The American Fan 365

By Joshua Williams

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January 15, 2024 SUPER WILDCARD WEEKEND RECAP - CUBS SIGN SHOTA IMANGA - THE SECRET TO EBAY AUCTIONS!
Embark on a nostalgic sports odyssey with your host Josh Williams and sidekick George as we rekindle the glory of Redskins legends and the thrill of collecting sports memorabilia. Feel the weight of history with each jersey worn and story told, from Sonny Jergensen to Clinton Portis, as we uncover the legacies that continue to shape the game. Get ready to clutch your bidding paddles as we share insider strategies for scoring your own piece of sports history in the fierce world of online auctions.
Switching playbooks, we tackle the Chicago Cubs' strategic roster moves, including the signing of "the philosopher" Shota Imanaga straight from Japan. Hear our play-by-play on why skill trumps velocity and how the Cubs faithful are gearing up to embrace their latest pitching artist. Net enthusiasts, we haven't forgotten you — we volley our candid thoughts on the French Open sans Nadal and how weather plays its own game in tennis.
Finally, we don our coach's hats for an NFL roundtable that's as gripping as a last-minute touchdown. From dissecting the tactical prowess of the Detroit Lions' defense to the coaching carousel of the Washington Redskins, we leave no play unanalyzed. Plus, don't miss our postgame breakdown, complete with bets won and lost, and a sneak peak at what's to come — including exclusive interviews that'll keep you coming back for more. With Josh and George calling the shots, this episode is one for the highlight reel.
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(0:00:01) - Discussion About Sports and NFL
(0:06:26) - Cubs Sign Japanese Player, Sports Discussion
(0:17:40) - Ravens vs Texans Preview
(0:31:00) - Postgame Analysis
(0:45:42) - Rams-Lions Game and Coaching Changes
(0:52:23) - Detroit Lions' Defense and Matthew Stafford
(1:02:19) - Exciting Wildcard Weekend and Upcoming Interviews
...more
1h 4min
January 13, 2024 Bill Belichick Shakes Up the NFL, Coaching Carousel & Super Wild Card Weekend Showdowns
Feel the ground quake beneath your feet as we explore the seismic departure of Bill Belichick from the Patriots, stirring up a whirlwind of speculation and nostalgia. What does this mean for the NFL kingdom he's leaving behind? We've got every angle covered—from the legacy of the hoodie-wearing mastermind to the future plays in Foxborough. But don't let that sobering news sideline you; we're also serving up a hefty dose of laughter with a Pete Davidson funeral fiasco that you won't believe until you hear it.
Strap on your helmets for a ride through the coaching carousel, where Arthur Smith and Ron Rivera find themselves out of the game. We're playing armchair quarterback, predicting which signals will be called next and how the likes of Mike Tomlin keep their teams in forward motion. Touching down on potential head coaching candidates, we make our plays for who could be leading teams to victory next season, including a hard look at why Eric Bieniemy might be the playmaker your team needs. Plus, we're tossing around the names of NFL hopefuls like Bijan Robinson and pondering the profound impact of QB culture on shaping a team's destiny.
As we gear up for the weekend's gridiron battles, get ready for a riveting rundown of the matchups that have our hearts racing and our allegiances tested. Will the Packers and Cowboys showdown be as legendary as we anticipate? How will the Dolphins fare in the icy grip of a Chiefs encounter? Every game play and strategy is up for discussion, including a heartfelt moment as we send our love to Michael Strahan and family during a difficult time. It's not just about the scores—it's about the community and the highs and lows we share. So, keep your head in the game, your ear to the ground, and your heart in the huddle as we bring you the latest scoop from the world of sports.
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(0:00:00) - Belichick Leaving as Patriots Head Coach
(0:06:20) - Analysis of Belichick's Coaching Legacy
(0:15:10) - Coaching Changes and Team Performance Discussion
(0:21:46) - Coaching Candidates in the NFL
(0:34:15) - Potential NFL Teams for Bijan Robinson
(0:45:19) - Weekend Football Matchups
(0:49:20) - Football Game Previews and NBA Updates
(1:00:19) - Prayers for Michael Strahan's Daughter
...more
1h 2min
December 18, 2023 UFC 296 RECAP! DRAYMOND GREEN NEEDS MORE THAN COUNSELING - NFL WEEK 15 RECAP
Around the world in sports
- Leon Edwards takes down Colby Covington by UD in the main event of a stacked card. (Colby video attached)
**Other UFC discussion
- Draymond Green begins counseling and is expected to be out at least 3 weeks after his latest run in last week with Jusuf Nurkic
- Puka Nucua is still +2500 for for OPOY behind CJ Stroud
NFL
Our NFL segment today is brought you by our friends at CocoLove the beverage of choice of The American Fan 365. Head over to www.cocolovewater.com for your own case of coconut refreshment and use the code TAF365 for your discount on Hawaiian Beach vibes.
- Week 15 Recap
- Should Mike Tomlin leave Pittsburgh?
- Who's the new team to beat?
NBA
- With Draymond Green out, is this the end of the championship window for the Golden state warriors?
- Steph Curry's record for games with consecutive 3 pointer made ended at 268 games last night with the Warriors win over the Trail Blazers after he went 0-8.... he broke his own record prior to this one at 157 games
- Giannis passes Kareem for the all time leader in rebounds for the Bucks
- Keegan Murray drops 47 points after making 11 straight 3
...more
1h 2min
December 11, 2023 SHOHEI OHTANI IS THE RICHEST MAN IN SPORTS! LAKERS WIN PLAY IN TOURNEY - NFL WEEK 14 RECAP
Around The World In Sports
- Shohei Ohtani is off the board 10 years 700 million to stay in LA with the Dodgers
-Jayden Daniels LSU QB wins Heisman trophy
- Rutgers lands the number 2 recruit for 2024 PG Dylan Harper (son of Ron Harper) from Don Bosco Prep in NJ. Surprised?
NBA
Play In Results Thoughts
Lakers win taking down the pacers 123-109
1st ever nba cup 86 points in the paint most by any team this season
- What does the play in mean?
- What did you like or dislike about it?
- Almost time for Ja to come back to the Grizzlies don't look now but they're 6-15
NFL
- Fantasy League Check In
- Week 14 Recap
- Lions lay another egg versus the Bears 28-13
- Bengals win another behind backup QB Jake Browing ending the 4 game win streak of the Colts. Don't look now but the Bengals might still find a way
- Ravens take down the Rams in a walk off punt return in OT
- Bills and Chiefs have another war that ends terribly with another WR Ruining the day for Patty Mahomes
- Cowboys HANDLE the Eagles at home is it time to take them serious??
- Former Jags employee Amit Patel is accused of stealing more than 22 million dollars over a 4 year period by manipulating the team's virtual credit card program
- RIP to the architect of the Music City Miracle Frank Wychek (Video on IG)
...more
1h 10min
December 05, 2023 COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS BROKEN!! NBA ELITE 8 (PLAY-IN TOURNEY) 49ERS SHOWS PHILLY WHO DADDY IS!!
Around the world in sports (12 Minutes)
- Bama ends Georgia's 29 game winning streak
- College Football Playoffs are set
Michigan
Washington
Texas
Alabama?
No Florida State???
- College Portal season
- Babe Ruth Rookie card sells for 7.2 million
NBA (20 Mins)
Our NBA segment today is brought you by our friends at CocoLove the beverage of choice of The American Fan 365. Head over to www.cocolovewater.com for your own case of coconut refreshment and use the code TAF365 for your discount on Hawaiian Beach vibes.
Play In Tournament Week
8 teams still left before the final 4 showdown in Vegas this week.
Boston Celtics
Indiana Pacers
New Orleans Pelicans
Sacramento Kings
New York Knicks
Milwaukee Bucks
Phoenix Suns
Los Angeles Lakers.
From this group who takes it??
NFL (25 mins)
- Eagles get the wings clipped by the Niners in a potential NFC Championship preview. 42-19
- Robert Saleh is about to get himself fired...
- Texans Continue looking GOOD
- Saints go down to the lions 33-28 Carr exits with 4th quarter injury
- Latest blowout loss the end for Ron Rivera
- Chiefs look mortal again.. losing on SNF to the Packers 29-17
...more
1h 6min
November 27, 2023 WHICH NFL COACHES NEED TO BE FIRED?? THANKSGIVING DINNER AS NBA PLAYERS!!
Around The World In Sports
Men Behaving Badly
Josh Giddey allegedly had inappropriate contact with a 15 year old girl
Sean Puffy Combs
- It's official Las Vegas now has 3 male professional sports teams. By unanimous vote the Oakland Athletics are now the Las Vegas Athletics
NFL
Our NFL segment today is brought you by our friends at CocoLove the beverage of choice of The American Fan 365. Head over to www.cocolovewater.com for your own case of coconut refreshment and use the code TAF365 for your discount on Hawaiian Beach vibes.
Which Coaches on Bad Teams need to be fired??
- Bill Belichick Patriots 2-9
- Brandon Staley Chargers 4-7
- Robert Saleh Jets 4-7
- Mike Vrabel Titans 4-7
- Jonathan Gannon Cardinals 2-10
- Matt Eberflus Bears 3-8
- Arthur Smith Falcons 5-6
- Todd Bowles Buccaneers 4-7
- Frank Reich Panthers 1-10
- Ron Rivera Commanders 4-8
Week 12 preview
NBA
Thanksgiving Dinner as NBA Players
Turkey - Lebron
Mac & Cheese - Luka Doncic
2nd Meat Dish (Ham Fried Chicken Fish) - Giannis
Greens - Jokic
Yams - Steph Curry
Sweet Potato/Pumpkin Pie - Kevin Durant
- What would Jordan average in today's NBA
- What would Magic look like in today's NBA?
...more
1h 17min
November 13, 2023 UFC 295 RECAP - TEXANS SHOCK THE BENGALS - STEPH CURRY HAS BEEN ON FIRE!!
Around the world in Sports
UFC 295 Recap
Megan Rapinoe Tears her achilles 3 minutes in her final game of her career during the NWSL championship. (Talk to Marcus about injuries and rehab)
NFL
- Texans beat the Bengals! Talked about CJ Stroud last week but this is his signature win of the season 30-27 on the road 356 1/1 the Panthers mad the wrong call.
- don't look now but the Steelers are 6-3 I don't know how he does this every year but Tomlin deserves a street in Pittsburgh at this point. Taking down the Packers 23-19
- I keep telling yall the Ravens ain't it and now the Browns have furthered that theory scoring a 33-31 road win behind a tough 107 yards on the ground from Jerome Ford.
- Kyler Murray gets the tough win in his first game back nearly a year from his ACL surgery and by and large looked ok. At 2-8 do the Cards still go Quarterback in this upcoming draft??
- O look I think the Cowboys scored again... Dak Prescott had 5 TDs versus the giants in their 49-17 win on Sunday the Cowboys offense is fine right?
Week 11 Preview *if 20+ mins left
NBA
- Curry drops 38 is killing... but the Warriors Lose. They need secondary scoring. Klay 16 Wiggins 6 Draymond 9 kuminga 10 (2-11) Warriors 6-5 right now.
- Clippers dealing with the Harden effect. Losers of 3 straight since putting Harden in the lineup. Can this work?
- Switching gears to another west juggernaut. At 4-6 are the Phx Suns in trouble in any way??
Don't look now but the sixers are 8-1 with last night's game getting an explosion from Tyrese Maxey with a career high 50
- Prayers for Kelly Oubre who is known locally for his time at Findlay Prep. Was hit by and car and suffered broken ribs.
...more
1h 3min
October 30, 2023 NGANNOU GETS ROBBED! NFL WEEK 8 HOT TAKES - NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE PREVIEW
Around the world in sports
- Francis Ngannou won that fight you're not going to be able to tell me otherwise. But the fix was definitely in. 95-94 96-93 95-94 (Ngannou) **pic included
- World Series is Tied 1 a piece with the series heading to Arizona for the next 3 games. George this our last opportunity to talk about your futures bet.
NFL
Thoughts on Week 8 NFL
- Kirk Cousins Tears his achilles (is this the year of the achilles tear?
- Sky Falling in the bay after 3 straight losses and back 2 back bad showings? (https://twitter.com/NFL_Memes/status/1718793480032403804?s=19)
- Will Levis looks GOOD in first outing 4 touchdowns no picks 238 yards in win over Falcons (https://twitter.com/RGIII/status/1718720353411772442?s=19)
NBA
- Thoughts on Dwight Howard?
- Grizzlies gonna be DOA by the time Ja gets back? 0-3 right now 22 more Ja games to go
- Thoughts on the Lebron Maintenance program? Staying around 28-30 mins per game. 23.0 ppg 10.3 rpg 7.3 apg
Western Conference
1. Nuggets 53-29 (Additions Justin holiday Julian Strawther subtraction Bruce Brown Jeff Green)
2. Grizzlies 51-31 (additions Marcus Smart, Derrick Rose subtractions Dillon Brooks tyus Jones)
3. Kings 48-34 (additions JaVale McGee)
4. Suns 45-37 (the whole team is new)
5. Clippers 44-38 (subtractions Eric Gordon)
6. Warriors 44-38 (additions Chris Paul Dario Saric Rudy Gay subtractions Jordan Poole Jamychal Green Donte Divincenzo)
7. Lakers 43-39 (additions Gabe Vincent, Christian Wood, Taurean Prince, Jaxson Hayes, Cam Reddish, Jalen Hood-Schifino (R) subtractions Malik Beasley, Mo Bamba, Troy Brown Jr., Dennis Schröder, Lonnie Walker IV)
8. TWolves 42-40 (Lateral moves in and out)
9. Pelicans 42-40 (Lateral moves in and out)
10. Thunder 40-42 (additions Dāvis Bertāns, Victor Oladipo subtractions Dario Šarić)
11. Mavs 38-44 (Additions Grant Williams Swth Curry Derrick Jones Jr subtractions Christian Wood Davis Bertans Javale McGee)
12. Jazz 37-45 (additions John Collins **Taylor Hendricks **Keyonte George subtractions Rudy Gay)
13. Trail 33-49 (additions Deandre Ayton, Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III, **Scoot Henderson subtractions Damian Lillard, Jusuf Nurkić, Nassir Little, Drew Eubanks, Cam Reddish)
14. Rockets 22-60 (additions Fred Vanvleet Dillon Brooks Jeff Green **Amen Thompson)
15. Spurs 22-60 (additions Wemby
Who's your surprise team? (This year's Kings)
What team will fail to meet expectations?
What Rookie are you excited to see?
What 2nd year player becomes a household name?
Who's MVP this year?
Who's lifting the trophy?
...more
1h 12min
October 24, 2023 NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE PRESEASON BREAKDOWN - RANGERS IN THE WORLD SERIES - NFL WEEK 7 HOT TAKES
MLB
Texas Rangers are officially 4 games away from George cashing a ticket that he's held onto for 7 months. Huge win in game seven versus the Houston Astros 11-4
NFL
Thoughts from week 7?
- Is Philly officially here? Also Eagles trade for Safrty Kevin Byard for a bag of chips.
- Are the lions still a contender following their beating by the Ravens? Are the Ravens ready to seperate themselves?
- Are We all tired of Taylor Swift in football? Can anything be done?
NBA
Giannis resigns! 3 years 186m 62 mil per season
League Rundown - Will the team do better worse or about the same this season?
Eastern Conference (CocoLove Read)
1. Bucks 58-24 (additions Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley, Robin Lopez subtractions Jrue Holiday, Jevon Carter, Grayson Allen, Joe Ingles, Wesley Matthews, Goran Dragic)
2. Celtics 57-25 (additions Kristaps Jrue subtractions Marcus smart Malcolm brogdon Grant Williams Robert Williams)
3. Sixers 54-28 (additions Kelly Oubre Jr., Mo Bamba, Patrick Beverley, Danny Green subtractions Georges Niang ***James Harden)
4. Cavaliers 51-31(additions Max Strus George's Niang Tristan Thompson subtractions Robin Lopez Raul Neto)
5. Knicks 47-35 (additions Donte DiVincenzo Subtractions Obi Toppin Derrick Rose)
6. Nets 45-37 (Additions Dennis Smith Junior or try 5 in the league Lonnie Walker subtractions Seth Curry Joe Harris Patty Mills)
7. Hawks 41-41 (Additions Patty Mills subtractions John Collins)
8. Heat 44-38 (additions Josh Richardson, Thomas Bryant subtractions Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, Victor Oladipo, Udonis Haslem)
9. Raptors 41-41 (Additions Dennis Schröder, Jalen McDaniels, Garrett Temple, Gradey Dick subtractions Fred VanVleet)
10. Bulls 40-42 (Subtractions Pat Bev Derrick Jones)
11. Pacers 35-47 (additions Bruce Brown Obi Toppin subtractions George Hill Oshae Brissett)
12. Wizards 35-47 (additions Jordan Poole, Tyus Jones, Landry Shamet, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala Bilal Coulibaly subtractions Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porziņģis)
13. Magic 34-48 (additions **Jett Howard subtractions Bol Bol)
14. Hornets 27-55 (Additions **Brandon Miller Frank Ntilikina subtractions Kelly Oubre Dennis Smith Jr)
15. Pistons 17-65 (additions **Ausar Thompson Joe Harris subtractions Cory Joseph)
...more
1h 7min
October 17, 2023 CUTMAN TATE NFL HOT TAKES! COLORADO LOSES TO STANFORD - WNBA FINALS - CAN THE RANGERS WIN THE WS?
Around The World In Sports
- Aces Fall in game 3 versus the NY Liberty 87-73. The Aces said they got back to playing their style. Thoughts? (Highlight on loop)
- We can't not talk about about Colorado being up 29-0 at halftime and losing 46-43 to Stanford in double OT.
- Also Caleb Williams is officially human as the Trojans get their doors blown off in South Bend 48-20 Williams threw 3 picks in the loss. Is a Pac 12 or CFB playoff birth gone?
- USMNT loses 3-1 to Germany to jumping out to a 1-0 lead on an amazing Goal by Christian Pulisic. Defense has to tighten up but skill wise the team keeps getting better. (Highlight)
MLB
- Rangers take game 1 of the ALCS and George is now 7 wins away. (How much is George winning?)
NFL
- Week 6 had a ton of low scoring games with a number of favorites going down (Niners, Saints, and Eagles)
- Bills down 6-0 entering the 4th quarter pull off the comeback with the help of a questionable call in the end zone (highlights last night and last year)
- Saints take a crushing road loss to the Texans and gave birth to another viral Jameis Winston moment
- Niners & Eagles both go down in huge upsets as the Browns without Deshaun Watson finish Brock Purdy's perfect run, and the Jets take down the Eagles with Zach Wilson and and no Sauce Gardner. How many other surprises will this season bring?
This week's Key Games
Lions (5-1) Ravens (4-2)
Dolphins (5-1) Eagles (5-1)
Falcon (3-3) Buccaneers (3-2)
This Week's Picks
NBA
- Klay and the Warriors still far apart both in years and Dollars on a new contract. Can you see him walking away from the Bay?
...more
1h 11min

FAQs about The American Fan 365:

How many episodes does The American Fan 365 have?

The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.