Block Forever
NFL All-Pro Ryan Kalil is about to take the conversation about football to the next level. Block Forever is giving NFL fans an insider’s look at the game through the eyes of the greatest players and personalities of all time. Host Ryan Kalil talks the biggest game of the week with top players, coaches, and former pros from across the league. He tackles topics like the players’ psyches, sports betting, playing through pain, being a leader, and how to deal with combative teammates. Together, Kalil and his guests get real about what happens on the field and behind the scenes—inside locker rooms, during team meetings, and back at the hotel. New episodes of Block Forever will be recorded and released every week ahead of Thursday Night Football, bringing the most up-to-date insights directly to fans. Nothing is out of bounds.
Episodes
A triple header of interviews for our season finale. First up, Colts wrecking ball Dwight Freeney has some thoughts on the Patriots rivalry and "system quarterback" Tom Brady. And later in the show, Ryan checks in with a pair of Iowa lineman, Ravens rookie Tyler Linderbaum, who has quickly solidified himself as one of the best centers in the game, and Jaguars guard Brandon Scherff, who recounts playing quarterback in high ...
From USC walk-on to likely NFL Hallof Famer, it's been quite a ride forClay Matthews. In his first podcast appearance ever, the former Packers linebacker talks with Ryan about a Patriots draft day mix-up, what it takes to click with Aaron Rodgers, and why giving pregame speeches to the team was actually harder than playing on Sunday. Clay also reveals just how close he was to re-signing with Green Bay and why he called it ...
The Louisiana Kid AKA Big Whit is unlike any lineman in the game, past or present. The former Bengals and Rams tackle explains how obsessively hitting golf balls helped his blocking technique, why he thought the Rams were soft when he arrived in 2017, and exactly what was the secret to his unparalleled longevity. Andrew Whitworth is what Block Forever is all about.
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From the moment he tackled a classmate at 2nd grade recess, Brian Cushing knew playing in the NFL was the plan. High school, college and NFL mega-success followed but it wasn't all gravy. The former Texans LB shares gets introspective about challenges and missteps along the way. And later, Patriots center David Andrews shares with Ryan how Tom Brady made his first game hell, who was the Patriots' secret weapon, and why too...
Steve Smith Sr. was a bad man. Ryan reunites with his former teammate, the greatest receiver in Panthers history, to talk about chess matches vs defensive backs, prank wars with teammates, his locker room shower rules, and the time he actually got traded to the Patriots. Never a dull moment with the outspoken but introspective Agent 89.
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The straightest of straight shooters, Sean Payton, hops on with Ryan and shares an interesting Jeff Saturday hiring comp, gives an update on his own coaching future (which might aggravate certain fan bases) and shares his pre-draft thoughts on Christian McCaffrey vs Alvin Kamara. The former Saints HC also explains why coaching in the NFL beats college and what stealing plays has in common with the Taco Bell menu.
He was Clark Kent off the football field and Superman on it. Luke Kuechly, one of the greatest linebackers of his generation, shares how he watched film, why he attacked Tony Romo on the field, and how he'd defend Lamar Jackson if he was still playing. The former Carolina Panther also reveals the time he got dressed down by Sean McDermott and gives an update on his potential return to the NFL.
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JuJu Smith-Schuster is the best because he simply cannot avoid giving his honest opinion. The KC wideout on the most annoying position group, the stylistic differences in balls thrown by Patrick Mahomes and Big Ben, and what goes through his head when he sees Antonio Brown's name trending. Later, big fella Nick Mangold, on secret Jets practices, the problem he had with Brett Favre, and why his old nemesis, Tom Brady, is be...
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane tells host Ryan Kalil about how Cam Newton led to the Josh Allen pick, which types of players are not worth the headache, and the text message he got in a Wendy's drive-thru that changed his life. Then, Titans center Ben Jones explains how to prank Coach Vrabel, and the funny trick DBs attempt to avoid tackling Derrick Henry.
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Would you rather be yelled at by Bill Belichick or Tom Brady? Patriots captain Matthew Slater answers that question and reveals the most underrated player of the New England dynasty. Later, Matt's dad, Hall of Fame tackle Jackie Slater explains how to neutralize the game's best defensive ends and why he couldn't play today.
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Hall of Fame O-lineman Anthony Muñoz stops by to explain how he would block Aaron Donald, the similarities between Joe Burrow and Boomer Esiason, and how pancaking the Bengals head coach led to him getting drafted. Then, Commanders veteran guard Trai Turner compares Cam Newton, Big Ben and Justin Herbert's ability to take a hit.
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In this episode, Ryan's old coach, Washington Commanders' Ron Rivera, explains why he cancelled practice for Cam Newton and shares what John Madden taught him about going for it on 4th down. Then, Bills center Mitch Morse explains the differences between Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes and how to handle angry fans on social media.
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The man, the myth, the mullet. Jared Allen reveals the secret to timing the snap count, how to butter up "meat stick" refs, and why he (unsuccessfully) tried to talk Brett Favre into retirement. The former sack artist and future Hall of Famer also tells host Ryan Kalil how to trash talk without swearing and breaks down the prank that almost derailed his NFL career, ahead of Thursday Night Football's Dolphins-Bengals game o...
Host Ryan Kalil talks about the dangers of Super Bowl hangovers and how to avoid them. Then Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott joins to talk about handling egos and Super Bowl expectations. Finally, ahead of Thursday Night Football's Steelers-Browns game on Amazon Prime Video, Cleveland guard Joel Bitonio joins to discuss how to use MMA techniques in offensive line play.
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In the inaugural episode of Block Forever, host Ryan Kalil talks about the least glorified position in the league — offensive lineman — and how mobile quarterbacks change a game, ahead of Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video with Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs playing Justin Herbert and the Chargers. Then, Christian McCaffery of the Carolina Panthers joins to talk about his love/hate relationship with fantasy football an...
13-year NFL veteran Ryan Kalil sits down with star players, coaches and NFL personnel to pull back the curtain on the true inner-workings of the league.
Why is it so hard to build a winning franchise? Ryan searches for that answer and more in an attempt to better understand the game he loves. As a former center, Ryan will also help demystify the most unheralded and unknown part of the game - offensive line play.
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