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About Them Cowboys: a show about the Dallas Cowboys

280 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 104 ratings

The Athletic's Dallas Cowboys reporters Jon Machota and Saad Yousuf and a rotating cast of experts from the Cowboys beat bring you the latest on America's Team on and off the field. Subscribe to The Athletic with an exclusive discount at: theathletic.com/aboutthemcowboys

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Episodes

Live Room: Cowboys lose Tyron Smith to Jets in free agency

March 16, 2024 12:50 - 16 minutes

Jon Machota and Kent Garrison go LIVE on The Athletic app to react to the news of Tyron Smith signing with the New York Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys free agency silence & Dak's deal still looms

March 13, 2024 23:50 - 45 minutes

Jerry Jones said "ALL IN," not us! So why hasn't there been much buzz so far in free agency? Let's analyze the situation with The Athletic's own Cowboys gurus, Dak's contract and more as we head toward draft month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Zimmer hire, Dak's looming deal & Jimmy Johnson

February 22, 2024 23:55 - 1 hour

It's time for what is sure to be a wild Cowboys 2024 offseason. Let's discuss the hiring of Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator and his "social media" mention, how we should feel about the inevitability of Dak Prescott's likely contract extension, early free agency shopping list ideas, and the impact of Jimmy Johnson being back in "the fold" with the Cowboys and Jerry Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keeping Mike McCarthy & will this offseason be different?

January 25, 2024 00:40 - 1 hour

With the Cowboys running it back with Mike McCarthy, and their tendency to not open up the wallet much in the offseason, will this coming offseason be different? Let's discuss the circumstances at play for Jerry Jones & Co. as the pressure builds to succeed with this regime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys fail on all fronts vs. Packers & Belichick speculation

January 17, 2024 00:58 - 1 hour

It's hard to imagine a more disappointing result to a division-winning season for your Dallas Cowboys, as they fail to show signs of life against the Packers at home in a 48-32 loss. What now? Who stays? Who goes? Who should come in? Let's let out all of our heated emotions together with your friends on About Them Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys vs. Packers playoff round 1 preview

January 10, 2024 01:01 - 1 hour

Can the Cowboys make it two years in a row that they take care of business in round one of the playoffs? And this year with SO much pride at stake? Let's dig into Packers vs. Cowboys, Jordan Love, the coaching matchup, and all the craziness that could come out of this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The weird Lions ending & Jimmy's in the Ring of Honor

January 03, 2024 00:30 - 1 hour

What the heck happened at the end during the Dallas Cowboys' win against the Lions? How should we feel about it all? Let's bring in The Athletic's people on the scene, Saad and Jon, to help us react accordingly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happened in Miami & playoff seeding look-ahead

December 27, 2023 00:56 - 1 hour

What led to the 2-point loss against the Dolphins? Are the refs really to blame? Let's dissect the game with The Athletic's crew and get some more context on what Dallas might be up against in the NFC when the playoffs get rolling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cowboys don't show up in Buffalo - how should we feel?

December 20, 2023 02:07 - 1 hour

What should we make of the Cowboys not even being competitive with the Buffalo Bills? What does it mean for the playoff run? Let's bring in Jon and Saad of The Athletic to help put the loss into context and look ahead to the Christmas Eve matchup with the Dolphins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys embarrass Eagles & Bills up next!

December 13, 2023 01:14 - 59 minutes

About Them Cowboys return to react to the dominant Cowboys win over the Eagles to move them into first place. What will be the lasting memory of this game? Plus, the Bills prep for the Cowboys coming off an emotional win against the Chiefs. Can Dallas keep up their momentum? Let's hang and talk it out, courtesy of The Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Very Rant-y Cowboys-Eagles Preview

December 05, 2023 01:49 - 1 hour

What's on the line for your Cowboys as they face the daunted Eagles on SNF? Let's look back at the Seahawks win and discuss all the moving parts and drama surrounding this Eagles matchup with your friends at About Them Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A record-setting Cowboys Thanksgiving & what's ahead in the NFC?

November 28, 2023 00:56 - 1 hour

How should we feel about the Cowboys' dismantling of Washington on Thanksgiving, and DaRon Bland's record setting performance? Are the Cowboys really in on Shaq Leonard? What's the gauntlet looking like in the NFC? All that and more on this About Them Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live Room: Jimmy Johnson's Ring of Honor call, Cowboys keep winning & trap game coming?

November 21, 2023 23:18 - 53 minutes

Jon and Kent go LIVE on The Athletic for some Cowboys discussion on a short week as your Cowboys go from their win in Carolina to their annual Thanksgiving home game against Washington. Jon Machota was in the house for all the Jimmy madness on Sunday, and he has the scoop on the win as well. Plus, Dolly Parton is in the building! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Giants blowout, Vander Esch's future & do the Panthers show up?

November 14, 2023 23:55 - 1 hour

The Cowboys blew out the Giants for the second time this season. What can we take away from the win? We react to the W, Leighton Vander Esch's possible retirement, and the Dallas Cowboys' upcoming matchup with the tanking Carolina Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys can't get past Eagles & Giants head to Dallas

November 08, 2023 21:43 - 45 minutes

How should we feel about the loss to the Eagles? How did the team feel? Jon and Saad were in the locker room and can shed some light on the Eagles defeat, the upcoming matchup with the Giants, and who the heck Tommy DeVito is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CeeDee & the Cowboys RAM IT big time & Eagles are lurking

October 30, 2023 23:57 - 58 minutes

The Cowboys got the job done in style at Jerry World against the Rams. Can they keep the momentum up against the Eagles next? How about CeeDee Lamb? And Daron Bland? Let's discuss this week in trending Cowboys chatter on this About Them Cowboys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dallas trade deadline dreams & will the Cowboys RAM IT?

October 25, 2023 23:18 - 1 hour

Who would be an ideal player to add to this Dallas Cowboys roster by next week's NFL trade deadline? Jon Machota has some interesting names to bring. Plus, Dallas is coming off the bye, and the Rams seem to be trending downward. Which Cowboys will show up? And KT brings some alarming offensive numbers that bring some questions about McCarthy's offense into full focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys get back on track @ Chargers before BYE

October 18, 2023 20:49 - 58 minutes

The Cowboys got back in the win column after a disappointing performance against San Francisco with a win over the AFC's Cowboys, the LA Chargers. What does this win mean before the bye, and what can and should be fixed before the Rams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys get dominated by 49ers - how should we feel?

October 11, 2023 00:30 - 39 minutes

How should we feel after the Cowboys looked so not great against the team we all wanted them to look great against? Is there still time to right the ship? Let's discuss with Jon Machota and Saad Yousuf of The Athletic, and KT Turner along for the ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys embarrass Patriots & 49ers rematch next!

October 03, 2023 02:33 - 1 hour

The Cowboys got back to their winning ways in week 4, with a dominant performance from the defense, and an offense that looked like it can do some damage. But what were the concerns heading into the big rematch with the 49ers, if any? Let's discuss on The Athletic with Jon Machota and Co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was the Cardinals loss a fluke? Or who this team is?

September 26, 2023 23:32 - 1 hour

Should we consider the upset loss to the Cardinals as an anomaly, or is this who this Cowboys team really is? Jon Machota and Saad Yousuf were both in attendance and have some thoughts on what led to the loss. Plus, it's time to dig into the next opponent, Bill Belichick's Patriots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys crush Jets in week 2, Cardinals up next

September 18, 2023 23:36 - 56 minutes

Cowboys fans, your 'Boys are 2-0, and just put a whooping on one of the best defensive teams they'll play. Time for takeaways from the win over the Jets, and setting our sights on the mighty Arizona Cardinals for week 3. Plus, can ANYONE beat the Cowboys right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys week 1 blowout win & facing the Rodgers-less Jets

September 12, 2023 23:56 - 1 hour

What a week one it was, with your Cowboys destroying the Giants on national TV for all to witness. Jon and Saad recap their experience covering the game & big takeaways from the win before moving onto the biggest story in the NFL, the Jets, who just so happen to be headed to AT&T Stadium for week 2. Who ya got?!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Giant week 1 & big NFL predictions

September 06, 2023 00:46 - 1 hour

It's week 1 and the Cowboys are headed to New York to take on the dreaded Giants. Can Dak keep his winning streak against them alive, or will Daboll-boll have something to say about that? Plus, we're picking winners of every division, the Super Bowl, MVP and more. Surely this will age well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trey Lance trade & 53-man roster rundown

August 29, 2023 20:56 - 1 hour

Why did the Dallas Cowboys trade a 4th round pick for QB Trey Lance? What does this mean for the QB room they already have? Why didn't Jerry tell McCarthy about it beforehand? These are questions best answered by The Athletic. Jon and Saad have all the details on the trade before diving into this year's 53-man roster, with some LIVE breaking news mixed in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys Training Camp Awards & the top NFL stadiums to visit

August 21, 2023 23:55 - 54 minutes

From offensive and defensive MVP to a possible surprise cut, we've got some training camp superlatives to bring you this week, plus an update on the Cowboys injuries coming out of preseason game number two, and Machota's Top NFL Stadiums to Visit piece on The Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack Martin signs, Zeke to the Pats, & Deuce Vaughn dazzles in debut

August 15, 2023 01:13 - 1 hour

Zack Martin's new deal is done and he will be playing for your Cowboys this season. Time to discuss the outcome and what it means for this team, plus Ezekiel Elliott heads to the Patriots. How good will he be for them? And Deuce Vaughn puts on a show in his Cowboys preseason debut as the Cowboys fell to the Jags. All that and more on this About Them Cowboys episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys kicker drama, WR depth chart, & is this a #1 defense?

August 08, 2023 02:16 - 1 hour

There seems to be a kicker situation happening with the Dallas Cowboys yet again this season. Jon Machota and Saad Yousuf of The Athletic have the scoop from Oxnard, plus how is Jalen Tolbert progressing, is Mazi Smith showing flashes, and could this be the NFL's number one defense when all is said and done? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Broaddus on early Cowboys camp standouts + Ring of Honor drama

August 01, 2023 04:52 - 1 hour

Bryan Broaddus returns from Cowboys Camp in Oxnard to bring you his top Cowboys camp standouts so far, who's this year's Lance Lenoir, plus Jon and Saad chime in on the Zack Martin contract holdout, running back, WR, and more drama regarding the Ring of Honor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry's 2023 opening presser & Cowboys camp kickoff

July 26, 2023 05:37 - 56 minutes

The Cowboys are back on the field, and About Them Cowboys are here to cover it from Oxnard, CA. But it wouldn't be a Cowboys season without Jerry's opening comments. We break down the top interesting things said, plus Trevon Diggs gets an extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would You Be Surprised If...? Cowboys Summer Edition

June 13, 2023 23:24 - 1 hour

What scenarios could play out for the Dallas Cowboys in 2023 that might surprise you? KT has questions for Jon and Saad that might align with you, plus they dig into the current o-line starters and the running back market as training camp is weeks away! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys month in review, mini-camp, schedule, rookies & more

May 30, 2023 23:54 - 1 hour

Time to review all the biggest Dallas Cowboys happenings at OTAs and over the past few weeks since the NFL Draft. From Dak Prescott's focus, to the o-line starters, running back and more. Plus, schedule highlights and plenty more Cowboys talk as we welcome Saad back from a long Stars season. Opening song - https://youtu.be/n1mZBs976IE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys 2023 draft review with David Helman

May 01, 2023 04:14 - 1 hour

David Helman of FOX Sports returns fresh of the Cowboys' 2023 draft coming to a close. Love or hate the picks? Let's go round by round and talk it out on About Them Cowboys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys draft preview & best/worst-case scenarios

April 25, 2023 01:05 - 1 hour

It's almost time for the Cowboys to draft the newest batch of players to wear the Star. For one final time, About Them Cowboys go through some best & worst-case scenarios for the top of the draft, positions that Dallas neeeeeeeds to draft and plenty more Cowboys draft preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brugler's full Cowboys mock draft with Bryan Broaddus

April 19, 2023 05:19 - 1 hour

Hard to imagine a Cowboys draft season without some input from Broaddus. He joins Jon Machota on About Them Cowboys to go over Dane Brugler's full 7-round mock draft, including which players they agree on, pet cats, and the prospect who might make Broaddus quit if they become a Cowboy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys mock draft rounds 1-3 with David Helman

April 11, 2023 03:34 - 1 hour

David Helman of FOX Sports returns to About Them Cowboys right in the midst of DRAFT SZN as he, Jon Machota and KT Turner bring their first 3 picks for the Cowboys to the air. Who had the best draft between the three? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Machota's Cowboys mock draft, number changes & curtain drama

April 03, 2023 23:05 - 1 hour

Time to start mock drafting for the Cowboys, and Jon Machota has done so for The Athletic. How are we feeling at the beginning of April, what are the biggest needs currently, and who are some outlier prospects? Plus, the number 0 is now on the roster, and why won't the curtain drama go away? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys draft look-ahead, more free agency & Dak gets tatted

March 22, 2023 23:27 - 1 hour

The Cowboys 2023 free agency period has been...really awesome? It's time to discuss it with your About Them Cowboys regulars as KT returns from vacation to weigh-in on the Brandin Cooks trade, plus a big early look at Cowboys draft needs, where Zeke might land, Dak's newest tattoo and more Cowboys discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys trade for WR Brandin Cooks - The Athletic Live Room

March 19, 2023 22:12 - 32 minutes

Jon Machota, Kent Garrison and Saad Yousuf go LIVE on The Athletic's Live Room to react to the Brandin Cooks trade and take questions from Athletic subscribers regarding the move. Subscribe to The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/aboutthemcowboys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ezekiel Elliott's departure, Stephon Gilmore added & more Cowboys free agency

March 16, 2023 01:34 - 1 hour

How should we feel about Ezekiel Elliott's release from the Dallas Cowboys? What is his legacy in Dallas? What are the Cowboys getting in Stephon Gilmore at CB? And what else is left to add in free agency? All that and more on a new About Them Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Jones' Combine comments & lunch with Mike McCarthy

March 06, 2023 03:27 - 1 hour

Jerry Jones' annual bus press conference at the NFL Combine was one for the books this year, and it's time to read between the lines and use our Jerry Translator app to figure out how this offseason could unfold for the Cowboys. Plus, what does Mike McCarthy have for lunch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys free agency wishlist & bold free agency predictions

February 24, 2023 04:08 - 1 hour

Before the NFL Combine brings a whole new set of Cowboys topics to discuss, let's dig into a dream shopping list for free agency. Who would we love to see wearing the Star? What is Ezekiel Elliott's future in Dallas? Who gets the franchise tag? All that, plus some bold predictions on a new About Them Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Setting the stage for the Cowboys offseason & will a new OC change anything?

February 16, 2023 02:18 - 1 hour

Time to wrap up the 2022 season, look back and ahead at the same time as we set the stage for the upcoming offseason for the Dallas Cowboys. Plus how important is the new hire of Brian Schottenheimer as offensive coordinator? And is Ezekiel Elliott a Hall of Famer? Sponsored by Roman - visit ro.co/athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Jones speaks & Cowboys free agents - should they stay or should they go?

February 07, 2023 05:31 - 1 hour

Jerry Jones opened up about the Cowboys' plans for the offseason recently - so it's time for Jon Machota to translate the Jerry-isms & break down what might go down over the next few months + should they stay or should they go? Which Cowboys free agents should Dallas prioritize in keeping and which ones are more replaceable? All that, Rihanna talk and more on this About Them Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kellen Moore leaves, Dan Quinn stays, McCarthy calling plays & who's the OC?

February 01, 2023 02:07 - 1 hour

The Cowboys have moved on from OC Kellen Moore and Jon Machota brought 7 names to The Athletic of possible replacements. Time for About Them Cowboys to discuss the candidates and some other outside names, as well as DC Dan Quinn sticking around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was this Cowboys season a "success?"

January 26, 2023 00:41 - 58 minutes

Every time another Dallas Cowboys season comes to an end, the inevitable "Blame Game" starts happening on social media and with the fans. But who, if anyone, deserves the blame this time around? It's more fallout and reaction to the end of the Cowboys' season and where they go from here after a "successful (?)" 2022 campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys season ends vs. 49ers...again - Postgame reaction, Dak's mistakes & more

January 23, 2023 06:19 - 50 minutes

The Athletic's Jon Machota joins the pod LIVE from Santa Clara, CA as the Cowboys fall to the 49ers in (of course) dramatic fashion in the NFC Divisional round. This loss opens up a giant box of questions about this team's future, but first, it's time for some raw initial reaction to Dak Prescott's performance, Jerry Jones' comments on Mike McCarthy, Brett Maher & more with About Them Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys vs. 49ers playoff rematch of all rematches preview jamboree

January 19, 2023 01:37 - 1 hour

It's all come down to this. The Cowboys and the 49ers in the playoffs, again. Will Dallas slay the demons of last season and come out on top this time around, or do Brock Purdy and the buzzsaw of the 49ers have other plans? Time to preview it all with your best friends in About Them Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys crush Buccaneers in Wild Card round, Dak Prescott plays pretty much perfect & oh my Maher

January 17, 2023 07:01 - 44 minutes

The Cowboys ended the Buccaneer's season, and possibly Tom Brady's career, in a 31-14 blowout in Tampa Bay on Wild Card weekend. How big of a win was this for Dak Prescott, Mike McCarthy, and of course, Brett Maher? Jon Machota checks in LIVE from Tampa for a quick reaction. Sponsors! Rocket Money - Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to rocketmoney.com/athletic Roman - Visit ro.co/athletic for your exclusive discount! Learn more about your ad cho...

Cowboys vs. Buccaneers playoff preview & are jobs on the line?

January 11, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes

It's the Cowboys taking on Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. So will the football gods shine a light on the Cowboys, or will it be another swift playoff exit? Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and KT Turner predict and preview all that goes with Cowboys @ Bucs, discuss Jerry's comments on Mike McCarthy's job security, producer Kent's top albums and more on a new About Them Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices