American Football

About American Football

American Football is the untold tale of the rough-and-tumble origins of the National Football League. Produced and presented by Michael Strahan and narrated by actress and pro football enthusiast Kate Mara, this podcast reaches back into the past to explain the dirty, bloody, and tumultuous beginnings of America's most popular sport. Born from the grassroots of Middle America in the early 20th century, football exploded in popularity but quickly became rife with class conflict both on the field and off. Together, new immigrants and the American underclass fought to play a brand-new sport that defined the American spirit but was controlled by the American elite. American Football is a fast-paced tale about the creation of the game as it transitions from an amateur sport defined by drama and corruption to one of the most premier leagues in the world. The central figures in this story, some famous and some forgotten, drive forward this drama series that mirrors American history. From The HISTORY® Channel, SMAC Entertainment, and Misher Films, American Football brings together today’s greatest players, coaches, and personalities to explore the history of the sport. It features a unique play-by-play format that recreates classic games using the renowned voices of our modern era. Listen as each episode introduces us to the extraordinary heroes whose dreams and desires shaped football into what it is today.

Publisher

The HISTORY® Channel, SMAC Entertainment, Misher Films

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Nov 2022

Latest episode

1 Dec 2022

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Dec 2022

   Episode 8: The Grange War

   Not satisfied to control the fate of Red Grange, the greatest player in the game, C.C. “Cash and Carry” Pyle decided to form his own rival league to take on the NFL directly.

2. 

   1 Dec 2022

   Episode 7: The Iceman Cometh

   First there was Thorpe, then Pollard. Now, a small-town, all-American was about to redefine what was possible for football, both on the field and off.

3. 

   1 Dec 2022

   Episode 6: A New York Giant

   Five years in and the young NFL was a success – if the goal of every team was to lose money.

4. 

   1 Dec 2022

   Episode 5: Papa Bear

   Lombardi, Belichick, Landry, Shula – only a handful of names so completely evoke the heart and soul of a team.

5. 

   1 Dec 2022

   Episode 4: The Human Torpedo

   In 1920, the first official year of the NFL’s storied history, its success was anything but assured.

6. 

   1 Dec 2022

   Episode 3: Gentleman Joe

   While Jim Thorpe helped resuscitate the pro game on the field, the loose affiliation of teams were still in desperate need of organization and legitimacy. With an ever-changing number of self-interested owners, competing for ticket sales and victory at all costs, they needed a new sheriff who could come in and impose order.

7. 

   1 Dec 2022

   Episode 2: Path Lit by Great Flash of Lightning

   Rocked by an unproven betting scandal, the professional game needed a bright new star to light its way.

8. 

   1 Dec 2022

   Episode 1: Canton, Ohio

   The sport of American football began as a stand-in for war – a place where young men at elite colleges could prove their mettle fighting on the gridiron.

9. 

   29 Nov 2022

   Trailer: American Football

   American Football is the untold tale of the rough-and-tumble origins of the National Football League.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

117 ratings

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