Phire Football Radio: Recent Episodes
Matt McGrath
5/4/22. One final time in the Storrs Studio joined by special guest Griffin Massing. Intro (0:00-2:33). Call with Lou Coppola from North Haven (2:33-3:27). Call with Luigi's grandmother from New Haven (3:40-5:00). Call with Zeke from Connecticut (5:30-16:58). Call with Sal Coppola from Myrtle Beach, SC (17:15-19:27). Looking back at the Gerrit Cole cheating scandal according to Juan from Middlebury (19:30-20:15). Shoutout UConn's Travis Jones and Ryan Van Denmark (20:20-21:00) Call with Scott from D11 (21:36-29:30). Call with Juan from Middlebury (30:55-37:55). Call with Smola's boy from home Tortoise (38:48-43:48). Audio clip of Sean McVay's reaction to Patriots drafting Cole Strange in 1st round (43:48-44:36). Call with Zeke #2 (44:37-45:30). Recapping the 2022 Draft (45:30-47:58). Call with Leslie from Middlebury (47:59-49:45). Call with Uncle Jaime from Foggy San Fran, The Mission District (50:35-54:08). Call with Big Red Massing from South Boston (55:01-1:02:00). Call with Diane from the Alpine Gang (1:02:00-1:03:30). More news and recap (1:03:55-1:16:07). Call with Buzz from Columbia (1:16:08-1:20:30). Our final goodbyes and thanks to all our fans and listeners, a sad moment (1:20:30-1:36:04).
4/27/22. This week we had a huge pre-draft special with a special guest Scott from D11. Intro (0:00-3:00). 5th year options (3:00-8:10). Call with Zeke from Connecticut (8:10-18:56). 5th year options cont., Deshaun Watson/Baker Mayfield, Deebo Samuel (18:56-41:10). Kennyshands.com (41:10-42:50). Laremy Tunsil gas mask NFT (42:50-45:00). Call with Juan from Middlebury (47:25-55:12). NFL PFR MOCK DRAFT (55:14-1:47:45). Scott from D11 Giants tailgate stories (1:47:45-END).
4/20/22. The boys joined back in the studio on 4/20 to discuss pre-pre-draft rumors. Solo Intro with Matt/Zach golfing came late (0:00-6:04). Call with Scott from D11 (6:05-24:40). Deebo Samuel/49ers Fiasco (24:40-30:35). Zeke from Connecticut (30:35-41:05). Call with Juan from Middlebury (42:58-51:10). The return of CLIFF FROM MIDDLEBURY (51:45-1:05:10). Deebo to the Pats? College Basketball = Free Agency? (1:05:10-END).
4/13/22. With a little over 2 weeks out from the NFL draft, the men of PFR were able to rejoin in the studio to talk the current lull of NFL free agency and the start of the MLB season.
4/6/22. We were able to get back to business in the Storrs Studio discussing the continuing free agency news, some big names retire, and more PFR miscellaneous news. Hope you enjoy.
We returned after our vacation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to go over the insane free agency with special guest Griffin Massing. Intro (0:00-3:52) Call with Jason from Southbury (3:52-15:10). Broadcasting shakeup (15:50-20:25). Deshaun Watson traded to Browns (20:25-26:23). Call with Scott from District 11 in Punta Cana (26:23-38:00). Brady is Back (39:30-43:00). The BIG MOVES (43:00-48:45). Call with Carlos from Pawling (48:45-51:25). Big Moves continued (51:25-55:48). Griffin Massing/Von Miller and the Bills (55:48-1:04:00). Matt Ryan, Davante Adams and the AFC West, Bengals OLine beef up, Jaguars spending spree, and more (1:04:00-1:33:20). UConn Pro Day recap (1:33:20-1:38:33). UConn Men's Basketball Loss to New Mexico St. in NCAA Tournament (1:38:33-1:44:43).
3/9/22. The NFL offseason is crazier than ever, elite QB Russell Wilson traded to the Denver Broncos in a blockbuster deal. UConn basketball is in the midst of the BIG EAST tournament as we begin March Madness. We discuss a lot of great NFL news and more.
3/2/22. The men of PFR rejoined together in the Storrs studio to discuss UConn basketball, the MLB negotiation drama, and more NFL offseason.
2/23/22. Matt and Luigi joined back in the studio for another episode while Zach and Eric had prior obligations. They discussed potential trade rumors, spoke with Scott from D11, and the upcoming moves and trends within the NFL.
On 2/16/22 the men joined back for a Super Bowl LVI Recap in which the LA Rams took home the trophy as the last team standing. Special guest Liam Ford joined us as well.
On 2/9/22 we previewed Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals. We had great friend and special guest Enrique Antelo on for the ride.
This week the men of PFR were FINALLY able to be back in the Storrs studio. A 2-hour plus show ensued with special guest Chris Lang. We talked Championship Weekend, the coaching carousel, early free agency, and the retirement of legend Tom Brady.
Our first show in the new year of 2022. 2 hours of live talk for you all. We discussed the Antonio Brown Fiasco, the direction of the New York Giants, playoff implications in Week 18 and much more! Take a seat and listen to the show.
PFR rejoined in the studio (sort of) to talking about upcoming Week 17 of the NFL season. They discussed injuries/returns, 49ers, Chiefs, Buccaneers, and desirable coaching destinations. 12/29/21
The Warm-up Show with Matt McGrath highlights the current status of the NFL, the state of NY football, and the death of NFL legend John Madden. He takes on some passionate callers as well.
Intro (0:00-3:05). CFB News (3:05-4:12). Call with Cliff from Middlebury (4:13-9:40). CFB, NiL, Paying Players (9:45-12:10). Call with Jason from Southbury (12:11-19:15). COVID Issues (20:25-27:20). What are the Ravens without Lamar Jackson? (27:25-29:55). Call with Scott from D11 (29:55-38:20). UConn Therapy Dog (38:20-42:30). The Chiefs (42:30-45:00). Looking back at our Preseason Predictions (47:45-53:28). WEEK 15 PICKS (53:30-END).
Intro (0:00-2:15). Anonymous Caller (2:15-6:00). The NY Football Giants (6:00-8:30). Call with Juan from Middlebury (8:30-12:55) Call with Sal from Myrtle Beach (14:25-20:10). Injury Report (21:00-28:10). Call with Pat from Storrs, CT (28:10-32:30). Pats vs. Bills (34:00-41:50). NFL Salary Cap Expected to Jump (41:50-43:13). Call with Shane & Ford (43:13-49:46). Rounding out Week 13 (49:47-52:00). WEEK 14 PICKS (52:08-1:01:37)
Intro/College Football Shakeup (0:00-8:00). Injury Report (8:00-10:35). Call with Chayce from Canton (10:37-13:15). Injuries Continued (13:15-21:10). Week 11 & 12 in review (21:12-32:50). The LA Rams (32:50-38:32). The NE Patriots (38:35-43:09). AFC and NFC Playoff Picture (43:10-47:35). Harkins College 2 Minute Drill (47:35-49:55). WEEK 13 PICKS (49:55-59:23).
The boys joined themselves for another episode right before Thanksgiving break. We covered Week 10 and 11, The New England Patriots, Zach's trip down to the Meadowlands, and much more.
The men of PFR returned to the studio on 11/10/21 to discuss Week 10 of the NFL Season.
Intro (0:00-2:15). Injuries (2:15-5:05) Call with Vince from Storrs (5:06-6:55). Baker vs. Herbert, Odell and the Browns (6:55-9:46) Injuries Continued (9:47-11:13). Call with Scott the Zamboni Driver from D11 (11:14-16:45). Breakdown of the Shoe Deal between Zach and Matt (16:46-17:45). More News from around the league (17:46-21:50). The Raiders (21:54-27:00). Derrick Henry (27:00-30:43). Denver Broncos Eulogy (30:50-37:41). OBJ/Browns Crisis (37:00-44:08). Harkins College 2 Minute Drill (44:50-49:05). WEEK 9 PICKS (49:07-58:54).
Intro (0:00-2:45). Injury updates (2:50-9:50). Call with Pauly from Jersey (9:52-12:53). Call with Julia from Pawling (13:26-16:03). Call with Gordie from D11 (16:40-20:17). Call with Cliff From Middlebury (21:03-26:51). Call with Yanni from Storrs (28:15-30:43). Call with Nick from New Jersey (31:40-36:36). Call with Juan from Middlebury (37:10-41:09). Harkins 2 minute college drill (41:18-43:05). WEEK 8 PICKS (43:05-END).
Intro (0:00-2:56). Injuries/Week 6 in review (2:57-5:48). Call with Drew Fuller from Big Sky, Montana (5:49-7:00) Call with Vince from Storrs (7:14-11:15). Call with Lenny from Chicago (11:35-15:18). Call with Kurt Zarba from Portland, Maine (15:19-19:33). Call with Juan from Middlebury (21:14-24:57). Call with Charlie from NW Dining Hall (25:56-27:32). Call with Lucas from Madison (28:55-32:34). Deshaun Watson (32:40-37:33). Could Derrick Henry be the best ever to play RB? (39:23-49:35) Harkins college 2 minute drill (48:36-50:06). WEEK 7 PICKS (50:09-END).
Intro (0:00-3:50). Week 5 in review (3:55-8:33). Call with Marjorie from Storrs (8:35-10:30). Call with Pablo from Hamden (11:35-16:00). Call with Hose from Middlebury (17:45-19:25). Call with Blake from Southbury (19:55-23:40). The Ravens, Bills, and Chiefs (25:00-31:00). What is going on? (31:10-33:15). TOP 5 Power Rankings (33:15-42:14). Harkins college 2 minute drill (42:15-43:35). WEEK 6 PICKS (43:37-END).
10/6/21. Intro (0:00-2:25). Week 4 in review/injures (2:30-12:40). Call with Scott (Gordie Lockbaum) from D11 (12:40-17:15). Call with Pat from Suffern (17:55-20:56). Stephon Gilmore to the Panthers (21:00-23:30). Call with Cliff from Middlebury, WE WON (23:30-27:15). Call with Julian from Storrs (27:40-31:15). Juan from Middlebury (32:50-36:46). Tom vs. Bill with Liam Ford (38:45-42:42). Harkins college 2 minute drill (42:43-44:38). Week 5 Picks (44:40-End).
The men were of course back in the studio this week with another fantastic episode. Intro (0:00-1:50). Call with Cliff from Middlebury (1:53-11:50). Call with Scott from D11 (13:05-20:00). Call with Sal from Myrtle Beach (22:05-26:45). Call with Jon from Middlebury (29:51-36:20). Call with JUAN FROM MIDDLEBURY (37:05-41:42). Lang from Philadelphia (42:30-47:54). Harkins College 2 minute drill (47:56-50:07). WEEK 4 PICKS (50:08-59:33).
PFR was back in the studio after a very entertaining Week 2. PFR intro (0:00-1:40). Call from Cliff from Middlebury (2:03-4:30). Week 2 in review, BIG Time performances (4:30-18:25). Call from Scott from D11 (18:30-24:00). Call from Julia from Pawling (24:25-25:45). Looking at the present and the future (26:00-44:00). Harkins College Football 2 Minute Drill (44:15-46:23) WEEK 3 PICKS (46:25-END).
Back in the UConn studio on 9/15/21 to talk some NFL. We recapped a great first week of the season. Spoke to a bunch of callers and got their takes on Week 1. A fun show for us, and hopefully a fun listen for you.
PFR returned on 9/8/21 to discuss their preseason awards, WAY too early Super Bowl predictions, and their game picks for Week 1. Long-time caller Scott from D11 joined us as well for a fun call. Anthony Pasta also joined us at the backend of the episode. A great listen for all.
THE BOYS ARE BACK. PFR returns to the UConn Studio to discuss all things relating to the NFL. Matt, Zach, and Luigi were ready to get right into after being away from the studio for 546 days. We also spoke with Eric from Storrs about the Patriots QB situation in depth.
Matt, Zach, and Luigi discuss the upcoming Super Bowl along with their pick to win and the end of the year awards predictions.
Matt, Luigi, and Zach came back to the studio for the start of the Spring Semester this passed Wednesday. They discussed the playoffs up to this point and the implications they have on the upcoming Super Bowl.
Matt and Zach join each other in the studio for PFR's final episode of the semester to discuss about the end of the NFL season. They breakdown possible coaching situations and their picks for Week 15. PFR would also like to wish every listener Happy Holidays!
Matt, Luigi, and Zach made it back to the studio this week after Thanksgiving break to talk about the upcoming Week 14 of the NFL season. As well as potential coach firings, Eli Manning's return, and much more.
The men of PFR returned to the studio on November 20th. Matt and Luigi talk about the upcoming Week 12 of the NFL season. Along with MVP award speculation as well as the current playoff picture and how the guys think it will shake out.
Matt and Luigi talk about the upcoming Week 10 of the NFL season, giving insight on rumors with callers.
Matt, Zach, and Luigi talk about the upcoming Week 9 of the NFL season and give their picks as well.
Matt, Zach and Luigi talk about the upcoming Week 8 of the NFL season and discuss the worst trade deadline we've seen in a while.
Matt, Zach, and Luigi talk about the upcoming Week 7 of the NFL season with some rumors around the league. Giving their weekly picks as well.
Matt, Zach and Luigi talk about the upcoming Week 6 of the NFL season heading towards the trade dealing, giving their weekly picks as always as well.
Matt, Zach, and Luigi talk about the upcoming Week 5 of the NFL season with rumors around the league, giving their weekly picks as well.
Matt, Zach, and Luigi talk about the upcoming Week 4 of the NFL season. Spoke with nine callers on this episode.
Matt, Zach, and Luigi talk about the upcoming week 3 of the NFL season with some rumors around the league, giving their weekly picks as well.