Author: Seth Helman

An Open Letter to Kobe Bryant

Dear Kobe, Thank you. Thank you for your love to the game, for showing me your work ethic, and for sharing your gifts with the world. You taught me that when you get injured, you get back up, hit your free throws, and walk off the court.  You taught me not to take days off, […]

Protect the Shield Ep. 5: PTS All-Pro Selections

In today’s episode, Seth and Joe put their own spin on the All-Pro team as Seth takes on the AFC while Joe picks for the NFC. Afterwards, the two pivot to the NHL as they give their takes on Zdeno Chara moving on from Seth’s Boston Bruins to sign with Joe’s Washington Capitals.

Protect the Shield Ep. 4: Division Playoff Races | 12/16/20

After a bit of a layoff, Joe and Seth reconvene to go over the division races in both conferences, leading to discussions about the state of the Patriots, Texans, and WFT. The guys then dip their toes in the NBA waters to discuss the implications of Giannis Antetokoumnpo signing his record-breaking contract to remain in […]

Protect the Shield Ep. 1: Welcome to the Show

Welcome to Protect the Shield, is an NFL podcast hosted by Joe Pohoryles and Seth Helman! On a weekly basis, the two talk all things football, and everything in between. In the very first episode of Protect the Shield, hosts Seth and Joe talk midseason MVP picks and debate which position groups teams should avoid […]