Moving The Goal Posts

By Empty The Bench Network

This is a sports podcast hosted by Nick DiMartino, Ben Kruse & Johnny Montalbano talking all things sports with some humor. This show brings you unique perspectives that you haven't heard before... more

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How many episodes does Moving The Goal Posts have?

The podcast currently has 93 episodes available.

Moving The Goal Posts episodes:

January 29, 2026 Sam Darnold to face Gene Steratore in Super Bowl
On Episode 99 of Moving the Goal Posts, Nick DiMartino and Johnny Montalbano dive deep into a weekend of high-stakes action and heated controversy. The guys start on the gridiron, breaking down the Seattle Seahawks’ crucial victory over the Rams and the Patriots’ hard-fought win against the Broncos, questioning what these results mean for the looming playoff picture. The conversation takes a cynical turn as they tackle the rise of broadcast officiating experts, debating whether these rules analysts provide genuine insight or if they have become entirely useless in the face of weekly refereeing blunders. Shifting to the diamond, Nick and Johnny confront the "blue menace" in Los Angeles, weighing in on whether the Dodgers’ massive spending sprees are officially ruining the competitive spirit of Major League Baseball. From divisional rivalries to the ethics of the modern game, this episode covers it all and more with the signature grit and wit you've come to expect.
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1h 5min
January 22, 2026 Indiana fires Sean McDermott for starting Jarrett Stidham
On Episode 98 of Moving the Goal Posts, Johnny Montalbano and Ben Kruse break down a chaotic week of football headlined by the Broncos' overtime victory over the Bills, though the win is clouded by Bo Nix’s season-ending ankle injury. The guys dive into a dominant Seahawks performance against the 49ers and the Patriots' defensive masterclass that secured their spot in the AFC Title Game. Over in the NFC, the Rams outlasted the Bears in an overtime thriller to advance to the Championship Game.

The conversation then shifts to a massive shakeup in the coaching ranks following Sean McDermott’s firing in Buffalo, making him the tenth head coach to lose his job this season. Johnny and Ben analyze the latest hires in the NFL coaching carousel, including John Harbaugh heading to the Giants, Kevin Stefanski taking over in Atlanta, and Robert Saleh landing with the Titans. Finally, the show wraps up with a look at the college ranks as Fernando Mendoza leads Indiana to their first-ever National Championship.
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1h 5min
January 15, 2026 NFL Wildcard Wagers and Championship Chases
Moving The Goal Posts joins forces with Unnecessary Wagers! Liam Barwick steps in to co-host with Nick DiMartino. Nick and Liam dissect the biggest upsets and dominant performances from the NFL Wildcard round, they also offer their sharpest takes and boldest predictions for the NFL Divisional Round and they turn their attention to the National Championship breaking down the key matchups.
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January 08, 2026 Ohio State fires John Harbaugh after losing to Steelers
On this Episode of Moving Goal Posts, Nick DiMartino and Johnny Montalbano discuss NFL Head Coaching Firings "Black Monday", the dramatic ending of Steelers/Ravens on Sunday Night Football, College Football Playoff Semifinals predictions AND SO MUCH MORE!
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1h 6min
December 18, 2025 Patrick Mahomes ends Micah Parsons chance of winning Heisman
On this Episode of Moving Goal Posts, Nick DiMartino and Johnny Montalbano discuss the Chiefs being eliminated before Christmas, Patrick Mahomes & Micah Parsons with torn ACL's, Philip Rivers returns to the Colts, Fernando Mendoza wins Heisman and Diego Pavia acts like an idiot AND SO MUCH MORE
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1h 12min
December 11, 2025 Philip Rivers returns to deliver bad beat to Notre Dame
On this Episode of Moving Goal Posts, Nick DiMartino and Johnny Montalbano discuss The Final College Football Playoff Rankings, controversial ending of Broncos/Raiders,
Phillip Rivers works out for the Colts AND SO MUCH MORE!
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1h 2min
December 04, 2025 Lane Kiffin takes the Chicago Bears to LSU | MTGP EP 93
On this Episode of Moving Goal Posts, Nick DiMartino and Johnny Montalbano discuss Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU, Kentucky firing Mark Stoops, College Football Playoff rankings, Chicago Bears on top of the NFC, Eagles in trouble AND SO MUCH MORE!
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1h 6min
November 20, 2025 Chiefs fire James Franklin for losing to Bears | Moving The Goal Posts EP 92
On this Episode of Moving Goal Posts, Nick DiMartino and Johnny Montalbano discuss the Bears winning 7 out of their last 8 games, are the Chiefs in trouble, Ja'Marr Chase spitting on Jalen Ramsey, James Franklin hired at Virginia Tech AND SO MUCH MORE!
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1h 4min
November 13, 2025 NY Jets fire Brian Daboll for dropping in CFP rankings | Moving The Goal Posts EP 91
On this Episode of Moving Goal Posts, Nick DiMartino and Johnny Montalbano discuss the Giants firing Brian Daboll plus Jaxson Dart concussed, the Jets can't stop winning, new college football rankings AND SO MUCH MORE!
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1h 5min
November 06, 2025 NY Jets trade College Football for World Series repeat | Moving The Goal Posts EP 90
Johnny Montalbano and Ben Kruse are here for a jam-packed episode and they discuss, The NFL Trade Deadline including The Jets sending shockwaves through the league by trading away their two defensive cornerstones, Sauce Gardner (to the Colts) and Quinnen Williams (to the Cowboys), Dodgers are World Series champions AGAIN, The first 2025 College Football Playoff rankings have dropped AND SO MUCH MORE!
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1h 4min

FAQs about Moving The Goal Posts:

How many episodes does Moving The Goal Posts have?

The podcast currently has 93 episodes available.