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NFL explained.Peanut & Roman on their bromance, dos & don’ts of retirement, the Super Bowl high, Obama jokes
Ep #12: Peanut and Roman are their own special guests on this week’s episode to share their second act journeys. We hear how their bromance formed as teammates…
NFL explained.The Season with Peter Schrager: Chris Long
Two-time Super Bowl Chris Long joins to discuss Peter’s Kliff Kingsbury to Thailand report from the weekend, Aaron Donald’s future with the Rams, and doing…
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Awards Preview
It's awards season, and on this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson give us their picks for the best of the 2022 season. See…
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Eric Wood talks Damar Hamlin’s strength, finding competition in media, Kobe Bryant motivation
Ep #11: Former Bills center Eric Wood was in Payco Stadium in Cincinnati when Damar Hamlin fought for his life on the field during a Monday Night Football game…
NFL explained.The Season with Peter Schrager: Bills GM Brandon Beane (Part 2)
The reigning NFL’s Executive of the Year sits down with Peter and sheds light on the many people who’ve played major roles in assisting Damar Hamlin in his…
NFL explained.The Season with Peter Schrager: Two Seans, a Kliff, and a Handful of Coaching Vacancies (Part 1)
Peter Schrager weighs in on the coaching carousel, giving up to date conversations he’s had with Sean Payton, Sean McVay, and Kliff Kingsbury. Then Peter…
NFL explained.The Season with Peter Schrager: Sean Payton
Peter goes deep with the Belle of the pending Coaching Hiring Ball. Sean and Peter talk leadership, building a championship team, and whether or not Tom Brady…
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The Art of the Punt Return
The punter lifts the ball into the air and it's headed toward you! And so are 10 focused NFL professionals. What do you do? On this episode of the NFL…
NFL explained.The Season with Peter Schrager: End of Year Mailbag (Part 2)
Part 2 of the episode features listener submitted mailbag questions covering long shot playoff scenarios, Brady’s future, NYC and New Jersey restaurants, and…
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The Season with Peter Schrager: Andrew Whitworth on a Possible Bengals Return and Stories from “TNF," Plus: The Sean Payton Discussion (Part 1)
In Part One of our special end of year two-part episode, Super Bowl champion and Walter Payton Man of the Year Andrew Whitworth joins Peter to address the…
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Is the Running Back Position in Decline?
Here on the NFL explained. podcast, Yams and M Rob talk a lot about the evolution of the game, and on this episode, they cover the running back. Listen as they…
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Dr. Kevin Dyson talks being qualified to be justified
Ep #10: Dr. Kevin Dyson, the man who gave the Music City a miracle, joins Peanut and Roman. He reveals whether – 22 years later – he believes that fateful…
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The Season with Peter Schrager: NBC’s Election and Playoff Guru Steve Kornacki, Dispatches from a Weekend in Buffalo, MVP Talk
NBC’s Election Night and NFL Playoff Scenario Guru Steve Kornacki shares his unorthodox career path from local NJ county politics reporter to the NFL’s playoff…
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The Art of Drafting a QB
The quarterback touches the ball during every play, so it makes sense that teams would go to great lengths to find the right talent, especially when it comes…
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Thomas Q. Jones talks choosing acting over alcoholism after the NFL
Ep #9 of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. On the show, co-hosts former All-Pro Charles “Peanut” Tillman and Super Bowl champion Roman Harper talk with NFL…
NFL explained.The Season with Peter Schrager: Eagles RB's and Assistant HC Jemal Singleton, Jared Goff Appreciation, and Airline Status
Peter is joined by Philadelphia Eagles' Running Backs Coach and Assistant Head Coach Jemal Singleton to discuss Miles Sanders’ breakout 2022 season, the…
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The Role of a GM
An NFL team is full of moving parts, and it takes special talent to be able to pull all the pieces together. This week on the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam…
NFL explained.Hall of Famer Doug Williams talks Coach Prime and HBCUs, His Legacy, His Top 4 Current QBs
Episode #8: Doug, one of the NFL’s true OGs, joins Roman and Peanut on the pod. Roman gives Doug his flowers for achieving “GOAT status” for all of his…
NFL explained.The Season with Peter Schrager: Cincinnati Bengals OC Brian Callahan, a Brock Purdy Deep Dive, and Why The Vikings Get No Respect
Bengals OC Brian Callahan joins the show to discuss the magic of Joe Burrow, the long list of quarterbacks he’s coached (Tebow, Manning, Stafford, Carr…
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Evolution of Equipment
On this episode of the NFL explained podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson discuss the evolution of equipment from the days a player could fold their helmet…
NFL explained.Justin Forsett talks Shark Tank bust that led to Hustle Clean boom!
Ep#7: There’s money in funk…just ask Justin Forsett. On the latest episode, the former 9-year NFL veteran running back joined Peanut and Roman to share the…
NFL explained.The Season with Peter Schrager: Nebraska HC and Former Panthers HC Matt Rhule, the Resilient Bengals, and Jaxson de Ville Thoughts
96 hours after agreeing to an 8-year deal to be the next Head Coach at Nebraska, Matt Rhule joins Peter to discuss the whirlwind he’s been on, the coaches who…
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Fan Grab Bag Vol. 3
On this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson answer your questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NFL explained.Darrell Campbell's journey from hard knock life as a player, to Emmy-winning Hard Knocks producer
Episode #6: This week Peanut and Roman are joined by NFL Films producer Darrell Campbell. Darrell starts out taking us on his football journey from star…
NFL explained.The Season with Peter Schrager: Downright Scary 49ers, Zach Wilson's Brutal Sunday, and Thanksgiving Games with Kevin Burkhardt
NFL Network’s Peter Schrager is joined by Kevin Burkhardt to chat about his first season as FOX's lead play by play announcer, the gravity of a Thanksgiving…
NFL explained.DeAngelo Hall talks Jay Cutler payback, being “hyped” for Jeff Saturday, his coach hiring experience, his passion for fatherhood
Ep. #5: Former Pro Bowl defensive back DeAngelo Hall comes through to chop it up with Peanut and Roman. D-Hall gives the backstory to why his ridiculous four…
NFL explained.The Season with Peter Schrager: Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles, Justin Jefferson Appreciation, and Peter’s Germany Adventure
NFL Network’s Peter Schrager breaks down his trip to Munich for the NFL’s first regular season game in Germany, hits the Bills’ two game losing streak, and…
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Defensive Schemes
We gave the modernized offense some love earlier this season and now it's time to explain defensive schemes. On this episode of the NFL explained. podcast…
NFL explained.Malcolm Jenkins: Renaissance Man
Episode 4: Malcolm Jenkins may be newly retired from the NFL, but he’s far from taking it easy. On the podcast he joins Peanut and Roman – who he says taught…
NFL explained.The Season with Peter Schrager: Author Jeff Pearlman on His New Book on Bo Jackson, the Colts Hire Jeff Saturday (?) as Interim HC, and the NFL Heads to Germany
NFL Network’s Peter Schrager offers his thoughts on all the changes in Indianapolis, addresses the Odell to Dallas rumors, and previews this week’s big game in…
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Instant Replay
We all love seeing those slow motion replays that reveal facts that cannot be seen definitively in real time. In a game that is becoming more and more precise…
NFL explained.Spice Adams talks social media stardom, doing him, and getting paid
It gets spicy on the latest episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast when former 9-year NFL vet and social media “don’t-call-me-an-influencer” sensation…
NFL explained.The Season with Peter Schrager: Giants GM Joe Schoen, Geno Smith’s Unbelievable Season, Tua and the Dolphins, and a Deep Dive into the DJ Moore Helmet Removal Penalty
NFL Network’s Peter Schrager is joined by New York Giants’ 1st year General Manager Joe Schoen, who reflects on this year’s red hot start to the Giants season…
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QB Controversies
The quarterback is such a key position that, once someone is in for the season, there isn't much moving' n shakin' going on. So when a situation arises where a…
NFL explained.Troy Vincent talks why the game is safer, how he'd change the NFL rulebook, planning for post-football in high school, being a servant leader
In Episode #2 of the NFL Players Second Acts podcast, NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent joins Peanut and Roman for a candid…
NFL explained.The Season with Peter Schrager: Buffalo Bills OC Ken Dorsey Stops By, Peter’s Saturday with the McVays in LA, Thoughts on Seattle’s Amazing 2022 Draft Class, and Daniel Jones’ Future in New York
NFL Network’s Peter Schrager is joined by Buffalo Bills Offensive Coordinator Ken Dorsey, who shares when he knew Josh Allen was something special, how he feel…
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The Evolution of the Wide Receiver
As play on the field evolves, so do the standards placed on each position. In this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson talk…
NFL explained.Jon Runyan: From Congress, to Uber, to Executive
It’s a lively debut episode! Former Pro Bowl offensive lineman Jon Runyan joins co-hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper to discuss his many second acts…
NFL explained.The Season with Peter Schrager: Paul Rudd on Mahomes, Playing Fantasy Football with the Marvel Universe, and The Legend of Matsui (with Paul Rudd)
NFL Network’s Peter Schrager is joined by Paul Rudd to reflect on the Week 6 Chiefs/Bills game, the wide open NFC, and Robert Kraft’s star-studded wedding…
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Where Do NFL Players Come From?
An NFL team's search for the best of the best spans the globe! So where exactly do NFL players come from? Listen as Mike Yam and Michael Robinson expand on the…
NFL explained.Introducing: NFL Players: Second Acts
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NFL explained.The Season with Peter Schrager: Micah’s Unicorn Season, the 49ers Resilience, and the Surprising 3-2 Jets (with Head Coach Robert Saleh)
NFL Network’s Peter Schrager reflects on the Arrowhead Stadium crowd’s energy for “Monday Night Football”, the opposite trajectories of the Rams and New York…
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What Does a Head Coach Do?
You see them on the sidelines during games, talking into their clipboards and in movies giving rousing speeches at half-time to fire up the team for the…
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Introducing: The Season with Peter Schrager
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Modernized Offense - West Coast, Wildcat, Shotgun
On this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson talk about the evolution of offenses in the NFL. As a former dual-threat…
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The Life of a Practice Squad Player
They have to be fast, powerful and know how to play the offense and defense of the opposing team every week. On top of all that, they have to play against…
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What College is NFL U?
Have you ever wondered which colleges produce the most NFL players? On this episode of the NFL explained podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson answer that…
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Guide to Offensive Play Calling in the NFL
Mike Yam and Michael Robinson give you the strategy of play calling from the inside on this episode of the NFL explained podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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NFL '22 Season Kickoff Preview
On this, the first episode of season 2 of the NFL explained. podcast, hosts Mike Yam and Michael Robinson take us through what to expect as we kickoff the '22…
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The NFL Draft
The NFL heads to Las Vegas April 28-30 to set the stage for the 2022 season with the NFL Draft! On this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Aditi and Mike…
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Fan Grab Bag Vol. 2
On this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Aditi and Mike answer more of your questions. Keep them coming @AKinkhabwala and @Mike_Yam for a chance to have…
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NFL Salaries/Contracts
As moves are being made in the off season, Aditi and Mike take the opportunity to cover the history and evolution of NFL contracts on this episode of the NFL…
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What is the NFL Combine?
On March 1, the most promising NFL prospects will show up at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to showcase their physical and mental skills in a series of…
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History of the Super Bowl
The super Bowl is here! And what better time is there to brush up on your Super Bowl trivia so that you can drop some knowledge on everyone when you are…
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History of the Pro Bowl
From the laid-back atmosphere, to the access that an exhibition game allows, the NFL Pro Bowl gives us a glimpse into a sport that is played by athletes who…
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Passer Rating
"Passer rating", the metric used to gauge a quarterback's performance, is often misunderstood. And that's understandable since an all-encompassing metric that…
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The Hail Mary
We intentionally skipped over one moniker in our "Nicknames" episode because it is a pass so grand that it deserved an episode all its own: of course we're…
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NFL Records: 2021
The NFL's 2021 regular season turned out to be one for the record books! From the players that have been around for a while and are still getting it done, to…
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What Happened to Home-Field Advantage?
Throughout NFL history there has always been an advantage to playing at home: familiar confines, little to no travel and a stadium full of friendly support are…
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2011: The Year of the Quarterback
Join Mike on this episode of the NFL explained. podcast as he takes you though some of the special performances that explain why 2011 is arguably "The Year of…