Check the Mic with Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson
Episodes
NFL Free Agency Deep Dive / Special Guest Ari Meirov
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson take a deep dive into NFL free agency with just days left before players hit the open market. Plus, the guys are joined b...
2025 NFL Scouting Combine Recap
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson give their recap of the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine including their biggest winners & losers. 00:00 - COUNTDOWN 02:17 - ...
Mock Draft Monday: Post-Combine Edition
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson do their own mock draft making picks for the 1st round of the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft now that the Scouting Combine is in...
Fixing Every AFC & NFC South Team In "5 Minutes"!
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson analyze every team in the AFC South and NFC South revealing the most efficient way to "fix" the clubs this offseason in...
Fixing Every AFC & NFC North Team In "5 Minutes"!
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson analyze every team in the AFC North and NFC North revealing the most efficient way to "fix" the clubs this offseason in...
2025 NFL Mock Draft | Reviewing NFL Media's Daniel Jeremiah's Mock 2.0
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson analyze Daniel Jeremiah’s 2025 NFL Draft Mock 2.0 and dive into the placement of the top prospects including Cam Ward...
Fixing Every AFC & NFC West Team In "5 Minutes"!
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson analyze every team in the AFC West and NFC West revealing the most efficient way to "fix" the clubs this offseason in "...
Fixing Every AFC & NFC East Team in 5 Minutes!
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson analyze every team in the NFC East and AFC East, revealing the most efficient way to "fix" the clubs this offseason in ...
2025 NFL Mock Draft | Reviewing ESPN's Field Yates Latest Mock
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson's analyze Field Yates' latest 2025 NFL Draft for ESPN with Travis Hunter going no. 1 overall to Tennessee and 10 defens...
NFL Free Agency Preview 2025
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo are back to discuss the top players and storylines as we approach the free agency period in the NFL ahead of the 2025 s...
Top 10 NFL Storylines This Offseason
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo are back home in Cincinnati after their Super Bowl trip to discuss the top 10 storylines they're paying attention to th...
Super Bowl LIX Postgame Show
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo are live from outside the Superdome in New Orleans to break down Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kan...
Super Bowl LIX Preview and Predictions
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo break down the Super Bowl LIX matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, identifying mismatches, a...
Reese's Senior Bowl Preview Extravaganza with Jim Nagy
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy talk about the best college football players in the upcoming NFL Draft, who to watch this ...
AFC, NFC Championship Recap
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo break down the conference championship games, look forward to the Super Bowl LIX matchup, and discuss recent coaching h...
AFC, NFC Championship Game Previews & Predictions
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson preview the AFC and NFC Championship Games and make their predictions for who'll advance to Super Bowl LIX. 00:00 –...
NFL End of Season Award Show
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson react to the Chicago Bears hiring Ben Johnson as head coach - and announce their 2024 NFL season awards for all categ...
NFL Playoffs Divisional Round Recap
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo break down the four games from Divisional Round weekend, and look ahead, briefly, to the conference championship games ...
2025 NFL Mock Draft V1
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson's very first mock draft before the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. Picks 1-3 aren't a huge surprise, but the way the rest ...
NFL Divisional Round Preview & Predictions
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson preview all four games of the NFL Divisional Round and make their predictions for who'll advance to the conference cham...
NFL's Best Rookie Wide Receivers: Brian Thomas Jr., Malik Nabers & More
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson are joined by Matt Harmon to discuss the best (and worst) of the rookie pass catchers in the NFL. Plus the guys discuss...
NFL Playoffs Wild Card Weekend Recap
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo break down five of the six postseason games from Wild Card weekend, look ahead to Vikings vs Rams, and discuss Mike Vra...
NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview & Predictions
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson preview all six games of the NFL Wild Card weekend and make their predictions for who'll advance to the Divisional Rd. ...
NFL Black Monday Reaction | Coaches, Execs Fired
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson are break in studio to discuss all of the coach and executive fires around the #NFL. Plus the guys take on the best of ...
NFL Week 18 Recap Show LIVE From Circa in Las Vegas
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Immediately after the Lions/Vikings game, Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo break down week 18 of the #NFL season live from Circa in Las Vegas! For more ...
NFL Week 18 Preview Show
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson get us ready for all of the games that matter in week 18 (and those that don't...), all leading up to Sunday Night's NF...
Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings Mid-Week Preview Extravaganza
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! In this special episode of Check the Mic, Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson break down every aspect of the #vikings #detroitlions NFC N...
NFL Week 17 Recap Show
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo break down week 17 of the #NFL season and set up what's at stake in week 18, when the guys will be at Circa in Las Vega...
NFL Week 17 Preview & Christmas Netflix Games Review
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson break down the Chiefs win over the Steelers & the Ravens/Houston game from Christmas Day and also preview the entire we...
NFL Week 16 Review
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Steve analyze each game from week 16 of the NFL season so far and help set up what's at stake in the final two weeks of the regular season. Ha...
NFL Week 16 Preview
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson break down a full slate of NFL action, previewing and predicting all 16 matchups. Email us [email protected]...
Kirk Cousins Benched for Michael Penix Jr. | Patriots Talk with Ross Tucker
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson break down the worst of the shouty shows, are joined by Ross Tucker for a conversation about the New England Patriots a...
NFL Week 15 Review
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Steve analyze each game from week 15 of the NFL season so far including the WHY behind the benchings, the injuries, and the playoff positionin...
NFL Week 15 Preview
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson break down a full slate of NFL action, previewing and predicting all 16 matchups. Check out our new show merchandise ...
Why Bill Belichick to UNC Makes Sense, Shouty Shows, Brandon Thorn & More
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson break down the worst of the shouty shows, are joined by Brandon Thorn for a conversation about great offensive line pla...
NFL Week 14 Review
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Steve analyze each game from week 14 of the NFL season so far. Check out our new show merchandise & stay tuned for giveaways! https://athletel...
NFL Week 14 Preview
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson get you ready for Week 14 of the NFL season previewing every game on the slate. 00:00 – Intro/Merch 06:55 – SEA/ARI...
NFC's Best with Nick Wright: Detroit Lions or Philadelphia Eagles?
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson are joined by FS1's Nick Wright for a conversation about the origins of shouty show content, why Saquon Barkley is his ...
NFL Week 13 Review
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Steve analyze each game from week 13 of the #NFL season spanning over four days and resulting in one coach losing his job. 00:00 - INTRO 02:...
NFL Week 13 Preview
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson get you ready for Week 13 of the NFL season a day earlier than usual with the Thanksgiving games on deck. They preview ...
NFL Week 12 Review
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Steve analyze each game from week 12 of the NFL season including a crazy witching hour, a blowout loss for the defending NFC Champion 49ers, a...
NFL Week 12 Preview
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson get you ready for Week 12 of the NFL season by previewing and analyzing every game including the Harbaugh Bowl, a criti...
Are the Detroit Lions our Top Super Bowl Contender?
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson reveal their top 5 contenders for the Super Bowl (yes, the Detroit Lions are on both of their lists) and a dark horse c...
NFL Week 11 Review
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Steve analyze each game from week 11 of the NFL season including the first loss for the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. 00:00 ...
NFL Week 11 Preview
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson get you ready for Week 11 of the NFL season by previewing and analyzing every game including battles for the NFC East a...
Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants in NFL Hell | How It Can Get Better
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson diagnose what's gone wrong for the New York Giants and how they and their NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys can improve. Pl...
NFL Week 10 Review
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo analyze and review every single contest from week 10 of the NFL season from Thursday thru Sunday night. 00:00 – Intr...
NFL Week 10 Preview
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson get you ready for Week 10 of the NFL season by previewing and analyzing every game including a critical AFC North match...
NFL Trade Deadline Reaction
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson break down the 2024 NFL trade deadline and react to some truly insane Shouty Show content this week. 00:00 Intro 02:25 ...
NFL Week 9 Review
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo analyze and review every single contest from week 9 of the NFL season so far. 00:00 – Intro 02:00 – HOU/NYJ 11:25...
NFL Week 9 Preview
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson get you ready for Week 9 of the NFL season by previewing and analyzing every game including a blockbuster matchup betwe...
NFL Midseason Awards Show
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson react to Anthony Richardson's benching, the Ravens trading for Diontae Johnson, a season-ending injury to Stefon Diggs ...
NFL Week 8 Review
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Steve analyze and review every single contest from a wild week 8 of the #NFL season so far. 00:00 – Intro 01:51 – MIN/LAR 11:22 – ARI/M...
NFL Week 8 Preview
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson get you ready for Week 8 of the NFL season by previewing and analyzing every game including blockbuster matchups betwee...
How the Detroit Lions Built a Winner with Rick Spielman
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson are joined by former Vikings executive Rick Spielman to discuss the making of the Detroit Lions the dynamic of making a...
NFL Week 7 Review
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Steve analyze and review every single contest from week 7 of the NFL season so far. 00:00 – Intro 02:38 – DEN/NO 06:40 – NE/JAX 16:...
NFL Week 7 Preview
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson get you ready for Week 7 of the NFL season by previewing and analyzing every game including blockbuster matchups betwee...
Lions vs Brian Flores, WR Trades w Ronde Barber | Week 7 Mid-Week Special
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson are joined by Pro Football HOF’er Ronde Barber to discuss the Lions' matchup against Brian Flores and the Vikings def...
NFL Week 6 Review
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo analyze and review every single contest from week 6 of the NFL season so far. 00:00 – Intro 02:05 – SF/SEA 08:50 ...
NFL Week 6 Preview
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson get you ready for Week 6 of the NFL season by previewing and analyzing every game including blockbuster matchups betwee...
Drake Maye In, Robert Saleh & Derek Carr Out | NFL Week 6 Mid-Week Special w/ Brad Spielberger & Ari Meirov
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson are joined by former PFF colleagues Brad Spielberger and Ari Meirov to discuss the Patriots’ change at QB to Drake Ma...
NFL Week 5 Review
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Steve analyze and review every single contest from week 5 of the NFL season so far. 00:00 – Intro 02:29 – TB/ATL 11:40 – NYJ/MIN 22:32...
NFL Week 5 Preview
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson get you ready for Week 5 of the NFL season by previewing and analyzing every game from TNF thru MNF. 00:00 – Intro 04...
QB Deep Dive with J.T. O'Sullivan (The QB School)
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson are joined by The QB School's J.T. O'Sullivan to break down the play of Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Sam Darnold and...
NFL Week 4 Review
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo recap every single contest from week 4 of the NFL season except for Monday Night Football's two games. 00:00 – Intr...
NFL Week 4 Preview
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson get you ready for Week 4 of the NFL season by previewing and analyzing every game from TNF thru both Monday night games...
NFL Week 4 Wednesday Special with Rich Gannon, Kalyn Kahler
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson are joined by 2002 NFL MVP Rich Gannon to discuss veteran QB play and ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler for a fascinating deep dive...
NFL Week 3 Review
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Steve recap every single game from week 3 of the NFL season except for Monday Night Football (duh!) 00:00 – Intro 02:00 – NE/NYJ 06:45 –...
NFL Week 3 Preview
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson get you ready for Week 3 of the NFL season by previewing and analyzing every game from TNF thru both Monday night games...
Rookie WRs & QBs with Mike Renner
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson are joined by CBS Sports' Mike Renner to discuss rookie QB play, what is shaping up to be a historic WR class of 2024, ...
NFL Week 2 Review
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Steve recap every single game from week 2 of the NFL season - so far! 00:00– Intro 01:40– BUF/MIA 11:40 - NYG/WAS 20:40 – NYJ/TEN 42:20...
NFL Week 2 Preview
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson get you ready for Week 2 of the NFL season by previewing and analyzing every game from Thursday thru Monday night. 00:0...
NFL Week 2: Wednesday Special with Jay Gruden, Dean Blandino
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson are joined by former NFL head coach Jay Gruden to discuss QB play around the league and how Will Levis, Anthony Richard...
NFL Week 1 Review
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Steve recap every single game from week 1 of the NFL season - so far! 00:00 - 12:05 - BAL/KC 12:05 - 19:40 - GB/PHI 19:40 - 33:40 - PIT/AT...
NFL Week 1 Preview: All 16 Games
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo analyze and make their picks for every single Week 1 matchup, getting you ready for all the action across the NFL this ...
2024 Storylines to Watch + Special Guest Dean Blandino
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson break down the Storylines to Watch this 2024 NFL season, plus special guest Dean Blandino joins the show to discuss the...
2024 NFL Draft Class: Post-Preseason Evaluations
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson go through all 32 players selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft and evaluate what they saw from them in the...
2024 NFL Season Preview: AFC West
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson preview the AFC West with key players/units, best case/worst case scenarios, and all of the notable storylines that wil...
2024 NFL Season Preview: AFC South
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson preview the AFC South with key players/units, best case/worst case scenarios, and all of the notable storylines that wi...
2024 NFL Season Preview: AFC North
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson preview the AFC North team-by-team and explain why there could be three Super Bowl contenders in this division. The guy...
2024 NFL Season Preview: AFC East
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson preview the top-heavy AFC East. The guys definitely don’t agree who’ll win the division this year - with Steve beli...
2024 NFL Season Preview: NFC West
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson preview the NFC West with key players/units, best case/worst case scenarios, and all of the notable storylines that wil...
2024 NFL Season Preview: NFC South
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson preview the NFC South with key players/units, best case/worst case scenarios, and all of the notable storylines that wi...
2024 NFL Awards Predictions | MVP, Super Bowl Champs & More LIVE From Circa in Las Vegas
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo predict all of the NFL’s awards from MVP to rookies of the year and even the ‘Heisman of the NFL’ the Dwight Step...
2024 NFL Season Preview: NFC North
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson preview the NFC North with key players/units, best case/worst case scenarios, and all of the notable storylines that wi...
NFL Contenders & Pretenders: Chicago Bears, New York Jets & More
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson explain a new preseason content schedule as the their time with PFF nears its end. Beginning Thursday, Check The Mic is...
2024 NFL Season Preview: NFC East
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our first full-length podcast, Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson preview the NFC East with key players/units, best case/worst case scenarios, and all ...
Building the NFL’s Perfect Offense & Defense
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo draft against one another to select their perfect 11-player offensive and defensive teams. From Patrick Mahomes & Josh ...
NFL's Most Underappreciated Players
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Sam’s Preseason Predictions Extravaganza, with The 33rd Team, will be recorded live from Circa in Las Vegas, on Thursday, August 22nd. In th...
Top 10 QB Situations Entering 2024
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Sam’s Preseason Predictions Extravaganza, with The 33rd Team, will be recorded live from Circa in Las Vegas, on Thursday, August 22nd. In th...
Welcome to Check the Mic with Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check the Mic with Steve Palazzolo and Sam Manson is the ultimate NFL podcast for the dedicated football fan. Join Steve & Sam as they bring their uni...