Ep. #16: Former NFL WR turned media mogul Brandon Marshall joins Peanut and Roman to share old war stories and talk about how he’s all-in when it comes to his post-football business ventures. Brandon shares what it was like making his way as a young player struggling with his own mental health in addition to what he thinks was one of the Bears' biggest mistakes back in those days. He also reflects on how amazing it was to play with so many great players throughout the years, why it was so import...
Feb 11, 2023•41 min
Ep. #15: Peanut and Roman are live from radio row for Super Bowl LVII talking to legends of the game about life off the field. This episode they’re joined by NFL Hall of Famer/University of Colorado head coach Deion “Primetime” Sanders and former NFL player/media personality Mike Golic. First, our dynamic hosts talk to “Prime” about his top 5 defensive players of all time and why he never ranks DBs. Deion also shares what he wants his coaching legacy to be and how he hopes to impact his players ...
Feb 10, 2023•33 min
As we inch closer to Super Bowl LVII, Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie joins Peter from Arizona to discuss the incredible connection between the Eagles and the Chiefs, what drew him to Nick Sirianni, and the one thing Philly fans keep telling him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 09, 2023•25 min
Days before the Super Bowl, Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt joins Peter to discuss the franchise’s model of consistency, the hiring of Andy Reid in 2013, the drafting of Patrick Mahomes in 2017, and his family’s love and passion for both football and soccer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 08, 2023•34 min
The Super Bowl is upon us, and Michael Robinson is here to give us an insider's perspective on the preparation of the teams in the weeks leading up to game day, and the game itself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 07, 2023•36 min
Dave Chamberlin has been working on NFL Honors since the very first time it aired eleven years ago. Days before Thursday night’s event, Chamberlin takes us through all the planning, booking, and execution that’s needed to put the NFL’s grandest night together. Peter also goes through the construction of both Super Bowl teams’ rosters and what makes them so unique. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 06, 2023•43 min
Ep. #14: Jake “the Snake” Plummer joins Peanut and Roman on the pod to talk about how he dove headfirst into the world of functional mushroom harvesting for their medicinal benefits. Plummer shares how the pandemic led him to the mushroom industry. He talks about the mission of his company Mycolove Farm, the types of mushrooms they grow, and why he believes they should be an integral part of everyone’s health and wellness routine. Plummer doesn’t claim to be a doctor, instead he calls himself a ...
Feb 02, 2023•38 min
72 hours after the heartbreaking loss in the AFC Championship Game, Bengals HC Zac Taylor joins Peter to discuss the Bengals' 2022 campaign, why there's reason for pride in Cincinnati, and what it's like to be forced to turn the page to next year when there's still that feeling of more football left to be played. Zac, then, tells us more about Joseph Ossai, the drafting of Joe Burrow, and what it was like being the throwing arm during the Rams' workout of Cooper Kupp in 2016. Peter opens the pod...
Feb 01, 2023•29 min
Two-time Emmy Award winner and Chiefs season ticket holder since 1988, actor Eric Stonestreet takes us through his experience in Arrowhead during Kansas City’s AFC Championship win over Cincinnati. Stonestreet shares stories about his friendship with GM Brett Veach, what he’s learned from Andy Reid, and why he doesn’t take a single snap of the Mahomes Era for granted. He also discusses his career’s many hits, the lessons learned from coming close but not being cast in “The Office”, and how he’s ...
Jan 31, 2023•56 min
This year's Pro Bowl is vastly different from anything you've seen in the past, and on this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and former Pro Bowler Michael Robinson take you through all of the changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Ep #13: Newly minted College Football Hall of Famer Reggie Bush joins Roman on the pod for a very personal interview between former teammates with the New Orleans Saints. They both share what it was like starting their careers in New Orleans at the same time the city was recovering from Hurricane Katrina. Reggie gets candid about being a “broken” man when he arrived in New Orleans, and how the city and the fans helped rebuild his spirit. He also shares the story of Sean Payton going rogue with t...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 23 min
On the same day he interviewed for the Arizona Cardinals HC job and just 48 hours removed from a heartbreaking 19-12 playoff loss in San Francisco, Dan Quinn joins Peter to discuss the magic that is Micah Parsons, leadership lessons he’s learned along the way, his favorite boxing match of all-time, and how he sees Philadelphia-San Francisco going down in the NFC Championship Game. Then, Ja’Marr Chase’s father, Jimmy Chase, joins Peter to discuss his son’s rise to stardom and what it’s like being...
Jan 24, 2023•54 min
On this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson take a holistic approach in an attempt to conclude just who may be the greatest quarterback of all time. Listen as they break down the numbers and put them in historical context to give us some clues as to how the current crop of NFL quarterbacks may fare in the history books. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Ep #12: Peanut and Roman are their own special guests on this week’s episode to share their second act journeys. We hear how their bromance formed as teammates during the Carolina Panthers Super Bowl run in 2015, and why an alligator fits into the story (9:45). They share different perspectives on the post-NFL transition: Peanut gets candid about the one thing he regrets doing when he left the game, while Roman explains how he avoided the post-NFL blues thanks to advice he got from Saints GM Mic...
Jan 19, 2023•39 min
Two-time Super Bowl Chris Long joins to discuss Peter’s Kliff Kingsbury to Thailand report from the weekend, Aaron Donald’s future with the Rams, and doing media on his own terms. Peter also welcomes in his friend Jeremy to do a big Baltimore Ravens deep dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min
It's awards season, and on this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson give us their picks for the best of the 2022 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Ep #11: Former Bills center Eric Wood was in Payco Stadium in Cincinnati when Damar Hamlin fought for his life on the field during a Monday Night Football game against the Bengals and he joins Roman to talk about the eeriness in the stadium that night. They both also speak on Damar’s remarkable recovery, and how that fateful night displayed the deepness of the NFL brotherhood. Eric also shares his story of being told of his NFL career was over while in the delivery room with his wife in labor. H...
Jan 12, 2023•45 min
The reigning NFL’s Executive of the Year sits down with Peter and sheds light on the many people who’ve played major roles in assisting Damar Hamlin in his moments of need. He also takes us into the building and what it was like when Buffalo returned a kick for a TD to open Sunday’s game versus the Patriots. Plus: Peter's friend Todd joins to preview the NFL's Super Wildcard Weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 2023•38 min
Peter Schrager weighs in on the coaching carousel, giving up to date conversations he’s had with Sean Payton, Sean McVay, and Kliff Kingsbury. Then Peter breaks down the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks upcoming wildcard game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 2023•21 min
Peter goes deep with the Belle of the pending Coaching Hiring Ball. Sean and Peter talk leadership, building a championship team, and whether or not Tom Brady is coming with him if he leaves Fox for a coaching opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min
The punter lifts the ball into the air and it's headed toward you! And so are 10 focused NFL professionals. What do you do? On this episode of the NFL explained podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson explain all that goes into that moment on the field when everything is flying toward one player as they cover, "The Art of the Punt Return". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 03, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Part 2 of the episode features listener submitted mailbag questions covering long shot playoff scenarios, Brady’s future, NYC and New Jersey restaurants, and some Behind the Scenes stories from “Good Morning Football”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2022•27 min
In Part One of our special end of year two-part episode, Super Bowl champion and Walter Payton Man of the Year Andrew Whitworth joins Peter to address the rumors of a potential return to the Bengals (which Peter helped prompt with a tweet this weekend). Whitworth shares some messages he’s received from Bengals fans and one of his favorite stories from his first year on the Amazon's “Thursday Night Football” crew. Peter also addresses Sean Payton coaching speculation and gives his two cents on hi...
Dec 27, 2022•21 min
Here on the NFL explained. podcast, Yams and M Rob talk a lot about the evolution of the game, and on this episode, they cover the running back. Listen as they discuss the rise of the running back in the game of the past, and how today's state of play is changing up the run game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Ep #10: Dr. Kevin Dyson, the man who gave the Music City a miracle, joins Peanut and Roman. He reveals whether – 22 years later – he believes that fateful throw from Frank Wycheck that forever placed the 2000 Titans in NFL lore was a forward pass or a lateral (4:15). Kevin also gets introspective about the years it took him to stop blaming himself for being one yard short of the would-be game-tying touchdown in Super Bowl 34, and how a meme of that play in his office motivates him to this day (9...
Dec 22, 2022•46 min
NBC’s Election Night and NFL Playoff Scenario Guru Steve Kornacki shares his unorthodox career path from local NJ county politics reporter to the NFL’s playoff odds authority. Kornacki goes into various team’s playoff scenarios and shares with us his reaction when he was voted as one of People’s Sexiest Men in 2020. Peter and Aaron discuss all things Buffalo, do some MVP chatter, and hit the Giants with die hard Big Blue fan and Internet sensation Eli Racks (@IamEliRacks). See omnystudio.com/lis...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min
The quarterback touches the ball during every play, so it makes sense that teams would go to great lengths to find the right talent, especially when it comes to picking a QB during the Draft. On this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson talk about all the considerations that teams take into account under this special circumstance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 20, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Ep #9 of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. On the show, co-hosts former All-Pro Charles “Peanut” Tillman and Super Bowl champion Roman Harper talk with NFL legends about how they’ve found success in their post-NFL careers. Today, they’re joined by 12-year NFL veteran running back and current Hollywood actor Thomas Q. jones . Thomas Jones was a bruising Pro Bowl RB who punished defenders on his way to 10,591 career rushing yards in his 12-year career. It was a career worthy of Hall of Fame co...
Dec 15, 2022•55 min
Peter is joined by Philadelphia Eagles' Running Backs Coach and Assistant Head Coach Jemal Singleton to discuss Miles Sanders’ breakout 2022 season, the culture Nick Sirianni has built in Philadelphia, and how Singleton’s military upbringing and training has been applied to his coaching style. Peter also discusses the amazing campaign Jared Goff is having, Baker Mayfield’s wild Thursday night, and his quest for the best wings in Buffalo this weekend. Taylor Kyles joins and makes us smarter with ...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 17 min
An NFL team is full of moving parts, and it takes special talent to be able to pull all the pieces together. This week on the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson talk about the role of a General Manager and what it takes to create a winning team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 13, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 14
