UFL Insiders Podcast

Week 1 Review (Audio)

The following is a description of Episode #27 of the UFL Insiders Podcast: Introductions: Matthew *AFN Update  -Shout out Writers/Contributors and Partners -News Dropping Weekly *Week 1 Game Overview/Preview  -Summary of St. Louis Battlehawks at Houston Roughnecks (Cory) -Biggest Takeaways/Highlights from Week 1 (Positive or Negative) -Keys to Success for Week 2 -St. Louis 31 Houston 6 - Tickets Sold: 7,124, Average TV Rating: (FOX): 690,000 -Summary of San Antonio Brahmas at Arlington Renegades (Jay)  -Biggest Takeaways/ Highlights from Week 1 (Positive or Negative) -Keys to Success for Week 2 -San Antonio 9 Arlington 33 - Tickets Sold: 10,114, Average TV Rating: (FOX): 584,000 -Summary of Michigan Panthers at Memphis Showboats (Jesse) -Biggest Takeaways/Highlights from Week 1 (Positive or Negative) -Keys to Success for Week 2 -Michigan 26 Memphis 12 - Tickets Sold: 4,373, Average TV Rating: (ESPN): 569,000 -Summary of Birmingham Stallions at D.C. Defenders (Drew) -Biggest Takeaways/Highlights from Week 1 (Positive or Negative) 8:05 CST -Keys to Success for Week 2 -Birmingham 11 D.C. 18 - Tickets Sold: 12,254, Average TV Rating: (ESPN): 395,000 *Week 2 Schedule -04/04/25 (Friday): Birmingham Stallions at Michigan Panthers, 7:00 PM CST/ 8:00 PM EST on FOX -04/05/25 (Saturday): Memphis Showboats at D.C. Defenders, 7:00 PM CST/ 8:00 PM EST on ABC -04/06/25 (Sunday): Houston Roughnecks at Arlington Renegades, 11:00 AM CST/ 12: 00 PM EST on ESPN  -04/06/25 (Sunday): San Antonio Brahmas at St. Louis Battlehawks, 5:30 PM CST/6:30 PM EST on FS1 -2025 Schedule https://www.theufl.com/schedule [https://www.theufl.com/schedule] *Expansion Talks:  -Article: https://www.ctinsider.com/waterbury/article/ufl-2025-cheshire-dykeman-20248854.php [https://www.ctinsider.com/waterbury/article/ufl-2025-cheshire-dykeman-20248854.php] -BillBoard in Seattle: April Fools Joke: https://x.com/UFLdaily/status/1907207203913662593 [https://x.com/UFLdaily/status/1907207203913662593] Closing: Matthew UFL Stats: https://www.foxsports.com/ufl/stats [https://www.foxsports.com/ufl/stats] Referral Link to SWVLE: http://swvle.com/r/afn [http://swvle.com/r/afn] Thanks for listening! Please like, share and follow for more UFL Insiders Podcast updates! Open Theme for Episode: Heavy Vision X K. Sparks - “Dramatic Trap-Opportunity (instrumental)” Closing Theme for Episode: Nbhd Nick - “Go Hard or Go Home” Guest: Cory Lozier  X: https://x.com/cory_lozier [https://x.com/cory_lozier] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cory.lozier [https://www.facebook.com/cory.lozier] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sportzbeast [https://www.youtube.com/@sportzbeast] Guest: Texans Talking Football (Jay) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@texanstalkingfootball [https://www.youtube.com/@texanstalkingfootball] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HornsForwardPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@HornsForwardPodcast] X: https://x.com/TexansTalkingFB [https://x.com/TexansTalkingFB] X: https://x.com/HornsForwardPod [https://x.com/HornsForwardPod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texanstalkingfootball [https://www.facebook.com/texanstalkingfootball] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091967107001 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091967107001] IG: https://www.instagram.com/texanstalkingfootball/ [https://www.instagram.com/texanstalkingfootball/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/hornsforwardpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/hornsforwardpodcast/] Guest: Mi Panther Pride (Jesse) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MiPantherPride [https://www.youtube.com/@MiPantherPride] X: https://x.com/jgermonprez11 [https://x.com/jgermonprez11] X: https://x.com/MiPantherPride [https://x.com/MiPantherPride] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571979064858 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571979064858] IG: https://www.instagram.com/mipantherpride/ [https://www.instagram.com/mipantherpride/] Guest: Drew Wells Facebook: Creator/Host: Matthew Tyler Website: https://alternativefootballnetwork.com [https://alternativefootballnetwork.com] X: https://twitter.com/TheOfficialAFN [https://twitter.com/TheOfficialAFN] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlternativeFootballNetwork [https://www.youtube.com/@AlternativeFootballNetwork] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlternativeFootballNetwork [https://www.facebook.com/AlternativeFootballNetwork] IG: https://www.instagram.com/alternativefootballnetwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/alternativefootballnetwork/] Editor-in-Chief of UFL Insiders Podcast: XFLMikeGFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095058836844 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095058836844] X: https://twitter.com/XFLMikeG [https://twitter.com/XFLMikeG] Presented by https://alternativefootballnetwork.com/ [https://alternativefootballnetwork.com/] Produced by Tyler Digital Media Productions LLC Special thanks to the UFL Recorded on 04/02/25

DC Defenders' Wide Receiver Chris Rowland (Audio)

The following is a description of Episode #25 of the UFL Insiders Podcast: D.C. Defender Wide Receiver Chris Rowland joins the show.  Introductions: Chris and Matthew *Chris Interview  -You’ve been one of the most electric players in the UFL. You had a great season last year. What do you think has been the biggest key to your success? -What’s the culture like at a Defenders’ practice and do you feed off each other to improve your games? -Defenders fans love the energy you bring. What’s it like playing in Audi Field in front of the beer snake? -Thoughts on the return of Jordan Ta'amu? -What’s been your favorite moment so far in your UFL career? -If you could send a message to young athletes trying to make it to the pro level, what would it be? -Fan Questions Closing: Chris Rowland *St. Louis Expected to Host 2025 UFL Championship on June 14th Per James Larsen: https://x.com/JamesLarsenPFN/status/1892620266980675895 [https://x.com/JamesLarsenPFN/status/1892620266980675895] *UFL Single Game Tickets Go on Sale February 27th at 10:00 AM CST *UFL Season Begins Friday, March 28th, at 7:00 PM CST/ 8:00 PM EST on FOX! *SWVLE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FSSjmd2xDw&feature=youtu.be [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FSSjmd2xDw&feature=youtu.be]-Referral Link to SWVLE: http://swvle.com/r/afn [http://swvle.com/r/afn] Closing: Matthew End Stream Week 10 Kickoff Return: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=430118536563760 [https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=430118536563760] https://www.foxsports.com/ufl/dc-defenders-team-stats? [https://www.foxsports.com/ufl/dc-defenders-team-stats?category=receiving&sort=rec_yyds&season=2024&seasonType=reg&sortOrder=desc] category=receiving&sort=rec_yyds&season=2024&seasonType=reg&sortOrder=desc [https://www.foxsports.com/ufl/dc-defenders-team-stats?category=receiving&sort=rec_yyds&season=2024&seasonType=reg&sortOrder=desc] https://www.theufl.com/schedule [https://www.theufl.com/schedule] Referral Link to SWVLE: http://swvle.com/r/afn [http://swvle.com/r/afn] Thanks for listening! Please like, share and follow for more UFL Insiders Podcast updates! Open Theme for Episode: Heavy Vision X K. Sparks - “Dramatic Trap-Opportunity (instrumental)” Closing Theme for Episode: Nbhd Nick - “Go Hard or Go Home” Guest: Chris RowlandX: https://x.com/crowland30 [https://x.com/crowland30] IG: https://www.instagram.com/chrisrowland12 [https://www.instagram.com/chrisrowland12] Creator/Host: Matthew Tyler Website: https://alternativefootballnetwork.com [https://alternativefootballnetwork.com] X: https://twitter.com/TheOfficialAFN [https://twitter.com/TheOfficialAFN] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlternativeFootballNetwork [https://www.youtube.com/@AlternativeFootballNetwork] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlternativeFootballNetwork [https://www.facebook.com/AlternativeFootballNetwork] IG: https://www.instagram.com/alternativefootballnetwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/alternativefootballnetwork/] Editor-in-Chief of UFL Insiders Podcast: XFLMikeG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095058836844 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095058836844] X: https://twitter.com/XFLMikeG [https://twitter.com/XFLMikeG] Presented by https://alternativefootballnetwork.com/ [https://alternativefootballnetwork.com/] Produced by Tyler Digital Media Productions LLC and Matthew Tyler Special thanks to the UFL Recorded on 02/23/25 #UFL | #XFL | #AFN | #ChrisRowland

Houston Roughnecks' Linebacker Marvin Moody (Audio)

The following is a description of Episode #24 of the UFL Insiders Podcast: Live stream starts at 7:30PM CST Introductions: Marvin and Matthew *Marvin Interview -Playing/Personal Experience to this point -How was your time spent this off season? -What keeps you motivated going into the 2025 season after the 2024 1-9 record season? -One of the best parts of the 2024 Houston team was the defense. Can you describe what it's like working with Coach Wilson? -Do you feel like the Roughnecks will be improved this season? If so how/why -Fan Questions Closing: Marvin Moody *Upcoming UFL Schedule -February 27th: Players Report to Training Camp -March 3rd: Training Camp Begins -First cuts happen March 21st (week before season kickoff) -UFL Season Begins Friday, March 28th, at 7:00 PM CST/ 8:00 PM EST on FOX! *SWVLE -Promo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FSSjmd2xDw&feature=youtu.be -Referral Link to SWVLE: http://swvle.com/r/afn [https://t.co/ePg5iFrq0x] Closing: Matthew End Stream https://www.foxsports.com/ufl/marvin-moody-player-stats [https://www.foxsports.com/ufl/marvin-moody-player-stats] https://www.theufl.com/schedule [https://www.theufl.com/schedule] Referral Link to SWVLE: http://swvle.com/r/afn [https://t.co/ePg5iFrq0x] Thanks for listening! Please like, share and follow for more UFL Insiders Podcast updates! Open Theme for Episode: Heavy Vision X K. Sparks - “Dramatic Trap-Opportunity  (instrumental)” Closing Theme for Episode: Nbhd Nick - “Go Hard or Go Home” Guest: Marvin Moody X: https://x.com/marvinmoody18 [https://x.com/marvinmoody18] IG: https://www.instagram.com/marvin.moody/ [https://www.instagram.com/marvin.moody/] Creator/Host: Matthew Tyler Website: https://alternativefootballnetwork.com [https://alternativefootballnetwork.com] X: https://twitter.com/TheOfficialAFN [https://twitter.com/TheOfficialAFN] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlternativeFootballNetwork [https://www.youtube.com/@AlternativeFootballNetwork] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlternativeFootballNetwork [https://www.facebook.com/AlternativeFootballNetwork] IG: https://www.instagram.com/alternativefootballnetwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/alternativefootballnetwork/] Editor-in-Chief of UFL Insiders Podcast: XFLMikeG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095058836844 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095058836844] X: https://twitter.com/XFLMikeG [https://twitter.com/XFLMikeG] Presented by https://alternativefootballnetwork.com/ [https://alternativefootballnetwork.com/] Produced by Tyler Digital Media Productions LLC and Matthew Tyler Special thanks to the UFL Recorded on 02/16/25

Memphis Showboats' DC Jarren Horton (Audio)

The following is a description of Episode #23 of the UFL Insiders Podcast: Introductions: Jarren Horton and Matthew *Jarren Interview -How did spending a full season away from coaching help your long-term vision of building an elite defense? -You have several players on the Showboats who played on the Maulers team in 2023, and it was your defense that carried that team to the championship game. What does it mean having familiar players like Mark Gilbert and Boogie Roberts join you on the Showboats? -As the son of a pro football player you grew up around pro football players and locker rooms. How did that shape your ability to communicate with players on a level where they accept your coaching? -As a defensive guru, how do you plan for a deep team like the Stallions who can pass and run at a championship level? -Fan Questions -Do you feel the UFL is considered a developmental league?  Closing: Jarren Horton  *AFN Updates -2025 UFL Season Plans -Introduce SWVLE: Promo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FSSjmd2xDw [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FSSjmd2xDw] / Referral Link: swvle.com/r/afn [http://swvle.com/r/afn] *UFL Season Begins Friday, March 28th, at 7:00 PM CST/ 8:00 PM EST on FOX! Closing: Matthew https://www.theufl.com/schedule [https://www.theufl.com/schedule] Thanks for listening! Please like, share and follow for more UFL Insiders Podcast updates! Open Theme for Episode: Heavy Vision X K. Sparks - “Dramatic Trap-Opportunity  (instrumental)” Closing Theme for Episode: Nbhd Nick - “Go Hard or Go Home” Guest: Jarren Horton Twitter/X: https://x.com/JarrenHorton [https://x.com/JarrenHorton] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrenHorton [https://www.youtube.com/@JarrenHorton] Creator/Host: Matthew Tyler Website: https://alternativefootballnetwork.com [https://alternativefootballnetwork.com] Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TheOfficialAFN [https://twitter.com/TheOfficialAFN] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlternativeFootballNetwork [https://www.youtube.com/@AlternativeFootballNetwork] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlternativeFootballNetwork [https://www.facebook.com/AlternativeFootballNetwork] IG: https://www.instagram.com/alternativefootballnetwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/alternativefootballnetwork/] Editor-in-Chief of UFL Insiders Podcast: XFLMikeG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095058836844 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095058836844] Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/XFLMikeG [https://twitter.com/XFLMikeG] Presented by https://alternativefootballnetwork.com/ [https://alternativefootballnetwork.com/] Produced by Tyler Digital Media Productions LLC and Matthew Tyler Special thanks to the UFL Recorded on 02/11/25

UFL Update with Mark Nelson, Greg Parks and Mike Bell (Audio)

The following is a description of Episode #22 of the UFL Insiders Podcast: We are back to discuss the newest UFL updates. Join Matthew with guests Mark Nelson, Greg Parks and Mike Bell Introductions: Mark, Mike Bell and Matthew  *UFL Returns March 28th, 2025 -Season tickets on sale Oct 15th 2024 *Memphis Showboats New Staff -Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt/ General Manager Jim Monos *Roughnecks Back at TDECU -Will Lewis GM *UFL to NFL (Greg Parks) *UFL Showcase Events: -2 Remaining Events (6 Total) Orlando-September 29th, 2024 San Diego-October 20th, 2024 Closing: Mark, Mike Bell, Greg and Matthew https://www.theufl.com/news/2024/september/17/united-football-league-returns-march-28 [https://www.theufl.com/news/2024/september/17/united-football-league-returns-march-28] https://www.theufl.com/teams/houston/news/2024/september/19/icymi-the-houston-roughnecks-will-return-to-tdecu-stadium [https://www.theufl.com/teams/houston/news/2024/september/19/icymi-the-houston-roughnecks-will-return-to-tdecu-stadium] https://uflboard.com/news/ken-whisenhunt-named-memphis-showboats-head-coach-jim-monos-to-serve-as-general-manager/ [https://uflboard.com/news/ken-whisenhunt-named-memphis-showboats-head-coach-jim-monos-to-serve-as-general-manager/] Greg’s UFL to NFL Tracker: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qunabot3aCKAc1JlvL0wh9zPPcCh9rmYNBl02EHM0i4/edit?usp=sharing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qunabot3aCKAc1JlvL0wh9zPPcCh9rmYNBl02EHM0i4/edit?usp=sharing] UFL Player Showcase Register Link (Currently only taking names for the wait list) https://showcases.theufl.com/ [https://showcases.theufl.com/] Thanks for listening! Please like, share and follow for more UFL Insiders Podcast updates! Open Theme for Episode: Heavy Vision X K. Sparks - “Dramatic Trap-Opportunity (instrumental)” Closing Theme for Episode: Nbhd Nick - “Go Hard or Go Home” Guest: Mark Nelson Twitter/X: https://x.com/theuflboard [https://x.com/theuflboard] Twitter/X: https://x.com/4marknelson [https://x.com/4marknelson] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UFLBoard [https://www.facebook.com/UFLBoard] Website: https://uflboard.com/ [https://uflboard.com/] Guest: Mike Bell  Twitter/X: https://x.com/MikeTBellAFN [https://x.com/MikeTBellAFN] Guest: Greg Parks Twitter/X: https://x.com/gregmparks [https://x.com/gregmparks] Website: https://uflboard.com/ [https://uflboard.com/] Creator/Host: Matthew Tyler Website: https://alternativefootballnetwork.com [https://alternativefootballnetwork.com] Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TheOfficialAFN [https://twitter.com/TheOfficialAFN] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlternativeFootballNetwork [https://www.youtube.com/@AlternativeFootballNetwork] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlternativeFootballNetwork [https://www.facebook.com/AlternativeFootballNetwork] IG: https://www.instagram.com/alternativefootballnetwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/alternativefootballnetwork/] Editor-in-Chief of UFL Insiders Podcast: XFLMikeG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095058836844 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095058836844] Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/XFLMikeG [https://twitter.com/XFLMikeG] Presented by https://alternativefootballnetwork.com/ [https://alternativefootballnetwork.com/] Produced by Tyler Digital Media Productions LLC and Matthew Tyler Special thanks to the UFL Thanks to UFLboard.com Recorded on 09/24/2024