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Touchdowns and Tangents

Touchdowns & Tangentswww.touchdownsandtangents.com
NFL takes and topical tangents for football nerds, casual sports fans & the culture since 2016. Touchdowns and Tangents balances real life experience with the most cultural and concise commentary from the week's football news. Since 2016, the weekly podcast features live football news breakdowns along with live guest interviews. Pete D. Camarillo and Kenneth Frank host the syndicated podcast from Los Angeles. Featured guests include athletes, journalists, entrepreneurs and other people at the intersection of sports and culture. Our archives don't lie. Find out more at Touchdownsandtangents.com.
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Episodes

Ight Imma Head Out of This Fantasy League

Special Guests Bruce Wright and Mykell the Point Guard of Courtside radio stick around to talk some Raiders v.s. Chiefs matchups, fantasy football leagues, the decline of Cam Newton, California athletes being allowed to make money off their names, image & likeness and Marshawn Lynch bringing Arena Football to the city back to home in the form of the Oakland Panthers. Pete was in New Orleans for the ONA Conference.

Sep 13, 20191 hr 30 min

I Believe This Broadcast Will Win

Clowney, Tunsil & Stills trades Zeke Deal Mykell and Gunnells 8:00 PM-830 PM with Pete and Kenny crosstalk on Raiders and Chiefs Raiders HardKnocks finale MORE AB DRAMA, can the raiders win without him. Jacobs The defense Oakland’s final season McCoy to Chiefs, touchdown or turnover? What does he bring to the table Is it Super Bowl or Bust for Andy reid? What’s the backup plan if Mahomes ain’t Mahomes again? Who scares the Chiefs most in the AFC and AFC West? Broncos Interview 825 Jamie Hoyl...

Sep 07, 20192 hr 27 min

Habitually Fat People Don't Get to Retire

#Letstalkaboutit Andrew Luck retires. His news got leaked. Fans booed. Osweiler worked out Clowney fires agent. Still holding out, Dolphin rumors Marshall Faulk comments on Zeke not getting paid. Ryan Russell comes out as BI https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2019/08/29/openly-bisexual-nfl-player-ryan-russell-kaepenicked/2155215001/ Rams no progress on Peters or Goff Pugh wants to talk about mental health https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/27/justin-pugh-time-to-...

Aug 31, 20191 hr 52 min

At the End of the Day, This is the Bottom Line

#letstalkaboutit XFL logos and cities revealed More AB and helmet Gate https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2019/8/22/20827963/antonio-brown-helmet-grievance-faq Was it BS? Will it cost Hall of Fame? http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/leveon-bell-weighs-in-on-antonio-browns-helmet-drama-takes-a-surprising-stance-about-his-former-teammate/ More Jay-z and Kap Rookies Disappointing, thriving https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2850350-what-to-make-of-disappointing-nfl-rookie-preseasons#slide8 Patrick Chung...

Aug 24, 20191 hr 38 min

Where's My Ash Tray? There's No Styrofoam in my Helmet.

#Letstalkaboutit Jay Z's Roc Nation strikes deal with NFL that causes backlash & criticism from Panthers safety Eric Reid, Colin Kaepernick & Ness Nitty. Reid called it a "disingenuous partnership." https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27387173/jay-z-defends-nfl-deal-panthers-reid-criticl Antonio Brown frostbite & helmet gate The receiver is also being sued for not paying $7,000 that he allegedly owes a personal trainer in California. A celebrity chef in Florida has filed a lawsuit ag...

Aug 16, 20191 hr 59 min

It's a Cardinal Sin to Not Pay the Champs After a Win

#Letstalkaboutit Pete calls in Preseason football Hard Knocks Duke Johnson traded to Texans. D'Onta Foreman cut by Texans beforehand. Robert Nkemdiche signed by Dolphins an put on PUP list. T.O. won't visit Canton yet Dabo Swinney won't send Kelly Bryant a National championship ring. Lawndale football interview Winning State and what it means Feeling completely disrespected Replacing the greatest senior class in school history Transfer culture Meet the players Having little to no resources as a ...

Aug 09, 20192 hr 7 min

Our Effect Makes the Biggest Sounds

Pete & Cerv are back. Mark drops in as a special guest. Kenny is mad with power over the sound board. It's a serious problem folks. LETSTALKABOUTIT HOF Game and Class Training camp opens. Scuffles, joint practices Rams and Chargers practice, Hurd and Ed oliver get in fights Thomas the $100 million man What does it mean for WR class? Poll Follow up who gets paid first? OJ said both running backs should RBS should get paid Gordon trade after not reaching 10 million request will not be granted ...

Aug 03, 20191 hr 46 min

Game Attendance Ain't In My Financial Aid Letter

#Letstalkaboutit Taylor Lewan makes video addressing his PED suspension /.; https://twitter.com/TaylorLewan77/status/1154088287637770243?s=09 Former Ole Miss safety Zedrick Woods retires https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/player-who-ran-the-fastest-40-yard-dash-at-the-2019-nfl-combine-surprisingly-decides-to-retire/ Titans safety Kevin Byard gets 5 year, $70.5 million extension. $31 million in guarantees & now highest paid safety in league history Notable Training camp cuts and holdouts Tyle...

Jul 27, 20191 hr 26 min

My Madden Journalism Rating Too Low Part Two

Part two with Ryan Mancini. Here's the whole Rundown. LETS TALK ABOUT IT!!! NFL Street Vs. Blitz Poll update TOO Close to call 53/47 on IG for Blitz. Street won on Twitter RUSS SHOULD NOT BRING BACK PERM Madden Ratings position breakdown QB WR: Top 20 receivers beef CB DT: Suh is considered a defensive end. ROLB/LOLB: Position designation LDE/RDE These are the most controversial. Kennan Allen & DeMarcus Lawrence boycotting Madden. Franchise Tag deadline & IMPACT Grady Jarrett agre_es to ...

Jul 21, 201947 min

My Madden Journalism Rating Too Low Part One

The first part of the show entailed friend of the show and political correspondent Ryan Mancini giving some BREAKING NEWS on his new job in journalism, his journey, the politics of journalism, politics of politics in journalism and context for the culture. We eventually get to sports we swear.

Jul 20, 201946 min

Group Chat Tested, City Boy Approved

Kenny & Pete go in the new studio to start off another week. Old Business: Polls, Guaranteed Money, NBA FA tangents, MAdden Ratings #Letstalkaboutit Gurley Blasts NFL-NBA Pay Gap 😳Tobias Harris = two Khalil Macks 🤭OBJ = Ian Mahinmi?! 'I lead the league in TDs last two years...Somebody get $80M and I couldn’t even pronounce their name' 🎥 (LefkoeShow) Melvin Gordon: Pay or trade me, wants deal with Gurley and Bell Gould wants trade still https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/robbie-gould-...

Jul 14, 20191 hr 12 min

Your Fireworks are Patriotic Adjacent

Kenny & Pete pre-recorded to talk NFL Player's Association news, the 4th of July, worker's rights throughout sports, bad unions, Madden Rookie Ratings & some quick hitters so they could enjoy the day. Peep the brilliance of the realness.

Jul 07, 20191 hr 7 min

Dirty Sprite with No Ice on my Coach Flight

WARNING: Intern Cerv hates coach flights with PDA from other couples & don't you dare give her Sprite with ice. Here's the rundown: Guest with After the Gridiron Podcast host Lyle Int. fred Robbins, Rick Mirer, Anthony Trucks, Larry Johnson, Thomas Jones, Robert Mathis, and many CFL players 1st round pick of the BC Lions in the 2001 draft, 3rd overall. 10 year CFL player, retiring in 2011. 2 Grey Cup appearances, winning in 2006. Where did this idea get started? How did you start it? Best In...

Jun 29, 20191 hr 55 min

Bulmiana Got Me Offended, Afflicted & Impacted

Pete been eating Vegan all week an Kenny's migraines cleared up. Intern Cerv served up her best tangents yet. Pete hates Toy Story and Kenny apologized about his alleged "insensitive" tweet about peanut butter going in the refrigerator. Here's the rundown. Hard Knocks with Tee Biggs Open Forum NBA Tangents https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1141862795031568385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1141862795031568385&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fnfl Polls: F...

Jun 21, 20192 hr 13 min

Beer Adjacent Rants at the Broad

After a day of beers, museums and the NBA Finals, Kenny, Pete, intern Cerv and friend of the TDT family/political correspondent journalist Ryan Mancini talk NFL news and politics. We got out some excellent perspective on the political landscape in relation to millenials even though it almost killed Ryan. This podcast is quarter life crisis counseling adjacent. Raiders on Hard Knocks.w/ Tee Biggs Impact Relevance Potential outcome Impact of the content itself Karl Joseph a Raider for life? Arden ...

Jun 15, 20191 hr 43 min

Love Thy Enemies Podcast

We fucked up and lost count of the episode number again. This might be 127 or 125. Kenny an Pete will slander each other next week with the correct number. Future Hive Assemble. Rundown Lets Talk About IT Wentz four year, 128 extension The NFL said eight social justice organizations are receiving grants totaling nearly $2 million. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/06/04/nfl-says-8-social-justice-organizations-getting-grants/39545305/ The grants are part of a $20 million commitment f...

Jun 08, 20192 hr 2 min

You Can't Be Underemployed if You Go Rafting Off the Grid

Back from a week off doing who knows what with who knows who, Kenny, Pete and intern Cerv got back in the studio to discuss their memorial day weekend, NFL free agency, the state of NFL collective bargaining, the player's union, in memoriam and college football news. Kenny also reflects on his journey and finally graduating from CSUN.

Jun 03, 20192 hr

All I Wanted for My College Graduation was Bottomless Chicken Tenders

This episode was done a week before Kenny Graduated from California State University, Northridge. Sorry for the delay. Won't happen again. Kenny and Pete took a week off for the first time in two years after this episode. Xavier Howard got paid, Telvin Smith is sitting out next season and the Seattle Seahawks released Kam Chancellor and Doug Baldwin. Catch up on the latest news now. Josh Rosen v.s. the Arizona Cardinals continued. Kenny also was on deadline to finish the last essay of his colleg...

Jun 02, 20191 hr 16 min

Surviving Shotgun Alley with Soggy Curly Fries

Wendy's pre-show talk, the Seattle Seahawks, Kyler Murray gets more football than baseball money, and the latest free agent signings. Telvin Smith walks away from football for a year and Cleveland Brown one year legend Derek Anderson retired. Kenny also makes Pete revisit the definition of a taco, a French fry and if a hot dog is a sandwich.

May 13, 20191 hr 13 min

I Paid 3.5 Percent & They Still Put Ketchup On My Taco

What's worse: ketchup on a taco or mustard of fries? We recapped the NFL Draft, the Josh Rosen trade, Tyreek Hill, what a role model's role is, the Packers giving away Clay Mathews number away and much more.

May 05, 20191 hr 33 min

Give That Two for One or Leave With None

Live from Joxer Daly's bar in Culver City Kenny & Pete cover the first round of the NFL Draft, Patrick Mahomes on Madden Cover, NFL Draft trivia, Marshawn Lynch retiring, what this podcast is like, who won the first round, is Kenny all in with the Raiders and much more on what was a wonderful night celebrating Pete's birthday and Kenny graduating from California State University, Northridge aka CSUN. What's your impact?

Apr 27, 201956 min

You Can't Have Your Egg Salad Sandwich & Eat It Too

Russell Wilson hands Future hive/FreeBandz movement another loss with his record-breaking deal. Pete doesn't realize "Old Town Road" is a bop & for the culture. Put respect on the name of Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus. Pete talks about his Coachella aka Influencer Olympics. Kenny, Pete & Cerv argue about whether egg on a sandwich is charged as veggie or meat. Our live remote is April 25th at 8 p.m. at Joxer Daly's which is close to Washington & Sepulveda. The address is 11168 Washi...

Apr 20, 20191 hr 38 min

Are You Entitled to a Title?

Kenny and intern Cerv speak on the funeral of Nipsey Hussle, the effect on the city, Nick Bosa's posturing, athletic entitlement, who got paid, who got paid, Antonio Brown v.s. Juju Smith-Schester and so much more.

Apr 14, 20192 hr

Bury the Man and Continue the Plan

On a somber start to the podcast, Kenny, Pete and intern Cervon speak on the murder of Los Angeles legend Nipsey Hussle, his legacy, impact and the outcome of everything surrounding the coward who killed him and hood culture. Kenny goes on to elaborate the culture of "not snitching" and what the definition of snitching means in the streets. Friend of the show, Oakland native, CSUN alum and journalist Sean Thomas calls in to talk some baseball, the state of Athletics baseball, stadium issues, vio...

Apr 05, 20191 hr 54 min

Pork Belly for Private Workouts Only

Peep our entire rundown this week. Our intern Cervon stepped to the mic to kick some game on the Special Olympics fiasco, the good and bad side of retirement and hood food hierarchies. Owners Meetings Lack of Diversity: https://twitter.com/CardsMarkD/status/1110299309612765184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1110299309612765184&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2827596-mike-freemans-10-point-stance-nfl-finally-gets-it-right-in-expanding-replay #letsta...

Mar 29, 20192 hr 10 min

Life is Burfict

Kenny and Pete prerecorded this episode on Wednesday, March 20th at a late ass time to talk about pro day results, week two of free agency and what energy they're gonna keep now that Vontze Burfict is an Oakland Raider.

Mar 23, 20191 hr 19 min

Your Instagram Timeline needs Mediation

Touchdowns and Tangents discusses some of the NFL's biggest movements this week in free agency. They share the winners and losers as well as who else is still out there. Of course, the dynamic duo shares updates on the Rams, Chargers, Raiders and Kyler Murray. Kenny and Pete get into a heated discussion about Phuck Boi culture.

Mar 17, 20191 hr 45 min

Tested Positive for Vanilla Ice Cream at the Combine

Kenny & Pete talk about the reported and then cancelled Antonio Brown to the Siberia Bills of Buffalo fame trade and what it means for the Pittsburgh Steelers draft options. One might argue the Bills would've won this deal either way. Kenny loves French Vanilla ice cream but he & Pete know Vanilla ice cream isn't really a flavor. (A rant for another time.) The fellas give some free agency and franchise tag updates and close the show dropping jewels on the falsehood of "just work hard &am...

Mar 09, 20191 hr 19 min

Broadcast or Go to the League

Kenny & Pete deep dive into the NFL combine, free agency, franchise tags, the demise of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the human trafficking sting New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft got stuck in. We touched on other things and we found a new hood chinese spot.

Mar 02, 20191 hr 41 min

That's the Pan Calling the Kettle Good

We celebrate Kenneth's 27th birthday. Pete starts the show with an empowered, justified and emotional tangent filled with righteous indignation regarding Colin Kaepernick settling his collusion lawsuit against the NFL & signing a non-disclosure agreement. We had guests weigh in on if Kaep is truly representing the people or if we wrongfully elevated him to martyr status. We don't have the answers, unbiased, culturally concise commentary. Also, please send your prayers and support to friend o...

Feb 22, 20191 hr 44 min
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