Former NFL guard and Super Bowl champion Damien Woody sits down with the players, coaches, and executives who live and breathe football at the highest level — pulling out the stories, insider perspective, and behind-the-scenes truth that never make it to the broadcast booth.
Bears Look Super Bowl Ready, Cowboys in Crisis | NFL Week 9
This week, Will previews NFL Week 9 solo, breaking down why the Bears look Super Bowl ready and whether the Cowboys can save their season. Plus, Jonathan Taylor trade talk, the Giants’ aggressive deadline approach, and key matchups including Jets-Chiefs, Giants-Eagles, Bills-Vikings & more. Can Minnesota find an offensive spark against Buffalo? Can the Raiders' offense challenge the 49ers?
29 Oct 2026
Jonathan Taylor Is Next: Colts Fire Sale, Saquon on the Move? & NFL Trade Deadline Buzz
Are the Colts selling everything? Quentin Nelson is gone, and DeForest Buckner gets traded to the 49ers while we’re recording. Damien Woody thinks Jonathan Taylor is next. Damien and Will Parkinson break down the NFL trade deadline: where JT lands, whether Saquon and Breece Hall could be on the move, and why the Jets might be the biggest winners of the Colts’ fire sale.
They also preview the weekend’s biggest games. Can Jared Goff solve Brian Flores’ blitz? Should Howie Roseman blow it up in Philly? Are the 5-2 Browns for real, and can the Ravens’ defense hold up against Josh Allen? Plus Aaron Glenn’s hot seat ahead of Raiders-Jets, a must-win for Denver against the Chiefs, and a heavyweight fight between the Bears and Seahawks on Monday night.
22 Oct 2026
CJ Stroud Earns His Flowers & Panic Time for the Rams? | Week 7 Picks w/ Damien Woody
Damien Woody doesn't hold back heading into Week 7. He says putting Nick Sirianni in front of the media after the Jalen Hurts news was "a PR disaster," Brock Purdy "has a PhD in Kyle Shanahan," and the 2-4 Rams have lost their identity: "You may not be out on the Rams, but I am."
Damien and Will Parkinson also break down Patriots at Bears on Thursday night, Jordan Love and the Packers heading to Detroit, the Jets trying not to hand the 0-5 Dolphins their first win, CJ Stroud's MVP form in Houston, Kenneth Walker's revenge game in Seattle, and why the 2-4 Cowboys are wasting a wide-open NFC East.
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15 Oct 2026
The NFC East Is a Disaster | Week 6 Picks w/ Damien Woody
What is going on with the clock management around the NFL? Damien and Will break down Washington’s disaster against the Giants, the Eagles letting another game slip away and the Jets getting a win they badly needed. Plus, are the Packers back? How worried should we be about the Cowboys and Chargers? And can the 49ers make a Super Bowl run? Drop your Week 6 takes in the comments!
This week on In the Trenches, Damien and Will break down the biggest takeaways from Week 4, including the Bears’ dominant win over the Jets, Deshaun Watson’s performance and which teams are impressing or raising concerns at the quarter mark of the season.
Then, they turn to Week 5’s most intriguing matchups: Eagles–Jaguars in London, Giants–Commanders, Browns–Jets and 49ers–Seahawks. From teams searching for answers to division rivals battling for an early edge, there’s plenty to watch in Week 5.
1 Oct 2026
Charles Barkley on His Auburn Roots, Knicks Glory & Hottest NFL Takes w/ Damien Woody
Charles Barkley joins Damien Woody and Will Parkinson on In the Trenches for one of his most candid football conversations yet. Chuck explains why he only lasted one day playing football and why he admires NFL players more than basketball players. He shares Auburn stories about Bo Jackson and the first time he saw Cam Newton, and says he's "given Auburn more money legally or illegally than any jock in Auburn sports history."
Chuck also gets into what's broken about NIL and the transfer portal, the toll football takes on players' bodies, too many games on too many streaming services, and why he and Ernie Johnson are a package deal. He shares his thoughts on Josh Allen, Brock Purdy and Kirk Cousins, Reggie White and Lawrence Taylor stories, Tiger's four-club round, Augusta with Peyton Manning, and settles Bo Jackson vs. Deion Sanders.
24 Sept 2026
Dart, Daniels & Caleb: Injuries Shake Up the NFL | Week 3 Picks w/ Damien Woody
This week, Damien and Will break down the injuries to Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams and what comes next for their teams. Then, we dive into some week 3 matchups: Patriots-Jaguars, Ravens-Cowboys, Falcons-Packers, Rams-Broncos & Jets-Lions. We close the episode with rapid fire picks for the week ahead.
17 Sept 2026
Josh Allen Is Still the Best QB in the NFL + Week 2 Picks w/ Damien Woody
Damien Woody and Will Parkinson dig into the biggest storylines heading into Week 2. They break down Buffalo's blowout win over Houston and what it means for Thursday night's showdown with a banged-up Detroit defense, dig into why the Packers' offensive line collapse could be a real problem going forward, and explain why the Giants' physical win over Dallas has them believing in Jackson Dart.
Plus, Woody and Will go game-by-game with their picks for the entire Week 2 slate — Jets-Packers, Chiefs-Colts, Giants-Rams, and more.
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