Gridiron Gallery: Recent Episodes
Zach Keilman
On this edition of Gridiron Gallery, Zach, Tony, and Grimberg have a lot to unpack from recent news affecting their teams from the firings of Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff in Atlanta to Dak Prescott's season-ending (and gruesome) broken ankle in Dallas. The trio also discusses where Le'Veon Bell could land (that is before the news broke of him signing with the Kansas City Chiefs) after being released from the New York Jets. You don't want to miss this!
On this edition of Gridiron Gallery, the XFL finally sets a date for the highly anticipated relaunch of the league as ownership decided to play it safe and wait for 2022. Zach dives into the aspects of what he believes is the right call. Zach also discusses the newly announced names of the IFL and NAL expansion teams and discusses the new and exciting TV contract for The Spring League. You don't want to miss it!
On this edition of Gridiron Gallery. Michael needs some time to vent after the latest collapse from his beloved Atlanta Falcons. The trio also deliver their recaps of their favorite teams, talk about which coaches (not named Dan Quinn) are on the hot seat, discuss their favorite upcoming Week 4 matchups, and much more! You don't want to miss this episode.
On this edition of Gridiron Gallery, Zach dives into the world of sports video game titles with a guest that has taken the community by storm in recent years. Dave Winter, co-founder of the video game studio Canuck Play and the creator of the Maximum Football franchise, joins the show to discuss his career in the sports video game landscape. Zach and Dave also discuss the launch of his latest title: Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020, and Dave reveals how his studio was in talks to develop a football title for the XFL!
The NFL season is back, and so are Gridiron Gallery episodes of Zach, Tony, and Grimbo! The trio discusses all things NFL Week 1 including surprises, letdowns, and key injuries that have the greatest impact on the season. They also give their matchups to look out for in Week 2.
On this edition of Gridiron Gallery, Zach invites former St. Louis Battlehawk kick returner and DB Joe Powell on to the show to discuss his journey through football! The two talk about his rise from junior college to the big leagues and the stories of what made it possible along the way. Joe also discusses his decision to opt-in for the 2021 CFL season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and he breaks down how his iconic XFL kickoff return TD (the first to ever happen in league history) was constructed. You don't want to miss it!
On this episode of Gridiron Gallery, former Columbus Destroyer wide receiver and Arena Football League Rookie of the Year, Fabian Guerra, joins the show to discuss his football career and the stories along the journey! Fabian also divulges into his time on the Memphis Express in the AAF, explains his decision to opt-out of the CFL, and talks with Zach about the opportunities he is looking for next.
The XFL news cycle is slowly but surely heating up! Zach brings you the latest on signings and tryouts for former XFL players jumping to the NFL including former Houston Roughnecks WR Cam Phillips! He also gives his thoughts on the early returns from new XFL ownership and when they should begin play.
The Indoor Football League and National Arena League have had plenty of updates related to expansion and plans for the 2021 season. Zach is joined by AFL Fan Zone and XFL Fan Zone site runner Scott Birk dive into how likely either league is to succeed, how the world arena/indoor football became fragmented, why these leagues are not truly Arena Football, the new expansion teams for both, and much more!
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Bombshell news about the Big Ten and PAC-12 postponing their fall football season has rippled across the football landscape. On this edition of Gridiron Gallery, Zach and Tony dive into the fan reaction of a fall with no Big Ten football presence, the viability of colleges playing in the spring, and the likelihood of the XFL taking advantage of the situation.
Our 50th episode is one that can only leave an ecstatic smile on the faces of XFL fans everywhere! the league was purchased and revived once more! In this episode, Zach dives into what could be in store for the newly named XFL ownership of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Dany Garcia, and Redbird Capital. Zach also discusses what would be needed for a potential 2021 season and discusses which of the 8 original teams may return or change in the short-term for the restart of the league.
After a short time off, the trio is back in action! Zach, Tony, and Michael "Grimbo" Grimberg bring you updates on their favorite teams, discuss the NFL's response to COVID-19, and debate on whether players can be trusted to follow guidelines. They also discuss the impact of the Jamal Adams trade and look and respond to the newly released NFL Top 100 list.
On this edition of Gridiron Gallery, the NFL preseason has been axed after pressure from the NFLPA, and this is a good thing. Zach goes into why this helps to ensure a chance at a successful start to the 2020 season.
Zach also dives into the ongoing Civil War with the communities of the indoor football world as the IFL and NAL maybe even more at odds after a recent community report.
Zach's finally back to football discussion with his long-awaited analysis of the XFL sales process! He'll tell you why the XFL will return at the right time, and that it is highly likely that the league plays once more. Zach also delivers his thoughts and remarks on the sexual harassment allegations within Washington DC's NFL franchise.
We finally speak! Zach has an update on the podcast, including why it took him so damn long to make another episode.
After the Los Angeles Rams were the last team to release their new Sunday best, it was time for Zach Keilman, Tony Stenulson, and Michael "Grimbo" Grimberg to get back into the NFL discussion! The trio breakdown all 7 new uniforms or design changes and discuss other aspects of the NFL along the way.
Its that time of year again where all the NFL draft gurus come to make their predictions for where insanely talented NFL Draft prospects will land. On this NFL episode with Zach Keilman, Tony Stenulson, and Michael "Grimbo" Grimberg, the trio tackles the draft with what a virtual draft could look like, the debate over Tua vs. Herbert, and each give their Mock Draft of the first 10 picks.
On Friday, April 10th, the relaunched XFL ceased operations due in part to the widespread financial impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic. For football fans, its a tragedy.
Zach gives his quick take on the league's situation, and he stakes the claim that the XFL made the ideal plan for how a spring football league can be successful. He also gives his final sendoff to the league.
The Alliance of American Football ended engulfed in the flames of lawsuits and millions of lost capital, but the story from the top to the meteoric crash is one of a race against time and a deal with the devil.
In our new series "Avenge the Fallen", Zach dives into what made the idea of the AAF such fascinating prospect for spring football as well as what doomed it from the start. What plays defined the league? How was Vince McMahon involved in its demise? All this and more in the first of a new series on football leagues of the past that are gone but not forgotten.
NFL free agency has been underway, and it has lived up to its excitement and much more! Tony Stenulson and Michael "Grimbo" Grimberg are back once again with Zach as the trio discuss how each of their favorite teams did at spending their cash and grabbing the big names on the market. The group also discussed multiple aspects of the main portion of free agency including best/worst deal, best/worst trade, and much more!
COVID-19 has affected sports worldwide, including in Europe where American Football leagues have suspended their seasons as well. We check in with Aaron to give us an update on his situation in the CAAF with the Ostrava Steelers, how the European travel ban affects players, and what he expected will happen if the CAAF is to kick off in the summer.
The XFL 2020 season has been suspended due to Coronavirus concerns. Listen to Zach's remarks minutes after the official league statement.
XFL Week 5 is in the books, and as one race in the West seems over, the East has become a free for all with 3 of the 4 teams tied for first in the division. This week there was Zach squared! Zach Gartin of "The Guard Post" podcast popped on to discuss all things XFL Guardians, passing charting, and the race for the East Division. The two Zachs also discusses the possible impact that the looming coronavirus will have on the XFL and deliver their Week 6 picks. All this and more!
Week 4 of the XFL was a blast! Two of the league's best teams in the Houston Roughnecks and the St. Louis Battlehawks separate themselves from the pack. The rest is wide open. Zach hands down his take on on the 4 teams that are most on the fence in "Pretender or Contender". He also takes a look at the Texas Throwdown that lived up to the hype, and CFL and AFL podcast veteran Tim Capper joins in on the podcast line to give a CFL fan perspective on the XFL as well as some intriguing AFL historical projects he is working on. You don't want to mis
The third week of XFL action cranked up the offense and the electric atmosphere the league is looking for! Zach had plenty to discuss including his experience at the St. Louis Battlehawks home-opener, the party-crashing explosiveness from the LA Wildcats that no one saw coming, and much more including his Week 4 picks!
The second week of the XFL kicked off with rocky play followed by some excellent finishes. Zach brings up topics ranging from different styles of reporting on the league to the TV Ratings and LA market. XFL Fan Zone's very own David Taylor joins the discussion discussing the positive signs out of Seattle from their home opener as well as what broadcast partners should do with the on-field player interviews. The two also make their Week 3 picks!
The inaugural week of the XFL kicked off with a bang! Zach Keilman looks at what made the football so watchable. He also plays devil's advocate and dives into two of the very few negative takes on the league. Zach also has your Week 2 picks, and who he thinks will be starting at quarterback for the Tampa Bay Vipers.