PODCAST · sports
Almost Shameless
by Tanya Ray Fox
Every sports fan thinks they know best and everyone in the media is trying to get your attention. Lucky for you, I'm both.
Episodes
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2023 NFL Season Preview Hot Topics with Mike D’Abate
Tanya kicks off NFL season with Patriots beat reporter and Locked On Patriots host Mike D'Abate by hitting on some of the hot preseason topics around the league (2:30), including Aaron Rodgers' chances of making the Jets the real deal and which NFC North team is most ready to grab the division by...
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Patriots defense is legit, the Lamar Jackson skepticism is weird, plus a WWE Extreme Rules chat with Ladarius Brown
Tanya quickly recaps why it's encouraging that the Patriots won decisively against the Lions, who were a great matchup for their ailing offense, as they head into a more forgiving stretch of their season (2:00). Then she discusses the weird way that the broadcast handled Lamar Jackson's final…
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NFL hasn’t earned our trust regarding Tua’s health, Bill Belichick needs to chill it with the QB intrigue
Tanya dives into why the NFL and the Miami Dolphins deserve all the skepticism regarding what happened to Tua, and how it ties into learning our lesson from all the passes that we gave Brett Favre in spite of a million red flags (3:30). Then she hits on why she's tired of Bill Belichick's game of...
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Media failed yet again with the Ime Udoka story, Patriots offense may need to look backward to move forward
Tanya takes a deep dive into some major reporting failures in the story of Ime Udoka's misconduct within the Boston Celtics organization, the red flags raised by his one-season suspension and why it should never have been reported as a consensual relationship without more context (2:53). Then she...
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Chiefs can win any way and AFC should be worried, Patriots defense has prime opportunity against Trubisky
Week 2 kicked off with a messy game between the AFC West rival Chargers and Chiefs, and we learned a lot about how not only that division could play out but also what it means for the rest of the AFC as the Chiefs establish their ability to stay in any type of game (1:58). With that in mind…
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The Bills aren’t screwing around, NFC predictions, and why the Patriots cannot lose in Week 1
Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season officially kicked off on Thursday night with the Bills trouncing the reigning Super Bowl champion Rams, so Tanya dives into what we learned about both teams in the inaugural game of the year (01:31). She also examines what it means for the Patriots' ceiling this…
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50. Why you’re wrong about Belichick, sports media’s ethics problem, AFC preseason preview
The new season of Almost Shameless with Tanya Ray Fox kicks off with a more optimistic assessment of what we can and should expect from the New England Patriots coming off of a less than impressive preseason (03:47). Then she goes in on critics of Bill Belichick's career without Tom Brady…
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49. Blockbuster QB trades and the state of the Patriots with guest Mike D’Abate
Almost Shameless is back with guest and Patriots insider Mike D'Abate just in time to break down the major QB moves that are shaking up the NFL, beginning with the blockbuster trade of Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos (03:17). Mike and Tanya continue the conversation by discussing whether...
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48. Super Bowl LVI wrap-up: Aaron Donald is the latest proof of the NFL’s obsession with flashy offense
That's a wrap on the NFL season! (muffled cries) Tanya kicks the show off with few broad takeaways from the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals, including the difference between a good game and good narratives. Then she dives into the main topic of the show, explaining why...
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47. NFL’s racism is on full display in Brian Flores lawsuit, Tom Brady owes Patriots fans their farewell
We should be talking about the impending showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. However there are bigger things at play this week. Tanya starts the show off with an overview of the allegations in the lawsuit filed by Brian Flores accusing three NFL…
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46. NFL Divisional wrap-up: Aaron Rodgers is the same fraud on the field as he is off it, and why Tom Brady may actually retire
This was one of the best NFL divisional rounds that most of us can remember, and Tanya hits on every game and every major storyline from the weekend. First up is the Bengals in over an underwhelming No. 1 seeded Titans, and her concern over what she sees as Cincinnati's greatest liability as they...
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45. NFL Wild Card wrap-up: Tom Brady’s not walking through that door so it’s officially stud WR offszn
The wild card round is complete and the New England Patriots are just one of several teams to leave the playoffs with more than just hurt pride. Set aside the hysterics, Bill Belichick and the defense will be fine. But there is one major change the team will have to make in the offseason if they...
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44. Winter Mailbag: AB goes scorched earth, Survivor, AFC playoff picture, Russell Wilson’s future & more
The Winter AMA mailbag has arrived and Tanya is ready for the questions from across sports and pop culture. She kicks things off by laying out the latest with Antonio Brown and his bizarre take on Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady. Then she hits the mailbag, beginning with musings on 'Survivor' as the...
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43. Antonio Brown made Tom Brady and Bruce Arians look foolish, Bill Belichick is back in the playoffs
We've finally made it to the first inaugural WEEK 18 of the NFL season and much like the season itself, things are still very chaotic. First up, Tanya addresses the situation with Antonio Brown that led to his swift release from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - and her controversial tweet about Tom...
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Belichick rules and the Yankees suck: Best of Almost Shameless 2021
From Bill Belichick vs Tom Brady to Mac Jones vs Cam Newton to the Red Sox vs the Yankees, Tanya hit on all the best rivalries in Boston sports this year... and did a little ragging on Ben Roethlisberger and Aaron Rodgers for good measure. Here's some of the best rants from Almost Shameless in...
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42. There‘s no real Super Bowl favorite in 2021 so every team in the playoff picture better buckle up
Tanya followed the New England Patriots' lead and took a bye week for the holidays, but she's back and taking a tour of the NFL's weird Week 15. She kicks things off by checking in with the Buccaneers and Tom Brady after another loss to the Saints (3:03) before delivering a blunt explanation for...
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41. The Patriots and Bill Belichick know exactly what they‘re doing & the rest of the NFL just realized it
The Patriots beat the Bills in an unforgettable way on Monday Night Football to take sole possession of the No. 1 seed in the AFC heading into their bye week. The aftermath was fraught with accusations of overreaction and hyperbole, balanced out by the dawning realization from everyone else that...
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40. Long live Bill Belichick plus NFL 2021 ‘This or That‘ with guest Mike D‘Abate
Tanya is joined by the host of the Locked on Patriots podcast and writer for SI Patriots Maven, Mike D'Abate to catch up on the NFL season through Week 13. They kick things off by chatting about the players on the offense who are best positioned to help Mac Jones continue his hot streak (4:48)....
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39. Bill Belichick has Patriots poised to become leading Super Bowl contenders sooner than later
Tanya starts things off this week by taking a look at Cam Newton's triumphant return to the Panthers and to the field in Week 10, and what it could mean for Carolina in a surprisingly open NFC South divisional race (5:08). Then it's a full deep dive into what the Patriots are doing that's working...
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38. Patriots 2021 Midseason Awards!!
The New England Patriots have played nine games in this new 18 week season and so it's time for the Almost Shameless Podcast to hand out some midseason awards!! First, Tanya quickly touches on a few of the biggest stories of the week, including Odell Beckham Jr. signing with the Rams over the...
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37. Patriots finally have everyone‘s attention, but can they keep it? Plus Aaron Rodgers is a fraud
The Patriots secured their biggest win of the season on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers with a classic Bill Belichick defensive performance and some old-school possession offense. Now that people are paying attention to the GOAT and his rookie up in New England, can they deliver on the...
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36. Stop expecting Roger Goodell to be someone he‘s not, don‘t embarrass Aaron Rodgers by comparing him to Tom Brady
Tanya is back and kicks things off with examining the harsh realities of Roger Goodell's reign over the NFL, and a critique of the way fans and media respond to the lack of transparency in league culture and investigations (3:00). Then she moves onto Thursday night's wild game between the…
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35. Jon Gruden fallout, real Super Bowl contenders, Steelers & Patriots potential wild card battle w/ Jarrett Bailey of Fansided
Tanya welcomes Jarrett Bailey, Fansided NFL contributor and co-host of the Laces Out Podcast, to take a look across the league as we head into Week 6 and the real meat of the NFL season. First though, Tanya and Jarrett breakdown and react to the fallout from Jon Gruden's resignation after the…
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34. Red Sox own the Yankees, Mac Jones is holding his own but it‘s simply not enough
Tanya kicks things off by sharing some of her favorite reactions to the Red Sox beating the Yankees in the wild card game, including an absolute masterpiece from a former Yankee himself (5:02). Then it's onto reactions to Patriots Bucs, but specifically analyzing where Mac Jones is at through 4...
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33. Fall AMA Mailbag, from pumpkin spice vs apple cider to Brady v Belichick
The fall AMA mailbag is here to lighten things up ahead of maybe the most stressful regular season game that Patriots fans will ever watch, so sit back and grab your fall beverage of choice and get to know Tanya a little better while also getting your weekly does of sports hot takes sprinkled in....
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32. Tom Brady‘s supposed vindication complex with Bill Belichick ignores the reality of his career
This week Tom Brady Sr. spoke with NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran and said he thinks his son has been vindicated by winning in Tampa Bay. But what exactly is Brady's gripe with 20 years of unprecedented success again? (2:51) Plus Tanya proposes a batshit idea for getting the NFL to back off of...
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31. Mac Jones has been made in Belichick‘s image, 3 teams & 3 QBs who will look a lot different in Week 2
As we all wrap up our Week 1 analysis, Tanya checks in on where the Patriots stand as they prepare to bounce back in Week 2 against the Jets - and dives a little deeper into exactly what Bill Belichick is looking to get from Mac Jones this season and whether it's a formula that can stand up long...
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30. Women aren‘t going to stop talking about football & you‘re not getting an apology for those Mac Jones takes
It's the last podcast of the NFL offseason before the most wonderful time of the year kicks off on Thursday night, and this week's episode is setting some ground rules for the Almost Shameless listeners, watchers and followers. First Tanya addresses the trolls and broader misogynist community…
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29. A New Era in Foxboro: 3 major hurdles the Patriots must clear to make the playoffs with Mac Jones
In a twist no one saw coming, Cam Newton didn't just lose the starting Patriots QB job -- he lost his job altogether. Tanya quickly breaks down her thoughts on the mysteries surrounding the surprising cut as well as Bill Belichick's somewhat alarming comments about COVID vaccination in the NFL...
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28. Cam Newton isn't distracted but some of Boston media definitely is, and now it's a problem
Tanya cuts to the chase as she launches into a breakdown and critique of Scott Zolak's problematic comments about Cam Newton's on-field demeanor at Patriots practice, and how his viewpoint is a reflection of a much larger issue with the way too many people all around New England speak about…
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27. LeBron's competitive dilemma, 3 most underrated NFL rosters, everyone's walking back their Cam Newton takes
It's another weekend podcast as Tanya quickly recaps the Patriots second preseason game and dives into the complexities of what is happening for fans and media as the reality of Cam Newton as the starter begins to sink in (3:18). Then it's over to the NBA where LeBron feels disrespected by scouts...
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26. Patriots QB madness is gripping the nation, debunking the Brady v Belichick Lie, Jeopardy went rogue
NFL Nation got it's first glimpse at the re-tooled Patriots, an improved Cam Newton and a composed Mac Jones -- and everyone immediately forgot how to analyze the quarterback position. So Tanya kicks the show off with a breakdown of how the QBs looked and how media and fans reacted (2:32), and…
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25. Patriots media wrote off Cam Newton then acted like they didn't, plus Sara Marshall of FPC Patriots
There is one topic and one topic only for this week's show, and it's all about Cam Newton and the way the media has handled the reporting and analysis of his journey from last season through the second week of training camp (02:00). First Tanya goes no holds barred in laying out her beef with how...
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24. Patriots QB "battle" continues, Aaron Rodgers lays it all out there, the real legend of Simone Biles
It's an all Tanya show straight from her family home in Massachusetts, so she kicks things off with a little recap of where things stand with Cam Newton and Mac Jones as Patriots camp begins (4:20). Then she checks in with the Aaron Rodgers situation with the Packers after a bizarre candid press...
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23. The summer AMA Mailbag, from Patriots QBs to WWE Superstars to the NFL's worst fanbases
This is the first seasonal mailbag EVER on the Almost Shameless podcast, so strap in to get to know Tanya a little better while also getting your weekly does of sports hot takes sprinkled in. From the Patriots QB depth chart to the social media importance of The Office, there's a little something...
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22. Julian Edelman passes the baton, training camp and 2021 Patriots predictions feat. SI Maven's Mike D'Abate
There's no better way to prepare for Patriots training camp than with an old school attack on the Patriot Way! Mike D'Abate of SI Maven and Locked on Patriots joins Tanya to discuss Julian Edelman's thoughts on the fun of winning, and to whom he will pass the leadership baton on offense (5:00)....
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21. The N'Keal Harry Paradox, what does Aaron Rodgers want (?), roasting anonymous Twitter opinions
It's been a weird off-season for the Patriots with a QB battle for the first time since January of 2002, but this week the target of national scrutiny is maligned WR N'Keal Harry, who wants a trade from the only team that wanted to draft him in the first round, and Tanya explains why this is a...
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20. A new Celtics era, Carl Nassib and coming out in sports, getting over your bad Patriots attitudes
The Boston Celtics have entered their new era with the hiring of Ime Udoka (01:48), and it wouldn't be a major breaking story in 2021 without someone epically embarrassing themselves on Twitter (04:15). Then Tanya breaks down the importance of Carl Nassib as the first active NFL player to come…
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19. Stop whining about analytics and sports nerds... feat. Bryan Kalbrosky of HoopsHype
Yet another Twitter debate regarding analytics in the NBA was sparked late last week, culminating in the accusation that people who prefer the study of efficiency are nerds who are ruining sports fandom. So Tanya brought on Bryan Kalbrosky, writer for HoopsHype and For The Win, to break down the...
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18. Fox & Fallon REUNION Super Bowl LV Edition feat. Courtney Fallon
Tanya reunited with friend and former co-host Courtney Fallon of the Bad Signal Podcast and The Game Day NFL to host a very special reunion episode of Fox & Fallon. After getting the audience reacquainted with their banter they kick things off by ranking on a scale of 1-10 just how much Patrick...
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17. Your Brady > Belichick takes are trash and you're not going to get away with them
It took until Week 15 when the Patriots were officially mathematically eliminated from the playoffs for the cowards to get up on their soap boxes and declare that we finally have proof that Bill Belichick can't do anything without Tom Brady. This podcast is dedicated to firing that lazy, bad…
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16. Time to start talking asterisks on the NFL season, Tom Brady is broken, stuffing is the devil's bread
It's the first THANKSGIVING episode of Almost Shameless, which is appropriate because almost shameless is how most of us feel about the amount of food we're about to consume. First up, it's asterisk szn!! Time to start being honest with ourselves about the realities of what COVID has done to…
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15. NBA Draft preview with HoopsHype's Bryan Kalbrosky
NBA draft analyst Bryan Kalbrosky of HoopsHype and USA Today SMG joins Tanya with some fun tidbits to help the casual NBA fan prepare for the 2020 NBA Draft.
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14. Cam Newton out-Brady-ed Tom Brady, pro sports leagues REALLY want you to know they're losing money
Before all the ranting, Tanya takes some time to reflect on and remember the lives and impact of Alex Trebek and Tommy Heinsohn, the media grandfathers that many of us shared and lost this week (01:22). Then it's back to sports, with an optimistic take on a wild Patriots win over the winless Jets...
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13. Escaping the NFL for an NBA roundup with Bryan Kalbrosky of USA Today
This week Tanya is detouring from the insanity of the NFL to chat with USA Today Sports Media Group NBA managing editor Bryan Kalbrosky about the league's plans for the final two months of 2020. They discuss the report that the NBA is looking to begin camp by Dec. 1st with the season starting...
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12. COVID has threatened the parity in the AFC, the Patriots "system QB" myth is finally dead
The Patriots lost a closer-than-the-score-would-have-you-believe contest against the Chiefs on Monday night, but the story actually began early in the weekend prior. Tanya breaks down Cam Newton's COVID timeline and the inconsistencies in how the NFL handled the Patriots game and the rescheduled...
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11. Russell Wilson is the best player in the NFL, Patriots are better than everyone thought
Russell Wilson is the MVP of the NFL and probably has been for longer than we've realized (4:00). Plus, the Patriots are the best team in the AFC East despite preseason expectations -- and their 1-1 record (10:50). And finally, re-assessing how we talk about athletes and their adversity during…
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10. Long live Cam Newton and Tom Brady, debuting the Trash Take Hall of Fame
Things come and go, especially in 2020... but the NFL remains. Week 1 has passed and many things happened that we expected, including Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs looking like Super Bowl contenders yet again (06:14). However not everything went according to the offseason script. Cam Newton and...
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9. MLB's unwritten rules are pathetic, giving college kids a damn break, protecting the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry
BASEBALL'S UNWRITTEN RULES HAVE GONE TOO FAR THIS TIME, FOLKS. Tanya breaks down exactly what happened between the Padres and Rangers to cause the latest BS meltdown over baseball players doing their jobs well, and why the unwritten rules are more than just antiquated ... they're a sign of...
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8. How *not* to handle COVID in sports, Brett Favre on kneeling in the NFL, Bucs fans need to chill
Tanya is back and kicking things off loudly with a condemnation of one BIG10 football coach who is the perfect example of dealing with COVID-19 in sports the wrong way. Then she breaks down Brett Favre's comments regarding kneeling in the NFL, and the journey of learning to have difficult...
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Every sports fan thinks they know best and everyone in the media is trying to get your attention. Lucky for you, I'm both.
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Almost Shameless is created and hosted by Tanya Ray Fox.
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