The NFL Players Podcast is a candid, unscripted series sharing the stories and personal journeys of NFL players– as told by the players. Hosted by captain of the New York Giants, Logan Ryan, Legend and Walter Payton Man of the Year recipient Charles "Peanut" Tillman, and Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams, new episodes are released on Wednesdays. Follow @nflplayerspodcast for updates and new episodes.
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Lorenzo Neal talks being the G.O.A.T. of fullbacks, body slamming teammates for fun, his business and media ventures
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Lorenzo Neal, former All-Pro fullback turned broadcaster and businessman, joins Peanut and Roman on the show. Lorenzo starts out sharing how cigarettes are involved in his welcome to the NFL moment. Lorenzo was also known as a world-class wrestler, and Roman shares the story how a teammate found that …
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DeShaun Foster talks earning UCLA head coach job, Janet Jackson Super Bowl texts, Eric Bieniemy’s influence
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, DeShaun Foster, former Panthers and 49ers running back and current head coach at UCLA, joins Peanut and Roman. DeShaun shares how he’s adjusting to the head coach lifestyle, and how it helps to have a Super Bowl-winning coach in Eric Bieniemy by his side. He also reveals what happened while he watched…
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Raheem Mostert talks Billabong surfing contract at 14, being on 7 teams in 2 years, finding his voice in media
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert joins Peanut and Roman. They start out talking about Raheem making waves as a teenage surfing prodigy, and why he turned down a contract to turn pro with Billabong at 14 years old. Raheem chose to pursue football, and he shares his journey going from college …
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Aaron Williams talks recovering from partial paralysis, horseback riding, coaching the next generation
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Bills defensive back Aaron Williams joins Peanut and Roman. Aaron is a man of many jobs, he’s a trainer, coach, model, you name it…and he joins the guys to share the many ways he’s channeled his competitive spirit after football. Aaron shares how despite making it big in the NFL he hasn’t forgo…
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Joique Bell talks going from Lions security guard to their RB, the Beast Quake, financial literacy,
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts episode, former running back Joique Bell joins Peanut and Roman. Joique shares his journey from being undrafted out of Wayne State University to making a name for himself with the Detroit Lions. We also hear how improbable Joique reaching the NFL was considering he grew up in poverty and before he realized his…
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Spencer Paysinger talks creating “All-American" TV show, navigating Hollywood politic , and his has he found his Super Bowl ring?
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former veteran linebacker and Super Bowl champion turned Hollywood screenwriter Spencer Paysinger joins Peanut and Roman. Spencer turned in a productive seven-year NFL career that included winning Super Bowl XLVI with the New York Giants. After retirement, he immediately found success as a Hollywood s…
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Muhsin Muhammad talks Nick Saban changing his life, old school vs new school NFL, transition from NFL to private equity
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former All-Pro receiver turned private equity businessman Muhsin Muhammad joins Peanut and Roman. The guys start out talking Super Bowls, including Muhsin’s record-setting touchdown catch in Super Bowl XXXVIII and playing with Peanut in Super Bowl XLI. Muhsin later shares how legendary coach Nick Saba…
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Rodney Peete talks choosing the NFL over MLB, overcoming alcoholism, Autism Activism
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former USC legend and 16-year veteran quarterback Rodney Peete joins Peanut and Roman. Rodney discusses what it was like being runner-up to Barry Sanders in the Heisman Trophy race then becoming his teammate the next season with the Detroit Lions. Rodney carved out a respectable NFL career, but he tal…
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Jon Dorenbos on career-ending heart surgery, Jeffrey Lurie locker room hangouts, how magic helped him cope with his father’s horrific crime
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, two-time Pro-Bowler Jon Dorenbos sits down with hosts Charles “Peanut” Tillman and Roman Harper. After being diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm following a trade in 2017 to the New Orleans Saints, Jon underwent immediate heart surgery that ended his football career. He opens up about that trade that sa…
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TJ Houshmandzadeh talks flag football with Snoop Dogg, getting his GED, bad boy Bengals teams, and more
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On this episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former All-Pro receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh joins Peanut and Roman for a spirited conversation. TJ explains why the talented Cincinnati Bengals teams he played with were known more for their disfunction than winning. Despite tough years early on, TJ talks about why he felt mixed emotions when h…
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Braylon Edwards talks friendly rivalry with LeBron James, overcoming opioid addiction, finding his voice in radio
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Pro Bowl receiver Braylon Edwards joins Peanut and Roman. Braylon didn’t come to sugarcoat. He came to be real. Braylon starts out telling the guys how his Detroit roots came out when he defended an elderly man from an attack at a local YMCA (3:50). He then talks about his wild days in the NFL,…
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Jamaal Charles on the Andy Reid system, his Special Olympics journey, and how therapy saved him from dark days after football
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, All-Pro running back Jamaal Charles joins hosts Charles “Peanut” Tillman and Roman Harper. Jamaal sits down to share his improbably journey from Texas high school phenom, to the NFL, to how he’s found direction in his post-football life. Jamaal also shares his devotion to the Special Olympics, and his…
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Andre Rison talks why he’s the G.O.A.T. receiver, the NFL’s Allen Iverson, and his rivalry turned brotherhood with Deion Sanders
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former All-Pro receiver Andre “Bad Moon” Rison joins hosts Charles “Peanut” Tillman and Roman Harper. Andre joined the guys from the 2024 Draft in Detroit. Andre shared with the guys what it was like becoming a star with the Atlanta Falcons alongside fellow star Deion Sanders. Andre was no stranger to…
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Marcus Spears on the DM that led to ESPN, Parcells tough love, his hoop dreams
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, ESPN Analyst and former NFL Defensive End Marcus Spears joins Peanut and Roman. Marcus, a.k.a. “The Big Swagu,” tells the guys how he got his nickname and how Commissioner Roger Goodell stamped it. He also reveals how his road to ESPN started with a DM he sent. Marcus shares why he chose football at L…
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Cam Jordan talks Hall of Famers from his 2011 Draft, where he ranks among all-time great D-Ends, shedding the nepotism label
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On this episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Saints All-Pro Cam Jordan joins Peanut and Roman for an entertaining and enlightening conversation. Cam starts off telling the guys why the 2011 Draft class he was in is the greatest in NFL history, and who he feels from that class will one day join him in the Hall of Fame. Cam shares how’s w…
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Darrell Green talks old beef with Jerry Rice, finally getting his jersey retired, running a 4.43 at 50
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green. He joined the guys the same day the Washington Commanders announced his #28 jersey would be retired by the organization. Darrell talks about that special honor and rekindling his relationship with organization under its new ownershi…
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Chris Harris, Jr. on his NFL retirement, Champ Bailey mentorship, reclaiming land in Tulsa
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by Super Bowl champion cornerback Chris Harris, Jr. During an improbable 12-year NFL career after going undrafted in 2011, Chris not only won a title, but he turned himself into an All-Pro, and was a vaunted member of the Denver Broncos “No Fly Zone” secondary that’s still …
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Donald Driver on Roman body-slamming him in a game, why he hates Peanut, and using his sports performance brand to support HBCUs
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl receiver Donald Driver joins Peanut and Roman. The guys recall some of their fierce battles on the field, including the time Roman body-slammed Donald, which he was penalized for, and another when Peanut tried to, playfully, break Donad’s arm. Donald is a dedicated su…
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TJ Ward on going from player to sports agent, legacy of the “No Fly Zone,” being part of a 151-game winning streak
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Super Bowl champion TJ Ward joins Peanut and Roman. TJ shares stories of what it was like when his Denver Broncos beat Peanut and Roman’s Panthers in Super Bowl 50, and how special it was to win it in his hometown. TJ’s winning pedigree started in high school, and he talks about playing at De La Salle…
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Stephen Tulloch on making the NFL work for him, going to coffee school, and the infamous ACL tear celebration
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On the latest NFL players: Second Acts podcast, former 11-year veteran linebacker Stephen Tulloch joins Peanut and Roman on the show. Stephen was one of the most respected linebackers in the game because of his production and ironman status. He’s carried that mentality into the business world as a successful real estate investor, coffee brand creat…
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Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes on finding competition in education, and athletes taking over the media space
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, we have a dynamic four-piece conversation when NFL legends Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes join hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. Takeo and Tutan are also in the podcast game with their “Behind the Mask” podcast, and the guys all share how they’ve found a passion for the space, and how it’s been a v…
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John Abraham on being HOF worthy, becoming sober, accepting himself
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman have a candid conversation with former All-Pro pass rusher John Abraham. Roman starts out sharing how he first noticed John from his elaborate collection of tattoos, then realized how much of a baller John was once they played. John tells his journey of how, despite only playing one y…
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Christian Ponder on creating “The Post” athletes’ network, his advice to retiring players, honoring Jackie Robinson
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former QB Christian Ponder joins Peanut and Roman. Christian shares his football journey playing at Florida St. under legendary coach Bobby Bowden to becoming a first-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2011. He also talks about what it was like having a front-row seat to history in 2012 when Adria…
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Steve Smith Sr. on the making of Agent 89, Grieving his NFL Career, and Combatting Homelessness through his foundation
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by NFL Media analyst and former All-Pro receiver Steve Smith Sr. Peanut kicks off the discussion by recalling a play when Steve took a would-be interception away from him. Steve then shares his approach to critiquing current players as a former player turned sports media an…
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Cam Newton on the “game changer” Super Bowl 50 moment, the pain of his Heisman, going viral being a skill
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman welcome their former teammate with the Panthers and 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton. It’s as wide-ranging an interview with Cam as you’re going to hear. The guys recount their one season playing together in 2015 and, for the first time, talk about what went wrong in their Super Bowl 50 loss t…
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Andrew Hawkins/Troy Jones on the future of VR gaming, Chris Johnson: Coffee Maven
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman welcome special guests Andrew Hawkins and Troy Jones, and Chris “CJ2K” Johnson. The start out talking with Andrew and Troy about their flourishing sports technology and gaming company “Status Pro.” As co-owners they discuss their latest success and how they secured $20 million in fund…
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Troy Vincent on Taylor Swift unawareness, the dual-threat QB era, football chip tech coming
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. In this episode, the pair don’t hold back with their hard-hitting questions, tackling the trending controversial questions that NFL fans and players want to know. Troy discusses the NFL's imminent i…
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Shaun Alexander on Chasing Barry Sanders' Record, Brian Urlacher and Peanut talk Bears '06 Super Bowl Run
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts Podcast NFL MVP Shaun Alexander and eight-time Pro Bowler, Brian Urlacher join Peanut and Roman. Shaun opens up about the honor of having an award named after him and reflects on the significance of his legacy in the NFL. He shares his goal of chasing his favorite player, Barry Sanders' career total of 99 rush…
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Deion Sanders on building a legacy, Lawrence Taylor on how he'd fare in today's NFL
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts Podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by two legendary icons of the game, Deion Sanders and Lawrence Taylor. Deion shares what a successful season will look like for the Colorado Buffaloes and how last year they instilled hope, but this year they’ll live up to expectations. He mentions how he doesn’t inherit a …
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Terrell Owens on staying in game shape at 50, Victor Cruz talks Super Bowl 46 memories
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts Podcast, Former All-Pro receivers Terrell Owens and Victor Cruz join Peanut and Roman. T.O. shares his fitness journey with the guys and, even at 50 years old, he mentions the possibility of playing in the newly-formed UFL. He also discusses his business ventures, and whether he can still run a 4.4 40-yard das…
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Commissioner Goodell on his NFL “holy s**t” moment, the Jets coaching job he almost took, and his rooting interests in a Super Bowl
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell pays a visit to Peanut and Roman on the latest episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. Roman starts out sharing how he and other players reacted to the commissioner getting the top job. In a stunning revelation, the commissioner tells the guys how in 1984 he almost took a job with the New York Jets coaching s…
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Matt Willig: His Almost Super Bowl-winning block, Playing Andre the Giant, Getting Advice from “The Rock”
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Peanut and Roman are back with a new episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast with Super Bowl champion turned actor Matt Willig. Coming into the NFL as an undrafted free agent, Matt talks about how he willed himself to a 14-year NFL career. He’s also been on both sides of Super Bowl finishes, including almost blocking the game-winning kick i…
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Kevin Boothe: Winning Super Bowls, Getting his MBA, the Quill and Dagger Society
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Super Bowl champion Kevin Boothe joins Peanut and Roman. Kevin shares his welcome to the NFL moment provided by Warren Sapp. He also talks about making it to the NFL from an Ivy League school. Kevin won two Super Bowls with the Giants, and shares what it was like to be on the field for "The Catch" mad…
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Nick Mangold: Winning for Jets Fans, Hall of Fame credentials, his BBQ business
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former New York Jets All-Pro center Nick Mangold joins Peanut and Roman. Nick starts out telling the story about drinking a beer during his Jets Ring of Honor induction speech. He also waxes poetic on what it’s like to play for the passionate Jets fan base his entire career. Nick shares why the 4th an…
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Jeb Terry: Being the Original Beast Mode, The Game-Changing Cosm Experience
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former NFL lineman and current CEO of Cosm joins Peanut and Roman on the show. Jeb and Peanut discuss growing up and playing football in Texas and Jeb’s journey to the NFL. Jeb then explains how he left the NFL to get his MBA and eventually became the CEO of Cosm, an entertainment and technology compa…
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Leslie Frazier on his aim to head coach again, the ’85 Bears D, the media game
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former NFL head coach and current NFL Media analyst Leslie Frazier joins Peanut and Roman on the show. When you get three DBs in one room they’re going to talk ball! The guys discuss how being a student of the game is just as important than being a great athlete. Leslie shares his coaching philosophy …
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Jessie Armstead: Legendary Texas Football Stories, “The U” Days, Being in Giants front office
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by Jessie Armstead, 11-year NFL linebacker and current Assistant to the GM for the New York Giants. To start the conversation, Jessie recounts the story of how he was struck with a butcher knife during a fight when he was 12 years old. Jessie survived, stayed out of trouble…
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Jason Avant: Gangs, God, Grandma, and the Gridiron – his story of perseverance
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman welcome 10-year NFL receiver Jason Avant to the show. Jason has a one-of-a-kind story of perseverance, and shares stories about his childhood growing up in the “Wild 100s” in the South Side of Chicago. He talks of overcoming gang violence, his stint as a drug dealer as a child, and ru…
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Brendon Ayanbadejo: His link to Super Bowl history, Honoring Kobe Bryant, the Orange Theory Empire
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Super Bowl champion Brendon Ayanbadejo joins Peanut and Roman. Brendon and Peanut reminisce about their time as teammates with the Chicago Bears, which included playing in Super Bowl XLI. Brendon also shares what it as like to be on the field for two of the most iconic kick returns in Super Bowl histo…
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Lorenzo Alexander: The One-Man Gang, Sean Taylor’s influence, Being a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by 15-year NFL veteran, and one of the most respected players during his career, Lorenzo Alexander. During a candid conversation, Lorenzo shares his journey as an undrafted rookie who flew across the country with cleats in a carry-on for a chance to play in the league, and …
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Devin McCourty: Winning Rings, Getting Mossed, Doing Football on TV
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut is solo for this interview with 3-time Super Bowl champ Devin McCourty. The former New England Patriots safety talks to Peanut about not just playing for Bill Belichick but having fun fooling Bill with his twin brother Jason. He also shares the inside stories of Tom Brady’s trash talk during th…
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David Tyree: “The Helmet Catch” anniversary, life-changing jail stint, soul-crushing retail
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Super Bowl champion David Tyree joins Peanut and Roman. David recounts the “The Helmet Catch” in Super Bowl XLII 15 years later, and what he would say to Rodney Harrison about it now. That game was the last of David’s career, but he shares why he wouldn’t trade that moment for a longer time in the NFL…
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Marques Colston: Near fight with Peanut, Being Professor Colston, Winning Super Bowl 44
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman welcome one of Roman’s former Saints teammates - and fellow Saints Hall of Famer - receiver Marques Colston to the show. They start out clearing the air over an incident between Peanut and Marques during a game in the 2015 season. It’s the first time they’ve seen each other since then…
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Nnamdi Asomugha: Embracing the Raider way, Why ’03 is best DB Draft, Hollywood stardom
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Former All-Pro cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha taps in with Peanut and Roman on the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. The guys welcome Nnamdi by saying his last name correctly, not like former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue on Draft day, as Nnamdi explains. Nnamdi reflects on his excitement entering the NFL turn to dread after owner Al Davis made hi…
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Ephraim Salaam: Navigating Hollywood as a writer, Finding Bel-Air, the Amazing Race debacle
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former offensive tackle, and renaissance man Ephraim Salaam joins Peanut and Roman. Ephraim takes you on his journey from his days as a hoop star at San Diego St. University, to 13-year NFL veteran, to Hollywood writer and producer. He’s currently a staff writer on the hit Peacock show “Bel-Air” and E…
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Carl Nassib: Meeting Taylor Swift, his Rayze app, being an NFL overachiever
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former defensive end Carl Nassib joins hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. Just a year into his retirement from the NFL, Carl is now the CEO and Founder of the volunteer partnering app Rayze. He shares with Roman and Peanut how the idea for the app came after a trip to a youth detention center in T…
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Dante Hall: Being the Human Joystick, Chiefs Ring of Honor, MJ over LeBron
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts episode, legendary return man Dante Hall a.k.a. “The X Factor,” a.k.a. “The Human Joystick,” a.k.a. “The Human Torch” joins Peanut and Roman. Dante electrified crowds as one of the NFL’s best returners, and he shares how that wasn’t the plan when he entered the NFL. He also takes us inside what it’s like to be…
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Jason McCourty: The Super Bowl LIII Play, From DB to morning TV, Fooling Belichick
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In this episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, hosts Peanut and Roman talk with cornerback turned analyst, Jason McCourty. Jason shares what it was like growing up with a twin, winning the Super Bowl alongside his brother Devin, his transition from football to broadcast, and the importance of his family. He also hints at some future twin …
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Shawne Merriman: NFL to MMA, a $32K team dinner, how he got "Lights Out" nickname
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In the latest episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, hosts Peanut and Roman sit down with Shawne Merriman, the 2005 Defensive Rookie of the Year. Shawne shares stories from his NFL days, including a memorable rookie dinner that left him with a $32,000 bill. He also talks about the injuries that eventually led to his retirement and how he …
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Bucky Brooks: Playing for Hall of Fame coaches, being the anti-hot taker, coaching with purpose
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Bucky Brooks: Playing for Hall of Fame coaches, being the anti-hot taker, coaching with purpose On the latest episode of the NFL Players: NFL Media’s Bucky Brooks a.k.a. “Team No Sleep Captain,” a.k.a. “Man of Many Jobs” joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. Bucky talks about his many jobs, and how writing is the foundation of the success he’s ach…
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