The “Necessary Roughness Podcast” airs weekly on lastwordradio.podbean.com, and other LastWordRadio outlets.
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 241): NFL Week 16 Preview! Plus, Nik Touches on the Bizarre 2-PT Conversion Call that Might Change the Entire NFL Season
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 16 matchups. He also touches on the Patriots collapse against the Bills, campaigns for the Bengals to sit Joe Burrow, and wades into boxing discussion to give his take on Anthony Joshua’s KO of Jake Paul. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 240): NFL Week 15 Preview! Plus, Nik’s Take on Philip Rivers’ Shocking Unretirement
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 15 matchups. He also touches on the Eagles rough MNF loss, weighs in on the coaches on the hot seat around the NFL, and rants about the “very unique” ending of the Raiders loss to the Broncos. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 239): NFL Week 14 Preview! Plus, Nik Weighs in on the Panthers Massive Upset of the Rams
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 14 matchups. He also touches on the Texans upset win over the Colts, gives his opinion on the NFL’s new playing field “quality control” program, and discusses Big Ben and James Harrison’s takes on Mike Tomlin’s job security in Pittsburgh. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 238): NFL Week 13 Preview! Plus, Nik’s Take on Joe Burrow’s Return and the Bengals Outside Shot at Winning the AFC North
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 13 matchups. He also gives his NFC and AFC power rankings as we approach the playoffs, offers a glass half empty take on Myles Garrett chasing the single-season sack record, and weighs in on the odd Lane Kiffin-related conundrum Ole Miss finds themselves in. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 237): NFL Week 12 Preview! Plus, Why the Texans Winning Streak Might Have Saved HC DeMeco Ryans’ Job
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 12 matchups. He also heaps some praise on to the upstart Jags and Panthers, touches on Justin Fields being benched (again), and dives into the odd developing story that is the Brandon Aiyuk-49ers contract situation. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 236): NFL Week 11 Preview! Plus, Nik Pitches Two New NFL Yearly Awards
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 11 matchups. He also touches on how the Steelers let their divisional lead melt away, weighs in on Jerry Jones’ comments on being controversial, and debates if Joe Burrow can come back in time to salvage the Bengals season. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 235): NFL Week 10 Preview and Midseason Awards Special! Plus, Nik Debates if the Broncos are a Fraudulent 8-2
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 10 matchups and gives out his midseason awards. He also touches on the NFL’s flurry of Deadline Day trades, argues that the NFL awards don’t show linebackers enough love, and weighs in on Tom Brady cloning his dog. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 234): NFL Week 9 Preview! Plus, Nik Previews the NFL Trade Deadline
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 9 matchups. He also touches on the 4-day resurgence that might save the Ravens season, weighs in on the terrible officiating in the Giants-Eagles game, and touches on an interesting FG idea floated by Fox’s Greg Olsen. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 233): NFL Week 8 Preview! Plus, Nik’s Take on the Terrible State of the NY Jets and NY Giants
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 8 matchups. He also heaps some praise on Slingin’ Sam Darnold and the Seahawks, rambles about Jacoby Brissett’s career, and predicts that the loser of this week’s Thursday Night Football game (BAL @ MIA) will leave their Head Coach unemployed. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 232): NFL Week 7 Preview! Plus, Nik Rants About MNF Doubleheaders
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 7 matchups. He also discusses the bizarre sequence which cost the Lions a TD, touches on Mike Tomlin’s remarks about the Joe Flacco trade, and gives his take on JJ Watt’s criticism of PFF. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 231): NFL Week 6 Preview! Plus, Nik’s Take on the Bengals Turning to Joe Flacco to Save Their Season
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 6 matchups. He also touches on the Bills upset loss to New England in primetime, touches on the Eagles rough week, and weighs in on Jerry Jones flipping the bird at MetLife Stadium. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 230): NFL Week 5 Preview! Plus, Why John Harbaugh’s Seat in Baltimore May Be Scorching Hot
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 5 matchups. He also rants about replay review in sports, touches on the Vic Fangio revelation about the new “kicking balls,” and discusses the Robert Saleh/Liam Coen beef. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 229): NFL Week 4 Preview! Plus, Nik’s Take on the One-Sided “Richard Sherman vs. Russell Wilson” Rivalry
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 4 matchups. He also touches on yet another Ravens loss in primetime, gives his take on Drew Brees’ remarks about the Eagles “boring” offense, and is confused by Commissioner Goodell’s comments on Tom Brady’s conflict of interest. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 228): NFL Week 3 Preview! Plus, Nik Tries to Sell the Bengals on Trading for Jameis Winston
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 3 matchups. He also debates jumping ship on the Dolphins (already), discusses the oddity that was the Shedeur Sanders-Ravens report, and touches on Tom Brady’s conflict of interest issue. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 227): NFL Week 2 Preview! Plus, Nik’s Take on Yet Another Baltimore Ravens Collapse
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 2 matchups. He also weighs in on Aaron Rodgers’ Week 1 resurgence, touches on Micah Parsons’ comments on the timing of his trade to Green Bay, and weighs in on a Ryan Clark-related nontroversy for the second week in a row. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 226): NFL Week 1 Preview! Plus, Nik Weighs in on Ryan Clark’s “Generational Talent” Take
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 1 matchups. He also breaks down how the Cowboys almost spoiled the Eagles SB celebration, touches on the Chargers victory over the Chiefs, and can’t help but discuss the addition of ads to NFL Redzone. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 225): 2025 NFL Kickoff Special and Season Preview! Plus, Nik Gives Out His Preseason Awards Picks
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic breaks down the upcoming NFL kickoff matchups, as well as reveals his preseason pick to win the Super Bowl. He also debates if this is finally the year Lamar Jackson and the Ravens get over their playoff woes, wonders if Travis Hunter could conceivably win both Rookie of the Year awards, and touches on former NFL LB Sam Acho’s odd remarks on Caleb Williams’ leadership abilities…based on his socks. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 224): 2025-26 AFC Preview!Plus, Nik’s Take on Why the Bengals are Poised to Miss the Playoffs…Again
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into his AFC predictions for this season. He also wonders if this year will be HC Mike McDaniel’s last in Miami, hems and haws over his picks for the crowded AFC Wild Card, and even debates if a change of scenery will help revitalize the career of QB Daniel Jones. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 223): 2025-26 NFC Preview! Plus, Nik Debates Taking the Bait on the Chicago Bears
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into his NFC predictions for this season. He also wonders if Matt Stafford will play enough games for the LA Rams to be contenders, debates if a resurgent CMC could make the 49ers a playoff team, and fights his New York roots when discussing the Giants chances of making it out of the NFC’s basement. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 222): NFL Draft Recap! Plus, Nik’s Take on the Browns Newly Overcrowded QB Room
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the 2025 NFL Draft. He also gives his take on Shedeur-mania, touches on Mel Kiper’s wild weekend, and gives props to Bills GM Brandon Beane for being honest. Enjoy the show and join us the weekend of August 15th for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 221): NFL Free Agency Preview Extravaganza! Plus, Nik’s Take on Josh Allen’s Big Contract Extension
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic previews the NFL’s upcoming free agent frenzy. He also debates where Sam Darnold fits best, discusses this year’s underwhelming QB market as a whole, and touches on potential rule changes involving the tush push and the onside kick. Enjoy the show and join us April 26th for the following episode!
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