CPP #106: A Christmas Cracker

Episode 106. Christmas is in the rear view mirror and so is week 16 to go with it. But what a cracker of a week of football it was! Si & Sam gather over a bit of stollen and a packet of Jaffa Cakes for breakfast to discuss all the action, whilst Wardy chimes in with his twopenneth from Liverpool. Playoff hopes are in the balance!

CPP #105: On A Promise

Episode 105. As the season nears its end and Christmas is in the air the boys gather once more in the freezing cold office to discuss all the action from week 15. Wardy lies to the boys, Sam calls out Sean McVay, and Si gloats in the aftermath of a famous Chargers victory. Merry Christmas everybody!

CPP #104: Christmas Party Pod

Episode 104. A bonus pod full of random drunk conversations with some of the NFLUK fraternity at the Manchester Christmas Party. We had an awesome time meeting you all! Disclaimer - alcohol was consumed at an alarming level during the recording of this podcast - even more so than usual - and as such we cannot be held responsible for the quality of the content. Merry Christmas y'all!

CPP #103: De'Somebody Robinson

Episode 103. What a week in the NFL! Every game from week 14 gets the full attention of our three boys as the playoff picture gets a major shakeup. Ronaldinho passes, Miracles in Miami, and an apology to The Cowboy Nation all on the menu. Enjoy!

CPP #102: Playoffs In Sight

Episode 102. Wardy is away tending to some family business so Si & Sam tackle the full sixteen game slate from week 13. Playoffs are in sight and the implications of these contests are huge. Enjoy!

CPP #101: Final Fantasy

Episode 101. As the season nears it's end, Wardy rings in to offer his final piece of fantasy advice for the year. Meanwhile, Si, Sam and Captain the noisy pug bring you the news, a TNF preview, College Football roundup and the boys' picks for the week. Enjoy!

CPP #100: Centurions

Our 100th episode! Our proud trio gather in the pub office once more for a landmark podcast to discuss all the action from week 12, including The Battle of Ohio and The Battle of Buffalo. Enjoy!

CPP #99: Piecemeal Pod #3 - Thanksgiving

Episode 99 - The boys had too much fun at Thanksgiving and as a result put together precisely fuck all output for their listeners. In a shoddy attempt at atonement, they've knocked out a pathetic 30 minutes of Thanksgiving analysis, news, fantasy advice and college football roundup. Prepare to be underwhelmed. Enjoy!

CPP #98: One Thousand And One Yards

Episode 98. You would be forgiven for thinking that Week 11 began and ended on Monday night, but our three musketeers dive into all the action from the weekend, including a trouncing in Indy, a statement of intent in The Windy City, and of course the slobberknocker in Los Angeles. Enjoy!

CPP #97: Pacheco Yourself Before You Wrecko Yourself

Episode 97. Si & Sam gather early doors to go through the usual midweek itinerary; News, College Football, TNF and the lad's picks for the week, whilst Wardy chimes in from afar with some fantasy advice. Caution: This episode contains atrocious attempts at pronouncing Hispanic names. Enjoy!

CPP #96: Divisional Battles

Episode 96. Week 10 is in the books and Rob decides that the other two are worthy of his time this week to join them in the studio & break down all the action. A monstrous pod as the boys have no self control - you might need a couple of commutes to enjoy this one!

CPP #95: Wassup Bitches

Episode 95. A mashup of news, TNF, College Football and fantasy advice, and as always we offer our picks for week 10. Going out extremely late because Wardy failed to pull his finger out. Enjoy!

CPP #94: The Animals Of Farthing Wood

Episode 94. Wardy pies the boys off for a play in Wigan, leaving just Sam & Si to break down all the action from week 9. Turns out Sam is far more interested in broadcasting to the world a famous fantasy football victory instead. A battle of the egos, a battle of the GOAT's, and a battle of The Bay all discussed. Enjoy!

CPP #93: A Different Kind Of Shite

Episode 93. It's a very late rendezvous as the boys gather in the pub office after midnight to discuss all the action from week 9, along with Hue Jackson's sacking and a flurry of trades as the deadline passes. Enjoy!

CPP #92: How Do You Like Them Apples?

Episode 92. Another "midweek" podcast from Sam & Si as Wardy phones in with some fantasy advice. TNF, College Corner, weekly picks and of course all the big news discussed, including a Cowboy Quarterback falling asleep on a sofa. Enjoy!

CPP #91: Mr Anderson

Episode 91. Week 7 is in the books and the lads gather for a late-night rendezvous in Studio 2 (aka the pub office) to share their thoughts on all the action. The usually cool & composed Wardy has some issues remembering and indeed pronouncing names, which Si & Sam are only too keen to help him with. Enjoy!

CPP #90: Piecemeal Pod #2

Episode 90. With the three boys unable to congregate, the CPP reprises their piecemeal podcast to bring you all the news, TNF action, college football, fantasy advice, and picks for week 7. Enjoy!

CPP #89: Eyebrows On Fleek

Episode 89. For the first time in what seems like decades the three boys are all in the same room, and after a good old catchup discuss all the action from week six. New England hospitality, Raiders Wembley woe and the latest Burfict storm all on the menu. Enjoy!

CPP #88: Dicker The Kicker

Episode 88. Si & Sam reconvene on a Friday morning for an omelette and a chat. They have a nosy at the action from TNF's Giants-Eagles contest, check in to the college game and make their picks for week 6. Wardy was supposed to chime in with some fantasy advice but sadly couldn't fit it in to his schedule, so we just did an interview instead. It's our podcast and we'll do what we like. Enjoy!

CPP #86: Hungover, Probably Still Pissed

Episode 86. Si & Sam catch up in studio 1 and discuss all the action from week five, including The Chiefs taking advantage of a rough Blake Bortles and The Vikings getting back on the horse against The Eagles. Wardy phones in to offer his thoughts too. Enjoy!

CPP #86: The Eric Reid Option

Episode 86. Si & Sam rendezvous at the Carroll household to record an early morning pod before they hit a beer festival. Some news, a cheeky review of last night's game between the Colts & the Pats, a look back on all the week's college football action, some fantasy advice and our picks for week 5. Enjoy!

CPP 85: The Quartermark

Episode 85. Wardy is up to the eyeballs in thespian business so messrs Sam & Si get stuck in to all the action from Week 4, including THREE contests that were decided in overtime. The consummate professional that he is, Rob chimes in with his speed round from afar, and Si & Sam take stock of the season at the quartermark. Enjoy!

CPP #84: Baker Street

Episode 84. Si is spending his first anniversary eating beans out of a tin in a tent in deepest, darkest Wales, and as such is not in the studio with the lads to discuss all the action from week 3. And what a week it was! Rob and Sam forge on with their takes on all the results and headlines, as well as check out the college scene, a fantasy preview and make their picks for week 4. Enjoy! 

CPP #83: Trade Me

Episode 83. Si & Sam get together to discuss all the news of the week, including Josh Gordon's trade, AB's hissy fit, Vontae Davis' rash retirement and the choice for halftime entertainment at Superbowl 53. There's also the usual visits to Akroyd Avenue, The Fantasy Ward and of course the lads give their picks for week 3's games. Enjoy!

CPP #82: A Dark Day For Kickers

Episode 82. A complete review of the week three action from the boys, who struggled to find a convenient time for both Sam and Rob to be present so Si had a chat with each of them separately instead. It's probably best to keep the little brats apart in fairness. An action-packed week in which we had colossal cock-ups from kickers, another tie, and even a halftime retirement. Enjoy!

CPP #81: Some Kind Of Scam

Episode 81. Wardy has wedding business up in Edinburgh, so Si & Sam reconvene in the boozer to knock out the midweek pod. It's a much more palatable 45 minutes with some news, Akroyd Avenue, picks for week 2 and a rather unusual Fantasy Ward all on the menu. Enjoy!

CPP #80: Picking Peanuts Out Of Shit

Episode 80. Football is back baby! Rob, Si & Sam reconvene with week 1 well and truly in the books. All sixteen games analysed, including The Superbowl Champions clipping the Falcon's wings, The return of Chucky, and an absolute classic up in the frozen north. Enjoy!

CPP #79: Football Eve

Episode 79. For the first time in about six weeks Wardy, Si & Sam are all in the same room for an absolute monster of a pod. Big news discussed including Kap, Mack, Donald and Peterman, as well as a breakdown of all the surprising releases on NFL Cut Day. College Football returned on Saturday so we take a stroll down Akroyd Avenue, and Rob gives us some sage advice on the Fantasy Ward. There's a brief look at not only the famous Oxford League Fantasy Football draft but also an NFLUK-wide league that the CPP is participating in this season. But most importantly, FOOTBALL IS BACK! The lads stick their noses into the week 1 schedule and offer their picks for the first time this season. Enjoy!

CPP #78: The Weakest Link

Episode 78. As one of our boys returns, another leaves. Wardy comes back from Edinburgh to join Si on a pod where they look ahead to the upcoming season and make some bold predictions. The boldest of all are mailed in by Sam who has headed to the capital on family business. All the latest news also discussed, including somebody being shown a hell of a lot of money. Enjoy!

CPP #77: Nobody Knows Anything

Episode 77. With Wardy still up in Edinburgh for a week, Si & Sam take over their friend's responsibilities and try to offer up some fantasy advice to the listeners. Yeah you read that correctly. Listen to this podcast at your own risk - The Collapsing Pocket Podcast accepts no liability for the destruction of anybody's fantasy football season. Enjoy!

ITP #005: Vince Lombardi

Episode 5. In the final instalment of the Inside The Pocket series this offseason, the boys look at possibly the most iconic Head Coach in the history of the NFL. From struggling to get past racial stereotyping in his early career, to having so much success the Superbowl trophy is named after him, this pod dives deep into the makeup of the sport's ultimate winner - 'The Pope', aka Vince Lombardi. Enjoy!

CPP #76: College Football Preview

Episode 76. With Wardy away in Edinburgh on business, Si & Sam take the opportunity to have more beer than usual and indulge themselves. They batter through the news at an alarming rate, probably not giving it the attention it deserves, before delving into the world of College Football in anticipation of the new season in two week's time. Whether you're interested or not you'll learn about how the college game works and who to keep an eye out on Saturdays. It's a long pod - Sam doesn't half bang on. Enjoy! 

ITP #004: NFL Scandals

Episode 4. Serious turns to sinister in the latest instalment of the Inside The Pocket series as the boys turn their attention to NFL scandals. Pushing the boundaries of fair play is common in most sports. It's how far you take it that distinguishes the blurred lines between gaining an edge and cheating. In this pod we look at three moments of the modern era that rocked the sport to it's core - Spygate, Bountygate & Deflategate, and debate whether or not the punishments fit the crimes. Just how much cheating is too much cheating? 

CPP #75: Path To The Superbowl

Episode 75. Training camp is here! So as is tradition, the boys gather round the dictaphone to tell each other who is going to make the postseason this season. They got it so wrong last time they decided to go a step further by predicting who would prevail in the playoffs and hoist the famous Vince Lombardi Trophy. All the news from the last two weeks discussed too. Enjoy!

ITP #003: Iron Mike

Episode 3. The lads get serious once more and trundle back to the early 80's, exploring the crazy world of Iron Mike Ditka. A face like a fist and a mouth like a sailor, Ditka was as boisterous as he was talented. From Hall of Fame Tight End to Superbowl wining Head Coach, we discuss what it is that drove such an angry man to success, and whether his confrontational style could ever work in the modern game. Enjoy!

CPP #74: He Definitely Did It

The studio is a sweatbox as Sam, Si & Rob reconvene for another pod. Once they've discussed the less glamorous side to Si's job there's plenty of news to get stuck into, despite it being the quiet season - most of it rather unsavoury. Then on to our returning feature - QB power rankings! And if you thought Sam was daft last year then, well, nothing has changed. Enjoy!

ITP #002 - Moonlight Flits

Episode 2. The boys get serious once more as they reconvene their "Inside The Pocket" series, this week looking into the filthy world of franchise relocation. A foreign concept to us Brits, it's a phenomena sadly all too common in the history of the NFL. From an owner moving because his wife wanted to live by the beach to a team leaving town under the cover of darkness, everything is on the table, including the future of Si's beloved Chargers and what The Raiders have in store when they head to Las Vegas. Enjoy!

CPP #73: Jogi Löw Is A Pervert

Episode 73. Studio 1 is quite literally a sweatbox but that doesn't deter our three lions from gathering around a dictaphone once more. A bit of news is discussed including suspensions, murder and holdouts. Then the boys move on to the main feature - comparing NFL Franchises to World Cup teams. Yeah, another podcast has already done it but the idea was conceived after the last pod, World Cup fever is rife, and more importantly there's zero fucks given. There may also be quite a lot of slander on this episode of The Collapsing Pocket - did I mention it was very hot?

Inside The Pocket #001 - Al Davis & The Oakland Raiders

Episode 1. The boys launch a new series of podcasts aimed at looking back at the iconic characters and biggest moments of American Football, and what makes the NFL the beautiful sport that we all know & love today. Where else to start but one of the most memorable of them all - Al Davis & The Oakland Raiders. Enjoy! 

CPP #72: Fuck The Gym, Build A Shed

Episode 72. It's been two weeks since the boys gathered round the dictaphone so as expected the pod begins with a good old catch up. They break down the fortnight's news, including Trump & The Eagles, T.O. & The Hall of Fame, and Julian Edelman & Performance Enhancing Drugs. Finally they get stuck into their feature - ranking the eight NFL divisions from best to worst. Enjoy!

CPP #71: One Big Question - AFC

Episode 71. Rob, Sam & Si gather round the mic once more to touch base on the big news regarding player protests, then get stuck into part two of their "One Big Question" feature - this time focusing on the AFC. Enjoy!

CPP #70: One Big Question - NFC

Episode 70. The boys gather round the dictaphone in a bullish mood to discuss some of the news (disclaimer - pod was recorded earlier than released, so news may be a bit dated) and get stuck into their first proper offseason segment. All sixteen NFC teams have been divided up and the lads try and ask each other the one big question for each franchise heading into the 2018 NFL season. Enjoy!

CPP #69: NFL Draft Recap Part II

Episode 69. The three amigos reconvene and pick up where they left off on the last pod, picking out notable selections from rounds 2-7 of the recent NFL Draft. For once they don't pretend to be experts so don't give out draft grades, but offer some thoughts on who they think did well and who didn't. Enjoy!

CPP #68: Ping Pong & Pornography

Episode 68. The boys gather round the dictaphone and in front of the camera once again to discuss all the fallout from the 2018 NFL Draft. They soon realise there's far too much to talk about and decide to focus solely on the first round this episode. How did your team perform? Find out!

CPP #67: 2018 Mock Draft

Episode 67. The boys not only gather round the dictaphone but for the first time in CPP history hustle in front of the camera for a filmed, interactive 2018 Mock Draft. There's trades, an attempt to pick a kicker, and Sam throwing a curveball as he is wont to do. Enjoy!

CPP #66: Garrett's Guys

Episode 66. The boys gather round the dictaphone once more to discuss all the news from the NFL in the last fortnight, of course leading with Dez Bryant's dismissal from Dallas but also covering retirements, legal issues and one big trade. As it's very close to the NFL Draft Si, Sam & Rob then delve into all 32 team's rosters and identify some positions of need that they are likely to address at the 83rd annual selection meeting. Enjoy!

CPP #65: Free Agency Round 2

Episode 65. After a three week hiatus the boys reconvene to break down all the personnel moves made in the second wave of free agency and the landing spots for big fish Ndamukong Suh and The Honey Badger. All the latest news also discussed; The Jets trade up, the catch rule gets shaken up, and OBJ fucks up. Enjoy!

CPP #64: New NFL Year's Eve

Episode 64. Wardy is once again late to the show as the boys reconvene to talk about what feels like a lifetime's amount of news over the past fortnight. The Combine, Trades, Free Agency, releases and retirements all on the agenda. If the 49ers-Seahawks isn't week 1's Monday Night Football then I give up. Enjoy!

CPP #63: Break's Over Bitches

Episode 63. The boys reconvene after a three week post-Superbowl hiatus in the middle of a snowstorm in sunny Manchester. A catch-up podcast looking at all the news of the last 21 days including a bombshell coaching u-turn and a couple of blockbuster trades. They wrap up the podcast by analysing the upcoming free agency class and find a few homes for some of the bigger names on the market.

CPP #62: Superbowl Hangover 2

Episode 62. The boys reconvene 24 hours later than expected as Simon lost his voice due to illness and shouting a lot during The Superbowl. Analysis of The Eagles' success and Patriots' failure, interspersed with tales of falling asleep for most of the game (Sam), meeting fans in London (Rob) and a late night visit to A&E (Si). Enjoy!

CPP #61: The CPP Awards

Episode 61. Si & Sam are in the studio, whilst Rob belatedly phones in from London to discuss the big trade news of Alex Smith to The Redskins as well as some form of Superbowl preview. The boys finish the pod with their first official annual CPP Awards. Enjoy!

CPP #60: Only Foles & Horses

Episode 60. Rob is busy doing acting things, so Si & Sam pick up the slack as they discuss all the action from The Conference Championship games and all the latest hiring news. Rob chips in with his own thoughts on what was a remarkable day of football, then Si & Sam head to a beer festival to get stupidly drunk. Much like Philly fans without the equine aggression...

CPP #59: Let's Go Crazy

Episode 59. After witnessing possibly the greatest set of playoff games in history, the boys gather round the dictaphone once more to discuss all the action from the Divisional Round. This pod was also recorded just after Manchester's NFLUK Live event, so Si & Sam fill Rob in on an eventful evening. But mostly, we're gonna talk a lot about Stefon Diggs. Enjoy!

CPP #58: Wild Wild Wildcard Week

Episode 58. Wildcard Weekend is in the books and it was a belter! The boys gather round the dictaphone once more and discuss all the action from the four games this weekend, as well as any coaching/front office hires we've seen over the past seven days. Oh, and Sam has one or two (or twenty) things to say about Alabama's success in the National Championship Game. Roll Tide!

CPP #57: Horny Toads

Episode 57. The NFL regular season is in the books! 20 teams shed a tear as they wonder what might have been, whilst 12 forge bravely on into the unpredictable world of the playoffs. Rob, Sam & Si get together to discuss all the action from the final slate of games,  take a look at bowl season in the college ranks, and dissect all the firings and potential hirings that Black Sunday/Monday brought us.