The Back Shoulder Fade Podcast
By James Johnson
The Back Shoulder Fade PodcastJul 01, 2019
BSF returns: Thoughts on new NFL HC hires, Deion Sanders' jump to D1, and ESPN cuts
After a long wait, Jay and Josh have returned for yet another season of the Back Shoulder Fade. With an exciting football season coming up, the duo evaluated each new NFL coaching hire and the major OC/DC changes, too. Afterward, they discussed the biggest NCAA football hire as Deion Sanders made the move to Colorado and they also discussed the shocking cuts that took place at ESPN.
BSF Ep. 2 (Season 3): More discussions on AB, potential Russ trade destinations, potential Black Monday firings
Jay and Josh are back at it for the second straight week of the new year. This week they circled back around to AB's situation as he's come out to speak on the Bucs, some destinations for Russel Wilson if he's traded, and looked around the league on teams who could fire their coaches.
Intro music: Pyro by Freebeats.io
BSF New Year's Edition for 2022: Discussing the upcoming National Championship, AB, and NFL Playoffs
Jay and Josh are back at it and wanted to start the new year of 2022 off providing the world with some content. Among the topics they discussed is the National Championship and what Georgia needs to do to win, Antonio Brown's decision to leave the sideline Week 17, and how the playoff seeding could look with one regular season week left.
Intro music: Pyro by Freebeats.io
BSF Ep. 3 (Season 2): pre-trade thoughts on Julio's next destination, discussions on favorite college FB players
In episode three of the BSF (which took place before Julio Jones was traded), Jay and Josh discussed if the Falcons would be making a smart move by moving the veteran WR. Afterward, they looked at the destinations who were looking to get him and discussed which ones made sense. Lastly, both hosts previewed their top-3 favorite college football players and listed off some players worthy of honorable mentions.
Intro/ outro entitled 'Pyro' by Freebeats.io
BSF Ep. 2 (Season 2): Discussions on Tebow's return to the NFL, top-6 NFL games to watch in 2021, Seahawks issues
This week Jay and Josh addressed the biggest NFL topic of the week and that's the return of Tim Tebow. Afterward, the two discussed their top-3 NFL games of the season and chopped it up about the issues with the Seattle Seahawks and several other topics along the way.
Intro/outro music entitled "Pyro" from Freebeats.io
BSF Ep. 1 (Season 2): Discussions on first-round QBs from 2021 NFL Draft and Aaron Rodgers
Jay and Josh are back from hiatus as the pandemic has kept them out of the booth for a year. The pair jumped right back into things like they never left, discussing the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft and the drama surrounding Aaron Rodgers.
Kobe tribute, Eli Manning HOF debate, Super Bowl LIV predictions
It's Super Bowl week! Of course, that means we have predictions on the big game as the Chiefs and 49ers go 1-on-1. However, before we discussed Sunday's game it was a must to pay tribute to the great Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi and all involved in this week's tragic news. Simply put, he was a NBA great, but a furthermore a better person.
We also had the great debate on Eli Manning's future as a Hall of Famer. Should he get a gold jacket down the road?
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BSF Ep. 14: Thoughts on NFL coaching changes, Kuechly's retirement, and NFC+AFC Championship predictions
In our first episode of 2020, Josh and I brought the heat. We looked at all five head coaching changes and gave our thoughts on them, talked about the retirement of Luke Kuechly and why his choices is a trend that will continue and gave our predictions on who will represent the AFC and NFC with the conference finals up.
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BSF Ep. 14 Holiday edition: New Years bowl game takes, Marshawn Lynch byke, NFL playoff surprises, and Tom Coughlin's dismissal from Jax
Jay and Josh are back at it with a 2019 holiday edition of the Back Shoulder Fade. The duo discusses the New Years CFB games they are excited about, the excitement of the return of one of the NFL's most polarizing players in Marshawn Lynch, some surprises in terms of the NFL postseason and their thoughts on Tom Coughlin being out in Jax.
(Instrumental (entitled "Street Code") from Freebeats IO)
BSF Ep. 13 (Pt. 2): Minshew Mania and Danny Dimes movement (continued), Cam Newton struggles, Jalen Ramsey saga
Jay continues to talk about what has made Gardner Minshew standout so far after Part 1. Afterward, Joshua discussed the struggles of Cam Newton, while both chimed in on the Jalen Ramsey saga.
(Instrumental (entitled "Street Code") from Freebeats IO)
BSF Ep. 13 (Pt. 1): CFB Week 5 preview, discussions on Minshew Mania and Danny Dimes movement
Jay and Joshua have returned from hiatus! Listen in on episode 13 of the Back Shoulder fade as the two discussed the three matchups to watch for Week 5 of the 2019 college football schedule as (No. 10) Notre Dame took on (No. 18) Virginia, the Ohio State Buckeyes (No. 5) traveled to Nebraska and USC (No. 21) and Washington (No. 17) battled out west. The two also discussed the youth movement at quarterback that is taking over the NFL, most notably Gardner Minshew and Daniel Jones.
(Instrumental (entitled "Street Code") from Freebeats IO)
BSF Ep. 12 Labor Day edition (Part 2): Thoughts on opening week of CFB and Week 1 NFL perditions
The BSF duo of James Johnson and Joshua Sampson continued their discussions (from Part 1) on Week 1's CFB lineup, which didn't disappoint. They also looked ahead to Week 2's big game between TAMU and LSU. Afterward, both gave their predictions on the opening week of NFL games. All that and more in episode 11 of the Back Shoulder Fade.
(Instrumental (entitled "Street Code") from Freebeats IO)
BSF Ep. 12 Labor Day edition (Part 1): Thoughts on opening week of CFB
Jay and Josh are back at it and spent Labor Day discussing the Week 1's college football games like Auburn vs. Oregon, UGA vs. Vandy and the upsets of Florida State and Tennessee.
(Instrumental (entitled "Street Code") from Freebeats IO)
BSF Ep. 10 (Part 2): Predictions on NFC West (continued), AB's helmet fiasco, thoughts on Hard Knocks pilot episode
Jay and Josh continue with their NFC predictions and give their predictions on the postseason. Afterward, the two discussed the AB's crazy helmet story and the pilot episode of Hard Knocks for the Raiders.
BSF Ep. 10 (Part 1): Predictions on NFC North, South, East and West
After discussing their AFC predictions in Episode 9, Jay and Josh moved on to their NFC predictions in Episode 10. Can the Cowboys get their contract situations taken care of and win the East? Who will win the competitive NFC South? The Back Shoulder Fade duo discuss all of that and more in Part 1 of Episode 10.
BSF Ep. 9 (Part 2): AFC record predictions continued, AFC conference playoff predictions, plus thoughts on Wagner extension
For the end of episode 9, Jay and Josh finish up their AFC record predictions by looking at the West conference. Afterward, the two gave out their full AFC conference predictions and discussed the latest on Bobby Wagner and Golden Tate.
BSF Ep. 9 (Part 1): Predictions on AFC North, South and East
Jay and Josh begin their NFL season predictions in episode 9, taking a look at the AFC North, South and East to open up the show. Find out how they see things playing out for all 12 teams in each division.
BSF Ep. 8 (Full) - NFL misses mark with Tyreek Hill, most anticipated collegiate FB games
Jay and Josh returned jumped in the lab once again to discuss some professional and collegiate football. They started by tackling the biggest NFL news of last week as the league announced they won't suspend Tyreek Hill. Both Jay and Josh explains why the league miss the mark by not punishing him and the terrible message it sends.
Afterward, both members of the duo broke down their most anticipated college football games of the year as 2019 will be fun to watch.
All that an more on episode 8 of the back shoulder fade.
BSF Ep. 7 (Full) - Raiders on Hard Knocks, Cowboys contract situations, Jets land a new GM
After a two month hiatus the BSF duo is back at it! Check it out as they discussed the Raiders' top Hard Knocks story lines, how the Cowboys should approach their situations with Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper, and whether Joe Douglas is the right GM to turn the Jets around.
Intro (Legend) and outro (Next level) instrumentals by CFM Production
BSF Ep. 7 (Pt. 2) - Can new GM Joe Douglas save the Jets?
Jay and Josh talk about the recent change the Jets made in their front office and whether the acquisition of Joe Douglas save the franchise.
BSF Ep. 7 - Raiders on Hard Knocks, Cowboys contract situations w/ Prescott & Cooper
Jay and Josh are BACK!!! Check out Episode 7 as they discuss what they'll be looking for in this year's Hard Knocks show with the Raiders. The duo also discussed how the Cowboys should take care of the Amari Cooper and Dak Prescott's contracts.
Intro (Legend) and outro (Next level) instrumentals by CFM Production
BSF practice run 6/29 - What are the top-3 SNF games coming up in 2019?
James discusses his top-3 SNF games for this upcoming season as NBC has a solid list for 2019.
BSF practice run 6/29 - Who has the best defense? The Jags, Bears, Chargers or another team?
James returns to the booth after a brief hiatus to rank the league's top defenses.
Intro (Legend) music by Copyright Free Music on Youtube.
BSF Ep. 6: 2019 NFL Mock Draft picks 25-32
Jay and Josh complete their first-ever mock draft by looking at the last eight teams to pick in Round 1. That included teams like the Rams, Patriots and Eagles to name a few.
BSF Ep. 6: 2019 NFL Mock Draft picks 17-24
The Back Shoulder Fade duo, a.k.a. Jay and Josh continue with part three of their first ever mock draft for 2019. In the process they talked about notable teams like the Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers and more and the direction they could go in the first round.
BSF Ep. 6: 2019 NFL Mock Draft picks 9-16
Continuing their first-ever BSF 2019 NFL mock, Jay and Josh finished up the first half of their NFL mock draft projections, with notable like Kyler Murray and Drew Lock coming off the board.
BSF Ep. 6: 2019 NFL Mock Draft picks 1-8
Jay and Josh are back at it with their first annual BSF mock draft for the 2019 draft. In part 1 of episode 6 they gave their predictions for the first 8 selections where a lot of chaos could occur.
BSF Ep. 5 (Full)
•Gronk’s retirement (HOF Status?)
•NFL’s New PI Review Rule
•Our Review of the AFC South + more!!!
BSF Ep. 5 (Part 2): AFC South preview
Jay and Josh tackle their second divisional preview and look at the AFC South, which features the Jags, Colts, Titans and Texans.
BSF Ep. 5 (Part 1): NFL makes pass interference reviewable and Gronk retires
Jay and Josh kick episode five off discussing the aftermath of the league's annual meeting where the owners elected to make pass interference reviewable. Will this hurt or help the game? Find out the duo's take on the matter.
Also, one of the league's best tight ends, Rob Gronkowski, announced his retirement this past week. With many reflecting on his career throughout the week, the BSF duo chimed in on some of their favorite memories of the legend.
BSF Ep. 4 (Part 3): Who’s your top-10 NFL players of 2018?
With the NFL set to release their top-100 players list of 2018 after the draft, Jay and Josh decided to join the party and reveal their own lists.
BSF Ep. 4 (Part 2): Josh and Jay discuss the Odell Beckham trade
With Josh back for episode 4, we discussed how Giants fans are viewing the Odell Beckham trade and the outlook for the Browns after receiving such a talent.
BSF Ep. 4: Draft discussions with Cover 1’s Jordan Reid
The Back Shoulder Fade Podcast Ep. 3 (full): Jay tackles the Odell Beckham Jr. trade and the top free agent moves of the last week
In episode three, James chimed in on the Giants to trade OBJ and looked at some of the marquee free agent acquisitions (Earl Thomas, Nick Foles, Landon Collins etc.) of the week.
The Back Shoulder Fade Podcast Ep. 2 (full): Discussions on AB going to the Raiders, Charlie Casserly's statements on Kyler Murray and NFC East rundown
After killing the pilot episode, James and Joshua are back at it! This week the duo chimed in on the Raiders' addition of AB, Charlie Casserly's statements on Kyler Murray and did a full rundown of the NFC East rundown.
The Back Shoulder Fade Podcast Ep. 1 (Part 3): Discussions on AB's fallout with the Steelers + landing spots for the NFL's top free agents
The Back Shoulder Fade duo closes episode one with a discussion on AB's fallout with the Steelers and also talk about the potential landing spots of some of the leagues top free agents.
The Back Shoulder Fade Podcast Ep. 1 (Part 2)
James and Joshua tackle two of the combines biggest names in Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins. With Murray, the duo discuss if he made the right decision to chose football over baseball and his decision not to perform in the events drills. They also took a in-depth look at Haskins and where he could end up landing after a solid tenure with Ohio State.
The Back Shoulder Fade Podcast Ep. 1: Intro
James Johnson and Joshua Sampson kickoff the Back Shoulder Fade Podcast with an introduction of themselves and what the podcast will be all about, which is football. Afterward the two discussed the 2019 NFL combine's most polarizing figures in Dwayne Haskins and Kyler Murray and whether or not they made themselves some money at the annual event. Afterward, the duo tackled a few names in free agency like Le'Veon Bell, Earl Thomas, Nick Foles, Teddy Bridgewater and more!