Podcast Episodes

Recapping Patriots win in AFC title game over Jags; Brady’s thumb injury; Amendola comes up big

Episode 36

1:45 - Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen break down the Patriots comeback win over Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game to advance to Super Bowl LII.

4:20 - Leonard Fournette not looking like himself but Bla…

Published on 7 years, 11 months ago

Patriots advance to 7th straight AFC title game; Will Jaguars defense give Patriots trouble?

Episode 35

4:15 - Patriots going to 7th straight AFC title game. Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen discuss the ability for the Patriots to coach up their players and put them in a position to succeed.

7:55 - Is Koppen …

Published on 7 years, 11 months ago

Rob Ninkovich breaks down AFC playoff matchups/ Intimidation factor Patriots have over other teams

Episode 34

Rob Ninkovich sits down with Mike Giardi to discuss the AFC playoff matchup, and why he believes in other teams being intimated of the Patriots come playoff time. (1:00)Rob Ninkovich on life after fo…

Published on 7 years, 11 months ago

James Harrison is officially a Patriot, but how much will he contribute?

Episode 33

On the latest episode of The Ex-Pats Podcast with Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen...

0:38 - The Patriots signed two-time All-Pro linebacker James Harrison to add defensive depth for their playoff push. Wha…

Published on 8 years ago

What were Steelers thinking with a fake spike? Gronkowski takes over the game on final drive.

Episode 32

On the latest episode of The Ex-Pats Podcast with Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen...

0:25 - Patriots-Steelers game living up to the hype with great atmosphere in Pittsburgh. Tom Brady waving on the fans pr…

Published on 8 years ago

How ‘bad energy’ and ‘lack of mental toughness’ led to Dolphins upset over Patriots

Episode 31

Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen discuss the Patriots bad energy level on the road at night and Tom Brady’s 7-9 record in Miami. Should we have seen signs of this loss coming? (4:30) Patriots didn’t come o…

Published on 8 years ago

Was the Rob Gronkowski 1-game suspension justified?

Episode 30

0:35 - Was the Rob Gronkowski suspension justified? Dan Koppen and Mike Giardi break down the Gronkowski late hit and 1-game suspension. With no past history, will Gronk’s suspension being reduced as…

Published on 8 years ago

Why playing 'sloppy' vs. Dolphins will actually be good for the Patriots

Episode 29

0:25 - Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen review the Patriots win over the Dolphins on Sunday, the undisciplined nature of Miami, and Kenny Stills comments after the game.

3:35 - How Bill Belichick and the Pa…

Published on 8 years, 1 month ago

How Belichick the perfectionist will find flaws in win vs. Raiders

Episode 28

0:55 - Patriots playing great as they stream roll the Raiders but Koppen explains that Belichick will knock them down as he strives for perfection. Also talk about how it takes a couple months into t…

Published on 8 years, 1 month ago

Why is Brady and the offense struggling in the red zone?

Episode 27

On this week's episode of The Ex-Pats Podcast with Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen...

2:30 - The Patriots defense stands tall vs. LA. Has it changed for good and is it time to starting buying in?

6:40 - Tak…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago