Hour 2: Zas Sabotages Rachel (feat. Rachel Nichols)

"He was disappointed that the women seemed happy." Dan wants the crew to discuss the success of Project Hail Mary, but Amin and JuJu leave him No Other Choice but to talk Peter Parker and them boys. Plus, JuJu has, according to Dan, some free game that has no cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"As a woman, I am very, very something about that." Rachel Nichols stops by to take a tour around the NBA, including the best results for the Knicks and the Lakers, Wemby's unprecedented excellence, and the 'sucky' 65-game rule, but as a woman, she also has very strong thoughts on Zaslow's willingness to ignore Jury Duty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Ethan! Come in here and show us your bruise!" Zas and Chris are exhausted after getting dominated in a street hockey tournament over the weekend. Plus, Dan is fascinated by whatever is going on that's keeping Christian Wilkins out of the league, but quick! Which one is controversial: The Pussycat Dolls, Josie & The Pussycats, or Pussy Riot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I punch back." Did you think a bunch of NFL stars could lose a flag football game to non-NFL athletes? Do you think Papi could beat up Laker fans? Is it possible for Luka to rack up the most technical fouls of all time? Will Amin's Weekend Observations allow the show to speak freely? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sounds like a sucka move." After the greatest single-season turnaround in Men's College Basketball history, the Miami Hurricanes' season has finally come to an end, and the crew is already concerned about Jai Lucas' future. Plus, after the Heat's 7-game win streak, they're now on a 4-game losing streak, so they're, you know, back in the play-in. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Amin (eventually), Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave offers advice to the 2026 NFL Draft class: “When the team calls you, don’t answer on the first ring... too desperate.” Then we head out to Draft Mountain and chat with the one man who sits at its peak: Daniel Jeremiah from The Move The Sticks Podcast. He chats all things draft, including fun revisionist history. He also reveals the two quarterbacks he'd pick over Patrick Mahomes. Yes, there are two. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Daniel Jeremiah: https://x.com/MoveTheSticks Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Daniel Jeremiah Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NHL season is winding down, and the playoff races are heating up in both conferences. Roy, David, Ethan, and Rose break down where things stand with just under a month left until the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and how some major injuries and returns will affect who makes it in. Plus, the Florida Panthers whooped up on the Edmonton Oilers last night and reminded everybody that they are not going anywhere next year after injuries derailed this season. Then, Dave delivers his Puck Luck picks for the week, and the crew shares their wins and fails. Plus, ESPN rules expert and former NHL official Dave Jackson joins the show to break down some of the major calls around the league recently and explain how the process of penalizing and suspending works. Will he help the gang finally understand what goaltender interference is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Semitic Warrior strikes again!" Okay, so it was LeBron, Luka, Tommy Hutton, Chuck Norris, and now...Jeremy. Chris gives advice on how to watch March Madness, Zas knows 'bout that 'nertia during Tony's new game called "Better Than Jordan," and Dave Dameshek believes Malik Willis should already be asking out of Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"There's a Mitchell on the team!" Zaslow and the crew discuss the best moments from the first day of March Madness, but on a day that's already been full of legends, they have to add another to the discussion as we learn mid-hour that Chuck Norris has passed away. Upon hearing the crushing news, Dave shares a heartfelt tribute to a name that has carried fame across decades. (See, Dan? Your voice is still here even when you're not! Across decades!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'M GREAT AT QUESTIONS!" LeBron James and Luka Doncic came down to Miami and delivered epic performances as they beat the Heat, and the crew was blown away by what they saw. That said, Zaslow has accused a joyful Jeremy of being too much in LeBron's camp. And speaking of legends, Marlins color commentator Tommy Hutton is set to retire after this season, and he stops by to share the best stories from his years in Major League Baseball, his favorite calls, and to...make fun of Jeremy? Oh, come on! Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices