Behind The Mask Podcast

Drew Bledsoe - quarterback NFL legendary for the New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills - stops by the BTM Podcast to chat with former Bills teammate Takeo Spikes and co-host Tutan Reyes on his NFL career. He goes "Behind the Mask' on what it was really like losing his starting spot to Tom Brady, how he felt about Bill Belichick, and his successful venture Doubleback Winery. Join T...

Inky Johnson - former Tennessee Volunteer football player and current motivational speaker stops by the BTM Podcast to speak on his journey from being an NFL prospect to now inspiring millions with his words on adversity and growth. Join Takeo & Tutan for Season 3, Episode 22 of Behind the Mask Podcast, voted the Best Sports Podcast by the Black Podcasting Awards in 2020. SUBSCRIBE & DOWNLOAD TODA...

Tamara "Ty" Young - former WNBA star - drops by the Behind the Mask Podcast to talk about her recent retirement from the league. Ty also opens up on her love for sneakers and why she ended up signing a deal with Reebok. Finally - she lets us know who is her GOAT: Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant. All that and more in this must-see episode. Join Takeo & Tutan for Season 3, Episode 21 of Behind the Mas...

Part two...Willie Anderson - Cincinnati Bengals great and NFL Hall of Fame nominee drops by the Behind the Mask Podcast to catch up with his ol' teammate, Takeo and talk about some of the stories during their years with the Bengals and how the game has changed from then to now. Willie also talks about training the next generation of offensive linemen with his WIllie Anderson Lineman Academy. Join...

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Brian Burns - defensive end with the Carolina Panthers - drops by the Behind the Mask Podcast to talk about his high expectations for the Panthers this upcoming season. Along with that - Brian opens up about his love for acting, what he thinks Sam Darnold brings to the team and which comic book characters are better - DC or Marvel. Join Takeo & Tutan for Season 3, Episode 17 of Behind the Mask Pod...

Ike Taylor - two-time Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers - drops by the Behind the Mask Podcast to talk about what he has been up to since he's retired from the NFL. He ranks the QBs in the AFC North and also shares his thoughts on why he thought it was time for Steelers QB Ben Rothleisburger to retire. Join Takeo & Tutan for Season 3, Episode 17 of Behind the Mask Podcast, voted the...

Takeo and Tutan are back on location at DSA Training to get the scoop on NFL players thoughts on their upcoming Season. Guests include Casey Hayward Jr. of the Las Vegas Raiders, Jerick 'Jet' McKinnon of the Kansas City Chiefs, Tyrell Adams of the Buffalo Bills, Antonio Hamilton of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and NFL veteran linebacker Alec Olgetree. Join Takeo & Tutan for Season 3, Episode 16 of Beh...

Takeo and Tutan go on location back to their old stomping ground, DSA Training in Marietta, GA to talk with legendary trainer Lily Adbelmalek about how she works with the best in the game, getting them ready for their upcoming season. Also, Casey Hayward Jr. (Las Vegas Raiders), Jerick 'Jet' McKinnon (Kansas City Chiefs), Antonio Hamilton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Tyrell Adams (Buffalo Bills) & Alec...

Takeo and Tutan sound off about the NCAA's new NIL policy for collegiate athletes. They talk about the pros and cons of the NIL and how this will help develop the next generation of athletes. Along with that - they discuss some of the athletes who are already taking advantage of the new policy in the best ways possible. Make sure you tune into this one! Join Takeo & Tutan for Season 3, Episode 14...

Fred Taylor - Jacksonville Jaguars legend and host of the I Am Athlete Podcast - hops on the podcast and talks why he deserves to be in the NFL Hall of Fame, how Brandon Marshall convinced him to start the 'I Am Athlete' Podcast and what the future holds for Jacksonville's 1st Round Draft Pick - quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Join Takeo & Tutan for Season 3, Episode 13 of Behind the Mask Podcast, vo...

Takeo and Tutan sit down with NFL All-Pro and Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett to talk about expectations on the upcoming season and what it means to give back. Plus Falcons 1st Round Draft Pick - tight end Kyle Pitts - drops by to talk about how he's enjoying Atlanta so far and what he's looking forward to in his rookie season. Finally, Baltimore Ravens legend and Hall of Famer safe...

Takeo and Tutan discuss what Father's Day means to them and it's time that Father's Day gets the same love as Mother's Day and other holidays! Listen to them sound off on what fatherhood means to them, what their best gifts were, and even hear some messages from past BTM guests on their thoughts regarding Father's Day. Join Takeo & Tutan for Season 3, Episode 11 of Behind the Mask Podcast, voted t...

In the latest episode of the BTM Podcast - Takeo and Tutan recap a wild weekend in sports and react to the Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson boxing debut, Floyd Mayweather v. Logan Paul fight and the Julio Jones trade to the Tennessee Titans. Plus - who would win in a fight between Takeo and Tutan? Join Takeo & Tutan for Season 3, Episode 10 of Behind the Mask Podcast, voted the Best Sports Podcast by the...

Darius Leonard - All-Pro and Pro Bowl Linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts - joins the BTM podcast to talk about his journey to the NFL and why he believes NFL scouts are lazy when it comes to looking for talent at the HBCU level for the NFL Draft. He also talks about his old school car collection, being raised by a brother who played in the NFL, his expectations for the 2021 NFL Season and his r...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month - Takeo & Tutan speak with Dr. Nyaka NiiLampti - VP of Wellness and Clinical Services of the NFL. Dr. NiiLampti speaks on the importance of mental health awareness within professional sports, what the NFL is doing to help their athletes and how we can look out for signs of someone struggling with their own mental health. Tune in to this very important and...

Takeo & Tutan give their "Tu Sense" on DK Metcalf's attempt to qualify for the Olympics in the 100 meter dash! Should people put some RESPECT on DK's name? The guys also give their take on who are the best all around athletes in the world! It should come to no surprise who they're going with. Join Takeo & Tutan for Season 3, Episode 8 of Behind the Mask Podcast, voted the Best Sports Podcast by th...

Takeo & Tutan react to the 2021 NFL Draft! Who were the winners and losers? What are they looking forward to seeing with this new class? And the fellas go at it about who wore the best draft day fit back in the day. You'll hear some stories from the guys you've never heard before. Tune in and don't miss this one! Join Takeo & Tutan for Season 3, Episode 7 of Behind the Mask Podcast, voted the Best...

Carlton Davis - Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - drops by the Behind the Mask Podcast to talk with Takeo & Tutan about winning the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their dominant defensive performance. Along with that, he speaks on his beef with Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas, facing Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, and why he considers himself a true 'lockdown...

Takeo and Tutan catch up with Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame legendary quarterback Donovan McNabb. They get his thoughts on why Black QBs are so criticized within the NFL. Plus, Donovan shares what he's been up to since retiring. He also talks about becoming part of Eagles' immortality and why he's not in the NFL Hall of Fame yet. Don't miss this jam-packed episode out now! See Privacy Policy at...

Antoine Winfield Jr. - Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - drops by the Behind the Mask Podcast to talk with Takeo & Tutan about: Winning the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers his rookie year Meeting Tom Brady for the first time Chucking up the "deuces" to Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill His relationship with his Father - former NFL All-Pro, Antoine Winfield Sr., If he was...

Takeo & Tutan sound off about the NFL's announcement of a 17-game regular season and what that means for players, owners, and fans. Who are the winners and who are the losers with this change? Join Takeo & Tutan for Season 3, Episode 3 of Behind the Mask Podcast, voted the Best Sports Podcast by the Black Podcasting Awards in 2020. SUBSCRIBE & DOWNLOAD TODAY! https://linktr.ee/BehindTheMask See Pr...

New Tennessee Titans - linebacker Bud Dupree - drops by the Behind the Mask Podcast to talk with Takeo & Tutan about his decision to join the Tennessee Titans in free agency, what he's spending his new $82.5 million dollar contract on, his top 5 NFL pass rushers of all time, raising pitbulls, and even reflects on his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Join Takeo & Tutan for Season 3, Episode 2 epi...

In Part 2 of our Season 3 Premiere of the BTM Podcast - Takeo & Tutan continue their conversation with NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens. T.O. joins the show to talk about his social activism, financial literacy, the dirty agents in the game, and his experience with agent Drew Rosenhaus. Also - T.O. calls out both Brandon Marshall and Justin Gatlin saying they "don't want the smoke" in a race agains...

In the Season 3 Premiere of the Behind The Mask Podcast - NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens,"T.O.", joins the show with Takeo & Tutan to talk about his new business venture Eighty-One Wines, shooting his shot at love with actress Olivia Munn, + has some real talk on the NFL Hall of Fame. Trust us, you're going to hear some things you've never heard about before! With so much being discussed - this e...