Football America!
Football America!
Podcast Description
Football America is a show about stories that matter—discussed by people who don’t. Why? Because this beautiful game deserves all of the spotlight. Football raised us. We obsess over it. We fight about it. We name our dogs after retired players, then name our children after those dogs. We talk football the way Sinatra sang songs: with conviction. And drunk. Each week, Dave Dameshek’s embarrassing habit of assigning meaning to frivolous stats is on full display as he is joined by a host of celebrities, players, and well-meaning people who play experts on television. Hilarity ensues. Debate follows. It’s a love letter to football written in spicy mustard. Football America! is synonymous (see what we did there?). This isn’t just a sport. It's our national identity… but it’s also a sport.
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The podcast delves into a myriad of football-related topics, covering everything from the significance of preseason games to memorable player stories. Episodes like Climbing Mt. Lombardi showcase discussions about teams likely to miss playoffs, while The Things that Matter focuses on identifying key elements that truly impact the season. The emphasis on cultural ties and personal anecdotes elevate the humor and enjoyment surrounding the football experience.

Football America is a show about stories that matter—discussed by people who don’t. Why? Because this beautiful game deserves all of the spotlight. Football raised us. We obsess over it. We fight about it. We name our dogs after retired players, then name our children after those dogs. We talk football the way Sinatra sang songs: with conviction. And drunk. Each week, Dave Dameshek’s embarrassing habit of assigning meaning to frivolous stats is on full display as he is joined by a host of celebrities, players, and well-meaning people who play experts on television. Hilarity ensues. Debate follows. It’s a love letter to football written in spicy mustard. Football America! is synonymous (see what we did there?). This isn’t just a sport. It’s our national identity… but it’s also a sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 2025 Football America! Mid-season Awards. We’re presenting awards to: 1. Guy who constantly gets mentioned as an MVP candidate but has zero chance of winning. 2a. Team currently in playoff position but won’t be by season’s end. 2b. Team currently not in playoff position but will be by season’s end. 3. Team you’d least want to be rooting for (if you’re a Jets fan, you could theoretically be excited by the trades). 4. Best single getup of the season so far. 5. Best uniform matchup. 6. the most handsome Football America! Mike Ryan Ruiz and Ten Day Tony join to make their picks with Dave Dameshek and the gang on this episode of Football America!
(Photo by Paul Sancya/AP)
Timestamps:
(00:00) The 2025 Football America! Mid-season Awards Show
(38:44) Pick Six – Week 10
(41:50) Games to Watch and Games to Pick- Week 10
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Host: Dave Dameshek
Guests: Mike Ryan Ruiz, Ten Day Tony
Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes
Director: Danny Benitez
Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes
Executive Producer: Bradley Campbell
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