The Gridiron Grandma

How does an 85 year old Grandma win her Fantasy Football League? Listen in and learn! Maybe you'll get some insight, maybe some helpful tips, maybe you'll get a recipe for awesome cupcakes!

Episode 17 - Season 7 01/05/2025

Episode 17 - Season 7 Happy New Year from The Gridiron Grandma! In this episode, she kicks off 2025 with a heartfelt vent about Fantasy Football frustrations and a spirited celebration of the Eagles' latest triumphs. We delve into the controversy around record-breaking performances, discuss key player injuries, and preview some exciting season finales. Plus, a nostalgic take on the Pro Bowl and a look ahead at the upcoming UFL season. Don’t miss this mix of football insights and personal reflections—and remember...please...don't forget to call your mother! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/34724410

Episode 16 - Season 7 12/20/2024

Episode 16 - Season 7 In this episode of The Gridiron Grandma, we’re diving into the heated Eagles vs. Steelers game, standout performances from receivers, and a surprise from the Jets. Plus, a look back at The New York Sack Exchange documentary, Lamar Jackson’s near-perfect game, and a showdown between the Bills and Lions that felt more like a basketball game. As always, there’s a Fantasy Football update and plenty of laughs along the way. Please...don’t forget to call your mother! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/34541900

Episode 15 - Season 7 12/13/2024

Episode 15 - Season 7 Time flies when you’re having fun, and the Gridiron Grandma is back with another action-packed episode! This week, she dives into the Eagles' nail-biting game, previews their challenging upcoming matchup, and weighs in on locker room drama. There’s talk of curses, comebacks, and a look back at the legendary New York Sack Exchange ahead of ESPN's new documentary. Plus, a thrilling Fantasy Football update—did she make it to 5th place? Tune in for game recaps, bold opinions, and a sprinkle of nostalgia. And as always, please...don’t forget to call your mother! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/34440195

Episode 14 - Season 7 12/05/2024

Episode 14 - Season 7 It’s a milestone celebration here on The Gridiron Grandma! 100 episodes of football fun! This week, she'll dive into Week 12 highlights, including snowy showdowns, jaw-dropping plays, and nail-biting finishes. Plus, some fantasy football updates (spoiler: She had a great week!) and a dose of holiday gratitude to kick off Thanksgiving. Cozy up, tune in, and don’t forget...please, don't forget to call your mother! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/34294245

Episode 13 - Season 7 11/27/2024

Episode 13 - Season 7 This week on The Gridiron Grandma, we’re tackling snow-filled showdowns, record-breaking performances, and a few nostalgic turkey tales! From Nick Chubb’s triumphant return in Cleveland’s snowy victory over Pittsburgh to the Eagles flying high against the Rams, there’s plenty of action to unpack. Plus, we dive into the Giants’ ongoing struggles, Tommy "Cutlets" Devito’s rise (and fall), and a Fantasy Football recap that left me grumbling about Dallas…again. With Thanksgiving around the corner, I’m sharing a heartwarming John Madden tradition that’ll have you craving turkey legs. So, grab your pumpkin pie, settle in, and don’t forget—call your mother! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/34186215

Episode 12 - Season 7 11/21/2024

Episode 12 - Season 7 The Gridiron Grandma is back with all the thrills, spills, and unexpected twists from an exciting week in the NFL. She sweats through a tense Eagles game, shares thoughts on the struggles of kickers across the league, and even gives a crash course on the history of K-balls. From shocking upsets to legendary field goals, this episode covers it all—plus a dose of fantasy football highs and lows. Tune in for the games, the stories, and a reminder to always call your mother! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/34075806

Episode 11 - Season 7 11/14/2024

Episode 11 - Season 7 Join The Gridiron Grandma as she dives into the thrilling Week 11 recap and gears up for Week 12! Celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles' stunning victory over the Cowboys, reminisce about classic Giants lore, and dissect surprising performances from Arizona and Detroit. From questionable uniform choices to intense fantasy football battles, this episode is packed with insightful analysis and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love football banter, grab your chips and dip and tune in for a fun-filled journey through the gridiron. And...please, don’t forget to call your mother! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/33923987

Episode 10 - Season 7 11/07/2024

Episode 10 - Season 7 This week, The Gridiron Grandma is back, diving into the Philadelphia Eagles’ game against the Jaguars and a jaw-dropping Saquon Barkley highlight you'll have to hear to believe! Plus, we’ll chat about the Eagles’ bold choices, Daniel Jones’ future, and the Detroit Lions. Oh, and fantasy football? Is she still holding her own? Whether you’re an Eagles fan, a Jets doubter, or a Lions believer, we’re having fun and covering it all. And, of course, don’t forget: call your mother! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/33840917

Episode 9 - Season 7 10/31/2024

Episode 9 - Season 7 In this week's episode of The Gridiron Grandma, we're heading into Week 9 with a mid-season check-in and Grandma’s still going strong! Grandma tackles the high-stakes action from Monday’s Giants-Steelers game. She also dives into her family’s divided football loyalties, especially in Eagles territory. She also touches on Russell Wilson's apparent resurgence, the Patriots-Jets matchup and the Browns' vs Ravens game. And...let's not forget about the Commanders' vs the Bears!!! Finally, in Fantasy Football, Grandma’s holding steady and hoping for a climb. Tune in for the recaps, insights, and laughs as only The Gridiron Grandma can bring, and don’t forget her classic parting reminder: "Please, don't forget to call your mother!" /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/33703722

Episode 8 - Season 7 - The Gridiron Grandma 10/23/2024

Episode 8 - Season 7 - The Gridiron Grandma In this week's episode of The Gridiron Grandma, we kick off with a warm welcome to new listeners and a quick apology for last week's technical glitch. Then, the spotlight turns to the Eagles' win over the Giants, with a special focus on Saquon Barkley's standout performance after his return to Philadelphia. The episode also touches on Daniel Jones' struggles, the Giants' fan reactions, and Barkley’s legacy. There's a bit of NFL trivia and she share's her frustration with her Fantasy Football team, where a tough loss drops the Gridiron Grandma in the rankings. And, of course, it wouldn’t be complete without the friendly reminder to “Please, don't forget to call your mother!” /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/33588972

Episode 7 - Season 7 10/18/2024

Episode 7 - Season 7 In this week's episode of The Gridiron Grandma, we dive into the fast-paced world of football as she shares her take on recent NFL games, including the Eagles' close win and frustrations with sloppy play. She also covers the Jets' struggles, including Aaron Rodgers' tough performance and questionable penalties, before celebrating the Detroit Lions' big win over the Cowboys. There's a fun story about Andy Reid's quirky rules and insights on officiating woes. Plus, an update on her Fantasy Football league standings. And as always, don’t forget to call your mother! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/33509832

Episode 6 - Season 7 10/10/2024

Episode 6 - Season 7 In this week’s episode, The Gridiron Grandma dives right in with the Eagles' bye week, reflecting on what it means for the team as they gear up for their next matchup. Join us as she discusses the Jets’ recent decision to fire their head coach and explore potential candidates for his replacement. TGG will also share some heartwarming thoughts around Andy Reid which reminds us of his impact on the game. Plus, we'll get an update on her fantasy football team and how her roster is shaping up as we head into the next phase of the season. Don’t miss this blend of football insights and personal anecdotes! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/33403417

Episode 5 - Season 7 10/02/2024

Episode 5 - Season 7 Welcome back to The Gridiron Grandma! This week, TGG dives into the Eagles' rough loss to the Bucs. Tune in for a fiery rant on what these players should "really" be fined for, as she breaks down the frustrating game. Plus, she's talking QB cadences—and dishing out some fun trivia about the Manning brothers, Tom Brady, and how their play-calling styles evolved. Lastly, hear about a perfect performance on Monday night and how the head coach missed it! And of course, a quick Fantasy Football update as she celebrates a big move up the leaderboard. Don’t miss out on all the fun, rants, and laughs. And remember, "Please, don’t forget to call your mother"! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/33304072

Episode 4 - Season 7 09/25/2024

Episode 4 - Season 7 The Gridiron Grandma is back with another exciting week of football insights, and this one’s packed with close games, big plays, and some hard-fought victories! This week, she dives into the nail-biter between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New Orleans Saints, she also covers the New York Giants’ first win of the season and a little trivia about Aaron Roger's jersey number. She also includes, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ QB dilemma and Jim Harbaugh’s return to the NFL. And of course, The Gridiron Grandma couldn’t leave out her Fantasy Football update...is she finally climbing out of the cellar? Tune in for all the highlights, opinions, and a healthy dose of football fun. And don’t forget to call your mother! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/33209862

Episode 3 - Season 7 09/19/2024

Episode 3 - Season 7 On this week's show, The Gridiron Grandma recaps the NFL with a dash of wit. She breaks down the week’s games with humor, insight, and passion. Whether your team had a win or a crushing loss, she's got you covered. From big plays to fumbles (both on and off the field), join her as she recaps key matchups like the Eagles vs. Falcons and Jets vs. Titans, and dishes out opinions on star players, coaches, and more. Stay for the stats, stay for the stories—but most importantly, don't forget to call your mother! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/33124632

Episode 2 - Season 7 09/11/2024

Episode 2 - Season 7 In this episode, The Gridiron Grandma dives into the start of the 2024-25 NFL season, focusing on the new kickoff rule and other regulation changes aimed at reducing injuries. She discusses the Philadelphia Eagles vs Green Bay in Brazil, covers key matchups like Kansas City vs Baltimore and the San Francisco 49ers' vs the NY Jets. Fantasy Football frustrations and team performances are also highlighted. Tune in for insights, humor, and a reminder to call your mother! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/33013757

Episode 1 - Season 7Episode 1 - Season 7 - The Gridiron Grandma 09/04/2024

Episode 1 - Season 7Episode 1 - Season 7 - The Gridiron Grandma Back for another exciting season! Join The Gridiron Grandma as she dives into her insights on the UFL, takes us through the history of Fantasy Football, and shares some intriguing facts about a surprising family connection to Patrick Mahomes. /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/32889812

Episode 11 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma 02/21/2024

Episode 11 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma Join us for another exciting episode of The Gridiron Grandma as she recaps the aftermath of the Super Bowl, dissecting the game-changing plays, thrilling moments, and unforgettable highlights. Our host also delves into the coaching shuffle of Mike Zimmer stepping in to replace Dan Quinn. She also celebrates the standout performance of Brock Purdy and why she is now a Brock fan. As the season draws to a close, our host shares her final thoughts, reflecting on the highs, lows, and unforgettable memories that made this season one for the books. /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/30056328

Episode 10 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma 02/10/2024

Episode 10 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma Welcome back to another episode of The Gridiron Grandma podcast! Brace yourselves as The Gridiron Grandma dives into the latest happenings around the NFL. While she might not resist mentioning Taylor Swift (just a little), this time she's got her sights set on the coaching shake-ups across the league. From discussing the NFL flag football and skills competition games to unraveling the mysteries of old expressions (with a surprising nod to baseball), The Gridiron Grandma's got you covered. Tune in for some gridiron gossip and a whole lot of fun! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/29887318

Episode 9 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma 12/07/2023

Episode 9 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma If you listened to last week’s podcast, you’ll know The Gridiron Grandma paid tribute to the great John Madden. This week she’s pays homage to his long-time counterpart, Pat Summerall and recaps week 13 around the NFL /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/28980688

Episode 8 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma 12/01/2023

Episode 8 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma Coming off a very thankful Thanksgiving, The Gridiron Grandma regails us with the story of the infamous “butt-fumble”. She also reminds us how Thanksgiving will forever be synonymous with John Madden, gives us some history on Turducken and updates us on her Fantasy team. This podcast is not to be missed!!! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/28876938

Episode 7 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma 11/22/2023

Episode 7 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma Happy Thanksgiving! This week, The Gridiron Grandma gives us her thoughts about the upcoming, “Black Friday Special”, game, updates us on her fantasy team and gives us some insight into week 11 around the NFL. /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/28760413

Episode 6 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma 11/15/2023

Episode 6 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma Today, The Gridiron Grandma gives us a comprehensive historic background on the origins of fantasy football. She also shares with us, her angle on some of the keys to her success and practices which she employs. She also revisits a new key point with regard to the “Heidi Game”. /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/28660863

Episode 5 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma 11/08/2023

Episode 5 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma The week, The Gridiron Grandma recaps some highlights around the NFL, talks about the infamous, “Heidi Game” and updates us on her fantasy football league. /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/28559990

Episode 4 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma 11/01/2023

Episode 4 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma With Fantasy Football in full swing, let’s see how The Gridiron Grandmas’ fantasy team is fairing. This week she not only updates us on her fantasy league, but recaps a few key games and shares some big news from around the NFL. /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/28489475

Episode 3 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma 09/27/2023

Episode 3 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma Well into her 6th season now, The Gridiron Grandma is showing no signs of slowing down! This week she recaps week 3 around the NFL. She talks about the “Philly Push”, some memorable field goals in NFL history and updates us her fantasy team. /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/28160756

Episode 2 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma 09/21/2023

Episode 2 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma Back for episode 2 of her new season, The Gridiron Grandma recaps week 2 around the NFL and updates us on her Fantasy team. Tune in to hear about her take on week 2! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/28107131

Episode 1 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma 09/14/2023

Episode 1 – Season 6 – 2023-24 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma After her exciting win last year in her Fantasy Football league, The Gridiron Grandma is back for Season 6 Can she repeat as champion of her Fantasy Football league? You’ll have to follow her to find out. Tune in to hear about her take on week 1 around the NFL. /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/28028178

Episode 19 – Season 5 – 2022-23 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma 02/17/2023

Episode 19 – Season 5 – 2022-23 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma In her season 5 podcast finale, The Gridiron Grandma shares her thoughts on the Super Bowl, talks about the rebirth of the XFL, the 2nd season of the USFL and gives us some predictions on where some QBs may end up. Thank you to ALL of her listeners for another successful podcasting season. See you for Season 6! /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/25969995

Episode 18 – Season 5 – 2022-23 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma 02/09/2023

Episode 18 – Season 5 – 2022-23 NFL Season – The Gridiron Grandma Coming off an exciting week which saw her interviewed for WFMZ Channel 69 News, The Gridiron Grandma was once again, asked to do an interview. This time it was for Fox 29 Good Day Philadelphia Weekend!!! Listen in as she shares her sheer excitement around the entire experience as well as some the new friends she made along the way! She'll also cover the Pro Bowl, talk about a key personnel change and points out an interesting parallel regarding her 2017 fantasy football championship and this year's championship. /episode/index/show/thegridirongrandma/id/25877052

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