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The wait is over. NFL Week 1 is finally here, and the boys are breaking down the entire slate before heading to Las Vegas for the Miami Dolphins’ season opener against the Raiders.Zach Smacks, Papa Smacks and the crew go game by game with their Week 1 predictions, potential upsets and the matchups they’re watching closest. And when they get to Miami, things get interesting: could the new-look Dolphins actually shock the Raiders in Vegas? The guys are buying into the young talent, the new direction of the organization and what Malik Willis could bring to Miami.They also look beyond Week 1 and try to predict Miami’s entire season. Is this still a four- or five-win rebuilding team, or could the Dolphins surprise people early? And if Miami ends up with a top draft pick, should they stay committed to Malik Willis and target a player like Jeremiah Smith instead of another quarterback?Then the debates really start.Jeremiah Smith vs. Malachi Toney. Justin Herbert and the excuses surrounding his lack of playoff success. Whether Patrick Mahomes is still a top-five quarterback. And which NFL coaches and teams have the most to prove this season.The guys also jump into college football and a controversial Michigan–Western Michigan finish that sparks one of the biggest arguments of the episode. Was it a legitimate ending—or one of the worst calls they’ve ever seen?Football is back, the takes are already getting hot, and some of these predictions are either going to look brilliant or absolutely terrible by the end of the season.#NFL #NFLWeek1 #MiamiDolphins #Dolphins #Raiders #NFLPredictions #MalikWillis #JeremiahSmith #JustinHerbert #PatrickMahomes #CollegeFootball #FootballPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL season is almost here, and the Miami Dolphins look almost nothing like the team fans have gotten used to.In this episode, Zach and the crew break down Miami’s revamped roster, the surprising cuts, waiver-wire additions and what this new regime is actually trying to build. With one of the youngest rosters in football and expectations much lower than previous seasons, is this a true rebuild—or could the Dolphins surprise people?They get into the quarterback situation, Miami’s preseason performance, the offensive line, the concerns in the secondary and which young players could emerge as legitimate difference-makers. After Miami added seven players through waivers, there are plenty of questions about just how much talent this roster currently has.The guys also react to the idea that this season’s success shouldn’t necessarily be measured by wins. Is that waving the white flag before Week 1, or is Miami finally being realistic about where the franchise stands?And it wouldn’t be the show without getting sidetracked. The conversation moves from Dolphins football to college football kicking off, Florida Panthers hockey, UFC underdogs, a possible Vegas trip—and somehow even how many times a day everyone showers.With Dolphins football right around the corner, the real question is simple:How many games does Miami actually win this year?Drop your prediction in the comments.#MiamiDolphins #Dolphins #FinsUp #NFL #NFL2026 #DolphinsFootball #NFLPredictions #MiamiSports #FloridaPanthers #UFC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zach Smacks is back in the studio with Kahari and special guest David, Head of Creator Acquisition at Winnable, for an episode packed with NFL predictions, heated quarterback debates, betting takes, and plenty of arguments that could look either brilliant or completely insane by the end of the season. David came ready with some BOLD predictions. After correctly calling the Chiefs missing the playoffs and Denver's breakout last season, he's doubling down: Kansas City misses the postseason AGAIN, the Chicago Bears could be left out, and the Minnesota Vikings could shock everyone by winning their division. Then things get heated when the conversation turns to Jalen Hurts and Caleb Williams. Would an Eagles fan actually trade Hurts for Caleb Williams right now? The answer leaves the entire room stunned and sparks a full debate over Hurts' passing ability, the talent surrounding him in Philadelphia, and why quarterbacks like Justin Herbert seem to get far less criticism despite having nowhere near Hurts' postseason success. The guys also unload on Deshaun Watson and his relationship with Browns fans before jumping into more NFL predictions. Is Joe Burrow approaching a make-or-break season in Cincinnati? Could the Texans MISS the playoffs? Is Jacksonville ready to take the AFC South? And Zach makes a prediction Dolphins fans may want to bookmark: Miami finishes 8-9. Plus, the NBA debate returns as the guys argue over expectations for the Miami Heat, where Giannis ranks against Jason Tatum, and whether Miami can legitimately finish as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. NFL season is here, the predictions are officially on record, and somebody at this table is going to have a LOT of explaining to do later. Subscribe for more Zach Smacks, sports debates, betting talk, predictions, and unfiltered takes every week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zach Smacks is back with Kahari, and football season is officially heating up. The guys break down what they saw from the Miami Dolphins in the preseason, including why Malik Willis has Zach believing Miami may have finally found its quarterback. They discuss the new-look Dolphins offense, Caleb Douglas, the offensive line, Miami's rebuilding mentality, and what expectations should realistically look like this season. Then things get heated. Zach and Kahari revisit the Tua Tagovailoa era in Miami, debate what went wrong and whether Tua deserves more credit for the exciting years he gave Dolphins fans. Around the NFL, they get into the Cowboys, Giants, Odell Beckham Jr., the NFC race and plenty more before putting some of the biggest names in fantasy football through a blind ranking. And South Florida sports aren't stopping with the Dolphins. The guys talk Florida Panthers hockey, Brad Marchand's injury, and why they're still confident in the Panthers' depth. Finally, the Miami Heat debate gets LOUD as the guys argue over where Miami stacks up against the Sixers, Knicks, Celtics and the rest of the Eastern Conference. Dolphins football is almost here — and Zach and Kahari will be heading to Las Vegas for Miami's Week 1 matchup against the Raiders. Subscribe for more Dolphins talk, NFL predictions, fantasy football, betting talk and everything happening across South Florida sports. For the thumbnail, I'd 100% lean into Malik Willis rather than trying to fit the Heat, Panthers and everything else into it. Big text: “WE FOUND OUR QB?!” Zach + Malik Willis + Dolphins branding. That could be a really strong package with the title. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He Fled the Country… Then Became a UFC Top 10 Fighter | Ian Heinisch Prison, Addiction & the UFC: Ian Heinisch’s Incredible Comeback Story From Prison to the UFC: The Ian Heinisch Story | Zach Smack Show He Was a Fugitive at 19… Then Became a UFC Star | Ian Heinisch I think “He Was a Fugitive at 19…” could be killer for CTR. YouTube Description Former UFC Top 10 middleweight Ian Heinisch joins Zach Smack for one of the wildest conversations we've had on the show. Before fighting some of the toughest middleweights in the world, Ian's life looked completely different. He opens up about addiction, getting arrested on drug charges at 19, fleeing the United States with roughly $2,000, living as a fugitive in Europe, eventually being arrested and serving time in a Spanish prison. But prison wasn't the end of Ian's story. Ian explains how faith, discipline, wrestling and MMA helped him rebuild his life. After returning to Colorado, he walked into an MMA gym and began a journey that would eventually take him all the way to the UFC, where he competed against names including Derek Brunson, Kelvin Gastelum and Nassourdine Imavov. Ian also gets candid about the darker side of professional fighting, including the brain injury and symptoms that ultimately forced him to step away from competition. Today, he's building his next chapter as president of Ice Wars — a combat sport built around three one-minute rounds of hockey fighting. Ian breaks down the vision for the sport, its viral growth, potential former NHL involvement, and where he believes Ice Wars can go next. From addiction and prison to the UFC and entrepreneurship, this is a story about hitting bottom, rebuilding your life and refusing to quit. Subscribe to The Zach Smack Show for more conversations with athletes, fighters, entrepreneurs and personalities from across the sports world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.