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The Armchair Authority

The Armchair Authority

by Ryan Shultz & Kelly Veneklasen

#104: Kelly's NFL Tiers and Bad Decisions

This week, the boys tackle Deshaun Watson headlines, Enes Kanter stirring the pot, WNBA talk, the 49ers owner’s infamously cheap off-field headline, and Kelly’s completely debatable NFL team rankings. All of this and more of the best content on the planet on this week’s episode of The Armchair Authority. We have Merch! Check it out at: http://tee.pub/lic/V2NfaTYre00 Follow us: Instagram: the.armchair.authority Twitter/X: @ac_authority Email: thearmchairauthority@gmail.com

#103: JJ McCarthy, the Number Five, and the WNBA Circus

Football season is heating up and the drama is out of control! This week, we dive into J.J. McCarthy's uncertain future in Minnesota after the Vikings hand the keys to Kyler Murray. Then, we head down to Baton Rouge where Jayden Daniels just dropped a legal cease-and-desist on LSU for handing his No. 5 jersey to sophomore D.J. Pickett. Finally, we have a chat about the circus that is the WNBA. Also......sorry for the snacking noises. We have Merch! Check it out at: http://tee.pub/lic/V2NfaTYre00 Follow us: Instagram: the.armchair.authority Twitter/X: @ac_authority

#102: Baker Mayfield Contract, NCAA Coach Problems & a Mascot Quiz

Today, we are breaking down the bad blood brewing in Tampa Bay after Baker Mayfield officially shut down contract extension talks and put the front office on blast. Then, we pivot to college football's biggest coaching circuses—from Bill Belichick’s off-field headaches at North Carolina to the administrative turbulence in Michigan. And to close things out, we're running the ultimate Mascot Quiz to see who actually knows their obscure college mascots. Let's dive in! We have Merch! Check it out at: http://tee.pub/lic/V2NfaTYre00 Follow us: Instagram: the.armchair.authority Twitter/X: @ac_authority

#101: CONSPIRACY THEORIES & CO-HOST SURVIVAL!

We survived Episode 100, but can Kelly survive Episode 101? This week, Kelly officially confronts Ryan on his unhinged Patrick Mahomes injury conspiracy theory—is Ryan onto something, or has the summer heat finally melted his brain? Then, the boys rank the top NFL passers over the last 10 years before Ryan puts Kelly through a high-stakes job-retention quiz to see if he’s even allowed to stay in the co-host chair. Plus, a desperate plea to the football gods, because we are scraping the bottom of the August barrel and need real football back yesterday. 🏈💥 We have Merch! Check it out at: http://tee.pub/lic/V2NfaTYre00 Follow us: Instagram: the.armchair.authority Twitter/X: @ac_authority

#100: 2026 Top Ten RBs & WRs and the Surge of the Red Sox

We made it to triple digits, and we’re celebrating by tearing apart ESPN’s brand-new Top 10 rankings for NFL Running Backs and Wide Receivers. Did the scouts get it right, or is the disrespect officially out of hand? Plus, we dig into the red-hot Boston Red Sox and their insane summer surge—are they real contenders or riding a hot streak? Pop the champagne and tune in to Episode 100! 🥂🏈⚾ We have Merch! Check it out at: http://tee.pub/lic/V2NfaTYre00 Follow us: Instagram: the.armchair.authority Twitter/X: @ac_authority

#99: Fur, Fakes, and First Downs

This week’s episode has a little of everything: hypothetical animal fights, Caitlin Clark abuse, a game of “real or fake name,” and a spirited breakdown of ESPN’s 2026-27 top 10 NFL quarterback list. It’s part sports debate, part nonsense, and fully committed to Kelly and Ryan arguing about things that may or may not matter at all. This and more of the best content on the planet in this week’s episode of The Armchair Authority. We have Merch! Check it out at: http://tee.pub/lic/V2NfaTYre00 Follow us: Instagram: the.armchair.authority Twitter/X: @ac_authority

#98: Sorsby’s Next Move, The Senate vs. SEC, and MLB Salary Cap Chaos

This week, Ryan and Kelly unpack the massive, permanent twist in Lubbock, where quarterback Brendan Sorsby dropped his historic NCAA lawsuit to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. Then, they dive into the political street fight on Capitol Hill after a controversial new college sports bill clears a major Senate committee despite fierce opposition from the SEC and Big Ten. Over in Major League Baseball, an extensive player poll reveals a staggering 80% lock on a looming winter lockout as a hard salary cap proposal sets up an absolute financial war. All of this and more of the best content on the planet in this week's episode of The Armchair Authority! We have Merch! Check it out at: http://tee.pub/lic/V2NfaTYre00 Follow us: Instagram: the.armchair.authority Twitter/X: @ac_authority

#97: Gambling Scandals, NFL Arrests & the Phone-Eating Linebacker

Brendan Sorsby is fighting for his eligibility, the NFL personal conduct policy is under an intense spotlight yet again, and an active defensive anchor thought eating electronic evidence was a sound legal strategy. Ryan and Kelly discuss all this and much more! We have Merch! Check it out at: http://tee.pub/lic/V2NfaTYre00 Follow us: Instagram: the.armchair.authority Twitter/X: @ac_authority

#96: Big Moves, Big Games, Big Opinions

The boys cover the NFL trade frenzy and react to the NBA Finals spotlight. Ryan shares his thoughts on some college football questions, and Kelly is questioning the Royals’ new stadium plans. Can Kelly be a Spurs fan? Ryan explains the criteria for that to happen. All of this and more of the best content on the planet in this episode of The Armchair Authority. We have Merch! Check it out at: http://tee.pub/lic/V2NfaTYre00 Follow us: Instagram: the.armchair.authority Twitter/X: @ac_authority

#95: Semantic Loopholes & Glorified Paper-Pushers

Lane Kiffin went to Vanity Fair and dropped a nuclear bomb on Oxford, Mississippi—and the SEC office is absolutely losing its mind. This week, Ryan and Kelly break down Kiffin’s wild comments, the impending punishment from the league, and why the October game against Ole Miss is officially a war. Plus, the 2026 NFL Schedule dropped and the league computer threw absolute statistical malpractice at the Eagles and Chargers. Finally, we untangle the toxic trap in Minnesota, where top executives are actively turning down the Vikings' GM job. We have Merch! Check it out at: http://tee.pub/lic/V2NfaTYre00 Follow us: Instagram: the.armchair.authority Twitter/X: @ac_authority

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