Hurdle the Line

Hurdle the Line is a UK-based NFL podcast that blends weekly analysis, strong opinions, and proper football banter into a consistently entertaining listen. Part of the Asleep at Work Network, the show is built around the experience of following the NFL from this side of the Atlantic — balancing deep knowledge of the league with the humour and perspective of British fans. Hosted by a rotating panel including Fletch, Chapman, Sam, Tom, and Oli, Hurdle the Line covers everything that matters across the NFL landscape. Episodes regularly feature game reviews and previews , team and quarterback storylines , coaching decisions , trade and draft discussions , and playoff and Super Bowl breakdowns . The panel isn’t afraid to disagree, which leads to lively debates and plenty of memorable moments. What sets Hurdle the Line apart is its tone: informed w

Hurdle the Line is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 152 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 Hurdle the Line, a sports show with 152 episodes published.

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  Episode #151

  10 Things We Learned From Pre-Season Week 1

  Aug 18, 20261h 2m

  Join Chapman, Fletch, and Batch in this episode of Hurdle the Line, your go-to amateur NFL podcast, as we dive into the biggest stories shaping the league this summer! This week it's all about the first week of the NFL's pre-season. QB battles ‍♂️ new running back on the block everyone's trending down All of this and more... Whether you’re looking for expert analysis, hot takes, or just a fun, casual chat about all things NFL, this episode has it all. Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes, follow us on social media and Discord, and check out our fantasy football and college football pods for even more content! Show Notes & Resources - Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hurdle-the-line/id1737875041 - Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4PjFxcSJyaYWNO6I2Pzgse - Other https://linktr.ee/hurdletheline Follow & Support Us Subscribe so you don’t miss episodes Like / comment your thoughts on this week Share with fellow College Football fans DM or comment your topic ideas for next time Asleep at Work Network Website: https://www.aawnetwork.com Discord: [https://discord.gg/U6KkTFBKkw] Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/aaw_network] Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/aaw_network] Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/aawnetwork] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@aawnetwork] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #150

  NFC Team Draft

  Aug 11, 20261h 3m

  Join Chapman, Fletch, Sam and new boy Olly in this episode of Hurdle the Line, your go-to amateur NFL podcast, as we dive into the biggest stories shaping the league this summer! This week we take a look at NFL news, from the RBs gettin' paid, to the Bills' new stadium and more. We preview the NFC's 2026 season by using our new 'Team Draft Model' to figure out who wins each division, favourites to take the conference and favourites to pick top of the draft. All of this and more... Whether you’re looking for expert analysis, hot takes, or just a fun, casual chat about all things NFL, this episode has it all. Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes, follow us on social media and Discord, and check out our fantasy football and college football pods for even more content! Show Notes & Resources - Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hurdle-the-line/id1737875041 - Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4PjFxcSJyaYWNO6I2Pzgse - Other https://linktr.ee/hurdletheline Follow & Support Us Subscribe so you don’t miss episodes Like / comment your thoughts on this week Share with fellow College Football fans DM or comment your topic ideas for next time Asleep at Work Network Website: https://www.aawnetwork.com Discord: [https://discord.gg/U6KkTFBKkw] Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/aaw_network] Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/aaw_network] Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/aawnetwork] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@aawnetwork] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #149

  AFC Team Draft

  Aug 4, 202654 min

  Join Chapman, Batch, Sam and new boy Olly in this episode of Hurdle the Line, your go-to amateur NFL podcast, as we dive into the biggest stories shaping the league this summer! This week we take a look at NFL news, from Cousins being named the Raiders' starter, Denzel Ward's new contract and much more. We preview the AFC's 2026 season by using our new 'Team Draft Model' to figure out who wins each division, favourites to take the conference and favourites to pick top of the draft. All of this and more... Whether you’re looking for expert analysis, hot takes, or just a fun, casual chat about all things NFL, this episode has it all. Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes, follow us on social media and Discord, and check out our fantasy football and college football pods for even more content! Show Notes & Resources - Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hurdle-the-line/id1737875041 - Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4PjFxcSJyaYWNO6I2Pzgse - Other https://linktr.ee/hurdletheline Follow & Support Us Subscribe so you don’t miss episodes Like / comment your thoughts on this week Share with fellow College Football fans DM or comment your topic ideas for next time Asleep at Work Network Website: https://www.aawnetwork.com Discord: [https://discord.gg/U6KkTFBKkw] Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/aaw_network] Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/aaw_network] Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/aawnetwork] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@aawnetwork] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #148

  Future Headlines: What Does the NFL Look Like In 2027?

  Jul 28, 20261h 16m

  Join Chapman, Batch, Sam and Fletch in this episode of Hurdle the Line, your go-to amateur NFL podcast, as we dive into the biggest stories shaping the league this summer! This week we take a look at NFL news, like Kyle Shanahan's car accident, Kerby Joseph's unfortunate tweet, and Diego Pavia's NFL career lasting a whopping *checks notes* 20 minutes? Then we move on to our main topic: future headlines. No flying cars, no hover boards and no falling in... never mind. We travel to the future to bring you the NFL's February 2027 headlines. The international series goes where? A hiring felt across the ocean both the Bills AND Bengals win the Super Bowl? All of this and more... Whether you’re looking for expert analysis, hot takes, or just a fun, casual chat about all things NFL, this episode has it all. Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes, follow us on social media and Discord, and check out our fantasy football and college football pods for even more content! Show Notes & Resources - Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hurdle-the-line/id1737875041 - Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4PjFxcSJyaYWNO6I2Pzgse - Other https://linktr.ee/hurdletheline Follow & Support Us Subscribe so you don’t miss episodes Like / comment your thoughts on this week Share with fellow College Football fans DM or comment your topic ideas for next time Asleep at Work Network Website: https://www.aawnetwork.com Discord: [https://discord.gg/U6KkTFBKkw] Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/aaw_network] Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/aaw_network] Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/aawnetwork] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@aawnetwork] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #147

  Welcome to the NFL Summer House

  Jul 7, 202643 min

  Join Chapman, Fletch and Batch in this episode of Hurdle the Line, your go-to amateur NFL podcast, as we dive into the biggest stories shaping the league this summer! This week we open up by talking about the latest NFL news. Maxx Crosby's potential move to the 49ers, and the fact the news it... slow. Then we go to our NFL summer houses. Each host is allowed to invite 4 NFL players to a week long holiday anywhere in the world - we pick our 4. Whether you’re looking for expert analysis, hot takes, or just a fun, casual chat about all things NFL, this episode has it all. Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes, follow us on social media and Discord, and check out our fantasy football and college football pods for even more content! 🔗 Show Notes & Resources - 🎧 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hurdle-the-line/id1737875041 - 🎧 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4PjFxcSJyaYWNO6I2Pzgse - 🎧 Other https://linktr.ee/hurdletheline 📱 Follow & Support Us 🎧 Subscribe so you don’t miss episodes 👍 Like / comment your thoughts on this week 🔁 Share with fellow College Football fans 💬 DM or comment your topic ideas for next time 🔗 Asleep at Work Network 🌐 Website: https://www.aawnetwork.com 🪩 Discord: [https://discord.gg/U6KkTFBKkw] 🐦 Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/aaw_network] 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/aaw_network] 😊 Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/aawnetwork] 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@aawnetwork] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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