Shek Show

Shek & Rank get you - and themselves - ready for the terrific quartet of Divisional Round games with the help of Green Bay Packers LB AJ Hawk & Fox analyst Troy Aikman; plus, the guys discuss some of the other headlines in a big sports week like RG3’s knee injury and the baseball hall of fame.

Shek & Rank jump in Studio 66 with pals Handsome Hank and 'Around The Leaguers' Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler for some quick reaction to the wild-card round playoff games.  Subjects include: RG3's knee; Ray Lewis' dancing; and the short-term prospects of the Seahawks.  Plus, some further discussion about the Best Appetizer of 2012 from last week's Sheky Awards - and the return of Black Tie's shoutout.

Shek and Rank are joined by Handsome Hank and ATL writers Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler to give away the 2012 Sheky Awards for best fruit, condiment, new guest, land of the fox, movies that Dave enjoys and the coveted Sonic Award. Also, on the "ATL Debate Club," Hanzus and Sessler decide who has the most to lose in this year's playoff derby.

Shek & Rank talk playoffs with Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Terence Newman and throw an NFL.com party in Studio 66, welcoming in Handsome Hank and ATL writers Marc Sessler and Dan Hanzus to chat about outdated New Year’s Eve traditions and the Wild Card games.

Shek & Rank welcome Matt 'Money' Smith to Studio 66 to yap about the holiday season, Week 17's big games, bone-in ham, the NBA's Western Conference, the best potato preparations, and which non-playoff teams have the best shot at turning things around in 2013.

Shek and Rank preview the biggest games of Week 16 with England’s Handsome Hank, who shares a few holiday traditions of his own. The guys weigh in on Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson’s quest for the single-season rushing record. Plus, which NFL player has the least intimidating name? The guys take to Twitter to answer that and many more fan questions before Black Tie gives his weekly shoutout; The “Around the League” gang @MarcSesslerNFL & @DanHanzus chat with ATL editor Gregg Rosenthal about the demise of the Jets -- and our civilization, if you buy what the Mayans are selling.

Shek & Rank give themselves and listeners the holiday gift of talking ball with some their favorite new pals of 2012, including: @MoveTheSticks (Daniel Jeremiah), who remarks on almost every starting QB in the NFL; "Around The League" boys @MarcSesslerNFL & @DanHanzus, who rap about Brian Urlacher's anti-fan comments, Mark Sanchez, the NFC East and the WWE superstar with whom the fellas identify with most. Then Black Tie hosts the Black List and gives his weekly shoutout.

Shek & Rank welcome Cleveland rookie QB Brandon Weeden to yap about the promising Browns, facing RG3, seeing the Cavs dump the Lakers and beating AFC North bully Pittsburgh. Marc Sessler of "Around the League" joins us for the Black List to talk about the most exciting play in sports and best RB duo ever. Sessler and "Around the League" cohort Dan Hanzus round out the week with a discussion of Comeback Player of the Year candidates on the ATL Debate Club.

Shek and Rank catch up with quarterback guru Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) to talk about Matt Schaub going forward, the Baltimore Ravens' new offense and the Washington Redskins’ other rookie quarterback, Kirk Cousins. Shek then leaves Rank, the birthday boy, alone with one of his favorite players, Green Bay Packers linebacker and TV/movie enthusiast/DDFP pal A.J. Hawk to discuss shirtless Detroit Lions players and a potential Super Bowl matchup against the New England Patriots before the pair review the hit TV show “Homeland”. Black Tie also gives a new shoutout and breaks news on the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal.

Shek and Rank are joined by Handsome Hank to debate the current division leader most likely to drop by the end of the season. The fellas then yap with Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Terence Newman about the upcoming game against his former team, the battle for the AFC North, and the anonymous but dominant Bengals D-line. Lastly, Black Tie runs through the Black List, with items including most UNintimidating team names (clue: Pelicans is NOT the answer), favorite cartoons and best rollercoaster rides across the globe.