• 4 Downs of Roasting Chestnuts, 2025 Wrapped, Christmas Mayhem & Algorithm Fatigue
    Dec 24 2025

    1st Down: Dan Quinn, College Football Playoff Committee, F Tha Streets & The Lolita Express — Vinny kicks things off with Dan Quinn firmly on the hot seat, the College Football Playoff falling flat, the rise of the F Tha Streets movement, and Chris Tucker’s Epstein file getting pulled. (02:28)


    2nd Down: Christmas Mayhem & 2025 Wrapped — Vinny reflects on Christmas traditions, childhood memories, and wraps up 2025 with a bow. (29:24)


    3rd Down: Algorithm Fatigue — Social media is the silent Grinch. Vinny breaks down how algorithms are quietly draining our joy, distorting reality, and turning scrolling into the ultimate holiday buzzkill. (46:53)


    4th Down: ‘Twas the Down Before Christmas — To close it out, Vinny shares a special Deep In The Field Christmas story. (58:09)


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 4 Downs of Kai Cenat, NFL Injuries, Ball Isn't Life & Everything Evolves
    Dec 18 2025

    1st Down: Kai Cenat Reveals Struggles With Mental Health — Vinny reacts to Kai Cenat’s recent video opening up about his mental health, leaving fans wondering: is this real, a stunt, or a sign of something deeper? Hint: Everyone must evolve. (05:05)


    2nd Down: NFL Injuries Are Piling Up — Injuries across the league are reaching alarming levels. Vinny breaks down why the NFL is seeing more bodies break down, how the game itself has evolved, and whether today’s players are being pushed past their limits. (20:00)


    3rd Down: “Ball Isn’t Life” Anymore — The modern athlete looks way different now. Vinny dives into how the trajectory of pro athlete careers is shifting away from actually being on the field at all times. (34:07)


    4th Down: Holiday Dilemmas — To close it out, Vinny runs through some crazy holiday dilemmas and gives his unsolicited advice. (46:35)


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    55 mins
  • 4 Downs of Risk vs. Reward, Sherrone Moore Fired, The Return of Phillip Rivers & Vinny’s Ultimate Christmas Movies List
    Dec 11 2025

    1st Down: Sherrone Moore Fired — Scandal strikes again at University of Michigan with the firing Sherrone Moore for an ‘inappropriate work relationship.’ Vinny dives into the mess Coach Moore created for himself why he should be a cautionary tale for all men. (03:42)


    2nd Down: Jayden Daniels Needs to Sit Down We break down why he needs to shut it down for the season, how injuries are piling up, and why teams must protect their franchise players from themselves. (20:36)


    3rd Down: The Return of Philip Rivers At 44 years old, Philip Rivers is BACK. Vinny explains why this comeback makes more sense than people think. (42:11)


    4th Down: Vinny’s Ultimate Christmas Movie List — We’re closing the show with holiday vibes: classics, sleepers, family favorites, and the undisputed Christmas movie GOATs. If you’re building your December watchlist, start here. (54:35)


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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 4 Downs of Father Time, Talent Development, Athletes Going Broke & The Death of Sneaker Culture
    Dec 4 2025

    1st Down: The NFL’s Patience Problem With the NFL season rounding out, many teams are looking toward next season already. But, are organizations discarding talent way too soon? (05:22)

    2nd Down: Odell Beckham Jr. & The Harsh Reality of Athlete Finances We get into the headlines around OBJ’s financial struggles and what it reveals about money management, fame, and the pressure athletes face behind the scenes. (20:24)

    3rd Down: The Death of Sneaker Culture? Vinny talks resellers, hype culture, a shift in consumer behavior, and why the post-pandemic drop-off feels permanent. (39:13)

    4th Down: Start, Bench, Cut — We end the show with a fun game of “Start, Bench, Cut.” (55:08)

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    59 mins
  • 4 Downs of ‘Michael’, Nepo Babies, Family Matters & Thanksgiving Rules
    Nov 19 2025

    Happy Wednesday, y’all!

    1st Down: First Look at Michael We break down the newly released trailer for Michael, the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic starring Jafaar Jackson. (3:33)

    2nd Down: Nepotism in Sports — Kiyan Anthony, Bronny James, Arch Manning & Shedeur Sanders… Is “nepo baby” discourse valid in sports? We get into the reality of family legacy, expectations, pressure, and how sons of superstars are navigating today’s sports landscape. Who’s living up to the hype—and who isn’t? (14:36)

    3rd Down: How Family Dynamics Have Shifted in 2025 — From the decline of strong matriarch figures to independent living, relocation, and cultural shifts—why extended families are not as close as they once were. (32:57)

    4th Down: Vinny’s 10 Commandments of Thanksgiving — Vinny lays down the laws of the land when it comes to Thanksgiving food, etiquette, and traditions. (43:13)

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    56 mins
  • 4 Downs of Throwbacks, Allen Iverson vs. Bubba Chuck, Iconic Athletes & The End of an Era
    Oct 29 2025

    Happy Wednesday, y’all! This week, we’re mixing nostalgia, culture, and conversation in true Deep In The Field fashion.

    1st Down: Uniform Power Rankings — We’re ranking the best throwback and alternate uniforms we’ve seen this NFL season, from the Kelly Greens to the Orange Crush classics. (4:50)

    2nd Down: The Allen Iverson Documentary — Vinny dives deep into the new 3-part Allen Iverson docuseries on Prime Video, unpacking Iverson’s legacy, cultural impact, and the story that shaped a generation. (18:06)

    3rd Down: Athletes Who Shaped the Culture — Are we past the era of true cultural icons in sports? Or can today’s athletes still transcend the game? (1:00:29)

    4th Down: “Complete the Quote” — We play a quick game with five of A.I.’s most iconic quotes. (1:16:05)

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 4 Downs of Uniform Power Rankings, Commanders PTSD, Shots Fired at Russell Wilson & EBT Tears
    Oct 22 2025

    4 Downs of Uniform Power Rankings, Commanders PTSD, Shots Fired at Russell Wilson & EBT Tears

    Happy Wednesday, y’all! Today, we’re ranking the best alternates of Week 7, talking Commanders fans off the ledge, unpacking the Sean Payton–Russ beef, and talking money, mindset, and EBT reality checks.

    1st Down: Week 7 Uniform Power Rankings and Week 8 Uniform Watch — Wrapping up the alternates we saw last week and going over the alternate uniform schedule for this week (3:43)

    2nd Down: Commanders PTSD — It’s not over yet, folks. The vibes are rough, but Jayden Daniels isn’t RGIII, and this isn’t 2010. (12:50)

    3rd Down: Sean Payton vs. Russell Wilson (Again) — Payton fires subtle shots at Russ, Russ fires back, and somehow we’re still talking about this breakup. (24:44)

    4th Down: From Millions to EBT — Kevin McCall breaks down over financial struggles and having an EBT card. (32:03)

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    46 mins
  • 4 Downs of Week 7 Shoutouts, Commanders Loss, Refs Gone Wild & QB Experiments Gone Wrong
    Oct 20 2025

    Happy Monday, y’all!

    1st Down: Week 7 shoutouts and callouts—the Rams are rolling, the Dolphins look lost, the Colts shock the Chargers, the Broncos pull off the comeback of the season, and the Niners keep stacking wins. (02:35)

    2nd Down: The Commanders got spanked by the Cowboys and fall to 3-4. What happened to the magic from last season? The energy feels off, and it’s getting harder to watch. (15:39)

    3rd Down: NFL officiating in 2025 is officially a problem. The inconsistency is wild—and it’s giving “the NFL is rigged” crowd way too much ammo. (33:49)

    4th Down: Quarterback experiments gone wrong. We’re talking Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Fields, and Trevor Lawrence, from underperforming to just plain underwhelming. (42:20)

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    1 hr and 2 mins