XFL Local Defenders Podcast: Recent Episodes
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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 localdefenders@gmail.com 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 localdefenders@gmail.com 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 localdefenders@gmail.com 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 localdefenders@gmail.com 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 localdefenders@gmail.com 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 localdefenders@gmail.com 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 localdefenders@gmail.com 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 localdefenders@gmail.com 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 localdefenders@gmail.com 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 localdefenders@gmail.com 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
EPISODE 11 - In this episode we recap the XFL week 6 and preview week 7. Also two HUGE interviews coming up this week, with QB D'Eriq King & RB Abraham Smith.
- POD PICKS = 11-4 LAST 4 weeks including 3 plus money parlays.
- Talk about the Defenders 5-0 start, preview week 6 games and make our podcast picks for week 6 in the XFL.
- As always reach out to us at localdefenders@gmail.com with questions, comments, and wine recommendations.
- Brought to you by our soon to be hopeful sponsor... Mission Navy Yard
In this episode we interview Lucky Jackson and Chris Blair, top 2 wide receivers for the DC Defenders. More guests to follow in future episodes and as always reach out to localdefenders@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or recommendations.
In this episode we recap the XFL week 5 (POD PICKS = 8-3 LAST 3 WEEKS), talk about the Defenders 5-0 start, preview week 6 games and make our podcast picks for week 6 in the XFL. As always reach out to us at localdefenders@gmail.com with questions, comments, and wine recommendations. Brought to you by our sponsor... Mission Navy Yard. Also meet us at Mission on Monday night before the game!
In this episode we recap the XFL week 4 (POD PICKS = 7-0 LAST 2 WEEKS), answer our mailbag questions, talk about the Defenders 4-0 start, preview week 5 games and make our podcast picks for week 5 in the XFL. As always reach out to us at localdefenders@gmail.com with questions, comments, and wine recommendations. Brought to you by our sponsor... Mission Navy Yard.
In this episode we interview Reggie Northrop, linebacker for the DC Defenders and undefeated MMA fighter aka The Black Dragon. More guests to follow in future episodes and as always reach out to localdefenders@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or recommendations.
In this episode we recap the XFL week three, answer our mailbag questions, talk about the Defenders 3-0 start, recap week 3 games and make our picks for week 4 of the XFL. As always reach out to us at localdefenders@gmail.com with questions, comments, and wine recommendations. Brought to you by our sponsor... Mission Navy Yard
In this episode we recap the XFL week two, answer our mailbag questions, talk about the Defenders 2-0 start, recap week 2 games and make our picks for week 3 of the XFL. As always reach out to us at localdefenders@gmail.com with questions, comments, and wine recommendations. Brought to you by our sponsor... Mission Navy Yard
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Mailbag
9:30 - D.C. Defenders Week 2 Breakdown
16:50 - Seattle Sea Dragons vs. St. Louis Battlehawks
19:55 - Orlando Guardians vs. San Antonio Brahmas
24:30 - Arlington Renegades vs. Houston Roughnecks
28:54 to the end - Week 3 Matchups, Pod Picks, & Update on Gambling Balance
Week 1 in the books! We break down the Defenders big win over the Seattle Sea Dragons, go through the rest of the week 1 games, and preview the week two matchups. We also make our gambling picks for the week! Reach out to us at localdefenders@gmail.com with question/comments/wine reccomendations!
0:00 - Intro/Overview of Week 1, thoughts on the XFL coverage
7:50 - D.C. Defenders game recap
18:21 - Vipers/Renegades game recap
21:03 - Guardians/Roughnecks game recap
23:15 - Battlehawks/Brahmas game recap
28:30 - Review of our week 1 picks, current gambling balance, updated championship odds
30:40 - Week 2 game by game preview and picks
We're back with episode 3. We break down the roster moves from the D.C. Defenders and starting QB Jordan Ta'amu. Then we break down each week 1 matchup, and make our XFL picks for week 1. Please email us at localdefenders@gmail.com with any question or comments you have!
0:00 - Intro, new (we hope) sponsor
1:53 - Jordan Ta'amu Starting QB
5:43 - Defenders Roster Breakdown
14:48 - Week 1 Matchups & XFL Betting Breakdown
21:33 - Arlington Renegades vs. Vegas Vipers
25:38 - Houston Roughnecks vs. Orlando Guardians
32:00 - St. Louis Battlehawks vs. San Antonio Brahmas
39:20 - D.C. Defenders vs. Seattle Sea Dragons
45:05 - Final Pod Picks
In episode two we discuss the XFL draft format, and do a deep dive into the roster of the D.C. Defenders and the rest of the teams around the league.
0:40 - D.C. Defenders Assigned a Quarterback, Eric Dungey
3:00 - Format of the XFL Draft
4:35 - Defenders Draft/Roster Breakdown
27:54 - Defenders QB Room
32:21 - Roster Breakdowns of the Other North Division Teams
41:57 - Roster Breakdowns of the South Divison Teams
Hello D.C. Defenders Fans! The XFL is back, and we are excited about a new season of Defenders football. We're Steve and Christian, your hosts for the Local Defenders podcast. Our goal? Talk a little XFL and Defenders football. We'll have game recaps, gambling tips, and more over the course of the season. This is our first time podcasting - so hopefully we'll get better as we go. Any thoughts/questions/commetns you have, please reach out to us at LocalDefenders@gmail.com.
This is episode 1, where we do a breakdown into the NEW XFL. What's changed since the 2020 version of the XFL - from teams, to coaches to rules.
0:00 - Intro, Ownership Overview.
2:05 - New Divisions
4:55 - XFL Head Coaches
16:00 - D.C. Defenders Head Coach Reggie Barlow
23:00 - XFL Championship Odds
26:12 - XFL Rules
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