The Game - A Football Podcast

The Game is an NFL-based podcast redefining how we look at and talk about sports. We champion female voices, challenge the status quo, and spark the kinds of conversations the sports media world has long overlooked—blending statistics with lifestyle, analysis with authenticity. The Game is where every fan, long-time fans, and newcomers alike pull up a chair. We interview some of the most influential women around the NFL to tell their stories and give you an insider look into their lives at home and around the gridiron. This is where play calls meet culture and community, This is where women call the plays. The Game is hosted by Victoria Henderson, Founder of The Game Media, and Living in a Fantasy, an all-women's Fantasy Football League. Find The Game: On Socials: @thegamethepodcast | Victoria @Heyvictoriahenderson On Substack: www.substack.c

The Game - A Football Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Victoria Henderson, with 54 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.

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  54. Pick Six: Rodgers Final Season, Kristin Juszczyk's Moment & Big Money

  Aug 4, 202632 min

  Clear My Sister's Classroom Wishlist !! NFL, training camp, Aaron Rodgers, contracts, Deebo Samuel, Bijan Robinson, Kristen Juszczyk, Brock Purdy, football news ### Summary In this episode of Her Game Days, Victoria discusses the latest stories in the NFL, including her experience at Rams training camp, insights into the upcoming season, and highlights from Aaron Rodgers' chaotic interview. She also covers contract negotiations involving players like Christian Gonzalez and Deebo Samuel, the record-breaking contract of Bijan Robinson, and the rise of Kristen Juszczyk in the fashion industry. The episode concludes with a speed round of NFL updates, keeping listeners informed on the latest happenings in football. ### Takeaways Game days are for the girls. Training camp offers a unique perspective on players. It's important to support teachers and their needs. Aaron Rodgers' interview was chaotic and revealing. Contract negotiations can create public drama. Deebo Samuel's return is significant for the 49ers. Bijan Robinson's contract sets a new standard for running backs. Kristen Uzchak is making waves in the fashion industry. Brock Purdy's family news adds a personal touch to his story. Staying updated on NFL news is crucial for fans. 00:00 "Game days are for the girls." 01:25 "We take so many things so seriously." 06:31 "Aaron Rodgers is completely unhinged." 14:54 "Please stop talking about my contract." 24:07 "Deebo Samuel is back at the 49ers." 32:34 "Kristen Juszczyk is having her moment." 36:24 "Brock Purdy is expecting baby number two." 40:08 "Speed round of NFL updates." ## Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Her Game Days 02:53 Training Camp Insights 06:02 NFL Season Kickoff 08:51 Aaron Rodgers' Chaotic Interview 13:57 Contract Drama in New England 19:09 Debo Samuel's Return to the 49ers 24:07 Bijan Robinson's Record Contract 30:03 Kristen Uzchak's Rise in Fashion 35:04 Brock Purdy's Family News 39:58 Speed Round of NFL Updates Support the show Thanks for listening to Her Game Days! We're happy you're here. If you enjoyed the episode, please send it to a friend, share it on social, or leave us a cute 5-star review. GET ON THE SEASON 2 LIST for the Social Club & Fantasy Football League: Join the Club SEND US A HOT TAKE OR LISTENER QUESTION WE CAN SHARE ON THE SHOW : victoria@thegamethepodcast.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Instagram | TikTok Love you, bye!

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  53. We're Officially Her Game Days + This Week's Pick Six

  Jul 29, 202632 min

  Send us Fan Mail The Football Social Club | Episode released July 28, 2026 The Game has a new name — and it's ours. Victoria kicks off this episode with the official rebrand to Her Game Days , why it captures what this community has always been about, and her own origin story (a lost bet on a second date, a Detroit Lions jersey, and a friendship group that turned into a movement). Then it's straight into the Pick Six: the six biggest stories in the NFL this week, plus a rapid-fire round of everything else you need to know before Sunday. So no woman has to do game day alone — new fans, lifelong die-hards, and everyone in between, this one's for you. In This Episode [00:00] The Rebrand: Game Days Are For Her. The Game is now Her Game Days, the Football Social Club. What the new name means, why it matters for the next generation of women fans, and why this community was never about proving you belong in a "boys' club." [03:17] Victoria's Origin Story: How a lost bet on a second date turned into a lifelong Lions fandom, a group chat, and eventually this whole community — and why Her Game Days exists for the women who got into football through a guy and stayed for themselves. [05:15] Housekeeping: Substack + Fantasy Football We're live on Substack: hergamedays.substack.com All socials are now @HerGameDays Season 2 of Living in a Fantasy , our fantasy football league, has its waitlist open now. Sign-up details drop once the season kicks off, with returning leaguers hearing from us no later than August 10th . Link in the description — share it with any woman in your life, new fan or die-hard. [06:44] Training Camp Diaries Victoria's in San Diego and headed to Rams training camp Monday — her first ever camp experience. She's got tickets to four different camps this summer and will report back next week. This Week's Pick Six 1. Justin Herbert & Madison Beer Are Engaged. The Chargers QB popped the question to the Grammy-nominated pop star. Both Pisces, birthdays five days apart, and — per Victoria — one of the more believable romances in the NFL/pop-star crossover universe (joining Olivia Culpo & Josh Allen, Taylor & Travis, and the now-ended Cardi B & Stefon Diggs). Herbert is signed through a five-year, $262.5M extension; his 2026 salary of $24M is fully guaranteed. 2. Jalen Carter Is Now the Highest-Paid Defensive Tackle Ever. A four-year, $152M extension (worth up to $160M, $106M guaranteed) makes Carter the highest-paid DT in NFL history at $38M/year. Victoria also revisits a difficult chapter from his time at Georgia, a fatal car crash involving a teammate and a staffer following the team's national title celebration, and the toll it's taken on him since. 3. Vita Vea Wants Out of Tampa: The Bucs DT requested a trade after extension talks fell through, he's in the final year of his deal with no guaranteed money left. He wants a West Coast team, ideally the Raiders, to be closer to home. Victoria breaks down why the guaranteed-money conversation is basically a relationship metaphor (you'll have to listen). 4. Daniel Jones Is Fully Cleared and Ready for Camp. The Colts QB confirms he's recovered from the torn Achilles that ended his breakout 2025 season, the one that turned him from a Giants cautionary tale into the guy who beat out Anthony Richardson and signed the largest two-year contract in NFL history ($88M, up to $100M). 5. Kyle Shanahan Comes Forward After His Car Crash: The 49ers head coach was seriously injured in a mid-July collision, with a broken nose, three ribs, a broken hand, 40 stitches, and a severe concussion. Initially reported as the other driver's fault, Shanahan corrected the record himself this week, taking responsibility for the crash. 6. Eric Bieniemy's Family Situation: A developing and difficult story out of Kansas City: the Chiefs OC's wife was shot by their son and is now in stable condition following surgery. Bieniemy has stepped away from camp to be with his family. Sending good energy to Eric and Mia. Rapid Fire: News You Should Know Brian O'Neill (Vikings RT) signs a $96M extension through 2030 Jacoby Brissett (Cardinals QB) gets a raise to $15.5M as presumptive starter Aaron Rodgers confirms 2026 is officially his last season — and gives a rare update on his private life Tyreek Hill escalates his divorce proceedings George Pickens (Cowboys WR) playing on the 2026 franchise tag A Cardinals front-office staffer faces an indefinite ban over a draft leak and gambling investigation; he's appealing Daniel Adongo , a former Colts linebacker, was deported this week A Patriots wide receiver's now-iconic shirtless, barefoot training camp entrance Patrick Mahomes spotted beachside with Brittany Mahomes, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant Ben Steele (Commanders TE coach) fired following a DWI arrest, just months into the job Links Substack: hergamedays.substack.com Instagram / Socials: @HerGameDays Fantasy Football Waitlist ("Living in a Fantasy"): link in episode description Thanks for listening to another Pick Six. Keep up with everything Her Game Days on socials, and we'll see you next week for a training camp update. Support the show Thanks for listening to The Game! We're happy you're here. If you enjoyed the episode, please send it to a friend, share it on social, or leave us a cute 5-star review. JOIN THE COMMUNITY of women in our Substack community for gameday chats, exclusive articles, and more NFL by the girls. Thegamehq.substack.com SEND US A HOT TAKE OR LISTENER QUESTION WE CAN SHARE ON THE SHOW : victoria@thegamethepodcast.com or https://www.instagram.com/thegame.hq FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: The Game: Instagram | TikTok Victoria Henderson: Instagram | TikTok Love you, bye!

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  52. Pick Six: Touching Grass, Beers with JJ Watt and Braxton Berrios on Beauty Products

  Jul 22, 202625 min

  Send us Fan Mail Pick Six Big news first: The Game is becoming Her Game Days Fantasy League pre-registration drops at the end of this month; league opens in August. Last year: 1,300 girls, 17,000 draft picks, and Ja'Marr Chase as the unanimous No. 1 pick (100% of leagues). Expect Josh Allen to repeat as the top QB pick again this year. And the bigger news — the brand is renaming from The Game to Her Game Days , rolling out across social and Substack by the end of the month. The reasoning: it's not just about the podcast anymore; it's about the community around it. One IRL event is already on the books for this season. In this episode: 00:00 — Fantasy League update + a big announcement: The Game is becoming Her Game Days ~3:15 — Story 1: JJ Watt's sweet fan moment (and a Shark Tank cameo) 06:49 — Story 2: Braxton Berrios aces Alex Earle's skincare shelf, 11 for 11 ~9:45 — Story 3: Tom Brady vs. Logan Paul — publicity stunt or brand damage? ~15:00 — Story 4: The NFL's grass problem, courtesy of the World Cup ~18:20 — Story 5: Cam Skattebo's Fanatics Fest backflip, explained by a former gymnast ~20:35 — Story 6: Aaron Donald may un-retire to play alongside Myles Garrett 25:06 — Outro: brand partnerships for the fantasy league Support the show Thanks for listening to The Game! We're happy you're here. If you enjoyed the episode, please send it to a friend, share it on social, or leave us a cute 5-star review. JOIN THE COMMUNITY of women in our Substack community for gameday chats, exclusive articles, and more NFL by the girls. Thegamehq.substack.com SEND US A HOT TAKE OR LISTENER QUESTION WE CAN SHARE ON THE SHOW : victoria@thegamethepodcast.com or https://www.instagram.com/thegame.hq FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: The Game: Instagram | TikTok Victoria Henderson: Instagram | TikTok Love you, bye!

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  51. Pick Six - The Men’s Names are the Headlines but the Women are the Heros

  Jul 15, 202641 min

  Send us Fan Mail Pick 6: The Women Are the Whole Story This Week The men make the headlines. This week, the women are the story — in nearly every single one. Here's your Pick 6. In this episode: 00:00 — A little pep talk: "But did you grow?" 04:12 — The Seahawks just sold for $9.6 billion — and a woman is running the show ~17:30 — Juju Smith-Schuster gets married, Taylor and Travis crash the wedding ~22:30 — The 2026 QB rankings are in, and Mahomes isn't No. 1 ~27:45 — The wedding report: three NFL couples make it official ~33:30 — Live from the ESPYs: Miles Garrett takes home an award ~35:15 — Taylor and Travis resurface post-wedding, wedding bands and all 36:05 — Adam Schefter re-ups with ESPN through the 2030s ~40:00 — Fantasy league news is coming Use Code, The Game at checkout for 10% off your Cuso's Order! https://cusocuts.com/thegame Support the show Thanks for listening to The Game! We're happy you're here. If you enjoyed the episode, please send it to a friend, share it on social, or leave us a cute 5-star review. JOIN THE COMMUNITY of women in our Substack community for gameday chats, exclusive articles, and more NFL by the girls. Thegamehq.substack.com SEND US A HOT TAKE OR LISTENER QUESTION WE CAN SHARE ON THE SHOW : victoria@thegamethepodcast.com or https://www.instagram.com/thegame.hq FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: The Game: Instagram | TikTok Victoria Henderson: Instagram | TikTok Love you, bye!

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  50. JusT&T Married, Jonathan Cooper's Case Escalates, and Baker Mayfield Draws a Line in the Sand

  Jul 8, 202629 min

  Send us Fan Mail Pick Six: Taylor & Travis Tie the Knot, Jonathan Cooper's Case Escalates, and Baker Mayfield Draws a Line in the Sand Victoria is broadcasting from Miami for the first time — new apartment, new city, same Pick Six energy. This week: the wedding of the decade, an engagement that's been a long time coming, a beef that's either staged or very real, an assault case working through Douglas County Court, Tyreek Hill's murky 2026 outlook, and three contract situations worth watching before training camp opens. Listen for the full breakdown. Show notes and timestamps below. In this episode (00:00) Miami, at last. A year of recording from hotel rooms, Buffalo, Hawaii, and her mom's house ends with Victoria finally on the ground in her own Miami apartment — plus training camp tickets for both coasts. (02:47) Story 1: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married. The July 3rd Madison Square Garden wedding, officiated by Adam Sandler — a Happy Gilmore 2 friendship come full circle. Taylor in Christian Dior haute couture (reportedly Dior's first-ever bridal haute couture). No bridesmaids or groomsmen; Austin Swift and Jason Kelce stood as man of honor and best man. Over 1,000 guests, zero phones, and a guest list that doubled as an NFL WAG roll call: Brittany Mahomes, Kelly Stafford, Camille Kostek, Anna Zemmer, Claire Kittle, Sierra, Maddie Major, Emily Mayfield, and Samantha McAfee. Simone Biles claps back at the internet for doubting she and Taylor even know each other. And the NFL's conspicuous silence on the wedding — will Vogue get there first? (11:43) Story 2: Brooklyn Adams and Amon-Ra St. Brown are engaged. The Game's second-ever guest and the woman running the St. Brown Foundation is officially becoming a St. Brown. A win for the Lions' notoriously tight-knit WAG circle. (11:43) Story 3: Jaden Daniels vs. Brandon Ayuk. A World Cup heckle, a "mama's boy" callout tied to Daniels' mom-slash-agent Regina, a mutual unfollow, and an "I'll run it 5-on-5" Instagram taunt. Insiders are split on whether it's a real rift or a trolling bit — bad optics either way for an unsigned free agent. (15:36) Story 4: Broncos linebacker Jonathan Cooper faces a felony assault charge. Two arrests in one week, conflicting accounts of a domestic violence incident, a forensic exam documenting a choking injury, and a consolidated felony case. Cooper was released on personal recognizance bond July 3rd with a strict no-contact order; a disposition hearing is set for July 24th. The Broncos have excused him from mandatory minicamp but haven't taken a public stance. Victoria's take: the league's fines don't match the severity, and it's time for real accountability. (18:57) Story 5: Tyreek Hill's 2026 is a question mark. Still rehabbing multiple torn knee ligaments and a dislocated knee, still unsigned, and without a team to manage the injury narrative for him. A 2026 season on the field is looking less likely by the week. (22:46) Contract watch: Pickens, Lamar, Mayfield, and Hopkins. George Pickens signs his $27.3M franchise tag and reports to minicamp — holdout over. Lamar Jackson's restructured deal pushes $84.49M to 2027, and owner Steve Bisciotti wants an extension done before free agency, but nothing's signed. Baker Mayfield is pushing for $50M/year and has drawn his own line: a deal by July 30th or negotiations wait until after the season — no holdout regardless. And DeAndre Hopkins is taking his time, naming Joe Burrow as a dream QB and drawing rumored interest from the Bengals, Vikings, Chiefs, and Commanders. Fantasy football fans: pre-sign-ups for The Game's all-women fantasy league drop in the coming weeks. League reopens in August with new features. Share this one with a friend who needs the Taylor and Travis debrief. Tags: NFL news, Taylor Swift Travis Kelce wedding, NFL WAGs, Jonathan Cooper Broncos, Jaden Daniels Brandon Ayuk, Amon-Ra St. Brown engagement, Tyreek Hill 2026, Lamar Jackson contract, Baker Mayfield contract, George Pickens, DeAndre Hopkins free agency, women's fantasy football Support the show Thanks for listening to The Game! We're happy you're here. If you enjoyed the episode, please send it to a friend, share it on social, or leave us a cute 5-star review. JOIN THE COMMUNITY of women in our Substack community for gameday chats, exclusive articles, and more NFL by the girls. Thegamehq.substack.com SEND US A HOT TAKE OR LISTENER QUESTION WE CAN SHARE ON THE SHOW : victoria@thegamethepodcast.com or https://www.instagram.com/thegame.hq FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: The Game: Instagram | TikTok Victoria Henderson: Instagram | TikTok Love you, bye!

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