Steve and Johnny take an hour long victory lap to celebrate a blowout win for the Los Angeles Rams in their season opener against the Chicago Bears. They discuss the impact of Matthew Stafford, a very odd game from the defense, and dig into some big performances from Cooper Kupp, Justin Hollins, Jalen Ramsey and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 598
Derek Ciapala sits down with podcasters for multiple NFL teams from around the league to preview the 2021 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2021•3 hr 39 min•Ep. 33
Derek Ciapala and Tommy Avants give their three keys for the Los Angeles Rams to be successful in 2021. Later, Chicago Audible's Will DeWitt breaks down the Bears - Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 32
Football is finally here! Steve and Johnny discuss what they are most excited to see in the Los Angeles Rams' first game in front of fans at SoFi stadium before diving into their Week 1 matchup with Andy Dalton and the Chicago Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 08, 2021•56 min•Ep. 595
Derek Ciapala welcomes Alex Kozora from Steelers Depot and 410 Sports' Glenn Martin and James Haskell to discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens as part of our Tour Around the League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 03, 2021•51 min•Ep. 31
Steve and Johnny take a dive into the Rams' "finalized' 53 man roster, discussing decisions such as keeping three quarterbacks, only keeping three running backs, the punter situation and some other surprise cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 02, 2021•58 min•Ep. 593
Derek Ciapala and former Los Angeles Rams defensive back Michael Stewart break down the roster cut to 53. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 01, 2021•54 min•Ep. 30
Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart look back at the Los Angeles Rams' second preseason game, as well give their takes on the team's injury situations and moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 27, 2021•44 min•Ep. 29
**Since the recording of this episode, new details have emerged on the Sony Michel trade. The Rams gave up a 2022 6th and a 2023 4th for Michel. When the episode was recorded, different details were reported.** Steve and Johnny discuss the acquisition of running back Sony Michel and what it means for the Rams in 2021. They also share some thoughts following the Rams' preseason loss to Las Vegas before discussing the battle for the starting punter job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Aug 26, 2021•55 min•Ep. 590
Steve and Johnny take a deep dive into the 13-6 barnburner classic between the third stringers on the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers. They discuss the decision to not play anybody that really matters before discussing performances from the Rams' top rookies, the backfield, the quarterbacks, and a star turn from Justin Lawler. SignUp and PropUp with Thrive! https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=TALKRAMS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 19, 2021•57 min•Ep. 589
Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart review the Los Angeles Rams' 13-6 loss to their local rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2021•36 min•Ep. 28
Steve and Johnny dive into the Los Angeles Rams' first unofficial depth chart of 2021, including an unexpected change at center and some interesting placements on defense. Later, they talk about some players to watch as the Rams prepare for their first preseason game in two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2021•48 min•Ep. 587
Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart express concern over early Los Angeles Rams injury concerns, including surgery for Bobby Brown III and Robert Rochell. They also discuss the quarterback position, the NFC West, and other random stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 05, 2021•47 min•Ep. 27
Steve and Johnny discuss the recent Matthew Stafford injury news and other news and notes from training camp before diving into the fourth and final part of their 2021 Los Angeles Rams schedule preview. Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 03, 2021•59 min•Ep. 585
Steve and Johnny discuss the latest buzz out of the early days of training camp for the Los Angeles Rams, including Jordan Fuller being the de facto defensive signal caller. Later, they preview Weeks 9-13 of the Rams' schedule, including marquee matchups with the Titans and Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 30, 2021•59 min•Ep. 584
Derek Ciapala and former Los Angeles Rams defensive back Michael Stewart discuss what the team will do to replace injured running back Cam Akers. They also discuss booking reports that Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers will retire this week and make their predictions for Weeks 6-12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 26, 2021•30 min•Ep. 26
NOTE: An earlier version of this podcast was uploaded before the injury. If you listened to that, please redownload to get the full episode. Steve and Johnny react to the devastating injury news for running back Cam Akers and consider what the Rams' options are moving forward. Later, they continue their preview of the entire Los Angeles Rams schedule, this week looking forward to matchups against the Seahawks, Giants, Lions and Texans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 582
Derek Ciapala and former Los Angeles Rams defensive back Michael Stewart discuss the new alternate uniforms. They also discuss the key questions facing the Rams entering training camp and Jimmie Ward’s comments on Matthew Stafford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 20, 2021•46 min•Ep. 25
Steve and Johnny discuss the Rams' lovely new alternate uniforms. They also preview the first four games of the Rams' 2021 campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 147
Steve and Johnny react to the news that Andrew Whitworth may be entering his final season. Later, they play another round of "Do We Give a ****?" with plenty of very July Rams topics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 07, 2021•48 min•Ep. 579
Derek Ciapala gets the lowdown on two 2021 Los Angeles Rams opponents: the Chicago Bears and the Tennessee Titans. First, the Chicago Audible's Will DeWitt breaks down the Bears and their decision to take Justin Fields in the 2021 NFL Draft. Later, Locked on Titans' Tyler Rowland analyzes the Titans' offseason moves, including the trade for wide receiver Julio Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 24
Derek Ciapala sits down with Burgundy Bros. host Rod Murray to break down the 2021 Washington Football Team. Later, Bleeding Blue's Nick Isidori gives the lowdown on the New York Giants as we continue the Tour Around the League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 22, 2021•48 min•Ep. 23
In the third and final installment of the Les Snead Trade Review, Steve and Johnny's endeavor to grade every trade the Rams GM has made comes to an end as they discuss the wild 2018 offseason, the active 2019 NFL Draft and the memorable 2019 trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 576
Steve and Johnny's endeavor to grade every single trade Les Snead has made with the Los Angeles Rams continues with part two! We look back at 2016 and 2017, revisiting the Jared Goff trade five years later as well as looking at Snead's eventful first season with Sean McVay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2021•39 min•Ep. 575
Steve and Johnny commit to grading every single trade that Rams GM Les Snead has ever made. In part one, they go season by season through Snead's tenure in St. Louis, from 2012-2015. Trades include the RG3 trade, the Sam Bradford/Nick Foles swap, and more. This was recorded maybe 10 days ago - it's been a week - thank you for your patience on this episode!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 11, 2021•55 min•Ep. 574
Derek Ciapala and former Los Angeles Rams defensive back Michael Stewart look at what's been taking place at camp. They also discuss the Julio Jones trade and the Aaron Rodgers situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 22
Derek Ciapala and Tommy Avants discuss the Sofi Stadium tour experience and analyze the week's camp notes, including the impressive transformation of Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 05, 2021•43 min•Ep. 577
Derek Ciapala and Tommy Avants discuss the Los Angeles Rams potentially trading for wide receiver Julio Jones. They also analyze the impact Matt Stafford will have on the team as well as Tommy's previous draft day selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 28, 2021•55 min•Ep. 576
Steve and Johnny bring back an off-season tradition as old as time - do we give a ***? They discuss Julio Jones, John Wolford changing his number, the Rams being the youngest team in the league, and more topics that may or not matter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 25, 2021•46 min•Ep. 575
Derek Ciapala visits with Javier Vega to discuss the 2021 San Francisco 49ers offseason and playoff hopes. Later, Locked on Cards' Bo Brack argues why so many experts are wrong to predict a last place in finish for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 20, 2021•54 min•Ep. 574