The “Necessary Roughness Podcast” airs weekly on lastwordradio.podbean.com, and other LastWordRadio outlets.
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 257): NFL Week 3 Preview! Plus, Nik’s Take on Green Bay Packers HC Matt LaFleur’s Job Security
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 3 matchups. He also touches on yet another Ravens blown lead, weighs in on the disappointing LA Chargers, and discusses the odd newly unearthed cheating accusation Broncos HC Sean Payton lobbed at Seahawks HC Mike MacDonald. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 256): NFL Week 2 Preview! Plus, Nik Wonders if the Kansas City Chiefs are Back
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 2 matchups. He also touches on the Buffalo Bills impressive first two performances, debates if the Chargers or Packers disappointed more, and weighs in on some unexpected recent stories involving NFL legends Drew Brees, Andre Johnson, and Joe Thomas. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 255): NFL Week 1 Preview! Plus, Nik’s Take on Drake Maye’s Season Opener Disasterclass
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 1 matchups. He also touches on the disappointing showing from the Los Angeles Rams, discusses the Texans decision to table contract talks with QB CJ Stroud, and wonders why every season must start with Giants-Cowboys in primetime. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 254): 2026 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 wonders if the Bills new stadium will give them better luck for a playoff run, debates if the Rams are really poised to stomp through the league this season, and can’t help but weigh in on The Athletic’s recently released findings on the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel drama. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 253): 2026-27 NFC Preview! Plus, Why the Washington Commanders Could Be this Season’s Version of the Jaguars
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into his NFC predictions for this season. He also debates if LA’s offseason moves closed the gap between the Seahawks and Rams, wonders why the Packers still haven’t gotten Jordan Love a true #1 WR, and touches on the NFL (finally) getting rid of the Pro Bowl game. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 252): 2026-27 AFC Preview! Plus, Nik Makes the Case for a Surprise Tennessee Titans Playoff Push
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into his AFC predictions for this season. He also debates if the Jaguars can duplicate last season’s success, gives his take on the state of the crowded AFC North, and pencils in another lost season for the Jets and Dolphins. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 251): NFL Draft Recap! Plus, Nik’s Sleeper Teams to Watch this Upcoming Season
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the 2026 NFL Draft. He also gives his take on the flurry of moves since our last episode, focuses in on the Rams picking QB Ty Simpson, and briefly touches on Mike Vrabel’s eventful last few weeks. Enjoy the show and join us the weekend of August 22nd for the following episode!
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 250): NFL Free Agency Preview Extravaganza! Plus, Nik’s Live Reaction to the Ravens Acquiring Maxx Crosby
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic previews the NFL’s upcoming Free Agent Frenzy. He also debates if Daniel Jones is really a “franchise-altering” signing, discusses his surprise that the Seahawks let Kenneth Walker hit the open market, and touches on the best fits for some big-name veteran FAs. Enjoy the show and join us the weekend of April 26th for the following episode!
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