NFL training camps are about to open as much of the U.S. swelters in oppressive heat. It's a rite of passage for football fans. We are treated to images of 350-pound men passing out from the heat, head coaches dousing fans with platitudes about their optimism for the upcoming season, and contract holdouts.
I tried to count the number of podcasts I could find specifically about NFL football, and I lost count after 200.
Say hello to # 201, or #2001. The Athletic has released a new NFL podcast called Scoop City. I am not sure why the name included the concept of a news scoop, an older media concept that has lost meaning in today's hyperkinetic social media firestorm.
Here's what The Athletic says: "The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and longtime NFL quarterback Chase Daniel, Scoop City,
a new podcast from The Athletic, takes listeners inside the NFL
framework, explaining not just what’s happening, but how and why too."
That is the description of almost every other NFL podcast. In fairness, The Athletic does produce thoughtful and unique coverage in print, on audio or video.
The Athletic continues: "Twice
a week, Dianna and Chase dish out the latest buzz from on and off the
field, going beyond stats, scores and game day chatter to bring fans
unparalleled insight into the stories captivating the league. Each show
will be packed with information about the NFL delivered via fun,
free-wheeling conversation."
Question: When are these sports podcast conversations ever not fun or free-wheeling? I know -- when Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless or Colin Cowherd are speaking. Let the bloviating commence.
“In
my 15 years of covering the greatest sport, I’ve learned the best fans
like being ‘in the know,’” Dianna said. “We want to give listeners an
even bigger connection to their favorite teams and players. The
conversations will be centered around our favorite sport, but we promise
you, we never take ourselves too seriously.”
“I’m
so excited to dive into the world of the NFL like you’ve never heard
and seen before. There are so many things that go on behind the scenes
in the league that so many people don’t understand, and Dianna and I
can’t wait to share it all,” Chase said.
In the show’s debut episode,
Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing about the quarterback room
in Pittsburgh, the hype building in Houston and the drama that always
seems to be following the New York Jets. They also sit down for an
exclusive interview with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid about
the quest for a three-peat, Patrick Mahomes and all the attention Taylor
Swift has brought to the team. Chase explains how his perspective on
the fight over an 18-game schedule landed him in an online beef.
Let it never be said that podcast listeners do not have multiple options for hearing about the NFL. My favorite NFL podcast is still the Ross Tucker Football Podcast.
I listened to the first episode of Scoop City and admit it was excellent. So, if you're looking for a new favorite NFL podcast, try Scoop City.
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