Best Alec Higgins Podcasts (2025)

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From the Archives: Paavo Järvi Conducts Beautiful Music 44:36

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Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi is one of the most in-demand maestros in the world, and one of Alec’s favorite conductors. Järvi is currently the chief conductor of the NHK symphony orchestra in Tokyo and the Tonhalle Orchester-Zürich. Over his career, he’s led orchestras in Paris, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Malmö, and, for the decade between 2001 and 20…

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Week 12 Takeaways: Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameis Winston, George Pickens 52:02

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(4:10) – Rotoworld Player News: Jahmyr Gibbs dominates, Jameis Winston zeroes in a Wan’Dale Robinson, Jonathan Taylor struggles, Kareem Hunt and Rashee Rice pace Chiefs, George Pickens outproduces CeeDee Lamb again, Saquon Barkley concern level (31:50) – More Week 12 Reaction: Jaxon Smith-Njigba continues banner season, Cam Ward turns in his best g…

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Bills at Texans Reaction + Joe Burrow, Bucky Irving injury updates 52:01

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(2:30) – Bills at Texans Reaction: Houston defense suffocates Josh Allen, Nico Collins’ quiet night, Woody Marks dominates RB touches (18:15) – Key Injury Updates: Joe Burrow, Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin, Josh Jacobs, Trey Benson (34:35) – “Flexual Frustrations”: Debating Michael Wilson, Jalen Coker and Luther Burden III as flex options (40:25) – We…

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Week 12 Love/Hate: Derrick Henry, Tee Higgins, Colston Loveland, Patrick Mahomes 52:03

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(3:50) – RB Love/Hate: Derrick Henry, Bijan Robinson, Chase Brown, Quinshon Judkins, Travis Etienne, Emanuel Wilson, Kenneth Walker II, Tampa Bay backs, Kyren Williams, Ashton Jeanty (22:05) – WR + TE Love/Hate: Tee Higgins, Stefon Diggs, Chris Olave, Colston Loveland, Travis Kelce, Tetairoa McMillan, Jameson Williams, Michael Wilson, Alec Pierce, …

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Week 12 Start/Sit: Trevor Lawrence, Quinshon Judkins, Jordan Addison + Shedeur Sanders named starting QB 51:55

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(2:00) – Rotoworld Player New: Ja’Marr Chase one game suspension upheld, Michael Penix Jr. will miss remainder of season (15:40) – Keep it Open/Close it Out, QB + RB: Trevor Lawrence, Quinshon Judkins, Woody Marks, Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29:45) – Keep it Open/Close it Out, WR + TE: Romeo Doubs, Jordan Addison, Rashid Shaheed, Hunter Henry (43:50) – Blin…

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Week 12 Waiver Wire: Emanuel Wilson, Alec Pierce, Jacoby Brissett headline top adds 52:01

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(4:30) – RB Waiver Wire: Emanuel Wilson, Kenneth Gainwell, Sean Tucker, Bhayshul Tuten, Chris Rodriguez, Devin Singletary, Tyler Allgeier, Tyjae Spears, Bam Knight, Jaleel McLaughlin (27:50) – WR Waiver Wire: Alec Pierce, Michael Wilson, Darnell Mooney, Christian Watson, Jayden Higgins, Luther Burden III, Tyrell Shavers, Chimere Dike (36:50) – TE W…

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Mallory McMorrow Wants Your Vote 37:04

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Mallory McMorrow is a state senator representing Michigan’s 8th district and also a candidate for the United States Senate in the 2026 election. Mallory McMorrow currently serves as the Michigan Senate Majority Whip and is the first woman in state history to hold that position. A member of the Democratic Party, McMorrow represents the 8th district …

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Week 11 Takeaways: Josh Allen, Brock Purdy + Michael Penix Jr., Drake London injuries 52:02

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(3:40) – Rotoworld Player News: Josh Allen accounts for 6 TD, Sean Tucker breaks out with 3 scores, Tetairoa McMillan’s banner day, Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London injured, Brock Purdy connects with George Kittle for 2 TD, Jacoby Brissett racks up garbage time stats (31:45) – More Week 11 Reaction: Quiet day for Matthew Stafford and Rams WRs, Sa…

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Jets at Patriots Reaction + Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall’s expected return 51:57

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(1:55) – Jay takes a victory lap after Aaron Judge wins his 3rd MVP in 4 years (3:30) – Jets at Patriots Reaction: TreVeyon Henderson scores 3 TD, Stefon Diggs’ consistency continues, Adonai Mitchell struggles with drops, Justin Fields accounts for 2 scores (21:30) – Key Injury Updates: C.J. Stroud, Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall, Bucky Irving, Chris …

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Week 11 Love/Hate: Ashton Jeanty, DeVonta Smith, DK Metcalf, Justin Herbert 51:59

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(1:00) – Jay and Lawrence have a few laughs at the expense of Matthew’s pronunciation of “buoyed” (3:10) – RB Love/Hate: Ashton Jeanty, Rico Dowdle, Jaylen Warren, Kimani Vidal, Chase Brown, Woody Marks, Sean Tucker, Kenneth Walker III, Breece Hall (17:00) – WR + TE Love/Hate: Jaylen Waddle, Zay Flowers, DeVonta Smith, DK Metcalf, Dalton Schultz, T…

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Week 11 Start/Sit: Bo Nix, Kenneth Walker III, Xavier Worthy + Marvin Harrison Jr., Bucky Irving injury updates 52:05

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(3:25) – Rotoworld Player News: Marvin Harrison Jr. to miss Week 11 after appendicitis surgery, Bucky Irving returns to practice, Jameis Winston reportedly to start vs Packers, J.K. Dobbins candidate for IR, Travis Hunter undergoes season-ending knee surgery (22:20) – Keep it Open/Close it Out, QB + RB: Bo Nix, Rachaad White, Kenneth Walker III, To…

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Week 11 Waiver Wire: Jacoby Brissett, Parker Washington, Cade Otton among top adds 51:59

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(3:25) – The crew gives a shout-out to Veterans on Veterans Day (7:20) – QB Waiver Wire: Jacoby Brissett, Marcus Mariota, Tua Tagovailoa, Aaron Rodgers, Geno Smith, Mac Jones, Davis Mills (21:15) – RB Waiver Wire: Tyjae Spears, Emari Demercado, Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, Sean Tucker, Devin Singletary (29:10) – WR Waiver Wire: Alec Pierce, Parker …

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From the Archives: Steve Jones: From Sex Pistol to Lonely Boy 38:21

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Coming from a challenging, working class upbringing in the United Kingdom, Steve Jones discovered his outlet in music - as founding guitarist of the groundbreaking punk rock band the Sex Pistols. Despite the release of only one album,”Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols,” the band changed the course of music and history - vocalizing iss…

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Week 10 Takeaways: Jonathan Taylor, TreVeyon Henderson, Matthew Stafford + Brian Daboll fired 52:02

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(2:20) – Matthew shares a story about Paul Hogan and his writing of Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (5:05) – Rotoworld Player News: Daniel Jones sputters again as Jonathan Taylor breaks records, Tyler Allgeier poaches TD runs from Bijan Robinson, TreVeyon Henderson breaks outs, Sean Tucker sees more work, Jaxson Dart suffers concussion, D’Andre Swi…

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Raiders at Broncos Reaction + Rhamondre Stevenson, D’Andre Swift headline long list of injury updates 52:02

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(3:25) – Raiders at Broncos Reaction: Bo Nix struggles, J.K. Dobbins dominates RB touches, Courtland Sutton concerns (16:30) – Key Injury Updates: Rhamondre Stevenson, Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin, D’Andre Swift, Brian Thomas Jr., Tory Horton, Harold Fannin Jr., Jayden Daniels (39:00) – “Flexual Frustrations”: Debating Christian Watson, David Montgom…

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Week 10 Love/Hate: Jonathan Taylor, Rico Dowdle, Ladd McConkey, Drake Maye 52:01

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(1:25) – Matthew and Jay celebrate Lawrence’s new look and Connor’s birthday (3:05) – RB Love/Hate: James Cook, Jonathan Taylor, Rico Dowdle, Aaron Jones, Quinshon Judkins, David Montgomery, Kyle Monangai, Alvin Kamara, Breece Hall, Bam Knight (20:15) – WR + TE Love/Hate: Ladd McConkey, Jameson Williams, Jaylen Waddle, Kyle Pitts, Sam LaPorta, Chri…

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Week 10 Start/Sit: David Montgomery, Rome Odunze, Tetairoa McMillan + Trade Deadline fallout 52:01

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(1:50) – The crew explains why Jets Draft Enthusiasts drink for free today (7:15) – Rotoworld Player News: Ramifications of the Jaguars dealing for Jakobi Meyers, Seahawks acquiring Rashid Shaheed, Adonai Mitchell landing with Jets as apart of Sauce Gardner trade (32:55) – Keep it Open/Close it Out, QB + RB: Trevor Lawrence, David Montgomery, J.K. …

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Week 10 Waiver Wire: J.J. McCarthy, Coleston Loveland + Jakobi Meyers, Rashid Shaheed traded 51:59

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(1:15) – Rotoworld Player News: Jakobi Meyers traded to Jaguars (2:20) – QB Waiver Wire: Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy, Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields, Marcus Mariota (16:35) – RB Waiver Wire: Devin Singletary, Isaiah Davis, Bhayshul Tuten, Blake Corum, Tank Bigsby, Sean Tucker, Terrell Jennings (25:40) – WR Waiver Wire: Parker Washington, Tory Horton…

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Journalist Zoë Schlanger Describes What Happens When a Plastic City Burns 39:38

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Zoë Schlanger is an author, journalist, and current staff writer at the Atlantic, where she covers the newsletter “The Weekly Planet”. Schlanger has written for major outlets such as Newsweek, Quartz, Wired, The New York Times, The Nation, Time Magazine, and NPR. Schlanger is also the author of the 2024 book The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World o…

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Week 9 Takeaways: Joe Flacco, Drake London, Brock Bowers + more QB injuries 52:01

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(1:20) – Rotoworld Player News: Caleb Williams, Kyle Monangai, and Coleston Loveland roll, Joe Flacco keeps Bengals pass game humming, Dalton Kincaid leads Bills receivers, Patrick Mahomes struggles, J.J. McCarthy accounts for 3 scores, Jahmyr Gibbs busts (27:20) – More Week 9 Reaction: Patriots RB splits, Pop Douglas’ career day, Drake London domi…

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Ravens at Dolphins Reaction + Travis Hunter placed on IR 52:01

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(1:30) – Matthew, Connor, and Jay explain their Halloween costumes (6:10) – Rotoworld Player News: Travis Hunter placed on IR with knee injury (9:30) – Ravens at Dolphins Reaction: Mark Andrews scores twice on two receptions, De’Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle pace Dolphins offense, Derrick Henry eclipses 100 rush yards (19:50) – More Injury Updates: …

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Week 9 Love/Hate: Derrick Henry, Justin Jefferson, Brock Bowers, Daniel Jones 52:03

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(1:20) – Matthew and Jay react to Lawrence’s Halloween costume (5:35) – RB Love/Hate: Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs, D’Andre Swift, TreVeyon Henderson, Kimani Vidal, Tyrone Tracy, Bam Knight, Chuba Hubbard, Bijan Robinson, Jordan Mason (23:40) – WR + TE Love/Hate: Justin Jefferson, Rome Odunze, DK Metcalf, Brock Bowers, Tyler Warren, Marvin Harrison J…

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Week 9 Start/Sit: Jared Goff, Rico Dowdle, Marvin Harrison Jr., Stefon Diggs 51:56

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(2:00) – Rotoworld Player News: Isiah Pacheco reportedly week-to-week with MCL sprain (4:55) – Keep it Open/Close it Out, QB + RB: Jared Goff, Travis Etienne, Rico Dowdle, Jordan Mason (18:20) – Keep it Open/Close it Out, WR + TE: Marvin Harrison Jr., Quentin Johnston, Stefon Diggs, Mark Andrews (35:45) – Blind Date: Uncovering recent trends for Ch…

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Week 9 Waiver Wire: Trevor Lawrence, Tyrone Tracy Jr. + Saints name Tyler Shough starting QB 52:03

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(5:00) – QB Waiver Wire: Trevor Lawrence, Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers, J.J. McCarthy (20:10) – RB Waiver Wire: Tyrone Tracy Jr., Tyjae Spears, Bam Knight, Isaiah Davis, Sean Tucker, Dylan Sampson, Tank Bigsby (31:25) – Saints name Tyler Shough starting QB at Rams (36:20) – WR Waiver Wire: Kayshon Boutte, Christian Watson, Tre Tucker, Troy Franklin, …

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From the Archives: Patti LuPone 46:13

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Patti LuPone was only four years old when she realized she belonged on stage, and she started by entertaining family members in her Long Island living room. LuPone won her second Tony Award for Evita, which she initially described as merely “noise from Britain.” Although she has enjoyed tremendous, long-term success, she talks candidly to Alec abou…

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Week 8 Takeaways: Breece Hall, Saquon Barkley, Bo Nix, Tucker Kraft 52:00

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(1:30) – Matthew and Jay ponder Connor’s whereabouts and recount their time in Pittsburgh leading up to Packers at Steelers (7:40) – Rotoworld Player News: Breece Hall accounts for 3 scores as Jets offense resurfaces, Chase Brown productive again, Saquon Barkley breaks out, Cam Skattebo suffers season-ending injury, RJ Harvey finds paydirt 3 times,…

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Vikings at Chargers Reaction + Lamar Jackson, Nico Collins injury updates 52:04

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(2:25) – Matthew reveals a surprise “drink free” nomination today, and explains why it comes with an asterisk (5:20) – Vikings at Chargers Reaction: Rankings Chargers pass catchers, Kimani Vidal eclipses 100 rush yards, panic level with Minnesota’s pass game, Aaron Jones vs Jordan Mason splits (23:55) – Key Injury Updates: Garrett Wilson, Tyrod Tay…

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Week 8 Love/Hate: De’Von Achane, Derrick Henry, Rashee Rice, Jalen Hurts 51:32

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(1:45) – The crew highlight standout “crushes” from their childhood sitcoms (5:50) – RB Love/Hate: Breece Hall, De’Von Achane, Derrick Henry, Isiah Pacheco, Rico Dowdle, Tyjae Spears, Tyler Allgeier, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Quinshon Judkins, Woody Marks (22:45) – WR + TE Love/Hate: Rashee Rice, Tee Higgins, Zay Flowers, A.J. Brown, Tucker Kraft, De…

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Week 8 Start/Sit: Caleb Williams, Alvin Kamara, Matthew Golden, T.J. Hockenson 52:03

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(4:30) – Rotoworld Player News: Jets reportedly moving toward naming Tyrod Taylor starting QB despite knee injury (11:50) – Keep it Open/Close it Out, QB + RB: Caleb Williams, Alvin Kamara, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kimani Vidal (27:15) – Keep it Open/Close it Out, WR + TE: Rome Odunze, Khalil Shakir, Matthew Golden, T.J. Hockenson (41:35) – Jayden D…

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Week 8 Waiver Wire: Joe Flacco, Kyle Monangai, Oronde Gadsden II headline top adds 52:03

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(1:30) – The crew celebrates the NBA returning to NBC, and Matthew shares a story about his run-in with Carmelo Anthony (5:30) – QB Waiver Wire: Jaxson Dart, Joe Flacco, Marcus Mariota, Andy Dalton, Michael Penix Jr., Spencer Rattler, Tyrod Taylor (21:15) – RB Waiver Wire: Kyle Monangai, Tyjae Spears, Tyler Allgeier, Brashard Smith (28:40) – WR Wai…

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Department of Social Services Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves on Connecticut’s Future 42:36

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Andrea Barton Reeves is a former ad litem lawyer, CEO of Harc. Inc - a nonprofit organization supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families, and the founding CEO of the Connecticut Paid Leave Program - the state’s first new agency in 12 years thanks to which over 200,000 individuals and families have received paid family leave…

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Week 7 Takeaways: Bo Nix, Jonathan Taylor, A.J. Brown + another Jayden Daniels injury 52:03

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(1:10) – Rotoworld Player News: Bo Nix rallies Broncos past Jaxson Dart, Jonathan Taylor scores 3 TD, Justin Herbert racks up pass yards, Dak Prescott tosses three scores, Jayden Daniels injured again, Jacory Croskey-Merritt underwhelms (25:05) – More Week 7 Reaction: A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith explode for over 300 combined yards, Saquon Barkley …

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Steelers at Bengals Reaction + CeeDee Lamb, George Kittle injury updates 52:01

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(0:50) – Steelers at Bengals Reaction: Joe Flacco zeroes in on Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Chase Brown revitalized, DK Metcalf goes quiet, Jaylen Warren dominates backfield touches (20:40) – Key Injury Updates: CeeDee Lamb, Deebo Samuel, Terry McLaurin, Jakobi Meyers, Calvin Ridley, George Kittle, Lamar Jackson (27:20) – Late-week Waiver Targets…

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Week 7 Love/Hate: Breece Hall, Davante Adams, Deebo Samuel, Baker Mayfield 52:09

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(1:25) – Lawrence details how much longer he’ll wear his neck brace (3:30) – RB Love/Hate: Breece Hall, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Quinshon Judkins, Kareem Hunt, Jaylen Warren, JK Dobbins, Rhamondre Stevenson, Tony Pollard, Cam Skattebo (21:50) – WR + TE Love/Hate: Davante Adams, Deebo Samuel, Chris Olave, Mike Evans, Harold Fannin Jr., Ladd McConkey,…

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Week 7 Start/Sit: Justin Fields, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rashee Rice, Jameson Williams 51:51

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(3:10) – Keep it Open/Close it Out, QB + RB: Justin Fields, Chase Brown, Jaylen Warren, Jacory Croskey-Merritt (26:30) – Keep it Open/Close it Out, WR + TE: Rashee Rice, Jauan Jennings, Jameson Williams, Hunter Henry (37:45) – Blind Date: Uncovering usage trends for Jahmyr Gibbs, Ashton Jeanty, Jaylen Waddle, Mike Evans, and Tucker Kraft (49:55) – …

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Week 7 Waiver Wire: Kimani Vidal, Harold Fannin Jr., Sam Darnold headline top adds 51:55

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(3:00) – RB Waiver Wire: Kimani Vidal, Tyjae Spears, Bam Knight, Kenneth Gainwell, Kendre Miller, Sean Tucker, Bhayshul Tuten, Brashard Smith, Tyler Allgeier (18:45) – WR Waiver Wire: Kendrick Bourne, Josh Downs, Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson, Kameron Johnson, Tre Tucker, Christian Kirk, Elic Ayomanor, Kayshon Boutte, Luther Burden III (28:55) – TE…

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From the Archives: Lawrence Wright 46:08

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Lawrence Wright is an author, screenwriter, playwright, and a staff writer for The New Yorker magazine. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his 2006 book The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11. Most recently, filmmaker Alex Gibney directed an HBO documentary based on Wright's reporting in Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of U…

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Week 6 Takeaways: Rico Dowdle, Patrick Mahomes, Tyler Warren + Emeka Egbuka injured 51:58

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(1:00) – Rotoworld Player News: Rico Dowdle explodes again, George Pickens surpasses 150 receiving yards, Emeka Egbuka and Jauan Jennings ailing with injury, ranking Patrick Mahomes, Jameson Williams catches a TD, Lions RB usage (26:45) – More Week 6 Reaction: Kimani Vidals takes lead RB role, Ladd McConkey breaks out, Tyler Warren continues stella…

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Eagles at Giants Reaction + Lamar Jackson, Kyler Murray injury updates 51:55

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(3:00) – Eagles at Giants Reaction: Cam Skattebo scores 3 TD, Jaxon Dart shows off dual threat skills, panic level with Eagles offense (27:40) – Key Injury Updates: Lamar Jackson, Kyler Murray, Brock Purdy, Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall, Chuba Hubbard, Chris Godwin, Brock Bowers (39:10) – “Flexual Frustrations”: Debating Kendrick Bourne, Travis Hu…

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Week 6 Love/Hate: Ashton Jeanty, Rome Odunze, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Matthew Stafford 51:55

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(4:25) – RB Love/Hate: Ashton Jeanty, Kyren Williams, Rachaad White, Josh Jacobs, Quinshon Judkins, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rico Dowdle, Derrick Henry, Michael Carter (31:30) – WR + TE Love/Hate: Rome Odunze, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Tetairoa McMillan, Calvin Ridley, Tucker Kraft, Stefon Diggs, Courtland Sutton, DeVonta Smith, Mason Taylor, Tee Higgins, …

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Week 6 Start/Sit: Justin Herbert, Alvin Kamara, A.J. Brown + Bengals trade for Joe Flacco 51:57

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(2:10) – The crew details why the Jaguars social media team drinks free today (6:00) – Rotoworld Player News: Bengals trade for Joe Flacco (15:25) – Keep it Open/Close it Out, QB + RB: Justin Herbert, Alvin Kamara, Rhamondre Stevenson, Zach Charbonnet (25:30) – Keep it Open/Close it Out, WR + TE: A.J. Brown, DJ Moore, Jakobi Meyers, David Njoku (41…