4th down & under by The Clarke Bros

Last Updated: October 22, 2025
Welcome to 4th Down and Under, where Australian brothers Jarrad and Ashley bring a fresh, international perspective to the NFL. We blend Aussie humor with gridiron expertise to deliver a unique take on America's favorite sport covering everything from the primetime showdowns to the under-the-radar matchups.As proud Aussies, we shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked heroes of special teams, the punters especially those Aussies breaking down barriers in the NFL and College football.Fantasy enthusiasts and betting aficionados will find valuable tips and weekly spread analysis to inform their decisions. But whether you're a seasoned NFL veteran or a curious newcomer, 4th Down and Under caters to all levels of fandom. Follow us on social media and visit 4thdownandunder.com for extra content and stats.
Now Let the Hair Down, Open Up a Brewski
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! From Australian slang confusion to NFL free agency analysis, we're covering more ground than a fullback in Kyle Shanahan's offense.

Miami's A+ Empire vs Arizona's Failing Facilities: NFLPA Rankings Revealed
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! While some teams can't afford to feed their millionaire players breakfast, we're serving up a full five-course analysis of the NFLPA Report Cards that has us wondering if Cardinals players might get better facilities working out at our home gyms. From weight room F-minuses to first-class coach controversies, we're exposing which billionaire owners are too cheap to fix their plumbing and which ones are rolling out the red carpet with daycare services and personal chefs.

Bruce Feldman Had Him on the Freaks List
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! From the NFL Combine measurements to Korean fried chicken entrepreneurship, we're covering more ground than Isaiah Bond promised before his disappointing 40-yard dash. This week's breakdown includes:

The Brightest Stars Burn Out the Quickest: That's Just Science
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! From house explosions in Switzerland to the latest NFL trade developments, we're covering more ground than a fifth-round pick in Kyle Shanahan's offense. This week's comprehensive breakdown includes:

Tom Won't Kiss Either of Those Quarterbacks on the Lips
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! From three-day moving adventures to the NFL's coaching carousel, we're covering more ground than a U-Haul packed with questionable life choices. Between Ash's body-breaking furniture hauls and the Cowboys' budget-conscious coaching decisions, we're diving deep into why some transitions are smoother than others.

Sometimes You Have To Take Your Shirt Off And Question Your Life Choices
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! While the Eagles soared to Super Bowl glory, we're diving deeper than just X's and O's this week - from questioning if Travis Kelce's ready to trade cleats for Taylor's tour bus to debating whether listening to the same song 35 times straight is a sign of genius or madness. Between impromptu street fight mediations at coffee shops and Swiss moving horror stories, we're covering more ground than Saquon Barkley wasn't allowed to in the big game (that's 57 yards, for those counting).

Superbowl LIX: Elon Named it X For a Reason
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! From debating the aesthetics of Super Bowl Roman numerals to breaking down the biggest game of the year, we're covering it all in our inaugural Super Bowl special. But first, we can't ignore the week's biggest headlines - the shocking Luka Doncic trade that sent the NBA world spinning, and Jaden Smith turning the Grammys red carpet into an architectural showcase with his house-hat ensemble (while his sister Willow apparently visited a very creative dentist). Once we've processed all that, we'll dive into our comprehensive Super Bowl preview between the Chiefs and Eagles.<...

The Clarke Bros Pro Bowl Skills Challenge
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! From the Eagles' dominant rushing performance to the Chiefs extending their one-score game streak, Conference Championship weekend delivered the drama we expected - even if one game ended up more lopsided than anticipated. Meanwhile, the Jaguars' head coaching search took more turns than a mountain road, culminating in Liam Cohen's viral "Duval" moment, and we debut our own Pro Bowl skills competition with a battle of NFL knowledge that proves some records are better left unresearched.

Conference Championship Week: Romo's Bricked Up for This One
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under's International Edition! Coming to you from a luxury bathtub in the Maldives (literally), Jarrad joins us between snorkeling sessions and welcome cocktails, while Ash holds down the fort in a snowy Austin. Despite the 12-hour time difference and questionable hotel WiFi, we're breaking down the Conference Championship matchups, debating whether Taylor Swift's inevitable tears will make better TV in the conference round or the big game and wondering if Zane Gonzalez might just break Commander fans' hearts.

Bonus: The Lost Divisional Round Chat
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Well, fair to say we stepped in it last week—like a wayward punter on a soggy field. Instead of treating you to the Divisional Round breakdown, we accidentally edited in our Wild Card waffle.

Divisional Weekend: Sometimes You Die At The Pro Bowl Plateau
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! As we ascend the playoff mountain, we're debating whether we've hit the apex with this loaded Divisional Round slate or if we're still climbing toward Super Bowl glory. Between Brady's commentary growing pains and AJ Brown's "Inner Excellence" sideline book club, Wild Card weekend gave us plenty to dissect - but now we're onto what many consider the best weekend of NFL football.

Wildcard Weekend: When Your Mama Cusses You Out, You Play Different
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! After unexpectedly going AWOL for two weeks (sorry, Mom - we know you were worried!), we're back to tackle the Wild Card Weekend. Between Christmas Day football, Boxing Day cricket, and New Year's celebrations, the schedule got away from us - but like a well-rested starter, we're back and ready for the playoffs. The break has given us fresh perspectives on everything from Lamar Jackson's transformation since his mama's mid-season criticism to the Lions' concerning defensive injuries, where Aidan Hutchinson remains their sack leader despite not playing since October.

Week 16: The Clarke Bowl Cometh
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! Technical difficulties strike again as we lose the majority of our recording, but we're pushing through with what survived - including a deep dive into fantasy football playoffs and championship aspirations.

Week 15: The Man Just Wants His Pants Around His Ankles
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! Despite peak season pressures and seasonal sickness, we're pushing through like Josh Allen against the Rams - putting up the numbers but not quite getting the result we wanted.

Week 14: I'm Taking The Highway, He's Taking The Backroads
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! When life throws you a six-hour drive across Tennessee, you record the episode from a Chinese restaurant parking lot. That's exactly what we're doing this week, as Ash brings us tales from his Jacksonville pilgrimage - including a front-row seat to the Trevor Lawrence/Azeez Al-Shaair chaos, premature fan exodus before the Mac Jones' revival, and some colorful fan commentary during the sideline brawl. Meanwhile, we're reviewing King Delicious' questionable wonton soup between stops at various Walmart parking lots, proving the show must go on, even if we're recording it from the outskirts...

Week 13: Boundary Cams Don't Exist & Neither Does Giants Leadership
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! From Mike Pereira's revelation about the NFL's inequitable boundary cam system to Tom Brady getting notes from Fox executives, we're covering it all this week. The Giants' offensive struggles continue as Malik Nabers voices his frustration, while we break down the epic rushing title race between Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry. All this while Ash prepares for an 18-hour Thanksgiving pilgrimage to Jacksonville.

I Don't Call Plays, I Just Play Football
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Jarrad reports his Swiss commute observations, where suited businessmen on manual scooters and mysterious bike light thieves have him questioning European culture. We dive into our definitive Canton picks and Hall of Fame credentials with some help from Chat GPT's creative interpretations of Ricky Watters' career.

Week 12: The Man Wants To Be Draped In Satin
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! This week's episode features a passionate – and completely unexpected – deep dive into NFL helmet design philosophy, where we learn that a man simply wants to be "draped in satin" and that matte finishes with metallic accents are "just a good way to live." We also tackle the great uniform debate, with the Texans' bold red horns and Vikings' winter whites stealing the show, while comparing how different cities handle their winter preparations (spoiler alert: Texas power lines with icicles are basically Game of Thrones-level dangerous).

We Know Where The Damn Sun's Going To Be
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The Friday energy reaches new heights as we achieve peak comfort with both Clarke Bros finally embracing the robe life. Jarrad rocks his signature wool while Ash debuts in what can only be described as a "size-ambiguous, origin-unknown" waffle-weave number(we're not asking questions). Between our Mom's morning elixir recipes that might rival Aaron Rodgers' cayenne concoctions and her unfiltered feedback, including her mid-podcast napping schedule, we're keeping it real with our day-ones. Plus, we're unveiling a fresh segment that's got us more excited than Jerry Jones talking about stadium architecture.

Week 11: French Door Dreams & Home Field Advantage
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! After last week's marathon Trade Bonanza and our recent international adventures, we're finally back home and settled into our regular rhythm. While reflecting on our extended coverage of seventh-round picks (lesson learned for next year!), we dive into how NFL teams handle international travel - from private chefs and familiar food to the impact of sleeping in strange beds and dealing with jet lag.

The Great Trade Bonanza: Jerry's Kaleidoscope Vision
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We're breaking format this week with a special Trade Deadline bonanza!

Week 10: Commissioner Wagner & The Saints' New Rizzler
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We're back and firing at 2:40am for another episode of 4th Down and Under.

Wide Berth Energy, Airport Pirates & Pepper Water
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Jarrad and Ash bring you another relaxed Friday edition, with Ash coming in from the Bahamas complete with pirates, live bands, and unexpected airport hospitality, while Jarrad maintains his robe-wearing tradition.

Week 9: Trading Tales & Divisional Battles
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The Clarke Bros dive into the art of fantasy football trading, sharing personal stories of negotiation tactics and discussing the psychology behind trade talks. From using nicknames to establish familiarity to the emotional attachment many managers have to their drafted players, they explore what makes trades tick in both fantasy and the NFL.

No Guardian Caps in this Bob of Seal
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We're keeping the Friday tradition alive with another relaxed edition. Jarrad's still rocking the robe life, this time from home, while we get some insightful podcast notes from our Mum. Meanwhile, Ash reports back from Friday Night Lights at Westlake High, complete with special teams analysis, and the shocking discovery of $6 Chick-fil-A sandwiches at the concession stand.

Week 8: Prison Walls & Aussie Calls
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Super-Sized Hearts: Jim Harbaugh & Chicken Big Macs
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We're easing into the weekend with our relaxed Friday edition for Week 7. Jarrad calls in from his Greek vacation, where he's living his best bathrobe life and critiquing all-inclusive resort breakfast etiquette. Meanwhile, Ash dives deep into the global impact of the Chicken Big Mac and whether Seal's discography justifies his superstar status.

Week 7: X's and Ouzo (Sun, Sand, and Soon-to-be Activated)
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Ash is holding down the fort in Austin while Jarrad's relaxing in sunny Greece as we give you the top 5 matchups from Week 7 & an update on Nic's Vegas survivor pool journey - is he still alive?

We're Locked in Like Kyler Murray on a Saturday
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Breakdown of major NFL headlines:

Week 6: The Practice Window is Wide Open & We're Full Speed
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Week 6 Preview:

Week 5: We're Off the PUP & Warming up
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Welcome to 4th Down and Under! We're finally off the PUP list and ready to tackle Week 5 of the NFL season.

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