Rust Belt Rivals

Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

All things football through the eyes of two rivals. Steelers fan Nick Angelo and Browns fan Simon Siegel tackle the NFL as well as Fantasy Football with insight, debate, and whole lot of laughs.

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The '24 Mock Draft
Apr 18 2024
The '24 Mock Draft
First episode of the new season and what better way to kick things off than with a Mock Draft!Support the showNick on Instagram

Episodes

The '24 Mock Draft
Apr 18 2024
The '24 Mock Draft
First episode of the new season and what better way to kick things off than with a Mock Draft!Support the showNick on Instagram
SUPER RECAP EPISODE
Feb 13 2024
SUPER RECAP EPISODE
Folks, we're back to recap the big game. After an unfortunate hiatus, The Rivals are back to talk dynasty, Ben Affleck, and Usher... my goodness, Usher.  Support the showNick on Instagram
Championship Weekend, Ravens Roll, Lions Roar, and a LIVE Parlay Par-tay!
Jan 25 2024
Championship Weekend, Ravens Roll, Lions Roar, and a LIVE Parlay Par-tay!
Only two games left. This weekend we crown the champions of the AFC and NFC. Listen to who we're picking to win. Plus some coaching hires, and a live 5 leg parlay picked on air!Support the showNick on Instagram
Divisional Round, Baker, CJ, Eminem, & Getting Bounced from The Playoffs.
Jan 18 2024
Divisional Round, Baker, CJ, Eminem, & Getting Bounced from The Playoffs.
Headed into the NFL Divisional Round, both the Steelers and the Browns are no longer in the tournament. So who's going to win it all? Hopefully not Baltimore. Support the showNick on Instagram
Super Wild Card Weekend, Steelers In, Browns In, & Swifties Subscribing to Peacock
Jan 11 2024
Super Wild Card Weekend, Steelers In, Browns In, & Swifties Subscribing to Peacock
The NFL post-season is upon us. The Steelers, Browns, and even Charlie's Buc's have all made the tournament. Take our special playoff edition of trip around the league plus Black Monday, our final top 5/bottom 5, and the award predictions.  Support the showNick on Instagram
Week 18, Playoff Scenarios, Resting Your Starters, & The Terrible Towel Curse!
Jan 4 2024
Week 18, Playoff Scenarios, Resting Your Starters, & The Terrible Towel Curse!
NFL week 18. The last week of the regular season and the Browns are in... The Steelers are not. What's got to happen this weekend for Pittsburgh to make the post-season, and who else will be headed to the NFL playoffs, and who will be hitting the links?Support the showNick on Instagram
Week 17, The Still-Alive-Steelers, AFC Best Browns? & The John Elway Curse
Dec 28 2023
Week 17, The Still-Alive-Steelers, AFC Best Browns? & The John Elway Curse
Two more weeks left in the NFL season. The Steelers are still alive for the playoffs and the Browns are still alive for the #1 seed in the AFC. Simon and Nick discuss the possible outcomes for both teams as well as give you some Fantasy advice for the week's Championship Finals. Support the showNick on Instagram
Week 16, Christmas Wishes, Baker's Revenge, & The State of Emergency in Pittsburgh
Dec 21 2023
Week 16, Christmas Wishes, Baker's Revenge, & The State of Emergency in Pittsburgh
There's only 3 weeks left in the NFL season and the playoff chase is getting tight. Simon feels good about the Browns, where Nick has an interesting take on Coach Tomlin and the Steelers. Take the trip around the league and listen for some fantasy playoff nuggets too. Support the showNick on Instagram
Week 15, Cry Baby Chiefs, More Backup QB's, & Fantasy Playoffs
Dec 14 2023
Week 15, Cry Baby Chiefs, More Backup QB's, & Fantasy Playoffs
The Steelers are losing, the Browns are winning, and the Chiefs are crying. Take the trip around the league and get all your picks and fantasy nuggets just in time for the playoff run. Plus, is Mike Tomlin on the hot seat?Support the showNick on Instagram
Week 14, Top 5/Bottom 5, Backup QB's, and The FSU Debacle
Dec 7 2023
Week 14, Top 5/Bottom 5, Backup QB's, and The FSU Debacle
NFL's week 14 is here and both the Steelers and the Browns are coming off disapointing losses, but hey, at least they're not Florida State. Nick and Simon take their trip around the league and talk all thing Football. Support the showNick on Instagram
Week 13, The Return of Aaron Rodgers, Joe Flacco, & Evacuate the Studio!
Nov 30 2023
Week 13, The Return of Aaron Rodgers, Joe Flacco, & Evacuate the Studio!
Nick & Charlie dive into the week 13, NFL matchups and talk Fantasy Football playoffs. Plus coaches getting fired, Joe Flacco the Cleveland Brown, and The Steelers new look offense. Support the showNick on Instagram
Week 12, Browns/Steelers Aftermath & No More Fire Canada Chants
Nov 23 2023
Week 12, Browns/Steelers Aftermath & No More Fire Canada Chants
Week 12, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and a whole bunch of mediocrity. Join us as we discuss the Browns/Steelers aftermath, the firing of Matt Canada, and actually give thanks for the Detroit Lions.  P.S. Go Buckeyes!Support the showNick on Instagram
Week 11, Rivalry Week Pt. 2. Enter DTR
Nov 16 2023
Week 11, Rivalry Week Pt. 2. Enter DTR
The Cleveland Browns host the Pittsburgh Steelers in this week 11 matchup in the NFL and this game could mean the division. Can the Browns win without Deshaun Watson? Was Nick's prediction on DTR accurate? Plus the Trip Around the League and Fantasy Nuggets. Support the showNick on Instagram
Week 10, Top 5/Bottom 5 Update, The Stupid Ravens, & Shut Up Mike Greenberg!
Nov 9 2023
Week 10, Top 5/Bottom 5 Update, The Stupid Ravens, & Shut Up Mike Greenberg!
The NFL season is headed into week 10 and the Rivals deliver an updated Top 5/Bottom 5 with a lot of new names. Plus Fantasy Nuggets, the Trip Around the League, and Nick has a special message for Mike Greenberg.Support the showNick on Instagram
Week 9, Hot Seats, Trade Deets, & Bad QB's EVERYWHERE!
Nov 2 2023
Week 9, Hot Seats, Trade Deets, & Bad QB's EVERYWHERE!
NFL week 9 is here, and boy, the QB's starting this week, are, well... stink. We also review the trade deadline, the coaching hot seat, and take our trip around the league. Support the showNick on Instagram
Week 8, Trades, Super Fans, & Is Josh Allen Broken?
Oct 26 2023
Week 8, Trades, Super Fans, & Is Josh Allen Broken?
We're almost halfway through the NFL season and the trade deadline looms. We explore potential landing spots for trade bait, drop some fantasy nuggets, and of course take our trip around the league. Support the showNick on Instagram
Week 7, Welcome Back & Backups
Oct 19 2023
Week 7, Welcome Back & Backups
THE RUST BELT RIVALS ARE BACK.   We talk Steelers, Browns, take our Trip Around the League, drop Fantasy Nuggets, and have a whole lot of fun!Support the showNick on Instagram
Week 6, Quarter Season Awards, The Return of Cooper, & The Golden Bachelor
Oct 12 2023
Week 6, Quarter Season Awards, The Return of Cooper, & The Golden Bachelor
We're about 25% of the way through the NFL season and we dish out some quarter season awards for on the field and in fantasy. Plus we take our trip around the league, talk Cooper and Puka combos, and Nick comes to a wild conclusion. Bonus... Big Announcement Possibly in the WorksSupport the showNick on Instagram
Week 5, Top 5/Bottom 5, Giant's Get Sacked, & Is It Time to Root AGAINST The Steelers?
Oct 5 2023
Week 5, Top 5/Bottom 5, Giant's Get Sacked, & Is It Time to Root AGAINST The Steelers?
Nick heads into week 5 with his updated Top 5 / Bottom 5 and drops some Fantasy Nuggets during the Trip Around the League. Plus, is it time to start tanking as a Steelers fan to get one of the top QBs in next year's draft? Nick explains his thoughts. Support the showNick on Instagram
Week 4, The Dolphins Are Still Scoring, Justin Fields, & Taylor Swift
Sep 28 2023
Week 4, The Dolphins Are Still Scoring, Justin Fields, & Taylor Swift
We're headed into the NFL's week 4 matchups that feature a game in England, the high-powered Dolphins in Bill's Mafia, and the newest Kansas City Chief's fan. Plus all the Fantasy Nuggets or your fantasy football lineups. Support the showNick on Instagram