Father-Daughter Duo Doug and Carley spent the last two NFL seasons trying to get Carley to understand THE football. This season, she’s determined to truly figure it out, so if you’re also trying to ~figure it out~ and want mini episodes to help you grasp it while we giggle along the way, you are in the right spot!
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Episode 15: Wait, what happens after the Super Bowl?
Father-Daughter Duo Doug and Carley spent the 2024 NFL season trying to finally get carley to understand NFL football with episodes 1 thru 14. With episodes continuing ad hoc this 2025 off season, she's still determined to truly perfect her knowledge, so if you're also trying to ~figure it out~ while we giggle along the way, you are in the right spot!
00:00 Welcome Back Doug from IR (the flu)
01:32 Super Bowl Recap
03:23 Offseason Moves and Contracts
04:37 Franchise Tags Explained
08:19 Insurance Policies for Players (and Carrie Underwood)
14:04 Team Strategies and Salary Cap
19:44 Draft Strategy, Rookie Contracts, and Free Agency
27:47 Challenges of Maintaining a Winning Team
29:36 Offseason Activities and Preparations
33:24 Final Thoughts (F*ck Oysters) and Sign Off
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6 Feb 2025
Episode 14: All things SUPERBOWL with Big Bro subbing in
Father-Daughter Duo Doug and Carley spent the last two NFL seasons trying to get Carley to understand football. This 2024-2025 season, she's determined to truly perfect her knowledge, so if you're also trying to ~figure it out~ while we giggle along the way, you are in the right spot!
00:00 Introduction to my brother Nick, sitting in for Doug!
01:03 Carley Wants to Try Tackling
03:50 Nick's Football Journey
08:08 Q1: what are the teams doing there so early?
11:47 Q2: Are the media and festivities distracting?
16:01 Q3: What are the game day dynamics
21:30 Nick’s Superbowl Predictions
23:43 Comparing Chiefs and Eagles Strengths
24:30 Carley’s Superbowl Predictions
32:27 Super Bowl Plans and Snacks
38:13 Final Thoughts and Sign Off
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23 Jan 2025
Episode 13: Final Four Teams’ History and Divisional Recap
Father-Daughter Duo Doug and Carley spent the last two NFL seasons trying to get Carley to understand football. This 2024-2025 season, she's determined to truly perfect her knowledge, so if you're also trying to ~figure it out~ while we giggle along the way, you are in the right spot!
00:00 Introduction
02:11 Divisional Round Recap
11:18 AFC and NFC Championship Preview
12:01 Kansas City Chiefs: History and Fun Facts
19:41 Buffalo Bills: A Legacy of Near Misses
27:25 Philadelphia Eagles: History and Highlights
32:43 Washington Commanders: A Storied Franchise
37:06 Super Bowl *TV Glow* Predictions
38:06 Final Thoughts and Sign Off
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12 Jan 2025
Episode 12: Sideline shenanigans and your playoff 101 questions answered!
Doug and Carley tackle the NFL playoffs, breaking down the basics of the postseason structure, wildcard round, and elimination rules to help you 'figure out football'.
24 Dec 2024
Episode 11: Playoff paychecks, end of year ”injuries” and incentives, family nonsense
Father-Daughter Duo Doug and Carley spent the last two NFL seasons trying to get Carley to understand football. This 2024 season, she's determined to truly perfect her knowledge, so if you're also trying to ~figure it out~ while we giggle along the way, you are in the right spot!
00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap
07:20 Playoff Picture and Player Incentives
13:02 Contractual Nuances and Player Decisions
22:12 Fantasy Football Insights and Team Valuations
29:26 Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen
31:01 Quarterback Runs and Injury Risks
34:34 Celebrations and Costly Mistakes
42:58 Red Zone OCTOVIEW?!
46:08 Reds vs. the Steelers?? Goldmember vs. Blues Brothers?
51:59 Wrap Up
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9 Dec 2024
Episode 10: Teams to follow right now, Watchbook continued, and the NFL hot goss
Doug and Carley discuss the NFL hot goss, share teams to follow, and dissect football concepts with a watchbook perspective to help listeners figure out the game.
18 Nov 2024
Episode 9: Boy Math in the playoffs and the Watchbook continued
Father-Daughter Duo Doug and Carley spent the last two NFL seasons trying to get Carley to understand football. This 2024 season, she's determined to truly master it, so if you're also trying to ~figure it out~ while we giggle along the way, you are in the right spot!
00:00 Introduction, Gray Hairs and Betting in Indiana
06:18 NFL Weekend Highlights
10:51 Watchbook Continued: Three and Out
14:11 Watchbook Continued: Clock Management
21:02 Football Coaching and Youth Development
29:05 Playoffs Overview and Boy Math
38:11 Latest on Free Agents
45:19 Wrap Up, peppered with family memories
FIGURE OUT FOOTBALL is a show brought to you by Figure Out Sports Entertainment.
14 Nov 2024
Episode 8: Eras Tour recap, your Playbook for watching, and the latest on trades!
Father-Daughter Duo Doug and Carley spent the last two NFL seasons trying to get Carley to understand football. This 2024 season, she's determined to truly master it, so if you're also trying to ~figure it out~ while we giggle along the way, you are in the right spot!
00:00 Introduction + Weekend Recap
03:24 Carley’s Eras Tour Experience (Travis was there! #Sports!)
10:50 Watching NFL Playbook Topic 1: Reacting to Play Calls
25:30 AI in Football + Analytics in Coaching
33:03 NFL teams Handling Adversity
35:38 Question: Have other teams stayed Undefeated before?
42:48 The Importance of Team Culture
44:39 Trade Deadline Strategies
47:33 Wrap Up
FIGURE OUT FOOTBALL is a show brought to you by Figure Out Sports Entertainment.
27 Oct 2024
Episode 7: Penalties
Father-Daughter Duo Doug and Carley spent the last two NFL seasons trying to get Carley to understand football. This 2024 season, she's determined to truly master it, so if you're also trying to ~figure it out~ while we giggle along the way, you are in the right spot!
00:00 Introduction and Greens Keeper’s “Revenge”
04:34 Today’s Topic: Football Penalties
09:51 Holding
14:03 Pass Interference
18:05 Offsides, False Start, and Illegal Motion
25:48 Behavioral Penalties
26:27 Personal Fouls and Ejections
29:22 Declining Penalties: When and Why
35:54 Carley’s List of Funniest Penalties
44:04 Wrap Up
FIGURE OUT FOOTBALL is a show brought to you by Figure Out Sports Entertainment.
20 Oct 2024
Episode 6: Trades and Salary Cap
Father-Daughter Duo Doug and Carley spent the last two NFL seasons trying to get Carley to understand football. This 2024 season, she's determined to truly master it, so if you're also trying to ~figure it out~ while we giggle along the way, you are in the right spot!
00:00 Introduction and Kicks to the HEAD
01:23 Weekend Recap
03:28 Extra Point Return: Clarification from Ep 5
05:32 Today’s Topic 1: Trade Discussions
16:19 Negotiating Player Contracts
18:13 Today’s Topic 2: Salary Cap Explained
25:21 Upcoming Games and Predictions
32:03 Wrap Up
FIGURE OUT FOOTBALL is a show brought to you by Figure Out Sports Entertainment.
13 Oct 2024
Episode 5: Special Teams
Father-Daughter Duo Doug and Carley spent the last two NFL seasons trying to get Carley to understand football. This 2024 season, she's determined to truly master it, so if you're also trying to ~figure it out~ while we giggle along the way, you are in the right spot!
00:00 Introduction and a Surprise Trip for Dougie
02:43 Today’s Topic: Special Teams
05:33 Special Team 1: Punting
10:02 Special Team 2: Kickoff
12:40 Special Team 3: Field Goals and Extra Points
15:57 Special Teams Strategy Recap
25:29 Q1: Clarifying the Safety Rule
27:52 Q2: Exploring Two-Point Conversions
29:18 Q3: Roughing the Passer Explained
30:35 Q4: Overtime Rules Explained
35:54 Q5: Discussing the Jets Firing Head Coach
FIGURE OUT FOOTBALL is a show brought to you by Figure Out Sports Entertainment.
12 Oct 2024
Episode 4: Doug-Fence (Defense)
Father-Daughter Duo Doug and Carley spent the last two NFL seasons trying to get Carley to understand THE football. This season, she's determined to truly figure it out, so if you're also trying to ~figure it out~ and want mini episodes to help you grasp it while we giggle along the way, you are in the right spot!
00:00 Introduction and Weekend Plans
01:58 Understanding NFL Defense: Doug Fence
03:36 Defensive Line Breakdown
07:00 Linebackers: The Second Line of Defense
12:44 The Secondary: Safeties and Cornerbacks
17:23 Defensive Strategies: Nickel and Dime Packages
23:06 Understanding NFL Schedules and Bye Weeks
32:40 Tackling Rules and Player Safety
37:35 The Legacy of Dick Butkus (???)
38:37 Looking Ahead
FIGURE OUT FOOTBALL is a show brought to you by Figure Out Sports Entertainment.
20 Sept 2024
Episode 3: OFFENSE BABY
Father-Daughter Duo Doug and Carley spent the last two NFL seasons trying to get Carley to understand THE football. This season, she's determined to truly figure it out, so if you're also trying to ~figure it out~ and want mini episodes to help you grasp it while we giggle along the way, you are in the right spot!
00:00 Welcome and ~Home Renovations?~
01:46 Fact Check from Episode 2: Do Refs have Radios?
03:32 Introduction to Offensive Positions
05:23 Understanding the Offensive Line
07:54 Roles of Tight Ends and Wide Receivers
13:09 Play Calls and Formations
14:51 Why Are Positions Named the Way They Are?
19:23 Understanding the Quarterback Sneak
22:36 Explaining the Screenplay
24:51 Pick Six vs. Fumble Six
27:19 The Hip Drop Tackle Controversy
31:52 Fantasy Football and Farewells
FIGURE OUT FOOTBALL is a show brought to you by Figure Out Sports Entertainment.
13 Sept 2024
Episode 2: Let’s get into the basics
Father-Daughter Duo Doug and Carley spent the last two NFL seasons trying to get Carley to understand THE football. This season, she's determined to truly figure it out, so if you're also trying to ~figure it out~ and want mini episodes to help you grasp it while we giggle along the way, you are in the right spot!
00:01 Introduction and Recap of Episode 1
01:04 Basics of American Football
03:15 Offensive and Defensive Strategies
05:09 Player Roles and Communication
10:32 Substitutions and Game Dynamics
16:30 Physicality and Equipment in Football
18:55 Understanding Field Markers and Yard Lines
21:33 Scoring Breakdown: Touchdowns, Field Goals, and Safeties
25:37 End of Week Reflections and Fantasy Football
34:49 Closing Remarks
FIGURE OUT FOOTBALL is a show brought to you by Figure Out Sports Entertainment.
5 Sept 2024
Episode 1: Where are we at with THE football?
Father-Daughter Duo Doug and Carley spent the last two NFL seasons trying to get Carley to understand THE football. This season, she's determined to truly figure it out, so if you're also trying to ~figure it out~ and want mini episodes to help you grasp it while we giggle along the way, you are in the right spot!
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:49 Why are we starting this show?
01:48 The Growing Popularity of the NFL
05:44 Preseason Roster Cuts, Strategies, and Practices
15:22 The Final Roster and Cut Down Day
18:08 NFL Pay Structure and Team Adjustments
20:59 Training Camp and a Few New Terms
26:21 Tiny Dabble in Fantasy Football Strategies
30:06 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead
FIGURE OUT FOOTBALL is a show brought to you by Figure Out Sports Entertainment.
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