NFL Players: Second Acts

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman have a candid conversation with former All-Pro pass rusher John Abraham. Roman starts out sharing how he first noticed John from his elaborate collection of tattoos, then realized how much of a baller John was once they played. John tells his journey of how, despite only playing one year of high school football, he became an All-SEC...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former QB Christian Ponder joins Peanut and Roman. Christian shares his football journey playing at Florida St. under legendary coach Bobby Bowden to becoming a first-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2011. He also talks about what it was like having a front-row seat to history in 2012 when Adrian Peterson ran for 2,097 yards. And Christian says...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by NFL Media analyst and former All-Pro receiver Steve Smith Sr. Peanut kicks off the discussion by recalling a play when Steve took a would-be interception away from him. Steve then shares his approach to critiquing current players as a former player turned sports media analyst. Roman and Steve reminisce about their on-fi...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman welcome their former teammate with the Panthers and 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton. It’s as wide-ranging an interview with Cam as you’re going to hear. The guys recount their one season playing together in 2015 and, for the first time, talk about what went wrong in their Super Bowl 50 loss to the Broncos. Cam breaks down what happened durin...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman welcome special guests Andrew Hawkins and Troy Jones, and Chris “CJ2K” Johnson. The start out talking with Andrew and Troy about their flourishing sports technology and gaming company “Status Pro.” As co-owners they discuss their latest success and how they secured $20 million in funding for their quest to be the go-to place for firs...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. In this episode, the pair don’t hold back with their hard-hitting questions, tackling the trending controversial questions that NFL fans and players want to know. Troy discusses the NFL's imminent implementation of advanced technology to propel the...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts Podcast NFL MVP Shaun Alexander and eight-time Pro Bowler, Brian Urlacher join Peanut and Roman. Shaun opens up about the honor of having an award named after him and reflects on the significance of his legacy in the NFL. He shares his goal of chasing his favorite player, Barry Sanders' career total of 99 rushing touchdowns, a pursuit that culminated in Shaun...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts Podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by two legendary icons of the game, Deion Sanders and Lawrence Taylor. Deion shares what a successful season will look like for the Colorado Buffaloes and how last year they instilled hope, but this year they’ll live up to expectations. He mentions how he doesn’t inherit a legacy, he builds it, debunking any rumors of him...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts Podcast, Former All-Pro receivers Terrell Owens and Victor Cruz join Peanut and Roman. T.O. shares his fitness journey with the guys and, even at 50 years old, he mentions the possibility of playing in the newly-formed UFL. He also discusses his business ventures, and whether he can still run a 4.4 40-yard dash. Then, former NY Giants receiver aka “The People...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell pays a visit to Peanut and Roman on the latest episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. Roman starts out sharing how he and other players reacted to the commissioner getting the top job. In a stunning revelation, the commissioner tells the guys how in 1984 he almost took a job with the New York Jets coaching staff after interning with the team. He also shares...

Peanut and Roman are back with a new episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast with Super Bowl champion turned actor Matt Willig. Coming into the NFL as an undrafted free agent, Matt talks about how he willed himself to a 14-year NFL career. He’s also been on both sides of Super Bowl finishes, including almost blocking the game-winning kick in Super Bowl XXXVI. Matt shares how he caught the...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Super Bowl champion Kevin Boothe joins Peanut and Roman. Kevin shares his welcome to the NFL moment provided by Warren Sapp. He also talks about making it to the NFL from an Ivy League school. Kevin won two Super Bowls with the Giants, and shares what it was like to be on the field for "The Catch" made by David Tyree in Super Bowl XLII. After playing...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former New York Jets All-Pro center Nick Mangold joins Peanut and Roman. Nick starts out telling the story about drinking a beer during his Jets Ring of Honor induction speech. He also waxes poetic on what it’s like to play for the passionate Jets fan base his entire career. Nick shares why the 4th and 1 vs the Chargers in the 2009 playoffs is a care...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former NFL lineman and current CEO of Cosm joins Peanut and Roman on the show. Jeb and Peanut discuss growing up and playing football in Texas and Jeb’s journey to the NFL. Jeb then explains how he left the NFL to get his MBA and eventually became the CEO of Cosm, an entertainment and technology company that creates immersive experiences in sports, a...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former NFL head coach and current NFL Media analyst Leslie Frazier joins Peanut and Roman on the show. When you get three DBs in one room they’re going to talk ball! The guys discuss how being a student of the game is just as important than being a great athlete. Leslie shares his coaching philosophy that made him one of the premiere defensive coache...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by Jessie Armstead, 11-year NFL linebacker and current Assistant to the GM for the New York Giants. To start the conversation, Jessie recounts the story of how he was struck with a butcher knife during a fight when he was 12 years old. Jessie survived, stayed out of trouble, and went on to become one of the greatest high s...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman welcome 10-year NFL receiver Jason Avant to the show. Jason has a one-of-a-kind story of perseverance, and shares stories about his childhood growing up in the “Wild 100s” in the South Side of Chicago. He talks of overcoming gang violence, his stint as a drug dealer as a child, and run ins with the law to make it to the NFL. And who...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Super Bowl champion Brendon Ayanbadejo joins Peanut and Roman. Brendon and Peanut reminisce about their time as teammates with the Chicago Bears, which included playing in Super Bowl XLI. Brendon also shares what it as like to be on the field for two of the most iconic kick returns in Super Bowl history. Brendon has found success after his NFL career...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by 15-year NFL veteran, and one of the most respected players during his career, Lorenzo Alexander. During a candid conversation, Lorenzo shares his journey as an undrafted rookie who flew across the country with cleats in a carry-on for a chance to play in the league, and how that tenacity helped him stick for 15 years. L...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut is solo for this interview with 3-time Super Bowl champ Devin McCourty. The former New England Patriots safety talks to Peanut about not just playing for Bill Belichick but having fun fooling Bill with his twin brother Jason. He also shares the inside stories of Tom Brady’s trash talk during their practice battles, and what it feels like to ge...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Super Bowl champion David Tyree joins Peanut and Roman. David recounts the “The Helmet Catch” in Super Bowl XLII 15 years later, and what he would say to Rodney Harrison about it now. That game was the last of David’s career, but he shares why he wouldn’t trade that moment for a longer time in the NFL. David gets personal about how his arrest for dru...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman welcome one of Roman’s former Saints teammates - and fellow Saints Hall of Famer - receiver Marques Colston to the show. They start out clearing the air over an incident between Peanut and Marques during a game in the 2015 season. It’s the first time they’ve seen each other since then, and they hash it out on the podcast. Roman and M...

Former All-Pro cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha taps in with Peanut and Roman on the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. The guys welcome Nnamdi by saying his last name correctly, not like former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue on Draft day, as Nnamdi explains. Nnamdi reflects on his excitement entering the NFL turn to dread after owner Al Davis made him change positions. Nnamdi also shares how he lear...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former offensive tackle, and renaissance man Ephraim Salaam joins Peanut and Roman. Ephraim takes you on his journey from his days as a hoop star at San Diego St. University, to 13-year NFL veteran, to Hollywood writer and producer. He’s currently a staff writer on the hit Peacock show “Bel-Air” and Ephraim shares how his unusual path to that job sta...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former defensive end Carl Nassib joins hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. Just a year into his retirement from the NFL, Carl is now the CEO and Founder of the volunteer partnering app Rayze. He shares with Roman and Peanut how the idea for the app came after a trip to a youth detention center in Tampa, and how he brought it to fruition despite no...