Sounds Of The Game

The Trilogy Fight Everyone Wanted In The Way No One Wanted It

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:33:51 GMT

Matt Ryan discusses the breaking news that due to the bench clearing brawl between The U and Animals, that both teams have been tossed from the playoffs and the Trenton BIC will take the spot representing the Eastern Conference against the Insomniacs in the A7FL Championship

Song: Fare Thee Well (Dink's Song) by Oscar Isaac and Marcus Mumford

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Western Conference Final Preview, How They Saved The Natty, And More W/ Eric Shufford Jr

Fri, 15 May 2026 02:17:55 GMT

Eric Shufford Jr of the Las Vegas Insomniacs joins Matt Ryan to discuss his role in saving the 2026 National Championship as he and Kenny Stansbury acted as the reps for the Western and Eastern Conferences, alongside his thoughts ahead of this Sunday's Western Conference Finals and the potential of playing either the Paterson U or a 2025 Final Four Rematch against the Silk City Animals in this year's National Championship

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David Tender Is Ready For What's Next

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:02:02 GMT

Ahead of his second semi-final and first conference final, David Tender joins Matt Ryan to discuss the Silk City Animals' matchup with Paterson U in the Eastern Conference Finals, his reaction to the National Championship almost not coming to pass, and more!

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We Will Have A National Championship

Tue, 12 May 2026 02:04:11 GMT

Matt monologues into the void as the A7FL National Championship picture finally clears up despite some questions about the present and future still lurking.

Which towns will represent themselves as they settle the bi-coastal beef?

We find out when the Animals and Paterson U open the day, and Insomniacs vs. SickWidit finalizes the Natty this Sunday on Creator Sports Network

Closing Song: Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings by Father John Misty covered by WELLES

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Matt Ryan's Irish Wake For The A7FL

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:46:54 GMT

Matt Ryan gives his take on how the A7FL's final four have imploded and mourns the league we all love

Closing song: The Shankhill Butchers by The Decemberists

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State Of The Game, BIC-Animals & U-Phantoms Preview, Who Is In And What Is The Final Four

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:54:49 GMT

Matt Ryan is back with a solo episode as he looks ahead at the massive playoff matchups in the East, a brief look and prediction on the Western Playoff game, and gives a sober assessment of rumors regarding the tenuous structure the A7FL's playoffs have set up for their final four and championship, as questions continue to rise about the viability of crossplay in the semi-finals.

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David Tender On Orb Bowl III, Leading The Animals, And More!

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:35:47 GMT

Ahead of Orb Bowl III, Matt Ryan is joined by David Tender to talk the Silk City Animals' QBs evolution behind center, the path to remaining undefeated in 2026, and this Sunday's all-important matchup against the Trenton BIC

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Dale Hathaway on Lexington Phantoms, Birth of Kentucky Division, Lose To Animals, BIC Matchup & More

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:57:45 GMT

From the Lexington Phantom's quick birth and up and down start to the 2026, Dale Hathaway breaks it all down as he joins Matt Ryan on Sounds Of The Game!

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Upsets, Rants, And A Week Two Preview With Cory Hammond

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:59:58 GMT

Cory Hammond joins Matt Ryan to talk about a wild week one, Huff's MVP candidacy after one game that would be most player's greatest game ever, the Silver State Stealth looking to jump the line, the Phantoms looking to go on a run, and more!

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BREAKING NEWS: GET BACK RULE APPLIED ALL GAME + Week 1 Preview Pt 2 w. Cole Gardella

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:52:27 GMT

Matt Ryan starts us off with a look at having no safety nets heading into opening day as we get breaking news regarding the Get Back Rule, and Cole Garella joins our intrepid host to break down the other games on the slate on Sunday!

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Real Talk With RTU

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:25:40 GMT

Matt Ryan talks with Keith Salmond Jr aka RTU, about his origins as a livestreamer in the A7FL community, the outlook on the 2026 season, some frustrations, and recruiting rumors and news on a loaded edition of Sounds Of The Game

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A7Festivus With Eric Shufford

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Two-time National Champion Eric Shufford joins Matt Ryan for an honest conversation about the league, branding, the need for a 365 mentality, and the Insomniacs return to the role of challenger after two straight National Titles.

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Quest For Number 5, Huff Runs It Back, and Brand Building With Ryan Shamar

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:47:36 GMT

We kick off our full opening week coverage with Paterson U GM, Ryan Shamar, to talk about the team's off-season additions, MVP/All-Decade QB Quatrell Huffin returning for one more season, the quest for Paterson's Fifth Ring, and Matt has a monologue on brand-building on the latest edition of Sounds Of The Game.

Guests This Week

Ryan Shamar

RTU

Eric Shufford Jr.

Cole Gardella on Week One

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Steak Dinners, Falcon Valets, and other things Action Bronson Raps About: Week 1 Preview w/ Cole Gardella

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:11:14 GMT

Matt is joined by the person who gave him the numbers and "math stories" that made up Games Of The Week for the last three seasons, Cole Gardella, as they discuss some of their moments working together, Matt's recent addiction to GTA online 10 years behind everyone else, and some of the numbers and stories for the Trenton BIC's faceoff against the Paterson U, and the Silk City Animals throwing off 2026 against the East Orange Renegades in this first of a two-part look ahead of March 15th!

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Ron Clerc On Running The Renegades, Who Will QB In 2026, And More!

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:48:38 GMT

Ron Clerc has gone from an all-decade player on the field to the man who helped build one of the more shocking turnarounds in A7FL history.

Now having to rebuild on two months notice at key positions, Clerc talks with Matt Ryan about who will step up for the Renegades, his thoughts on the Eastern Conference, their opening day opponents, The Silk City Animals, and more in this talk with an A7FL legend.

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Games Of The Week Schedule, 10pm Title Game, And Free Agency Rumors

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:04:24 GMT

From Kyle Ward's shock jump to CP3 out as QB1 of East Orange hours after being promoted as their best hope in '26, and the potential of a legend filling that role, the sign- up period has seen shock moves across the league!

Matt Ryan breaks down some of the news coming out of Jersey, the possibility of the National Title game starting at 10 pm eastern to be under the lights in Vegas, and the Games Of The Week schedule on this edition of Sounds Of The Game!

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Brothers In Cory Or Season Preview Part 1

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:08:43 GMT

Matt Ryan is back, talking 7-on-7 football's longest running league, but this time he's unleashed, or whatever buzzwords you do when launching an indpendent media project?

Matt's joined by A7 Veteran and the new Voice of the A7FL, Cory Hammond, as two friends catch up on their lives, look at opening day, some of the big moves in the league as top players find their way moving to new teams... or in the case of Cory and some other vets, finding yourself back home or where you should have been all along.

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Your Mom's.... Trailer

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:45:24 GMT

Matt Ryan is back, talking 7-on-7 football with his friends

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