The Schrager Hour

Peter takes us inside the NFL's league meetings in Arizona, where he's in the middle of conversations with team owners, head coaches, general managers, and league officials. He discusses the current rift between the NFL and its officials, and how both sides are using the media to sway the public opinion. Then, Peter goes on to discuss his experience at the NFC coaches breakfast, what makes Mike Ma...

Peter offers his perspective and instant analysis on the Broncos-Dolphins trade that brings Jaylen Waddle to Denver and leaves question marks in Miami. Then, Peter details just how much there was to the A.J. Brown-to-the-Rams rumors from a week ago. After some careless, reckless, and completely absurd NCAA Tournament thoughts, Peter brings in Titans GM Mike Borgonzi. They talk about the Titans' re...

Peter unpacks the unprecedented Maxx Crosby situation in real-time with information from all three sides -- player , Ravens, and Raiders -- and sets the stage for the next shoes to drop. 13-year NFL veteran Chase Daniel joins to offer a player's perspective on the Crosby news and break down Malik Willis, Kyler Murray, Fernando Mendoza, and Ty Simpson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Peter previews what will be a wild start to free agency at the quarterback position. Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Malik Willis, Geno Smith, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Russell Wilson, Kirk Cousins, and Aaron Rodgers could all be playing elsewhere next season, and Peter lays out the landscape of the QB carousel we're about to get on. Longtime NFL coach and current Ohio State defensive coordinator M...

Peter gives the real lay of the land at the combine, including the bars and restaurants where decisions conversations are being had and decisions are being made. Peter goes through the schedule of events and details why this week is more about the general managers, coaches and agents than the actual players competing,  themselves. The first guest is Seahawks GM John Schneider , who not only takes...

Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Peter lists his top 5 Combine storylines he's following and provides his thoughts on the 21 new offensive coordinator hirings across the NFL. He, then, brings in longtime NFL GM and executive Tom Telesco to go through the following few months and what that entails for an NFL general manager. Telesco takes us through the draft proces...

Peter provides a full recap of all the parties, events, and concerts he attended at Super Bowl, and all the interactions, in between. He then presents his five winners of Super Bowl week, including those who dominated on the field and off of it. Comedian Adam Ray and actor Joel McHale, two lifelong Seahawks fans, join the show to recap their Super Bowl Sunday experiences. Dr. Phil and Joe Biden ma...

New Bills HC Joe Brady and Bills GM Brandon Beane sit down together with Peter to discuss the whirlwind last two weeks in which Buffalo named Joe Brady their head coach after losing in the Divisional Round. Brady details his approach to the interview, how he plans to evolve from OC to HC, Josh Allen's role in his interview process, and the criticism he receives from fans for relying too much on th...

Peter provides an instant reaction to the Bills hiring Joe Brady as their head coach, then goes into a deep dive discussion on the aftermath of the Rams' NFC Championship Game loss in Seattle. Having spoken to sources in Los Angeles, the loss -- 48 hours after the fact -- is still being felt in LA. Then, a discussion and appreciation for the three central figures behind Seattle's amazing re-birth:...

Peter offers his latest insight and reactions on the various coaching hires, vacancies, and gossip around league circles. He then details the Bills current dilemma, responds to the wild Wednesday press conference, and projects who he thinks has the inside track on being the next Buffalo head coach. Actor Josh Lucas , a die-hard Seahawks fan, previews this weekend's NFC Championship Game, takes us...

Peter starts the podcast with a look back at the 9-year-anniversary of the Los Angeles Rams hiring of Sean McVay and what that decision meant for the franchise and how swinging the bat on a homerun hire can change an organization forever. Peter uses the McVay hire to detail the rising stars of this coaching cycle--Nathan Scheelhaase, Klint Kubiak, Chris Shula, and Jaguars offensive wunderkind Gran...

Peter begins the episode with a reaction to the news out of Washington, that offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury would be moving on after a "mutual parting of ways,” and uses that as a springboard to analyze and dissect just how crazy the NFL can be. Year to year, things turn over, and the success of one season can play no role in security and comfort heading into the one after that. From Washin...

Peter starts the podcast with a deep dive discussion on the 2025 MVP award. With an opportunity to put the award away the last two weeks in Primetime, Matthew Stafford has left the door open for Drake Maye to win the honor. Or is there room for a third option? With a big performance Saturday night versus Seattle, Peter lays out a world where Christian McCaffrey walks away with the honors. Coach of...

Peter opens the show with thoughts on the Dolphins following their Monday night loss in Pittsburgh, why the Buccaneers loss to the Falcons was so absurd, and who needs to step up in Green Bay now that Micah Parsons is out for the season. Trevor Lawrence is the Week 15 Player of the Week for his masterful day against the Jets and Fernando Mendoza is the Sports Media Winner of the Week for his raw a...

Peter starts the podcast by recapping a weekend in Los Angeles, in which he watched what could have been the end of the Chiefs dynasty alongside Troy Aikman, listened to Arnold Schwarzenegger walk through a hotel lobby, discussed movies with Ryan Clark and Marcus Spears, and watched one of the weirdest "Monday Night Football" games ever. Peter weighs in on Josh Allen's potential to go back to back...

Peter recaps his trip to Foxborough, where he goes down memory lane, and is blown away how quickly it took to do a complete rebuild in New England. The Patriots made a statement to the rest of the league in a blowout win over the Giants and it doesn't look or feel exactly like it did during the Belichick era. He, then, pays tribute to the halftime show in Detroit on Thanksgiving, as well as the fi...

Fresh off a pivotal week in NFL action, Peter gives his flowers to the Los Angeles Rams and the historic tear both the team and their quarterback are on. He, then, doubles down on his Cowboys optimism, while detailing why the Indianapolis Colts could be in trouble. He gives out his Player of the Week award and his Sports Media winner of the week award, and has the hottest of hot takes-- he's offic...

Peter details his 48 hours in Las Vegas, a dinner with Troy Aikman to be remembered, and why Bravo Con was all the rage. He then discusses why Bears fans are allowed to be excited, why Chargers fans should be concerned, and why Eagles fans live in a constant in-between. Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph joins the show and goes in-depth on what makes Denver's defense so dominant, working w...

Peter starts the show with another epic travel story, which included multiple delays, cancelled flights, and ended in an unlikely "First Take" appearance in New York City on Monday morning. He, then, recaps the Packers' shortcomings in Monday night's loss to the Eagles, why this weekend's Seahawks-Rams game could actually be the biggest game in the NFC this season, and gives out his awards for bes...

It's a trade deadline bonanza on the Schrager Hour. Peter reacts to the Jets trading away two top ten picks and team leaders, the Colts going all in on 2025 and Daniel Jones, and the Cowboys making moves to salvage a horrendous defense that has plagued them all year. Peter also highlights the work John Schneider has done in Seattle, JJ McCarthy's return, and Matthew Stafford's mastery at 37. Then,...

Peter starts the podcast with a recap of what he witnessed Monday night between the Commanders and Chiefs, as well as a few thoughts on the 2024 QB Class and why all eyes are now on JJ McCarthy to deliver for Minnesota. He gives out his awards for player of the week and sports media person of the week and then welcomes in a dynamo of a guest in Michael Irvin. "Irv" takes us back to his days as one...

Peter recaps an enlightening trip to Seattle, where the performances of Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Leonard Williams leaves him wondering if the Seahawks are way better than they're being treated in the media. He gives his player of the week and sports media winners of the week before highlighting why Jordan Love can ruin the Aaron Rodgers Sunday night extravaganza in Pittsburgh this week. Sean McVay j...

Peter starts the podcast with a first-person account of his experience around the Atlanta Falcons and up close and personal as the sideline reporter from ESPN's Monday Night break through win in Atlanta. The running back love fest continues with some respect for Rico Dowdle and his performance against the Cowboys, his former team.  Chris Russo is our sports media winner of the week after an all-ti...

Peter starts the podcast with praise for Sean Payton and his Broncos for an epic win in Philadelphia, as well as some behind the scenes on how Payton handled both the week and the victory celebration afterwards. Peter gives out his NFL and Sports Media Winners of the Week and, then, brings on Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell. Fresh off a gutsy win over Cleveland and a two week European adventure, "KOC"...

 Peter opens the show with a breakdown of his meetings with the Jets and the Dolphins in advance of Monday's showdown, and why Jets fans need to remain patient after just one month into Aaron Glenn's tenure as the head coach. He, then, breaks down the Liam Coen-Robert Saleh drama and why there may have been a little more to it from the Jacksonville side. After giving his sports media and player of...