Engage 8 Podcast
by Josh Reidelbach and Michael Howes
Engage 8 Podcast is your weekly NFL sports talk destination. Hosted by Josh Reidelbach and Mike Howes, we bring in-depth game recaps, previews, power rankings, predictions, and betting tips every week. While predominantly NFL-based, we also cover most major sports like the NBA, NHL, and college football. Expect bold takes, friendly banter, and deep football analysis. Subscribe for weekly episodes, highlights, and all the hot NFL news you need to stay ahead this season.
Episodes
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Ep. 133 "NBA + Stanley Cup Finals Recaps"
In this episode, Josh and Mike recap the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Finals. First, the guys give their studs and duds in the sports world, from the Kevin Durant trade to the Cincinnati Bengals' poor organizational management. Finally, the guys dive deep, recapping both finals series between…
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Ep. 132 "NBA + Stanley Cup Finals Update"
In this episode, Josh and Mike update the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Finals. First, the guys give their studs and duds in the sports world, from Oakmont hosting the U.S. Open to Aaron Rodgers signing with Pittsburgh. Finally, the guys dive deep into both finals series between the Thunder and...
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Ep. 131 "NBA Finals + NHL Stanley Cup Finals"
In this episode, Josh and Mike preview the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Finals. First, the guys give their studs and duds in the sports world, from Otega Oweh coming back to Kentucky to Cal Raleigh breaking catcher home run records. Then, the guys dive deep into both finals series between the...
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Ep. 130 "NBA Conference Finals + New CFP Format"
In this episode, Josh and Mike break down the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Finals. First, the guys give their studs and duds in the sports world, from the new College Football Playoff format to Oneil Cruz's record-breaking home run. Finally, the guys update the NBA Conference Finals and…
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Ep. 129 "NBA Conference Finals Update"
In this episode, Josh and Mike break down the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Finals. First, the guys talk about the unfortunate passing of Colts Owner Jim Irsay. Then, the guys give their studs and duds in the sports world, from the Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson saga to the Tush Push…
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Ep. 128 "NFL Schedule Release + NBA 2nd Round Update"
In this episode, Josh and Mike break down the NFL schedule release and update the second round of the NBA Playoffs. First, the guys give their studs and duds in the sports world, from Dana White to Jimmy Butler. Then the guys talk about the NFL schedule release and give their top 5 games of 2025....
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Ep. 127 "NBA 2nd Round Preview"
FILMED ON MONDAY, MAY 5TH In this episode, Josh and Mike break down the remaining first-round series endings and preview the second round of the NBA Playoffs. First, the guys give their studs and duds in the sports world, from Mikko Rantanen to Canelo Alvarez. Then the guys recap the end of the 6...
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Ep. 126 "NFL Draft Recap + NBA Playoffs"
In this episode, Josh and Mike break down the 2025 NFL Draft. talk about all of the major storylines from Shedeur Sanders falling to the 5th round to the Jags trading up for Travis Hunter. Then the guys give their top five team drafts from the weekend. Finally, the guys give an update on the NBA...
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Ep. 125 "NBA Playoffs + Final NFL Mock Draft"
In this episode, Josh and Mike talk about the beginning of the NBA playoffs. They break down the outlook for all 8 series and assign which teams are already dead. Then the guys do their final NFL Mock Draft for the draft tonight. The guys alternate selections and include trades! NBA Playoff…
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Ep. 124 "2025 NBA Playoff Preview"
In this episode, Josh and Mike break down the full 2025 NBA Playoffs Field. First, they recap The Masters from this past weekend, from Rory winning to Bryson's bad Sunday. Then, the guys move into their full breakdown of the set matchups in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Finally, they go...
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Ep. 123 "Final 4 Recap + NFL Mock Draft 1.0"
In this episode, Josh and Mike break down the 2025 Final Four and start the NFL Draft process. First, they talk about Auburn's loss to Florida and Duke's choke against Houston, before breaking down the National Title game with Florida cutting down the nets. Then, the guys move into draft talk by...
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Ep.122 "March Madness Regional Final Recap + Final Four Preview"
In this episode, Josh and Mike break down the entire March Madness Sweet 16 and Elite 8 Recap. The guys give their thoughts on every game from the 2nd weekend and preview the Final Four on Saturday. Look forward to a Final Four Recap and Mock Draft 1.0 out on Wednesday! Spotify-...
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Ep.121 "March Madness 1st Weekend Recap"
In this episode, Josh and Mike break down the entire March Madness First Weekend. The guys give their broad thoughts on the bracket as a whole, as well as breaking down every game matchup by matchup. Look forward to a Regional Final Recap/Final Four Preview out on Wednesday! Spotify-...
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Ep.120 "March Madness 2025 Bracket Breakdown"
In this episode, Josh and Mike break down the ENTIRE 2025 March Madness Bracket Field. The guys give their broad thoughts on the bracket as a whole and the committee's decisions, as well as breaking down every game matchup by matchup. Look forward to a first-weekend recap out on Wednesday!…
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Ep.119 "Free Agency Frenzy + AFC/NFC North Recap"
In this episode, Josh and Mike finish the Division Recaps for 2024 with the AFC/NFC North. First, the guys talk about the first week of Free Agency in the NFL and the hundreds of big moves around the league. Then the guys compare notes from before the season, see what they were right about and…
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Ep.118 "AFC/NFC South Division Recap"
In this episode, Josh and Mike continue the Division Recaps for 2024 with the AFC/NFC South. First, the guys talk about the various headlines around the NFL, from Deebo getting traded to Saquon resetting the RB market. Then the guys compare notes from before the season and see what they were…
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Ep.117 "AFC/NFC West Division Recap"
In this episode, Josh and Mike get into the Division Recaps for 2024 starting with the AFC/NFC West. The guys compare notes from before the season and see what they were right about and some of their worst preseason takes. Finally, Josh and Mike both give their end-of-season division awards and...
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Ep.116 "AFC/NFC East Division Recap"
In this episode, Josh and Mike get into the Division Recaps for 2024 starting with the AFC/NFC East. But first, the guys talk about NBA All-Star Weekend issues as well as the smash-hit 4 Nations Tournament in the NHL. Then, the guys compare notes from before the season and see what they were…
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Ep. 115 "Super Bowl LIX Recap"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap Super Bowl LIX. First, the guys talk about some headlines around the NFL such as Aaron Rodgers leaving the Jets and Deebo Samuel requesting a trade. Then, the guys talk about a few basketball headlines from the Mark Williams-Dalton Knecht trade falling through...
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Ep. 114 "Super Bowl LIX Preview + NBA Trade Deadline"
On this episode, Josh and Mike get you ready for Super Bowl LIX. First, the guys talk about all of the trades that took place at the NBA Trade Deadline, including Luka to the Lakers and Jimmy Butler to the Warriors. Then, the guys recap the NFL Honors and talk about some controversies surrounding...
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Ep. 113 "NFL Championship Weekend Recap + Coaching Carousel"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap NFL Championship Weekend. First, the guys talk about all of the head coach and coordinator hires around the league. Then, the guys recap Eagles v Commanders and Chiefs v Bills, giving detailed breakdowns of each game. Finally, the guys give their "Studs &…
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Ep. 112 "NFL Div. Round Recap + Championship Weekend Preview"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap NFL Divisional Round. First, the guys talk about Ben Johnson getting the Bears job and how Lions fans feel. After, the guys go game by game, from the Lions getting bounced early to the Ravens losing in a nail-biter. Then, the guys recap the National…
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Ep. 111 "NFL WC Round Recap + Divisional Round Preview"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap NFL Wildcard Round. The guys go game by game, from the Texans upsetting the Chargers to the Bucs getting booted early. Then, the guys give their "Studs & Duds" for the Wildcard Round. Next, the guys preview the NFL Divisional Round matchups and give their best...
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Ep. 110 "CFP Semifinals Recap + NFL WC Weekend Preview"
In this episode, Josh and Mike get you ready for NFL Wildcard Weekend. But first, the guys recap the CFP Semifinals, discussing both games in detail. Finally, the guys preview every NFL game for Wildcard Weekend and give their betting picks and analysis. Tune in to the next episode for our NFL WC...
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Ep. 109 "NFL Week 18 Recap"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap Week 18 of the NFL Season. The guys go game by game, from the Lions clinching the North and the 1 seed to the Bengals just missing the playoffs. Then, the guys give their "Studs & Duds" for Week 18 of the NFL Season and look forward to some teams' futures this...
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Ep. 108 "CFP 2nd Round Recap, NFL Week 18 Preview"
In this episode, Josh and Mike get you ready for Week 18 of the NFL Season. But first, the guys recap the second round of the CFP, discussing each game in detail. Then, the guys recap MNF from Week 17, finishing out the final game recap for Week 17. Finally, the guys then preview every NFL game…
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Ep. 107 "NFL Week 17 Recap"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap Week 17 of the NFL Season. The guys go game by game, from the Vikings big win vs GB to the Commanders winning in an OT thriller, discussing every game in detail. Then, the guys give their "Studs & Duds" for Week 17 of the NFL Season and look forward to some...
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Ep. 106 "CFP 1st Round Recap, NFL Week 17 Preview"
In this episode, Josh and Mike get you ready for Week 17 of the NFL Season. But first, the guys recap the first round of the CFP, discussing each game in detail as well as debating the "deserving vs best teams" topic. Then, the guys recap MNF from Week 16, finishing out the final game recap for...
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Ep. 105 "NFL Week 16 Recap"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap Week 16 of the NFL Season. The guys go game by game, from the Eagles' first loss in months to TB losing a big game in Dallas, discussing every game in detail. Then, the guys give their "Studs & Duds" for Week 16 of the NFL Season and look forward to some…
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Ep. 104 "NFL Week 16 Preview"
In this episode, Josh and Mike get you ready for Week 16 of the NFL Season. The guys recap both MNF games from Week 15, finishing out the final game recaps for Week 15. Finally, the guys then preview every NFL game for Week 16 and give their betting picks and analysis. Tune in to the next episode...
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Ep. 103 "NFL Week 15 Recap"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap Week 15 of the NFL Season. The guys go game by game, from the Lions' injuries piling too high to Green Bay's big win in Seattle, discussing every game in detail. Then, the guys give their "Studs & Duds" for Week 15 of the NFL Season and look forward to some...
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Ep. 102 "CFP Bracket Reaction + NFL Week 15 Preview"
In this episode, Josh and Mike recap this past week in College Football and get you ready for Week 15 of the NFL Season. The guys talk about every notable game this past week in College Football from the AAC Championship to the SEC Championship. Then, the guys recap MNF from Week 14, finishing…
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Ep. 101 "NFL Week 14 Recap + NBA Update"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap Week 14 of the NFL Season. The guys go game by game, from the Lions winning late vs GB to a thriller in Los Angeles, discussing every game in detail. Then, the guys give their "Studs & Duds" for Week 14 of the NFL Season and look forward to some teams' futures...
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Ep. 100 "Our Worst Takes Through 100 Episodes, CFP Scenarios+ NFL Week 14 Preview"
In this episode, Josh and Mike celebrate 100 episodes by going through their worst takes over the past year and a half of the podcast. They also recap this past week in College Football and get you ready for Week 14 of the NFL Season. The guys talk about every notable game this past week in…
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Ep. 99 "NFL Week 13 Recap"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap Week 13 of the NFL Season. The guys go game by game, from the Eagles getting a signature win to the Bears collapsing late, discussing every game in detail. Then, the guys give their "Studs & Duds" for Week 13 of the NFL Season and look forward to some teams'...
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Ep. 98 "NFL Week 13 Preview, CFB Week 13 Recap"
In this episode, Josh and Mike recap this past week in College Football and get you ready for Week 13 of the NFL Season. The guys talk about every notable game this past week in College Football from Ohio State's dominant win over IU to Kansas running through the Big 12. Then, the guys recap SNF…
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Ep. 97 "NFL Week 12 Recap"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap Week 12 of the NFL Season. The guys go game by game, from the crazy ending in Cowboys-Commanders to the Bears losing in OT, discussing every game in detail. Then, the guys give their "Studs & Duds" for Week 12 of the NFL Season and look forward to some teams'...
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Ep. 96 "NFL Week 12 Preview, CFB Week 12 Recap"
In this episode, Josh and Mike recap this past week in College Football and get you ready for Week 12 of the NFL Season. The guys talk about every notable game this past week in College Football from Oregon's close call in Madison to BYU's first loss vs Kansas. Then, the guys recap SNF & MNF from...
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Ep. 95 "NFL Week 11 Recap"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap Week 11 of the NFL Season. The guys go game by game, from the Seahawks comeback win in SF to the Bears losing on a blocked kick to GB, discussing every game in detail. Then, the guys give their "Studs & Duds" for Week 11 of the NFL Season and look forward to...
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Ep. 94 "NFL Week 11 Preview, CFB Week 11 Recap"
In this episode, Josh and Mike recap this past week in College Football and get you ready for Week 11 of the NFL Season. The guys talk about every notable game this past week in College Football from Miami's big loss to GA Tech to Colorado's playoff chances. Then, the guys recap MNF from Week 10,...
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Ep. 93 "NFL Week 10 Recap"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap Week 10 of the NFL Season. The guys go game by game, from the Lions comeback win in Houston to the Bears season collapsing, discussing every game in detail. Then, the guys give their "Studs & Duds" for Week 10 of the NFL Season and look forward to some teams'...
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Ep. 92 "NFL Week 10 Preview, CFB Week 10 Recap"
In this episode, Josh and Mike recap this past week in College Football and get you ready for Week 10 of the NFL Season. The guys talk about every notable game this past week in College Football from Penn State's loss to Ohio State to the tight Big 12 race. Then, the guys recap MNF from Week 9,...
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Ep. 91 "NFL Week 9 Recap"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap Week 9 of the NFL Season. The guys go game by game, from the Lions winning outdoors in Lambeau to the Cowboys season maybe being over, discussing every game in detail. Then, the guys give their "Studs & Duds" for Week 9 of the NFL Season and look forward to…
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Ep. 90 "NFL Week 9 Preview, CFB Week 9 Recap"
In this episode, Josh and Mike recap this past week in College Football and get you ready for Week 9 of the NFL Season. The guys talk about every notable game this past week in College Football from Navy's first loss to the Heisman race Then, the guys recap SNF/MNF from Week 8, finishing out the...
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Ep. 89 "NFL Week 8 Recap"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap Week 8 of the NFL Season. The guys go game by game, from the Commanders' Hail Mary Win to the Jets demise, discussing every game in detail. Then, the guys give their "Studs & Duds" for Week 8 of the NFL Season and look forward to some teams' futures this…
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Ep. 88 "NFL Week 8 Preview, CFB Week 8 Recap"
In this episode, Josh and Mike recap this past week in College Football and get you ready for Week 8 of the NFL Season. The guys talk about every notable game this past week in College Football from Georgia's big win in Austin to BYU, K State, Colorado and Iowa State in a Big 12 race. Then, the...
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Ep. 87 "NFL Week 7 Recap"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap Week 7 of the NFL Season. The guys go game by game, from the Lions' huge win in Minnesota to Josh's "dead" team list, discussing every game in detail. Then, the guys give their "Studs & Duds" for Week 7 of the NFL Season and look forward to some teams' futures...
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Ep. 86 "NFL Week 7 Preview, CFB Week 7 Recap"
In this episode, Josh and Mike recap this past week in College Football and get you ready for Week 7 of the NFL Season. The guys talk about every notable game this past week in College Football from Oregon's last-second win over Ohio State to Ole Miss needing to win out. Then, the guys recap MNF...
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Ep. 85 "NFL Week 6 Recap"
On this episode, Josh and Mike recap Week 6 of the NFL Season. The guys go game by game, from the Lions' bittersweet domination in Dallas to the 49ers bouncing back, discussing every game in detail. Then, the guys give their "Studs & Duds" for Week 6 of the NFL Season and look forward to some...
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Ep. 84 "NFL Week 6 Preview, CFB Week 6 Recap"
In this episode, Josh and Mike recap this past week in College Football and get you ready for Week 6 of the NFL Season. The guys talk about every notable game this past week in College Football from Alabama getting upset in Nashville to SEC vs Big 10. Then, the guys recap MNF from Week 5…
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About this show
Engage 8 Podcast is your weekly NFL sports talk destination. Hosted by Josh Reidelbach and Mike Howes, we bring in-depth game recaps, previews, power rankings, predictions, and betting tips every week. While predominantly NFL-based, we also cover most major sports like the NBA, NHL, and college football. Expect bold takes, friendly banter, and deep football analysis. Subscribe for weekly episodes, highlights, and all the hot NFL news you need to stay ahead this season.
Hosted by
Josh Reidelbach and Michael Howes