Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells walks Catherine through the NFL week the way he'd walk a rookie through a game plan: here's what the slate looks like, here's what the tape actually says, and here's why the box score is usually lying to you. Each episode Parcells takes the league's live coaching and front-office calls; the fourth down, the benching, the deadline trade and tells you exactly what he'd have done in that chair, teaching Catherine the reasoning behind every decision as he goes. What she learns pulls the stories out of him, so four decades of sidelines, locker rooms, and draft-room arguments arrive not as war stories but as the lessons that produced them.
Football Doesn't Lie: Week 8 Surprises and Upcoming Trade Deadline
Bill Parcells and Catherine Zadzora look back at Week 8 in the NFL with questions about the Cowboys defense. Bill talks about trading messages with Bucs HC Todd Bowles after a rainy victory without a pass attempt. Bill recalls how he prepared his team for those wet games. What was Bill's biggest rival team when he was coaching? The Broncos held off the Chiefs and Bill likes how the Denver team is put together.
The NFL Trade deadline is coming up and Catherine asks how many teams are looking to make moves. Wrapping up with the 2 minute drill, which modern QB star reminds you of a historical QB.
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29 Oct 2026
Football Doesn't Lie: Halftime Coaching, Superstitions, and State of Officiating
Bill Parcells and Catherine Zadzora start the Week 7 recap with the Bengals trailing at halftime only to score 35 unanswered points in the 2nd half. Bill goes in the locker room to explain how a coach talks to his team to turn those tides. How are the Vikings still undefeated? Bill was impressed with the Lions' defense against the Packers. Catherine explores the things that Bill was superstitious about while he was coaching. What does Bill think about the current state of officiating in the NFL? Plus, the two-minute drill on which old-school QB would do well in today's league?
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22 Oct 2026
Football Doesn't Lie: Making Changes and Real Contenders
Bill Parcells and Catherine Zadzora see the Colts making big front office changes and Bill explains what it really takes to turn a losing team around. Onto NFL Week 6, Caleb Williams returns to the Bears and the Titans get their first win. Why have we seen so many clock mistakes this season? Bill stresses the importance of the clock and keeping your time outs to control that clock when you need to.
Bills talks about the teams that have separated themselves as contenders. Catherine asks about using Travis Hunter on both sides of the ball. Bill remembers players like Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson, that played two different sports. Plus, Bill gives his thoughts on some of the best stadiums in the NFL.
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15 Oct 2026
Football Doesn't Lie: Clock Management and Mike Ditka Memories
Bill Parcells and Catherine Zadzora open the show with Bill's memories of Mike Ditka. Bill talks about the impact Ditka had on the game, but even more on the people around him. Onto the games, what was the most surprising about Week 5? Bill gives thoughts on the time management issues we saw this week.
Bill looks back at some of his relationships in the league, past and present. Bill's also reflects on some of the great names in NFL history.
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8 Oct 2026
Football Doesn't Lie: Building a roster and Replacing Players
Week 4 with Bill Parcells and Catherine Zadzora starts with the Chiefs/Raiders matchup. Bill recalls the early rivalry and enjoyed seeing 2 marquee QBs perform. What can a team learn in a 'good' loss? Bill explains which teams need to have a better balance to continue their success.
We talk about player consistency and the difficulty in keeping a high level of play. Several times, Bill has seen players not live up to the talent and physical attributes they have as a player. Conversely, Bill names players that performed above epectations. Plus, what is the one game Bill would like to go back and re-coach again?
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1 Oct 2026
Football Doesn't Lie: Week 3 brings obstacles and QB moves!
Week 3 of 'Football Doesn't Lie' with Hall of Famer Bill Parcells and Catherine Zadzora! Bill dives into the Giants trading for JJ McCarthy and how this team moves forward. There were several crazy endings this week, which ones could have been avoided? Catherine asks if we've had too many early QB injuries this season. Bill reveals his favorite player position and how he uses it on the field. Onto running backs, Bill gives his critical factors for their success. Bill explains the concept of 'hidden yardage' and why it's so important to an offense.
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24 Sept 2026
Football Doesn't Lie: Week 2 and How Quickly Things Change!
Week 2 of 'Football Doesn't Lie' with Hall of Famer Bill Parcells and Catherine Zadzora! How quickly things have changed in just one week! Bill explains how coaches and teams have to keep looking forward and adjust to anything that can happen. Bill reveals the three coaches he still follows and how they're coaching the game. How does an 0-2 team get back on track and find their way to the playoffs?
Bill talks about critical factors for a franchise QB and how Jalen Hurts checks each of those boxes. After seeing a 2 hour delay in Tampa, Bill recalls how he would prep his teams for potential weather issues. Onto officiating, Bill talks about scouting crews so his team would know their tendencies before a game. Who are the players Bill suggests keeping an eye on?
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17 Sept 2026
Football Doesn't Lie: Week 1 with our Hall of Fame Head Coach!
Welcome to 'Football Doesn't Lie' with Hall of Famer Bill Parcells and Catherine Zadzora! Hear Bill dissect the top storylines of the Week 1 NFL slate. We cover the highs and lows of an upset, the etiquette of blowouts, Bill's relationship with Jacoby Brissett, and more. Plus, Bill gives his way-too-early picks for the MVP and best team in the league.
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16 Sept 2026
Introducing: Football Doesn't Lie
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