Who hosts Necessary Roughness Podcast?

Necessary Roughness Podcast is hosted by Nikolas Donadic. They have published 60 episodes. The show covers sports, with a football focus.

What has Necessary Roughness Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 258): NFL Week 4 Preview! Plus, Nik Debates if the Browns are Somehow Actually Contenders", "Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 257): NFL Week 3 Preview! Plus, Nik’s Take on Green Bay Packers HC Matt LaFleur’s Job Security", and "Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 256): NFL Week 2 Preview! Plus, Nik Wonders if the Kansas City Chiefs are Back". The latest went out on 3 Oct 2026 and ran about 64 minutes. These are from season 10. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Necessary Roughness Podcast publish?

Necessary Roughness Podcast publishes weekly, a median of 7 days between episodes. Episodes average about 67 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 60 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Necessary Roughness Podcast?

For Necessary Roughness Podcast, Booking Probability sits at 31/100, Listen Score at 25/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. There is no verified contact on file, so the show website is the route in.

Who should pitch Necessary Roughness Podcast?

Necessary Roughness Podcast covers nfl, football analysis, football, sports commentary, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Necessary Roughness Podcast

Hosted by Nikolas Donadic · sports · EN · 60 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Every Friday night, host Nikolas Donadic breaks down the week that was in the NFL. He dives into the matchups that stood out and previews Sunday’s upcoming matchups.

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What is Necessary Roughness Podcast?

Necessary Roughness Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Nikolas Donadic, with 60 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode #9
Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 258): NFL Week 4 Preview! Plus, Nik Debates if the Browns are Somehow Actually Contenders
Oct 3, 20261h 4mS10
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 4 matchups. He also touches on the Ravens last-second win over the Cowboys, wonders how the Eagles got bullied so badly on Monday Night Football, and discusses which struggling team is worse off: the Patriots, the Chargers, or the Packers. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Episode #8
Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 257): NFL Week 3 Preview! Plus, Nik’s Take on Green Bay Packers HC Matt LaFleur’s Job Security
Sep 26, 20261h 16mS10
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 3 matchups. He also touches on yet another Ravens blown lead, weighs in on the disappointing LA Chargers, and discusses the odd newly unearthed cheating accusation Broncos HC Sean Payton lobbed at Seahawks HC Mike MacDonald. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Episode #7
Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 256): NFL Week 2 Preview! Plus, Nik Wonders if the Kansas City Chiefs are Back
Sep 19, 20261h 12mS10
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 2 matchups. He also touches on the Buffalo Bills impressive first two performances, debates if the Chargers or Packers disappointed more, and weighs in on some unexpected recent stories involving NFL legends Drew Brees, Andre Johnson, and Joe Thomas. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Episode #6
Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 255): NFL Week 1 Preview! Plus, Nik’s Take on Drake Maye’s Season Opener Disasterclass
Sep 13, 20261h 3mS10
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 1 matchups. He also touches on the disappointing showing from the Los Angeles Rams, discusses the Texans decision to table contract talks with QB CJ Stroud, and wonders why every season must start with Giants-Cowboys in primetime. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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Episode #10
Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 254): 2026 NFL Kickoff Special and Season Preview! Plus, Nik Gives Out His Preseason Awards Picks
Sep 5, 20261h 18mS5
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic breaks down the upcoming NFL kickoff matchups, as well as reveals his preseason pick to win the Super Bowl. He also wonders if the Bills new stadium will give them better luck for a playoff run, debates if the Rams are really poised to stomp through the league this season, and can’t help but weigh in on The Athletic’s recently released findings on the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel drama. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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