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By: Coach Dezi

Game On, Girlfriends!Let’s Talk Football.You know that feeling when you meet another football-loving girlfriend, and it’s like boom: instant connection? That’s what this is. We built Girlfriends + Football for fans like you: smart, funny, passionate, and ready to talk touchdowns and tea. Kick it with us every week: we saved you a seat.Hit that follow button, girlfriend. Facebook, Instagram, YouTubeWherever you scroll, we’re bringing the football and the fun.

Super Bowl LX Review
#24
02/12/2026

The football season has officially wrapped, and the Girlfriends are here to break it all down! In this episode of Girlfriends + Football, we recap the Football Season Finale (The Super Bowl) — the biggest moments, turning points, standout performances, and what this game means heading into the offseason.

We’re also diving into the halftime show featuring Bad Bunny — the energy, the production, the surprises, and whether it delivered on the biggest stage in sports. 🎶

✨ Plus, we’re celebrating our Big Game Bingo winner: a brand-new listener from South Carolina! Welcome to the Girlfriends community

🫶 We love s...


Super Bowl Preview #2
#23
02/05/2026

🏈 It’s Super Bowl Weekend, and Girlfriends + Football Is Ready for the Big Game!

🍹 This week, the Girlfriends are breaking down everything you need to know heading into the Super Bowl — from the biggest storylines and game-day buzz to the major moves happening across the league. If football weekends are your love language, this episode is for you.

We’re also inviting YOU to play Big Game Bingo with us during the Big Game! It’s easy to join, fun to play along from your phone, and one lucky winner will take home a Girlfriends + Football Prize...


NFL 2026 Super Bowl Preview 1
#22
01/29/2026

The playoffs are in the books, and the NFL never stays quiet for long.

On today’s episode of Girlfriends + Football, we’re recapping the biggest moments from the postseason, breaking down major moves happening across the league, and talking through the coaching changes that are already reshaping teams heading into next season. From front office decisions to sideline shakeups, there is a lot to unpack.

We’re also officially looking ahead to the Super Bowl. What to expect, what storylines we’re watching, and how this matchup is shaping the conversation around the league.

Plu...


NFC/AFC Championship Preview
#21
01/22/2026

Dezi is BACK, and just in time for one of the wildest playoff weekends we’ve seen in years.

🏈 This week on Girlfriends + Football, we break down the absolute chaos of the Divisional Round, react to the biggest moments and heartbreaks, and look ahead to the Conference Championship matchups that will decide who punches their ticket to the Big Game.

We’re also mixing things up with our cocktail and mocktail of the week, because playoff football deserves a proper drink pairing.

Plus, we’re joined by special guest Tarrerdome, our behind-the-scenes DJ for Rate...


Divisional Playoff Preview
#20
01/22/2026

Girlfriends + Football is in full playoff mode 🏈

🍸 Beth is back from Jacksonville, where she witnessed the Bills’ first playoff game up close and personal, and we’re breaking it all down. From the travel chaos to the stadium energy, she’s giving us the real behind-the-scenes of playoff football on the road.

We’re also digging into the latest injury updates, what they mean for teams still alive, and how thin margins get this time of year.

Add in more coaching moves, speculation about what’s coming next, and our growing frustration with the current play...


Wildcard Playoff Preview
#19
01/22/2026

The NFL regular season may be in the books, but the chaos is just getting started.

🏈 This week, it’s just Beth and Laura breaking down everything you need to know heading into the NFL playoffs.

We’re counting down the Top 10 wildest moments of the season, from jaw-dropping plays to storylines no one saw coming.

We’ll also dive into our playoff picks*, talk through who we’re backing and why, and wrap things up with our **cocktail and mocktail of the week* because football is better with a good drink in hand. 🍹


NFL Week 17 Preview
#18
12/24/2025

This week on Girlfriends + Football, we’re breaking down all the league chaos heading into Week 17. From big hits and big misses to the moments everyone’s still talking about, we’re covering it all with our usual mix of insight, laughs, and side-eye.

We’ll dive into:

✨ The biggest storylines and drama around the league

✨ Hits, misses, and “did that really just happen?” moments

✨ Our Week 17 picks as the playoff picture tightens

✨ Rate the Fit, because style matters

✨ A special holiday-themed cocktail and mocktail to sip while you watch


NFL Week 16 Preview
#17
12/18/2025

We’re officially in the red zone with only a few games left in the season, and Week 16 is bringing the pressure.

🏈🔥 In this episode of Girlfriends + Football, we break down last week’s wins and losses, dive into the biggest injury news shaking up the league and talk about what it all means as teams fight for playoff position.

Of course, we’re keeping things fun with:

✨ Rate the Fit

🍸 Cocktails & Mocktails of the Week

🎯 Our Week 16 Picks

Whether you’re tracking the playoff picture, adjusting your fantasy lineup, o...


Week 15 Preview
#16
12/11/2025

Welcome back to Girlfriends + Football!

This week, Dezi is flying solo… but not entirely. She has special guest, 49K Podcaster Stephanie Sanchez, stepping in to help break down all the Week 14 wins, losses, surprises, and shakeups. Beth jumps in to share the Cocktail & Mocktail of the Week, and while Laura is out, she’ll be back next week with bells on to finish out the season strong.

In this episode, we cover:

✨ Week 14 recap — big plays, big misses, and everything in between

✨ Week 15 picks — who we’re taking and why

✨ Key injuri...


NFL Week 14 Preview
#15
12/04/2025

This week on Girlfriends + Football, we’re diving into everything you need to know as the playoff picture starts to take shape! 🏈💋

From the wild Thanksgiving week matchups to a few unlikely upsets no one saw coming, we’re breaking it all down—girlfriend-style.

Plus, we absolutely had to talk about the viral headline of the week: the Pope’s favorite NFL team. Yes, really.

We’ll also cover:

✨ The playoff race — who’s rising, who’s falling, and who still has a chance

✨ Thanksgiving recap — the highs, the lows, and the chaos

✨...


NFL Week 13 Preview
#14
11/26/2025

This week on Girlfriends + Football, we’re bringing you a special Thanksgiving-week episode! 🍗🏈✨

We’re breaking down Week 12, covering all the drama, surprises, and standout moments across the NFL. Plus, we’re digging into all three Thanksgiving Day games and predictions for Week 13.

And because the holidays deserve a little cinematic joy (and chaos), we’re reviewing Holiday Touchdown: A Bill’s Love Story on Hallmark. Bills Mafia, prepare yourselves.

We’ll also share our own Thanksgiving plans, traditions, and must-have side dishes.

Of course, it wouldn’t be an episode without:

✨ Rate...


NFL Week 12 Preview
#13
11/20/2025

Get ready, girlfriends — Week 11 brought the drama, the surprises, and the “did-that-just-happen?” moments. 💅🏈

In this episode of Girlfriends + Football, we’re recapping all the action and looking ahead to what Week 12 might deliver.

Plus… we’re joined by a very special guest this week: Cassandra Sampson, a Registered Dietitian who has been helping people transform their health through balanced, evidence-based nutrition since 2012.

Cassandra brings a powerhouse blend of expertise for anyone who cares about fitness, recovery, and overall well-being, especially athletes. With a Master’s in Dietetics and Nutrition and a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science, h...


2025 NFL Week 11 Preview
#12
11/13/2025

This week on Girlfriends + Football, we’re talking about everything that made Week 10 unforgettable — from stunning wins and heartbreaking losses to the tragic passing of a young Dallas Cowboys player that has the entire league reflecting on mental health and life beyond the game.

We’ll break down the biggest headlines and hottest moments across the NFL — who’s rising, who’s struggling, and who’s making news off the field. Plus, it wouldn’t be Girlfriends + Football without our signature segments: Rate the Fit, where we judge the sideline style game, and Cocktails & Mocktails, because whether you’re tailgatin...


NFL Week 9 Review/ Week 10 Preview
#11
11/06/2025

This week on Girlfriends + Football, we’re recapping Week 9, reacting to the NFL Trade Deadline, and checking in on our Girlfriend Standings before sharing our Week 10 Picks. We’ll also talk about Jayden Daniels’ brutal elbow injury and what it means moving forward.

Plus, you know we can’t forget: ✨ Rate the Fit – Who nailed it on the sidelines this week? 🍸 Cocktail & Mocktail of the Week – Sip along while you watch!

Grab your drink, your jersey, and your best hot take: it’s time to hang out with your favorite football girlfriends.

Don’t forget to like, sub...


NFL Week 9 Preview
#10
10/30/2025

This week, hosts Dezi, Beth, and Laura are joined by special guest Steph Sanchez, host of the 49Karats Podcast and co-host of Bully Ball, known for her honest, level-headed analysis of all things 49ers (and the occasional Nick Bosa impersonation).

Together, they dive into the NFL’s biggest injury headlines, break down game-changing moments, and rate the week’s best sideline fits—from casual cool to full-on fashion statement. Then it’s time for everyone’s favorite segment: Cocktails + Mocktails, where the crew shares their top picks for tailgates, watch parties, or couch coaching.

What’s inside: <...


NFL Week 8 Preview
#9
10/23/2025

Everything is right with the world again — the 49ers and Lions are back in the win column, and the Bills got a well-deserved bye!

In this week’s Girlfriends + Football, we break down the highs and lows from around the league, share our latest Cocktail & Mocktail of the Week, rate the Game Day Fits, and cover some key injury updates you’ll want to know.

Plus, don’t miss our Teachable Moments — where we call out what teams (and fans) can learn from this week’s biggest plays and questionable calls. Grab your drink, settle in, and let’...


NFL Week 6 Review/Week 7 Preview
#8
10/16/2025

This week on Girlfriends + Football, the ladies hit the road — and the heartbreak — after traveling to Raymond James Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch their teams fall short. With the 49ers, Lions, and Bills all taking devastating losses, it’s safe to say we’ve earned our cocktails (and mocktails).

We’re joined by Dr. Tommy Rhee, whose career includes working with elite athletes from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, UCLA, and the U.S. Navy. He shares fascinating insights on player care, recovery, and what really happens behind the scenes when the body takes a beating. P...


NFL Week 6 Preview
#7
10/09/2025

It’s another wild week in the NFL and the Girlfriends + Football crew is breaking it all down! In this Week 5 recap and Week 6 preview, we’re talking about everything from the Mark Sanchez arrest and dangerous turf fields to surprising Octopus references in football.

Plus, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ highlight-reel ending against the Chiefs, trade chatter, and the latest player updates you need to know.

Of course, we couldn’t skip our signature segments: Rate the Fit – our favorite game day styles! Cocktail & Mocktail of the Week – sip along while you watch! Our Week 6 Picks – who’s taking t...


Week 5 Preview
#6
10/02/2025

Welcome back to Girlfriends + Football! This week, we’re fresh off our girls’ trip to Vegas and we’ve got stories to share.

But it’s not all cocktails and neon lights; we’re diving into all the Week 4 NFL highlights you don’t want to miss:

*Our Vegas trip recap (yes, what happens in Vegas does make it to the podcast!)

*Tyreek Hill’s devastating injury and what it means for the season

*That wild overtime tie—seriously, how did we get here?

*Our takes on the biggest plays, the best...


NFL Week 3 Preview
#5
09/18/2025

Week 2 of the NFL season was packed with highs, lows, and way too many injuries. In this episode of Girlfriends + Football, Dezi, Beth, and Laura break down the drama — from standout performances to heartbreaking setbacks. We’ll cover which teams rose to the occasion, which ones struggled, and how this wave of injuries could shape the weeks ahead. In This Episode, We Cover: • The biggest injuries of Week 2 and what they mean for the season • High points: the plays and players who delivered major moments • Low points: tough losses, missed opportunities, and frustrations • Our reactions to how Week 2 sets the tone mov...


NFL Week 2 Preview
#4
09/11/2025

Week 1 did not disappoint! (At least for two our of three of us.) In this episode of Girlfriends + Football, Dezi, Beth, and Laura break down all the Week 1 action. We’re talking highlights, heartbreaks, and a little bit of drama from the first games of the season. From the biggest wins and toughest losses to our hottest takes on who showed up (and who didn’t), we’ve got plenty to say. In This Episode, We Cover: • Our favorite Week 1 highlights and game-changing plays • The most surprising wins and most painful losses • Spicy hot takes on player performances and team trends...


NFL Week 1 Preview
#3
09/11/2025

We’re back for a brand-new season of Girlfriends + Football! In this first episode, Dezi, Beth, and Laura catch you up on everything you missed during the offseason, including the biggest headlines and drama that set the stage for this year. We’ll break down the new rivalries uniforms we can’t stop talking about, plus share our picks and hot takes for the Week One matchups. In This Episode, We Cover: • The most surprising moments of the NFL offseason • Engagements, Weddings, and Babies – Oh My! • Our thoughts on the new uniforms (and which ones we love or hate) • Our predictions...


Girlfriends + Football Season Kickoff: Offseason Recap, New Rivalries Jerseys, and Week One Picks
#1
09/04/2025

We’re back for a brand-new season of Girlfriends + Football! In this first episode,

Dezi, Beth, and Laura catch you up on everything you missed during the offseason, including the biggest headlines and drama that set the stage for this year. We’ll break down the new rivalries uniforms we can’t stop talking about, plus share our picks and hot takes for the Week One matchups. In This Episode,

We Cover:

• The most surprising moments of the NFL offseason

• Engagements, Weddings, and Babies – Oh My!

• Our thoughts on the new unifor...


2025/2026 NFL Schedule Release
#2
05/16/2025

It's here! The 2025-2025 NFL schedule has just been released, and you will catch us getting the release in real time. We talk all things schedules - strength of our fav teams schedules, holiday games, overseas games, first game of the season and you'll get insight into our G+F games travel plans. Listen in on all the chatter about the upcoming football season! WooHoo!


NFL Draft 2025 Recap
#1
04/29/2025

The ladies are back to review and chat all things Draft Day! We have the deets and are ready to share including our thoughts on Shedeur Sanders falling to round 5.... and we have a special treat for you that you won't want to miss.... :)


2024 Super Bowl Preview
#20
01/30/2025

Well.... the AFC/NFC championship games did not go as we planned, but here we are.... embarking on another Chiefs/Eagles super bowl. Listen in as we talk about the championship games and the upcoming SB. We also talk coaching changes and look for reasons to cheer for either team in the final game of the season.


2024 Championship Preview Round
#19
01/25/2025

Join us as we recap the Divisional round of the playoffs, talk MVP race, coaching changes and we look ahead at the AFC and NFC Championship games this weekend. Yeah we got jokes, cheers and little bit of petty to make it a classic GOF Pod!


2024 Season Divisional Round Playoffs Preview
#18
01/16/2025

Join us as we recap Wildcard weekend as Dezi was at the Bucs/Commanders game and Beth enjoyed her Bills win and Laura awaits her Lions game coming up this weekend. We talk about the coaching changes of the week and we share our player who had the best fits of 2024 in our final Rate the Fit segment.


2024 Season Wildcard Weekend Preview
#17
01/09/2025

The 2024 regular season has officially wrapped up and we are looking forward to the playoffs with Beth's Buffalo Bills and Laura's Detroit Lions both looking strong. We will chat about game predictions, name the winner of the last "Rate the Fit" and Dezi is going making a confession that you won't want to miss. Beth becomes a meme and so much more. Hit play and be ready to join in on the fun!


2024 Season Week 15 Preview
#16
12/12/2024

We are rounding out the last couple of weeks of the regular season and gearing up for the playoffs soon. We have much to discuss, much to laugh about, much to stress about.... We are going to cover a couple of key injuries including the "internal injury" for Noah Brown and talk about the FOOSH injury for Derek Carr. As always, we will present this week's Cocktail/Mocktail, cover our picks for the week and we will have Laura back to chat Lions/Bills match up.


2024 Season Week 14 Preview
#15
12/06/2024

Strap in because we are going to share our wild time at the Snow Bowl of 2024 in Buffalo, NY as Beth and Dezi head to Orchard Park for the 49ers/Bills matchup. We may have even broken tables with Bills Mafia?? We have an incredible guest who is a diehard Detroit Lions fan who shares her thoughts on this record-breaking season. Someone had a perfect scorecard on our picks last week and, as always, we will present our new Cocktail/Mocktail of the week and cover a couple of injuries including the CMC PCL injury and Dexter Lawerence's elbow...


Week 11 Preview
#12
11/14/2024

Week 10 was EPIC! We will share with you all the details of our incredible tailgate party at the Bucs/49ers game as well as the other games including the insane TNF game - Bengals/Ravens. Of course, we cover the knee injury suffered by Dalton Kincaid. What's up with the beef between Deebo and Tabor Pepper and we have to talk about the words that came out of Micah's mouth. We have new cocktail/mocktail recipes, our weekly Rate the Fit winner and we have a special guest or two.


Week 10 Preview
#11
11/08/2024

Week 9 did not disappoint! So many great games to discuss - starting with the Bills win over Miami. An epic rival game that did not disappoint. We are covering some injuries including the bizarre Allen Lazard injury and Dak Prescott's update on his hamstring injury - spoiler alert it's worse than originally thought. Also, can someone tell us whether Saquon Barley is actually human!?!?

As always, we will be sharing our cocktail/mocktail of the week and gush over our Rate the Fit winner! Lock in and join us on all the things with Dezi and Beth. <...


Week 9 Preview
#10
10/31/2024

We have so much to cover: Anthony Richardson gets benched and Flacco become QB1, Wilson over Fields - Coach Tomlin is the best coach in the NFL? Chiefs acquire Uche from the Patriots at a steal and Ravens get Diontae Johnson from Carolina, what's next? We will cover Rate the Fit in our National Tight Ends Day way, cover our cocktail/mocktail of the week and there's no doubt we will be talking Hail Mary's and the rising of a new team in the AFC.


Week 8 Preview
#9
10/24/2024

Tonight, we cover the DeAndre Hopkins trade to the Chiefs, we talk the abundance of injuries including Brandon Aiyuk and Chris Godwin, Deebo Samuel's pneumonia hospitalization as well as the return of Tua to the Dolphins practice squad. We will, OF COURSE, talk about the games last week and set predictions for games this week. As always, we will reveal this week's Rate the Fit winner and have our cocktail/mocktail recipes for your game day weekend ahead.


Week 7 Preview
#8
10/17/2024

The NFL is WILD! Amari Cooper gets traded to the Bills and Davante Adams reunites with his former Packers QB, Aaron Rodgers, in NY. We will talk about the unfortunate injury for Aiden Hutchinson and what this means for his season this year. Our cocktail/mocktail of the week is a roaring winner and we will reveal which defensive player won the pregame fit check in Rate the Fit. We have some upgrades to the show this week, so buckle up for a fun preview to Week 7! Will we no longer have an undefeated team after this weekend?

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Week 5 Preview
#6
10/03/2024

It's hard to believe that we are already 1/4 of the way through the NFL season already but it's a great time to check the stats and see who's leading the pack in passing, rushing, tackles, sacks receiving and interceptions. We will review the upcoming games for Week 5, see who won Rate the Fit QB edition, share the new cocktail/mocktail recipe and OF COURSE talk about injuries. This week we will continue the discussion on CMC's Achilles tendonitis, talk about Rashee Rice's ACL tear and a terrifying injury to Tyler Badie's back. Well also talk about a player who...


Week 4
#5
09/28/2024

FINALLY, Dezi ties Beth in the picks of the week! We got a new winner for #ratethefit and we discuss the chaos that is the NFL week 3! Bills are 0-3, Niners are 1-2 BUT we have some surprising stars like Sam Darnold and Justin Fields. We have questions too like, how are the Packers winning without Jordan Love and how did the Panthers beat the Raiders? You are gonna love our new #cocktail/mocktail of the week. Oh, and there are a plethora of injuries to discuss - CMC is seeking PRP treatment, Javon Hargrave tore a triceps tendon...


Week 3
#4
09/19/2024

We have a guest! Cheri, our long-lost sister from another mister, joins us to chat about all the excitement around the Tampa Bay Bucs and Baker fever! Dezi makes her formal apology to Beth and we share a message from Lil Wayne. This week we feature a very appropriately named Cocktail/Mocktail of the week, but can you guess who the drink is named after? For our Rate the Drip segment, it's been our closest pick yet.... could it be a long snapper??? Check in with your favorite girlfriends as we laugh, holler and also review some anatomy and...


2024 Season Week 2 Preview
#3
09/12/2024

Wow! What an incredible week 1... full of drama, injuries and amazing games. This is what we live for and Dezi and Beth are here to break it all down! We will also be sharing the cocktail/mocktail recipe of the week - On the Wings of Eagles. We will be sharing our thoughts on the debut of Tom Brady's commentating, share who impressed us the most in week 1, who we are looking forward to in week 2, and, of course, we will be breaking down our thoughts and education on injuries in week 1 - CMC, Jordan Love and Kyle Van...