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Welcome to the UFL Insiders Podcast (formerly The XFL Insider Podcast). Check back weekly for special guests, breaking news, matchup reviews/previews and updates regarding everything UFL.
The following is a description of Episode #27 of the UFL Insiders Podcast: Introductions: Matthew *AFN Update -Shout out Writers/Contributors and Partners -News Dropping Weekly *Week 1 Game Overview/Preview -Summary of St. Louis Battlehawks at Houston Roughnecks (Cory) -Biggest Takeaways/Highlights from Week 1 (Positive or Negative) -Keys to Success for Week 2 -St. Louis 31 Houston 6 - Tickets Sold: 7,124, Average TV Rating: (FOX): 690,000 -Summary of San Antonio Brahmas at Arlington Renegades (Jay) -Biggest Takeaways/ Highlights from Week 1 (Positive or Negative) -Keys to Success for Week 2 -San Antonio 9 Arlington 33 - Tickets Sold: 10,114, Average TV Rating: (FOX): 584,000 -Summary of Michigan Panthers at Memphis Showboats (Jesse) -Biggest Takeaways/Highlights from Week 1 (Positive or Negative) -Keys to Success for Week 2 -Michigan 26 Memphis 12 - Tickets Sold: 4,373, Average TV Rating: (ESPN): 569,000 -Summary of Birmingham Stallions at D.C. Defenders (Drew) -Biggest Takeaways/Highlights from Week 1 (Positive or Negative) 8:05 CST -Keys to Success for Week 2 -Birmingham 11 D.C. 18 - Tickets Sold: 12,254, Average TV Rating: (ESPN): 395,000 *Week 2 Schedule -04/04/25 (Friday): Birmingham Stallions at Michigan Panthers, 7:00 PM CST/ 8:00 PM EST on FOX -04/05/25 (Saturday): Memphis Showboats at D.C. Defenders, 7:00 PM CST/ 8:00 PM EST on ABC -04/06/25 (Sunday): Houston Roughnecks at Arlington Renegades, 11:00 AM CST/ 12: 00 PM EST on ESPN -04/06/25 (Sunday): San Antonio Brahmas at St. Louis Battlehawks, 5:30 PM CST/6:30 PM EST on FS1 -2025 Schedule https://www.theufl.com/schedule *Expansion Talks: -Article: https://www.ctinsider.com/waterbury/article/ufl-2025-cheshire-dykeman-20248854.php -BillBoard in Seattle: April Fools Joke: https://x.com/UFLdaily/status/1907207203913662593 Closing: Matthew UFL Stats: https://www.foxsports.com/ufl/stats Referral Link to SWVLE: http://swvle.com/r/afn Thanks for listening! Please like, share and follow for more UFL Insiders Podcast updates! Open Theme for Episode: Heavy Vision X K. Sparks - “Dramatic Trap-Opportunity (instrumental)” Closing Theme for Episode: Nbhd Nick - “Go Hard or Go Home” Guest: Cory Lozier X: https://x.com/cory_lozier Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cory.lozier YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sportzbeast Guest: Texans Talking Football (Jay) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@texanstalkingfootball YouTube: Show more...
The following is a description of Episode #24 of the UFL Insiders Podcast: Live stream starts at 7:30PM CST Introductions: Marvin and Matthew *Marvin Interview -Playing/Personal Experience to this point -How was your time spent this off season? -What keeps you motivated going into the 2025 season after the 2024 1-9 record season? -One of the best parts of the 2024 Houston team was the defense. Can you describe what it's like working with Coach Wilson? -Do you feel like the Roughnecks will be improved this season? If so how/why -Fan Questions Closing: Marvin Moody
*Upcoming UFL Schedule -February 27th: Players Report to Training Camp -March 3rd: Training Camp Begins -First cuts happen March 21st (week before season kickoff) -UFL Season Begins Friday, March 28th, at 7:00 PM CST/ 8:00 PM EST on FOX! *SWVLE -Promo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FSSjmd2xDw&feature=youtu.be -Referral Link to SWVLE: http://swvle.com/r/afn Closing: Matthew End Stream https://www.foxsports.com/ufl/marvin-moody-player-stats https://www.theufl.com/schedule Referral Link to SWVLE: http://swvle.com/r/afn
The following is a description of Episode #23 of the UFL Insiders Podcast: Introductions: Jarren Horton and Matthew *Jarren Interview -How did spending a full season away from coaching help your long-term vision of building an elite defense? -You have several players on the Showboats who played on the Maulers team in 2023, and it was your defense that carried that team to the championship game. What does it mean having familiar players like Mark Gilbert and Boogie Roberts join you on the Showboats? -As the son of a pro football player you grew up around pro football players and locker rooms. How did that shape your ability to communicate with players on a level where they accept your coaching? -As a defensive guru, how do you plan for a deep team like the Stallions who can pass and run at a championship level? -Fan Questions -Do you feel the UFL is considered a developmental league? Closing: Jarren Horton *AFN Updates -2025 UFL Season Plans -Introduce SWVLE: Promo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FSSjmd2xDw / Referral Link: swvle.com/r/afn *UFL Season Begins Friday, March 28th, at 7:00 PM CST/ 8:00 PM EST on FOX! Closing: Matthew https://www.theufl.com/schedule Thanks for listening! Please like, share and follow for more UFL Insiders Podcast updates! Open Theme for Episode: Heavy Vision X K. Sparks - “Dramatic Trap-Opportunity (instrumental)” Closing Theme for Episode: Nbhd Nick - “Go Hard or Go Home” Guest: Jarren Horton Twitter/X: https://x.com/JarrenHorton YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrenHorton Creator/Host: Matthew Tyler Website: https://alternativefootballnetwork.com Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TheOfficialAFN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlternativeFootballNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlternativeFootballNetwork IG: https://www.instagram.com/alternativefootballnetwork/ Editor-in-Chief of UFL Insiders Podcast: XFLMikeG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095058836844 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/XFLMikeG Presented by https://alternativefootballnetwork.com/ Produced by Tyler Digital Media Productions LLC and Matthew Tyler Special thanks to the UFL Recorded on 02/11/25
The following is a description of Episode #19 of the UFL Insiders Podcast: Mark Nelson joins the show to breakdown the UFL Championship game in St. Louis. We also discuss his in person attendance at the game.
Introductions: Mark and Matthew
*UFL Championship Game: -Marks experience attending the event -Birmingham Stallions 25, San Antonio Brahmas 0 (XFL Mike G and RJ) 27,396 in Attendance (Tickets Sold) and 1.596 Million Average TV Viewers on FOX
The following is a description of Episode #16 of the UFL Insiders Podcast:
Introductions: Matthew and Alan *Week 8 Game Reviews: -Memphis Showboats 18, Michigan Panthers 24 9370 in Attendance and 673,000 Average TV Viewers on FOX -Houston Roughnecks 28, Birmingham Stallions 35 10,245 in Attendance and 254,000 Average TV Viewers on ESPN 2 -D.C. Defenders 21, St. Louis Battlehawks 26 (Brian) 32,403 in Attendance and1,100,000 Average TV Viewers on ABC -Arlington Renegades 15, San Antonio Brahmas 20 (RJ and XFLMike G) 11,395 in Attendance and 545,000 Average TV Viewers on FOX *Quick Recap of Week 9 Games: -Saturday, May 25th - St. Louis Battlehawks at Arlington Renegades, 11:00 am CST/ 12:00 PM EST on ABC -Saturday, May 25th - Birmingham Stallions at San Antonio Brahmas, 2:00 PM CST / 3:00 PM EST on ABC -Sunday, May 26th - D.C. Defenders at Memphis Showboats, 1:30 PM CST/ 2:30 PM EST on FOX (Regional) -Sunday, May 26th - Michigan Panthers at Houston Roughnecks, 1:30 PM CST/ 2:30 PM EST on FOX (Regional)
The following is a description of Episode #15 of the UFL Insiders Podcast: Introductions: Matthew and Ryan *Week 7 Game Reviews: -Memphis Showboats 23, Arlington Renegades 47 (DeMarcus Clip) 8042 in Attendance and 586,436 Average TV Viewers on ESPN -St. Louis Battlehawks 26, Birmingham Stallions 30 (Ryan and Brian) 14,056 in Attendance and 758,284 Average TV Viewers on FOX -Michigan Panthers 22, D.C. Defenders 9 (Mike T Bell) 12,222 in Attendance and 665,001 Average TV Viewers on ESPN -San Antonio Brahmas 15, Houston Roughnecks 12 (XFL MikeG) 6,134 in Attendance and 572,585 Average TV Viewers on ESPN *Quick Recap of Week 8 Games: -Saturday, May 18th - Memphis Showboats at Michigan Panthers, 3:00 PM CST/ 4:00 PM EST on FOX -Saturday, May 18th - Houston Roughnecks at Birmingham Stallions, 7:00 PM CST/ 8:00 PM EST on ESPN 2 -Sunday, May 19th - D.C. Defenders at St. Louis Battlehawks, 11:00 AM CST/ 12:00 PM EST on ABC -Sunday, May 19th - Arlington Renegades at San Antonio Brahmas, 3:00 PM CST/ 4:00 PM EST on FOX Closing: Ryan and Matthew Mike Mitchell Attendance Tweet:https://twitter.com/ByMikeMitchell/status/1789758974658572482 Mike Mitchell TV Ratings Tweet: https://x.com/ByMikeMitchell/status/1790408046281179196 Thanks for listening!
The following is a description of Episode #14 of the UFL Insiders Podcast: Introductions: Matthew and Mark *Week 6 Game Reviews: -Birmingham Stallions 39, Memphis Showboats 21 5609 in Attendance and 956,000 Average TV Viewers on ABC Houston Roughnecks 8, St. Louis Battlehawks 22 (KJ) 32,969 in Attendance and 829,000 Average TV Viewers on FOX Arlington Renegades 27, Michigan Panthers 28 (Mike T. Bell) 7428 in Attendance and 929,000 Average TV Viewers on FOX San Antonio Brahmas 12, DC Defenders 18 (RJ) 14,303 in Attendance and 1,220,000 Average TV Viewers on FOX *Quick Recap of Week 7 Games: -Saturday, May 11th - Memphis Showboats at Arlington Renegades, 12:00 PM CST/ 1:00 PM EST on ESPN -Saturday, May 11th - St. Louis Battlehawks at Birmingham Stallions 3:00 PM CST/ 4:00 PM EST on FOX -Sunday, May 12th - Michigan Panthers at DC Defenders 11:00 AM CST/ 12:00 PM EST on ESPN -Sunday, May 12th - San Antonio Brahmas at Houston Roughnecks 2:00 PM CST/ 3:00 PM EST on ESPN Closing: Mark and Matthew Thanks for listening! Please like, share and follow for more UFL Insiders Podcast updates! Mike Mitchell TV Ratings Tweet: https://twitter.com/ByMikeMitchell/status/1787856001724543410 Mike Mitchell Attendance Tweet: https://x.com/ByMikeMitchell/status/1787244582838698077
The following is a description of Episode #13 of the UFL Insiders Podcast: Introductions: Matthew and Avión *Injury Recap for Week 6 Games: -Saturday, May 4th - Birmingham Stallions at Memphis Showboats, 11:00AM CST/12:00PM EST on ABC -Saturday, May 4th - Houston Roughnecks at St. Louis Battlehawks, 2:00PM CST/3:00PM EST on FOX -Sunday, May 5th - Arlington Renegades at Michigan Panthers, 12:00PM CST/1:00PM EST on FOX -Sunday, May 5th - San Antonio Brahmas at DC Defenders, 3:00PM CST/4:00PM EST on FOX
The following is a description of Episode #10 of the UFL Insiders Podcast: Writer Anthony Miller joins the show live to breakdown week 3 of the United Football League. Introductions: Matthew and Anthony *Check in with Anthony *Week 3 Game Review: -D.C. Defenders 29, Arlington Renegades 28 (Anthony Miller) 8,411 in Attendance and 534,000 Average Tv Viewers on ESPN
-Memphis Showboats 14, Birmingham Stallions 33 (Brady Ray) 12,265 in Attendance and 837,000 Average Tv Viewers on FOX
-Houston Roughnecks 20, Michigan Panthers 34 (Mike T Bell) 6,952 in Attendance and 974,000 Average Tv Viewers on ABC
-St. Louis Battlehawks 31, San Antonio Brahmas 24 (RJ) 11,790 in Attendance and 1.023 Million Average Tv Viewers on ABC
*Quick Recap of Week 4 Games -Saturday, April 20th Memphis Showboats at St. Louis Battlehawks, 11:30AM CST/12:30PM EST (ABC)
-Saturday, April 20th D.C. Defenders at Birmingham Stallions, 6:00PM CST/ 7:00PM EST (FOX-Regional)
-Saturday, April 20th Michigan Panthers at San Antonio Brahmas, 6:00PM CST/ 7:00PM EST (FOX-Regional)
The following is a description of Episode #9 of the UFL Insiders Podcast: UFL Insiders is back to review week 2 of the UFL with guest Aidan Burke. Introductions: Matthew and Aidan *Check in with Aidan *Week 2 Game Review: -Brahmas 20, Showboats 19.(XFLMikeG) 8,971 in Attendance and 718,000 Average Tv Viewers on ESPN -Renegades 24, Battlehawks 27. (Brian Gertler and DeMarcus Cullors) 40,317 in attendance and 908,000 Average Tv Viewers on ABC -Stallions 20, Panthers 13. (Mike Bell) 7,475 in attendance and 903,000 Average Tv Viewers on ESPN -Roughnecks 18, Defenders 23. (KJ Priesmeyer) 15,052 in attendance and 849,000 Average Tv Viewers on FOX *Quick Recap Week 3 Games -Saturday, April 13th D.C. Defenders at Arlington Renegades, 12:00PM CST/ 1:00PM EST (ESPN) Memphis Showboats at Birmingham Stallions, 6:00PM CST/ 7:00PM EST (FOX) -Sunday, April 14th Houston Roughnecks at Michigan Panthers, 11:00AM CST/ 12:00PM EST (ABC) St. Louis Battlehawks at San Antonio Brahmas, 2:00PM CST/ 3:00PM EST (ABC) Closing: Matthew and Aidan San Antonio Brahmas vs Memphis Showboats Extended Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SqhTBx0WKw Arlington Renegades vs. St. Louis Battlehawks Extended Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrW0S3zgTYo Birmingham Stallions vs. Michigan Panthers Extended Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx24IqNLFXE Houston Roughnecks vs. D.C. Defenders Extended Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwpaEBN_288
Open Theme for Episode: Heavy Vision X K. Sparks - “Dramatic Trap-Opportunity (instrumental)” Closing Theme for Episode: Nbhd Nick - “Go Hard or Go Home” Guest: Aidan Burke Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UFLCenter Website: https://uflboard.com/
The following is a description of Episode #8 of the UFL Insiders Podcast: Contributors from Alternative Football Network join the show to breakdown week 1 of the UFL. Introductions: Matthew *Quick review of episode plans and guests *Discuss game attendance in Houston and travel plans for next week in Memphis *Week 1 Game Review: -Birmingham Stallions 27, Arlington Renegades 14.(Brady and Demarcus) 14,153 in attendance and averaged 1.181 million viewers on FOX. -St. Louis Battlehawks 16, Michigan Panthers 18. (Mike T. Bell) 9,444 in attendance and averaged 1.349 million viewers on FOX. -D.C. Defenders 12, San Antonio Brahmas 2.(XFL Mike G and RJ) 13,164 in attendance and averaged 960K viewers on ESPN -Memphis Showboats 18, Houston Roughnecks 12.(KJ Priesmeyer) 9,157 in attendance and averaged 703K viewers on ESPN *Quick Recap of week 2 games (Who, Where, When): -Saturday, April 6th San Antonio Brahmas at Memphis Showboats 11:00AM CT/12:00PM ET (ESPN) -Saturday, April 6th Arlington Renegades at St. Louis BattleHawks 7:00PM CT/8:00PM ET (ABC) -Sunday, April 7 Birmingham Stallions at Michigan Panthers 11:00AM CT/12:00PM ET (ESPN) -Sunday, April 7 Houston Roughnecks at D.C. Defenders 3:00PM CT/4:00PM ET (FOX) Stallions vs Renegades Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11f5AI7hINY&t=347s
The following is a description of Episode #7 of the UFL Insiders Podcast:
Christian is a Writer and Reporter for the DC Defenders at UFL Newsroom.
Introductions: Christian and Matthew
-Any updates since our last conversation? -Travel plans for the upcoming season? *DC Defenders Update *UFL Final Rosters -Notable Cuts or Updates *NFL Adopting XFL Style Kickoff *UFL Season Begins Saturday!
*Week 1
-Saturday, March 30th: Birmingham Stallions at Arlington Renegades, 12:00 PM CT/1:00 PM ET (FOX) St. Louis Battlehawks at Michigan Panthers, 3:00 PM CT/4:00 PM ET (FOX)
Welcome to the UFL Insiders Podcast (formerly The XFL Insider Podcast). Check back weekly for special guests, breaking news, matchup reviews/previews and updates regarding everything UFL.
