Podcast
Ari SQRD
Hosted by Ari · EN
A podcast about NFL football hosted by two guys named Ari
21episodes
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We Predicted the AFC & NFC East... And Fans Are Going to Hate It
1w ago01:11:38Tap to summarizeThis week's episode was packed from start to finish. We kicked things off by breaking down the latest wave of massive contract extensions, including deals for Darnell Wright, Zay Flowers, Bijan Robinson, Matthew Bergeron, and Chris Olave, before discussing whether Baker Mayfield was disrespected by reportedly being offered just $50 million per year, and why we both agreed that number was probably fair. We also asked whether ESPN has been too quick to move past recent coaching scandals. The centerpiece of the episode was our deep dive into the AFC and NFC East, where we made our division predictions, picked contenders and pretenders, and shared plenty of takes that are bound to upset a few fanbases. We also covered the latest free agent signings, played another round of Guess That Number, and debuted our newest segment, Real or Fake NFL Player Names, where it turns out the NFL has some names so ridiculous they sound completely made up.
Transcribe →We Ranked the NFL's Top 10 RBs... And Our AFC North Takes Will Make Fans Furious
3w ago01:04:17Tap to summarizeAnother week, another episode guaranteed to upset at least half of NFL Twitter.We kicked things off by ranking our Top 10 running backs, and let's just say... if you're a Saquon Barkley fan, you may want to skip the first 20 minutes. Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson took the top two spots, CMC somehow wasn't No. 1, and rookie Jeremiyah Love already found his way into the Top 10. Calm, rational discussion? Absolutely not.Then we tackled the AFC North, where we questioned just about everyone's hype. We weren't nearly as sold on the Ravens as the rest of the football world seems to be, debated whether Cincinnati can bounce back, tried to figure out what Pittsburgh's ceiling really is, and, as always, were left wondering what exactly the Browns are doing.Finally, the moment everyone waits for: Guess That Number. For the first time in the history of the show, one of the Aris actually got stumped. A streak came to an end, pride was left in shambles, and evidence has already been submitted to the Hall of Fame for future trash talk.If you enjoy controversial rankings, hot takes that will definitely age well (or terribly), division debates, and watching one Ari finally get humbled, this one's for you.
Transcribe →We Built the NFL’s Top 20 WR Rankings… And Someone Is Definitely Going To Be Angry | NFC North Breakdown
Jul 1401:03:16Tap to summarizeThe Seahawks may have a new owner, but we still have plenty of opinions. After breaking down one of the biggest business stories in the NFL, we dove into our official Top 20 wide receiver rankings, explaining why every player earned their spot and where the toughest debates took place. From Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb and Amon-Ra St. Brown to breakout stars like Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Malik Nabers, no ranking made the cut without a healthy amount of discussion. We then turned our attention to the NFC North, breaking down every team, every storyline, and every reason the division might be the NFL's most unpredictable. We wrapped things up with another fan-favorite edition of "Guess That Number," where one of us picks an NFL jersey number and the other has to identify the player who made it famous. Some guesses were impressive, others belonged on the practice squad.
Transcribe →We Ranked the AFC West… and Probably Made Everyone Mad
Jul 201:03:43Tap to summarizeThis week's episode had a little bit of everything. We kicked things off with the heartbreaking news of Chris Johnson's ALS diagnosis before shifting gears into our AFC West breakdown, where hot takes were flying almost as fast as Patrick Mahomes sidearm passes. Then it was back to the whiteboard as we broke down Coverages 5 through 8, proving that football is either beautifully complex or we're just making everyone need a notebook. Of course, no episode would be complete without another chaotic round of the fan-favorite "Guess That Number," where confidence once again exceeded accuracy. We wrapped things up with a teaser for next week's wide receiver rankings, where we're sure to spark some debates, settle absolutely nothing, and have a blast doing it.
Transcribe →Sauce, Surtain & The CB War: Ranking the NFL’s Shutdown Artists
Jun 2201:14:01Tap to summarizeWe kicked things off with the massive NFL extensions shaking up the league, breaking down the blockbuster deals for Patrick Mahomes and Jeffery Simmons and what they mean for the future of their franchises. From there, we dove into one of the hottest debates in football: ranking the league’s best cornerbacks. We broke down what truly makes a shutdown CB, from coverage ability and QB ratings when targeted, to interceptions, consistency, durability, and impact in the run game, before revealing our Top 15 cornerback rankings and debating the biggest questions: Who really deserves the #1 spot? Are elite slot corners undervalued? Who’s rising, and who’s getting too much hype? With names like Patrick Surtain II, Sauce Gardner, Derek Stingley Jr., Christian Gonzalez and more entering the conversation, the CB room was anything but quiet. We wrapped things up with our fan-favorite “Guess That Number” segment, where football knowledge, confidence, and a little bit of luck collide. Another episode packed with rankings, debates, and the kind of NFL conversations that keep the offseason alive.
Transcribe →We Ranked NFL Tackles, Broke Down Coverages, and Probably Angered Every 49ers Fan
Jun 1101:02:18Tap to summarizeWe gave some much needed love to the big men up front, unveiling our Top 10 NFL Tackles while breaking down the film room details that separate the good from the elite, including footwork, mirroring, hand placement, and the art of winning in both pass protection and the run game. From there, we put on our coaching hats and simplified one of football's most misunderstood topics by explaining the differences between zone and man coverage, base and non base defenses, and why modern coordinators are constantly mixing and matching looks to confuse quarterbacks. We then continued our division breakdown series with the NFC West, debating whether the Rams, 49ers, Seahawks, or Cardinals have the clearest path to a division title and which bold predictions could end up looking brilliant or completely ridiculous by season's end. As always, we wrapped things up with another competitive round of Guess That Number, proving once again that remembering NFL history is much harder when there's a microphone in front of you.
Transcribe →A.J. Brown Trade Reaction, Myles Garrett to the Rams & Top NFL Edge Rusher Rankings
Jun 301:14:56Tap to summarizeThis week we tackled two blockbuster trades that could reshape the NFL landscape, debating whether the Patriots' aggressive move for A.J. Brown signals the end of their rebuild and whether the Rams once again proved they'll sacrifice tomorrow for a chance to win today by landing Myles Garrett. Those moves naturally led us into our Edge Rusher Rankings, where we separated reputation from production, argued over who belongs in the elite tier behind Garrett, and debated which young pass rushers are poised to become the next stars of the league. We then continued our division breakdown series with the AFC South, a division loaded with young quarterbacks, intriguing storylines, and plenty of uncertainty, before wrapping things up with another competitive round of Guess That Number. If you enjoy NFL debates, bold predictions, trade reactions, and the occasional questionable take delivered with complete confidence, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
Transcribe →NFL QB Rankings, NFL Coverage 101 + NFC South Predictions That Could Age Horribly
May 2801:16:46Tap to summarizeWe kicked off our division breakdown series with a deep dive into the NFC South, breaking down the Falcons, Buccaneers, Saints, and Panthers through offseason moves, QB situations, ceilings, floors, and bold predictions for the final standings. We also introduced an NFL 101 segment focused on coverage shells, simplifying Cover 1, Cover 2, Cover 3, and Cover 4 while explaining what each defense is designed to stop and where offenses can attack them. The main event was our Top 10 QB Rankings, where we revealed our lists tier by tier and debated everything from elite franchise quarterbacks to high ceiling wild cards, including which players are being overrated, which young QBs are rising fastest, and how much surrounding talent should actually impact the rankings. We wrapped up the episode with another competitive edition of Guess That Number, making this one of our most balanced episodes yet, combining analysis, education, debate, and pure football fun.
Transcribe →NFL Power Rankings, Jersey Legends & Season Hot Takes
May 2401:11:00Tap to summarizeThis episode of AriSQRD had everything: offseason overreactions, NFL nostalgia, and just enough reckless confidence to make future us nervous. We kicked things off with our post free agency and post draft Top 10 power rankings, breaking down which teams are actually built to contend and which ones are winning the offseason championship for the 14th straight year. Then came “Guess That Number,” where we used our ages 44 and 31 to challenge each other on the iconic players tied to those numbers proving once again that football trivia is basically a personality trait. We closed things out with one bold prediction each for the upcoming season, planting our flags now so the receipts can either celebrate us or haunt us later.
Transcribe →The QB Industrial Revolution in a League That Won’t Stop Moving: Schedule Drops & Global Games
May 1401:00:49Tap to summarizeThis week on the show we announced our YouTube and social channels going live, then jumped into the NFL schedule release with its biggest primetime matchups, rivalries, and early storylines to watch. From there we tackled the league’s biggest shift right now: rookie quarterbacks are playing earlier and succeeding faster than ever. We broke down the data behind the trend, then explored what’s driving it, from college systems producing more pro ready QBs, to the transfer portal and COVID eligibility changes, to NFL teams simplifying schemes and building around quarterbacks instead of forcing them to adapt. We also looked at how drafting and development philosophy has shifted toward processing and readiness, why rookie contracts are speeding up decisions, and closed with the rising “QB revival” trend featuring players like Mayfield, Darnold, and Daniel Jones, asking whether this is true evolution or just system driven success.
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