Shek Show

Shek and Rank are joined by NFL Network colleague and co-host of “American Ninja Warrior,” Akbar Gbajabiamila, for a rangy “Inside Out” conversation. Topics included: Chip Kelly's influence on the NFL; the lack of privacy in the locker room; dealing with teammates with questionable pasts; and which teams stand no chance of reaching the Super Bowl in 2013. “Around The League” scribes Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Chris Wesseling jump in for the weekly “ATL Debate Club” to sample Vegemite and break down the AFC South and West as training camp draws near.

Shek and Rank kibitz with Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen about his worthy charity (HomesForWoundedWarriors.com), the 2013 Minnesota Vikings, playing outdoors, and which NFL mascots he could defeat in a fight. The fellas also welcome former Viking/current Raiders punter Chris Kluwe into Studio 66 to talk about his new book, “Beautifully Unique Sparkleponies,” his vocal support of gay rights, his band, road trip songs and kickers being too good. In addition, Around The League scribe Marc Sessler and Handsome Hank stop by for producer Black Tie's latest “Black List,” with topics including this summer's best sports story and Colin Kaepernick wearing a Miami Dolphins cap. Lastly, we end the podcast with a tune from Chris Kluwe's band, Tripping Icarus, titled "Misery."

Americans Shek and Rank celebrate the birth of the nation as British import Handsome Hank mostly sits in anguished silence. Among the show's breezy subjects:  the NFL's greatest uniform bracket, Rank's football movie bracket (both available on NFL.com) and the return of the Adam Rank Gridiron Podcast for Kids, with special guest Jack Youngblood. The week’s podcasting action wraps up with another spirited edition of the “ATL Debate Club” with hosts Chris Wesseling and Gregg Rosenthal previewing NFL training camps.

Shek and Rank welcome Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano into Studio 66 to discuss the Bucs' remade secondary, surviving the rugged NFC South, replacing a "players' coach" in Raheem Morris, good road trip songs and the Bucs' best uniform. Handsome Hank then stops by to play “Who's Got More Twitter Followers” and to debate which division would win a divisional version of the Pro Bowl. Black Tie offers his the latest shout out.

Shek & Hank are joined by Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles to discuss the "Top 100 Players of 2013" finale, head coach Andy Reid and the comeback chances of Charles’ former college teammate Vince Young. Plus, full Aaron Hernandez reaction on the "ATL Debate Club."

Shek talks with Redskins QB Kirk Cousins about the mentality of a backup, tailoring the 2013 offense to avoid injuries, and RGIII's placement on “The Top 100 Players of 2013” list; Handsome Hank and Around The League scribes Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler also stop by to guess which high-profile football players have the most followers, discuss who deserves the top spot on this year's "Top 100" list and take some listener calls.

Shek & Rank welcome old pal Steelers safety Ryan Clark back to Studio 66 to discuss Ben Roethlisberger off the field, Troy Polamalu's hopeful return to prominence & the state of the Steelers. Handsome Hank then joins in as the gang shares their respective top 10 NFL players lists in response to the Top 100 Players of 2013, plus some more 'Game of Thrones' talk. Lastly, Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker joins the ATL Debate Club to wrap up the show.

Shek & Rank are joined in Studio 66 by Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas. They discussed the emerging rivalry between the Seahawks & San Francisco 49ers,  his placement on NFL Network’s “Top 100 Players of 2013,” Richard Sherman's trash talk and who'd win a race among the Seahawks. The fellas are also joined by 'Around The League' Debate Clubber Dan Hanzus for the latest Black List. Topics include: the Cincinnati Bengals on “Hard Knocks,” the Red Wedding on “Game of Thrones,” and its place among the most disturbing scenes in TV history and the potential Blake Griffin-for-Dwight Howard trade.

Shek yaps with Warren Sapp and Yahoo Sports' Mike Silver about a wide range of topics, including: Silver's recent Tebow/Belichick-related kerfuffle, the Top 100 Players list, eating meatballs with Dwayne Wade and the Steelers D.

Dave Dameshek is joined by NFL.com’s Around the League head honcho Gregg Rosenthal to talk about Tim Tebow joining the New England Patriots, the East Coast-West Coast NFL divide, best Super Bowl matchups and which physical sense we could most easily sacrifice if need be. Then, Dave turns his attention to record-setting Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten to talk about Jason’s ranking on NFL Network’s "The Top 100: Players of 2013" list and which NFC East team he most enjoys defeating.