#BecauseMiami: Failed City State

The Hockey Show is celebrating the upcoming return of Stranger Things, so today's hot topics should include weird injuries, weird standings, and weird fan behavior. In wins and fails, the gang reacts to the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers jerseys for their upcoming Winter Classic, Rob Ray takes a stab at the Edmonton Oilers' goaltending situation, and Sam Reinhart is really good at hockey. Adnan Virk joins in on the fun to discuss which Canadian team has the best chance of making a run at the Stanley Cup as we approach US Thanksgiving, if any. Plus, the Chicago Blackhawks are fun, Patrick Roy went to war for his players, and Rose really wants him to watch Stranger Things. In the Panthers Den, Ethan wants everybody to take a deep breath as the Cats have recently gotten things back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wondering which NFL games are the most consequential in Week 12? Well, so did we. So with the help of the amazing Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated we created a Top Five list. (He also weighs in on the Ja'Marr Chase spit debate. TLDR: Dad of newborns don't flinch.) We also have Mike Ryan Ruiz join in to provide insight into the uniforms of the AFC East. It's a division that's lost its way. There's some Shadeur Sander chat, too. But the spiciest debate happens when we decide who is best Transformer. (Soup says Grimlock. But do The Dinobots count?) This episode of Football America! with Dave Dameshek and the gang is not one to miss. Settle in as they act as a free tour guide for your weekend plans, Football Americans. (Photo by Sue Ogrocki/AP) Timestamps: (00:00) Welcome to Episode 27! (List of best 27s in sports) (03:00) Drip Dill with Mike Ryan Ruiz (31:26) Top Five Games with Connor Orr 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 Conor Orr: https://x.com/ConorOrr Mike Ryan Ruiz: https://x.com/MichaelRyanRuiz Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Mike Ryan Ruiz, Connor Orr Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Bradley Campbell Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Bradley Campbell Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"They understand show business, something you don't know anything about." Baby Billy Dameshek has arrived to take us through the biggest Week 12 NFL storylines and tell us about the time he had a catch with Michael Irvin. Plus, bland carnitas at Will Cain's house, an insane goalie, and an update to this week's polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It IS a tough name." As much as we want to get to ANOTHER insane update from Mike on the Lane Kiffin saga and Dan's odd sympathy for the billionaire Buss boys, there is nothing better than listening to one of our own butchering what they were trying to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"How does it rub you?" We kick things off with the Ed Orgeron Tommy Toppers, James Franklin's Virginia Tech, and Mike's latest "happen to know" on Lane Kiffin's connection to both LSU and Florida. Then, Ariel Helwani joins us so we can finally get some decent ratings. Ariel, Dan, and Tony dive into Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul and the world of UFC before Tony embarrasses himself in front of his media hero. Today's cast: Dan, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andres Rivero is the attorney representing our friend Dr. Marvin Dunn. Dr. Dunn sued to prevent a parcel of land owned by Miami Dade College from being transferred to Donald Trump without proper notice to the public. He talks about process with Billy Corben. Plus, Alex DeLuca of the Miami New Times updates us on the guy who was known as the most corrupt cop in the history of Miami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ros Gold-Onwude sits down with Seattle Storm’s Lexie Brown in Nashville for Athletes Unlimited. Lexie explains what she is looking for going into this season of Athletes Unlimited. How will she support new players and how does AU allow these relationships to form? Then, they discuss free agency starting up, and how did Lexie secured her spot in Seattle. How will the Storm’s new head coach, Sonia Raman lead the team? Next, Lexie reacts to the ongoing CBA negotiations. How are the owners reacting? How is the WNBA responding? Lastly, Lexie shares her role on Athletes Unlimited player executive committee and how her dad Dee Brown is involved this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"When you said 'good ass Knicks tweets'..." It's an impromptu Postgame Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm I'm I'm I'm I'm very, I I I I I I..." Tony's out at loanDepot park for Give Miami Day and to deliver his Tony's Top 5, and he avoids being debacled. Then, the ever-humble Pablo Torre is here to share details of his new episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out, diving into the story of Riley Gaines and her ascension through the political landscape via anti-Trans rhetoric. He explains where the money behind her comes from and why her former swim coach's story leads to some hypocrisy in her messaging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What are all of these juvenile inside jokes?" The man with the substantive endowment is here to answer our animal questions, Zas asks Amin, "You know 'bout that?", and Jeremy agrees with Mike about the crime the College Football Playoff committee is committing against the University of Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices