The Free-for-All Podcast
By Anthony Wilson
Anthony Wilson and David Galvez cover American football, with particular attention paid to the USC Trojans.
The Free-for-All PodcastAug 05, 2023
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44. Cowboys vs. Vikings Civil War
In this week’s episode, the guys have a Cowboys vs. Vikings fan civil war. They then briefly recap Terence Crawford’s beatdown of Errol Spence before listing their top-five most overrated NBA players. Enjoy.
Aug 05, 202354:08
43. At 6-1, What Are the Odds USC Makes the College Football Playoff?
Wilson and Galvez reunite to discuss the odds of USC making the playoff, Clemson surviving against Syracus and Ole Miss and UCLA falling from the unbeatens. Plus, some NFL talk. Enjoy.
Oct 23, 202244:35
42. Always Justified: On Parenting and Comedians Being Assaulted on Stage
Galvez is AWOL, but Jason returns to the podcast for the first time in two years. He and the childless Wilson discuss parenting, with Jason arguing that the experience isn’t that hard, and even fun. The two then dissect the recent trend of comedians being physically attacked on stage. They discuss the Dave Chappelle incident, which of course comes on the heels of the Will Smith-Chris Rock fiasco — the latter of which Jason inexplicably knew nothing about until two days ago. Enjoy.
May 07, 202240:34
41. Creativity as Therapy with Thomas Ferranti
In the first episode of a new (but old) format, Wilson interviews actor, voice-over artist and musician Thomas Ferranti. They discuss Thomas’ origins in New York City, him moving to Southern California with his family as a kid and his life as a creative. Enjoy.
Mar 17, 202238:40
40. Reaction Time: The Seahawks Trade Russell Wilson to the Broncos
Wilson gives his take on the blockbuster NFL trade that saw Seattle ship Russell Wilson to Denver.
Mar 09, 202210:21
Sidebar: The History of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
In 2017, I took a guided tour of the historic stadium. This was my recap. Watch the video version here: youtu.be/AjCoLwfd7-8
Mar 04, 202203:22
39. Lincoln Riley Leaves Oklahoma to Become the New Head Football Coach at USC
Wilson and Galvez discuss Lincoln Riley shockingly becoming the new head coach at USC. Enjoy.
Nov 29, 202133:50
38. Introduction and Grammy Nominations
Welcome to the new rap podcast from Wilson and Galvez. They discuss their hip-hop preferences and recap the 2022 Grammy nominations, which were announced on Tuesday. Enjoy.
Nov 25, 202145:07
Sidebar: Jaxson Dart Makes Stellar Debut as USC Dominates Its First Game Post-Helton
Wilson and Galvez react to Jaxson Dart’s outstanding relief performance in SC’s 45-14 win over Washington State.
Sep 20, 202107:19
37. NFL Week 2 Recap: Is There Any Quarterback Who Could Thrive on the Jets?
Wilson and Galvez recap Sunday’s slate of games. Enjoy.
Sep 20, 202127:46
36. Clay Helton Must Go
In this week’s episode, Wilson and Galvez discuss USC’s Clay Helton era reaching a new low point in Saturday’s home loss to Stanford. Plus, a Week 1 NFL review. Enjoy.
Sep 13, 202141:44
35. The Patriots release Cam Newton
In this week’s episode, Wilson and Galvez discuss Mac Jones being named the starter in New England, and whether rookie quarterbacks should be thrown into the fire. Enjoy.
Sep 02, 202133:04
34. Madden Receiver Ratings, Aaron Rodgers Saga and Seismic SEC Happenings
In this week’s episode, Wilson and Galvez discuss Madden’s wideout ratings, the Aaron Rodgers melodrama unfolding in Green Bay and Texas and Oklahoma preparing to move to the SEC. Enjoy.
Jul 26, 202133:31
33. Will the NIL Rule Change the Feel of College Sports?
In this week’s episode, Wilson and Galvez discuss whether or not the NIL will alter the experience of following college sports. Plus, “Space Jam: A New Legacy” hits the box office at No. 1, and the Bucks look to close out the Suns in six.
Jul 21, 202137:57
32. Tom Brady Wins His Seventh Super Bowl; Is He the Greatest Athlete Ever?
In this week’s episode, Wilson and Galvez discuss the Buccaneers dominating the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, and whether the win makes Tom Brady the greatest athlete in sports history. Enjoy.
Feb 09, 202129:43
31. ‘The Little Things’ Movie Review
In this week’s episode, Wilson and Galvez preview Super Bowl LV. They then dive into the Wall Street frenzy centered around a subreddit, GameStop, AMC and now Dogecoin. Lastly, Wilson gives his review of the new Warner Bros. film “The Little Things,” directed by John Lee Hancock and starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto. Enjoy.
Feb 02, 202135:24
30. The Secret Life of Women (with Lily and Tanya of ‘Girlsz with Gas’)
Wilson interviews Lily and Tanya, hosts of the sex-positive podcast “Engineers with Sass.” He grills them for answers on what a young, single woman’s sex life is REALLY like. Enjoy.
Jan 25, 202135:00
29. Tom Brady Advances to Yet Another Conference Championship Game
Wilson and Galvez review the divisional round and preview Championship Sunday.
Jan 18, 202127:00
28. ‘Bama and Ohio State Advance to the Final (and the NFL’s Regular Season Concludes)
In this week’s episode, Wilson calls Devonta Smith “Deontay” every single time like an 80-year-old man. Enjoy.
Jan 04, 202129:53
27. State of the NFL Address
In this week’s episode, Wilson breaks down the NFL landscape, division by division, through Week 14 of the season. Plus, how USC’s 5-0 record is bad for the program. Enjoy.
Dec 15, 202036:36
26. Jake Paul Sleeps Nate Robinson and Roy Jones Clinches Mike Tyson to a Draw
In the latest episode, Wilson and the returning Galvez recap Saturday night’s Mike Tyson-Roy Jones, Jr. pay-per-view. They discuss the younger Paul brother sending the Internet into a frenzy with his coal-cocking of little Nate, and Roy playing spoiler against Mike in the main event. Plus: the Grammys are nuts for their Best Rap Album nominees.
Nov 13, 202030:20
25. Joe Biden Unseats Donald Trump as President of the United States
In the latest episode, Wilson and Galvez discuss the bitter outcome to the 2020 presidential election. Plus: the death of King Von and what it says about the way minorities treat each other. Enjoy.
Nov 09, 202037:06
24. Professional Boxing Has Never Been Less Interesting
In the latest episode of the podcast, Wilson and Galvez discuss Peter Nelson stepping down from his position at HBO, and why this is the worst era in the history of boxing. They then dissect Joe Biden picking Kamala Harris as his running mate for the 2020 presidential election. Enjoy.
Aug 13, 202035:48
23. Top-Five Denzel Movies
In the latest episode, Wilson and Galvez count down their five-favorite Denzel Washington movies. Enjoy.
Jul 23, 202025:14
22. Deciding on a New Name Might Not Be the Redskins’ Biggest Problem
In the latest episode, Galvez, Wolfe and Wilson speculate about what the big Washington Redskins story might be. They also discuss Nick Cannon being fired by Viacom for making anti-Semitic comments and tackle the Will and Jada mess. Enjoy.
Jul 16, 202058:56
21. DeSean Jackson’s Hitler Controversy
In the latest episode, Wilson, Galvez and “the third man,” Jason Wolfe, discuss DeSean Jackson’s antisemetic Instagram posts, and the backlash that followed. Then we get into which quarterbacks might be worth a Patrick Mahomes-like extension. Enjoy.
Jul 08, 202042:28
20. Patrick Mahomes Signs an Unprecedented Extension with the Chiefs
In the latest episode, Wilson and Galvez discuss Patrick Mahomes’ mega-extension, Colin Kaepernick’s deal with Disney and the upcoming 2020 presidential election. Enjoy.
Jul 07, 202049:29
19. Cam Newton Joins the Patriots (with Jason Wolfe)
In the latest episode, Wilson and Galvez (the latter of whom joined midway through) are joined by friend of the show Jason Wolfe. They discuss Cam Newton signing with the Patriots, USC being named “Quarterback U” by NFL.com and the Nets’ final payment to Deron Williams. Enjoy.
Jun 30, 202034:45
18. Apple’s Impact on the World
On the day of WWDC 2020, Wilson and the returning Galvez discuss the iOS 14 reveal, Steve Jobs as artist and creative genius and how Apple changed the world. Enjoy.
Jun 22, 202035:01
17. Mike Gundy Can Wear Whatever Kind of T-Shirt He Wants
With Galvez MIA again, Wilson discusses the backlash against Mike Gundy’s OAN T-shirt, Alabama’s early 2021 recruiting woes, 2008 USC versus 2008 Florida, Kim Kardashian’s podcast deal with Spotify, audio Tweets and the accusations against Chris D’Elia. Enjoy.
Jun 18, 202028:58
16. USC Reinstates Reggie Bush
Wilson and Galvez discuss USC welcoming Reggie Bush back after a 10-year disassociation. They then tackle everything 6ix9ine’s been up to since his release from prison (which includes doing another collaboration with Nicki Minaj, out Friday), and whether or not they would ever snitch. Enjoy.
Jun 10, 202029:24
15. Leave Drew Brees Alone
In the latest episode, Wilson and Galvez defend Drew Brees’ right to free speech. They also discuss the NBA’s approved plan to restart the season, how this extended break helps the Lakers and Clippers, and whether or not the league should use fake crowd noise when the season returns. Enjoy.
Jun 08, 202031:36
14. Buy a Gaming Monitor for Your PS5
With Wilson mostly silent, Galvez explains why gaming is best done on a gaming monitor and not a television. He also suggests you invest in some gaming headphones.
Jun 05, 202015:45
13. Sony Postpones Its PS5 Event
Wilson and Galvez discuss Sony pushing back its PS5 event in response to the George Floyd riots. Also, are you ever too old to play video games?
Jun 02, 202013:28
12. The George Floyd Riots
In the latest episode, Wilson and Galvez discuss the ugly, nationwide “protests” of George Floyd’s murder/police brutality against blacks. Then, on a lighter note, we tackle Joe Rogan signing an exclusive deal with Spotify and the “Call Her Daddy” girls breaking up. Enjoy.
Jun 01, 202049:06
11. ‘Malcolm X’ (1992)
In the latest episode, Wilson and Galvez discuss the ugly, nationwide “protests” of George Floyd’s murder/police brutality against blacks. Then, on a lighter note, we tackle Joe Rogan signing an exclusive deal with Spotify and the “Call Her Daddy” girls breaking up. Enjoy.
May 26, 202039:56
10. Viva Las Vegas
In the latest episode, Wilson and Galvez discuss the world’s premier tourist attraction, Sin City. Galvez provides a scouting report on his favorite place, handicapping the hotels and explaining why he loves Vegas so much. They also discuss the final two episodes of “The Last Dance,” how the documentary as a whole stacks up against “O.J.: Made in America” and a few other Jordan-related talking points. Enjoy.
May 19, 202046:41
9. A Football Life with Alfred Rowe
In the latest episode of the podcast, Wilson and Galvez answer mailbag questions (2:40) before jumping to Wilson’s interview with former Long Beach Poly and USC football player Alfred Rowe (35:18). Wilson picks Rowe’s brain about what it was like playing at the high-school football powerhouse, the recruiting process that led to him playing at S.C. during the Pete Carroll glory years and much more (including what it was like in the locker room following the loss to UCLA in 2006). Enjoy.
May 05, 202001:11:49
8. 2020 NFL Draft Review
In the latest episode of the podcast, Wilson and Galvez recap the NFL Draft, talk Rob Gronkowski reuiniting with Tom Brady in Tampa Bay and discuss the ongoing Michael Jordan documentary. Plus: the brand-new mailbag segment. Enjoy.
Apr 28, 202001:00:52
7. ‘Ali’ (2001)
Sans Galvez again, Wilson reviews the 2001 biopic that starred Will Smith as the larger-than-life heavyweight champion, Muhamad Ali. He also gives his take on the first two episodes of “The Last Dance.” Enjoy.
Apr 21, 202031:54
6. ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’ (2005)
In the latest episode of the podcast, Wilson and Galvez take a look back at another classic from Judd Apatow. Plus: frustration with the IRS/government/stimulus check distribution and a discussion about the quarantine possibly being eased soon.
Apr 14, 202036:13
5. ‘Rush Hour’ (1998)
In today’s episode, Wilson and Galvez discuss the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, “Avengers: Endgame,” why D.C. is better than Marvel at making movies and the 1998 buddy-cop classic “Rush Hour.” Enjoy.
Apr 07, 202033:28
4. ‘Training Day’ (2001)
In this week’s episode, Wilson (minus Galvez) remembers the classic 2001 crime drama “Training Day,” starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke. Enjoy.
Mar 31, 202033:39
3. ‘Superbad’ (2007)
In this week’s episode, Wilson and Galvez reminisce about the 2007 teen classic, “Superbad.”
Mar 24, 202030:11
2. Tom Brady’s Departure from New England
In the latest episode, Wilson and Galvez discuss the problem that resulted in there being no episode last week. They then dive into Tom Brady leaving the Patriots. Galvez exits early and Wilson finishes solo by paying tribute to the late Roger Mayweather. Enjoy.
Mar 18, 202029:52
1. Super Tuesday
In the latest episode, Wilson and Galvez discuss Super Tuesday and the conspiracies that shroud the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Enjoy.
Mar 04, 202038:21