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The Athletic Show

The Athletic
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Welcome to your essential weekly breakdown of the biggest stories in sports, brought to you by the most extensive sports newsroom ever assembled. Every Saturday, Robert Mays, Zena Keita and Jason Goff will explain the stories behind the headlines, leaning on the expertise of The Athletic's esteemed reporters to cut through the noise.

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Latest Episodes

Zena and Jason welcome Dave DuFour to break down the final preparations for the Big Game, featuring a special sit-down between Robert Mays and Matt Ryan. Also, Jordy Fee-Platt joins the show to share the incredible "backyard" origin story of Olympic ... more

The Pro Football Hall of Fame just delivered the shock of the century by passing on Bill Belichick in his first year of eligibility. Is this a case of "Spygate" karma, or is the Hall out of touch? This week, we dive into the fallout of the snub heard... more

NHL players are back on the world stage for the first time in 12 years! Pierre LeBrun sits down with Brady Tkachuk to discuss the fierce USA-Canada rivalry and the race to finish the Olympic arena in Italy before the puck drops. Fresh off the 2026 Ba... more

Go behind the curtain of the most intense broadcast in media: NFL RedZone. We explore the secret shorthand, the 200-page research dossiers, and the "shaman-like" stamina of Scott Hanson. Can the NFL’s most addictive show survive without its legendary... more

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Recent Guests

Brady Tkachuk
Hockey superstar and member of Team USA
NHL
Episode: Brady Tkachuk On The USA-Canada Hockey Rivalry And The NHL's Return To The Olympics
Zack Meisel
Senior Baseball writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Brady Tkachuk On The USA-Canada Hockey Rivalry And The NHL's Return To The Olympics
Pierre LeBrun
Senior Writer on NHL for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Brady Tkachuk On The USA-Canada Hockey Rivalry And The NHL's Return To The Olympics
Dave Helman
Host of The Athletic Football Show
The Athletic
Episode: Inside NFL RedZone, Petty Rivaries And The League's Coaching Carousel
Jayne Bardahl
Contributes to the analysis of NFL rivalries and coaching trends.
The Athletic
Episode: Inside NFL RedZone, Petty Rivaries And The League's Coaching Carousel
Chris Vannini
National College Football Writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Vibe Check: NFL Playoff Previews & the Death of SEC Dominance
Madeline Hill
Co-host of The Athletic Sports Gossip Show
The Athletic
Episode: Vibe Check: NFL Playoff Previews & the Death of SEC Dominance
Charlotte Wilder
Co-host of The Athletic Sports Gossip Show
The Athletic
Episode: Vibe Check: NFL Playoff Previews & the Death of SEC Dominance
Sam Amick
NBA journalist for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Steve Kerr on dealing with Father Time + Saving or scrapping the NBA Cup

Hosts

Zena Keita
Co-host and contributor specializing in sports stories, providing engaging analysis and insight.
Robert Mays
Co-host focusing on in-depth sports analysis and breaking stories, well-respected in the field of sports journalism.
Jason Goff
Co-host and analyst known for bringing a unique perspective to discussions in the sports realm.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
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    I have listened to three episodes and this is a very poor podcast. The three hosts panel concept does not work when they talk over each other. Hosts don’t know enough about their topics to ask good questions of guests. Questions are too drawn-out. Topics aren’t fully explored. It doesn’t sound like there is any responsible producing or planning other than booking a guest. The New York Times Daily podcast is one of the most popular downloads. I don’t understand why the Athletic can’t copy that mo... more

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#63
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#244
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Talking Points

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Brady Tkachuk On The USA-Canada Hockey Rivalry And The NHL's Return To The Olympics
Q: How do you want to represent Team USA, considering the political backdrop?
While we face a lot of pressure, we want to focus on the game and not let external factors distract us.
Brady Tkachuk On The USA-Canada Hockey Rivalry And The NHL's Return To The Olympics
Q: Can you explain the rivalry between Team USA and Team Canada right now?
This rivalry exists at every level, and now that the USA is competing at a high level, we want to take down Canada.
Brady Tkachuk On The USA-Canada Hockey Rivalry And The NHL's Return To The Olympics
Q: Brady, have you thought about what it's gonna be like to put on the Team USA sweater and go out on the ice in Milan?
It's a dream come true to represent Team USA on the Olympic stage, something I have visualized since childhood.
Will the US Men's National Team fly or flop in World Cup? Landon Donovan weighs in
Q: What would you consider successful for this upcoming 2026 World Cup?
Historically, getting out of the group and winning knockout games should be set as a standard for success.
Will the US Men's National Team fly or flop in World Cup? Landon Donovan weighs in
Q: How do you think this team has matured in fighting through that intense competition of wanting playing time?
The experiences that seem miserable can lead to maturity and improvement for players, making them better in the long run.

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Recent guests on The Athletic Show include:

1. Brady Tkachuk
2. Zack Meisel
3. Pierre LeBrun
4. Dave Helman
5. Jayne Bardahl
6. Chris Vannini
7. Madeline Hill
8. Charlotte Wilder

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