The Biggest Game http://www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/ en Copyright 2026, ESPN. All Rights Reserved. Welcome to 'The Biggest Game,' a new video podcast where we talk all things Super Bowl. The history of the game, its impact, its place in the world of sports and beyond. From its humble beginnings to its rise to the pinnacle of the American sports and cultural landscape. No aspect of the game is too obscure to escape our gaze. We are interested in the players and coaches, the winners and losers, the most spectacular performances and plays. But we’re also interested in the drama and stories behind the scenes. The business of the Super Bowl. The commercials. The halftime shows. The greatest renditions of the national anthem. All of it. We’ll be joined by the men who played in the game and by other people who played a role in the growth and development of the Super Bowl. Join Jeremy Schaap, one of ESPN’s most respected and longest-tenured personalities, as he explores the evolution of America’s biggest game. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a3335bd4-faf2-11f0-ac51-bbb301349c63/image/8373e8f9d748ca878fa961b99d4b2c40.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Biggest Game http://www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/ no episodic Welcome to 'The Biggest Game,'where we talk all things Super Bowl. From its humble beginnings to its rise to the pinnacle of the American sports and cultural landscape. Join Jeremy Schaap as he explores the evolution of America’s biggest game. ESPN, Jeremy Schaap Welcome to 'The Biggest Game,' a new video podcast where we talk all things Super Bowl. The history of the game, its impact, its place in the world of sports and beyond. From its humble beginnings to its rise to the pinnacle of the American sports and cultural landscape. No aspect of the game is too obscure to escape our gaze. We are interested in the players and coaches, the winners and losers, the most spectacular performances and plays. But we’re also interested in the drama and stories behind the scenes. The business of the Super Bowl. The commercials. The halftime shows. The greatest renditions of the national anthem. All of it. We’ll be joined by the men who played in the game and by other people who played a role in the growth and development of the Super Bowl. Join Jeremy Schaap, one of ESPN’s most respected and longest-tenured personalities, as he explores the evolution of America’s biggest game. ESPN DMED.Podcast.Operations@disney.com Chris "Mad Dog" Russo on how Super Bowl III Took the NFL Mainstream | The Biggest Game Fresh off First Take, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo tells us that back in 1969 the NFL and AFL were two separate leagues. They didn't even call the championship game the "Super Bowl" yet. But when Joe Namath guaranteed victory and led the New York Jets to a shocking upset victory over Don Shula's Baltimore Colts, all that began to change. The impending merger between the two leagues suddenly seemed less like the junior varsity joining the big time, and more like a marriage between equals. And with a cross cultural icon like Namath leading the way, the NFL had its leading man. On this episode of The Biggest Game, we look at the moment, that the NFL became MAINSTREAM. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/nfl #ESPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full ESPN, Jeremy Schaap Fresh off First Take, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo tells us that back in 1969 the NFL and AFL were two separate leagues. They didn't even call the championship game the "Super Bowl" yet. But when Joe Namath guaranteed victory and led the New York Jets to a shocking upset victory over Don Shula's Baltimore Colts, all that began to change. The impending merger between the two leagues suddenly seemed less like the junior varsity joining the big time, and more like a marriage between equals. And with a cross cultural icon like Namath leading the way, the NFL had its leading man. On this episode of The Biggest Game, we look at the moment, that the NFL became MAINSTREAM. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/nfl #ESPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fresh off First Take, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo tells us that back in 1969 the NFL and AFL were two separate leagues. They didn't even call the championship game the "Super Bowl" yet. But when Joe Namath guaranteed victory and led the New York Jets to a shocking upset victory over Don Shula's Baltimore Colts, all that began to change. The impending merger between the two leagues suddenly seemed less like the junior varsity joining the big time, and more like a marriage between equals. And with a cross cultural icon like Namath leading the way, the NFL had its leading man. On this episode of The Biggest Game, we look at the moment, that the NFL became MAINSTREAM. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/nfl #ESPN

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]]> 1982 TRAILER 🔈Chris "MAD DOG" Russo Says that Super Bowl III Took the NFL MAINSTREAM 🤯 | The Biggest Game Coming Tuesday May 12th at NFL on ESPN. Chris "Mad Dog" Russo joins The Biggest Game to tell us how Joe Namath and the New York Jets took the NFL into the mainstream at Super Bowl III. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 11 May 2026 17:05:00 -0000 trailer ESPN, Jeremy Schaap Coming Tuesday May 12th at NFL on ESPN. Chris "Mad Dog" Russo joins The Biggest Game to tell us how Joe Namath and the New York Jets took the NFL into the mainstream at Super Bowl III. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Coming Tuesday May 12th at NFL on ESPN. Chris "Mad Dog" Russo joins The Biggest Game to tell us how Joe Namath and the New York Jets took the NFL into the mainstream at Super Bowl III.

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]]> 39 The Great Super Bowl Rings Heist | The Biggest Game When New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree pinned a desperation pass from Eli Manning against his helmet and fell to the ground in Patriots territory in the closing moments of Super Bowl 42, New England was robbed of its undefeated season. But that wasn't the only heist of Super Bowl 42. Enter Sean Murphy, a Boston area mover by day, and jewel thief by night.  Today on The Biggest Game, we’re joined by ESPN global sports correspondent Sam Borden who tells us how "helmet catch" robbed the Patriots of perfection. And Murphy stole the Super Bowl rings from the Giants as revenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full ESPN, Jeremy Schaap When New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree pinned a desperation pass from Eli Manning against his helmet and fell to the ground in Patriots territory in the closing moments of Super Bowl 42, New England was robbed of its undefeated season. But that wasn't the only heist of Super Bowl 42. Enter Sean Murphy, a Boston area mover by day, and jewel thief by night.  Today on The Biggest Game, we’re joined by ESPN global sports correspondent Sam Borden who tells us how "helmet catch" robbed the Patriots of perfection. And Murphy stole the Super Bowl rings from the Giants as revenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices When New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree pinned a desperation pass from Eli Manning against his helmet and fell to the ground in Patriots territory in the closing moments of Super Bowl 42, New England was robbed of its undefeated season.

But that wasn't the only heist of Super Bowl 42.

Enter Sean Murphy, a Boston area mover by day, and jewel thief by night. 

Today on The Biggest Game, we’re joined by ESPN global sports correspondent Sam Borden who tells us how "helmet catch" robbed the Patriots of perfection. And Murphy stole the Super Bowl rings from the Giants as revenge.

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]]> 1896 TRAILER 🎞️ - The Great Super Bowl Rings Heist 💎| The Biggest Game Tuesday May 5th, on The Biggest Game. Join Jeremy Schaap & ESPN global sports correspondent Sam Borden on Tuesday May 5th for the story of Sean Murphy. The Boston area mover, and jewel thief, who stole the New York Giants Super Bowl XLII rings as revenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 -0000 trailer ESPN, Jeremy Schaap Tuesday May 5th, on The Biggest Game. Join Jeremy Schaap & ESPN global sports correspondent Sam Borden on Tuesday May 5th for the story of Sean Murphy. The Boston area mover, and jewel thief, who stole the New York Giants Super Bowl XLII rings as revenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tuesday May 5th, on The Biggest Game. Join Jeremy Schaap & ESPN global sports correspondent Sam Borden on Tuesday May 5th for the story of Sean Murphy. The Boston area mover, and jewel thief, who stole the New York Giants Super Bowl XLII rings as revenge.

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]]> 60 This Trade Built the Team of the 90s ✪ | The Biggest Game Today on The Biggest Game, former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson, the architect of the team of the 90's, explains how the most crucial building block in the Cowboys' dynasty wasn't named Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, or Michael Irvin. His name was Herschel Walker. Because trading Walker to the Minnesota Vikings on October 12, 1989 gave Dallas five players and three draft picks to jump start their rebuild. But for Jimmy Johnson, it was getting the option to cut those players in exchange for Vikings draft picks that changed everything. Coach Johnson, former Cowboys safety Darren Woodson, longtime Dallas media members Norm Hitzges and Ron St. Angelo, and Minnesota radio voice Dan Barreiro break it all down, on The Biggest Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full ESPN, Jeremy Schaap Today on The Biggest Game, former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson, the architect of the team of the 90's, explains how the most crucial building block in the Cowboys' dynasty wasn't named Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, or Michael Irvin. His name was Herschel Walker. Because trading Walker to the Minnesota Vikings on October 12, 1989 gave Dallas five players and three draft picks to jump start their rebuild. But for Jimmy Johnson, it was getting the option to cut those players in exchange for Vikings draft picks that changed everything. Coach Johnson, former Cowboys safety Darren Woodson, longtime Dallas media members Norm Hitzges and Ron St. Angelo, and Minnesota radio voice Dan Barreiro break it all down, on The Biggest Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today on The Biggest Game, former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson, the architect of the team of the 90's, explains how the most crucial building block in the Cowboys' dynasty wasn't named Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, or Michael Irvin.

His name was Herschel Walker.

Because trading Walker to the Minnesota Vikings on October 12, 1989 gave Dallas five players and three draft picks to jump start their rebuild.

But for Jimmy Johnson, it was getting the option to cut those players in exchange for Vikings draft picks that changed everything.

Coach Johnson, former Cowboys safety Darren Woodson, longtime Dallas media members Norm Hitzges and Ron St. Angelo, and Minnesota radio voice Dan Barreiro break it all down, on The Biggest Game.

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]]> 2160 TRAILER - The Trade That Built a Dynasty | The Biggest Game Ep.02 Tuesday April 21st on The Biggest Game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 trailer ESPN, Jeremy Schaap Tuesday April 21st on The Biggest Game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tuesday April 21st on The Biggest Game...

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]]> 69 Chris Berman's Super Bowl Memories | The Biggest Game The Seattle Seahawks 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX not only put a button on the 2025 NFL season, but it also started the clock on America's biggest game, coming to ESPN for the first time ever. To celebrate the event, we present "The Biggest Game." A podcast dedicated to exploring the lore and legacy of Lombardi's Trophy. ESPN reporter Jeremy Schaap talks with the heroes and villains; stars and celebrities; chroniclers and enjoyers of a game that has become more than just a football game. Today, recorded ahead of Super Bow LX, ESPN legend Chris Berman, who has seen all 60 Super Bowls, joins the program to share his memories, and explain what it means for the matchup that captures all of our attention, to come to ESPN. ---- 00:00 - What does it mean for the Super Bowl to come to ESPN? 03:04 - What has the Super Bowl meant to Chris Berman? 05:02 - Chris Berman's first time covering the Super Bowl 09:44 - The greatest play in Super Bowl history 12:35 - Helmet catch changed modern NFL history 15:08 - How Joe Namath's "Guarantee" changed the Super Bowl forever 19:52 - Great performances in Super Bowl history 25:18 - Nobody circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills 33:37 - How the Super Bowl has evolved over time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:56:00 -0000 full ESPN, Jeremy Schaap The Seattle Seahawks 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX not only put a button on the 2025 NFL season, but it also started the clock on America's biggest game, coming to ESPN for the first time ever. To celebrate the event, we present "The Biggest Game." A podcast dedicated to exploring the lore and legacy of Lombardi's Trophy. ESPN reporter Jeremy Schaap talks with the heroes and villains; stars and celebrities; chroniclers and enjoyers of a game that has become more than just a football game. Today, recorded ahead of Super Bow LX, ESPN legend Chris Berman, who has seen all 60 Super Bowls, joins the program to share his memories, and explain what it means for the matchup that captures all of our attention, to come to ESPN. ---- 00:00 - What does it mean for the Super Bowl to come to ESPN? 03:04 - What has the Super Bowl meant to Chris Berman? 05:02 - Chris Berman's first time covering the Super Bowl 09:44 - The greatest play in Super Bowl history 12:35 - Helmet catch changed modern NFL history 15:08 - How Joe Namath's "Guarantee" changed the Super Bowl forever 19:52 - Great performances in Super Bowl history 25:18 - Nobody circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills 33:37 - How the Super Bowl has evolved over time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The Seattle Seahawks 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX not only put a button on the 2025 NFL season, but it also started the clock on America's biggest game, coming to ESPN for the first time ever.

To celebrate the event, we present "The Biggest Game." A podcast dedicated to exploring the lore and legacy of Lombardi's Trophy. ESPN reporter Jeremy Schaap talks with the heroes and villains; stars and celebrities; chroniclers and enjoyers of a game that has become more than just a football game.

Today, recorded ahead of Super Bow LX, ESPN legend Chris Berman, who has seen all 60 Super Bowls, joins the program to share his memories, and explain what it means for the matchup that captures all of our attention, to come to ESPN.

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00:00 - What does it mean for the Super Bowl to come to ESPN?

03:04 - What has the Super Bowl meant to Chris Berman?

05:02 - Chris Berman's first time covering the Super Bowl

09:44 - The greatest play in Super Bowl history

12:35 - Helmet catch changed modern NFL history

15:08 - How Joe Namath's "Guarantee" changed the Super Bowl forever

19:52 - Great performances in Super Bowl history

25:18 - Nobody circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills

33:37 - How the Super Bowl has evolved over time

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]]> 2436 Introducing 'The Biggest Game' Welcome to 'The Biggest Game,' a new video podcast where we talk all things Super Bowl. The history of the game, its impact, its place in the world of sports and beyond. From its humble beginnings to its rise to the pinnacle of the American sports and cultural landscape. No aspect of the game is too obscure to escape our gaze. We are interested in the players and coaches, the winners and losers, the most spectacular performances and plays. But we’re also interested in the drama and stories behind the scenes. The business of the Super Bowl. The commercials. The halftime shows. The greatest renditions of the national anthem. All of it. We’ll be joined by the men who played in the game and by other people who played a role in the growth and development of the Super Bowl. Join Jeremy Schaap, one of ESPN’s most respected and longest-tenured personalities, as he explores the evolution of America’s biggest game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:02:00 -0000 trailer ESPN, Jeremy Schaap Welcome to 'The Biggest Game,' a new video podcast where we talk all things Super Bowl. The history of the game, its impact, its place in the world of sports and beyond. From its humble beginnings to its rise to the pinnacle of the American sports and cultural landscape. No aspect of the game is too obscure to escape our gaze. We are interested in the players and coaches, the winners and losers, the most spectacular performances and plays. But we’re also interested in the drama and stories behind the scenes. The business of the Super Bowl. The commercials. The halftime shows. The greatest renditions of the national anthem. All of it. We’ll be joined by the men who played in the game and by other people who played a role in the growth and development of the Super Bowl. Join Jeremy Schaap, one of ESPN’s most respected and longest-tenured personalities, as he explores the evolution of America’s biggest game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Welcome to 'The Biggest Game,' a new video podcast where we talk all things Super Bowl. The history of the game, its impact, its place in the world of sports and beyond. From its humble beginnings to its rise to the pinnacle of the American sports and cultural landscape. No aspect of the game is too obscure to escape our gaze. We are interested in the players and coaches, the winners and losers, the most spectacular performances and plays. But we’re also interested in the drama and stories behind the scenes. The business of the Super Bowl. The commercials. The halftime shows. The greatest renditions of the national anthem. All of it. We’ll be joined by the men who played in the game and by other people who played a role in the growth and development of the Super Bowl. Join Jeremy Schaap, one of ESPN’s most respected and longest-tenured personalities, as he explores the evolution of America’s biggest game.

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