Between the Coasts: The Midwest Sports Podcast

Midwest/National NBA and NFL coverage without the noise. Between the Coasts brings real conversation to you.

Between the Coasts: The Midwest Sports Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Between the Coasts: The Midwest Sports Podcast, a arts show with 26 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  BETWEEN THE COASTS — EPISODE 25 NFL Week 1 Reactions • Big Ten Week 2 Preview • The NFL Rundown • NFC North Week 1

  Sep 12, 202657 minS1

  NFL Week 1 is officially underway, and we’re breaking down the biggest early takeaways. We react to Seattle’s win over New England, San Francisco’s dominant performance against the Rams in Australia, and what those games told us about Drake Maye, Brock Purdy, the Rams, and more. Then we shift to college football with a preview of the biggest Big Ten Week 2 matchups, including Ohio State vs. Texas, Oklahoma vs. Michigan, Oregon vs. Oklahoma State, and Iowa State vs. Iowa . After that, it’s time for The NFL Rundown with the latest injuries, roster news, and player updates before we close with our full NFC North Week 1 preview for the Bears, Lions, Packers, and Vikings. Week 1 is here, the pressure is real, and football season is officially in full swing. This is, Between the Coasts.

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  Between the Coasts: The Midwest Sports Podcast

  BETWEEN THE COASTS — EPISODE 24 Kawhi Fallout • Michigan Controversy • College Football Week 1 Winners & Losers • THE NFL RUNDOWN • NFL Week 1 Kickoff

  Sep 9, 202656 min

  Football is officially back! We kick things off with a quick update on the Kawhi Leonard and Clippers situation before diving into a wild weekend of college football. We break down the biggest Big Ten performances, the controversial ending between Michigan and Western Michigan, and our biggest winners and losers from around the country. Then it’s time for The NFL Rundown , covering the latest news, injuries and storylines from around the league before we preview the first two games of the 2026 NFL season: Patriots vs. Seahawks and 49ers vs. Rams in Australia . College football chaos, NFL Week 1 and plenty of debates—football season is officially here. ️ This is, Between the Coasts.

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  Episode #23

  BETWEEN THE COASTS — EPISODE 23 College Football Is BACK • UNC & USC Week 0 Reactions • NFL Roster Cut Chaos • Preseason Week 3

  Sep 1, 202656 minS1

  Football is officially BACK ! We kick things off with the biggest storylines from the opening weekend of college football. Bill Belichick and UNC make a statement against TCU, USC starts the season with an explosive performance, and we break down which teams impressed us, which teams should already be concerned, and whether it’s time to start buying the early hype. Then we head to the NFL, where roster cutdown weekend brought plenty of surprises. Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement and returning to the Rams, Odell Beckham Jr. earns a spot on the Giants’ 53-man roster, and several recognizable names suddenly find themselves looking for new teams. We also break down the latest Josh Jacobs situation and what it means for Green Bay, the biggest trades and roster moves around the NFC North, Keenan Allen’s latest news, and the players who helped—or hurt—their chances during the final week of the NFL preseason. This is, Between the Coasts.

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  Episode #22

  College Football Draws the Line • NFL News & Pro Bowl Changes • Preseason Week 2 • 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Guide

  Aug 28, 202652 minS1

  College football is changing fast, and we’re breaking down what it means for the future of the sport. We discuss the growing impact of NIL and roster instability, the SEC, Big Ten and Big 12 drawing a line on players returning from the professional ranks, and whether college football needs stronger leadership moving forward. Then we head to the NFL for the latest news, signings and injury updates—including the latest surrounding Josh Jacobs—before discussing the NFL’s decision to move on from the Pro Bowl Games while keeping Pro Bowl honors. Does this actually make being named a Pro Bowler more meaningful? Finally, we recap the biggest takeaways from Week 2 of the NFL preseason and get you ready for your 2026 fantasy football draft with our favorite strategies, crowded WR rooms to watch, tight ends to target, sleepers, potential busts and more. This is, Between the Coasts.

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  Episode #21

  Episode 21:NBA Vets Find New Home/College Football Top 25/Does the NFL Need a Preseason ?

  Aug 24, 202650 minS1

  Today on Between the Coasts , we discuss some of the new homes for veteran players around the NBA. Should college athletes be allowed to return to college after declaring for the NFL Draft? We share our thoughts on the issue, including how a judge’s decision could potentially impact the future of the game. Next, with recent surges in injuries, some believe the NFL should eliminate the preseason. We break down why that decision could actually create bigger problems for the league. Finally, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has discussed the possibility of international teams joining the league. What could that look like for the future of the NFL, and what would it mean for the players? This is, Between the Coasts.

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