Robert Mays
@robertmays
Host of The Athletic Football Show. Formerly of Grantland and The Ringer.
As someone who has seen dozens of Nine Inch Nails shows, this type of energy was obvious during the B stage stuff on that tour — as it was happening. This has been an extremely cool moment for a huge fan of the band and of electronic music. I truly cannot wait to see it culminate on Saturday.
Hey guys. This is Goodie, our new @onetailatatime.bsky.social foster who's been with us for a few weeks. She's from a rural shelter, and is discovering the joys of being a pup in a house. She's adoptable, and would enjoy a loving home that will help her keep coming out of her shell.
Have thought about this 30 Rock scene a lot the past week. No reason in particular.
Big fan of the Yacht-Master that Aikman wears these days. The black bezel with the black rubber is such a clean look. Not sure I'd wear it with a suit, but it's a banger of a summer watch.
Podcast friends: We're less than a week out from The Athletic Football Show LIVE at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. January 7th, doors at 6:30. There are only a few tickets left, and we'd love to see you there. Handing out some awards, Q&A, meet-and-greet. Gonna be a good time.
There’s a restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood called Asian Cuisine Express that also serves some of the best al pastor in the city. Meaning you can get tacos, al pastor fried rice (!), and crab rangoon for lunch. Which is essentially my perfect meal.
The Week 15 slate has some absolute bangers on it, and we dove into all of it on The Athletic Football Show preview. Including a Philip Rivers comeback that has me feeling...a little nervous! Full show: pod.fo/e/364c33
On today's Athletic Football Show, @natetice.bsky.social joined me to highlight 10 characters who've quietly shaped the 2025 NFL season. Innovative coaches. Players representing larger ideas. And Jackson Hawes. A lot of Jackson Hawes. A fun time, if you can believe it. Full show: pod.fo/e/34c682
I have listened to this song about 10,000 times in the past week. You could use it to power your car.
Today's Hangover was more ... existential than normal. Rumination on the first 24 starts of Caleb Williams' career, the Texans attempts to figure it out on offense, and how much the Rattler-Shough decision really matters for the Saints. Full show: pod.fo/e/345a2a
Oh, hello. (The upside to my having no awareness of the NFL schedule in a given week is that every Monday is a fun surprise.)
A week into the season, the Chiefs are a home dog for the first time in years, with an offense that's already straining. We dove into Eagles-Chiefs and the other great matchups from the weekend on the Athletic Football Show's Week 2 preview. Full show: pod.fo/e/3295a6
On today's Athletic Football Show, @danpizzuta.bsky.social joined me to run through our first impressions of some new units and faces from around the NFL. That includes Cam Ward. Who I will be watching every week, just to feel alive. Full show: pod.fo/e/328a87
This season, we'll also be moving our flagship shows IN PERSON for the first time ever — coming to you guys from our new Athletic Football Show studio in Chicago. Podcasts are better in person. And we're so excited to bring a new look and feel to our shows all year.
It's season 6 of The Athletic Football Show, and this year is going to look and feel different than ever before. @davehelman.bsky.social is officially joining @qbklass.bsky.social and I for our weekly recap and preview shows, along with hosting Building The Beast w/ Dane Brugler every Wednesday.
Enjoying a lazy Sunday? There are full previews for every division in the NFL waiting in The Athletic Football Show feed (or YouTube channel). Your ideal grilling-yardwork-lay around the house companion for a long weekend. youtube.com/@TAFootballS...
We made it. Our final division preview on The Athletic Football Show. Today, it's the AFC North. Is it finally the Ravens year? Can Aaron Rodgers turn back the clock? Can the Bengals defense be *anything.* And...the Browns. Full show: pod.fo/e/320a33
Don't know if it's the best division, but it might be the most compelling. AZ's playoff push. Stafford's last ride? The Niners trying to bounce back. Seattle's gamble on a new offense. It's the Athletic Football Show's NFC West preview. Full show: pod.fo/e/31f8b0
The NFC North preview kinda feels like the Athletic Football Show's unofficial birthday. First show we ever did. And still one of my favorites every year. @qbklass.bsky.social and @davehelman.bsky.social join me for deep dive into the division of my youth. Full show: pod.fo/e/31da55