Hard Knocks Podcast

Andrew Siciliano breaks down the aftermath of cutdown week and what it means for the players and the team as the 53-man roster is finalized. Bills legend Steve Tasker reveals what stood out to him during training camp and whether or not the Bills can sustain their winning ways. Executive Producer Ken Rodgers shares the unique behind-the-scenes challenges of making this season of Hard Knocks. Learn...

As cut week looms for the Bills, Andrew Siciliano breaks down the “game of chicken” that is NFL roster construction and which fringe players have a chance to break camp in Buffalo. Bills Team Reporter Maddy Glab shares which players caught her eye during training camp and what it’s like working in the heart of Bills Mafia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Andrew Siciliano breaks down whether or not the Bills will find the intensity Sean McDermott is looking for or remain complacent. Hall of Famer and Bills legend Andre Reed shares which of his teammates would have thrived on Hard Knocks and how he’d react to a Bills Super Bowl victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Bills begin the preseason, Andrew Siciliano dives into the background of on-the-cusp players like Joe Andreesen, KJ Hamler, and Ray Davis. Then, Pat Harris, a diehard Bills fan and lead director of Hard Knocks, reveals what it’s like to share his hometown and team with the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Andrew Siciliano shares his insight into Bills training camp in Rochester, Josh Allen’s special relationship with Bills Mafia, and the return of Tre Wright. Seventeen-year veteran QB and Hard Knocks alum Ryan Fitzpatrick reflects on his time in Buffalo and reveals why he and Bills fans just get each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Siciliano debuts as host of the Hard Knocks podcast to follow the reigning MVP and his team prepare for the 2025 season in Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills. Stream the HBO Original Hard Knocks on HBO Max, then watch or listen to the official Hard Knocks podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears make their final cuts heading into week 1 of the 2024 season. Director of Photography Hannah Epstein joins Host Peter Schrager to discuss following and filming the Bears on Hard Knocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears wrap up the preseason, and Ian Wheeler tears his ACL. Host Peter Schrager goes behind the scenes with Hard Knocks Sound Supervisor Mark Ricci. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caleb Williams leads the Bears to another victory and Ryan Poles almost pulls off a trade for Matthew Judon. 3x Pro Bowler Kyle Long joins host Peter Schrager to reflect on his Bears tenure, and why thinks Williams may be the real deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caleb Williams takes his first snaps for Chicago, and host Peter Schrager chats with Bears GM Ryan Poles about assembling the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Peter Schrager breaks down the Bears' Hard Knocks debut and is joined by Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher to talk about what it’s like to be the face of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Giants get their guy in Malik Nabers and welcome their 2024 draft class. Showrunner Emily Leitner Cameron sits down with host Peter Schrager to discuss the creative twists and turns behind the very first Hard Knocks: Offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Peter Schrager breaks down the Giants approach to the draft and assistant GM Brandon Brown shares insights from behind the scenes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After moving on from Saquan Barkley, the Giants tackle free agency by landing Brian Burns, Jermaine Eluemunor, and Devin Singletary. GM Joe Schoen sits down with host Peter Schrager to discuss the highs and lows of the NFL’s free agent frenzy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Giants head to the NFL Scouting Combine to catch their 2024 draft prospects in action, and GM Joe Schoen weighs the cost of keeping Saquon Barkley. Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll joins host Peter Schrager to talk about the intensity of the combine and what the Giants are ultimately looking for to help them win.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the return of the Hard Knocks Podcast, host Peter Schrager is back to break down this rare window into an NFL front office. Schrager goes behind the scenes of Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants, interviewing Giants owner John Mara and NFL Films exec producer Ken Rodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Peter Schrager returns to the Hard Knocks podcast to follow not one, but two teams in 2024. First up -- Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants starting July 2nd. Then it’s Hard Knocks Training Camp with the Chicago Bears. Stream the HBO Original Hard Knocks on Max, then listen to the official Hard Knocks Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

HBO Sports and NFL Films are teaming up in-season to chronicle the 2021 Indianapolis Colts and their stretch run to the playoffs. It’s the first time Hard Knocks is happening in the middle of the season, and it’s the perfect team to track from here on out. Listen to the official trailer and don’t forget to stream Hard Knocks: Indianapolis Colts starting November 17 on HBO Max. See omnystudio.com/l...

Host Peter Schrager is joined by this season’s Hard Knocks Director and Senior Producer at NFL Films, Shannon Furman. Furman talks about what it’s like to shoot with Jerry Jones, how the famous drone shot came to be and her experience filming with Trevon Diggs’ adorable son Aaiden. Schrager also looks back at highlights from this week’s final show, including the return of CeeDee Lamb post-COVID-19...

Host Peter Schrager is joined by NFL Network reporter Jane Slater to weigh in on Mike McCarthy as a coach and share some inside stories from her time with the Cowboys. Schrager also looks back at episode highlights, including Dak Prescott’s violin moment back on the field and the battle between corner Travon Diggs and wide receiver Amari Cooper. Watch Hard Knocks: Dallas Cowboys on HBO Max. See om...

Host Peter Schrager returns to the podcast joined by a former Dallas Cowboys fullback Daryl “Moose” Johnston to weigh in on Dak Prescott and reflect on the Dallas Cowboys legacy.  Schrager looks at episode highlights, including the return of wide receiver Amari Cooper, a Jerry Jones helicopter ride and cornerback Trevon Diggs’ son Aaiden steals the show. Watch Hard Knocks: Dallas Cowboys on HBO Ma...

Host Peter Schrager returns to the podcast joined by a former member of Mike McCarthy’s Green Bay Packers’ team, Greg Jennings to learn more about the Cowboys coach. Jennings talks about his time with McCarthy and his approach as a leader. Schrager looks at episode highlights, including examining Cowboys Defensive Line Coach Aden Durde’s career and standout accent. He comments on the buzz around W...

Host Peter Schrager kicks off the 2021 season with guest and legendary sports journalist, Ed Werder. Werder discusses the targeted formula that could make the Cowboys an elite team in the NFL. Schrager looks at episode highlights, including the return of Dak Prescott and new kid on the block with a lot to prove, Micah Parsons. Watch Hard Knocks: Dallas Cowboys on HBO Max. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Peter Schrager returns as host of the Hard Knocks Podcast to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the brand new season of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ featuring the Dallas Cowboys. Stream Hard Knocks: Dallas Cowboys starting August 10 on HBO Max. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Peter Schrager speaks with Super Bowl champion Victor Cruz about his new role as host of HBO’s The Cost of Winning Podcast and what listeners can expect to learn from the program. Victor also shares who some of the guests will be and what he ultimately hopes listeners will learn from the podcast, which accompanies HBO’s The Cost of Winning docu-series. Lastly, the episode ends with a special...