Robert Mays
@robertmays.bsky.social
Host of The Athletic Football Show. Formerly of Grantland and The Ringer.
Downloaded a bunch of Christopher Guest movies for my flights this week, and I gotta say: Fred Willard's performance in "Best in Show" is legitimately one of the funniest showings in any movie ever. The laughs-per-line average is inconceivable. All-time stuff.
February 17, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Downloaded a bunch of Christopher Guest movies for my flights this week, and I gotta say: Fred Willard's performance in "Best in Show" is legitimately one of the funniest showings in any movie ever. The laughs-per-line average is inconceivable. All-time stuff.
Reminder that our Super Bowl recap will be coming to you guys live on YouTube after the game wraps up.
Will update folks with an exact time once we're settled and ready to roll.
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Will update folks with an exact time once we're settled and ready to roll.
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LIVE Super Bowl LX Recap
YouTube video by The Athletic Football Show
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February 9, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Reminder that our Super Bowl recap will be coming to you guys live on YouTube after the game wraps up.
Will update folks with an exact time once we're settled and ready to roll.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jirk...
Will update folks with an exact time once we're settled and ready to roll.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jirk...
We made it, guys.
Still plenty of time to check out the Super Bowl LX preview on The Athletic Football Show.
Let's have a day.
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Still plenty of time to check out the Super Bowl LX preview on The Athletic Football Show.
Let's have a day.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgG_...
Super Bowl LX Preview: EVERY SCENARIO for the Big Game
YouTube video by The Athletic Football Show
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February 8, 2026 at 7:32 PM
We made it, guys.
Still plenty of time to check out the Super Bowl LX preview on The Athletic Football Show.
Let's have a day.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgG_...
Still plenty of time to check out the Super Bowl LX preview on The Athletic Football Show.
Let's have a day.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgG_...
The look of a defeated man.
February 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The look of a defeated man.
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@robertmays.bsky.social I am at a local hifi stereo shop who is doing a BYO record night
A 20-something year old guy came in wearing a NIN shirt and is currently playing I Do Not Want This on a setup that costs more than a new car
The kids are alright
A 20-something year old guy came in wearing a NIN shirt and is currently playing I Do Not Want This on a setup that costs more than a new car
The kids are alright
January 30, 2026 at 1:31 AM
@robertmays.bsky.social I am at a local hifi stereo shop who is doing a BYO record night
A 20-something year old guy came in wearing a NIN shirt and is currently playing I Do Not Want This on a setup that costs more than a new car
The kids are alright
A 20-something year old guy came in wearing a NIN shirt and is currently playing I Do Not Want This on a setup that costs more than a new car
The kids are alright
On today's Athletic Football Show, @natetice.bsky.social and @billbarnwell.com joined me to run through some lessons we can learn from the Final Four teams in the NFL.
One of my favorite episodes every year.
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One of my favorite episodes every year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7afw...
What Did We Learn From The NFL CONTENDERS This Season?
YouTube video by The Athletic Football Show
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January 29, 2026 at 7:46 PM
On today's Athletic Football Show, @natetice.bsky.social and @billbarnwell.com joined me to run through some lessons we can learn from the Final Four teams in the NFL.
One of my favorite episodes every year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7afw...
One of my favorite episodes every year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7afw...
Know it was an expectation that she'd be nominated, but I almost feel like Renate Reinsve's performance in "Sentimental Value" has gone relatively under-appreciated as people celebrate the other ones from the movie. She brings something really special to it.
January 22, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Know it was an expectation that she'd be nominated, but I almost feel like Renate Reinsve's performance in "Sentimental Value" has gone relatively under-appreciated as people celebrate the other ones from the movie. She brings something really special to it.
Going live right now to chat about the Bills moving on from Sean McDermott, and what comes next for Buffalo.
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NEWS: Bills fire Sean McDermott
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January 19, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Going live right now to chat about the Bills moving on from Sean McDermott, and what comes next for Buffalo.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Kpt...
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My take on how the Bears escaped with a win over the Packers and a peek into whether they have the right stuff to do it again versus the Rams:
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How the Bears staved off elimination - can they do it again?
YouTube video by The Athletic Football Show
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January 17, 2026 at 12:29 AM
My take on how the Bears escaped with a win over the Packers and a peek into whether they have the right stuff to do it again versus the Rams:
youtu.be/uoTDYYCcFvE?...
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The Divisional Round is here. Best weekend of the NFL season. @robertmays.bsky.social, @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social dive deep on all four games on today's episode of The Athletic Football Show.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:21 PM
The Divisional Round is here. Best weekend of the NFL season. @robertmays.bsky.social, @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social dive deep on all four games on today's episode of The Athletic Football Show.
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Reminder that we'll be live with our Week 18 recap shortly after Ravens-Steelers wraps up.
Lot to discuss!
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Lot to discuss!
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Week 18 Recap: Seahawks and Broncos LOCK UP Top Seeds, Panthers Back Into Playoffs, and More
YouTube video by The Athletic Football Show
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January 5, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Reminder that we'll be live with our Week 18 recap shortly after Ravens-Steelers wraps up.
Lot to discuss!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yrh...
Lot to discuss!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yrh...
Week 18 Recap: Seahawks and Broncos LOCK UP Top Seeds, Panthers Back Into Playoffs, and More
YouTube video by The Athletic Football Show
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January 5, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Reminder that we'll be live with our Week 18 recap shortly after Ravens-Steelers wraps up.
Lot to discuss!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yrh...
Lot to discuss!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yrh...
Big fan of the Yacht-Master that Aikman wears these days. The black bezel with the black rubber is such a clean look. Not sure I'd wear it with a suit, but it's a banger of a summer watch.
January 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Big fan of the Yacht-Master that Aikman wears these days. The black bezel with the black rubber is such a clean look. Not sure I'd wear it with a suit, but it's a banger of a summer watch.
Someone asked me earlier this week what my favorite meal of 2025 was. There's no possible way I could answer that.
But I landed on 20 that will stick with me.
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But I landed on 20 that will stick with me.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Someone asked me earlier this week what my favorite meal of 2025 was. There's no possible way I could answer that.
But I landed on 20 that will stick with me.
www.instagram.com/p/DTBDVS9lD8...
But I landed on 20 that will stick with me.
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Podcast friends:
We're less than a week out from The Athletic Football Show LIVE at Lincoln Hall in Chicago.
January 7th, doors at 6:30.
There are only a few tickets left, and we'd love to see you there.
Handing out some awards, Q&A, meet-and-greet. Gonna be a good time.
We're less than a week out from The Athletic Football Show LIVE at Lincoln Hall in Chicago.
January 7th, doors at 6:30.
There are only a few tickets left, and we'd love to see you there.
Handing out some awards, Q&A, meet-and-greet. Gonna be a good time.
January 2, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Podcast friends:
We're less than a week out from The Athletic Football Show LIVE at Lincoln Hall in Chicago.
January 7th, doors at 6:30.
There are only a few tickets left, and we'd love to see you there.
Handing out some awards, Q&A, meet-and-greet. Gonna be a good time.
We're less than a week out from The Athletic Football Show LIVE at Lincoln Hall in Chicago.
January 7th, doors at 6:30.
There are only a few tickets left, and we'd love to see you there.
Handing out some awards, Q&A, meet-and-greet. Gonna be a good time.
I saw a bunch of movies in 2025. These were my 10 favorites.
1. One Battle After Another
2. Sentimental Value
3. Sinners
4. Marty Supreme
5. No Other Choice
6. The Mastermind
7. Black Bag
8. 28 Years Later
9. Blue Moon
10. The Naked Gun
1. One Battle After Another
2. Sentimental Value
3. Sinners
4. Marty Supreme
5. No Other Choice
6. The Mastermind
7. Black Bag
8. 28 Years Later
9. Blue Moon
10. The Naked Gun
January 1, 2026 at 11:09 PM
I saw a bunch of movies in 2025. These were my 10 favorites.
1. One Battle After Another
2. Sentimental Value
3. Sinners
4. Marty Supreme
5. No Other Choice
6. The Mastermind
7. Black Bag
8. 28 Years Later
9. Blue Moon
10. The Naked Gun
1. One Battle After Another
2. Sentimental Value
3. Sinners
4. Marty Supreme
5. No Other Choice
6. The Mastermind
7. Black Bag
8. 28 Years Later
9. Blue Moon
10. The Naked Gun
There’s a restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood called Asian Cuisine Express that also serves some of the best al pastor in the city.
Meaning you can get tacos, al pastor fried rice (!), and crab rangoon for lunch.
Which is essentially my perfect meal.
Meaning you can get tacos, al pastor fried rice (!), and crab rangoon for lunch.
Which is essentially my perfect meal.
December 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
There’s a restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood called Asian Cuisine Express that also serves some of the best al pastor in the city.
Meaning you can get tacos, al pastor fried rice (!), and crab rangoon for lunch.
Which is essentially my perfect meal.
Meaning you can get tacos, al pastor fried rice (!), and crab rangoon for lunch.
Which is essentially my perfect meal.
Reminder that we'll be live on YouTube with our Week 16 recap shortly after Pats-Ravens wraps up.
LOT to discuss.
Come hang out.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncHt...
LOT to discuss.
Come hang out.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncHt...
Week 16 Recap: Bears STUN Packers, Jaguars THROTTLE Broncos, Panthers Take NFC South Lead, and More
YouTube video by The Athletic Football Show
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December 22, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Reminder that we'll be live on YouTube with our Week 16 recap shortly after Pats-Ravens wraps up.
LOT to discuss.
Come hang out.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncHt...
LOT to discuss.
Come hang out.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncHt...
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Talking all things NBA on “The Athletic Show,” where the intentional fouling debate was in full swing.
Episode (on Amazon Fire and YouTube) features a strong Steve Kerr interview from @zenakeita.bsky.social
@theathletic.com @robertmays.bsky.social and Jason Goff
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Episode (on Amazon Fire and YouTube) features a strong Steve Kerr interview from @zenakeita.bsky.social
@theathletic.com @robertmays.bsky.social and Jason Goff
youtu.be/nKkjYi6jx1k?...
December 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Talking all things NBA on “The Athletic Show,” where the intentional fouling debate was in full swing.
Episode (on Amazon Fire and YouTube) features a strong Steve Kerr interview from @zenakeita.bsky.social
@theathletic.com @robertmays.bsky.social and Jason Goff
youtu.be/nKkjYi6jx1k?...
Episode (on Amazon Fire and YouTube) features a strong Steve Kerr interview from @zenakeita.bsky.social
@theathletic.com @robertmays.bsky.social and Jason Goff
youtu.be/nKkjYi6jx1k?...
Reminder that we'll be live shortly on YouTube recapping Steelers-Dolphins shortly after this one wraps up.
Come hang out.
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Come hang out.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU7-...
LIVE Dolphins-Steelers Week 15 MNF recap
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December 16, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Reminder that we'll be live shortly on YouTube recapping Steelers-Dolphins shortly after this one wraps up.
Come hang out.
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Come hang out.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU7-...
Reminder that we'll be live with our Week 15 recap shortly after Vikings-Cowboys wraps up.
LOT to dig into today.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjhV...
LOT to dig into today.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjhV...
Week 15 Recap: Broncos QUIET Doubters, Bills CLAW BACK To Win & Chiefs Officially Done
YouTube video by The Athletic Football Show
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December 15, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Reminder that we'll be live with our Week 15 recap shortly after Vikings-Cowboys wraps up.
LOT to dig into today.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjhV...
LOT to dig into today.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjhV...
Did your team break your heart today?
Do you need to work through whatever your football fandom is doing to you?
Call The Athletic Football Show voicemail line!
We'll try to dole out some advice on our weekly Hangover show.
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Do you need to work through whatever your football fandom is doing to you?
Call The Athletic Football Show voicemail line!
We'll try to dole out some advice on our weekly Hangover show.
847-448-0701
December 15, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Did your team break your heart today?
Do you need to work through whatever your football fandom is doing to you?
Call The Athletic Football Show voicemail line!
We'll try to dole out some advice on our weekly Hangover show.
847-448-0701
Do you need to work through whatever your football fandom is doing to you?
Call The Athletic Football Show voicemail line!
We'll try to dole out some advice on our weekly Hangover show.
847-448-0701
