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Peter shares stories from a wild few days in Los Angeles and New York City, and weighs in on the Trey Lance situation in San Francisco. Then, University of Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch joins to share details of his incredible coaching journey, lessons from Pete Carroll, Sean McVay, and Bill Belichick, and incredible details from watching the NFL Draft with his college roommate, Eagles GM Howie Ro...

With fantasy football draft season upon us, Peter sits down with Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Craig Horlbeck from the Ringer Fantasy Football Show. Danny, Danny, and Craig have a top fantasy football podcast and Peter hosts the ultimate fantasy draft preview with them. Topics range from their favorite sleepers, to the rookies they love, to the “old” guys they’re still taking in 2023. Then, they...

Peter shares what he's heard on the Dalvin Cook and Ezekiel Elliot singings, and then on the day his Netflix special “37 and Single” premieres, comedian Jared Freid joins Peter to discuss dating apps, touring the country and seeing America, and the dog-eat-dog world of standup comedy. Jared’s brother Harry is a Director of Research & Analysis Coaching with the Chicago Bears, and he discusses s...

Brandon Beane joins Peter after a training camp practice in Rochester. In the chat, they discuss the machinations behind the selection of first round pick Dalton Kincaid, the bounceback from last year's disappointing finish, and updates on both Von Miller and Stefon Diggs. Beane, then, shares his career story-- jumping from the PR side of the Carolina Panthers front office to the operations group,...

Peter does a deep dive and goes behind the scenes on his news-making interview with Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers’ response to Sean Payton led every sports site and TV show on Monday, and Peter breaks down how it came to be and what led to the interview of the summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter is joined by 4-time Super Bowl champion and 5-time 1st Team All-Pro Rob Gronkowski for a delightful 40-minute chat on Gronk’s career, his current daily routine, and thoughts on his former teammate Tom Brady. Gronk goes in depth on his near-trade to Detroit, why his injury-shortened 2016 season could have been his very best, and his thoughts on Jimmy Graham returning to football after a two-y...

Jaguars OC Press Taylor joins Peter to discuss a wide array of topics. First, they go through Press’s start and the highs and lows of his career. Then, they go deep on the special talent that is Trevor Lawrence and Press's unique relationship with his brother, Bengals HC Zac Taylor. Press’s run with the Eagles was a pivotal one, and he goes through his time with Chip Kelly, Nick Foles, Carson Went...

Lions GM Brad Holmes had to take an unorthodox path to his current position as GM, but used the life lessons obtained along the way to empower him on his journey. Holmes discusses his time as an Enterprise Car Rental employee, his work as a media relations intern with the Atlanta Hawks, and the many mentors who urged him to keep going. He also takes us through the first round pick selections of Ja...

After eight years in Dallas, Kellen Moore has a new gig, coaching Justin Herbert and running the Los Angeles Chargers offense. Kellen takes us behind the curtain and into the locker room, sharing from what he's seen from Justin Herbert thus far, his utmost respect for Dak Prescott, and his awe of both Matthew Stafford's and Calvin Johnson's super human traits. Kellen also provides some great persp...

After a one-year stint as a head coach in Denver, Nathaniel Hackett is back with Aaron Rodgers as they look to bring long awaited glory back to the New York Jets. Peter and Hackett go deep on what makes his relationship with Rodgers so special, what Hackett has learned from being a coach's son, his life lessons from his one year in Denver, and the best passes he's seen the 4-time MVP make in both...

Peter goes deep with second-year Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah just days after the release of RB Dalvin Cook. Kwesi talks about his unorthodox path to the GM position, his application of skills honed on Wall Street in the football world, and walks us through his approach to decision making and roster building. Adofo-Mensah goes rapid fire on everything from Kirk Cousins' greatest qualities to his...

EP #30: Peanut calls this episode’s guest “The Key to the City” and “The Godmother of NFL Players.” Her name is Tracy Perlman. She’s the NFL’s SVP of Player Operations, and she is the gatekeeper for all things regarding the well-being of players. Tracy has spent her entire 31-year career with the NFL. For the last six she has fostered a community amongst current and former players, and her departm...

Hank Azaria is the voice and face of some of your favorite roles in television and film history. He's also a tortured New York Jets fan. Peter goes deep with Hank on his love for the Jets, his feelings on Aaron Rodgers, and his career in show biz.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Second Acts on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3ikkR2Q Follow Roman Harper on Instagram: @Harp_41 Follow Peanut Tillman on Instagram: @peanuttillman Ep #29: It’s a first on the NFL Players: Second Acts pod - a duo! The brothers’ Holt: Rams legend Torry Holt and his brother Terrence, who was also a six-year NFL veteran, join Peanut and Roman on the pod. It’s fitting that they’re on together since th...

Watch Second Acts on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3ikkR2Q Follow Roman Harper on Instagram: @Harp_41 Follow Peanut Tillman on Instagram: @peanuttillman EP #28: The gentle giant D’Brickashaw Ferguson sits down with Peanut and Roman on the latest episode of the NFL Players Second Acts pod. D’Brick lived up to expectations as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2006 draft. He anchored the Jets offensive line d...

Legendary actor and comedian David Cross joins to discuss his acclaimed career in entertainment. From “Mr. Show” with Bob Odenkirk to “Arrested Development” to the hundreds of cities he’s toured doing standup, Peter and David chop it up like old friends. There’s a strong defense of Matt Ryan’s career, some “Chipmunks” movies talk, and excitement over his new role in “The Umbrella Academy” season c...

EP #27: Peanut and Roman are back! This time they’re joined by Hall of Fame safety LeRoy Butler. LeRoy starts off reminiscing on his “Welcome to the NFL” moment taking us back to 1990, his rookie year. In this episode, the Hall of Famer walks us through his journey from growing up in poverty to becoming a Super Bowl champion, to joining football immortality in Canton. LeRoy gives us an inside look...

EP #26: Fred Taylor, one of the toughest running backs to ever play in the NFL, joins Peanut and Roman on the pod. They’ve competed against each other and on the pod they share stories of how they all succeeded in the league with their brains as much as their brawn. Fred may not be in the Hall of Fame now, but he’s got a compelling case and he shares it here. But he’s also more than a football pla...

On the Eve of NFL Schedule Release Day, Mike North takes us through the process of making a 272 NFL game regular season schedule. With now 5 different major networks, 32 teams, and countless other factors at play, North tells us how the sausage is made. The schedule is a labor of love, a combination of "art and science", and has become an annual tradition and part of the NFL calendar. North gives...

EP #25: Peanut and Roman are joined this week by Hall of Fame wide receiver, Calvin Johnson. Calvin starts by revealing his “Welcome To The NFL” moment, and his first impressions of Detroit when he first arrived after he was drafted 2nd overall in 2007 (02:54). Peanut and Calvin then go on to reminisce about all the great battles they had against one another for so many years as NFC North division...

On Draft Night Eve, Peter shares all his last minute notes before the 2023 NFL Draft with "10 Things I Believe." Plus, a true BBQ Feast provided by Joe's Kansas City BBQ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter sits down with Fox Sports' college football analyst and color commentator, Joel Klatt. Joel shares what he hears from the coaches who worked with C.J. Stroud. Then the two do a back and forth mock draft featuring a bold WR prediction, a surprising QB slide, and the pick they both agree is the hardest spot in the draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Daniel Jermiah do their annual joint Mock Draft. Surprises galore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter takes us through his first mock draft of the 2023 Draft season, his process opposed to others, and why he doesn't roll his eyes at the explosion of Mock Drafts everywhere on the internet. Then, Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy joins the show to talk about why the Senior Bowl matters. Then Jim and Peter list out their respective "5 Players I Love" lists. Lastly, Peter reviews the movie...

Ep. #24 This week, Peanut and Roman are joined by Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson. They start things off talking about Pederson's history with two iconic franchises; the Eagles and Packers (02:10). Pederson talks about being a football lifer and coaching being a natural progression (06:45). He also names the coaches who've shaped who he is today (12:30). Finally, Pederson talks about...