<![CDATA[Unicorn Football Talk]]>Welcome to Unicorn Football Talk.   We love football!

 

We love watching the chess match of play calling, the incredible catches, the defensive stands, the two min offense culminating in a last second TD or field goal. We also love the off field storylines and drama including the draft day slides, the tantrums, the coaching carousel, as well as the redemption and success stories. 

 

So here we are to share our thoughts on the game we love so much. We will deep dive on topics as well as react to the latest news.  This podcast is for NFL and NCAA Football fans who can't get enough just like us!

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:48:45 GMTFri, 19 Jun 2026 15:47:55 GMT60Emily and Hilary<p>Welcome to Unicorn Football Talk.   We love football!</p><p> </p><p>We love watching the chess match of play calling, the incredible catches, the defensive stands, the two min offense culminating in a last second TD or field goal. We also love the off field storylines and drama including the draft day slides, the tantrums, the coaching carousel, as well as the redemption and success stories. </p><p> </p><p>So here we are to share our thoughts on the game we love so much. We will deep dive on topics as well as react to the latest news.  This podcast is for NFL and NCAA Football fans who can't get enough just like us!</p>episodicEmily and Hilaryunicornfootballtalk@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Reaction: NFL Week 2 + College Week 3]]>Emily and Hillary talk about what caught their eye last week in football!

]]>761db4ce-84ce-47e3-8062-85498be31a60Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:53:30 GMT<p>Emily and Hillary talk about what caught their eye last week in football!</p>no00:21:241Reaction: NFL Week 2 + College Week 3full<![CDATA[Reaction: NFL Week 1]]>Better late than never! Hilary and Emily talk about what caught their eye week 1 in NFL.

]]>c918d443-e095-4c51-9db7-082c77b40975Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:29:47 GMT<p>Better late than never! Hilary and Emily talk about what caught their eye week 1 in NFL.</p>no00:20:031Reaction: NFL Week 1full<![CDATA[Reaction: College Week 2]]>Emily and Hillary talk about week 2 in college football

]]>64b71362-ed9e-422c-a532-94b699dd2845Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:01:06 GMT<p>Emily and Hillary talk about week 2 in college football</p>no00:19:481Reaction: College Week 2full<![CDATA[NFL teams to root for (and a few not to root for)]]>The NFL season is here! Hilary and Emily are sharing their list of teams to root for and a few not to root for.

]]>7f7a0307-e359-4ebb-a5f2-0096d5b3fd50Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>The NFL season is here! Hilary and Emily are sharing their list of teams to root for and a few not to root for.</p>no00:29:231NFL teams to root for (and a few not to root for)full<![CDATA[College teams to root for (and a few not to root for)]]>The college football season is here! Hilary and Emily are sharing their list of teams to root for and a few not to root for.

]]>7c892c40-4033-4c3a-b12d-29a66f5adfc3Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT<p>The college football season is here! Hilary and Emily are sharing their list of teams to root for and a few not to root for.</p>no00:22:371College teams to root for (and a few not to root for)full<![CDATA[Reaction: Hard Knocks Ep 5]]>The 5th and final Hard Knocks episode is out! What stood out to Hilary and Emily? We break it down.

]]>d1bc6dc2-390e-4941-8277-5369223531bdWed, 02 Sep 2026 15:29:51 GMT<p>The 5th and final Hard Knocks episode is out! What stood out to Hilary and Emily? We break it down.</p>no00:18:351Reaction: Hard Knocks Ep 5full<![CDATA[Reaction: Hard Knocks Ep 4]]>Emily and Hilary talk about what was interesting about Hard Knocks Episode 4.

]]>84712aa5-f465-4880-ad13-b22eaa3ca04aWed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Emily and Hilary talk about what was interesting about Hard Knocks Episode 4.</p>no00:14:521Reaction: Hard Knocks Ep 4full<![CDATA[Defensive Metrics (NFL)]]>Emily breaks down the often-used metrics called DVOA and EPA.

]]>de6067dd-29e8-42d4-b0a3-23e969a9a021Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Emily breaks down the often-used metrics called DVOA and EPA. </p><p></p>no00:28:281Defensive Metrics (NFL)full<![CDATA[NFL Practice Squads]]>Hilary breaks down the fundamentals of the NFL practice squad.

Who is signed, how many, and what are the rules for calling a player up to the active roster and more!

]]>7526ee78-8480-4745-9653-b9422494e00fFri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Hilary breaks down the fundamentals of the NFL practice squad.</p><p>Who is signed, how many, and what are the rules for calling a player up to the active roster and more!</p>no00:19:581NFL Practice Squadsfull<![CDATA[Reaction: Hard Knocks Ep 3]]>Emily and Hilary share their reactions to Hard Knocks Episode 3.

]]>4208434e-69fb-4112-9f2f-c4942b829fc0Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:58:07 GMT<p>Emily and Hilary share their reactions to Hard Knocks Episode 3.</p>no00:19:29Reaction: Hard Knocks Ep 3full<![CDATA[WCME: College]]>Emily and Hilary are finally talking College Football!

This What Caught My Eye episode will cover:

  • Teams to watch
  • The Jayden Daniels jersey drama
  • Coaches on the hot seat
  • Peter the Golden Retriever's new endorsement deal
  • The new 5 year eligibility rule
  • Texas Tech's difficulties in scheduling non-conference
]]>6a450e39-4aec-47d0-8358-1545b271dfa1Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:17:25 GMT<p>Emily and Hilary are finally talking College Football!</p><p></p><p>This What Caught My Eye episode will cover:</p><ul><li>Teams to watch</li><li>The Jayden Daniels jersey drama</li><li>Coaches on the hot seat</li><li>Peter the Golden Retriever's new endorsement deal</li><li>The new 5 year eligibility rule</li><li>Texas Tech's difficulties in scheduling non-conference</li></ul>no00:23:54WCME: Collegefull<![CDATA[Reaction: Hard Knocks Ep 2 and Training Camp News]]>Emily and Hilary talk about what caught their eye in the NFL last week plus they react to Hard Knocks Ep 2.

]]>865945d0-ebce-4cdc-98af-d3d483982e58Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Emily and Hilary talk about what caught their eye in the NFL last week plus they react to Hard Knocks Ep 2.</p>no00:18:3919Reaction: Hard Knocks Ep 2 and Training Camp Newsfull<![CDATA[The NFL Salary Cap]]>Emily breaks down the fundamentals of the NFL Salary Cap System.

Links:

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl is our destination for salary cap information

]]>02f6643f-ce88-4066-8b62-73985e3a8464Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Emily breaks down the fundamentals of the NFL Salary Cap System.</p><p></p><p>Links:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.spotrac.com/nfl" target="_blank">https://www.spotrac.com/nfl</a> is our destination for salary cap information</p>no00:39:09The NFL Salary Capfull<![CDATA[Reaction: Hard Knocks Ep 1]]>Our Seahawks are are on Hard Knocks!

Emily and Hilary break down what they saw and give a quick update on the status of the team.

]]>c89d6476-2b6e-4856-85ba-168dd17e6c1bFri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Our Seahawks are are on Hard Knocks!</p><p>Emily and Hilary break down what they saw and give a quick update on the status of the team.</p>no00:18:4718Reaction: Hard Knocks Ep 1full<![CDATA[College Rivalries]]>We love rivalries! In this episode, Emily and Hilary talk College Rivalries and break down 4 that we are interested in. 

 

Chapters

01:41: Tennessee and Alabama

07:51: Washington and Oregon

15:12: Michigan and Ohio State

20:15: Army and Navy

]]>dbafcda2-403d-4298-9a10-758d66c5fe88Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>We love rivalries! In this episode, Emily and Hilary talk College Rivalries and break down 4 that we are interested in.  </p><p> </p><p>Chapters</p><p>01:41: Tennessee and Alabama</p><p>07:51: Washington and Oregon</p><p>15:12: Michigan and Ohio State</p><p>20:15: Army and Navy</p>no00:28:0919College Rivalriesfull<![CDATA[Reaction: QB tiers and more training camp]]>Emily and Hilary react to The Althetic's annual QB tiers list as well as updates from around the NFL.

00:11 NFL Preseason NFL Update

14:43 QB Tiers List from The Athletic

]]>050c7ba1-ea5f-4d26-a4ce-3f924f3863bdThu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Emily and Hilary react to The Althetic's annual QB tiers list as well as updates from around the NFL.</p><p></p><p>00:11 NFL Preseason NFL Update</p><p>14:43 QB Tiers List from The Athletic</p>no00:30:3217Reaction: QB tiers and more training campfull<![CDATA[NFL Rivalries]]>We love rivalries! In this episode, Emily and Hilary talk NFL Rivalries and break down 4 that we are interested in.  We will share our favorite College Rivalries next week.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:13 What Makes a Good Rivalry

04:03 Seahawks and 49ers

07:55 Seahawks and Rams

12:03 Steelers and Ravens

12:03 Packers and Bears

 

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]]>ec04aa65-92b0-4929-84f9-f64ddc86db4eWed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>We love rivalries! In this episode, Emily and Hilary talk NFL Rivalries and break down 4 that we are interested in.  We will share our favorite College Rivalries next week.</p><p> </p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>02:13 What Makes a Good Rivalry</p><p>04:03 Seahawks and 49ers</p><p>07:55 Seahawks and Rams</p><p>12:03 Steelers and Ravens</p><p>12:03 Packers and Bears</p><p> </p><p>Twitter - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/UnicornFootball" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/UnicornFootball</a></p><p>Instagram - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/UnicornFootballTalk" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/UnicornFootballTalk</a></p>no00:32:5316NFL Rivalriesfull<![CDATA[Training Camp Starts!]]>In this episode, Emily and Hilary talk about what caught their eye as training camps open for the 2026 NFL Season. 

 

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]]>36394da4-e307-4027-b440-c35714df9eefWed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Emily and Hilary talk about what caught their eye as training camps open for the 2026 NFL Season. </p><p> </p><p>Twitter - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/UnicornFootball" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/UnicornFootball</a></p><p>Instagram - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/UnicornFootballTalk" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/UnicornFootballTalk</a></p>no00:28:0316Training Camp Starts!full<![CDATA[Let's Talk Coaching!]]>In this episode, we explore aspects of NFL coaching, including turnover rates, coaching trees, and organizational impact on the success of a coach.  We hope you learn as much as we did making this episode!

 

Chapters

00:44 The NFL Coaching Carousel

06:32 Second Chances in Coaching

09:47 The Longest Tenured Coaches in NFL History

13:56 The Role of Ownership and Organization in Team Success

24:12 Coaching Trees

44:31 Poaching of Successful Teams' Coaches

47:49 Differences Between the NFL and College

 

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]]>6ec2103e-8859-4d06-bce4-57a3e3bc5863Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, we explore aspects of NFL coaching, including turnover rates, coaching trees, and organizational impact on the success of a coach.  We hope you learn as much as we did making this episode!</p><p> </p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:44 The NFL Coaching Carousel</p><p>06:32 Second Chances in Coaching</p><p>09:47 The Longest Tenured Coaches in NFL History</p><p>13:56 The Role of Ownership and Organization in Team Success</p><p>24:12 Coaching Trees</p><p>44:31 Poaching of Successful Teams' Coaches</p><p>47:49 Differences Between the NFL and College</p><p> </p><p>Follow us on TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@unicornfootballtalk" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@unicornfootballtalk</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/unicornfootballtalk/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/unicornfootballtalk/</a></p>no00:56:5715Let's Talk Coaching!full<![CDATA[State of the NFL: Part 3]]>State of the NFL: Part 3 of 3

 

In our last episode on our State of the NFL series, we talk about all things games.  How many games are played, where they are played, who plays who, and more!

 

Chapters

00:48 Number of Games in a Season

05:57 Game Opponent and Scheduling

08:30 Days of the Week for NFL Games

10:49 Rest Edge

16:19 International Games

21:46 Where is the game being broadcast?

25:21 Playoff Format

29:01 Ratings!

 

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]]>5e40d8d6-fa4d-4c82-9c6c-abb916b35c99Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>State of the NFL: Part 3 of 3</p><p> </p><p>In our last episode on our State of the NFL series, we talk about all things games.  How many games are played, where they are played, who plays who, and more!</p><p> </p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:48 Number of Games in a Season</p><p>05:57 Game Opponent and Scheduling</p><p>08:30 Days of the Week for NFL Games</p><p>10:49 Rest Edge</p><p>16:19 International Games</p><p>21:46 Where is the game being broadcast?</p><p>25:21 Playoff Format</p><p>29:01 Ratings!</p><p> </p><p>Follow us on TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@unicornfootballtalk" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@unicornfootballtalk</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/unicornfootballtalk/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/unicornfootballtalk/</a> </p>no00:32:1814State of the NFL: Part 3full<![CDATA[State of the NFL: Part 2b]]>State of the NFL: Part 2b

 

In another episode on our State of the NFL series, we talk all things safety.

 

Chapters

00:42 Quick History of Safety

04:26 2025 Safety Summary

08:37 Turf Discussion

20:11 Hitting in Practice

21:10 Guardian Caps

23:36 Safety: Rating

 

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]]>7a53a2da-84ed-407d-b703-0df72fd67460Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>State of the NFL: Part 2b</p><p> </p><p>In another episode on our State of the NFL series, we talk all things safety.</p><p> </p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:42 Quick History of Safety</p><p>04:26 2025 Safety Summary</p><p>08:37 Turf Discussion</p><p>20:11 Hitting in Practice</p><p>21:10 Guardian Caps</p><p>23:36 Safety: Rating</p><p> </p><p>Follow us on TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@unicornfootballtalk" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@unicornfootballtalk</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/unicornfootballtalk/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/unicornfootballtalk/</a></p>no00:26:2013State of the NFL: Part 2bfull<![CDATA[State of the NFL: Part 2a]]>In this episode, Emily and Hilary explore the current state of the NFL from a rules perspective.  We look back at the history, the changes to rules in 2026 and pick out a few rules we have some issues with!

 

Chapters

00:54 Rules: History

10:03 2026 Rule changes

15:17 Onside Kick

20:23 Tush Push

24:55 Pass Interference (PI)

35:22 Rules: Ratings

 

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]]>c60cbf48-0ad5-443b-b4fd-c2663bc33238Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Emily and Hilary explore the current state of the NFL from a rules perspective.  We look back at the history, the changes to rules in 2026 and pick out a few rules we have some issues with!</p><p> </p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:54 Rules: History</p><p>10:03 2026 Rule changes</p><p>15:17 Onside Kick</p><p>20:23 Tush Push</p><p>24:55 Pass Interference (PI)</p><p>35:22 Rules: Ratings</p><p> </p><p>Follow us on TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@unicornfootballtalk" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@unicornfootballtalk</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/unicornfootballtalk/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/unicornfootballtalk/</a></p>no00:39:0312State of the NFL: Part 2afull<![CDATA[State of the NFL: Part 1]]>In this episode, Emily and Hilary explore the current state of the NFL, covering topics like popularity, viewership, merchandise, fan sentiment, and financials. They analyze recent data, discuss trends, and share insights into what drives the league's success.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Unicorn Football Talk

01:32 Exploring NFL Popularity

03:26 TV Viewership Trends

07:22 Merchandise and Fan Engagement

10:01 Popularity: Sentiment

20:17 NFL Profitability Overview

22:51 NFL Media Deal: A Revenue Powerhouse

27:04 Merchandise: The Growing Revenue Stream

32:54 Sponsorships: Another Revenue Stream

34:41 Ticket Sales: The Cost and Game Day Experience

41:52 Profitability and Player Salaries: A Complex Relationship

46:11 Rating the NFL: Perspectives from Owners, Players, and Fans

 

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]]>96920444-564d-498c-852e-cc1c4111f40eWed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Emily and Hilary explore the current state of the NFL, covering topics like popularity, viewership, merchandise, fan sentiment, and financials. They analyze recent data, discuss trends, and share insights into what drives the league's success.</p><p> </p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Unicorn Football Talk</p><p>01:32 Exploring NFL Popularity</p><p>03:26 TV Viewership Trends</p><p>07:22 Merchandise and Fan Engagement</p><p>10:01 Popularity: Sentiment</p><p>20:17 NFL Profitability Overview</p><p>22:51 NFL Media Deal: A Revenue Powerhouse</p><p>27:04 Merchandise: The Growing Revenue Stream</p><p>32:54 Sponsorships: Another Revenue Stream</p><p>34:41 Ticket Sales: The Cost and Game Day Experience</p><p>41:52 Profitability and Player Salaries: A Complex Relationship</p><p>46:11 Rating the NFL: Perspectives from Owners, Players, and Fans</p><p> </p><p>Follow us on TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@unicornfootballtalk" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@unicornfootballtalk</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/unicornfootballtalk/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/unicornfootballtalk/</a></p>no00:50:0811State of the NFL: Part 1full<![CDATA[Intro to Unicorn Football Talk!]]>Interested in football? You aren't alone! Learn about our podcast Unicorn Football Talk!

]]>25016864-199e-4ff4-be75-e0dcbaa0ce5bFri, 19 Jun 2026 15:58:19 GMT<p>Interested in football? You aren't alone! Learn about our podcast Unicorn Football Talk!</p>no00:03:431Intro to Unicorn Football Talk!trailer