Podcast

The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny

From ESPN Football, Sports

Mina talks all things football with her unique brand of humor and insight. Her friends join each episode to talk about the NFL's latest storylines along with her football loving dog, Lenny, making frequent contributions.

Football chart
#68
Episodes
204
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
1 hr 16 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
5 days ago

Episodes

204 episodes, newest first

  1. Gibbs it to Me Baby: Previewing Every Week 8 Game

    Show notes

    Mike Golic Jr. joins Mina Kimes to preview all 14 games on the Week 8 NFL schedule!

    Mina and Mike go matchup by matchup to break down the biggest storylines, key players and questions heading into the weekend. Which teams are starting to separate themselves? Who has something to prove? And which matchups could deliver a surprise?

    Plus, Mina and Mike make their picks for every game on the Week 8 slate!

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    1 hr 18 min
  2. That’s Seattle’s Q: The Seahawks Swing a Trade, and Recapping the Cowboys Win

    Show notes

    We're recapping Week 7, reacting to Monday Night Football, and breaking down a major trade in Seattle!

    Mina and Ben kick things off by breaking down the Cowboys' win over the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Then, breaking news interrupts the show as the Seahawks trade for eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson!

    Plus, it's time for Week 7 Winners and Woofs! They discuss the Giants' impressive win, the undefeated Vikings and their dominant defense, Aaron Glenn's continued struggles against AFC East opponents, and the Ravens' second-half collapse.

    (0:00) Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny!

    (0:24) MNF Recap

    (4:38) Quenton Nelson traded to Seahawks

    (11:16) Cowboys offense vs. Eagles

    (18:17) Cowboys defense vs. Eagles

    (24:45) Winner: Giants

    (35:20) Winner: Vikings

    (51:15) Woof: Aaron Glenn

    (56:30) Woof: Ravens

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    1 hr 9 min
  3. Kenneth the Menace: Previewing Every Week 7 Game

    Show notes

    It's week 7! Domonique Foxworth joins Mina to preview all 14 games on the NFL schedule.

    They're going matchup by matchup to break down what we're watching for, the biggest questions facing each team and the players who could swing the outcomes. Which teams can keep building momentum? Who’s due for a bounce-back performance? And where could they see an upset?

    Plus, Domonique and Mina make their picks for every game on the Week 7 slate!

    (0:00) Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny!

    (0:35) Week 7 Preview & Picks

    (1:20) Patriots @ Bears

    (12:28) Steelers @ Saints

    (16:40) Buccaneers @ Panthers Preview

    (21:12) Giants @ Texans Preview

    (24:36) Dolphins @ Jets Preview

    (27:24) Bengals @ Ravens Preview

    (34:12) Browns @ Titans Preview

    (37:57) Colts @ Vikings Preview

    (41:26) 49ers @ Falcons Preview

    (52:27) Broncos @ Cardinals Preview

    (56:04) Packers @ Lions Preview

    (1:05:10) Rams @ Raiders Preview

    (1:09:02) Chiefs @ Seahawks Preview

    (1:02:44) Cowboys @ Eagles Preview

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    1 hr 29 min
  4. We Need to Talk About Evans: The Niners Win, What’s Next for Philly and Week 6 Winners

    Show notes

    Ben Solak joins Mina to recap the 49ers' 23-17 win over the Commanders, including the impact of Mike Evans' injury & Brock Purdy’s performance. They also take stock of Jayden Daniels and what they've seen from him so far this season.

    Plus, they react to the major news out of Philadelphia, with Jalen Hurts expected to miss the rest of the season due to blood clots. What does this mean for the Eagles' offense moving forward?

    Then it's time for Week 6 Winners and Woofs! They give some love to C.J. Stroud and the Bears, while the Rams and Colts land on the wrong side of the ledger.

    (0:00) Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny!

    (0:30) 49ers def Commanders on MNF

    (1:00) Mike Evans’ injury impact

    (8:55) Purdy’s performance

    (10:30) Taking stock of Jayden Daniels

    (14:45) Young 49ers defenders

    (16:30) 49ers best team in the NFL

    (17:43) Jalen Hurts to miss rest of season

    (22:20) What is the future of the Eagles’ offense?

    (29:22) Winner: C.J. Stroud

    (35:15) Winner: Bears

    (42:05) Woof: Rams

    (51:53) Woof: Colts

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    1 hr 5 min
  5. Hit Me with Your Prescott: A Week 6 Preview

    Show notes

    Week 6 is here! Nate Tice joins Mina to break down all 14 games on this week's NFL slate, including the biggest storylines, intriguing matchups and questions heading into the weekend.

    They discuss which teams are trending in the right direction, who needs to step up and what could make the difference in each matchup. Plus, Mina and Nate go game by game and make their picks for all 14 games!

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    1 hr 43 min
  6. Josh It All Away: Recapping the Bills Win and Winners and Losers

    Show notes

    Ben Solak joins Mina Kimes to break down the Bills' wild 37-34 win over the Rams on Monday Night Football! They discuss Josh Allen and Buffalo's offense, Sean McVay's conservative decision-making, and concerns about the Bills defense.

    Then, it's time for Week 5 Winners and Woofs! Mina and Ben give their winners to the 49ers defense and Packers, while the Eagles and Commanders land in the doghouse for their late-game meltdowns. Plus, the Cardinals round out the Woofs!

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    1 hr 12 min
  7. Kincaid in Full: Previewing Every Week 5 Game

    Show notes

    Domonique Foxworth is back with Mina Kimes to get you ready for Week 5!

    Mina and Domonique dig into all 15 games on the schedule, from the matchups they’re most excited about to the teams and players with something to prove this weekend. What should we be paying attention to? Where could we see some surprises? And which teams can they trust to get the job done?

    Plus, Mina and Domonique make their picks for every single game on the Week 5 slate.

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    1 hr 16 min
  8. Above and Bijan: The Falcons are Back, Plus Week 4 Winners and Losers

    Show notes

    Mina Kimes is joined by Ben Solak to break down Monday Night Football before handing out their Winners and Woofs from Week 4!

    They recap the Falcons’ win over the Saints, including Michael Penix Jr.’s performance, a huge night from Bijan Robinson and Atlanta’s defense.

    Then it’s time for Winners & Woofs! The Patriots earn Winner honors after taking down the Bills, with Drake Maye bouncing back in a big way. Bryce Young also gets some love after helping the Panthers knock off the Lions. On the other side, the Bengals land in the Woof column after a home loss to the Jaguars, while the Texans defense continues to disappoint in a loss to the Cowboys.

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    1 hr 7 min
  9. It’s Brocktober! Previewing Week 4

    Show notes

    Sheil Kapadia joins me to break down the full Week 4 NFL slate!

    We’re going game by game through all 16 matchups, looking at what I’m watching for, the biggest questions heading into the weekend and the keys that could decide each game. Then, Sheil and I make our picks for every matchup.

    All 16 games, all 16 picks — let’s preview Week 4!

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    1 hr 30 min
  10. Case Closed! Recapping the Bears’ MNF Win, Plus Raiders and More

    Show notes

    Mina and Ben Solak break down the Bears’ 27-7 win over the Eagles on Monday Night Football, including Case Keenum’s performance, Philadelphia’s struggles on both sides of the ball, how the Eagles can fix their defense, and what to make of the Bears defense through three weeks.

    Then, Mina hands out her Week 3 Winners & Woofs! The Raiders and Browns earn Winner honors after impressive performances, while the Patriots and Texans land in the Woof column after rough outings.

    (0:00) Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny!
    (0:25) MNF Recap: Bears Defeat Eagles
    (1:58) Case Keenum Delivers In Monday Night Win Vs. Eagles
    (5:10) Eagles Defense Struggles In 27-7 Loss To Bears
    (11:52) How Do The Eagles Fix Their Defense?
    (13:22) Eagles Offense Struggles In Loss To Bears
    (24:30) Breaking Down The Bears Defense
    (27:28) Week 3 Winner: Las Vegas Raiders
    (35:49) Week 3 Winner: Cleveland Browns
    (43:11) Week 3 Woof: New England Patriots
    (54:14) Week 3 Woof: Houston Texans

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    1 hr 6 min
  11. Knuck if you Shough: Previewing Week 3

    Show notes

    Week 3 is here! Domonique Foxworth joins Mina to preview all 16 games on the NFL slate.

    They break down the biggest matchups, storylines and keys to every game — and make their picks for all 16. Which teams are ready to make a statement? Who needs a bounce-back week? And which matchups could surprise them?

    Every game. Every pick. Let’s get into Week 3!

    (0:00) Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny!

    (0:42 Week 3 Preview

    (1:36) Falcons @ Packers Preview

    (5:36) Bengals @ Steelers Preview

    (10:20) Patriots @ Jaguars Preview

    (18:28) Titans @ Giants Preview

    (21:02) Seahawks @ Commanders Preview

    (24:20) Jets @ Lions Preview

    (28:45) Panthers @ Browns Preview

    (31:36) Chiefs @ Dolphins Preview

    (33:40) Chargers @ Bills Preview

    (37:46) Texans @ Colts Preview

    (43:42) Cardinals @ 49ers Preview

    (47:04) Vikings @ Buccaneers Preview

    (51:58) Raiders @ Saints Preview

    (1:00:18) Ravens @ Cowboys Preview

    (1:06:10) Rams @ Broncos Preview

    (1:11:55) Eagles @ Bears Preview

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    1 hr 19 min
  12. Dart Break: The Rams Beat NY and Week 2’s Winners

    Show notes

    Mina Kimes opens the show with breaking news on Jaxson Dart, whose knee injury is reportedly worse than initially anticipated and could cause him to miss the rest of the season.

    Then, Ben Solak joins Mina to recap Monday Night Football, where the Rams dominated an injury-plagued Giants team. They break down Aaron Donald’s first game back from retirement, what his return means for an already-loaded Rams defense and everything that stood out from the Rams’ win.

    Plus, Mina and Ben give their Week 2 Winners & Woofs, including the Bengals defense after holding the Texans to just six points, the Broncos after their win over the Jaguars, and a pair of 0-2 teams in the Chargers and Buccaneers landing in the Woof column.

    (0:00) Breaking News: Jaxson Dart could miss rest of season

    (1:39) MNF Recap: Rams defeat Giants

    (4:05) Rams offense, Davante Adams

    (13:37) Matthew Stafford’s performance

    (14:37) Aaron Donald returns, Rams defense

    (22:40) Jaxson Dart Injury

    (27:13) Winner: Bengals defense

    (33:55) Winner: Broncos

    (40:17) Woof: Chargers

    (48:52) Woof: Buccaneers

    (54:47) Looking ahead to Week 3

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    1 hr 1 min
  13. Goff to the Races! Previewing Every Week 2 Game

    Show notes

    Daniel Jeremiah joins me to preview EVERY SINGLE GAME on the Week 2 slate. We go matchup by matchup and give our keys to each game, including the Lions-Bills, Bengals-Texans, Giants-Rams on Monday Night Football and everything in between. Plus, we give our picks for all 16 games.

    (0:00) Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny!

    (1:58) Lions @ Bills Preview

    (9:42) Panthers @ Falcons Preview

    (13:14) Browns @ Buccaneers Preview

    (17:04) Bengals @ Texans Preview

    (23:20) Packers @ Jets Preview

    (27:55) Eagles @ Titans Preview

    (32:16) Vikings @ Bears Preview

    (37:54) Saints @ Ravens Preview

    (39:48) Steelers @ Patriots Preview

    (43:15) Jaguars @ Broncos Preview

    (51:07) Raiders @ Chargers Preview

    (57:09) Dolphins @ 49ers Preview

    (59:06) Commanders @ Cowboys Preview

    (1:01:31) Seahawks @ Cardinals Preview

    (1:05:29) Colts @ Chiefs Preview

    (1:10:35) Giants @ Rams Preview

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    1 hr 20 min
  14. Walker This Way: Recapping the Chiefs Win and Week 1 Winners and Losers

    Show notes

    Mina Kimes is joined by Ben Solak to break down Monday Night Football, starting with the Chiefs’ dominant win over the Broncos. They discuss Kansas City’s rushing attack, concerns about the passing game, Bo Nix’s struggles and what needs to change for Denver.

    Then it’s time for Week 1 Winners & Woofs! Mina and Ben highlight the Bills and Ravens offenses before digging into their Week 1 woofs: the Cowboys defense and Packers offensive line.

    (0:00) Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny!

    (1:08) Chiefs Defeat Broncos 31-10

    (2:22) Chiefs’ Dominant Rushing Attack

    (9:06) Chiefs’ Passing Game

    (13:59) Broncos’ Defense Concerns

    (16:16) Bo Nix Struggles

    (20:58) Chiefs’ Solid Defense

    (25:30) Broncos’ Offensive Adjustments

    (27:06) Winner: Bills Offense

    (35:38) Winner: Ravens Offense

    (43:55) Woof: Cowboys Defense

    (51:12) Woof: Packers Offensive Line

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    1 hr 1 min
  15. Maye Anything: Previewing Week One

    Show notes

    Mina Kimes is joined by Domonique Foxworth to preview EVERY SINGLE GAME on the Week 1 slate. They go matchup by matchup and break down the keys to each game, including the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch, 49ers-Rams in Australia, Broncos-Chiefs on Monday Night Football and everything in between.

    Plus, Mina and Domonique make their picks for all 16 games.

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    1 hr 27 min
  16. Trevor, Have I Ever: Last Call for NFL Predictions

    Show notes

    It’s last call before the 2026 NFL season kicks off! Mina Kimes is joined by Nate Tice to put their final takes and predictions on the record before the games begin. Which AFC team is best equipped to take down the Rams? Plus, they discuss teams that could surprise them (or make them look very dumb), breakout players and coaches, QBs they might be talking about very differently by the end of the year, and more.

    The takes are locked in. Let’s see how they age.

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    1 hr 10 min
  17. 2026 Team Draft with Mike Golic Jr.

    Show notes

    Mina is joined by Mike Golic Jr. for their annual NFL Team Draft! Mina and Mike take turns drafting all 32 teams as they compete to build the highest-scoring roster for the 2026 season.

    Here's the updated scoring system:

    🏈 1 point for every regular-season win

    🏈 5 points for making the playoffs

    🏈 5 points for making the Divisional Round

    🏈 5 points for making the Conference Championship

    🏈 5 points for making the Super Bowl

    🏈 5 points for winning the Super Bowl

    The picks are in — now it’s time to see who comes out on top.

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    1 hr 21 min
  18. Donald, Duck! The Loaded Rams, Plus Raiders and Falcons QB Battles

    Show notes

    Mina is joined by Aaron Schatz to break down the biggest NFL news of the week, starting with Aaron Donald’s return to the Rams and what it means for an already loaded defense. How can opposing offenses counter L.A., and just how high should expectations be for the Rams this season?

    Plus, Mina and Aaron dive into the quarterback situations in Las Vegas and Atlanta, including when Fernando Mendoza could get his opportunity and whether the Falcons should start Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. They also discuss how the Packers and Broncos will adjust to the absences of Josh Jacobs and Jonathon Cooper, what the Chargers offense could look like under Mike McDaniel, and which backup quarterbacks have caught their eye.

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    1 hr 3 min
  19. Analyze This: Talking Through the More Confusing NFL (and Fantasy) Storylines

    Show notes

    Mina is joined by Robert Mays for a little football therapy ahead of the 2026 NFL season! They talk through some of the biggest questions they have heading into Week 1 and try to make sense of the teams, players and storylines they can’t stop thinking about.

    Then, the Fantasy Footballers join the show for the first time for some FANTASY FOOTBALL therapy! They talk through the players they can’t decide whether or not to draft, who they're buying, who they're staying away from and which players might be worth the risk.

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    1 hr 33 min
  20. Bain of Terror: Preseason Week 2 Recap

    Show notes

    Dan Pizzuta joins Mina to break down everything that stood out from Week 2 of the NFL preseason! We discuss the latest surrounding 49ers owner Jed York being arrested and the Browns officially naming Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback for week 1. Then, Mina shares her takeaways from Fernando Mendoza’s second preseason game, concerns about the Raiders’ wide receiver room, and what to make of the Rams’ backup quarterback situation. Plus, quick reactions to the preseason performances of Jordan Love, Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, Geno Smith, and Bryce Young before highlighting some more of the biggest preseason standouts from around the league.

    Timecodes:

    0:00 Welcome To The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny!

    1:00 49ers Owner Jed York Arrested

    2:05 Browns Name Deshaun Watson Starting QB

    15:38 Thoughts On Mendoza After 2nd Preseason Game

    19:20 Raiders WRs Concerns

    21:48 What To Make Of The Rams Backup QB Situation

    28:45 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Jordan Love

    32:05 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Bo Nix

    34:50 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Jayden Daniels

    38:15 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Geno Smith

    41:45 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Bryce Young

    45:00 Preseason Standouts: Rueben Bain Jr.

    48:20 Preseason Standouts: R. Mason Thomas

    50:50 Preseason Standouts: Jack Strand

    55:24 Preseason Standouts: De’Zhaun Stribling

    57:43 Preseason Standouts: Kyle Williams

    58:43 Preseason Standouts: Arvell Reese

    1:01:42 See you next time

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    1 hr 6 min

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