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Slow News Day with Kevin Clark

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A football variety and interview show hosted by Kevin Clark featuring various NFL and College Football newsmakers and Ringer personalities.

Episodes

Alfa Romeo F1 Driver Valtteri Bottas. Plus, Slow News NFL and College Picks.

With the United States Grand Prix in Austin coming up this weekend, Kevin is joined by Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas to discuss what he likes about racing in America, the F1 schedule changes, and more (2:50). Then, Rodger Sherman joins to help with picks for the weekend’s lineup of NFL and college football games (16:33). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Valtteri Bottas and Rodger Sherman Producer: Richie Bozek Additional Production: Ronak Nair, Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Oct 21, 202255 min

Nick Wright Thinks the Chiefs Are Still the Best, The Bucs Will Get Better, and Brandon Staley Made a Mistake

Kevin is joined by FS1’s Nick Wright, who makes his case that Mahomes and the Chiefs are still better than Josh Allen and the Bills, how Tom Brady and the Bucs will still improve, and where Brandon Staley went wrong in pushing analytics. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Nick Wright Producer: Richie Bozek Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 202229 min

Who Is Going to Win Each Division? Plus, Jack Easterby Is Fired and Other Week 6 Takeaways.

Kevin is joined by Lindsay Jones to discuss the Texans firing Jack Easterby (0:06) before they share their Week 6 takeaways and who they think will win each division based on this six-week sample of the season (8:01). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Lindsay Jones Producer: Richie Bozek Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 202253 min

Dan Snyder Instant Reaction. Plus, NFL and College Football Picks.

Kevin opens today’s episode reacting to Thursday’s ESPN story about Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder (0:07). Then, he is joined by The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia to make picks for the Week 6 slate of NFL games (6:40), followed by CBS Sports’ Tom Fornelli to make picks for this Saturday’s college-football slate (32:40). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Sheil Kapadia, Tom Fornelli Producer: Richie Bozek Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Oct 13, 20221 hr 10 min

Eli Manning Praises the Giants’ 4-1 Start and Quarter-Zip Sweaters

Kevin is joined by Eli Manning to discuss Daniel Jones and the New York Giants’ 4-1 start, Eli’s media career, and Eli and Peyton’s dedication to wearing quarter-zips. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Eli Manning Producers: Richie Bozek, Ronak Nair Additional Production Supervision: Cory McConnell, Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 202214 min

Matt Rhule Is Fired Reaction, Plus NFL Week 5 Takeaways

Kevin Clark and Lindsay Jones share their initial thoughts about the firing of Panthers head coach Matt Rhule and how the organization should approach its next hire (0:35). They then get into the three teams whose panic levels are rising—the Bengals, the Rams, and the Packers (16:26)—and the three teams that somehow keep finding ways to win—the Vikings, the Giants, and the Patriots—and discuss whether they can keep doing so (36:55). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Lindsay Jones Producer: Richie Bozek A...

Oct 10, 202253 min

Bill Simmons on Everything Brady, Terrible Studio Shows, and Belichick’s Future. Plus, Dale Earnhardt Jr. on His Experiences With Concussions and the State of NASCAR.

Kevin is joined by Bill Simmons to discuss all current things Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, as well as some of the worst studio shows that he has seen (0:31). Then, Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares his experiences with concussions and what he thinks needs to be done across all contact sports. He also explains why he thinks there aren’t as many NASCAR stars as there were in his era and how that can be changed (27:29). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Bill Simmons, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Producer: Richie Bozek Addi...

Oct 06, 202256 min

Mike Greenberg on the Cowboys' Case for Making the Super Bowl, and His Dedication to Kitchen Utensils

Kevin is joined by ESPN’s Mike Greenberg to discuss his current state of mind about his Jets fandom, working out with Michael Irvin, pitching the Dallas Cowboys as a Super Bowl contender, and defending his dedication to using forks and knives for all food. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Mike Greenberg Producers: Richie Bozek and Ronak Nair Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 05, 202233 min

NFL Week 4 Takeaways: Nobody Can Stop Mahomes-Kelce, a Questionable Ravens Fourth-Down Call, and the Eagles Are the Best Team in the NFC

Kevin and Lindsay are back to share their takeaways from the Week 4 slate of games, this week joined by James Jones. They discuss how the Chiefs are back on track after their win over the Bucs (1:53), the Packers narrowly escaping a weak Patriots team (9:56), the end of Ravens-Bills (18:37), what the AFC West looks like after the Raiders' win over the Broncos (26:11), why the Eagles currently look like the best team in the NFC (31:49), and the latest on NFL concussion protocols (51:06), and more...

Oct 03, 202258 min

A.J. McCarron Shares SEC Football Takes and Stories As Josh Allen's and Matt Ryan’s Backup QB

Kevin is joined by former Alabama QB and current ESPN analyst A.J. McCarron to discuss all things college football and take a close look at the current SEC (3:01). Then, McCarron explains lessons learned and other stories from his time as an NFL QB (20:20). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: A.J. McCarron Producer: Richie Bozek Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 202231 min

Domonique Foxworth Defends the Dolphins, Kevin Durant, and His Podcast Ranking

ESPN’s Domonique Foxworth sits down with Kevin to look through the newspaper and discuss the Dolphins’ success (7:35), the new Jaguars, whether Urban Meyer could have a future at the college level again (13:18), what’s wrong with Tom Brady this season (18:15), and more. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Domonique Foxworth Producers: Richie Bozek and Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 202229 min

Week 3 NFL Takeaways: The Undefeated Dolphins, the Jags’ Turnaround, and an Underwhelming Brady and Rodgers

Kevin and Lindsay share their takeaways from the Dolphins' win over the Bills (0:52), the Jaguars' blowout over the Chargers (7:18)), Brady vs. Rodgers (12:56), the Chiefs' loss and what it means for the AFC (20:15), and a brutal 'SNF' (27:49). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Lindsay Jones Producer: Richie Bozek Additional Production: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 202243 min

Ed Reed on Advice for Lamar’s Contract, Tom Brady’s Tricks, and Hiring Black Coaches. Plus, Chip Patterson on CFB Gambling and Predictions.

Kevin is joined by NFL legend Ed Reed to discuss some of the in-game adjustments Tom Brady made against the Ravens, give advice to Lamar Jackson for his contract negotiations, and break down how the college and pro levels can start to see more Black coaches (0:35). Later in the show, CBS’s Chip Patterson comes on to dive into all the biggest story lines heading into this weekend in college football (23:47). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Ed Reed, Chip Patterson Producer: Richie Bozek Additional Produ...

Sep 23, 20221 hr 15 min

Scott Van Pelt on Brady and Rodgers’s Legacies, Tua Fandom, and His Relationship With Tiger Woods

Scott Van Pelt joins Kevin to discuss his 20-plus-year relationship with Tiger Woods (9:16), the polarizing fandom of Tua Tagovailoa (10:51), and how he views the longtime legacies of current athletes like Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and LeBron James as it relates to his broadcast career (15:42). SVP’s new puppy Redd also produces one of the greatest moments in ‘Slow News Day’ history. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Scott Van Pelt Producers: Richie Bozek, Ronak Nair Additional Production Supervision: Co...

Sep 21, 202227 min

NFL Week 2 Takeaways: Tua’s Future, Trey Lance’s Injury, and What’s Wrong With Nathaniel Hackett?

Kevin and Lindsay are back to run through their big-picture takeaways from Week 2 of the NFL season. They discuss how good Tua and the Dolphins can become (1:31), what the 49ers' future looks like after Trey Lance’s injury (6:49), Nathaniel Hackett’s coaching struggles and who the first coach fired this season may be (17:10), Kyler Murray’s dynamism (39:21), and more. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Lindsay Jones Producer: Richie Bozek Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about yo...

Sep 19, 202247 min

NFL and CFB Take Mulligans. Plus, Sifting Through the Cowboys’ Mess

Kevin is joined by Mike Golic Jr. to share NFL and CFB takes they've already gotten wrong after the first two weeks of football, and discuss Notre Dame’s struggles (0:55). Then, The Athletic’s Dallas Cowboys reporter Bob Sturm joins to help us understand everything that’s going wrong at this point in the season (hint—there’s a lot) (31:03). To close out, Kevin shares some extended conversation from Wednesday’s episode with Colin Cowherd in which they discuss the blow-it-up meters of the Patriots...

Sep 16, 20221 hr 20 min

Slow News Day: Colin Cowherd

Colin Cowherd joins Kevin to get off a hot take about Week 2 of the NFL season, question whether the New England Patriots should blow it up, and explain his affection for D.B. Cooper. Watch the episode on Spotify or YouTube. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Colin Cowherd Producers: Richie Bozek and Ronak Nair Additional Production Supervision: Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 202213 min

The Cowboys' Season Is Lost, the Bengals' and Packers' Seasons Are Not

Kevin and Lindsay share their big-picture takeaways from Week 1, including everything that’s wrong with the Cowboys (3:42), Trey Lance's debut (12:23), whether we should be worried about the Packers' (21:59) and Bengals' (37:37) losses, what to expect from Lamar Jackson this year (29:45), and more. Join them next Monday for their Week 2 takeaways. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Lindsay Jones Producer: Richie Bozek Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Sep 12, 20221 hr 2 min

Building the Perfect CFB Playoff, And How Many Teams Can Win the Super Bowl?

Kevin is joined by The Athletic’s Andy Staples to break down everything there is about the announced 12-team College Football Playoff that will begin in 2026, how to create the best possible CFB Playoff, and share their takeaways from the first week of college football (1:20). Then, The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz and PFF’s Seth Galina join to select which teams they think can win the Super Bowl from each division in the NFL (33:35). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Andy Staples, Steven Ruiz, and Seth Galina ...

Sep 09, 20221 hr 19 min

The 'Slow News Day' Launch-a-Palooza With Mina Kimes, Bryce Young, Desmond Howard, and Andrew Whitworth

On this first launch-a-palooza episode, Kevin talks to ESPN analyst Mina Kimes about pre-season Super Bowl picks, expectations for her maligned Seahawks, and Mitch Trubisky's unfortunate "Let's Ride" reading (1:53). Heisman winner and Alabama QB Bryce Young also stops by to talk about studying Aaron Rodgers, lessons from Alabama’s national championship loss, and his thoughts on the NIL (24:32). Later, Desmond Howard runs through his College Football Playoff predictions, expectations for Michigan...

Sep 07, 20221 hr 4 min

Welcome to 'Slow News Day With Kevin Clark'

Welcome to 'Slow News Day', a football variety and interview show hosted by Kevin Clark featuring various NFL and College Football newsmakers and Ringer personalities. On Mondays - Slow News Mondays covering the NFL with The Ringer's Lindsay Jones and other guests On Wednesdays - Slow News Day, the YouTube and Twitter series we've been making for years uploaded to your podcast feed On Fridays - Slow News Fridays covering college football, gambling, more NFL, and whatever else Kevin feels like co...

Sep 06, 20221 min
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