Some heat today from Green Light! First, Chris breaks down the George Pickens trade and what it means for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys. Then Zach Allen, pride of the Denver Broncos, joins Chris. The fellas talk about the success of the Broncos in 2024, especially the defense, led by an All-Pro season (and a Pro Bowl snub) from Zach. Zach also talks about Sean Payton's coaching style, Bo Nix's emergence, DPOY Patrick Surtain II, the popularity of the Broncos throwback uniforms and the importance of having a great DLine group chat. Broncos Country - Let's Fly! (00:00) - Intro (7:23) - George Pickens Trade (26:23) - Zach Allen on Denver Broncos

TJ Hockenson joins Chris Long to cover all things VIKINGS! TJ gives an update on the Minnesota Vikings offseason training, JJ McCarthy's progress, playing for Kevin O'Connell and the difficulty of the NFC North. And then once we leave the lakes of Minnesota, Chris, Macon and Dr. Fax have some fun. They celebrate Cinco De Mayo, give advice for Abdul Carter for selecting a jersey number, talk about horse racing, the Commanders new stadium and dive into Chris' take on roundabouts and if they bring anything positive to society! (00:00) - Intro (2:30) - TJ Hockenson on the Minnesota Vikings, JJ McCarthy & Kevin O'Connell (24:50) - Cinco De Mayo and Holidays (34:30) - Abdul Carter (44:50) - Sovereignty Wins Kentucky Derby (54:30) - Washington Commanders Receive New Stadium (1:01:10) - Roundabouts

Wisconsin Badgers UNITE! Four of the most prolific college football running backs... and Beau Allen. Montee Ball, James White, Melvin Gordon III and Jonathan Taylor join forces in Green Bay, Wisconsin and talk all things running backs, NFL and Wisconsin. The five NFL studs were in town for the 2025 NFL Draft, each announcing the day 2 pick for their current and former NFL clubs. The conversation ran through their overlapping time with the Wisconsin Badger football program, NFL and Pro Bowl memories, the NIL landscape and their own draft day stories! (00:00) - Intro (2:08) - 2025 NFL Draft (4:30) - Draft Day Stories (10:45) - Wisconsin = Running Back University (30:15) - NFL Pro Bowl Memories (34:25) - NIL Landscape in College Athletics

ESPN's Field Yates and Chris Long recap the 2025 NFL Draft! Field was on-site in Green Bay taking in the sites from one of the best football towns in the land. The fellas talk Shedeur Sanders and determine why he was a projected first/second round pick but was taken in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns. They also discuss Travis Hunter's selection by the Jacksonville Jaguars and how he can capitalize contractually as a player playing both offense and defense. The Philadelphia Eagles also came away with great value in Jihaad Ward, the Buffalo Bills had a solid selection in Maxwell Hairston to shore up their secondary, and Field and Chris compare the top tight ends taken in this draft - Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren! (00:00) - Intro (2:15) - 2025 NFL Draft (8:00) - Shedeur Sanders (18:25) - QB in Best Situation (22:45) - Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren (27:05) - Travis Hunter & the Jacksonville Jaguars (33:45) - Vikings Draft Picks (40:05) - Jihaad Campbell to the Eagles (43:50) - Maxwell Hairston

Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and Chris and the fellas break down Thursday night's action. The best fits, the teams' that made the biggest splashes, the worst seats and players that will be making a statement this fall on Sundays. All picks are reviewed and all teams are discussed on this episode. Enjoy it! (00:00) - Intro (1:45) - NFL Draft Takes (8:30) - Reacting to Each Pick of the 2025 NFL Draft (1:20:00) - Shedeur Sanders' 2nd Round Outlook

Daniel Jeremiah joins Chris from the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin and sets the record straight on all info coming out of this years draft. DJ talks about Shedeur Sanders' potential, Cam Ward to Tennessee and Ashton Jeanty's landing spots. Chris and DJ also gives out there favorite edge rushers, Will Campbell's NFL comps and what team Abdul Carter could suit up for? (00:00) - Intro (3:45) - Cam Jurgens' Contract Extension (7:45) - AJ Brown's Car Stolen (14:45) - Daniel Talks 2025 NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders' Potential & Ashton Jeanty to the Raiders? (49:30) - Blue Origins Space Flight (57:04) - Billy Strings in Charlottesville (59:03) - Chris' Genius Mattress Idea

Milton Williams joins Chris Long on the heels of his new contract with the New England Patriots. Milton dishes on his excitement to join the Patriots, the players he's can't wait to play with and his time in New England so far. He also rewinds to Philly and talks winning Super Bowl LIX with the Philadelphia Eagles against the Kansas City Chiefs, playing with Jalen Carter and Brandon Graham, Vic Fangio's coaching style and the craziness of the Eagles' Super Bowl parade! (00:00) - Intro (4:15) - Remembering Patrick Peterson's Walk Off Touchdown vs the Rams in 2011 (9:09) - Milton Williams on the New England Patriots, the Eagles Super Bowl & Facing Josh Allen

Kenny Mayne joins Chris and Macon for an episode of pure entertainment. The fellas cover plenty of topics and have even more fun. Kenny's Wiffle Ball documentary, out now on fubo tv, revisits the day that Kenny and Ken Griffey Jr threw Wiffle balls together in Seattle. The point of the documentary is to break down who threw a Wiffle ball faster that fateful day in Seattle - Ken or Kenny. Plenty of other stories are told by Kenny - the worst moments of his broadcasting career, celebrity softball games with Howie Long, talking to Jack Nicholson at the Ali-Holmes fight and the recounting of Chris' golf tournament. Chris and Macon also send Happy Trails to Patrick Peterson and talk about Nico Iamaleava and the impact NIL is having on the NCAA. (00:00) - Intro (5:00) - Patrick Peterson's Retirement (10:22) - Nico Iamaleava and NIL in the NCAA (31:25) - Kenny Mayne on Throwing Wiffle Balls with Ken Griffey Jr, Celebrity Softball Games with Howie Long & Worst Broadcasting Moments of Career

Chris Shula, coming off his first season as the LA Rams defensive coordinator, talks with Chris about the LA Rams defense, his background in coaching, being on staff with the Rams with Aaron Donald, Wade Phillips' influence, Sean McVay and coaching Jared Verse and Braden Fiske. (00:00) - Intro (3:00) - Growing Up Around Football (7:05) - Path To Defensive Coordinator (10:55) - Rams DLine (15:35) - Aaron Donald (19:45) - Jared Verse and Braden Fiske (26:53) - Veteran Secondary & Wade Phillip's Influence (31:05) - Rams Super Bowls in 2018 and 2021 (35:10) - Facing Saquon Barkley and the Eagles (38:30) - The LA Rams Rag-Bandit (40:00) - Liam Coen (41:15) - Favorite Edge Rushers to Watch Across the NFL

Welcome Zack Martin! The recently retired Dallas Cowboy joins Chris to talk about his career in Dallas, some of the best rushers he faced, the rivalry with the Philadelphia Eagles, being heckled by Jon Gruden and knowing when it was time to retire. Chris and Macon then rip around the the NFL and the sports world, and talk Luka Dončić, Caitlin Clark, the White Lotus finale and more! Enjoy the wildness! (00:00) - Intro (4:18) - NFL News (23:50) - Zack Martin on his NFL Career with the Dallas Cowboys, Facing the Philadelphia Eagles & Amazing Jon Gruden Story (1:14:03) - White Lotus Finale (1:24:18) - Luka Dončić (1:28:53) - Caitlin Clark (1:32:52) - Chris' Golf Tournament and Kenny Mayne (1:46:57) - Mailbag: Dire Wolves, Masters & Jumping from Airplanes

It's Tampa's favorite trio - the Butter Bois! Rob Gronkowski, Cam Brate and Beau Allen hit the mics and have a good, old fashioned mess-around, talking stories from their Super Bowl parades, Tom Brady, days with the Buccaneers and revealing inside stories to viral moments. Rob compares Tom Brady in his Tampa days to his New England days, reveals what really happened the night before his viral sideline picture from the Ohio State spring game was captured and having plenty of fun on the set of NFL on Fox. Cam and Beau add in as many hilarious comments as possible. Enjoy the Butteriness! (00:00) - Intro (2:05) - Butter Bois (9:15) - Super Bowl Parade Memories (18:55) - Gronk's Worst Football Rep (23:25) - Rob's Viral Ohio State Spring Game Photo (28:40) - Rob is Cam's Hero (33:20) - Gronk's Media Career (35:35) - NFL on FOX Prank (39:55) - Knowing When To Retire In The NFL (45:15) - 2025 NFL Season Predictions (52:15) - Gronk's Final Thoughts

PSYCHO T! Tyler Hansbrough joins Chris and Macon to talk the NCAA Tournament, Duke basketball, Tyler's career at UNC, in the NBA and overseas in China, as well as some amazing stories from his playing days. After talking basketball, Chris and Macon dive into White Lotus and Severance (SPOILERS) then talk the NFL Coaches Meeting photo, that can be found here. After roasting those coaches and their fits, Chris and Macon get goofy and since it is April Fools, do some pranking. Just calling a few folks and serving untruths. A blast and a half, enjoy it! (00:00) - Intro (7:23) - Tyler Hansbrough On The 2025 NCAA Tournament, His Legacy At UNC And Stories From His NBA Career (52:53) - White Lotus & Severance (SPOILERS) (1:00:19) - Roasting The NFL Coaches Picture (1:18:40) - APRIL FOOLS!

FREAK SHOW FRIDAY ON CHRIS' BIRTHDAY! Chris, Macon, Nolan, Cowboy, Tanner and Matt rip a great episode from Studio J. The fellas cover plenty of fun, Chris gets real, announce some bittersweet news and chat with Mike Vrabel. Chris and Coach Vrabel talk all things New England and the direction the Patriots are heading. Free agency has been kind to New England and Coach Vrabel talks about the additions the Patriots have made so far this offseason like Milton Williams, Mack Hollins and the most recent, Stefon Diggs, an exciting new piece for Drake Maye to utilize. Coach Vrabel also tells some stories about facing Tom Brady in practice, Luke Fickell's toughness and the culture he is instilling in New England. Chris and the fellas end the show with a mailbag questions, White Lotus and Severance convos and saying goodbye to a homie! (00:00) - Intro (2:48) - Chris at the Beach (9:35) - Chris' State of the Green Light Union (25:27) - Happy Birthday Chris (30:35) - Mike Vrabel on Signing Stefon Diggs, Patriots Culture and Veteran Leadership (46:42) - Chris' Analysis of the Patriots (1:00:55) - Discussion of NFL's Proposed Rule Changes (1:15:18) - Aaron Rodgers' Future (1:20:55) - Mailbag: Things We Were Told To Fear, White Lotus and Severance (SPOILERS) (1:34:25) - Thank You Kingston!

Will "Cheese" Chesney is a certified badass, former Navy SEAL Operator who was deployed on Operation Spear, the raid that ended with the killing of Osama Bin Laden. Hear Cheese tell David Vobora his remarkable story, from working as a dog handler with his beloved dog Cairo, being injured in action, raiding the compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, and struggling with demons after the war. (00:00) - Intro (1:30) - Youth in Texas (5:10) - Joining Navy SEALs (20:30) - Deploying as a Navy SEAL (25:40) - Becoming a Combat Attack Dog Handler (38:50) - Cairo the Dog (46:55) - Operation Neptune Spear: Killing Bin Laden (1:09:15) - Last Operation as a SEAL Operator (1:23:55) - Overcoming Post War Demons (1:29:00) - Cairo's Story

Stanford Steve joins Macon to talk the best time on the sports calendar - March Madness. Brackets are busted but we're still betting away. Steve and Macon talk the NCAA Tournament, Florida's survival vs UConn and sending Dan Hurley home, Maryland's buzzer beater and the last of upsets and cinderellas in this season's tourney. Lot's of great games to come so Steve lays out a few matchups to look forward to in the Sweet 16 round and the fellas wrap the show up with a couple football topics. (00:00) - Intro (6:15) - 2025 NCAA Tournament (27:50) - CBB Head Coaching Hires (35:35) - Cam Ward (39:28) - Heisman Trophy Lookahead

Olympic gymnastics all-around gold medalist, five time medal winner, and cultural icon Nastia Liukin chats with David Vobora about her remarkable journey to become a champion and the struggles of achieving a lifetime goal at eighteen years old. Nastia shares details of her tense friendship with teammate and rival Shawn Johnson, manifesting her olympic gold medal and reflects on her personal journey after sport. A remarkable story of one of the United States' olympic heroes and her Life After. (00:00) - Intro (1:30) - Youth in Gymnastics (20:35) - Celebrity and Fame (38:00) - Road to Olympics (41:45) - Relationship with Shawn Johnson (52:45) - Manifesting the 2008 Olympic Gold Medal (1:10:45) - 2008 Olympic Finals (1:36:00) - 2012 Olympic Trials (2:05:55) - Gifts

The fellas are BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN! Chris and Macon pop in the studio to catch up, talk NFL updates and give out their Mentions for NFL Free Agency. Macon also runs through the March Madness bracket and gives out the answer key - get hip to his picks. Chris talks about the Bengals giving BIG contracts to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Derek Stingley Jr. resetting the CB market, Cooper Kupp's deal in Seattle, Stefon Digg's landing spot and where Aaron Rodgers will ultimately chose to play football next season - if he doesn't hang his cleats up first. Note that there are spoilers in the White Lotus discussion - it's worth it. Enjoy the listen! (00:00) - Intro (2:23) - Spring Break Travel (17:45) - White Lotus (Spoilers) (21:55) - NFL Updates: Bengals, Cooper Kupp, Stefon Diggs & Aaron Rodgers (1:10:48) - NFL Free Agency Mentions (1:45:20) - NCAA Tournament Bracket

Chris Long and Mina Kimes cruise around NFL free agency and give their takes on the teams that have made the best moves, teams that are in NFL purgatory and how Aaron Rodgers fits with the Pittsburgh Steelers (if that ends up being his destination). Mina, as a Seahawks fan, also gives her take on the Seattle Seahawks paying Sam Darnold and Geno Smith finding a new home in Las Vegas! Mina, as a Seahawks fan, gives her take on the Seattle Seahawks paying Sam Darnold and Geno Smith finding a new home in Las Vegas and the two talk about Cooper Kupp's potential destination, Justin Fields in New York and where Trey Hendrickson could be traded! (00:00) - Intro (2:35) - Mina on Celebrity Jeopardy (6:50) - Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers? (19:30) - AFCE Improvements (28:03) - Seattle Paying Sam Darnold Over Geno Smith (37:48) - Cooper Kupp (41:43) - Power Rank Most Purgatory Teams in the NFL (43:48) - This Offseason’s Zack Baun Signing (51:13) - Trey Hendrickson (53:48) - Player That A Fan Base Will Miss Most

Winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor, Flo Groberg joins David to talk about his remarkable life. From immigrating from France to America, his family’s devastation at the hands of extremists, training as a competitive runner, to protecting the most valuable American assets in Afghanistan, Flo Groberg is an American hero with an unforgettable story. Hear Flo describe the pressure packed moments where his quick actions saved countless lives from a suicide bomber, and the pain that came with terrible injuries. (00:00) - Intro (1:40) - Growing Up In France (10:00) - Moving To America (16:55) - Running Career (24:45) - 9/11 (29:40) - Leadership Training (39:30) - Deploying In Afghanistan (50:25) - August 8th, 2012 (1:22:25) - Find A Positive In Every Negative Situation (1:31:10) - The Medal Of Honor (1:54:50) - Life After

Chris Long reacts to the first couple days of Free Agency and the flurry of moves from around the NFL. Sam Darnold leads the QB news as he signs with the Seattle Seahawks to lead Mike Macdonald's defense after they got rid of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. In surprising moves, the Texans traded star LT Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles traded C. J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans. Chris recaps his other favorite moves from around the league including the New England Patriots signings, Justin Fields linking with the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills getting Josh Palmer. More moves to come, has your team made a splash yet? (00:00) - Intro (6:35) - Sam Darnold (18:30) - Laremy Tunsil (30:10) - C.J.G.J Traded to Houston (38:15) - Patriots Signings (40:04) - LA Rams & Davante Adams (43:00) - 49ers (49:15) - Bears (55:22) - Colts (59:55) - Moves Chris Loves

Chris Long interviews Buffalo Bills WR Khalil Shakir fresh off the ink drying on his 4 year, $60M extension with the Bills. Khalil talks about the emotionality that came with signing his contract, the Subaru that he will continue to drive despite the new deal, getting to play with Josh Allen, his relationship with Bills GM Brandon Beane, hearing Mr. Brightside play during Bills games, OC Joe Brady and the future of the Bills! (00:00) - Intro (3:10) - 4 Years, $60M Contract Extension (6:10) - Brandon Beane (7:55) - Subaru (9:38) - Youth Football Leagues in Japan (12:25) - Josh Allen (21:10) - Bills OC Joe Brady (22:22) - Practicing Against the Bills Defense (24:55) - Tough DBs (27:35) - Mack Hollins (31:25) - Bar Bill Wings and Mr. Brightside

Former Philadelphia Eagles studs Zach Ertz and Chris Long chop it up on Green Light! The fellas cover Zach's 2024 season with the Washington Commanders, Jayden Daniels' ROTY season and how the first year player handles himself like a vet, his relationship with Commanders coach Dan Quinn and his emotions after coming back to Philadelphia this past season. Enjoy the great episode with these two! (00:00) - Intro (2:35) - Jayden Daniels (9:45) - 2024 Commanders (17:55) - Josh Harris and Commanders Ownership (20:08) - Playing the Eagles (24:20) - Deebo Samuel on the Commanders (26:07) - Terry McLaurin (27:52) - $750K Game (29:55) - Tough DEs to Block as TE (33:00) - Being a Father (35:40) - Future in the NFL

Makayla Noble is a former world champion cheerleader who, in a freak backyard cheer accident, ended up falling and breaking her neck, immediately becoming quadriplegic. She played the hand she was dealt, rehabbed at the Adaptive Training Foundation, has found herself and continues to push her limits. This young lady has a spirit and brightness that is unmatched and a determination that shined through when she crawled 40 yards on turf. Not only is Makayla's story about overcoming an accident but she also dealt with serious mental health issues as a competitive cheerleader. She describes her daily battle of grinding to be the best competitor she could be while also balancing her life as a high school student, friend and daughter. This story is going to touch you because Makayla is very honest about what she struggled with prior to this accident yet she felt like God laid this path before her to become who she is today. We also have a fun cameo from Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys. He jumps in to surprise her with a signed jersey and support. So tune in because Makayla's episode is going to hit you right in my heart. (00:00) - Intro (2:10) - Makayla Noble's Upbringing, Family and Cheerleading (15:10) - Makayla's First World Championship (22:50) - Surprise Guest Dak Prescott! (26:10) - Makayla's Approach of her Alive Day (41:00) - Relationship with Social Media (55:30) - Relationship with Cheerleading (1:05:30) - The Lead Up To Makayla's Accident (1:15:55) - Makayla's Accident (1:43:00) - Makayla Realizing Her Injury (1:52:00) - Makayla's Perspective Following Her Injury (2:05:00) - The Rehab Process (2:20:00) - Living With Her Injury (2:34:45) - What's Next For Makayla Noble

Kyle Hamilton and NFL News! Chris Long reacts to the recent news around the NFL as the league moves closer to their beginning year. The San Francisco 49ers trade Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders as Jayden Daniels gains a trusted wide receiver to continue his accession in the NFL. Despite rumors that Matthew Stafford would help elsewhere for this upcoming season, the Rams can't quit their QB. Stafford stays put in LA for another year with McVay. And most recently, the Philadelphia Eagles have released Darius Slay to save some cap space. Could Slay sign elsewhere or could he end up back in Philly on a new deal? And then, Kyle Hamilton joins Chris in a recorded interview from New Orleans during Super Bowl week. The fellas cover the Baltimore Ravens, Lamar Jackson's leadership, Derrick Henry as a Raven, Kyle's defensive abilities and his developing pass rush moves as well as the best young QBs and WRs in the NFL. (00:00) - Intro (2:51) - Chris' Offseason (9:27) - NFL Combine: Jalen Milroe's Hands and Isaiah Bond's 40 Yard Dash Time (16:42) - Deebo Samuel (30:07) - Matthew Stafford (38:31) - Darius Slay (44:02) - Legality of the Tush Push (59:13) - Kyle Hamilton of the Baltimore Ravens on Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and Developing Pass Rush Moves