Inside the Walls Podcasts

The NAL offseason continues with more and more signings for 2022 each day being announced, but it is becoming increasingly clear that the possibility of the league doing a six team season may be the reality. Where is Jersey? What is the status of West Virginia? Zach talks about these questions and what is or may be going on. Zach also reminisces on the AFL, and has a chat with newly signed Orlando Predators FB/LB Jeremiah Spicer.

On November 11th, the San Antonio Gunslingers were announced as the latest franchise to join the National Arena League. They also will be a key piece in the league's efforts to expand their game westward in a market that has been craving for a football team to support and call their own. Zach sat down with the key figures that have made this expansion possible as owner Hector Garcia and head coach Fred Shaw joined the show to discuss the team's decision on joining the NAL, the challenges ahead, plans that are being made for 2022, and so much more! Get to know the Gunslingers in this latest episode!

Zach goes solo this week and sits down with recently signed FB/LB Desmond Maxwell on his career journey, preparing for ironman football, and what makes Orlando special. Zach also touches on the recent expansion news with the addition of the San Antonio Gunslingers previews a future interview with team officials!

In the NAL community, all eyes have been on the West Virginia Roughriders and their looming decision on whether to rejoin the NAL or leave for greener pastures. Those eyes have also been focused on Roughriders ownership venting frustrations and arguing with fans publicly on Facebook groups and forums. Yet after all this, the team looks like it is back afterall. Zach and Jim break down the recent news and discussions around this team, and what their potential addition to the league impacts the 2022 season. 

The National Arena League announced on October 8th that ironman football (football in which a player plays both offense AND defense) would return for the first time to an arena league since 2012. The league announced it with excitement, but have players and fans shared the same sentiments? Will it revolutionize the game, or will it hurt competition? Zach and Jim dive deep into what has become a polarizing topic in the NAL community that will surely be discussed all the way until the 2022 kickoff. 

Zach and Jim are back in studio together as the duo has another interview on deck for listeners! Jersey Flight WR Tyron Laughinghouse joins the show talking his playing career, the 2021 season, skills on the game, and more! Zach and Jim also have some more offseason thoughts to boot! This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Zach is riding solo on this latest edition of the show as Jacksonville Sharks WR and 2-time NAL Champion Devin Wilson joins the show! The two discuss his playing career, what he teaches receivers new to the arena game, the NAL's current status, and more!

With the National Arena League season now being in the books for several weeks now, Zach and Jim analyze the league in its current state. The duo go through the positives from 2021, what needs to change immediately for 2022, and what items the league could look at long-term for its product to improve more.

Fans, players, coaches, and owners thoughts and opinions contributed to this episode, and we cannot thank them enough!

An explosive 2021 NAL Championship saw that Albany Empire take home the crown over the visiting Columbus Lions! Zach and Jim break down what key moments and plays lead to the Empire's second title in three years. The duo also sits down with Albany Empire WR and 2021 NAL Championship MVP Malachi Jones talking about his stellar performance, his time in the arena game, and what may lay ahead in his life this offseason. 

The NAL Championship is set as the Columbus Lions will visit the Times Union Center to take on the Albany Empire in their third meeting between these two. Part 2 focuses on the Columbus Lions as Zach and Jim break down their victory in the semifinals over the Orlando Predators, deliver keys to the game, and chat with head coach Jason Gibson on the challenges of playing on the road, finding the keys to beating the Empire, and more!