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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

Dudes on 12s

In honor of today being 12/12, we're talking about some of our favorite dudes to ever wear the number 12! Our first 12 won a slew of rings and has the singing voice of an angel. Our next guy is a freakish athlete that might be next up. Our last dude was no stranger to Super Bowl trips. We wrap it up by compiling a list of 12 things we're particularly thankful for. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 12, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 10

Miracle on Ice with Jim Craig | 1980 Winter Olympics: Soviet Union vs. United States

Jim Craig is in studio! The Olympic gold medalist and hockey legend is with us to relive what might be the greatest game of all time: Miracle on Ice. Jim joins us on the couch (2:30). We go back to February of 1980 (39:52). We dive into these rosters (46:37). We get into the game (1:14:40). We score it (1:58:07). We wrap it up by highlighting some of the greatest sports announcer calls of all time (2:07:53) Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Dec 10, 20242 hr 19 minEp. 83

Dudes on The AFC North

On today's episode we're talking dudes from the AFC North in honor of the debut of in-season Hard Knocks. Our first dude is a ball hawk with luscious locks. Next, we're talking about a cool guy that's one of the best young QBs in the game. Our third dude is a Baltimore legend that lived rent free in Tom Brady's head. Lastly, we're getting on a nine-time Pro Bowler turned leading man. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 05, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 9

2016 World Series: Game 7 with Danny DeVito | Cubs vs. Indians

Danny DeVito is in studio! The legendary actor, director, producer, and down right icon is with us to talk one of the greatest Game 7's of all time: Cubs vs. Indians in the 2016 World Series. Just a heads up, this is a free flowing, let Danny cook type of episode. Danny joins us in studio (0:52). We don't really talk about this game, but we do talk growing up in Jersey, Danny's sports fandom, what it's like to sit courtside with Jack Nicholson, and a whole lot more. We score it (49:01). We wrap ...

Dec 03, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 82

Dudes on Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of the holiday and the football that goes with it, we're getting on some of the greatest turkey day performers in NFL history. Our first dude had incredible longevity and helped build a dynasty in Big D. Our next guy is a Hall of Famer that's as synonymous with Thanksgiving as turkey and stuffing. Finally, we talk about an overalls-wearing grill master who gave us one of the most infamous plays in Thanksgiving football history. We wrap it up by equating NFL players t...

Nov 28, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 8

2016 Olympic Rugby Sevens with Nate Ebner | Team USA vs. The World

Nate Ebner is in studio! The Olympian and Patriots special teams great is with us to relive the first Men's Rugby Sevens in Olympic history from the 2016 Rio Olympics. Nate joins us on the couch (0:59). We got back to the 2016 Olympics (1:07:20). We dive into this Team USA roster (1:19:06). We look back at the Rugby Sevens matchups (1:24:10). We score it (1:53:09). We wrap it up by building Olympic teams using NFL players (2:07:40). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio...

Nov 26, 20242 hr 32 minEp. 81

Dudes on Alabama vs. Oklahoma

In honor of the SEC showdown between Alabama and Oklahoma this weekend, we're talking dudes from each of these historic programs. Our first dude is an electric gamer with a knack for the big play. Our next dude is has an unmatched championship pedigree at the college and pro level. Our third dude is an absolute beast that's currently on a tear for his new squad. Then we wrap up the show with Gronk and Jules sharing stories from their college days. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/...

Nov 21, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 7

The X Clown Game with Steve Smith Sr. | 2003 NFC Divisional Round: Panthers vs. Rams

Steve Smith is in studio! The legendary wide receiver is with us to relive the 2003 NFC Divisional round game aka "The X Clown Game." Steve joins us on the couch (2:26). We go back to January 2004 (46:23). We go through the rosters (1:04:33). We dive into the game (1:28:26). We score it (1:41:23). We wrap it up with an NFL teams as foods segment brought to you by DoorDash (1:48:46). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 19, 20242 hr 3 minEp. 80

Dudes on George Kittle, Richard Sherman, and Howie Long

This week we're heading west to talk about some dudes that made their name balling out in the Pacific Time Zone. We're talking what makes George Kittle so tough to stop and his love for pro wrestling. We break down how Richard Sherman backed up the trash talk. We dive in on what a beast Howie Long was on and off the field. We wrap it up by cutting some wrestling promos. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 14, 202444 minEp. 6

The Cannot Play With Em Game with Vernon Davis | Week 8, 2008: Seahawks vs. 49ers

Vernon Davis is in studio! The legendary tight end is with us to relive the game that changed his football career and gave us one of the most legendary post game press conferences in NFL history. Vernon joins us on the couch (0:40). We go back to October of 2008 (20:18). We get it into these teams (51:55). We breakdown the game (1:11:18). We score the game presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey (1:27:11). We wrap it up by ranking the greatest football coach press conference rants of all time (1:33:2...

Nov 12, 20241 hr 57 minEp. 79

Dudes on Michael Strahan, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Sebastian Vollmer | German Dudes

In honor of the NFL game in Germany this weekend, we're getting on some NFL dudes with German ties. We're talking Michael Strahan's single season sack record and his insanely successful broadcasting career. We break down Amon-Ra St. Brown's route running and his roll in the Lions' resurgence. We talk about Sebastian Vollmer's legendary weight room performances and how he's growing the game in Germany. We wrap it up by learning some German. Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omn...

Nov 07, 20241 hrEp. 5

2014 NFC Championship with Michael Bennett | Packers vs. Seahawks

Michael Bennett is in studio! The Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champ is with us to relive the wild 2014 NFC Championship between the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks. Michael joins us on the couch (0:49). We go back to January of 2015 (29:21). We get into these rosters (47:44). We dive into the game (1:25:14). We score the game (1:49:43). We wrap it up by hitting the ol hotline (1:52:24). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 05, 20242 hr 3 minEp. 78

Dudes on Ray Lewis, Jack Lambert, and James Harrison | Scariest Dudes

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 t...

Oct 31, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 4

Week 7 with Scott Hanson | October 22, 2020 | NFL Redzone

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....

Oct 29, 20242 hr 24 minEp. 77

Dudes on Travis Kelce, Greg Olsen, and Shannon Sharpe | National Tight Ends Day

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...

Oct 24, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 3

The Scalabrine Game with Brian Scalabrine | 2004 Eastern Conf. Semifinals: Game 5 Nets vs. Pistons

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). ...

Oct 22, 20242 hr 12 minEp. 76

Dudes on Patrick Mahomes, Fred Warner, and Tom Brady | Chiefs vs. 49ers

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 ...

Oct 17, 20241 hr 30 minEp. 2

Dudes on Randy Moss, Baker Mayfield, and Tony Gonzalez | Special Sneak Peek

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....

Oct 16, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 1

Dudes on Dudes preview with Rob Gronkowski and Hotline Bling Episode Part II

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 recommend...

Oct 15, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 75

Introducing: Dudes on Dudes with Gronk & Jules

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. An...

Oct 14, 20242 min

The White Sweater Game with Nikki Glaser | 2023 AFC Divisional Round: Chiefs vs. Bills

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/listen...

Oct 08, 20241 hr 49 minEp. 74

The Snow Bowl Game with Scott Pioli | 2001 AFC Divisional Round: Raiders vs. Patriots

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 (...

Oct 01, 20243 hr 2 minEp. 73

The Bryce Young Game with Bill O'Brien | 2021 SEC Championship: Georgia vs. Alabama

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.gameswit...

Sep 24, 20241 hr 39 minEp. 72

The Arrowhead Awakening with Keegan-Michael Key | Lions vs. Chiefs | 2023 Season Opener

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 ...

Sep 17, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 71

Wide Right with Jon Bon Jovi | Super Bowl XXV: Bills vs. Giants

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.gameswith...

Sep 10, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 70

The Double Pass with Josh McDaniels | 2014 AFC Divisional Round Ravens vs. Patriots

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/ ...

Sep 03, 20242 hr 26 minEp. 69

2019 Week 5 London Game with Richie Incognito | Raiders vs. Bears

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....

Aug 27, 20242 hrEp. 68

The Millennium Wave with Laird Hamilton | Teahupo'o, Tahiti | August 17th 2000

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/lis...

Aug 20, 20242 hr 10 minEp. 67

Wrestlemania 35 with Becky Lynch | Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch

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....

Aug 13, 20241 hr 43 minEp. 66

Varitek vs. A-Rod with Casey Affleck | Yankees vs. Red Sox

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 ...

Aug 06, 20241 hr 47 minEp. 65
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