Episode 11: Year One

The Lions define success by wins and losses. But members of the Columbia University Marching Band — who are sometimes the only Columbia students in the stands — couldn't care less how their team actually does. (At least, that's what they'd like you to think.) Both groups are defi ...  Show more

Everybody knows football is a tough, violent sport. But the long-term consequences of playing — particularly as they relate to concussions — have only recently started to emerge. The game has gotten safer, but it still poses big risks for the young men who play it. Football forev ...  Show more

Beware teams coming off a magical season. Often, it’s hard to repeat.Oddsmakers have set win totals for this upcoming season for every FBS team and ESPN’s Chris Fallica has been scanning the board, looking for value. The Bear joins AP’s Ralph Russo to talk overs and unders.Chris ...  Show more

Colin examines the Bears search for a new head coach and has some serious questions about the current approach they are taking. He gives you his Herd Hierarchy ranking the top 10 teams in the NFL after the conclusion of the regular season. Plus, Nick Wright from First Things Firs ...  Show more

No one loves to lose. But even if you are a GOAT on a great AND lucky team (and sure, we can debate about who the GOAT is – drop us a line at goodsport@ted.com), no one wins every time. So how do people who face loss after loss keep fighting to win? Jody speaks with Nikky McCray, ...  Show more

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) What happened to the Ravens? / Did the Chiefs lucky against the Texans? (24:20) Shocked that Jayden Daniels and the Commanders defeated the Lions? (37:03) Report: Ben Johnson is finalizing a deal ...  Show more