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In the Season 2 Finale of the BTM Podcast - Takeo & Tutan celebrate all women for International Women's Day and Women's History Month and discuss the impact that women are making in the NFL. Also - the guys give a quick look into what's to come in Season 3. 👀 Join Takeo & Tutan for ‘Conversations’ on this Season 2 Finale episode of Behind the Mask Podcast, voted the Best Sports Podcast by the Bla...

NFL Referee Jerome Boger is a living legend among NFL fans for his calls on the field. He’s also a Black historymaker, blazing trails for others to follow. For Black History Month, NFL Vets Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes spoke with Boger to highlight his 17-year NFL officiating career—which includes Boger leading the first all-Black officiating crew in NFL history. Boger also shared his thoughts on:...

Tampa is officially ‘Tompa Bay’ after Tom Brady wins his 7th NFL Championship. NFL Vets Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes recap Super Bowl LV in this episode. The guys focus in on the big plays and players: Is Brady officially the NFL’s GOAT? Did Patrick Mahomes’ turf toe play a factor in Kansas City’s downfall? Did the defense win the game for Tampa Bay or did the offense lose it for the Chiefs? Who k...

Super Bowl LV Week is finally here. NFL Vets Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes have their big storylines and predictions. Will it be Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes? What impact will Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce have? And will the Bucs wideout Antonio Brown flex on ‘em? Of course, Takeo and Tu will finally reveal their HOT Super Bowl bet. The guys also have NFL trade talk with some insider scoop: Houston...

The GOAT vs. The MVP! Super Bowl LV is set with Tom Brady leading his Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs. But the road to the Championship hasn’t been easy for either QB. NFL Vets Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes dissect both teams in this BTM Conversations. The guys also discuss: • How the Bucs overcame Brady’s interceptions to win the NFC Championship • Are Tom Brady an...

Buffalo Bills RB Devin Singletary wasn’t even alive the last time the Bills were in an AFC Championship game. He may be young, but the second-year vet is ready to apply pressure against the Kansas City Chiefs in the game this weekend. Devin chopped it up with Buffalo Bills vets Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes about: The urgency to win the game and go to the Super Bowl The special success of the Stefo...

The AFC Championship game comes with a HITCH… Anthony Hitchens. The Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs linebacker gives us a sneak peek into the big game against the Buffalo Bills on this episode. Hitchens chopped it up with hosts and NFL Vets Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes about: • Beating the Cleveland Browns in the Divisional Round • What happens if Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes isn’t cleared to...

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner is racking up the honors. He deserves it after a tough 2020 season for the Niners. Warner chopped it up with our hosts and former Bills players Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes. Fred spoke on: • Receiving first-team AP All-Pro, his first Pro Bowl selection and the Niners MVP award • Playing through a 2020 season during a pandemic and rallying behind Jimmy Gar...

Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds is ready to make his own history in the Bills’ first home playoff game in 25 years this weekend! Tremaine, the 22-year-old two-time Pro Bowler, chopped it up with our hosts and former Bills players Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes. Tremaine spoke on: 1. The Bills’ playoff expectations after last year’s stinging loss to the Houston Texans 2. Being a leader on d...

We’re calling a replay on 2020 as we look back at our most memorable guests in this BTM Podcast Year in Review episode. This year, hosts Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes have chopped it up with NFL stars including Seattle’s DK Metcalf and football legends like Clinton Portis, Patrick Willis and Hugh Douglas. The guys were given a lesson on overcoming adversity by Olympic sprinter Justin Gatlin, and ru...

The NFL playoff picture won’t have one familiar team, the New England Patriots. NFL Vets Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes talk about it in this BTM Conversations. For the first time since 2008, the Pats won’t be in the preseason. It begs the question: Who was most important: Coach Bill Belichick or former QB Tom Brady (who’s still in the playoff hunt with Tampa Bay)? Takeo and Tu don’t agree on that o...

Back at it! The NBA Season 2020-21 tips off next week, and we’ve got your preview with Fox Sports Analyst Chris Broussard. Chris is dropping dimes to NFL Vets Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes with his NBA predictions and storylines: Can the Lakers pull off back-to-back championships? Is Kyrie Irving throwing major shade at Lebron James? Could COVID-19 concerns put the teams back in the bubble? Can loa...

In the NFL, they remember what you do in December. With weeks left in the season, what teams need a big push to the playoffs? NFL Vets Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes give their early playoff predictions and talk about how players and coaches are dealing with the stress in these final weeks. Plus, Matt Patricia is out. Darrell Bevell is in as the Detroit Lions new head coach. How did Bevell do on Sun...

Boxing greats Mike Tyson and Roy Jones, Jr. put on a show in the ring, but was their fight legendary or unnecessary? No knockout, but a lot of jabs. NFL Vets Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes sound off on the exhibition match between the 50+ year old fighters. Tyson hadn’t fought in 15 years. Jones looked a bit tired. The fight was declared a draw, but who really won? Was Jones’ safety ever in jeopardy...

Hip hop culture fuels the energy of the NFL. So, the Gucci Mane and Jeezy VERZUZ grudge battle is more than just locker room talk. NFL Vets Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes give their take on the epic battle and whether holding on to grudges in life (or in The League) is really worth it. The grudge between Gucci and Jeezy, two of Trap Music’s biggest stars, went on for more than a decade and caused be...

Hanging up the cleats. Hosts Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes tell their NFL departure stories. Did they leave the game on their own terms or not? For the first time, Takeo reveals the story of his controversial last game ever in the league. It might shock you. And, Tutan talks about leaving his dream NFL team. The guys also shed light on how some people can switch it up after those NFL checks stop. K...

Our military vets are not ‘suckers’ or ‘losers.’ Just ask Retired Colonel Gregory Gadson who lost both legs in an Iraqi bombing back in 2007. Gadson is a real American Hero who honored us with his story of survival, service and sacrifice for his nation while in the United States Army for more than 26 years. He also served on the gridiron as a former linebacker for West Point. Colonel Gadson opens...

Olympic Bronze Medalist Kristi Castlin has another hurdle to conquer… to get the GOLD! The Atlanta-native is already focused on the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Kristi took a break from training to talk about her Olympic win. Back in 2016, she, Brianna Rollins and Nia Ali took the bronze, gold and silver, respectively, in the 100m hurdles. Can it happen again? Kristi answers and also gets real with HOF No...

Olympic sprinter Justin Gatlin is still living life in the fast lane. He’s 38 and training for the Tokyo Summer Games in 2021. Justin opens up on Behind the Mask Podcast about making an Olympic comeback after taking the gold in the 100-meter dash back in 2004... sixteen years ago. Justin also goes in-depth with HOF Nominee Takeo Spikes and NFL Vet Tutan Reyes about: Returning to track and field af...

FlemLo Raps is a YouTube success story. His ‘What Happened To’ series on NFL stars has garnered him nearly 675K subscribers on his channel. Now, the YouTuber is giving Behind the Mask Podcast the exclusive on ‘What Happened to FlemLo Raps?’. FlemLo shares his personal story of how a young guy from Mississippi lost a college football scholarship to ultimately become a social media superstar. FlemLo...

Legendary linebacker LaVar Arrington tackles the state of NFL QBs and changes with his Washington Football Team. LaVar also shares thoughts on COVID in the NFL and memories from his Washington and Penn State days. Who could forget the amazing LaVar Leap, one of college football’s greatest moments! LaVar goes in-depth with @TakeoSpikes51 and @TutanReyes about: The future of Washington QB Dwayne Has...

FSU Great Charlie Ward on his Seminoles, Black NFL QBs Stigma, NY Knicks + More See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Philadelphia Eagles great DE Hugh Douglas gives an insider look at HBCU football in the wake of Deion Sanders’ coaching hire at Jackson State. Hugh was a first-round draft pick in 1995 from the HBCU Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Hugh also talks to Takeo and Tutan about: Bridging the gap between PWI and HBCU football recruiting His 2019 Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction...

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