Hitch Route

Week 5 is in the books, but instead of breaking down every game, Anish and Alex will only cover half the schedule at most moving forward so that they can still provide interesting, in-depth commentary without making their episodes longer than an actual NFL game (Alex is hardly sorry, though, because he has so much to say and insists that you're better off after listening to him ramble). They didn't meet their target timestamp for this week, but pump the brakes before you attack them. Just like any other rookies, they're still developing and have a ways to go before hitting All-Pro status. That being said, listen to them break down the more surprising developments of the past week and then decide to really put their money where their mouths are by placing the Hitch Route's first-ever multi-game bet! We really hope you get a kick out of this week's episode because a lot of kicks - PATs especially - were missed this past week. 

Well, aren't you guys just the luckiest audience in the world? Because of technical difficulties this week, you've been blessed by not one episode but two!!! Best of all, more episodes mean more Rob!!! If you think this extra content feels like a drag, though, just think about the snoozefest that is the Steelers offense for one second and be happy this show at least has a pulse. Honestly, though, someone call a doctor because we're not sure if Roethlisberger has one. We can't check for ourselves because we don't have medical degrees, but we're still able to diagnose how well every NFL team is going to perform this week. Check out our predictions to get your weekly prescribed dosage of debate and laughter - and also dog barks. (Seriously - Alex's dog Quaker is probably the only reason Big Ben stayed awake last Sunday.)

We're making history this episode - Hitch Route is bringing on its first-ever guest! Meet our friend Rob, a lover of the NFL and the Ravens in particular, who has been our biggest supporter since day one. Because we have an extra football whiz on the podcast this week, we decided to take an extra deep dive into most of last week's games. This includes asking the big questions here that no other podcast is willing to address. Why did Taysom Hill throw that interception when he could've just run the ball into the end zone from mid-field? When will Danny Dimes finally be seen for his full worth and be addressed as Danny Dollaz? Why are the Cowboys finally Dem Boyz again and not just those guys? Perhaps the biggest question of all, though: who's the star of Andy Reid's dreams? Tune in to find out the answer to all these questions and more!

In the NFL, every day is Leg Day. Whether you're Lamar or Big Ben, Justin Tucker or Scott Norwood, a player's performance is mostly defined by the literal and metaphorical legwork they put into their training and gameday mentality. That's why we're kicking back this week and dedicating the episode to all of the legs that make the NFL what it is today. But perhaps the biggest moment of the episode is Alex's hot take to kick things off. He thinks the Cowboys have a leg up on the rest of the NFC Least - and he doesn't even think it's close. Maybe you agree, but Alex believes in Dem Boyz so much that he agreed on-air to humiliate himself if he's wrong. Let's hope he didn't end up putting his foot in his mouth.

Everyone falls down in life, but you're a king if you manage to pick yourself back up. Even kings will have their jester moments, though. The biggest jester moment of them all might have been Anish and Alex thinking the Jaguars would win Week 1, but even they've bounced back from their mistake. Check out this week's episode of Hitch Route to find out who else did, too. 

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As it turns out, the ones who truly needed medical professionals were Alex and Anish. Tyrod Taylor and the rest of his squad heard rumors of our merciless taunts, so they had to put us in our place. Yes, Houston we're sorry. We unfairly targeted the Texans; as garbage as their franchise is, perhaps they are not the *only* dumpster fire in the NFL. We'll make sure to highlight those candidates, but the major focus of this episode was reflecting on the first week of the NFL season. We ask the important questions: Does Snoop Dogg embody the Chiefs' mentality? How good of a Jeopardy host really was Aaron Rodgers? And perhaps most importantly, why hasn't Jaguars coach Meyer watched a single NFL game in his life? Come on, Urban! We know it's not because you're at church all day on Sundays, so tell us the truth. The people deserve to know.

Welcome to Hitch Route! This is Episode 1 - just in the nick of time for Bucs Vs. Cowboys!!! Or as Alex likes to call it, Super Bowl 2021 champs versus Super Bowl 2022 champs. This week, we're keeping things simple: We make our poorly researched predictions for Week 1; we place a sports bet that will be embarrassing to even think about next week; we laugh at the absolutely miserable Houston Texans. That's right: even though Anish and Alex hate each other's teams, at least they can both be proud that they're not Texans fans. No matter who you cheer for - yes, even you Houstonians - you'll definitely get a kick out of our podcast. (Note: This will not be the last time the Houston NFL franchise gets mercilessly insulted for comedic effect, so please contact your doctor if this adversely affects your mental health.)