Grey Zabel, fresh off winning Super Bowl LX with the Seattle Seahawks in his rookie year, talks with Chris and Beau about the playoff run, adjusting to the NFL and Mike Macdonald's coaching abilities. Grey was thrown right into the fire in his first NFL season, having to play the Rams three times and getting to block for one of the NFL's supreme running back talents in Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker Jr. He talks about the great relationship he built with Leonard Williams, swapping OL and DL technique and adjustments in the middle of games. And the fellas end the conversation learning about Grey's love of farming! (00:00) - Intro (01:05) - Seahawks' Super Bowl Victory + Love Of Busch Light (07:38) - LA Rams Rivalry & Facing Myles Garrett (10:45) - Welcome To The NFL Moment (12:25) - Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald (15:45) - Seahawks Defense (19:07) - Transition From College To NFL (22:30) - Learning From NFL Peers (27:50) - Kobie Turner (30:15) - Farm Life

Tyler Shough, the New Orleans Saints starting QB, joins Chris to talk Saints football, taking over as the starter midway through 2025 and New Orleans' upcoming season. The signal caller is excited about the offseason additions of David Edwards and Jordyn Tyson to the squad and is can't wait to lead the team to new heights in 2026. (00:00) - Intro (01:30) - Saints 2025 Season (07:25) - Offseason Training (10:45) - Difference Between College & NFL (18:00) - Chris Olave & Jordyn Tyson (21:30) - Underrated Players on the Saints (26:15) - Facing The Rams DLine (28:30) - NFC South Rivalries (30:00) - Learning From Taysom Hill (31:20) - Worst Injuries (36:55) - Quick Hitters

RAW ROOM x GLP The best gifts are the ones that develop over time. And this has been a long time coming. Chris and Nate (Dr. Fax) welcome the Raw Room podcast (Daren Bates, Jalen Collins, King Dunlap and Alex Sweet) to Studio J and have one of the best shows to date. The fellas swap NFL stories, talk Brendan Sorsby's current situation and learn a thing of two. Then Raw Room takes over with their Big Back Hour and Raw Room Academy Segments then finishing with a special surprise for Chris and Nate. Nothing is off limits in this incredible episode of the Green Light Podcast. A huge thank you to the Raw Room dudes for coming to Charlottesville for the weekend and hanging out and welcome new Roomies! (00:00:00) - Intro (00:08:15) - Daren Bates, NFL Coach (00:24:38) - Brendan Sorsby (00:31:12) - Defending Myles Garrett & Aaron Donald (00:38:00) - SEC Throwbacks (00:54:00) - Guessing former NFL Offensive Lineman (01:01:45) - GLP Rated Featuring Memphis Slicing (01:38:10) - Raw Room Takes Over With Big Back Hour (01:47:30) - RR Academy (01:59:10) - Chris & Nate's Lowlights

Matthew Stafford, the sheriff of the LA Rams, joins Chris and dives deep into his career and playing as an elder statesman, teaming with Sean McVay, winning the Super Bowl in 2022 and being a youth football coach. Stafford also covers his excitement of Myles Garrett joining the LA Rams, being a mentor to rookie Ty Simpson and he tells an incredible Aaron Donald story. (00:00) - Intro (01:27) - Matthew Stafford's Career Longevity (11:27) - Flag Football Coach (13:55) - NFC West Rivalries (18:55) - Playoff Game Atmospheres (22:58) - 2026 Rams Playoff Run (29:52) - Toughest DLines (31:32) - Aaron Donald's Dominance (33:00) - Myles Garrett in LA (35:10) - Connection with Davante Adams (37:50) - Mentoring Ty Simpson (39:00) - Dan Orlovsky & Kellen Moore (39:55) - Matthew Stafford's Best Throw Ever (40:45) - Dylan Raiola

The New York Knicks are NBA Champions and ESPN's Tim Legler joins Chris to break down Jalen Brunson's winning pedigree, San Antonio's future potential and the Washington Commanders 2026 season outlook. Chris opens the show with some Knicks love, talking about his STL Memorial Award Winner from the NBA Finals, AJ Brown's final interation with the Philadelphia Eagles and remembers Aldon Smith following his passing over the weekend. Legler says Brunson will now be talked about as one of the greatest Knicks of all time after delivering a championship to the city. He also describes the San Antonio Spurs' Dylan Harper as a future 1st Team All NBA caliber player and says the Spurs have many more opportunities to come. Legs ends the convo with an analysis of his Washington Commanders and how Jayden Daniels can impact the 2026 NFL season. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:42) - Knicks Are NBA Champions (00:09:49) - NBA Finals STL Memorial Award (00:15:32) - AJ Brown's Final Moments In Philadelphia (00:22:49) - Remembering Aldon Smith (00:34:38) - Tim Legler on the NBA Finals

Today's Green Light features a dual interview. The LA Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu and the Houston Texans' Kamari Lassiter join Chris to talk the upcoming NFL season. Tuli dives into pass rush moves he's learned from Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack, Justin Herbert's leadership and Jim Harbaugh wearing cleats during games and full clothes in the hot tub. Kamari dives into the Texans' 2025 season, Houston's stout defense and what we can expect from CJ Stroud this upcoming season. (00:00) - Intro (04:07) - Tuli Tuipulotu on Justin Herbert, Jim Harbaugh and the LA Chargers (25:57) - Kamari Lassiter on CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans Defense

Kyle Long back on Green Light! Kyle talks about being the newest member of the CBS NFL Today family, along with Russell Wilson. He also covers playing baseball with Wilson in Virginia, his most hated NFL teams and naming the tooth fairy. (00:00) - Intro (00:42) - Kyle Joining CBS' NFL Today with Russell Wilson (15:55) - Todd Monken and the Cleveland Browns (17:34) - Most Hated NFL Teams (22:55) - The Tooth Fairy (28:30) - Broncos' Jonathon Cooper

Alec Pierce On Re-Signing With The Colts, Daniel Jones & What's Next For Indianapolis

Monday, June 1st, 2026 will be known as the day of the NFL Trade as two blockbuster NFL trades were finalized. Myles Garrett leaves the midwest lands of Cleveland to head west to LA while the long rumored AJ Brown trade with the New England Patriots was confirmed. Chris breaks down both trades and the impact on the four teams involved. Chris also dives into Odell Beckham Jr returning to the New York Giants, Russell Wilson's legacy, an NBA Finals lookahead, and discusses his top defensive lines heading into the 2026 NFL season. (00:00:00) - Myles Garrett Trade (00:18:23) - Odell Beckham & The Giants (00:21:15) - Top NFL Defensive Lines (00:36:45) - NBA Finals Lookahead (00:51:23) - Russell Wilson's Legacy (00:51:23) - AJ Brown Traded To The New England Patriots (01:00:30) - Macon & John Mulaney

Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks are the defending Super Bowl champions but still feel like they have a lot to prove. Darnold joins Chris and opens up about the tough start to his career with the New York Jets, the uncertainty that followed with the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers, the growth and improvement with the Minnesota Vikings and the success seen in Seattle. Darnold tells Chris about how his mindset has changed over the course of his career and his understanding of the game and the NFL, and he states that he is only ready for more! (00:00) - Intro (01:07) - Sam Darnold! (05:41) - Career Journey (08:48) - Building Confidence (12:00) - Career Resurgence (16:00) - Building The Right Mindset (19:45) - Growth While Playing In San Francisco (22:20) - Diagnosing NFL Defensive Variations (26:20) - Camaraderie of 2026 Seahawks (33:10) - Rashid Shaheed (34:45) - Jaxon Smith-Njigba (38:00) - Seahawks Walk and Talk (39:45) - Mike Macdonald's Leadership

Ryen Russillo on the Green Light Podcast is only made better when it's NBA Playoff time. Ryen weighs in on Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers and making it to the NBA Finals. He also weighs in on the SGA debate and Wemby's dominance in the Western Conference Finals. To end the episode, Chris and Macon discuss Abdul Carter's comments on Jaxson Dart appearing at a Trump rally and. the impact on the locker room. (00:00:00) - Johnny Manziel vs Bob Menery (00:03:47) - Ryen Russillo on the Knicks Winning the ECF, Wemby's Dominance & if SGA is the New NBA Villain? (00:35:26) - Chris' AAU Experiences (00:39:45) - Ryen Russillo's Boat (00:45:51) - Oz the Mentalist (00:49:00) - Life Advice (00:52:51) - Jaxson Dart & Abdul Carter

The Carolina Panthers are on the Green Light Podcast. Derrick Brown joins Chris to talk about the Panthers 2025 season that culminated with a home playoff game against the LA Rams, Bryce Young's upstart play, the Panthers DLine and assistant coach Daren Bates. Chris asks for your favorite Panther from the late 90s and early 2000s so make sure to leave that player in the comments. To finish the episode, Chris talks about Rashee Rice and Nolan Smith's recent troubles with the law and ends with Joe Burrow's comments on the Bengals roster. Plenty of NFL talk in this one, enjoy! (00:00:00) - Intro: Carolina Panthers & Derrick Brown (00:08:45) - Derrick Brown on the Carolina Panthers Ascension, Bryce Young & Carolina's Playoff Appearance in 2025 (00:43:00) - Rashee Rice & Nolan Smith (00:53:19) - Joe Burrow's Bengals Comments

The NFL Schedule is here...almost. Chris and Dr. Fax take a peek at the leaked NFL games, notably all the NFL's games on the 2026 International Schedule. Chris and Nate also detail what NFLers look for when the schedule first comes out. Then we catch an incredible convo between Beau and Cliff Avril from the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Cliff covers his time in Detroit, heading to Seattle and winning the Super Bowl, playing with Calvin Johnson and Ndamukong Suh, and the Seahawks fans. Chris and Nate finish up with a little Fax Finds - LeBron James' future, Dillon Brooks' trolling, Netflix's QB Season 3 and Ballmaxxing. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:57) - NFL International & Holiday Games (00:42:40) - Cliff Avril on Winning the Super Bowl & Seattle's Legion of Boom (01:25:55) - Netflix's QB Season 3 featuring Joe Flacco, Baker Mayfield, Cam Ward and Jayden Daniels (01:35:07) - Layup Line (01:40:59) - LeBron James' Future (01:45:38) - LeBron James vs Dillon Brooks (01:52:07) - Nick Wright on Athletes Bringing Kids to Press Conferences (02:00:07) - Ballmaxxing

The fellas roll in with another great show. We start with Chris' great conversation with Laiatu Latu covering the Colts, Latu's pass rush arsenal, Daniel Jones and Philip Rivers, Latu's rugby career and receiving books from Carson Schwesinger. Chris, Beau and Macon wrap things up with a few NFL updates, weighing in on the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel drama and talking some NBA playoffs. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:57) - Laiatu Latu Talks 2025 Colts Season, His Pass Rush Moves, + Daniel Jones & Philip Rivers (00:34:24) - NFL Round-Up: Chargers Sign David Njoku & Chiefs Outlook in AFCW (00:48:01) - Mike Vrabel & Dianna Russini (01:09:07) - All About The NBA

A great episode with Chris and Beau featuring an appearance from Minnesota Viking Brian O'Neill. Beau returns from Italy and catches up with Chris, talks about his travel to Lake Como, double dating with Paddy Pimblett and using European bidets. Chris then dives into the annual debate between NBA and NFL stars and which sports' athletes would fair better in the other sport. We end with Beau interviewing Brian O'Neill from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, covering Brian's time at University of Pittsburgh with Aaron Donald, his welcome to the NFL moment, playing with Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy, Carson Wentz and playing for Kevin O'Connell. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:45) - Beau's Travels to Italy and Pittsburgh (00:23:55) - NBA vs NFL Stars (00:34:05) - Brian O'Neill on the Minnesota Vikings, Kyler Murray & JJ McCarthy, Kevin O'Connell's coaching abilities and Aaron Donald college stories

Carson Schwesinger joins Chris and covers all things Cleveland Browns. Carson talks highly of new Head Coach Todd Monken and the Browns defense, led by Myles Garrett. Carson had a great first season in Cleveland, being the defensive play caller and earning Defensive Rookie of the Year. He tells Chris the goals the Browns have for the season and beyond. Chris and Macon end the show with a mailbag covering perfect things that were ruined (like the NCAA Tournament), Star Wars' May the 4th, the debate around the consensus big board for the NFL draft, and Chris brings back Layup Line with the first installment being a special one from the Grateful Dead! (00:00) - Intro (00:04:15) - Carson Schwesinger Talks His Incredible Rookie Season, Myles Garrett & Cleveland Browns Outlook (00:41:00) - The Draft's Consensus Big Board (00:46:56) - Macon's Larry David Style Codebreak (00:52:55) - CJ Stroud's New Look (00:57:56) - AAU Basketball (01:05:36) - Things That Were Perfect (The NCAA Tournament) (01:28:46) - Star Wars' May the 4th (01:36:36) - Layup Line Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ With the return of the Layup Line, make sure to check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=YP1-ffQ3T_yUDRnJRhDtOw Check out Green Light's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.

One of the newest Eagles, Jonathan Greenard, joins Chris to cover his trade to Philadelphia, the passion and style he brings to the Eagles dline room, his motivation going into his 7th season and the facetime he received from Chris (via a friend) a few weeks ago. (00:00) - Intro (01:53) - Trade to Philadelphia (06:15) - Vic Fangio & Brian Flores' Defenses (11:35) - John's Style of Play (16:34) - Veteran Prescense (23:30) - Edge Rushers Contracts (31:57) - Philadelphia Eagles (39:15) - NFL in Europe (40:38) - Playing Caleb Williams (45:22) - What Number Will John Wear?

The 2026 NFL Draft is wrapped and teams have their player hauls. It's time to talk about those drafted players and their fits on their new teams. Chris dove deep into the LA Rams drafting Ty Simpson which was the surprise of the draft. Makai Lemon was lined up to be drafted by the Steelers until the Philadelphia Eagles swooped in and snagged him with the 20th overall selection, a pick Chris thinks really fits what the Eagles are doing right now. Arizona selected Jeremiyah Love but was it too early with where the Cardinals are right now? Chris, Stanford Steve and Macon review those draft picks, talk about their favorite team drafts and a few draft picks that might've missed the mark. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:05) - Reviewing The New York Giants Draft Class (00:09:16) - Reviewing The Cleveland Browns Draft Class (00:14:12) - Ty Simpson & The LA Rams (00:30:17) - Reviewing The Philadelphia Eagles Draft Class (00:39:48) - Reviewing The Cowboys & Commanders Draft Classes (00:49:51) - AJ Brown To The Rams? (00:51:30) - Favorite Draft Picks (01:15:07) - Reviewing The Jaguars & 49ers Draft Classes (01:20:16) - Jeremiyah Love To The Cardinals (01:28:34) - Reviewing The Tennessee Titans Draft Class (01:33:52) - Chris' Vacation Review

A great episode today that features Chris, Nate 'Dr. Fax' Collins and and interview Talanoa Hufanga. Chris talks with Talanoa Hufanga about the Denver Broncos, his relationship with Troy Polamalu, the Broncos playoff run and facing Josh Allen. Then Dr. Fax joins and we have a blast. The fellas reminisce over their Draft Day stories - Chris going #2 overall to the STL Rams and Nate's UDFA journey. Then Nate talks through a few sleepers of this year's NFL Draft, and the fellas react to the Virginia Tech skydiver hitting the scoreboard and an unfortunate event in the Bullfighting world. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:05:04) - Talanoa Hufanga Talks Broncos Playoff Run, Troy Polamalu & Bo Nix (00:49:15) - Chris & Nate's NFL Draft Memories (01:20:00) - 2026 NFL Draft (01:24:41) - Fax Finds

It's Draft Week! The NFL Draft is here and nobody has more insider draft knowledge than Daniel Jeremiah. He takes Chris and Macon through the NFL Draft, breaks down who will go where, teams that need to make a splash at certain positions and analyzes the Dexter Lawrence trade between the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Giants. Chris kicks the show off with a breakdown of the latest AJ Brown trade news as rumors were swirling from Adam Schefter about a trade from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots. And finally the fellas end with a mailbag. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:08) - Potential AJ Brown Trade? (00:16:18) - Billy Strings Show (00:24:00) - Daniel Jeremiah Dissects the 2026 NFL Draft (01:01:52) - Mailbag: NFL Uniforms, Robots & Bidets!

Bear down, it's Jaylon Johnson time! The Chicago Bears DB joins Chris and covers everything Chicago - Caleb Williams' growth and late game heroics, Ben Johnson's offensive genius, the Bears playoff run in 2025, learning from Al Harris and the winning culture in Chicago. Chris also remembers NFL coaching legend Dave McGinnis who Chris played under in St. Louis. Long live Coach Mac! (00:00) - Intro (02:00) - Remembering Coach Dave McGinnis (13:45) - Jaylon Johnson Talks Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams & The New Era Bears

Nate Tice joins the fellas and previews the NFL Draft. Nate gives his view on Fernando Mendoza and if Kirk Cousins should start for the Las Vegas Raiders, the potential of Ty Simpson and Jeremiyah Love's best fit. Chris and Nate also talk edge rushers and Beau weighs in with his favorite interior defensive lineman of the 2026 NFL Draft. Chris, Beau and Macon start the show recapping their weekend spent at Lane Johnson's wedding with other former Eagles, the Masters and reviewing Luke Combs' latest beer shotgunning partner. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:30) - Lane Johnson's Wedding (00:08:12) - Luke Combs (00:09:49) - The Masters (00:13:30) - Nate Tice Previews The 2026 NFL Draft (00:17:50) - Fernando Mendoza & The 2026 QBs (00:36:00) - Best Edger Rushers (01:04:00) - Best Interior Defensive Lineman (01:29:45) - Jeremiyah Love (01:35:35) - Draft Questions

Cooper DeJean joins Chris and Beau on GLP! Cooper dishes on the future of Exciting Mics with Reed Blankenship moving to the new pastures of Houston, the tightness of the DB room with Quinyon Mitchell and Riq Woolen, the memories of the Super Bowl parade in 2025 and his pick 6 against Patrick Mahomes. (00:00) - Intro (01:25) - Future of the Exciting Mics (07:37) - Eagles Secondary (21:30) - Vic Fangio & Eagles Defense (35:40) - Philadelphia Eagles Vibes (41:30) - Super Bowl Pick 6 & Parade

SVP on GLP during Masters week - a tradition unlike any other! Chris and Macon have a great conversation with Scott Van Pelt who rings in from Augusta, Georgia. Not only do the fellas cover the Masters storylines but they talk Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins in Las Vegas, Jo Adell's unreal play to rob three home runs, the Commanders potential options of their first round draft pick and more! Chris, Macon and Beau kick things off covering potential landing spots for Dexter Lawrence, draftee Uar Bernard and Chris' experience shotgunning beers with Luke Combs! (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:05) - Chris Deletes Beers With Luke Combs (00:09:47) - Dexter Lawrence (00:14:51) - Uar Bernard (00:21:15) - SVP From The Masters! (00:24:00) - Previewing the 90th Edition of the Masters (00:43:00) - Commanders Potential Draftees (00:53:10) - Fernando Mendonza & Kirk Cousins (00:58:15) - Jo Adell Robs Three Home Runs Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ Head to https://nicokick.com/zone and use code GL20 for 20% off at checkout. Check out Green Light's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.