Between The Hashmarks Podcast

Former Ohio State game-wrecking defensive lineman, and one of the top NFL Draft prospects at the position, Kayden McDonald drops by the Between The Hashmarks Podcast Interview show, to recap his NFL Combine experience and the message he hopes teams take away from their meetings in Indianapolis. McDonald, 6-foot-3 and 326 pounds, built a reputation in Columbus for providing an explosive interior pass rush in addition to commanding the kind of double-teams that freed up Buckeyes linebackers to wreak havoc. After posting a career-high 65 total tackles and three sacks last season, McDonald is the type of player who could surge up draft boards this spring. Airing select Sundays throughout the NFL offseason, the Between The Hashmarks Podcast Interview is hosted by NFL reporter Matt Lombardo, joined by current or former NFL players and top NFL Draft prospects sharing their best moments and opening up about the journey of their 2025 NFL season, how they’re preparing for the 2026 season, and much more.Hosted By: Matt LombardoGuest: Ohio State DL Kayden McDonald Episode: 80Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks to have each new podcast episode delivered directly to your mailbox, and be sure to Subscribe to Mike Tanier’s Too Deep Zone to make sure you never miss some of the most in-depth and eccentric NFL coverage around.Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Matt Lombardo’s YouTube Channel Get full access to Between The Hashmarks at mattlombardonfl.substack.com/subscribe

As the NFL Combine kicks into gear in Indianapolis, NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier dive into the biggest storylines, from the comfort of their home offices after a winter storm disrupted their travel plans. From free agent quarterback Malik Willis’ value to potential fits for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, and much more, Lombardo and Tanier break down what they’re hearing from the podium and from sources across the league on the latest edition of the Between The Hashmarks Podcast!Hosted By: Matt Lombardo, Mike TanierEpisode: 79Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks to have each new podcast episode delivered directly to your mailbox, and be sure to Subscribe to Mike Tanier’s Too Deep Zone to make sure you never miss some of the most in-depth and eccentric NFL coverage around.Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Matt Lombardo’s YouTube ChannelThank you Tyler Dunne, Nick Kelly, Michael Alan Brewer, George McKelvey, and many others for tuning into my live video with Mike Tanier! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Between The Hashmarks at mattlombardonfl.substack.com/subscribe

Introducing the Between The Hashmarks Interview Podcast.Sundays throughout the NFL offseason, we’ll be joined by current or former NFL players and top NFL Draft prospects sharing their best moments and opening up about the journey of their 2025 NFL season, how they’re preparing for the 2026 season, and much more. This week’s guest kicks things off with Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed who joins Matt Lombardo to discuss his whirlwind season that began with the New Orleans Saints, a deadline trade that thrust him into the heat of a Super Bowl race, what it was like to hoist the Lombardi, how he got up to speed with Sam Darnold, and so much more. Hosted By: Matt Lombardo Guest: Seahawks WR Rashid ShaheedEpisode: 78Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks to have each new podcast episode delivered directly to your mailbox, and be sure to Subscribe to Mike Tanier’s Too Deep Zone to make sure you never miss some of the most in-depth and eccentric NFL coverage around.Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Matt Lombardo’s YouTube Channel Get full access to Between The Hashmarks at mattlombardonfl.substack.com/subscribe

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In the final days of 2025, and ahead of the final weekend of the NFL regular season, it is time to take stock of where things stand in the playoff chase, the teams that are built to surprise, and could be on the cusp of disappointing when the postseason gets underway. NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier of Mike Tanier's Too Deep Zone hand out some New Year’s Resolutions to teams across the league, hone in on what to expect when the playoffs kickoff, and much more on an action-packed episode of The Between The Hashmarks Podcast. Episode Info:Hosted By: Matt Lombardo and Mike TanierEpisode: 56Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks to have each new podcast episode delivered directly to your mailbox, and be sure to Subscribe to Mike Tanier’s Too Deep Zone to make sure you never miss some of the most in-depth and eccentric NFL coverage around.Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Matt Lombardo’s YouTube Channel Get full access to Between The Hashmarks at mattlombardonfl.substack.com/subscribe

As Santa Claus prepares for his big flight, and the NFL Playoffs rapidly approach, several teams are about to have some presents under the tree. NFL Reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier and out Christmas gifts to some of the top contenders with the postseason looming, plus, a South Pole Elf who tried her hardest throughout the show to get coal in her stocking helps predict the Christmas tripleheader. Episode Info:Hosted By: Matt Lombardo and Mike TanierEpisode: 55Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks to have each new podcast episode delivered directly to your mailbox, and be sure to Subscribe to Mike Tanier’s Too Deep Zone to make sure you never miss some of the most in-depth and eccentric NFL coverage around.Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Matt Lombardo’s YouTube Channel Get full access to Between The Hashmarks at mattlombardonfl.substack.com/subscribe

As the NFL Season enters Week 16, the MVP race continues to gain clarity, especially after standout performances over the past month from top quarterbacks Matthew Stafford, Josh Allen, and Drake Maye. Meanwhile, the NFL Playoffs will look dramatically different than they have in over a decade, with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs relegated to spectators, and several mediocre wild card contenders currently holding onto spots in both the NFC and AFC brackets. Veteran NFL Reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier break down how MVP voters are viewing this race, and share their thoughts, as well as preview the Wild Card teams that division champions should hope are on the opposite sideline when the playoffs get underway, on the latest episode of The Between The Hashmarks Podcast!Episode Info:Hosted By: Matt Lombardo and Mike TanierEpisode: 54Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks to have each new podcast episode delivered directly to your mailbox, and be sure to Subscribe to Mike Tanier’s Too Deep Zone to make sure you never miss some of the most in-depth and eccentric NFL coverage around.Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Matt Lombardo’s YouTube Channel Get full access to Between The Hashmarks at mattlombardonfl.substack.com/subscribe

After suffering debilitating losses in Week 14, the Philadelphia Eagles’ and Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl hopes and aspirations were effectively dashed. While the Eagles remain the odds-on favorites to win the NFC East, structural concerns on offense raise major concerns that Philadelphia will be able to stave off a one-and-done postseason collapse similar to Nick Sirianni’s team’s 2023 calamity. And, the Chiefs face just an 11% chance of making the postseason, after dropping games against the Dallas Cowboys and surging Houston Texans over the past two games. NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier hold an Italian Wake to mourn the Eagles’ and Chiefs’ Super Bowl hopes, while digging deep on what went wrong in Philadelphia and Kansas City. Plus, a glance at which teams have the best chance to win the Super Bowl, what’s torpedoed the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens over the second half of the season, and much more on an action-packed edition of the Between The Hashmarks Podcast!Episode Info:Hosted By: Matt Lombardo and Mike TanierEpisode: 53Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks to have each new podcast episode delivered directly to your mailbox, and be sure to Subscribe to Mike Tanier’s Too Deep Zone to make sure you never miss some of the most in-depth and eccentric NFL coverage around.Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Matt Lombardo’s YouTube Channel Get full access to Between The Hashmarks at mattlombardonfl.substack.com/subscribe

The NFL Playoff Picture continues to gain clarity, but how seriously to take some of the top contenders across the league, such as the Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles or Buffalo Bills is anything but clear. Veteran NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier make their selections on teams from various categories who have the best chance to make a deep postseason run, dive into some of the issues facing former Super Bowl contenders relegated to fighting for their postseason lives, and a whole lot more, on the latest edition of the Between The Hashmarks Podcast!Episode Info:Hosted By: Matt Lombardo and Mike TanierEpisode: 52Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks to have each new podcast episode delivered directly to your mailbox, and be sure to Subscribe to Mike Tanier’s Too Deep Zone to make sure you never miss some of the most in-depth and eccentric NFL coverage around.Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Matt Lombardo’s YouTube Channel Get full access to Between The Hashmarks at mattlombardonfl.substack.com/subscribe

As the NFL stretch run heats up, several teams suffered the kinds of losses that could alter the course of what once appeared to be promising seasons. How will the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers bounce back? Can the Chiefs bounce back from unprecedented [for them] adversity to put together an improbable run? NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier dive into the biggest storylines of the week, and welcome an extra special guest picker for the NFL’s Thanksgiving tripleheader on the latest episode of the Between The Hashmarks Podcast!Episode Info:Hosted By: Matt Lombardo and Mike TanierEpisode: 51Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks to have each new podcast episode delivered directly to your mailbox, and be sure to Subscribe to Mike Tanier’s Too Deep Zone to make sure you never miss some of the most in-depth and eccentric NFL coverage around.Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Matt Lombardo’s YouTube Channel Get full access to Between The Hashmarks at mattlombardonfl.substack.com/subscribe

Sunday afternoon wasn’t just a ‘prove-it’ Sunday across the NFL, it was also a week where several quarterback catastrophes bubbled to the surface. Injuries derailed Michael Penix in Atlanta and Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh, J.J. McCarthy continues to struggle for the Minnesota Vikings, Shedeur Sanders’ debut left much to be desired, among other major quarterback questions that emerged across the league. NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier of Mike Tanier's Too Deep Zone delve into how those quarterback situations could impact the stretch run of the season, and beyond, and much more on the latest episode of The Between The Hashmarks Podcast!Episode Info:Hosted By: Matt Lombardo and Mike TanierEpisode: 50Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks to have each new podcast episode delivered directly to your mailbox, and be sure to Subscribe to Mike Tanier’s Too Deep Zone to make sure you never miss some of the most in-depth and eccentric NFL coverage around.Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Matt Lombardo’s YouTube Channel Get full access to Between The Hashmarks at mattlombardonfl.substack.com/subscribe

The Giants fired Brian Daboll this week, after rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a concussion, and New York coughed up another fourth-quarter lead in a road loss to the Chicago Bears. Elsewhere, newly acquired Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander announced he is stepping away from the sport to contemplate retirment, and the New England Patriots carded a signature victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, Mike Tanier of Mike Tanier's Too Deep Zone and co-host of The Between The Hashmarks Podcast was stuck traversing deep south back home on a Greyhound Bus trip from hell. Tanier tells his tale of the sights, sounds, and fights (?!) experienced on his journey, and Matt Lombardo catches him up on all the NFL news he might have missed, on this week’s Between The Hashmarks Podcast! Hosted By: Matt Lombardo and Mike TanierEpisode: 49Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks to have each new podcast episode delivered directly to your mailbox, and be sure to Subscribe to Mike Tanier’s Too Deep Zone to make sure you never miss some of the most in-depth and eccentric NFL coverage around.Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Matt Lombardo’s YouTube ChannelThank you to everyone who tuned into our live video! Join us for the next live video in the app.Thank you James Schwartz, Michael Alan Brewer, and many others for tuning into my live video with Mike Tanier! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Between The Hashmarks at mattlombardonfl.substack.com/subscribe

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The 2025 NFL trade deadline was one of the most impactful in recent memory, with several teams taking big swings on blockbuster trades, including the Indianapolis Colts prying All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets, and the Seattle Seahawks adding a speedy wide receiver in Rashid Shaheed to Sam Darnold’s arsenal. In the immediate aftermath of the deadline, NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier break down what each move means, the biggest winners and losers of the deadline, and much more, on an action-packed episode of The Between The Hashmarks Podcast!Hosted By: Matt Lombardo and Mike TanierEpisode: 48Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks to have each new podcast episode delivered directly to your mailbox, and be sure to Subscribe to Mike Tanier’s Too Deep Zone to make sure you never miss some of the most in-depth and eccentric NFL coverage around.Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Matt Lombardo’s YouTube ChannelThank you to everyone who tuned into our live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.Thank you Tyler Dunne, Neil Tardy, and many others for tuning into my live video with Mike Tanier! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Between The Hashmarks at mattlombardonfl.substack.com/subscribe

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