Sacks and the City | NFL Football and Dating Podcast
By Nikki Kasser & Lyssa Myska Allen
Sacks and the City | NFL Football and Dating PodcastDec 08, 2020
They Couldn't Help But Wonder ... Is the NFL Draft Similar to Drafting Men to Date? | Episode 29
Fresh off a trip to Costa Rica where they made allll the friends and watched the NFL draft in probably-not-even-1K and in Spanish, Nikki and Lyssa run through their feelings on their teams' drafts, and then share their own draft grades throughout their dating histories.
Strawberry Wine | Episode 28
In this lowkey episode, Nikki and Lyssa discuss the scant moves that are happening as we await the NFL draft... which happens to mirror their dating lives, with no draft in sight. Don't worry, there's positivity: they share some of the funniest, must-swipe-right lines they've seen on the dating apps!
The Most Dramatic Offseason Yet | Episode 27
With no apologies to the Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise, the NFL offseason is the most dramatic yet, with QB moves aplenty amidst some serious allegations and crazy draft-pick trades. This episodes rounds out with an outstanding round of "False Start or Punch in the Face?" centered on worst dating profile descriptions.
Bro Bridge Building Bitch | Episode 26
Your favorite football-loving podcasters are back with a discussion around who needs a new QB (hint: everyone), some hilarious dating app stories, and one of the best text messages ever received from a double-matcher on bumble.
You Can't Interview for Chemistry | Episode 25 Bonus Episode
Blame the lack of new eps on the pandy blizzy that struck Austin! A snowpocalypse brings Nikki and Lyssa together to record a drunk podcast (recorded February 16). One of them is very bitter about some of her recent app dating matches ... there's also some good football gossip (albeit outdated by the time we're publishing it) all in a quick 26-minute package.
THE Super Bowl Episode | Episode 24
The Pinnacle of sport. The Game of Games. Whatever you call the NFL's big day, Sunday's was a bit of a letdown. Brady dominated, Nikki and Lyssa watched it apart, and this episode could most be characterized by them making fun of each other—and themselves!
We Didn't Make the Pro Bowl | Episode 23
In a truly surprising snub, Sacks and the City podcast was not in fact invited to cover the Pro Bowl, to the chagrin of all of you loyal listeners. In the absence of Madden access, Nikki and Lyssa discuss the shocking trades and rumors around QBs in the league, and dig into a few bits of dating (app) etiquette.
We Owe it All to TaskRabbit Timothy | Episode 22
If we learned anything in our championship weekend, it's that ballsiness pays and Super Bowl 55 will be the Battle of the Ballsy coaches. Lyssa and Nikki got to watch the game where they wanted thanks to an ingenious plan to pay a man to hold a table down. They also deep dive into the Bruce Arians/Tom Brady frenemy relationship and discuss when Nikki's own dating life looked similar.
And he passed the ball to … X | Episode 21
Nikki catches Lyssa up on the Sunday games because she was busy skiing in the backcountry ... with an unintended pit stop. Warning: this ep is 90% football despite what some some dudes will tell you about the play on the signature koozie :::eye roll::: submit better ones!
Super Bowl Predictions:
- Nikki: Bills - Packers
- Lyssa: Bucs - Chiefs
Double or Nothing? | Episode 20
What a wild Wild Card weekend in NFL football! Nikki and Lyssa debate going double or nothing on their Bucs bet, and in their dating lives—you'll have to listen to hear if they take the bet(s).
That's Just Not Your Person | Episode 19
New year, new dating resolutions for Nikki and Lyssa, as they discuss their dating outlooks for 2021 alongside the equally-wild NFL playoffs. Expect a frank discussion about when sex comes into play and when teams don't come to play ...
2020 Recap: The Only Rules are there are No Rules | Episode 18
During the last episode of 2020, Nikki and Lyssa talk about the best and worst parts abut 2020 in life, football, and dating. They also dive into teams playing games with no playoff consequences, wild and crazy games from this weekend, and who they hate the most from the lists of men each other has dated in this weird year.
And He Never Dabbed Again | Episode 17
Lost and Found | Episode 16
Some NFL teams Found greatness this weekend, and others ... well, they just lost playoff hopes, faith in their teams, and dignity. Nikki and Lyssa also dive into the trend of being Lost and Found on dating apps and reveal a blast from Lyssa's past that was lost and found during her travels.
Carson Wentz is Insecure | Episode 15
In their first-ever international broadcast with Lyssa coming in hot from Brazil, Nikki catches us up on the weekend's games, and they dive into Cuffing Season: what is it, has it ever happened to them, and is there an NFL equivalent?
Highlights, Hot Pools, and Hickeys | Episode 14
Lyssa and Nikki reunite after a week apart, and a bye week, and just devolve into goss ... gossip around NFL teams, their dating lives, and how the double bumble is going!
You Can’t Talk Lawn to Me | Episode 12
It gets crazy up in here as Nikki and Lyssa discuss the craziest NFL moments this weekend—and their craziest dating stories. Spoiler alert: it's not them, it's you...
Tua is a Gift from the Hawaiian Gods | Episode 11
Nikki and Lyssa discuss the sloppy but exciting NFL games, quarterback rankings, and a paddleboard adventure that reminded them of double-booking dates. They wrap it up with a hilarious edition of 'Punch in the Face or Delay of Game?'.
Bird Gang, NFC LEast, and a Horse Race | Sacks and the City Episode 10
A special first guest joins the pod to talk about the Eagles, why Nikki and Lyssa were adopted by the Bird Gang, and share stories about their adventures in Southern California, where they all met.
2020 Tripped Him | Sacks and the City, Episode 9
Nikki and Lyssa laugh at the infamous Daniel Jones tumble, run down a list of the vanity comebacks—it's all for the stats!—this weekend, and discuss some of their worst dating stories.
The Only Key to Love is Liking the Same Team | Sacks and the City, Episode 8
Nikki and Lyssa talk about matchmaking, where the only key to love is liking the same team ... and they need some new fans if their fledgling matchmaking status is going to hold! They also talk cute dating moments, cute football moments, and Lyssa flexing way too hard—with Nikki!
Which is Worse: a T or an Upset? | Sacks and the City, Episode 7
Nikki and Lyssa dive into a week of upsets, both football and personal. Nikki rants about college overtime rules, and Lyssa talks about how to build a roster ... of dating prospects.
Knee Pits are the New Nudes | Sacks and the City, Episode 6
Football podcasters, prophets, matchmakers ... Join Nikki and Lyssa for a wild ride as they discuss the Texans organization: "It’s not like JJ and I are buddies, I just have his prayer candle," shady NFL moves and hot junior high teachers, and wrap up the podcast playing their newly-rebranded game 'Punch in the Face or Delay of Game?'
John… Elway? Are you listening? | Sacks and the City, Episode 5
What Costs More than Cam Newton's Salary? | Sacks and the City, Episode 4
The Washington Sacks | Sacks and the City, Episode 3
Sacks and the City is a football and dating podcast; this week your hosts Nikki and Lyssa break down the opening week of NFL football. They discuss the weirdest things in a weird season, including what it would sound like for the Washington Football Team to adopt their name: The Washington Sacks. Jump in and listen!
Sacks and the City: Episode 1
In this episode: meet your co-hosts through their dating profiles, find out who their NFL teams are, and hear a hilarious dating story.
About the pod: Too many times, Nikki & Lyssa would be discussing (read: heatedly arguing about) football in the back of a Lyft going to dates or a night on the town, and the driver would turn around and say “you girls really know what you’re talking about!”. So we decided to turn the Lyft rides into a podcast, where we discuss the two things we obsess over most: football and dating, in that order.