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Mike and Nico are joined by Bills writer Ryan Talbot. He writes for New York Up State, Syracuse.com, and is a co-host on the podcast SHOUT! Ryan joins the show to talk the very busy week in Buffalo Bills football. From the Ed Oliver extension to Josh Allen gracing the Madden 24 cover. After Ryan leaves, Mike and Nico break out some NFL trivia.
It’s just Mike and Nico this week as they imagine Pokémon in the NFL. What positions would your favorite Pokémon play? They go over a couple headlines that are circulating in the NFL today. The duo give their Top 5 inside (off-the-ball) linebackers.
Mike and Nico welcome back co-host of “The Chase” podcast, David Yarger. A podcast from the company Dave & Adam’s. David brings a couple packs of football cards to open up live on the set. They compare NFL players to MLB players in a new segment. They end with a top 5 cornerback list.
Mike and Nico bring back their first ever guest Taj Collins-Faison for his 3rd appearance. Mike celebrates his 24th birthday. Nico plays bartender and makes birthday cake shots. The three of them play a game called “Who’s that guy?!” They also give out their top 5 tight end list.
Nico challenges Mike to match NFL players with baby pictures to what they look like now. They review the potential 2023 NFL schedule (releases this week). They both debate their top 5 current RBs in the NFL.
Mike and Nico keep the Emerge Hotline active. They had a couple of calls regarding the events of the 2023 NFL Draft. The duo give out grades for the AFC
Nico and Mike do a mock draft the evening before the draft
Dom Brown is back in the Emerge studios to discuss the AFC East.
Mike and Nico are joined by special guest Gerod “Hot Robbery” Holliman. Gerod attended Louisville University and played defensive back. In 2014, he won the Jim Thorpe Award for best NCAA defensive back in the country. Gerod was selected in the 7th round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers and played for Tampa Bay as well. After the interview, Mike and Nico previewed the NFC South Division.
Mike and Nico welcome back Marcus Smith II onto the show. Marcus was a former 1st round pick for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014. He returns to talk about his experiences in Philly, including playing with Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, and Lane Johnson. Marcus exits the show and then Mike and Nico breakdown a preview of the NFC East and end the show with a debate about the top 5 WRs in the NFL
LA Chargers fan Colin from the Chargers Powder Hour Podcast calls in from Nebraska to help Mike and Nico breakdown the AFC West.
Mike and Nico welcome their friend Jules Houston back on the show. If you don’t know Jules, he’s the creator of the Stiggs Podcast. The three of them preview the AFC North of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Nico and Mike review the first week of the NFL Free Agency 2023. They also unveil their 1.0 2-23 Mock Drafts.
Mike and Nico sit down with NFL draft prospect Chandler Zavala. Chandler is an absolute bully on the field but an awesome person to interview!
It was a big show this week for the Big YAC. Mike and Nico have former NFL pass rusher Marcus Smith II on. Marcus was a 1st round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. Marcus is now a mental health advocate and hosts a podcast called “he Circle of M” They are also joined by Justin Gilmore, who directed “Victory Formation”, a documentary about the Canisius High School football program in Buffalo.
Mike and Nico are now accepting phone calls. The Emerge hotline is ready. The duo breaks down the AFC South division in the Big YAC War Room segment.
Mike and Nico sit down with Joey Fisher, fresh after he was selected with the 18th overall pick in the USFL Draft by the Houston Gamblers. Joey talks about his time at Shepherd, getting drafted to the USFL, and his prep for the NFL Draft, which he is still eligible for.
Nico and Mike discuss the NFC North, Aaron Rodgers, and the Hat Man
2022 Ted Hendricks Award winner Caleb Murphy, who broke the NCAA single season sack record (25.5) and led all divisions in tackles-for-loss (39.5), sat down with Nico to discuss his experience at the East-West Shrine Bowl, his NFL combine invitation, and his preparation for the NFL Draft.
In the 6th installment of The Spotlight Series, Nico sits down with standout TE from UAlbany Thomas Greaney to talk about his preparation for the draft and his experience at the East-West Shrine Bowl.