The NFL Players Podcast
The NFL Players Podcast is a candid, unscripted series sharing the stories and personal journeys of NFL players– as told by the players. Hosted by captain of the New York Giants, Logan Ryan, Legend and Walter Payton Man of the Year recipient Charles "Peanut" Tillman, and Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams, new episodes are released on Wednesdays.
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Chicago Stories
Devin Hester and Peanut Tillman reminisce about playing together for the Chicago Bears - the team that also celebrated it's 100th birthday along with the NFL this year. Hester was selected to the NFL's All Time Team for his ridiculous punt returns, and Peanut coined the term "Peanut Punch" for his style of stripping the ball from opponents.
20 min
102
EWSB Legends Captains
Sit down with the 2019 East West Shrine game Legends captains: Mark Brunell, Will Shields, Willie McGinest and our very own host, Aeneas Williams.
This year, Shields will be inducted to the EWSB Hall of Fame.
30 min
103
Player Storytelling - Thomas Davis (Part 2)
Part 2 - Chargers linebacker, Thomas Davis, sits down with Aeneas Williams to discuss his experiences both on and off the field, the transition from North Carolina to LA, and the adversity he's had to overcome throughout his career.
16 min
104
Player Storytelling - Thomas Davis (Part 1)
Chargers linebacker, Thomas Davis, sits down with Aeneas Williams to discuss his experiences both on and off the field, the transition from North Carolina to LA, and the adversity he's had to overcome throughout his career.
22 min
105
Player Storytelling - Nate Lawrie
A graduate of Yale University, NFL Legend and entrepreneur Nate Lawrie created the world's first collapsible foam roller. Nate discusses his experience pitching his product, Brazyn, on Shark Tank, and how Brazyn has been able to support training recovery. For more information: brazynlife.com
21 min
106
Player Benefits - Part 2
ATTENTION LEGENDS: This episode outlines all benefits available to former NFL players. Tracy Perlman (SVP of Football Communications & Marketing - NFL), Jacob Frank (Collectively Bargained Player Benefits Manager - NFL), and Bahati Van Pelt (former Executive Director -The Trust) discuss everything from pension to tuition reimbursement to complimentary NFL Sunday Ticket through DirecTV.
22 min
107
Player Benefits - Part 1
ATTENTION LEGENDS: This episode outlines all benefits available to former NFL players. Tracy Perlman (SVP of Football Communications & Marketing - NFL), Jacob Frank (Collectively Bargained Player Benefits Manager - NFL), and Bahati Van Pelt (former Executive Director -The Trust) discuss everything from pension to tuition reimbursement to complimentary NFL Sunday Ticket through DirecTV.
22 min
108
Transition and the Holidays
Donovin Darius, Ken Ruettgers and Major Rodney Jackson of the US Army share stories about the challenges transitioning players face during the holidays – and throughout their transition from pro football to their next chapters. Topics range from creating new holiday traditions, the effect transition has on families, and the use of “off-the-field” coaching.
28 min
109
Special Teams
Pat McAfee, Shane Lechler and Josh Scobee unveil the life of kickers and punters, the roles they held on their teams, and the similarities between special teams and golf.
22 min
110
Player Storytelling – Santonio Holmes
Every athlete dreams of making that impossible, game-changing play to win their team a championship. Santonio Holmes made that dream a reality in Super Bowl 43.
18 min
111
Player Storytelling - Fred Taylor
Ahead of the Jacksonville Jaguar's seventh annual home game in London, Legend Fred Taylor discusses his career with the Jags and his experiences representing the team across the pond.
9 min
112
NFL 100 Roundtable (Quarterbacks)
"NFL 100 Roundtables" - Quarterbacks - Living legends come together, by position, to share their stories in a series of roundtable discussions. Legends include: John Elway, Dan Fouts, Jim Kelly, Joe Namath, Roger Staubach and Kurt Warner.
16 min
113
NFL 100 Roundtable (Offensive Linemen)
"NFL 100 Roundtables" - Offensive Linemen - Living legends come together, by position, to share their stories in a series of roundtable discussions. Legends include: Jerry Kramer, Bruce Matthews, Anthony Munoz, Jonathan Ogden and Will Shields.
19 min
114
NFL 100 Roundtable (Wide Receivers)
"NFL 100 Roundtables" - Wide Receivers - Living legends come together, by position, to share their stories in a series of roundtable discussions. Legends include: Michael Irvin, Steve Largent, Jerry Rice and Steve Smith Sr.
19 min
115
NFL 100 Roundtable (Defensive Backs)
"NFL 100 Roundtables" - Defensive Backs - Living legends come together, by position, to share their stories in a series of roundtable discussions. Legends include: Ronnie Lott, Darrell Green, Darrelle Revis, Deion Sanders, Charles Woodson and Rod Woodson.
18 min
116
NFL 100 Roundtable (Tight Ends)
"NFL 100 Roundtables" - The Tight Ends - Living legends come together, by position, to share their stories in a series of roundtable discussions. Legends include: Tony Gonzalez, Shannon Sharpe, Antonio Gates, Kellen Winslow, and Ben Watson.
19 min
117
NFL 100 Roundtable (Defensive Linemen)
"NFL 100 Roundtables" - The Defensive Linemen - Living legends come together, by position, to share their stories in a series of roundtable discussions. Legends include: Michael Strahan, Randy White, Howie Long, Bruce Smith, and Jason Taylor.
20 min
118
NFL 100 Roundtable (Linebackers)
"NFL 100 Roundtables" - The Linebackers - Living legends come together, by position, to share their stories in a series of roundtable discussions. Legends include: Lawrence Taylor, Ray Lewis, Mike Singletary and Harry Carson.
20 min
119
NFL 100 Roundtable (Running Backs)
"NFL 100 Roundtables" - The Running Backs - Living legends come together, by position, to share their stories in a series of roundtable discussions. Legends include: Adrian Peterson, Eric Dickerson, Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson.
19 min
120
Player Storytelling - Frank Winters
Ahead of this week’s TNF match-up between Green Bay and Philadelphia, Packers legend, Frank Winters, talks about his time as an offensive lineman, his first encounter with Brett Favre, and the history of the cheese head.
21 min
121
The First Year - Mangold and Miller
Nick Mangold and Heath Miller, two freshly-minted Legends, discuss their first year off the field, what they’ve learned, and where they are headed.
23 min
122
NFL 100 Kickoff - Packers v. Bears
We're one day away from the epic encounter between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears to kick off the NFL's 100th season. Ahead of the match up, Charles "Peanut" Tillman and Aaron Kampman sit down to discuss this age-old rivalry.
21 min
123
Broadcasters
Playing Football is hard. Broadcasting is just as hard, if not harder. Here Willie McGinest, Michael Robinson and Maurice Jones-Drew talk about the leap from the field to the broadcasting industry and what Legends need to know about how to do it successfully.
21 min
124
Player Storytelling - LeCharles Bentley
LeCharles Bentley tells the story of his football journey, how he's turned some of his biggest challenges into his biggest successes, and how he's been using his platform to impact the game through the NFL Way to Play.
23 min
125
Player Storytelling - Josh Scobee
Josh Scobee unveils what it was like to face the reality of retirement and how he handled the transition away from the game.
7 min