Oct 30, 202646 minS3
The road to Canton begins NOW! The 2026 Ohio high school football playoffs are officially here, and it's WIN OR GO HOME across Northwest Ohio! On this week's **Gridiron 419 Week 11 Preview Show**, Chris Schmidbauer and...
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Gridiron 419—your home for Northwest Ohio high school football! Join hosts Chris and Dan three times each week for game previews, week-by-week reactions, coach and player interviews, rankings, playoff coverage, and the biggest stories from across the 419. New episodes are released three times every week, bringing you everything you need to stay connected throughout the season—from early-week reactions and analysis to game previews and interviews with coaches and guests. We cover programs including Whitmer, Central Catholic, St. John's Jesuit, Anthony Wayne, Perrysburg, Springfield, Fremont Ross, Findlay, Clay, Northview, Southview, and more. Whether you're a player, coach, parent, alumni, or passionate fan, Gridiron 419 delivers in-depth analysis and celebrates the traditions of Friday Night Lights. Subscribe and join us as we cover the game and celebrate the 419!
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Welcome to Gridiron 419, your home for Northwest Ohio high school football! Join hosts Chris and Dan three times each week for game previews, week-by-week reactions, coach and player interviews, rankings, playoff coverage, and the biggest stories from across the 419.
What has Gridiron 419 covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ohio High School Football Playoffs 2026: Round 1 Picks, Predictions & Upsets!" (30 October 2026, 46 minutes), "Inside the 419 - Woodmore Football: From 2-8 to 10-0! A HISTORIC Turnaround" (29 October 2026, 51 minutes), and "Ohio High School Football Playoffs Are SET! | Week 10 Reactions, Upsets & First-Round Matchups" (27 October 2026, 44 minutes).
How often does Gridiron 419 publish?
Gridiron 419 publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 43 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Gridiron 419?
Booking probability for Gridiron 419 is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Gridiron 419 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Gridiron 419's contact route on record: verified email.
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- Oct 29, 202651 minS3
From 2-8 to 10-0. From rebuilding a struggling program to making HISTORY! The Woodmore Wildcats have completed one of the most remarkable turnarounds in Northwest Ohio high school football, finishing the 2026 regular...
Episode #24
Ohio High School Football Playoffs Are SET! | Week 10 Reactions, Upsets & First-Round Matchups
Oct 27, 202644 minS3*The 2026 Ohio High School Football Playoffs are SET! Who's IN, who's OUT, and which Northwest Ohio teams are ready for a championship run?* The regular season is officially in the books, conference champions have been...
- Oct 23, 202646 minS3
EVERYTHING IS ON THE LINE! | 2026 Northwest Ohio High School Football Week 10 Preview One final Friday night. Championship dreams. Playoff positioning. Rivalries with everything at stake. The final week of the 2026 Ohio...
Episode #22
Inside the 419 - The Pressure of Winning: Liberty Center HC Casey Mohler on Championships & Archbold
Oct 23, 202640 minS3THE PRESSURE OF PERFECTION! What does it take to build a championship program—and how do you keep winning when anything less than a title feels like a disappointment? Liberty Center Tigers head football coach Casey...
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- Oct 16, 202635 minS3
The stakes have NEVER been higher! Week 9 of Northwest Ohio high school football is here, and undefeated seasons, conference championships, and playoff hopes are all hanging in the balance! On this week's **Gridiron 419...
Episode #20
FROM 0-10 TO 8-0! Ben Kaufman on Ottawa-Glandorf's Incredible Turnaround - Inside the 419
Oct 16, 202636 minS3What a difference a year makes for Ottawa-Glandorf football! After finishing 0–10 in 2025, the Titans have stormed to an incredible 8–0 start in 2026 under first-year head coach Ben Kaufman. Now, with an undefeated...
- Oct 8, 202645 minS3
The Maumee Panthers are making a push toward the 2026 OHSAA football playoffs, and head coach Evan Karchner joins Chris and Dan on Gridiron 419: Inside the 419 to discuss the program's turnaround, the culture he's...
- Oct 4, 202638 minS3
Week 7 of Northwest Ohio high school football delivered statement wins, heartbreaking finishes and some huge individual performances — and we’re breaking it all down on Gridiron 419. Chris and Dan react to the biggest...
- Oct 2, 202638 minS3
Week 7 of Northwest Ohio high school football is here, and the schedule is loaded with huge games, conference implications and plenty to debate. On this week’s Gridiron 419 Preview Show, Chris and Dan break down the...
Episode #16
Eastwood Is Rolling: HC Sam Cotterman Talks NBC Race, Otsego Win & What's Next | Inside the 419
Oct 1, 202637 minS3Eastwood football is alone at the top of the NBC — and head coach Sam Cotterman joins Gridiron 419 to break down how the Eagles got there. On this edition of Inside the 419, we sit down with Eastwood head football coach...
- Sep 28, 202636 minS3
Week 6 of Northwest Ohio high school football is in the books — and the picture around the 419 is getting a whole lot clearer. Chris and Dan break down the biggest results, performances and storylines from another huge...
- Sep 25, 202637 minS3
Five weeks are in the books, and the Northwest Ohio high school football picture looks a lot different than it did in August. On this special Inside the 419 Midseason Audit, Chris and Dan go back through the preseason...
- Sep 21, 202646 minS3
WE WERE WRONG! Week 5 of Northwest Ohio high school football delivered upsets, blowouts and some serious statements! Fremont Ross stunned Findlay, Otsego delivered a dominant performance, and the race for conference...
- Sep 18, 202634 minS3
It's Week 5 of the 2026 Northwest Ohio high school football season, and we're approaching the midway point! Which teams are separating themselves from the pack, which contenders are facing critical tests, and which...
- Sep 18, 202648 minS3
What makes Toledo Central Catholic one of the premier high school football programs in Northwest Ohio? Central Catholic head football coach Greg Dempsey joins Gridiron 419 for this edition of Inside the 419. We talk...
- Sep 5, 202641 minS3
Week 3 of the 2026 Northwest Ohio high school football season is in the books, and Gridiron 419 is breaking down the biggest results, surprises, statement wins and standout performances from across the 419. Chris and...
- Sep 4, 202647 minS3
Week 3 of the 2026 Northwest Ohio high school football season is here, and Gridiron 419 is breaking down the biggest games, storylines and predictions from across the region. Chris and Dan preview five of the most...
- Sep 3, 202659 minS3
On this edition of Gridiron 419, Chris and Dan take a big-picture look at the State of the 419 — the teams rising fastest, the programs with questions to answer, the early surprises, and what we may have learned about...
- Aug 30, 202652 minS3
Week 2 of the 2026 Northwest Ohio high school football season is in the books, and Gridiron 419 is breaking down the biggest statements, surprises, and takeaways from Friday night across the 419. Chris and Dan react to...
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