It's the XFL offseason - but the NFL season is right around the corner. We have a VERY special gues on the episode today, Matt Parrino, Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter for Syracuse.Com. Matt host my favorite podcast, the Shout! podcast with co-host Ryan Talbot. 

Matt dives into the day-to-day life of covering the NFL beat, giving a behind the scenes look at how your favorite NFL teams are covered. And of course... you get some insight into the Buffalo Bills. 

This episode was recorded a couple months ago - but between a new baby (and lost audio files) we haven't been able to get it out until now. 

• Follow Matt on twitter @MattParrino, and take a listen to the Shout! A Buffalo Bills Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shout-a-football-podcast-on-the-buffalo-bills/id1507446314
• As always, reach out to [email protected] for any comments, questions, or recommendations
• Twitter = @doman_steven || @DCrautenstrauch
• Brought to you by our soon to be hopeful sponsor = Mission Navy Yard

EPISODE 22 - In this episode we recap the XFL Championship that featured the DC Defenders vs the Arlington Renegades. We also discuss highlights from the XFL season as a whole and also discuss the bright future for the Local Defenders Podcast.

We really appreciate all of the support and thank our listeners for all the feedback, questions, and comments. It's been a pleasure all year and we'll absolutely be back for the 2024 XFL season. 

• As always reach out to us at [email protected] with questions, comments, and wine recommendations.
• Twitter = @doman_steven || @DCrautenstrauch

Possibly our best episode of the year. A facinating interview with Randy Mueller - Director of player-personnel for the Seattle Sea Dragons (aka the GM). Randy offers some incredible insight into the XFL, from how the teams and coaching staffs were formed, to the XFL rules, and much much more. And incredible interivew start to finish. 

• Follow Randy on the Football GM Podcast on the Athletic, and at  @RandyMueller_ on twitter. 
• As always, reach out to [email protected] for any comments, questions, or recommendations
• Twitter = @doman_steven || @DCrautenstrauch
• Brought to you by our soon to be hopeful sponsor = Mission Navy Yard

DC Media Interviews with Head Coach Reggie Barlow and Quarterback Jordan Ta'amu of the DC Defenders. Congratulations to Coach Barlow for winning XFL Coach of the Year and to Jordan for winning XFL Offensive Player of the Year. 

• As always, reach out to [email protected] for any comments, questions, or recommendations
• Twitter = @doman_steven || @DCrautenstrauch
• Brought to you by our soon to be hopeful sponsor = Mission Navy Yard

EPISODE 19 - In this episode we recap the XFL Playoff Semifinals and preview... THE XFL CHAMPIONSHIP --> featuring the DC Defenders vs the Arlington Renegades = Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 8:00pm on ABC / ESPN+ in San Antonio, TX at the Alamodome.

• As always reach out to us at [email protected] with questions, comments, and wine recommendations.
• Twitter = @doman_steven || @DCrautenstrauch
• Brought to you by our soon to be hopeful sponsor... Mission Navy Yard

EPISODE 18 - In this episode we recap the XFL week 10 and preview... THE PLAYOFFS. We dive into a WILD week 10 in which playoff scenarios affected gameplay and strategy - and we preview the first round of the playoffs including the Sunday matchup between your DC Defenders and the Seattle Sea Dragons. 

• As always reach out to us at [email protected] with questions, comments, and wine recommendations.
• Brought to you by our soon to be hopeful sponsor... Mission Navy Yard

EPISODE 17 - In this episode we recap the XFL week 9 and preview week 10. We provide a layout of the playoff scenarios going into week 10 - which can get pretty wild, especially in the North.  

• POD PICKS - we are HOT (again). Week 9 Picks = 4-2 (Net Total = +$165) / Balance = +$1100 (Net +$700)
• Talk about the Defenders very tight OT win against Arlington, preview week 10 games and make our podcast picks for week 10 in the XFL.
• As always reach out to us at [email protected] with questions, comments, and wine recommendations.
• Brought to you by our soon to be hopeful sponsor... Mission Navy Yard

EPISODE 16 - In this episode we recap the XFL week 8 and preview week 9. Also discuss the our interview with Abram Smith, and layout the playoff scenarios going into week 9. 

• POD PICKS - we are HOT. Week 8 Picks = 4-2 (Net Total = +$185) / Balance = +$935 (Net +$535)
• Talk about the Defenders HUGE win against Seattle, preview week 9 games and make our podcast picks for week 9 in the XFL.
• As always reach out to us at [email protected] with questions, comments, and wine recommendations.
• Brought to you by our soon to be hopeful sponsor... Mission Navy Yard

In this episode we interview Abram Smith, star running back for the DC Defenders and one of the favorites to win XFL MVP. More guests to follow in future episodes and as always reach out to [email protected] for any comments, questions, or recommendations.

EPISODE 14 - In this episode we recap the XFL week 7 and preview week 8. Also discuss the two interviews we did this week, and Steve's appearance on the XFL Sports Gambling Podcast

• POD PICKS = 14-7 LAST 4 weeks including 3 plus money parlays. 
• Talk about the Defenders first loss of the season, preview week 8 games and make our podcast picks for week 9 in the XFL.
• As always reach out to us at [email protected] with questions, comments, and wine recommendations.
• Brought to you by our soon to be hopeful sponsor... Mission Navy Yard
• Guest on Sports Gambling Podcast = https://www.youtube.com/live/5By9bKHwdrE?feature=share
• DC Defenders Interviews = Alex Ellis - Tight End / Liam Ryan - Offensive Tackle