Athletes First and ALLCITY Network are expanding their partnership with the launch of two new sports and lifestyle podcasts that blend athlete authenticity with digital storytelling.
The sports representation and marketing powerhouse Athletes First has teamed up once again with ALLCITY Network. A fast-growing digital sports media company. They are now delivering House of Action and No Lie Zone podcasts. Two shows that aim to capture the raw, unfiltered energy of football culture and beyond.
House of Action pairs NFL legends and current Delaware State coaches DeSean Jackson and Clinton Portis. Offering listeners a front-row seat to conversations that go well beyond the field. The show dives into football, culture, music, and entertainment with the kind of honesty and humor that defined both players’ careers. The chemistry between Jackson and Portis gives the show a natural flow. With candid moments and insight that fans rarely hear in traditional media settings.
Meanwhile, No Lie Zone delivers a Colorado-focused football experience through the voices of Super Bowl 50 Champion Aqib Talib and DNVR’s Ryan Koenigsberg. Talib, who earned a reputation during his playing days for being outspoken and fearless. He brings that same approach to the mic. Paired with Koenigsberg’s deep knowledge of the Broncos and University of Colorado programs. The show blends national perspective with local expertise.
Both new series follow the blueprint of Exciting Mics. Another collaboration between Athletes First and ALLCITY that has resonated with fans since its May debut. Hosted by Philadelphia Eagles teammates Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship. The Philadelphia-themed football and pop culture podcast has already surpassed 2.5 million downloads and views across all platforms. Now in its second season, the show demonstrates the growing appetite for content that merges authentic athlete voices with entertainment value.
The success of Exciting Mics appears to have paved the way for Athletes First and ALLCITY to expand their media footprint. By leveraging ALLCITY’s strong digital infrastructure and Athletes First’s deep connections with elite athletes. Both sides are betting that fans want more direct access to the personalities who define the game.
Together, the companies are positioning these podcasts as extensions of a larger trend in sports media—where athletes are taking ownership of their stories and creating new spaces for unfiltered discussion.
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