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The FlagsOnly Podcast

Your weekly source for flag football news, analysis, and the stories shaping the fastest-growing sport in the world. Hosted by Neal.

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Interview with Coach Tyrone Poole

April 22, 2026 · 27 min

Our interview with Coach Tyrone Poole. Coach Poole played 14 seasons in the NFL and won two Super Bowls and is currently the head coach of the Alabama State University flag football program.

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Every episode of the FlagsOnly Flag Football Podcast, from the latest to the first.

Interview with Coach Tyrone Poole

Our interview with Coach Tyrone Poole. Coach Poole played 14 seasons in the NFL and won two Super Bowls and is currently the head coach of the Alabama State University flag football program.

Apr 22, 2026 · 27 min

Interview with Matt Bourke, Wales Flag Footballer

On today's episode we're thrilled to share our interview with Matt Bourke, a flag footballer based in Wales.

Apr 17, 2026 · 31 min

Breaking News! NFL Hires Brian Flinn as Senior Vice President of Global Flag Football, Plus News at the High School and College Level

We cover breaking news related to the NFL's hiring of Brian Flinn as senior vice president of global flag football. Plus we cover the latest flag football news at the high school and college levels.

Apr 15, 2026 · 9 min

Interview with LI Legends Flag Football Commissioner and Founder

We sit down with Shawn, the commissioner and founder of LI Legends, the preeminent flag football league on Long Island, NY. Founded in 2012 with a group of friends, LI Legends has grown into a massive operation boasting 50 teams in the Spring 2026 season alone — complete with refs and even challenges that go to instant replay.

Apr 7, 2026 · 33 min

Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic, More Details About The New Pro Leagues

The Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic brings eight D1 programs to ASU on April 18-19 for the first national collegiate title of its kind, featuring Alabama State's scholarship-pioneering program. Plus, the NFL and TMRW Sports reveal $192M in funding from blue-chip investors like Silver Lake, Sixth Street, and Alexis Ohanian to launch pro flag football leagues. The sport's momentum is undeniable.

Apr 2, 2026 · 14 min

Fanatics Flag Football Classic Debrief and Hot Takes

Breaking down everything that happened at the 2026 Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles. Team USA dominated the tournament, Darrell "Housh" Doucette III took home MVP honors, and we have plenty of hot takes on what it all means for the future of pro flag football.

Mar 23, 2026 · 11 min

Emergency Pod: Fanatics Flag Football Classic Rosters Are Out! and Drew Brees at SXSW

The rosters for the Fanatics Flag Football Classic have dropped and we break down who made the cut. Plus, Drew Brees made waves talking flag football at SXSW.

Mar 19, 2026 · 6 min

Saquon Barkley Alpha Invitational, More Details About Fanatics Flag Football Classic, D1 College Programs

Saquon Barkley is getting into flag football with the Alpha Invitational. We also have new details on the upcoming Fanatics Flag Football Classic and the latest D1 college programs joining the sport.

Mar 18, 2026 · 12 min

Fanatics Flag Football Classic, Illinois Collegiate Tournament, KC Chiefs Pro Team

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic with Tom Brady is happening March 21 in Los Angeles. Illinois wrapped its very first women's collegiate flag football tournament. And Kansas City Chiefs President Mark Donovan hinted at a pro women's flag football league to come.

Mar 10, 2026 · 9 min

The Future is Flag on Amazon Prime, College Flag Moves

In a short episode today we cover the new documentary on Amazon Prime Video, The Future is Flag, starring Diana Flores and Ashlea Klam. We also report on the latest big moves in college flag football across the country.

Mar 4, 2026 · 5 min

Flag Football Is Exploding, By The Numbers

Flag football is exploding, and the numbers back that up. On this episode we take a deep dive into the growth of flag football across youth, high school, college, and beyond.

Mar 2, 2026 · 16 min

Summer 2028 Olympics and USA Pro League

In this episode we discuss flag football making its Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics in LA, and then the NFL's work to launch a professional flag football league before them.

Feb 22, 2026 · 6 min
What We Cover

Podcast Topics

From youth leagues to the Olympics — the FlagsOnly Podcast covers the full spectrum of the flag football world.

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Olympics

LA 2028 updates, qualification, and international competition

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NFL & Pros

Professional leagues, NFL involvement, and player news

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College

NCAA emerging sport, new programs, and scholarships

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Analysis

Deep dives, data breakdowns, and industry trends

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International

Global growth, world championships, and national programs

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High School

Girls flag football expansion and state sanctioning

Youth

NFL FLAG leagues, participation trends, and development

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Interviews

Conversations with players, coaches, and leaders

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