Best Rounding The Gridiron Podcasts (2025)

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Scores From the Final Round of X League X1 Area Play 3:48

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In conjunction with our good friends at The World of Football podcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theworldoffootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), we present to you the X League X1 Area scores for the final round of regular season play, and let you know what the college football matchup is for the Koshien Bowl this December. Gridiron Japan livestreams over at Gridiron …

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The Wrap-up | GHSA Football Playoffs Round 2 Postgame Show 26:44

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In this episode, hosts Mason and Mark Taylor discuss the recent developments in West Georgia high school football, focusing on coaching tenures, player discipline, and playoff predictions. They analyze the impact of coaching on team performance, highlight key players from recent games, and look ahead to the quarterfinals, emphasizing the competitiv…

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EP#15-Three Valley Contenders Fall Short As We Celebrate Their Seasons And Launch Coach’s Corner 24:28

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Three semifinal dreams, one unforgettable season. We dig into a valley-wide playoff push that showcased grit, growth, and the thin margins that decide November football. Palm Springs’ trip to Barstow set the tone: a 7–0 jump, a missed chance to make it 14–0, and a second quarter where Barstow’s 4–3 front suffocated runs and flipped momentum for goo…

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GHSA Football Playoffs Semifinals Preview | 3 Teams, 1 Dream | Who's Going to the Championship? 32:40

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In this episode, hosts Mason and Mark Taylor discuss the upcoming semifinals of high school football in Georgia, focusing on key matchups, financial issues in college football, and celebrating local athletes' achievements. They analyze the performance of teams like Bowdon, Clinch County, Carrollton, North Gwinnett, Heard County, and Toombs County, …

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Rewind- Boogie Knight & The Dream Japan Bowl 44:38

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From January 2024, Greg and BJ sat down with Boogie Knight of the Sekisui Challengers, and talk about his career in Japan and the 2023 season in which he was named rookie of the year and led the X League X1 Super in receiving and won the triple crown of touchdowns made, number of receptions and yards. As highlighted by the Challengers, Boogie is an…

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FOCUS WEEK — Lock In or Fall Out: Week 14( audio only) 1:33:18

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This week on Football Is Money, we’re locked in more than ever — because Week 14 is where the game stops forgiving mistakes and starts exposing them. No hype. No guessing. No “maybe next week.” This episode is all about discipline, execution, and real information you can use in fantasy, betting, and understanding the game at a higher level. We brea…

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Expansion Pack: GRIDCON 6 (2025) 3:32:57

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It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the show We've recently returned from our most local convention which is GridCon 6 ran by Paul Grogan and team from Gaming Rules! Get a coffee, some snacks and strap yourself in as this is our biggest GridCon episode ever as we cover over 30 games & expansions between the players. OUR PLAYE…

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The Wrap-up | GHSA Playoffs Quarterfinals | 3 West Georgia Teams Still Standing 19:53

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In this episode, hosts Mason and Mark Taylor recap the thrilling GHSA quarterfinal round of high school football playoffs in West Georgia. They discuss the implications of the transfer portal and coaching carousel on player decisions, provide predictions for upcoming games, and highlight key performances from teams like the Bowdon Red Devils, Carro…

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Week 13: The Separation for the Playoff Push (Audio Only) 1:14:31

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Week 13 is here, and the separation has officially started. This episode dives into who’s pushing toward the playoffs, who’s fading, and which teams and players are built for the pressure. We break down the primetime matchups, the games that revealed the truth, the fantasy studs and duds that swung leagues, and lock in our Week 13 teaser with purpo…

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Unexpected final: Keys to the surprising CIF-SS Division 1 clash between Santa Margarita and Centennial 22:52

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas preview the CIF-SS Division 1 final between Santa Margarita and Centennial on Nov. 28, 2025 at the Rose Bowl.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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GHSA Football Playoffs Round 3 | Quarterfinals Battle | Grayson vs Carrollton 33:17

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In this episode, hosts Mason and Mark Taylor delve into the thrilling world of high school football playoffs, breaking down key matchups, analyzing team performances, and discussing the impact of social media on sportsmanship. They explore the intricacies of various games, including the anticipated clash between Carrollton and Grayson, while also a…

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A Look Back- Our Conversation With Colby Campbell 54:53

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In Spring 2025, Elecom Finies linebacker Colby Campbell played in the LFA with the Mexicas de la Ciudad de México, where he was not only a key member of a championship winning team, but also named the MVP of Mexico's version of the Rice Bowl and Super Bowl- Tazón México. In 2023, John and Greg sat down with Colby, then playing with the Nojima Sagam…

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Episode 87: Playing with yourself (solo gaming) 1:30:27

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It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the show Your ears don't deceive you...three years has passed since Rob has secured the first player and he's back to talk all about solo gaming, why we do it, why some of us don't and everything in between. FIRST PLAYER: Rob OTHER PLAYERS: JP & Kerley In this episode you'll learn: - JP lik…

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X League X1 Super Quarterfinal Scores 5:39

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In conjunction with our good friends at The World of Football podcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theworldoffootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), we present to you the X League X1 Super quarterfinal scores, and let you know what the semi-final matchups are for December. Gridiron Japan livestreams over at Gridiron Japan Television on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gridi…

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Ep#14-Bold Calls, Rainy Nights, And Three Desert Teams One Win From The Finals 36:13

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The valley got loud. A nail-biter in Palm Springs, a weather fight for Palm Desert, and a six-touchdown statement from Coachella Valley turned Week 13 into a showcase of late-season nerve and clean coaching. We felt the season tighten—the quieter practices, the colder air—and then watched three programs punch through with poise. We start with Palm …

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GHSA Football Playoffs Round 2 | Central Lions vs Cambridge Bears 35:00

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In this episode of the West Georgia Gridiron Podcast, hosts Mason and Mark Taylor dive into the thrilling world of high school football playoffs. They discuss key matchups, predictions, and team performances as they analyze the upcoming games, including the highly anticipated rematch between the Central Lions and the Cambridge Bears. The hosts brea…

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Football Is Money – Week 12: The Turning Point 1:16:39

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Week 12 is here, and the mask is off. This episode of Football Is Money is all about the turning point of the season — where records, habits, and discipline finally tell the truth. We kick it off with The Playback, running through the full primetime slate: Jets–Patriots, Lions–Eagles, and Cowboys–Raiders. We talk dominance, control, and Dallas’ sta…

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Japan's Football Odyssey 45:45

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During 2020, as the pandemic raged around the world, a new kind of podcast appeared on the scene, one that covered football history like never before- The Football Odyssey, with Aron Harris on Spotify. A ground breaking sports history podcast that Sports Illustrated gridiron guru Paul Zimmerman would have loved, and in which covered the game like f…

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The Wrap-up | GHSA Football Playoffs Round 1 Postgame Show 43:50

18d ago43:50

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In this episode, hosts Mason and Mark Taylor recap the recent GHSA high school football playoffs, highlighting local players' achievements, game predictions, and detailed reviews of playoff matchups. They discuss standout performances, close calls, and the emotional highs and lows of the Round 1 playoff games, emphasizing the competitive spirit of …

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The Gridiron Japan Scoreboard, for the World of Football 9:54

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In conjunction with our good friends at The World of Football podcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theworldoffootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), we present to you this week's scores in X1 Area play as well as a repeat of the Round 6 scores from last week's X League X1 Super play (this repeat was a result of a glitch that did not allow the video/audio to be heard on TWOF …

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Road to the CIF-SS Division 1 title: Player awards and playoff preview (Pt 2) 31:08

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas preview the 2025 CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs and hand out their annual Trinity League player awards.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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Ep#13-A Wild First Round Sets Up High-Stakes Road Tests 44:10

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A halftime gamble changed everything. From Banning’s aerial clinic to Coachella Valley’s three-safety adjustment that flipped the night, we watched a playoff slate where courage, timing, and one or two swing plays separated joy from heartbreak. Five desert programs are still alive, and the road ahead is loaded with long bus rides, tough draws, and …

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2025 Playoffs | Week 1 | The Warm-up Show 57:31

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In this episode, hosts Mason and Mark Taylor discuss the excitement surrounding the start of the 2025 high school football playoffs. They express gratitude to the community for their support and analyze the playoff brackets, offering predictions and insights on various matchups. Key player performances are highlighted, and the hosts emphasize the i…

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Episode 86: Games that changed the hobby 1:29:42

24d ago1:29:42

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It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the show In Becky's last episode of her run she and the gang do a deeper dive on games and mechanisms which have changed the hobby forever. FIRST PLAYER: Becky OTHER PLAYERS: Adrian & Tambo In this episode you'll learn: - all about the latest T game Tianxia from Board & Dice from Adrian wit…

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The Best Week of X League X1 Super, Ever!! 1:02:20

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For this episode John, Aaron and Greg review what was truly the best week of football ever in the X League. There was another major upset, and five of the six games were decided by a margin of seven points or less. The guys then look ahead toward the playoff match ups and weigh who has the best chance to face off against each other in the Rice Bowl…

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Scores for the Best Week Ever of X League X1 Super Play 4:28

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In conjunction with our good friends at The World of Football podcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theworldoffootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), we present to you Round 6 scores from this past week of X League X1 Super play. Gridiron Japan livestreams over at Gridiron Japan Television on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gridironjapantv.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on Facebook at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Mater Dei's epic comeback against St. John Bosco creates rare tie for first place (Part 1) 41:27

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas break down Mater Dei's rally against St. John Bosco that helped create a three-way for first place in the Trinity League between the Monarchs, the Braves and Santa Margarita.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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Continental Shift- A Look Across the Pacific 1:31:06

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In this episode, Greg sits down with Michael Lathrop of Pro Football Newsroom and host of the Player 54 Podcast, to talk about and update listeners here in Japan and around the world as to the latest happenings in the world of American minor league football, particularly the newly relaunched Continental Football League and the latest news regarding…

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EP#12-From Undefeated Runs To Bracket Breakdowns With KESQ’s Kenji Eto 51:40

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The valley just punched eight tickets to CIF, and the storylines are electric. We open with a clean Week 11 wrap-up—Palm Desert’s trench clinic in the flag game, Palm Springs grinding through a real test, Shadow Hills flexing on defense—then pivot straight into a layered playoff preview you can use on Friday night. KESQ’s Kenji Eto joins us with gr…

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Expansion Pack: Essen SPIEL 2025 - Part Two (Feat. NinjaGeekGames) 2:04:26

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It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the show One episode isn't enough to cover the biggest board game show in the world so JP, Davey and our special guest Mark from NinjaGeekGames returns to cover Friday, Saturday and Sunday's highlights. So get ready to jump back in, there's a LOT of games covered. OUR PLAYERS - JP & Davey S…

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The Books Win Again: Life After the Big BYE – Week 10 1:03:32

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Week 9 shook the fantasy world and the NFL alike. Injuries sidelined stars, surprise sleepers lit up the board, and Vegas walked away smiling while we picked up the pieces. In this episode of Football is Money, we break down the wildest Fantasy League performances, recap the most shocking NFL upsets, and dive into the Cowboys’ latest trade moves as…

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2025 GA State Football Playoffs Preview Show | Who's In? 1:04:39

1M ago1:04:39

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This special edition episode is a State Playoff Kickoff and Team Spirit Night recorded live at Buffalo Wild Wings in Carrollton, GA! 9 Teams. 5 Classes. 1 Goal. Host Mason Taylor interviews coaches and select players as they reflect on each team's schedule, the importance of maintaining team spirit and chemistry, and the motivation driving them as …

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Expansion Pack: Essen SPIEL 2025 - Part One (Feat. NinjaGeekGames) 1:32:45

1M ago1:32:45

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It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the show The delicious schnitzel's are calling us over to Germany again for another round of Essen Spiel 2025 and as always we've got you covered with games, experiences and bringing to life the convention. In this first part we cover the journey over including an encounter with "Double Bak…

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The Autumn Wind is a Pirate 53:02

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As the autumn chill sets in here in Japan, the show is back live to talk about all that happened and didn't happen in X League Super play during the month of October. We also talk about the spring football in America and international player development, as well as the Dodgers win in the World Series. Gridiron Japan livestreams over at Gridiron Jap…

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Round 5 X League Area Scores for The World of Football, in Japan 3:23

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In conjunction with our good friends at The World of Football podcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theworldoffootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), we present to you Round 5 scores from this past week of X League X1 Area play. Gridiron Japan livestreams over at Gridiron Japan Television on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gridironjapantv.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on Facebook at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Where the Gridiron and Sumo Ring Meet 1:49:47

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From 2022, John, B.J. and Greg sit down with Texan Colton Runyan, then a member of ⁠Club Bears of X-3 football⁠ and former player in Tokyo's Urban Football League. Colton also is a former player in the United Kingdom with Cambridge University and the ⁠Cambridgeshire Cats⁠ of the ⁠British American Football Association⁠. In addition to his football c…

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EP#11-Palm Desert Upsets, Playoffs Scramble, Rivalries Ignite 42:30

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Rivalry week is here, and the valley is buzzing. A single upset lit the fuse: Palm Desert stunned previously unbeaten Palm Springs with a ruthless first half, then survived a furious rally thanks to red‑zone grit and a game‑saving interception. That pivot didn’t just change a scoreline—it scrambled the DEL, turned tiebreakers into a maze, and set u…

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Week 10 preview: Mater Dei and St. John Bosco to clash and playoff projections 1:09:42

1M ago1:09:42

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas review Rd 4 of the Trinity League season, discuss playoff projections and preview the clash between Mater Dei-St. John Bosco on Oct. 31.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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West Georgia HS Football | Week 12 Pregame Show | Carrollton vs Douglas Co Showdown! 46:41

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In this episode of the West Georgia Gridiron Podcast, hosts Mason and Mark Taylor discuss the latest West Georgia high school football matchups, focusing on key games, player performances, and predictions for the playoffs. They highlight the dominance of teams like the Carrollton Trojans and the Heard County Braves, analyze the struggles of others …

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Week 9:Unpredictable Gridiron & Lessons From the Chaos 44:46

1M ago44:46

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From shocking upsets to fantasy heartbreaks, Week 8 had it all — and Football Is Money is breaking it down live for the first time! They Call Me Boss dives into the Footballers Money Fantasy League recap, highlights the biggest wins, worst losses, and the players who made (and broke) your lineup. Then, we get real with this week’s lesson: you can’t…

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Episode 85: The red carpet roll-out 1:25:39

1M ago1:25:39

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It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the show Becky takes us back in time when we had our first experiences of tabletop gaming and what our "gateway games" were that brought us in. Has those games defined our tastes, how did we step stone through to games we play today and do we still go back to them. FIRST PLAYER: Becky OTHER…

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#MasonsMatchups | West Georgia Week 11 Postgame Show | The Wrap-Up | #AskMason 26:52

1M ago26:52

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In this episode, Mason Taylor recaps the exciting Week 11 of high school football in Georgia, highlighting key games, standout performances, and playoff implications. The discussion covers the Bowdon Red Devils' impressive victory over the Greenville Patriots, Central Lions' dominant win against Griffin Bears, and Haralson County's revenge against …

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X League Super Scores for Round 5 in the World of Football, in Japan 4:40

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In conjunction with our good friends at The World of Football podcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theworldoffootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), we present to you Round 5 scores from this past week of X League X1 Super play. Gridiron Japan livestreams over at Gridiron Japan Television on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gridironjapantv.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on Facebook at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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EP#10-DVL Battles for the Top Spot While Palm Springs Rolls To 8-0 42:11

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A shutout says a lot, but the story behind it says more. We sat down with Palm Springs head coach Daryl Gore to unpack how an 8-0 start took shape: a midseason defensive switch his staff sold, players embraced, and opponents now struggle to solve. Coach Gore explains why keeping the run game simple for linemen while changing the presentation for de…

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West Georgia HS Football | Week 11 Pregame Show | Region Championship Games 38:51

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In this episode of the West Georgia Gridiron Podcast, hosts Mason and Mark Taylor dive into the exciting world of West Georgia high school football as they discuss the upcoming games in week 11. They cover key matchups, including the Central Lions vs. Griffin Bears, the Bowdon Red Devils vs. Greenville Patriots, and the rivalry between the Bremen B…

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An unstoppable force: Can anyone slow down St. John Bosco? 1:11:39

1M ago1:11:39

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas breakdown the latest results in the Trinity League, including St. John Bosco beating Santa Margarita to take sole possession of first place. The guys also preview Week 9 and the Santa Margarita-Orange Lutheran game.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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Market Reset | Order Restored 59:20

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Week 7 reminded us what happens when the market corrects itself — and this week, control was the difference between chaos and cash. TheyKallMeBoss takes you through the full slate on The Playback, breaking down who covered, who folded, and how the board finally balanced after two weeks of upsets. From Joe Flacco and the Bengals outdueling Rodgers a…

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Expansion Pack: Rozie Pocket's Turn (Cozyboardgames) 1:06:32

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It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the show Light up the fire, throw a blanket over yourself as it's time to get cozy with non other the queen of cozy, Rozie Pocket from Cozyboardgames. GUEST PLAYER: Rozie Pocket PLAYERS: JP & Becky In this episode you'll learn: - how Rozie started her Cozyboardgames channels on TikTok and I…

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#MasonsMatchups | West Georgia Week Postgame Show | The Wrap-Up | #AskMason 27:18

2M ago27:18

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In this episode of the West Georgia Gridiron Podcast, Mark Taylor reviews Week 10 of West Georgia high school football, discussing game outcomes, fan reactions, and player performances. The conversation covers key matchups including Heard County Braves vs. Bremen Blue Devils, Carrollton Trojans vs. East Coweta Indians, Central Lions vs. Harris Coun…

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Round 4 X League Area Scores for The World of Football, in Japan 4:50

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In conjunction with our good friends at The World of Football podcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theworldoffootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), we present to you Round 4 scores from this past week of X League X1 Area play. Gridiron Japan livestreams over at Gridiron Japan Television on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gridironjapantv.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on Facebook at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fa…