...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 49

Montana vs. Elway with Eric Stonestreet | Chiefs vs. Broncos

Eric Stonestreet is in studio from The Wynn Las Vegas! We're talking about an epic quarterback duel from Week 7 of the 1994 season when Joe Montana's Chiefs took on John Elway's Broncos in all-time Monday Night Football showdown. Eric joins us in studio (3:10). We get into the Chiefs and Broncos rosters and the game (28:52). We score it (44:52). We got back to October of 1994 (53:14). We hit the hotline (1:07:13). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 48

"2003 AFC Championship" with Ty Law | Colts vs. Patriots

Ty Law is in studio! This was supposed to be our 50th episode, but it's so good we had to drop it a couple weeks early. We're breaking down the 2003 AFC Championship between the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots. Ty joins us on the couch (2:47). We go back to February of 2004 (1:21:16). We check out these rosters (1:32:57). We get into the game (1:50:56). We score it (2:26:34). We wrap it up (2:31:28). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Apr 09, 20242 hr 36 minEp. 47

"Super Bowl XXXVI" with Ernie Adams | Rams vs. Patriots

Ladies and gentlemen...we got him! Ernie Adams is in studio! The legendary Patriots' Football Research Director is with us to relive Super Bowl XXXVI between the St. Louis Rams and the New England Patriots. Ernie joins us on the couch (3:51). Ernie breaks down what made Vince Lombardi such an incredible coach (13:54). We dive into the origin story of Ernie and Bill Belichick's friendship (31:20). Ernie shares what he loves most about Gronk (1:13:50). We go back to February of 2002 (1:23:53). Ern...

Apr 02, 20242 hr 48 minEp. 46

“Super Bowl LIII” with Matthew Slater | Patriots vs. Rams

Matthew Slater is in studio! We’re breaking down Slate and Jules’ legendary performances in Super Bowl LIII between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams. Slate joins us on the couch (2:11). We go back to February of 2019 (46:06). We take a look at the Patriots and Rams rosters (52:54). We dive into the game itself (1:13:36). We score it (1:54:52). We wrap it all up by hitting the hotline (2:03:37). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Mar 26, 20242 hr 13 minEp. 45

"Super Bowl LVI" with Andrew Whitworth | Rams vs. Bengals

Andrew Whitworth is in studio from the Wynn Las Vegas! We're talking Super Bowl LVI, Rams vs. Bengals. Andrew joins us in studio (4:10). We get into the Rams and Bengals rosters' (45:02). We get into this game (49:54). We score it (1:03:56). We go back to February of 2022 (1:09:40). We wrap it up by hitting the hotline (1:26:02). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 19, 20241 hr 37 minEp. 44

"2131" with Lewis Black | Angels vs. Orioles

Lewis Black is in studio! We're reliving the iconic 2131 Game when Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's record for most consecutive games played. Lewis joins us on the couch (2:17). We go back to September of 1995 (18:15). We check out each of these rosters (39:48). We dive into the game (44:01). We score it (1:02:06). Then, we wrap it up by looking at the most unbreakable sports records of all time (1:09:50). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Mar 12, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 43

"2019 NBA Western Conference Semifinal: Game 6" with Ryen Russillo | Warriors vs. Rockets

Ryen Russillo is in studio! We're breaking down an all time playoff clash between the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors from the 2019 Western Conference Semifinals. Ryen joins us on the couch (2:25). We go back to May of 2019 (35:28). We get into the Rockets and Warriors' rosters (49:40). We get into the game (1:06:51). We score the game (1:21:00). We wrap up with some Top 5 talk (1:28:15). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Mar 05, 20241 hr 36 minEp. 42

"Super Bowl LIV" with Heidi Gardner | 49ers vs. Chiefs

Heidi Gardner is live from our home away from home studio in The Wynn Las Vegas! We're breaking down Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. We get into these teams (14:32). We get into the game (31:53). We score it (43:00). Then we head home to LA and we go back in time to February of 2020 (51:06). We hit the hotline (1:05:52). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 27, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 41

"UFC 229" with Dana White | Khabib vs. McGregor

Dana White is in studio! We're breaking down one of the wildest UFC fights of all time: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor. Dana joins us in studio at the Wynn Las Vegas (4:01). We go back to October of 2016 (18:17). We profile both fighters (48:30). We break down the fight (58:18). We score it (1:08:22). We wrap it up from Vegas (1:12:45). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 20, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 40

"2005 NBA Finals: Game 5" with Robert Horry | Spurs vs. Pistons

Robert Horry is in studio! We're breaking down his legendary Game 5 performance from the 2005 NBA Finals. Robert joins us on the couch (5:36). We go back to June of 2005 (33:44). We check out these rosters (47:02). We get into the game (1:04:49). We score it (1:40:02). We wrap it up with some all time clutch talk (1:51:53). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 13, 20241 hr 52 minEp. 39

"The Bush Push" with Matt Leinart | USC vs. Notre Dame

Matt Leinart is in studio! He’s here to break down one of the greatest and most controversial college football games of all time: “The Bush Push.” Matt joins us on the couch (3:03). We go back to October 2005 (34:05). We look at the Notre Dame and USC rosters (45:39). We dive into the game ( 1:01:18). We score it (1:14:15). We hit the GWN hotline (1:25:52). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 08, 20241 hr 38 minEp. 38

"Dynasty 2.0" with Rob Gronkowski | Super Bowl XLIX: Patriots vs. Seahawks

Rob Gronkowski is back in studio talking about one of the greatest Super Bowls of all time! Jules and Gronk are breaking down their first championship victory: Super Bowl XLIX New England Patriots versus the Seattle Seahawks. Roberto joins us on the couch (3:10). We go back to February 2015 (16:50). We look at the Pats and Hawks rosters (34:48). We dive into the game (54:46). We score it (1:48:33). Gronk sticks around to help us answer fan questions from the GWN hotline (1:52:54). Support the sh...

Feb 06, 20242 hr 6 minEp. 37

“The Snowvertime Game” with LeSean McCoy | Colts vs. Bills

LeSean McCoy is in studio! He's a 2x Super Bowl Champion, Pitt legend, and the man they call Shady. He was a beast in snow games so it’s only right that we revisit his walk-off TD against Indy in 2017 aka “The Snowvertime Game.” Shady joins us on the couch (4:09). We go back to December 2017 (33:30). We dive into each roster and the game (47:55). We score this game (1:29:55). We wrap it up by answering some DMs (1:35:09). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listen...

Feb 01, 20241 hr 42 minEp. 36

“The Legion of Boom Game” with Charissa Thompson | Super Bowl XLVIII: Seahawks vs. Broncos

Charissa Thompson is in studio! She's the host of Fox NFL Kickoff and Amazon’s TNF and also a Seattle native and die hard Seahawks fan. So we’re talking about the time the Seahawks beat Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos for their first Super Bowl title: that’s right, it’s Super Bowl XLVIII. Games with Names has an exciting news update (3:00). Charissa joins us on the couch (4:30). We look at what was going on in February of 2014 (21:19). We dive into these rosters and talk Legion of Boom (44...

Jan 30, 20241 hr 47 minEp. 35
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