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Check the Mic with Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson

Football, News, Sports, Sports News

Check the Mic with Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson is the ultimate NFL podcast for the dedicated football fan. Join Steve & Sam as they bring their unique perspectives and unmatched football expertise to dive deep into the game. They’ll preview and review every single NFL game and break down every team building decision from your favorite NFL team.
In partnership with The 33rd Team and their unrivaled roster of talent, Steve & Sam will also feature exclusive interviews with former NFL players, coaches, and personnel.
New episodes of Check the Mic w/ Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson drop every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Episodes
365
Releases
Daily
Typical length
2 hr 21 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
16 hours ago

Episodes

365 episodes, newest first

  1. Instant Reaction - NFL Week 8 MNF: Bears @ Seahawks!

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    Check the Mic reacts to a monster Monday Night Football matchup

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    28 min
  2. NFL Week 8 Recap Show!

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    Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson review every game from week 8!

    00:00 Intro

    1:15 Packers Defeat Panthers

    18:30 Bills Defeat Ravens

    33:45 Bengals Defeat Titans

    50:50 Sponsor: FanDuel

    52:15 Cardinals Defeat Cowboys

    1:07:35 Jaguars Defeat Colts

    1:19:50 Sponsor: Lowe’s

    1:20:35 Lions Defeat Vikings

    1:53:20 Raiders Defeat Jets

    2:09:41 Steelers Defeat Browns

    2:21:24 Buccaneers Defeat Falcons

    2:35:32 Rams Defeat Chargers

    2:55:11 Patriots Defeat Dolphins

    3:04:30 Broncos Defeat Chiefs

    3:22:33 Commanders Defeat Eagles

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    3 hr 39 min
  3. 2027 Draft Breakdown with Mike Renner!

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    Steve Palazzolo & Mike Renner break down the 2027 NFL Draft!

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    57 min
  4. Instant Reaction - NFL Week 8, TNF, Panthers @ Packers!

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    Check the Mic reacts to the NFC battle at Lambeau Field

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    24 min
  5. NFL Week 8 Preview & Picks: EVERY GAME!

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    Sam Monson & Steve Palazzolo previw and predict EVERY matchup in week 8 of the 2026 NFL Season!

    00:00 Intro

    4:15 Panthers @ Packers

    15:35 Ravens @ Bills

    29:00 Browns @ Steelers

    39:19 Vikings @ Lions

    55:58 Sponsor: FanDuel

    57:16 Titans @ Bengals

    1:10:00 Falcons @ Buccaneers

    1:19:30 Cardinals @ Cowboys

    1:28:28 Jeff Simmons trade

    1:36:15 Colts @ Jaguars

    1:44:06 Raiders @ Jets

    1:53:35 Chargers @ Rams

    2:06:06 Patriots @ Dolphins

    2:12:02 Chiefs @ Broncos

    2:22:40 Eagles @ Commanders

    2:30:30 Bears @ Seahawks Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472

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    2 hr 52 min
  6. 2026 NFL Midseason Rookie Grades

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    Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson give out grade for every 2026 first round pick! 00:00 Intro 3:42 Not enough information 5:00 Bad Start 17:50 Meh Start 34:30 Good start 47:00 Sponsor: FanDuel 48:10 Good Start 1:29:37 Sponsor: Quince 1:31:17 The Cincinnati Brugler 1:57:10 Shouty Shows Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472

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    2 hr 46 min
  7. Instant Reaction - NFL Week 7 MNF Cowboys @ Eagles!

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    Check the Mic reacts to the latest NFC East battle on Monday Night Football

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    23 min
  8. NFL Week 7 Recap Show!

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    Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson review every game from week 7! 00:00 Intro 1:03 Bears Defeat Patriots 18:17 Steelers Defeat Saints 33:26 Dolphins Defeat Jets 44:32 Falcons Defeat 49ers 55:30 Sponsor: FanDuel 56:48 Bengals Defeat Ravens 1:10:00 Buccaneers Defeat Panthers 1:20:12 Giants Defeat Texans 1:42:00 Sponsor: Quince 1:44:57 Vikings Defeat Colts 2:02:58 Browns Defeat Titans 2:18:00 Broncos Defeat Cardinals 2:28:40 Rams Defeat Raiders 2:39:00 Lions Defeat Packers 3:12:16 Seahawks Defeat Chiefs Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472

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    3 hr 42 min
  9. Instant Reaction - NFL Week 7 TNF, Patriots @ Bears

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    Check the Mic reacts to a great Thursday Night Football matchup between New England and Chicago

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    29 min
  10. NFL Week 7 Preview & Picks: EVERY GAME!

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    Sam Monson & Steve Palazzolo previw and predict EVERY matchup in week 7 of the 2026 NFL Season! 00:00 Intro 9:04 Patriots @ Bears 24:00 Steelers vs Saints 33:43 Bengals @ Ravens 44:30 Colts @ Vikings 59:48 Sponsor: FanDuel 1:00:35 49ers @ Falcons 1:01:20 Fantasy Points game of the week 1:11:38 Giants @ Texans 1:30:11 Browns @ Titans 1:39:55 Dolphins @ Jets 1:47:02 Buccaneers @ Panthers 1:57:02 Broncos @ Cardinals 2:10:00 Packers @ Lions 2:22:15 Rams @ Raiders 2:33:40 Chiefs @ Seahawks 2:46:02 Cowboys @ Eagles Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Visit https://www.fantasypoints.com/ and use code CTM today. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472

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    3 hr 5 min
  11. NFL Trade Deadline Preview: Who is Buying and Selling?

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    Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson take an early look at some potential trades that could be coming at the NFL trade deadline. 00:00 Intro 2:30 Trade Deadline preview 26:17 Players who could be traded 1:05:00 Sponsor: FanDuel 1:06:13 More potential trades 1:10:00 Player Team Fits 1:18:12 The Cincinnati Brugler 1:48:00 Shouty Shows Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472

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    2 hr 35 min
  12. Instant Reaction: Week 6 MNF - Commanders @ 49ers

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    Check the Mic reacts to an unexpected NFL nailbiter in San Francisco,

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    31 min
  13. NFL Week 6 Recap Show!

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    Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson review every game from week 6! 00:00 Intro 1:20 Broncos Defeat Seahawks 24:48 Texans Defeat Jaguars 42:06 Bears Defeat Falcons 55:57 Sponsor: FanDuel 56:45 Browns Defeat Ravens 1:11:20 Titans Defeat Colts 1:27:30 Patriots Defeat Jets 1:42:00 Sponsor: WhatNot 1:43:47 Saints Defeat Giants 1:58:00 Panthers Defeat Eagles 2:15:32 Steelers Defeat Buccaneers 2:34:15 Sponsor: WayFair 2:36:08 Cardinals Defeat Rams 2:53:05 Chiefs Defeat Chargers 3:05:10 Chris Ballard Fired 3:12:46 Bills Defeat Raiders 3:21:30 Jalen Hurts News 3:23:52 Packers Defeat Cowboys Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Get $20 off your first purchase right now! Just search Whatnot in the app store, download, sign up, and start finding the things you've been chasing. Terms apply. Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472

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    3 hr 40 min
  14. NFL Week 6 TNF Seahawks at Broncos - Instant Reaction!

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    Check the Mic reacts to a tight battle in the NFL.

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    28 min
  15. NFL Week 6 Preview & Picks: EVERY GAME!

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    Sam Monson & Steve Palazzolo previw and predict EVERY matchup in week 6 of the 2026 NFL Season! 00:00 Intro 2:45 Seahawks @ Broncos 22:30 Texans vs Jaguars 36:55 Panthers @ Eagles 51:46 Titans @ Colts 59:51 Sponsor: FanDuel 1:01:14 Saints @ Giants 1:10:44 Steelers @ Buccaneers 1:21:15 Ravens @ Browns 1:32:54 Jets @ Patriots 1:42:12 Sponsor: FantasyPoints 1:43:50 Bears @ Falcons 1:57:06 Cardinals @ Rams 2:06:38 Chargers @ Chiefs 2:18:30 Bills @ Raiders 2:31:00 Cowboys @ Packers 2:40:20 Sponsor: FantasyPoints GOTW 2:45:07 Commanders @ 49ers Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Visit https://www.fantasypoints.com/ and use code CTM today. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472

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    3 hr 2 min
  16. Biggest Surprises of the 2026 NFL Season

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    Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson break down what have been the biggest surprised of the 2026 season so far. 00:00 Intro 4:42 What is going on with the chargers? 46:10 The Vikings being 5-0 54:20 The 49ers being THIS good 57:59 Rams struggling this bad 1:01:40 Sponsor: FanDuel 1:02:40 What is going on in Denver? 1:09:24 Browns are good? 1:12:30 No Progress from Cam Ward 1:20:11 Bryce Young looking GREAT 1:30:00 Falcons pass rush 1:34:30 Sponsor: FantasyPoints 1:36:05 The Cincinnati Brugler 1:55:00 Shouty Shows Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Visit https://www.fantasypoints.com/ and use code CTM today. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472

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    2 hr 36 min
  17. Instant Reaction: Bills vs. Rams | NFL Week 5

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    Check the Mic reacts to one of the games of the week on Monday Night Football.

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    26 min
  18. NFL Week 5 Recap Show!

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    Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson review every game from week 5! 00:00 Intro 1:55 Buccaneers Defeat Cowboys 18:24 Jaguars Defeat Eagles 40:44 Bengals Defeat Dolphins 51:31 Patriots Defeat Raiders 1:03:40 Sponsor: FanDuel 1:04:30 Commanders Tie Giants 1:32:00 Vikings Defeat Saints 1:47:49 Jets Defeat Browns 1:56:30 Sponsor: FantasyPoints 1:58:00 Steelers Defeat Colts 2:08:50 Texans Defeat Titans 2:15:00 Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade 2:27:53 Packers Defeat Bears 2:41:22 Broncos Defeat Chargers 2:59:36 Lions Defeat Cardinals 3:08:27 49ers Defeat Seahawks 3:29:10 Ravens Defeat Falcons Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Visit https://www.fantasypoints.com/ and use code CTM today. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472

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    3 hr 51 min
  19. Instant Reaction Buccaneers vs. Cowboys | NFL Week 5

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    Check the Mic reacts to the big NFL Week 5 matchup.

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    33 min
  20. NFL Week 5 Preview & Picks: EVERY GAME!

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    Sam Monson & Mike Renner previw and predict EVERY matchup in week 5 of the 2026 NFL Season! 00:00 Intro 6:50 Buccaneers @ Cowboys 12:30 Eagles @ Jaguars 24:11 Raiders @ Patriots 33:30 49ers @ Seahawks 40:50 Sponsor: FanDuel 42:55 Colts @ Steelers 52:34 Bengals @ Dolphins 1:01:36 Texas @ Titans 1:16:35 Giants @ Commanders 1:24:14 Vikings @ Saints 1:36:15 Bears @ Packers 1:44:16 Broncos @ Chargers 1:51:00 Browns @ Jets 1:58:28 Lions @ Cardinals 2:05:51 Ravens @ Falcons 2:10:57 Bills @ Rams Check the Mic w/ Steve & Sam is presented by FanDuel. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit https://www.FanDuel.com to download the FanDuel app today and get started. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Get your Check the Mic merch: https://athletelogos.com/collections/check-the-mic Join the Check The Mic Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GBACmbvrHB 📱 https://www.x.com/ctm_show 📱 💻 https://www.the33rdteam.com/ 💻 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the33rdteam 📱 📅 https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB 📅 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNXjrEcr3CxbPWq9Qe2SK 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-mic-with-steve-palazzolo-sam-monson/id1761398472

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    2 hr 21 min