The GRID[IRON] Podcast

Sean Barie and Nick Shook recap the Divisional Round in the NFL and end up in a deep dive into the definition of an arctic blast versus a polar vortex. Are they the same thing? Are they a Dairy Queen treat? Nick regales listeners with his tale of his run-in with Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay and how it should qualify him for a head coaching interview in the NFL as they go around the coaching carousel, and eventually transition to a quick recap of the blowout that was the CFP National Championship. Sean rants against weird MLB free agency and introduces a new segment: Sean’s NHL Minute! Story Time features an arrest of a #FloridaMan who had a healthy set on chompers on him. Rate and subscribe on iTunes and Soundcloud!

Sean Barie and Nick Shook recap the week in the NFL, the two discuss the drama involving Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers’ untimely demise in 2018 and perhaps beyond. Sean and Nick go way too deep down the rabbit hole in Steelers lore before climbing back out to discuss the College Football Playoff, and McDev returns with a fresh batch of deals. Story Time is skipped this week because Antonio Brown wore a hippo costume, Sean denies his roommate a chance to appear on the podcast, and Nick goes on a long-winded rant against Pittsburgh’s cozying up to the Browns in Week 17. Rate and subscribe on iTunes and Soundcloud!

Sean Barie and Nick Shook recap the week in the NFL, Sean explains how he’s back on board with Mike Tomlin and the Steelers and Nick reminds him of the coming Browns takeover in 2019 while also playing a game of Madden during the entire podcast. Sean’s dad makes his first appearance for a rousing game of “Is That Bowl Game Real?” and McDev returns with a fresh batch of deals. Story Time includes a unique use of a Subway sandwich, and Nick’s girlfriend Bridget makes her first appearance to bury America’s favorite holiday film, “A Christmas Story”. Rest in peace to the Barie family dog, Toby. Rate and subscribe on iTunes and Soundcloud!

Sean Barie and Nick Shook recap the week in the NFL, Steely Phil returns to give his take on Mike Tomlin and the future of the Steelers and Sean rubs the Miami Miracle into his coworker’s face. Sean and Nick also cover whether the Bears are legit before pivoting to the college bowl slate (and their favorite obscure bowls). Story Time includes an unexpected and dramatic proposal, the two discuss their most hated and most loved holiday cookies (an assault on pizzelles is coming) and Sean repeatedly suggests his parents are old (Nick, who is writing this summary, says they most certainly are not). It’s a podcast fit for the season. Rate and subscribe on iTunes and Soundcloud!

Sean Barie and Nick Shook break down three big stories in both college football and the NFL: Urban Meyer’s retirement, Mike McCarthy’s firing and Kareem Hunt’s release. Sean and Nick give their takes on the way the College Football Playoff shook out (pun unintended), they discuss whether some currently hot NFL teams are for real, and celebrate Seattle receiving NHL expansion team! Story Time includes an ill-advised tweet during college finals, and Sean has a deep-seated rant against the assault on his holiday spirit. Rate and subscribe on iTunes and Soundcloud!

Sean Barie and Nick Shook recap the thrilling Rams-Chiefs game, discuss a few NFL teams who are on hot streaks and where they might land come January. Sean breaks down his new relationship with a significant other (who’s a Browns fan!), McDev returns to stick a fork in the Eagles along with his picks, Story Time includes Hassan Whiteside’s journey with his assault rifle, the two update the College Football Playoff situation, Nick analyzes JR Smith’s excommunication from the Cavs (and how we got here)and Sean and Nick share what they’re thankful for. Rate and subscribe on iTunes and Soundcloud!

Sean Barie and Nick Shook recap the fallout from Le’Veon Bell not signing his franchise tag before the deadline, where he’s headed from here, the latest in the NFL and the newest College Football Playoff rankings. Sean introduces a new segment (with a shot at a former Browns coach) for you mixologists, McDev returns after watching his Birds choke on Sunday night with a fresh batch of picks in McDev’s Deals and Nick sings about a lobster stolen from, yes, Red Lobster. Everyone's favorite Yinzer, Steely Phil, also returns for some enlightening banter. Rate and subscribe on iTunes and Soundcloud!

Sean Barie and Nick Shook recap the thriller in New Orleans between the Rams and Saints, the disappointment that was Patriots-Packers and Alabama’s dominance of LSU. The two make some college football playoff projections, Sean delves into hockey, McDev returns from his weeklong sabbatical with a fresh batch of picks in McDev’s Deals and Nick rants against the Lakers’ lack of patience. Story time includes a #FloridaMan wearing Crocs diving into — yes — a crocodile pit. Rate and subscribe on iTunes and Soundcloud!

Sean Barie and Nick Shook recap the back-to-back firings of coaches in Cleveland, including a heated debate about the desirability of the Browns job moving forward and a critique of the Cavaliers organization. Sean regales listeners with his tales of covering the World Series in Boston (including an interesting wrinkle involving the city’s sewer system), his roommate joins for a little talk about the Steelers and Ravens, and the two hosts recap the trade deadline. The fellas also discuss the latest in college football, and Sean explains his love for his hometown of Pittsburgh in the aftermath of tragedy. Rate and subscribe on iTunes and Soundcloud!

Sean Barie and Nick Shook recap Week 6 of the NFL season, including the shootout in Massachusetts (no, it’s not 1776), the Steelers’ thrilling win over the Bengals and the Raiders’ meltdown (and how it’s unfair to the people of Oakland). The pair then shifts to talk (and rant) about the MLB playoffs, take a couple of trips down memory lane and then get to the important part: IT’S KENT STATE-AKRON WEEK. The two break down the history and the greatest mid-major rivalry in sports, and also welcome McDev back in after he got a good ol’ push out of his gambling weekend. Nick struggles to find something he loves, while Sean gets settled into his new apartment. There are more entertaining points of note, but it’s 12:23 a.m. PT and the writer of this (Nick) needs to go to bed. Rate and subscribe on iTunes and Soundcloud!