The Podcast

Tony opens the show by talking about daylight savings, ravioli, and special days on the calendar. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports calls in to preview the playoff games this weekend, and to talk about some coaching changes. James Carville phones in with his picks, as does Jeff Ma - host of the podcast "Bet The Process", and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Matt Bradshaw "Whatever It takes" ; Advanced Placement "100 Confessions of a Fool" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by reading a few emails and also by talking about Alabama's impressive win over Ohio State in the National Championship game. Leon Harris of NBC 4 and Gary Braun join the show for Nigel's news, Meet The Press host Chuck Todd calls in with his weekend picks and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Don Stewart "Oooh Baby" ; Michael Malgrande "Pulling Me Under" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about a calendar he got from Dan Bern, as well as the NFL playoff games from the weekend, and some golf. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk more NFL and he also gives his thoughts on the Alabama / OSU game, Chuck Culepper of the Washington Post phones in with his preview of the College Football Championship game, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Steve Maggiora "What's Love Got To Do With You" ; Robert Jon and The Wreck "Tired Of Drinking Alone" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking to Notre Dame Special Teams coach Brian Polian about his new book "Coaching Generation Z : Honoring the Relationships" and Tony also gets his thoughts on the Alabama / OSU match up. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports calls in to go around the NFL, Jeff Ma - host of the podcast "Bet The Process" calls in with his weekend picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Neil Shilansky "Reggae Reggae" ; "Super Purple Aardvark" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about the Heisman Trophy winner, and also about holiday card etiquette and about a spoiled New Years dinner. Chris Cillizza and Gary Braun call in for Nigel's news, Meet The Press host Chuck Todd phones in with his weekend picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Maddy Clark "Rope Burns" ; High Divide "Jaw Dropped" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about condiments, and also about the final day of the NFL regular season - including a curious move by Eagles head coach Doug Pederson. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk more NFL and also about Northwestern’s impressive win in the Citrus Bowl. Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde phones in to talk about Ohio State’s upset of Clemson and he previews their championship game match with Alabama, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Norwegian Soft Kitten “Sunshine on Lava” ; “Ohio Dreams” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by catching up with Jeanne McManus and Torie Clarke and then getting some news from Nigel. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports calls in to go around the NFL, James Carville makes his triumphant return to give his weekend picks, and Jeff Ma - host of the podcast "Bet The Process" calls in with his picks. And, as always, Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Crooked Coast "Crooked Christmas" ; "See You Again" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about seeing a full moon the night before, and also about the passing of Pierre Cardin. Bob Ryan calls in to talk about the state of the Patriots and how Boston has reacted to Tom Brady's success this year, Meet The Press host Chuck Todd phones in with his weekend picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Fred Brown "Subtle Wind" ; Misha Ben David "Wake Me Up In Time" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking to CNN's Chris Cillizza about the Presidential transition. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk some NFL and how the playoff picture looks, Nigel gives the news for Tony, Gary Braun and Jeanne McManus, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Darkhorse "Fair" ; Double Motorcycle "Years Gone By" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking movies with Washington post film critic Ann Hornaday. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports phones in to go around the NFL, Jeff Ma - host of the podcast "Bet The Process" - calls in with his weekend picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Josh Bayer "Deck The Halls" ; The Dropkick Murphy's "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking to Liz Clarke of the Washington Post about the WFT reaching a settlement over alleged sexual misconduct by Dan Snyder and Tony talks to Gary about Dwayne Haskins getting caught going maskless at a strip club. Show alum Greg Garcia calls in to catch up with Tony, Meet The Press host Chuck Todd phones in with his weekly picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Dan Bern "Never to be Forgotten Kinda Year" ; "Dan Bern's Christmas Song" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by reading a few emails and by bringing some closure to the Mike Breen mystery. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk Big Ten football and some NFL - as well as Northwestern's big win over Michigan State. Chuck Culpepper of the Washington Post calls in to talk about the college football playoffs and the Bowl games, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Levi Petree and The Radio Publica "The Brothers Rock n’ Roll" ; "This May Be The Year" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens up the show by reading a few emails and talking about the 41 inches of snow they got at Binghamton University, plus he explains that a gift he thought came from Mike Breen actually came from someone else. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports calls in to go around the NFL, gambling guru Jeff Ma calls in with his weekend picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Mike and Max Boxer "Ahavat Chinam" ; Julia Alsarraf "Won't Feel It" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about the new boiler he had installed in his house and also about Giannis Antetokounmpo signing a Supermax deal with the Bucks. Jeanne Mcmanus phones in and Nigel gives the news for her, Tony, and Michael. Meet The Press host Chuck Todd calls in with his NFL picks and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Dirty Rooks "Cassandra" ; "A Very Dirty Christmas"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about the passing of spy novelist John Le Carre, and he also talks about Chessie's early morning encounter with a raccoon and the decision by the Cleveland baseball team to change their name. Micbael Wilbon calls in to talk about the name change as well as some NFL and college football. Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated phones in to talk more college football and a little college basketball, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Don Stewart "Volcano" ; Airport Sushi "Deep Blue Sea" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices