NFL Players: Second Acts

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman sit down with former Steeler Rashard Mendenhall to find out how he went from a Super Bowl-winning running back to writing and producing HBO’s Ballers . Rashard explains why he started speed training at six years old and how he knew he could make it to the NFL. He also shares his favorite NFL memories, including going up against...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by former All-Pro Maurice Jones‑Drew for a fast, funny, and insightful conversation about the journey that shaped one of the NFL’s most unique running backs. Maurice talks about how taking ballet classes as a kid paid off for his NFL career, being part of the De La Salle High School dynasty, and the wild recruiting s...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by Super Bowl champion Mike Logan for a deep conversation about learning to open up and asking for help. Mike talks being a knucklehead in college and how his coach Garrett Ford Sr. helped him develop the discipline to make it to the NFL.  Then he discusses returning home to Pittsburgh to play for the Steelers and wha...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former kicker and two-time Super Bowl winner Matt Bahr joins Charles Tillman and Roman Harper on the latest episode NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. Matt explains what it was like growing up with an elite soccer player for a dad and how his dad made World Cup history. He shares stories from playing under Hall of Fame head coaches Joe Paterno (Penn S...

Description: Former tight end Christian Fauria joins Charles Tillman and Roman Harper on the latest episode NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. Christian shares his journey from Southern California to the University of Colorado and recounts his experience of Kordell Stewart’s game-winning Hail Mary against the University of Michigan. Then Christian reflects on learning “the Patriots Way&...

Michael Turner on how being an underdog fueled his fire, the time he busted Peanut’s lip, taking the NFL by story with the Falcons   On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by former Pro Bowl running back Michael “The Burner” Turner for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, raw, and unexpectedly emotional. Turner opens up abou...

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by Super Bowl champion and international NFL ambassador Osi Umenyiora Harper for a powerful, wide‑ranging conversation about survival, gratitude, and the global rise of the NFL. Osi opens up about the medical emergency that put him in a coma for five days, and the clarity he gained on the other side. The guys dive into Osi...

On the latest NFL: Players Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by former Steelers lineman–turned–YouTube craftsman influencer John Malecki, whose second act is as wild as his NFL journey. John takes us through his NFL journey of going undrafted, of being cut 13 times – and why the last one shocked him – to the glory of playing his lone NFL game in his hometown...

Superstar TV host, actor, and artist  Terry Crews sits down with Charles Tillman and Roman Harper on the latest episode of NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. Terry takes us on a ride through is NFL journeyman career. He reveals how he supported himself through painting teammates, and why he decided to try acting after football. Terry also shares the funny stories and life lessons he’s le...

On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, Charles Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with two-time Super Bowl champion defense end Greg Scruggs. Greg shares his love for drumming and tells the story of how he went from the drumline to the football team late in high school. He also discusses his college recruiting experience and explains why he picked college football over basketball. Then Greg d...

On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, Charles Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with former NFL safety Tre Boston for a conversation that moves far beyond the field. Tre opens up about the injuries during his rookie year, the story behind “Thieves Ave”, and embracing the nickname “Mr. Por Quatro.” From returning to Carolina to walking away from football, Tre speaks c...

On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, Charles Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with former All-Pro defensive back Pat Surtain to talk about his journey from New Orleans to the NFL and now into coaching. Surtain reflects on the defining moments of his playing career, including the toughest receivers he ever lined up against and what it really takes to sustain success at the highest lev...

On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, hosts Charles Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with former quarterback Brian Griese. Brian explains how he dealt with the pressure of replacing Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway as the Denver Broncos starter in the late 90s and shares the lessons he took away from that experience. Brian also discusses his experience as a quarterbacks coach fo...

On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with former Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett for a wide-ranging conversation about going undrafted to becoming one of the most disruptive defensive linemen in the NFL. Bennett built a reputation as one of the most versatile and relentless players of his era but when it was time to step away from the g...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper are joined by their former head coach Ron Rivera. Ron was a Super Bowl winning linebacker, defensive coordinator, and head coach who took the Carolina Panthers to Super Bowl 50. Ron explains what he does in his current role as the first general manager of the California football program and shares his vision for the fu...

On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, hosts Charles Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with former teammate Lou Young to unpack his wild NFL journey from going undrafted and getting cut four times to finding viral fame and success beyond football as a social media influencer. He shares stories from the Panthers’ 2014 season, clashing with Shannon Sharpe, and how the setbacks ul...

In this episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Pro Bowl QB Robert Griffin III - a.k.a. “RG3” - joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. Robert explains how he got his nickname, what it was like setting records his rookie year, and how he fits into the era of Black quarterbacks who continued to evolve the position in the NFL. RG3 also talks about why he decided to retire...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with former Pro Bowl receiver DeSean Jackson to talk about life after football and his transition from elite playmaker to head coach at Delaware St. University. DeSean opens up about his unorthodox coaching style, the moment he realized coaching was his next calling, and the challenges of building confidence i...

Hall of Famer John Lynch sits down for an incredible conversation about the hits, the legends, and the moments that defined his iconic football career. Lynch shares what it meant to be a hard-hitting safety in the NFL, the influence Bill Walsh had on his career at Stanford, and what he learned from Ronnie Lott about how to hit hard. He explains how he got back into the game as an executive, why he...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Pro Bowl edge rusher DeMarcus Ware sits down with Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. The guys reminisce about playing each other in Super Bowl L and DeMarcus breaks down the game plan that allowed the Broncos to beat the Panthers. Then DeMarcus explains why he chose number 94, how he lived up to Charles Haley legacy with the Cowboys, and the quarterbac...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former NFL MVP and Seahawks legend Shaun Alexander joins Roman Harper and Peanut Tillman for a fun, honest, and wide‑ranging conversation. Shaun explains why his MVP season may be the greatest of all time for a running back. He also talks about the Seahawks Super Bowl XL run and why leaving a football legacy matters. He also opens up about expecting...

On the latest episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts Podcast, former NFL MVP Matt Ryan sits down with hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper to talk football, legacy, and life after the game. Matt dives into the Saints vs. Falcons rivalry, his deep pride in Atlanta, and what it means to embrace a second act beyond the field. He also shares insight on leadership, including his thoughts on Bill Cowh...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts Podcast, Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith sits down with Peanut and Roman at Super Bowl Media Row. Emmitt talks about the battles he faced to become a Super Bowl champion and addresses a rumor that he squatted over 800 pounds in college. Then, former New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz joins the podcast. Victor shares his opinion on the Giants’ h...

It's Super Bowl Week! Roman Harper and Peanut Tillman talk to Ryan Nece and Vince Wilfork for wide-ranging conversations on football, business, and life after the game. Ryan Nece talks about what Super Bowl Week is really like, being part of a rare father-son duo, his time with the Buccs, and his transition into entrepreneurship with Next Legacy, including how technology plays a role in his busine...