The ultimate destination for all things pro football. Led by one of the most influential storytellers in all of sports media, three-time American Sportswriter of the Year Peter King delivers an access-driven experience that brings fans into the locker room, the press box and the front office with the biggest influencers in professional football. Fans can listen in on in-depth conversations with the biggest names in football that they haven't heard before to get a fresh, new and intimate experience on America’s most popular sport. King also delves into other topics and other sports, particularly in the off-season.
Conference Championship Recap & Interview with Brock Purdy
(1:50) 49ers def. Lions(26:48) Interview with Brock Purdy(33:23) Chiefs def. Ravens(54:40) Super Bowl LVIII Preview
1/29/2024 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 2 seconds
Divisional Round Recap & Interview with Author Michael MacCambridge
(1:20) Chiefs def. Bills (13:10) Ravens def. Texans (16:22) 49ers def. Packers(20:30) Lions def. Bucs(24:06) Interview with Author Michael MacCambridge (46:16) AFC Championship preview(53:15) NFC Championship preview
1/24/2024 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 16 seconds
Dissecting the Coaching Carousel, Wild Card takeaways & Interview with Ed Werder
(5:07) Bill Belichick landing spots(17:20) How safe is Nick Sirianni?(23:05) Mike Tomlin's future(27:58) Jim Harbaugh interviews with Chargers(31:00) Mike Vrabel landing spots(33:59) Who should Commanders target for HC?(38:08) Interview with ESPN's Ed Werder(1:04:20) Jordan Love's evolution(1:07:35) Lookahead to Texans at Ravens (1:11:07) Lions def. Rams (1:19:55) What should Dolphins do with Tua?(1:25:38) Game of the week: Chiefs at Bills
1/16/2024 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 53 seconds
Titans fire Mike Vrabel, Wild Card Wknd preview & Interview with Lions GM Brad Holmes
(3:40) Titans fire Mike Vrabel(14:42) What’s next for Bill Belichick & Patriots?(17:45) Who will be Raiders next HC?(20:42) Who will want Commanders & Panthers jobs?(23:38) Look ahead to Super Wild Card Weekend(35:24) Interview with Lions GM Brad Holmes(50:05) Bill def. Dolphins(55:44) Who should win Defensive Player of the Year?(1:03:17) What to make of the Saints late TD vs Falcons
1/10/2024 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 36 seconds
Week 17 Recap & Joe Flacco Interview
(2:50) Lions 2-point fiasco(15:15) What’s wrong with the Eagles?(20:35) Bills-Dolphins SNF meeting for AFC East title(29:00) Interview with Browns QB Joe Flacco (48:39) How dangerous are the Browns with Joe Flacco?(53:10) Biggest postseason threat for Ravens?(56:30) Biggest postseason threat for 49ers?(1:02:00) What should the Bears do with Justin Fields?
1/2/2024 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 22 seconds
Week 16 Recap & Interview with T.J. Watt
(8:07) Ravens def. 49ers(28:47) Raiders def. Chiefs(40:16) Eagles def. Giants(44:30) Lions clinch NFC North(50:21) Matchups we’d love IF the playoffs started today (52:50) The Jaguars “look lost”(54:32) Understanding the Week 17 schedule (1:00:15) Offensive Rookie of the Year(1:01:55) Interview with Steelers LB T.J. Watt
12/26/2023 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 40 seconds
MNF Recap & Kirk Herbstreit Interview
(2:05) Seahawks save season with win over Eagles(18:13) Interview with Kirk Herbstreit(1:04:40) Are the Bills playoff bound?(1:11:06) Can Cowboys overcome road struggles?(1:15:00) Kevin Stefanski making his case for Coach of the Year(1:18:45) Chiefs get jumpstart from ancient “Heisman” play(1:23:32) Andy Reid still not down on Kadarius Toney
12/19/2023 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 23 seconds
Road to #1 seed in NFC, Giants def. Packers & Interview with Bengals QB Jake Browning
(3:30) Road to NFC #1 Seed(7:00) Giants def. Packers on MNF(21:51) Interview with Bengals QB Jake Browning (37:50) Kadarius Toney’s costly offside penalty(44:26) AFC path to playoffs(47:13) How important is a top pick QB?
12/12/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Week 13 Recap + Interview with Mike Sando & Dan Pompei of The Athletic
(1:10) Jake Browning gives the Bengals a fighting chance(8:22) Why can’t Nathaniel Hackett get anything from backup QBs?(14:53) How vulnerable are the Eagles?(20:45) Credit Deebo Samuel for 49ers turnaround(23:33) Should Brock Purdy be in the MVP convo?(30:52) How worried are you about Chiefs offense?(36:08) Interview with Mike Sando & Dan Pompei of The Athletic about their new book “The Football 100”
12/5/2023 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 27 seconds
Panthers fire HC Frank Reich, Josh Allen is not the problem in BUF & the NFC is Philly's to lose
(3:24) Panthers fire HC Frank Reich(16:45) It's not all Josh Allen's fault in Buffalo (20:57) The NFC Is Philly's to lose(27:09) Is there any reason to worry about the Chiefs?(34:26) Tom Brady thinks 'there's a lot of mediocrity' in the NFL right now(37:17) Interview with New York Times Journalist Eli Saslow
11/29/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 9 seconds
Week 11 Recap + Interviews with NFL VP of Broadcast Planning Mike North & CEO of USA Football Scott Hallenbeck
(3:03) Eagles def. Chiefs(12:32) Interview with Mike North, NFL VP of Broadcast Planning(47:35) Bills def. Jets (54:38) Looking ahead to Jaguars vs Texans(57:19) Giants def. Commanders(1:01:04) Lions def. Bears(1:05:51) How hot is Frank Reich's seat?(1:16:53) Interview with Scott Hallenbeck, CEO of USA Football
11/21/2023 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 57 seconds
Bills fire OC Ken Dorsey, Midseason MVPs & Rich Eisen Interview
(1:40) Bills fire OC Ken Dorsey(17:00) Interview with Rich Eisen (42:07) Midseason MVP candidates(54:05) CJ Stroud playing like no rookie QB before(59:50) Where do Patriots go now with Mac and Belichick?(1:06:22) Are the 49ers back after win over Jaguars?
11/15/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 28 seconds
Peter's experience in Frankfurt, Germany at Dolphins/Chiefs, Postgame interview with Patrick Mahomes & the future of international games
(2:05) MNF recap: Chargers def. Jets (9:15) Inside the contagious energy of Dolphins-Chiefs in Frankfurt(13:30) Postgame Interview with Patrick Mahomes (25:30) What is the future of NFL international?(30:32) Interview with NFL Executive Peter O’Reilly on the International Series (49:57) Myles Simmons' 5 takeaways from Week 9(1:05:45) 49ers vs Jaguars preview
11/7/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 21 seconds
Trade Deadline Recap + Vikings S Cam Bynum
2:07 - Chase Young traded to 49ers5:00 - Rapid Fire: Trade deadline moves9:50 - Montez Sweat traded to Bears13:00 - Rasul Douglas traded to Bills15:57 - Titans don't trade Derrick Henry18:46 - Raiders don't trade Davante Adams32:52 - Interview with Vikings S Camryn Bynum
11/1/2023 • 49 minutes, 20 seconds
49ers/Vikings Recap & Interview with Amazon Prime Analytics Expert Sam Schwartzstein
(2:20) 49ers/Vikings recap (20:49) Moral of season so far: One game doesn’t mean anything(27:11) Interview with Sam Schwartzstein, Amazon Prime TNF Analytics Expert (1:01:27) Artificial Intelligence in the NFL(1:09:32) Which middle of the road team are you confident in?(1:16:25) Could Derrick Henry be traded before the deadline?
10/24/2023 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 19 seconds
Week 6 Recap & Interview with ESPN's Sal Paolantonio
(2:50) Cowboys def. Chargers(12:00) Questioning Nick Sirianni’s end of game decisions(21:20) No undefeated teams left (31:25) Are we concerned about the Bills?(34:40) How far can the Browns really go?(40:20) What is the Lions weakness?(45:42) Interview with ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio (1:20:23) Dolphins-Eagles preview
10/17/2023 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 16 seconds
49ers dominate Cowboys, Injuries taking over NFL & Interview with author Michael MacCambridge
(3:14) 49ers def. Cowboys (32:25) Justin Jefferson injury(37:05) Bills injuries(40:17) Players we're most worried about right now (Jordan Love, Daniel Jones)(45:44) Interview with Author Michael MacCambridge
10/10/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes
What a difference a year makes + The Deion Sanders effect on college football
03:00 – Giants could be out of playoff contention soon13:23 – Bengals far from full strength 23:42 – Texans proving doubters wrong32:42 – Cardinals look better than record suggests38:15 – Can the Deion Sanders effect on college football be replicated?53:35 – Brandon Staley’s play calling in question again58:14 – Interview with Gary Myers (Author, “Once A Giant: A Story of Victory, Tragedy and Life After Football")
10/3/2023 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 3 seconds
Week 3 Recap & Rams WR Puka Nacua
(3:00) Bengals def. Rams(11:36) Eagles def. Bucs(18:41) Dolphins def. Broncos(31:30) Interview with Rams WR Puka Nacua (53:03) Teams we thought were bad might be good?(1:02:42) Goat of the week: Vikings clock management(1:07:36) Do the Jets have any option at QB?(1:10:51) Will the Bears clean house?(1:14:07) Remembering Buddy Teevens
9/26/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 33 seconds
Week 2 Recap + NFL Network's Rich Eisen
02:48 – Are the Cowboys the most dominant team in the NFL?08:16 – How does Micah Parsons compare to Lawrence Taylor?13:05 – Peter’s Power Rankings (focus on top 5 – DAL, SF, PHI, MIA, KC)30:43 – Interview with Rich Eisen1:01:21 – Who is Puka Nacua?1:09:14 – Who gets the edge in NFC South: Bucs or Falcons?
9/19/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 50 seconds
Week 1 Recap & Packers President Mark Murphy interview
(1:56) Jets def. Bills / Aaron Rodgers injury (28:08) 49ers def. Steelers (30:00) Cowboys def. Giants(32:44) Rams def. Seahawks(36:03) Browns def. Bengals(39:38) Packers def. Bears(41:38) Dolphins def. Chargers(45:08) Bucs def. Vikings(47:47) Interview with Packers President & CEO Mark Murphy
9/12/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 36 seconds
2023 season predictions & Cam Jordan interview
(3:22) AFC Predictions(21:37) NFC Predictions(33:48) Interview with Saints DE Cam Jordan(56:54) Awards Predictions(1:07:38) What we're looking forward to in Week 1
9/6/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 19 seconds
Jonathan Taylor stays put, Trey Lance heads to Dallas; plus Geno Smith & Sean Payton interviews
(3:30) Jonathan Taylor remains with Colts(11:05) Uneventful roster cutdown day(14:27) 49ers trade Trey Lance to Cowboys(22:15) Interview with Seahawks QB Geno Smith (35:37) Interview with Broncos HC Sean Payton(53:29) What can we expect from Deshaun Watson in 2023?
8/30/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 6 seconds
Fantasy chat with Joe Musgrove, plus Brock Purdy & Dak Prescott
The training camp tour wraps up on the West Coast! (4:15) Peter sits down with San Diego Padres SP Joe Musgrove to discuss his passion for fantasy football. (17:30) 49ers QB Brock Purdy joins Peter to walk through the moment his elbow got injured and the emotional rollercoaster recovering. (25:50) Peter chats with Cowboys QB Dak Prescott about differences in the team's offense without OC Kellen Moore and rebounding from last year's Divisional Round loss. (29:40) Peter talks to David Bakhtiari, now the longest-tenured player in Green Bay, about Jordan Love's command of the offense and why he feels "night and day" compared to last season.
8/23/2023 • 43 minutes, 41 seconds
Training Camp Tour Week 3: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes; Bears President Kevin Warren
The training camp tour rolls into Week 3! 02:00 - Peter Kings talks to ESPN Cowboys reporter Todd Archer about Zack Martin's new deal, Ezekiel Elliott's signing in New England and Dak Prescott's outlook for 2023. 27:20 - Peter then catches up with QB Patrick Mahomes at the Kansas City Chiefs training camp to discuss the team's goals this upcoming season after a stellar Super Bowl victory. 32:20 - Peter also sits down with Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren to discuss what excites him most about the 2023 Bears, the ongoing changes to the college football landscape, and what's next for both his team and the NFL in general.
8/15/2023 • 56 minutes, 9 seconds
Peter King catches up with Lamar Jackson and Bryce Young
The training camp tour continues! 00:00 - Packers - Peter reminisces with Kalyn Kahler (The Athletic) about camp tours of years past before breaking down what they saw out of QB Jordan Love at Packers camp. 25:55 - Ravens - Peter catches up with QB Lamar Jackson to discuss his contract negotiation process, new wide receivers and more 31:30- Falcons - TE Jonnu Smith joins Peter to discuss playing for head coach Arthur Smith and being "positionless" in Atlanta's unique offense. 46:00 - Panthers - Peter meets up with #1 overall pick QB Bryce Young to discusses starting for Carolina this upcoming season and the preparation he is doing on and off the football field.
8/8/2023 • 46 minutes, 8 seconds
The Training Camp Tour Begins!
Peter King kicks off his 40th season covering the NFL with his annual training camp tour! Peter visits the Eagles where he talks to QB Jalen Hurts about moving on from the Super Bowl loss and what his new contract means after being doubted. Peter has an extended conversation with Lions WR Amon-ra St. Brown about what makes him the most interesting person in the NFL. Finally, Peter catches up with Steelers QB Kenny Pickett about how he's changing as a leader and his connection with WR George Pickens.
8/2/2023 • 47 minutes
What sports teach us with Sally Jenkins + Listener Mailbag!
In the last episode before summer hiatus, Peter King and Myles Simmons open the listener mailbag. Plus, Peter talks to Sally Jenkins about her new book, "The Right Call: What Sports Teach us about Work and Life". 04:40 – Why is the NFL putting a playoff game exclusively on Peacock?14:00 – Re-visiting the Texans trade from 12 to 324:20 – Why the Falcons will win the NFC South35:33 – How will betting affect professional sports?41:40 – Interview with Sally Jenkins The Peter King Podcast will return in August with Peter's annual Training Camp Tour!
5/16/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 30 seconds
The 2023 NFL Schedule is here!
Peter King breaks down the 2023 NFL schedule with the schedule makers themselves -- Onnie Bose (NFL VP of Broadcasting) and Mike North (NFL VP of Broadcast Planning). 1:45 – What made this schedule different from every other year?11:00 – Welcome to to primetime Jets13:50 – The Giants willl spend a lot of the early season on the road18:30 – The NFC takes over Thanksgiving 25:30 – Christmas football35:00 – Of the 112,000 computer-generated options, when was THIS schedule decided picked?43:10 – A marquee matchup lands in Frankfurt
5/12/2023 • 46 minutes, 36 seconds
Peter King’s Offseason Power Rankings; Panthers & Green Bay’s QB Strategies
03:00 – Peter’s Offseason Power Ranks 32:15 – Understanding the Packers QB ethos35:07 – The moment Frank Reich knew Bryce Young was their guy42:00 – Should coaching interviews be allowed during the playoff?
5/9/2023 • 53 minutes, 13 seconds
Peter King's 2023 Mock Draft
Peter King & Myles Simmons go through Peter's Mock Draft for Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft.
4/24/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 21 seconds
All eyes on the Texans at #2, Jalen Hurts gets paid; Plus Alex Mortensen on Bryce Young's NFL outlook
(05:18) With Bryce Young all but guaranteed as the #1 pick, all eyes are now on the Texans(12:30) Texans GM Nick Caserio says he isn’t going anywhere(16:30) Where will Hendon Hooker land? Plus, Peter’s trade theory that could send the QB to Houston(26:50) Where will Jalen Carter land and is Pittsburgh the best fit if they could get him?(30:31) Interview with Alex Mortensen(56:46) What does Jalen Hurts’ new deal mean for Lamar Jackson?(1:07:38) What kind of deals will Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert get?
4/18/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 27 seconds
OBJ lands in Baltimore; Why this year's Draft will be so unpredictable; Plus Tom Pelissero joins to talk Draft
(4:45) OBJ signs 1-year deal with Ravens, what’s that mean for Lamar?(12:15) Momentum growing for Bryce Young going #1 to Panthers(19:15) Jalen Carter visiting Raiders, Seahawks(22:40) Michael Bidwill in trouble in Arizona (28:08) Interview with NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero(58:00) No one WR prospect is standing out above the rest(1:03:38) Why this Draft will be so unpredictable(1:09:09) Jordan Addison visiting Vikings, Giants, Bills
4/11/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Giants HC Brian Daboll; Diving into top 10 picks of draft, Pats shopped Mac Jones & when will Lamar saga end?
(6:00) What should each team in the Top 10 do at the Draft? Panthers #1 pick (8:47) Texans #2 pick(14:45) Cardinals #3 pick(21:09) Colts #4 pick(25:38) Seahawks #5 pick(30:00) Lions #6 pick(35:32) Raiders #7 pick(38:24) Falcons #8 pick(39:54) Bears #9 pick(41:38) Eagles #10 pick(44:34) Interview with Giants HC Brian Daboll(1:01:45) Patriots shopped Mac Jones(1:06:57) Jim Trotter let go by NFL Media(1:11:42) TNF Flex debate continues(1:17:32) When will the Lamar saga end?
4/4/2023 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 9 seconds
Competition Committee Chair Rich McKay; plus Lamar Jackson's trade request, flareup over flex scheduling & other takeaways from the owners meetings
(4:10) Lamar tweets he requested a trade (19:15) Latest on the status of the Rodgers trade (22:28) Interview with Rich McKay(35:00) Flareup over flex scheduling(47:21) Latest on Daniel Snyder & Commanders sale(48:32) Goodell contract extension(49:35) 49ers leave no doubt that Purdy is QB1 when healthy(50:46) Mark Davis’ apology to Derek Carr(53:28) Pete Carroll on Jamal Adams(55:48) Four weeks to draft, what’s the vibe around the QBs right now
3/29/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 26 seconds
Former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum; plus recapping week 1 of free agency & what will Rodgers cost the Jets?
(4:12) Teams we liked in Free Agency (8:35) Teams we didn’t like in Free Agency (19:35) Adam Thielen signs with Panthers(23:40) Orlando Brown's contract with the Bengals(28:35) Eagles keep the band together(32:35) Baker Mayfield signs with Bucs(36:00) Interview with Mike Tannenbaum(52:20) What will Aaron Rodgers cost the Jets?
3/21/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud; plus Lamar Jackson sends a message, Aaron Rodgers gives Jets a wish list & recapping free agency so far
(4:20) Lamar Jackson makes it clear he won’t be hiring an agent(18:30) Aaron Rodgers sends his wish list to Jets(26:10) Interview with C.J. Stroud(35:00) Jimmy G to Raiders(40:00) Raiders trade Darren Waller to Giants(42:20) Broncos additions(46:38) Dolphins additions (51:45) Bears additions (55:30) 49ers additions(57:55) Chargers give Austin Ekeler permission to seek trade
3/14/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 49 seconds
Bonus Pod: Bears trade #1 overall pick to Panthers
Peter King reacts to the Bears trading the #1 overall pick to the Panthers
3/10/2023 • 6 minutes, 10 seconds
Alabama QB Bryce Young; plus Derek Carr to the Saints, Geno Smith staying in Seattle & what will Bears get for #1 pick?
(3:05) Geno Smith & Seahawks agree to 3-year deal(7:25) Indy is perfect for the Combine(13:30) Derek Carr to Saints(19:40) World is waiting for Aaron Rodgers’ decision(26:20) QB prospects at the Combine(32:40) Interview with Bryce Young(41:20) Top pick for sale: What will it cost and who could move up?(55:50) Carson Wentz: An expensive lesson(1:02:45) What to expect in free agency
3/7/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 19 seconds
Combine Preview with NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah; plus Carson Wentz cut, and Bears likely to trade #1 pick
(3:15) Commanders release Carson Wentz(14:00) Interview with NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah (45:00) How good is this draft class?(49:00) What will Competition Committee get done in Indy?(54:45) Bears likely to deal #1 overall pick(1:08:53) What can Jalen Ramsey bring in a trade?(1:14:20) The Netflix football league(1:18:45) Can Davis Webb help save Russell Wilson's career?
2/27/2023 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 44 seconds
Steelers LB T.J. Watt; plus learning from Andy Reid, where will Aaron Rodgers play in 2023, and could Bears & Texans trade the top 2 Draft picks
(03:30) Minority coaching hires(18:40) What the rest of the league can learn from Andy Reid?(28:22) Commanders for sale(31:28) Interview with TJ Watt(45:30) Is franchise tag looming for Lamar Jackson?(49:18) Where will Aaron Rodgers land in 2023?(55:00) Is franchise tag looming for Daniel Jones?(59:05) Do the Jets make most sense for Derek Carr?(1:02:15) Jonathan Gannon’s plans for Kyler Murray(1:05:05) Will Bears and Texans use or trade the top two Draft picks?
2/21/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 20 seconds
HOFer Deion Sanders & Super Bowl LVII Recap
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap Super Bowl LVII and discuss how Patrick Mahomes' career compares to Tom Brady's through 27 years old. Plus, Peter chats with Hall of Famer Deion Sanders about what changes should be made to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and more.
2/14/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 49 seconds
Eagles GM Howie Roseman & Super Bowl LVII Preview
Peter King & Myles Simmons discuss the Colts and Cardinals head coaching search, what the Bears might do with #1 overall pick and preview SBLVII. Plus, Peter chats with Eagles GM Howie Roseman.
2/9/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 17 seconds
Conference Championship Recap & Dean Blandino Interview
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap the AFC & NFC Championships and look ahead to the Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl matchup. Plus, Peter chats with Fox Sports rules analyst Dean Blandino.
1/31/2023 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 58 seconds
Divisional Round Recap & NBC Sports Philly's Ray Didinger
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap the divisional round, discuss which teams should trade for Aaron Rodgers and look ahead to the Championship games. Plus, Peter chats with NBC Sports Philly's Ray Didinger.
1/24/2023 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 20 seconds
Wild Card Recap & Patriots Safety Devin McCourty
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap wild card weekend, look ahead to the divisional round matchups and discuss what the future looks like for Lamar Jackson & Tom Brady. Plus, Peter chats with Patriots safety Devin McCourty.
1/17/2023 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 15 seconds
Week 18 Recap & Giants Center Nick Gates
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap the final week of the regular season, including Peter's experience in Buffalo and his conversation with Sean McDermott. Plus, the guys look ahead to the wild card matchups and discuss the latest head coach firings. Peter also chats with Giants center Nick Gates.
1/10/2023 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 19 seconds
Damar Hamlin reaction & NBC Sports medicine analyst Mike Ryan
Peter King & Myles Simmons react to the latest surrounding Bills safety Damar Hamlin and the impact across the league. Plus, Peter chats with NBC Sports medicine analyst Mike Ryan about what exactly caused Damar's horrifying collapse.
1/4/2023 • 59 minutes, 30 seconds
Week 16 Recap & NFL Photographer Michael Zagaris
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap week 16, discuss the firing of Nathaniel Hackett and break down the state of the playoff race. Plus, Peter chats with longtime NFL photographer Michael Zagaris
12/27/2022 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 16 seconds
HOFer Terry Bradshaw & Week 15 Recap
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap a wild week 15 and break down where the playoff picture stands with 3 weeks to go in the regular season. Plus, Peter chats with Former Steeler & Hall of Fame QB Terry Bradshaw ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception.
12/20/2022 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 1 second
Remembering Grant Wahl with his wife Dr. Celine Gounder
Peter is joined by Dr. Celine Gounder to reflect on the life and legacy of her late husband, soccer journalist Grant Wahl.
12/14/2022 • 27 minutes, 2 seconds
Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett & Week 14 Recap
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap week 14 and take a look at how the playoff picture is shaking out. Plus, Peter chats with Seahawks WR and Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Tyler Lockett.
12/13/2022 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 57 seconds
Tom Coughlin Interview & Week 13 Recap
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap week 13 including Tom Brady's incredible comeback win over the Saints and what it means for the Bucs. Plus, Peter chats with 2-time Super Bowl Champion Head Coach Tom Coughlin about his book and more.
12/6/2022 • 1 hour, 52 minutes, 11 seconds
Week 12 Recap & HOF Sr. Advisor Joe Horrigan
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap week 12 and discuss who is pulling ahead in the MVP race. Plus, Peter chats with Pro Football Hall of Fame Senior Advisor & historian Joe Horrigan about the HOF voting process and more.
11/29/2022 • 1 hour, 49 minutes, 19 seconds
Week 11 Recap & HOF Coach Jimmy Johnson
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap week 11 and discuss which coaches and QBs are under the most pressure right now. Plus, Peter chats with Hall of Fame coach Jimmy Johnson.
11/22/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 20 seconds
Week 10 Recap & Vikings Announcer Paul Allen
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap a wild week 10 and Vikings play-by-play announcer Paul Allen joins the podcast to break down the Vikings incredible win. Plus, Peter talks about his experience in Munich at the first ever NFL game in Germany.
11/15/2022 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 17 seconds
Week 9 Recap & Stephen Holder on Colts
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap week 9 and Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins the podcast to discuss the shocking news that Frank Reich is out and Jeff Saturday is in.
11/9/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 40 seconds
Week 8 Recap & Interview with Author Jeff Pearlman
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap their biggest takeaways from Week 8, plus they predict division winners and Super Bowl matchup. Peter also chats with Jeff Pearlman, author of “The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson”.
11/1/2022 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 30 seconds
Week 7 Recap & Joe Person on McCaffrey trade
Peter King & Myles Simmons discuss the Colts QB change and which team has a better chance of bouncing back between the Packers and the Bucs. Plus, Joe Person from The Athletic joins Peter to break down the Christian McCaffrey trade.
10/25/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 12 seconds
Seth Wickersham on Daniel Snyder & Week 6 Recap
Peter King and Myles Simmons recap week 6 including how the Bills were able to avenge their playoff loss to the Chiefs. Plus, Peter chats with ESPN Senior Writer Seth Wickersham about his report on Daniel Snyder and what lies ahead for Washington Commanders organization.
10/19/2022 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 13 seconds
Eagles DE Brandon Graham & Week 5 Recap
Peter King and Myles Simmons recap week 5 of the NFL season in which officiating took center stage. Plus, Peter chats with Eagles DE Brandon Graham about the best play of his career and the secret to playing with one team for so long.
10/11/2022 • 59 minutes, 58 seconds
Week 4 Recap & Former ST Coach Mike Westhoff
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap week 4 and discuss the latest developments regarding the concussion protocol in the aftermath of Tua's injury. Plus, former NFL special teams coach Mike Westhoff joins the podcast to discuss his career and his new book.
10/4/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 54 seconds
Week 3 Recap & Reporter Anna Wolfe on Brett Favre welfare case
Peter King & Myles Simmons recap week 3 and discuss which 3-0 team they believe in more between the Dolphins and the Eagles. Plus, Peter chats with Anna Wolfe, investigative reporter for Mississippi Today who has been at the forefront of reporting on the Brett Favre welfare scandal.
9/27/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Sean Payton on his future & Week 2 Recap
Peter King and Myles Simmons recap week 2 and discuss just how big the gap is between the Bills and the rest of the NFL. Plus, Peter chats with Sean Payton about his new TV gig, what he misses about coaching and whether he'll return to the sidelines anytime soon.
Peter King and Myles Simmons recap a wild week 1 that ended with a questionable coaching decision in Seattle. Plus, Peter chats with Chargers RB Austin Ekeler and the guys preview the Thursday night matchup between the Chargers & Chiefs.
9/14/2022 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 15 seconds
Peter King's SB pick; plus The Ringer's Kevin Clark on Matt LaFleur
Peter King gives his Super Bowl prediction, MVP pick and more. Plus The Ringer's Kevin Clark joins the podcast to discuss the underrated Matt LaFleur.
9/6/2022 • 48 minutes, 25 seconds
Matthew Berry on fantasy WRs; plus Jimmy G stays put
Peter King gives his thoughts on Jimmy Garoppolo staying with the 49ers. Plus Matthew Berry joins the podcast to discuss joining NBC, some under the radar WRs poised for big fantasy seasons, and who's being drafted too low.
8/30/2022 • 49 minutes, 10 seconds
Dak Prescott & Sean McVay Interviews
Peter King concludes his training camp tour with stops at Cowboys camp where he caught up with QB Dak Prescott, and Rams camp where he chatted with HC Sean McVay.
8/23/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Trey Lance, Cam Jordan & Lovie Smith Interviews
Peter King's training camp tour continues. This week he caught up with 49ers QB Trey Lance, Saints DE Cam Jordan and Texans Head Coach Lovie Smith.
8/16/2022 • 50 minutes, 59 seconds
Patrick Mahomes, Ryan Tannehill and Jason Garrett on Bears camp and more
Peter King's training camp tour continues, this week he caught up with his new co-worker, Jason Garrett, who joined him on the road for a bit. Peter also chatted with Ryan Tannehill at Titans camp and Patrick Mahomes at Chiefs camp.
8/9/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 33 seconds
Ja'Marr Chase, T.J. Watt and Mac Jones Interviews
Peter King is on the road for his annual his training camp tour, this week he caught up with Ja'Marr Chase, T.J. Watt and Mac Jones. Peter also gives his reaction to Judge Robinson's 6-game suspension for Deshaun Watson and the Dolphins tampering discipline.
8/3/2022 • 58 minutes, 14 seconds
Davante Adams and Josh Allen interviews
Peter King's annual training camp tour is underway, he caught up with new Raiders WR Davante Adams in Vegas and then stopped in Pittsford, NY to chat with Bills QB Josh Allen.
7/26/2022 • 47 minutes, 10 seconds
Peter King's Power Rankings; Plus Broncos GM George Paton
Peter King & Paul Burmeister go through Peter's 2022 power rankings and Peter chats with Broncos GM George Paton about their exciting offseason.
5/26/2022 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 12 seconds
NFL schedule release with Mike North & Howard Katz; plus Chargers GM Tom Telesco
(0:00) Peter King & Paul Burmeister discuss the latest news around the NFL(27:15) Chargers GM Tom Telesco(1:09:45) NFL Schedule Release chat with Mike North & Howard Katz
5/18/2022 • 1 hour, 39 minutes, 38 seconds
Jets GM Joe Douglas; plus Baker Mayfield is a man without a home
(00:45) Peter & Paul Burmeister chat Jets, Lions, Giants, and Baker Mayfield(49:00) Jets GM Joe Douglas
5/10/2022 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 15 seconds
Breaking Down the Draft and Peter's Time in the Ravens Draft Room
(3:00) Paul Burmeister Joins the Show to talk the Draft(5:10) Reacting to the #1 Pick (9:08 ) The Lions Pick(13:05) NY Fans Love the NYG and NY Jets Picks (19:34) Did Green Bay Make a Mistake in the Draft(25:25) AJ Brown Trade(30:00) Peter Spent Round 4 in the Ravens Draft Room
5/4/2022 • 48 minutes, 38 seconds
Peter King's 2022 Mock Draft
Peter King's 2022 NFL Mock Draft goes through all the picks in the 1st round
4/25/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 37 seconds
Toughest year to mock draft?
(0:00) Peter King & Paul Burmeister on the mystery of the Top 10(29:00) Peter Schrager explains his Mock Draft
4/20/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 20 seconds
Coack K on Belichick; plus a draft pick trade frenzy coming?
(0:00) Peter King & Paul Burmeister(37:25) Peter King & Coach K
4/12/2022 • 56 minutes, 34 seconds
Top 10 Draft Preview, Eagles-Saints trade, and Bobby Wagner interview
(0:00) Peter King & Paul Burmeister(58:30) Bobby Wagner interview
4/6/2022 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 32 seconds
New OT rule passes, League Meetings recap, and no excuses for Tua
(2:00) Peter King & Paul Burmeister on OT, NFL trades, Draft QBs, and no more excuses for Tua(27:55) Sam Farmer recaps the league meetings
3/30/2022 • 46 minutes, 3 seconds
Deshaun, Ryan, and Davante get traded; plus Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus
(2:50) Deshaun Watson trade(20:22) Matt Ryan to Colts(29:17) Jimmy G vs Baker Mayfield: Where do they land?(25:35) Davante Adams trade(44:47) Texans big picture: Handling of Watson, GM/coach hiring, give Davis Mills a chance(50:20) Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus
3/23/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Free Agency reaction, plus Raiders coach Josh McDaniels
(0:00) Peter King and Paul Burmeister react to the early onslaught of free agency(57:50) Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels
3/15/2022 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 38 seconds
Russell Wilson traded, Aaron Rodgers stays with Packers, plus Aidan Hutchinson interview
(1:00) Peter King and Paul Burmeister on Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, and some Combine takeaways.(36:20) Peter's conversation with Aidan Hutchinson
3/9/2022 • 55 minutes, 5 seconds
NFL Combine Preview with Daniel Jeremiah
(0:00) Paul Burmeister(50:15) Daniel Jeremiah
3/1/2022 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 51 seconds
Aaron Donald: "You just woke me up!"
(0:00) Peter King and Paul Burmeister recap the Super Bowl and give their big picture takeaways from 2021(35:30) Interview with Aaron Donald
2/21/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 56 seconds
Super Bowl LVI Recap; plus 1-on-1 with Ron Rivera
Peter King and Paul Burmeister break down Super Bowl LVI. Plus, Washington head coach Ron Rivera joins Peter to discuss what's up with the Commanders.
2/16/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 7 seconds
Driving to work with Zac Taylor
Peter King and Paul Burmeister preview Rams-Bengals, and Peter drives to work with Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor after his team advanced to Super Bowl LVI
2/9/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes
Brian Flores lawsuit, Rams-Bengals in the Super Bowl, and talking with Joe Burrow's dad
(0:00) Brian Flores lawsuit(6:42) Recapping Championship Sunday(43:40) Jimmy Burrow
2/2/2022 • 51 minutes, 43 seconds
Best Weekend Ever, Sean Payton steps down, and will Tom Brady retire?
Peter King and Paul Burmeister react to Sean Payton stepping down as head coach of the Saints, the best weekend of football ever, and look ahead to Championship Weekend. Then Jim Gray discusses whether or not Tom Brady will retire.
1/26/2022 • 57 minutes, 53 seconds
Jimmy G interview, plus Wild Card Recap & Divisional Preview
Peter King & Paul Burmeister recap Wild Card Weekend and preview the Divisional Round. Plus, Peter speaks with Jimmy Garoppolo following the 49ers big win over the Cowboys
1/18/2022 • 1 hour, 58 seconds
Rich Eisen, plus surprise coach firings
(0:50) Peter King and Paul Burmeister react to Black Monday, a nutty Week 18, and hand out some regular season awards.(43:50) Rich Eisen inadvertently breaks the news of the Joe Judge firing and discusses some of the other new coaching vacancies.
1/12/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 25 seconds
Steelers next QB, Baker's future, and Antonio Brown drama
(1:15) Peter King & Paul Burmeister chat about Big Ben's last game in Pittsburgh, and ponder who might be the next QB for the Steelers. They also discuss Baker Mayfield's future, the Antonio Brown drama, and Defensive Player of the Year(48:00) Aditi Kinkhabwala recaps what it was like to be at Heinz Field for Ben Roethlisberger's final home game
1/5/2022 • 1 hour, 15 minutes
Remembering John Madden, plus Week 16 Recap
(0:50) Peter King & Paul Burmeister recap Week 16, including a look at how the Dolphins-Saints game was a microcosm of how COVID is messing with the competitive balance of the season, and a look at the MVP race with 2 weeks left(34:15) Tom Pelissero joins to discuss the changing COVID protocols and how it's impacting the season(50:15) Peter remembers NFL Legend John Madden, who died on Tuesday at the age of 85
12/29/2021 • 54 minutes, 48 seconds
Week 15 Recap, plus Kurt Warner and Zachary Levi
(3:00) Peter King and Paul Burmeister recap Week 15, including a closer look at the MVP race, the 10 teams in the AFC that have a shot at the playoffs, and why the Bills have the most at stake this weekend.(40:30) Kurt Warner and actor Zachary Levi discuss "American Underdog", the movie about Kurt Warner's life.
12/22/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 58 seconds
Week 14 Recap: Allen & Burrow stand out despite Ls
(1:30) Peter King & Paul Burmeister recap Week 14, including outstanding performances by Josh Allen & Joe Burrow in OT losses.(38:10) Peter chats with Bill Polian about his new book "Super Bowl Blueprints", and tells the story about when he knew the Colts would be drafting Peyton Manning over Ryan Leaf.
12/14/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 48 seconds
Week 13 Recap: Belichick defeats the elements
(1:15) Peter King & Paul Burmeister recap Week 13, including the Patriots fascinating win over the Bills in windy weather. (31:50) Eric Eager of Pro Football Focus on why teams are going for it more on 4th down, and who the hidden stars on.
12/7/2021 • 50 minutes, 38 seconds
Time for a change in Seattle, Brian Kelly leaves Notre Dame for LSU, plus Ivan Maisel
(3:00) Peter King and Paul Burmeister discuss a couple wild days in college football, highlighted by Brian Kelly leaving Notre Dame for LSU(13:00) Peter and Paul recap Week 12, and wonder whether it's time for the Seahawks to move on from Pete Carroll(24:20) Who are this year's Bucs?(32:35) Peter is joined by Ivan Maisel, who discusses his book I Keep Trying To Catch His Eye, a memoir about the death of his son Max, and the importance of not overlooking mental health.
12/1/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 44 seconds
Week 11 Recap, plus Cowboys chat with Ed Werder
(5:30) Peter King and Paul Burmeister recap Week 11, as the Titans get upset, the Bills are stuck in the mud, and the wizardry of Justin Herbert.(37:20) Cowboys Insider Ed Werder discusses Dallas' loss to the Chiefs and looks ahead to Thanksgiving vs the Raiders
11/24/2021 • 58 minutes, 21 seconds
Mahomes back on track + Interview with AJ Dillon
(1:00) 49ers humble Rams on MNF(12:44) Patrick Mahomes gets back on track vs Raiders(22:10) What Peter learned from his Sunday conversations with Matt Rhule, Taylor Heinicke, and Jakobi Meyers(36:07) Teddy Bridgewater makes a business decision(38:18) Are full-time officials the answer?(41:57) Who is the best team in the NFL?(46:00) Packers RB AJ Dillon speaks with Peter after his big game vs the Seahawks in the snow
11/17/2021 • 54 minutes, 19 seconds
NFL officiating problems, Week 9 craziness, and Ravens DL Calais Campbell
(0:50) Peter King and Paul Burmeister react to the questionable officiating from Monday night's game, react to other craziness from Week 9(31:00) Ravens DL Calais Campbell on Baltimore's season, and how he's been able to still play at a high level at age 35
11/9/2021 • 58 minutes, 32 seconds
Von Miller traded, what's up with Mahomes, and the Saints move on without Jameis
(2:00) Peter King and Paul Burmeister discuss the Chiefs on the mend, Von Miller traded to the Rams, the Saints without Jameis Winston, the Jets QB situation, the Pats on the rise, and when will the Lions move on from Jared Goff(40:00) Former NFL DB Darius Butler, co-host of the Man To Man Pod, joins Peter to chat about Mahomes, Carson Wentz, Von Miller, Aaron Rodgers, and more.
11/2/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 17 seconds
Week 7 Recap
(02:00) Peter King & Paul Burmeister recap Week 7 and wonder what the heck is going on with the Chiefs(34:00) Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post discusses the Washington Football Team and where they go in the wake of the email reveal from the sexual harassment investigation
10/26/2021 • 1 hour, 1 second
Top 12 QBs, Week 6 recap, and Seth Wickersham on the Brady-Belichick Pats
(1:30) Peter King & Paul Burmeister recap Week 6 and discuss Peter's Top 12 QB through the first third of the season(37:30) Seth Wickersham joins Peter to discuss his book "It's Better To Be Feared: The New England Patriots and the World They Made" about the Brady-Belichick Pats
10/19/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 50 seconds
Jon Gruden resigns
(1:40) Peter King &Paul Burmeister react to Jon Gruden resigning as head coach of the Raiders and fallout from it.(17:05) Peter & Paul react to Week 5, including Lamar Jackson's comeback, the Packers wild win over the Bengals, and the best teams in the NFL right now.(29:20) Andrew Beaton of the Wall Street Journal joins to the show to discuss his reporting on Jon Gruden's emails that eventually led to the end of his coaching tenure with the Raiders.
10/13/2021 • 50 minutes, 42 seconds
Inside Tom Brady's Triumphant Return to New England
Peter King wraps up a memorable night in Foxboro and shares his 1-on-1 conversation with Tom Brady after his triumphant return to New England. Peter and Paul also recap the other big games in the NFL Week 4, including a statement win by the Cardinals. Then, Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy chats with Peter about Brady's return and the Red Sox making the playoffs.
10/4/2021 • 52 minutes, 18 seconds
Week 3 Recap: Cowboys are NFC East favorites, Stafford for MVP, plus Tom Brady's return to New England
Peter King & Paul Burmeister recap Week 3 of the NFL(4:00) Why Cowboys are the NFC East favorite(11:15) It was a rough week for the rookie QBs who started on Sunday(17:50) Matthew Stafford for way-too-early MVP(28:30) In advance of Tom Brady's return to New England, Peter King shares a couple conversation from his trip to all 6 New England states to get a sense how fans are bracing for TB12's return to Foxboro
9/28/2021 • 40 minutes, 27 seconds
Week 2 Recap, plus Vikings announcer Paul Allen on his game-ending call
Peter King and Paul Burmeister recap a wild Week 2 in the NFL.Then Vikings play-by-play announcer Paul Allen joins to talk about his call of the Vikings missed GW FG that went viral on Sunday.
9/21/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 30 seconds
Week 1 Recap: Ravens-Raiders fun, Manning Brothers excellence, Jameis Winston's growth, and Packers drama continues
(1:15) Peter King and Paul Burmeister wrap up Week 1, including a fun ending to Ravens-Raiders and the excellent Manning Brothers broadcast; Jameis Winston proved with one throw how much he's grown under Sean Payton; this week's Download includes the Browns not ready for Primetime, young QBs rule, and the most surprising performance of the week(31:10) Peter is joined by Packers Insider Rob Demovsky to discuss Green Bay's Week 1 debacle and what the future holds for Aaron Rodgers
9/14/2021 • 54 minutes, 28 seconds
Peter King's 2021 NFL Predictions
Peter King & Paul Burmeister discuss Peter's predictions for the 2021 NFL season, including his Super Bowl pick of Rams-Bills.Mike Sando of The Athletic also joins the show to discuss Carson Wentz and the Colts, Matthew Stafford and the Rams, and how they think the season will shake out.
9/8/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 41 seconds
Patriots cut Cam, plus Peter's Training Camp Recap
Peter King and Paul Burmeister react to the shocking news of Cam Newton being cut by the Patriots and naming Mac Jones the starter; Where will the Saints play their opener in the aftermath of Ida?; What's next for Deshaun Watson?; How Dave Gettleman screwed up with the Giants o-line; The impact of the JK Dobbins injury; Then, the guys take a spin through the league and recap Peter's Training Camp Tour,
9/1/2021 • 43 minutes, 53 seconds
Tom Brady, Bruce Arians, and Mike Tomlin
As Peter King wraps up his 2021 Training Camp Tour, he speaks with Tom Brady, Bruce Arians, and Mike Tomlin
8/26/2021 • 31 minutes, 6 seconds
Josh Allen, Sam Darnold, and Sam Ehlinger interviews
Peter King speaks with Bills QB Josh Allen, Panthers QB Sam Darnold, and Colts QB Sam Ehlinger on his Training Camp Tour
8/18/2021 • 29 minutes, 4 seconds
Patrick Mahomes & Justin Herbert interviews
Peter talks with Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes about his various ownership stakes, rebounding from the Super Bowl, and the season ahead. Then, Chargers QB Justin Herbert chats with Peter about the strange circumstances surrounding his debut, dealing with heightened expectations, and what he's worked on in the offseasn.
8/11/2021 • 32 minutes, 23 seconds
Matthew Stafford, Jimmy Garoppolo, and Derek Carr
Peter King's annual training camp tour is underway on the West Coast, and he chats with a trio of QBs: Matthew Stafford of the Rams, Jimmy Garoppolo of the 49ers, and Derek Carr of the Raiders.
8/4/2021 • 42 minutes, 21 seconds
Peter King's NFL Power Rankings
Peter King reveals his post-Draft / pre-Training Camp NFL Power Rankings in his final podcast of the season with Paul Burmeister
5/26/2021 • 54 minutes, 30 seconds
NFL 2021 Schedule Release with Howard Katz and Mike North
Peter King is joined by Howard Katz, NFL Senior VP of Broadcasting, and Mike North, NFL VP of Broadcast Planning, to discuss the 2021 Schedule Release.
5/19/2021 • 39 minutes, 3 seconds
Packers WR Davante Adams
(1:00) Peter King & Paul Burmeister discuss the Dolphins trading bonanza, praise for the 49ers for keeping things quiet, the schedule release, and the NFLPA pushing its players to stay away for offseason workouts(47:30) Packers WR Davante Adams contemplates life after Aaron Rodgers, what bugs him the most about losing to the Bucs in the NFCCG, and the good work he's doing with 'Building Better Lives'
5/11/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 26 seconds
#1 pick Trevor Lawrence, plus 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan
(1:00) Peter King and Paul Burmeister recap the NFL Draft and discuss what happens next in the Aaron Rodgers saga(36:10) #1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence talks with Peter about becoming the face of the Jacksonville Jaguars(46:15) 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on what went into the selection of Trey Lance
5/4/2021 • 52 minutes, 22 seconds
Peter King's 2021 NFL Mock Draft
Peter King & Paul Burmeister walk through each 1st round pick in Peter's 2021 Mock Draft
4/26/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 29 seconds
NFL Draft preview with Peter Schrager; plus Congressman Anthony Gonzalez
(0:30) Peter King & Paul Burmeister discuss Trey Lance's Pro Day and some of the challenges facing teams and scouts as the Draft approaches.(12:45) Peter Schrager from NFL Network and Fox Sports joins Peter to preview the first round of the Draft and go through each team and their likely options(48:20) Anthony Gonzalez, former Colts WR and current Ohio Congressman, discusses the legislation he plans to introduce surrounding the Name, Image, and Likeness issue in college athletics.
4/19/2021 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 59 seconds
QB coach John Beck on Zach Wilson, Justin Fields, and Trey Lance; plus, Falcons at 4 & Edelman retires
(1:00) Peter King & Paul Burmeister ponder what the Falcons might do with the 4th overall pick, and discuss Julian Edelman's career after the Patriots WR announced his retirement.(28:15) John Beck, QB coach for Zach Wilson, Justin Fields, and Trey Lance, talks about his 3 pupils - all of whom are expected to go in the 1st round.
4/14/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 8 seconds
Sam Darnold trade reax, Justin Fields faces criticism, plus NFL Draft talk with Mel Kiper Jr
(1:00) Peter King and Paul Burmeister analyze the big trade between the Jets and Panthers, which sent Sam Darnold to Carolina. Also, the guys react to the controversial comments surrounding Justin Fields(33:30) ESPN's NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr takes a trip down memory lane, and breaks down some of the top prospects in this year's draft.
4/7/2021 • 1 hour, 4 seconds
Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer; plus Draft trade reax with Paul Burmeister
(2:30) Peter King & Paul Burmeister break down the 49ers-Dolphins trade, as well as the Dolphins-Eagles trade and all the ramifications the moves will have on the draft(29:55) Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer on Trevor Lawrence, learning from Tom Brady, and why there's "zero chance" he returns to coach college football
3/29/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 21 seconds
QB ramifications from Deshaun Watson's legal trouble; plus, inside Bill Belichick's decision-making, and the NFL's new TV deal
(1:25) Peter King and Paul Burmeister discuss the impact of Deshaun Watson's legal troubles on the rest of the league as it relates to the QB position(25:35) Former Chiefs GM and Patriots front office exec Scott Pioli on Bill Belichick's process and decision-making, and why the New England dynasty deserves more credit.(54:35) Richard Deitsch from The Athletic on the NFL's new TV deal
3/24/2021 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 57 seconds
Patriots break the bank with Drew Rosenhaus & Tom Curran; plus Free Agency reaction Paul Burmeister
(1:20) Peter King & Paul Burmeister break down the first 24 hours of free agency(25:30) Agent Drew Rosenhaus on making deals with Belichick, signing his big clients Jonnu Smith & Rob Gronkowski, and why the opening of this free agency period was so unique(41:20) Patriots Insider Tom Curran on the Pats making an uncharacteristically big splash in free agency
3/16/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Packers coach Matt LaFleur, Lions GM Brad Holmes, and Dak's new deal with Paul Burmeister
(0:40) Peter King & Paul Burmeister analyze the Dak Prescott contract, and what it means for the QB market moving forward(21:20) Packers coach Matt LaFleur on Green Bay's uncertain offseason, and what he should've done differently with Aaron Rodgers at the end of the NFC title game(41:40) Lions GM Brad Holmes on the task of turning Detroit around
3/10/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 49 seconds
BYU QB Zach Wilson; plus early Draft chatter with Paul Burmeister
Peter King & Paul Burmeister dive into some of the stories from Peter's FMIA column, including getting to know BYU QB Zach Wilson, the future of Russell Wilson in Seattle, and JJ Watt signing with the Cardinals.Then, Peter's full conversation with Zach Wilson, who is expected to be one of the first QBs taken in April's Draft.
3/3/2021 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 4 seconds
QB Tectonic Shift with Mike Tannenbaum & Ernie Accorsi
Former NFL executives Mike Tannenbaum & Ernie Accorsi discuss the QB movement that's expected this offseason(8:00) Tannenbaum on how he would handle the Deshaun Watson situation if he were in Nick Caserio's shoes(35:50) Accorsi on the history of QB trades. Plus, a remembrance of Marty Schottenheimer
2/24/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 38 seconds
Justin Jefferson, Christian McCaffrey, and Austin Ekeler
(1:00) Peter King reacts to JJ Watt being cut by the Texans, and the market for Carson Wentz(9:25) Vikings WR Justin Jefferson on his incredible rookie year(26:25) Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey on taking care of his body(40:40) Chargers RB Austin Ekeler on playing with Justin Herbert
2/17/2021 • 57 minutes, 44 seconds
Bucs Coaching Trio: Bruce Arians, Byron Leftwich, Todd Bowles
Peter King speaks with a trio of Bucs coaches in the immediate aftermath of their Super Bowl LV victory(6:35) Byron Leftwich on working with Tom Brady and getting confused for Todd Bowles(35:00) Bruce Arians on his journey from thinking he'd never get a head coach job to becoming a Super Bowl champ(47:30) Todd Bowles on why this was his best gameplan (that worked)
2/10/2021 • 55 minutes, 22 seconds
Giants RB Saquon Barkley, Chiefs GM Brett Veach, and Peter's Super Bowl pick
(1:00) Peter King reacts to the Stafford-Goff trade, speculates that we could be waiting on a Deshaun Watson deal for a long time, and makes his Super Bowl pick.(9:30) Chiefs GM Brett Veach on building a potential dynasty in Kansas City(44:15) Giants RB Saquon Barkley on his video game tournament, rehabbing his knee, and a bright outlook for the Giants
2/3/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 8 seconds
Jets head coach Robert Saleh, Bucs GM Jason Licht, and NBC's Chris Simms
(5:30) Bucs GM Jason Licht on the impact of Tom Brady, and constructing a roster that's one win away from a Super Bowl title(35:20) Chris Simms breaks down the 3 goal-to-go plays that preceded Matt LaFleur's ill-fated decision to kick a FG in the NFC Championship Game.(56:15) Jets head coach Robert Saleh on his inspiring story to take up coaching, his defensive philosophy, and message to Jets fans
1/27/2021 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 17 seconds
Falcons head coach Arthur Smith; plus Hall of Fame talk with Jarrett Bell
Peter King chats with new Falcons head coach Arthur Smith about turning around Atlanta. Then Jarrett Bell drops by to discuss the Hall of Fame voting process.
1/21/2021 • 59 minutes, 57 seconds
Rams DC Brandon Staley & NFL Network's Rich Eisen
Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley on coaching Aaron Donald, Jalen Ramsey, and why playing QB at Dayton was such a valuable step in his career. Then Rich Eisen pops by to discuss s great Wild Card weekend and look ahead to the Divisional round.
1/13/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 59 seconds
FMIA Bonus Pod: Washington QB Taylor Heinicke
Peter King speaks with Washington QB Taylor Heinicke the morning after his impressive showing in their loss to the Bucs.
1/11/2021 • 23 minutes, 37 seconds
Doug Pederson crosses the line, Browns-Steelers with Aditi Kinkhabwala, and COVID-19 latest with Dr. Allen Sills
Peter King discusses how Doug Pederson messed up Week 17 for him and the Eagles. Aditi Kinkhabwala from NFL Network talks about the Browns COVID-19 outbreak that will keep Kevin Stefanski from coaching in the Wild Card round against Pittsburgh. Finally, Dr. Allen Sills gives the latest on how the NFL is dealing with the pandemic.
1/6/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 24 seconds
Jamal Adams & Frank Reich
Peter King speaks with Jamal Adams about finally making the playoffs, and why the Seahawks got the better of the trade with the Jets. Then Colts coach Frank Reich discusses getting over a tough loss to the Steelers, the prospect of missing the playoffs at 11-5, and coaching Philip Rivers.
12/30/2020 • 57 minutes, 53 seconds
Travis Kelce & Chris Spielman
Peter King speaks with Chiefs TE Travis Kelce about his historic season and why it's so much fun playing with Patrick Mahomes. Then Chris Spielman joins the show to discuss his new role with the Detroit Lions.
12/23/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 23 seconds
Ravens-Browns craziness with Justin Tucker; plus Steve Kornacki
Peter King speaks with Ravens all-world kicker Justin Tucker on his game-winner vs the Browns, and the art of kicking. Plus, Steve Kornacki from NBC News on his Patriots fandom, the craziness of election night, and learning from Tim Russert
12/16/2020 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 28 seconds
Wentz gets benched for Hurts; plus Greg Cosell and Mike Sando
Peter King speaks with Greg Cosell from NFL Films about the benching of Carson Wentz and what to expect from Jalen Hurts. Then Mike Sando from The Athletic joins to discuss why the Giants making the playoffs might be a bad thing, why running backs might have a tough time making the Hall of Fame, and more.
12/9/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 27 seconds
FMIA Conversations: Myles Garrett, Leonard Williams, and John Lynch
Peter King shares his conversations with some of Week 13's biggest newsmakers(1:50) Browns DE Myles Garrett on the Browns big win over the Titans(8:35) Giants DL Leonard Williams on the Giants shocking upset over the Seahawks(15:15) 49ers GM John Lynch on the wild, rocky season thus far for San Francisco, which has taken them to Arizona
12/7/2020 • 50 minutes, 21 seconds
Kendall Hinton & Raheem Morris
Peter King speaks with Kendall Hinton about the wild sequence leading to his emergency start at QB for the Broncos. Plus, Raheem Morris joins the show to discuss how he's turned around the Falcons season.
12/2/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 2 seconds
JuJu Smith-Schuster & Alex Smith
(3:10) Peter peels back the curtain on his FMIA column writing process, including his in-depth conversation with Patrick Mahomes after his incredible comeback win vs the Raiders(14:10) Washington QB Alex Smith opens up about his improbable comeback from a life-threatening leg injury(42:35) Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster on his dog, celebrating his birthday with a TD dance, and the undefeated Steelers
11/24/2020 • 59 minutes, 46 seconds
Adam Thielen & Johnny Hekker
(8:35) Vikings WR Adam Thielen on his tribute to Alex Trebeck, and Minnesota's winning streak.(28:30) Rams punter Johnny Hekker on banana kicks, watermelon kicks, and the life of a punter.
11/18/2020 • 57 minutes, 41 seconds
Troy Vincent & Emmanuel Ogbah
(2:20) Peter peels back the curtain on how the NFL is dealing with the latest COVID-19 spikes around the country(5:20) NFL Executive VP of Football Operations Troy Vincent on the possibility of an expanded postseason, and the incentives for NFL franchises to develop minority coaches and executives(33:25) Dolphins edge rusher Emmanuel Ogbah on his unique path from Nigeria to the NFL, playing with Patrick Mahomes, playing for Brian Flores, and being teammates with Tua Tagovailoa
11/11/2020 • 53 minutes, 3 seconds
Mike Tirico & Tyler Tynes
(1:30) Peter King marvels at how the Saints & 49ers have stayed afloat and explains why they are so intriguing over the next couple weeks(7:10) Mike Tirico on NFL power rankings, Trevor Lawrence, and NFL COVID(37:20) Tyler Tynes from The Ringer on the frustration of black football coaches at every level
11/4/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 32 seconds
Joe Buck on his crazy October; plus Jason Fitzgerald of overthecap.com
(2:50) Peter King reflects on his conversation with Bruce Arians about the signing of Antonio Brown(8:30) Fox's Joe Buck on his crazy October of calling NFL and MLB games nearly every day(46:25) Jason Fitzgerald of overthecap.com on why the trade deadline is different this year because the salary cap will drop for 2021
10/28/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Tua named Dolphins starter; plus, Cris Collinsworth & Thomas Dimitroff
(1:00) Peter King explains why he agrees with the Dolphins decision to name Tua Tagovailoa the starter moving forward.(6:55) Cris Collinsworth talks about the role that advanced analytics plays in today's game(51:45) Former Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff on getting fired by Atlanta, and what's next for him
10/21/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Titans blast Bills; plus, Ed Werder & Dan Orlovsky
(1:15) Peter King reacts to the Titans decisive victory over the Bills, and how Tennessee pulled it together after 2 weeks of COVID outbreak-related delays.(8:45) Ed Werder on Dak Prescott's injury, and what's next for the Cowboys QB(27:25) Dan Orlovsky on Jimmy G, what system would be best for Deshaun Watson, Browns/Steelers, and plenty more
10/14/2020 • 55 minutes, 25 seconds
Matt Rhule & John McClain
(1:10) Peter riffs on the MVP chase a quarter of the way into the season(6:10) Panthers coach Matt Rhule discusses his team's surprising start(32:10) Texans insider John McClain on the firing of Bill O'Brien
10/7/2020 • 51 minutes, 43 seconds
Dr. Allen Sills, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Bruce Gradkowski
Another wild week, from a veteran QB fairy tale to the first COVID crisis of the regular season.(4:50) Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL's Chief Medical Officer, discusses the Titans COVID-19 outbreak and how the situation will be handled moving forward.(20:30) Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick on enjoying football and enjoying life(44:15) Bruce Gradkowski on Carson Wentz's struggles and grading QBs for PFF
9/30/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 27 seconds
Brent Musburger & Week 2 injuries with Mike Ryan
Peter King talks with the legend Brent Musburger about the Raiders, gambling, and football history. Then NBC Sports Medicine Analyst Mike Ryan joins the show to discuss the rash of injuries that hit in Week 2.
9/23/2020 • 55 minutes, 57 seconds
Week 1 Aftermath; plus author Jeff Benedict on his Patriots book "The Dynasty"
Peter discusses the aftermath of a strange Week 1 of the NFL season. Then he chats with Jeff Benedict about his new book, "The Dynasty", about the Belichick-Brady era Patriots.
9/16/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 19 seconds
Al Michaels & Tyrann Mathieu
Peter speaks with SNF on NBC announcer Al Michaels and Chiefs S Tyrann Mathieu in his big 2020 season preview pod.
9/9/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 13 seconds
Ryan Tannehill & Arthur Blank
Peter chats with Titans QB Ryan Tannehill about his career rejuvenation in Tennessee and how his team can get back to the cusp of the Super Bowl. Then Peter speaks with Falcons Owner Arthur Blank about his new book, the NFL's response to the pandemic, and how he thinks players should demonstrate their feelings about social injustive.
9/2/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 10 seconds
Andy Reid & Jason Wright
Peter King chats with Chiefs head coach Andy Reid about Kansas City's road to repeat, and with Washington Football Team President Jason Wright on the massive challenge of turning around the franchise.
8/26/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 33 seconds
FMIA Special: Patrick Mahomes 1-on-1
Peter chats with Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes on what life has been like since winning the Lombardi, improvements he must make in 2020, and why he lights up every time he sees the Royals stadium.Then, Peter and producer Annie Koeblitz wrap up this year's strange training camp tour.
8/24/2020 • 45 minutes, 49 seconds
Bruce Arians, Alex Mack, and Dr. Allen Sills
Peter King continues his training camp tour through Tampa and Atlanta(6:10) NFL's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills on how the league plans to pull off the season(26:05) Bucs coach Bruce Arians on recruiting Tom Brady, cussing out his new QB, and the optimism in Tampa(46:55) Falcons C Alex Mack in a wide-ranging conversation about Atlanta, and his role as treasurer in the NFLPA
8/19/2020 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 56 seconds
FMIA Special: Tom Brady 1-on-1
Peter King chats with Bucs QB Tom Brady about his decision to leave New England, why he's happy in Tampa, and what he expects out of himself this year. Then Peter reads an excerpt from his FMIA column, focusing on his observations after watching Bucs practice. Finally, Peter and NBC videographer/producer Annie Koeblitz riff on what has been the strangest training camp tour of Peter's career.
8/17/2020 • 56 minutes, 20 seconds
Texans WR Randall Cobb; plus College Football drama with Pete Thamel
Peter King chats with Yahoo's Pete Thamel about the Big 10 & Pac-12 postponing fall sports, and about the slim chances of a college football season actually happeningPlus, Texans WR Randall Cobb gives Peter insight into a day in the life of the Houston Texans
8/12/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 16 seconds
Lamar Jackson & John Harbaugh
Peter King speaks with Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and his head coach John Harbaugh about getting over last year's disappointment, why Lamar didn't watch the Super Bowl, and how the team is dealing with the rules surrounding the pandemic
8/5/2020 • 57 minutes, 58 seconds
Seahawks GM John Schneider & Patriots Insider Tom Curran
(2:10) Peter King reflects on a conversation with Giants co-owner John Mara about the uncharted territory the NFL is about to embark upon, and why 2020 will be all about living on the edge(8:35) Seahawks GM John Schneider on the trade for Jamal Adams, players opting out of 2020, and why the younger generation of GMs is more willing to take some risks(38:00) Patriots Insider Tom Curran gives the inside scoop on the 6 New England players who have already chosen to opt out of the 2020 season
7/29/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 25 seconds
SNF Executive Producer Fred Gaudelli & Vikings Head Athletic Trainer Eric Sugarman
Peter King is back from summer vacation as the NFL faces an uncertain future(2:10) Peter discusses his what he was up to during the hiatus and the uncertainty surrounding training camp(8:20) SNF on NBC Executive Producer Fred Gaudelli on what to expect from football on TV in the midst of the pandemic(44:15) Eric Sugarman, the head athletic trainer for the Vikings, gives Peter a tour of the team facility and explains the extensive steps the organization must take in order to follow the health & safety protocols necessary for football to have a chance this fall
7/22/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 7 seconds
Offseason hiatus
With the Draft over and NFL offseason up the air, Peter King has an announcement about the podcast schedule over the coming weeks.
5/20/2020 • 1 minute, 26 seconds
FMIA Interview: Dr. Anthony Fauci
Peter King talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci about when the NFL could resume, how the league could handle testing, and why as a sports fan, he doesn't think it's silly to emphasize the return of sports.
5/11/2020 • 31 minutes, 27 seconds
Hall of Fame RB Larry Csonka
Peter King chats with Hall of Fame RB Larry Conka, who shares memories of his former coach, the late great Don Shula
5/6/2020 • 48 minutes, 18 seconds
49ers GM John Lynch & Bengals head coach Zac Taylor
(0:00) Peter King talks about what it was like sitting in on the Bucs zoom chat as they traded up to draft Tristan Wirfs.(8:10) 49ers GM John Lynch on his side of the trade with the Bucs, and executing his plan during the draft(45:15) Bengals coach Zac Taylor on what makes Joe Burrow so special
4/29/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 5 seconds
Draft Chat For Dollars
Peter King, Chris Simms, and Peter Schrager answer NFL Draft questions from about 50 fans who made a charitable donation in order to participate in the private chat. All proceeds will benefit COVID-19 relief efforts around the country, including Midwest Food Bank and The New York Community Trust.
4/22/2020 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 37 seconds
Peter King's Mock Draft
Peter King & Paul Burmeister analyze the FMIA Mock Draft, which includes a couple trades for QBs, a plethora of WR, and the replacement for a legend
4/20/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 27 seconds
Oregon QB Justin Herbert, Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff, and ESPN host Trey Wingo
(6:00) Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff gives Peter a virtual tour of his virtual draft war room(33:00) Trey Wingo talk about the unique challenges he'll face in hosting the draft this year(49:30) Oregon QB Justin Herbert on working out at home with his brothers and FaceTiming with teams
4/15/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 52 seconds
Colts head coach Frank Reich, Chargers GM Tom Telesco, and Washington head coach Ron Rivera
(7:20) Colts head coach Frank Reich on how the Colts are prepping for the Draft, watching prospect workouts on YouTube, and(30:35) Chargers GM Tom Telesco on what options are available with the 6th pick, why Tyrod Taylor is the likely starting QB, and his thoughts on how close they were to signing Tom Brady ("You'll have to ask Tom")(49:10) Washington head coach Ron Rivera explains how the team will be set up on Draft night, and how trades will be handled differently with the 'virtual' Draft.
4/8/2020 • 55 minutes, 45 seconds
Falcons QB Matt Ryan; plus NFL Draft talk with Greg Cosell
(2:10) Peter King catches you up on Tuesday's conference call with the NFL where they explained their plans to move forward with the league year as scheduled.(13:20) Falcons QB Matt Ryan discusses his donation for COVID-19 relief, how he's spending his time during the pandemic, and explains why he wasn't surprised that Tom Brady signed with the Bucs.(32:00) With the Draft 22 days away, Peter is joined by Greg Cosell of NFL Films to talk the meat and potatoes of this year's class of prospects.
4/1/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 23 seconds
Saints GM Mickey Loomis; plus Jeff Darlington on Tom Brady, and Kaylee Hartung on battling the coronavirus
(2:00) Peter King chats about the role of sports writers during the coronavirus pandemic.(5:15) Saints GM Mickey Loomis on why the Draft should be delayed, managing an NFL team in the midst of the coronavirus, and re-signing Drew Brees.(22:30) ABC News correspondent Kaylee Hartung discusses her bout with the coronavirus(41:20) Jeff Darlington puts a bow on the Tom Brady saga
3/25/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 12 seconds
NFL Free Agency Special: Matt Barrows on DeForest Buckner| Scott Pioli on Tom Brady
The Athletic's Matt Barrows and CBS Sports' NFL analyst Scott Pioli join Peter King to discuss NFL free agency, why the 49ers sent DeForest Buckner to Indianapolis, Tom Brady, and where the Patriots go from here.
3/19/2020 • 42 minutes, 34 seconds
How the NFL can fight Coronavirus
Dr. Celine Gounder joins Peter King to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, how she would advise the NFL, and why football poses such a risk.
3/16/2020 • 14 minutes, 6 seconds
Browns' Head Coach Kevin Stefanski | Dan Kaplan on new NFLPA president
-2:20: Breaking down big names in free agency-12:28: Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski-13:51: Why Stefanski thinks he's different than a typical new head coach-19:10: Browns fans should look forward... like Stefanski the "sunny side of a street guy" will be in 2020-25:30: How he plans to provide stability for Baker Mayfield to crawl, walk, run-29:40: The Ivy League influence on Stefanski-35:09: Who is JC Tretter, new NFLPA President? Dan Kaplan explains-38:55: The ripple effects for De Smith-43:22: The lack of emphasis on the pension-50:28: Russell Okung and the CBA debate investigation
3/11/2020 • 56 minutes, 4 seconds
Panthers Head Coach Matt Rhule; plus, inside the Tony Romo contract with Andrew Marchand
(1:40) Peter peels back the curtain and explains how the NFL Combine has basically become a football convention.(14:07) Peter speaks with Panthers head coach Matt Rhule about getting the job in Carolina and his desire to work with Cam Newton(39:45) Tony Romo got paid to stay at CBS, and Peter speaks with the man who broke the story, Andrew Marchand of the New York Post.
3/4/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 13 seconds
NFL Draft Expert Daniel Jeremiah and Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy
Peter King speaks with NFL Network Draft Expert Daniel Jeremiah about the Scouting Combine, and with Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy about preparing for the NFL.
2/26/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 26 seconds
Previewing the NFL Combine
FMIA: The Mini Pod 2/24- Peter King previews this week's NFL Scouting Combine in Indy, including a fascinating nugget about Joe Burrow. Also, Peter gives his suggestion for how to fix the pass interference rule.
2/24/2020 • 19 minutes, 19 seconds
Saints QB Taysom Hill on playing for Sean Payton, entering free agency, and getting compared to Steve Young
Free agency is a month away, but the first QB domino falls in what figures to be a crazy offseason for QBs.(1:10) Peter breaks down why Drew Brees decided to come back for another season(7:10) Taysom Hill chats with Peter about playing for Sean Payton, entering free agency, and getting compared to Steve Young.(21:40) Peter goes through all the other QBs who could be available, including Tom Brady, Cam Newton, Jameis Winston, Teddy Bridgewater, Philip Rivers, Tua Tagovailoa, and more
2/19/2020 • 46 minutes, 26 seconds
Patrick Mahomes: an extended conversation
A week after being named Super Bowl MVP and celebrating all over Kansas City, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes opens up about the ferocious 4th quarter comeback against the 49ers, his mindset behind bouncing back from a pair of 2nd half INTs, and how growing up around MLB clubhouses with his dad helped form a mental toughness that has shaped his football career.
2/11/2020 • 42 minutes, 33 seconds
How growing up around baseball helped shape Patrick Mahomes the QB
FMIA: The Mini Pod 2/10- Peter King reads excerpts from his Football Morning In America column after speaking with Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and his dad, former MLB pitcher Pat Mahomes. The Chiefs QB looks back on the second half of the Super Bowl and tells Peter what was going through his head during the epic comeback. Father and son also describe what Patrick learned hanging around a major league clubhouse as a kid, and we hear an excerpt from Patrick about his lessons about work ethic, moving onto the next play, and Alex Rodriguez taking BP.Editor's note: the full Mahomes-King conversation will be release on Tuesday's podcast.
2/10/2020 • 23 minutes, 39 seconds
Saints head coach Sean Payton & NFL Insider Jay Glazer
(1:10) Peter King recaps sitting with Andy Reid in his office in the moments after Super Bowl LIV, and is fascinated how Reid didn't want to rush to any postgame party - he just wanted to sit back and talk football(15:30) Saints head coach Sean Payton talks about the future of the team and the science of play-calling(33:25) NFL Insider Jay Glazer from FOX Sports talks about a wild Super Bowl week, and the storylines that figure to dominate the NFL offseason.
2/5/2020 • 58 minutes, 20 seconds
Super Bowl LIV reaction: interviews with Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid
FMIA: The Mini Pod 2/3- Peter King talks with Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes about the play that sparked the Chiefs comeback, bouncing back from two second half INTs, and dreaming about this moment as a kid (2:50). Then Peter sits with Andy Reid inside his office as they reflect on his first Super Bowl win as a head coach (5:15). Peter also reads the lead to his FMIA column (10:15) and we hear from Richard Sherman on the impact of Kobe Bryant (30:10).
2/3/2020 • 35 minutes, 37 seconds
Inside the acquisitions of Patrick Mahomes & Jimmy Garoppolo
(1:30) Peter King makes his Super Bowl pick(7:00) Chiefs GM Brett Veach talks about scouting Patrick Mahomes and what he saw in the QB as a prospect at Texas Tech(16:34) Peter gets the inside scoop of how the Jimmy G trade went down from both the San Francisco and New England sides, through conversations with 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco and Patriots Insider Tom Curran
1/29/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 33 seconds
3 A.M. Wakeup Call with Andy Reid: Talking Meatballs, Mahomes and Trying To Rip Out Hearts in Miami
FMIA: The Mini Pod- Peter King takes a 3 a.m. ride to work with Andy Reid, where the Chiefs coach talks about serving meatballs to Hollywood's elite, the Michael Vick chapter in Philadelphia and how K.C. employed a CIA strategy to land Patrick Mahomes.
1/27/2020 • 42 minutes, 30 seconds
49ers GM John Lynch and legendary broadcaster Kevin Harlan
(2:15) Peter King talks about Jimmy Garoppolo and the fascinating narrative of his lack of pass attempts in the playoffs, and how he will respond in the Super Bowl if the 49ers need to throw in a big spot.(4:40) On the eve of the Super Bowl frenzy, 49ers GM John Lynch revisits the story of how he got the job, what makes Kyle Shanahan an offensive wizard, and the amazing rise of Raheem Mostert.(29:30) Legendary broadcaster Kevin Harlan discusses his crazy schedule, how he takes care of his voice, why he listens to old John Facenda recordings on the way to work, and the inside story behind the black cat at the Meadowlands.
1/22/2020 • 59 minutes, 40 seconds
Patrick Mahomes 1-on-1 outside the Chiefs locker room; plus more reaction from Championship Sunday
FMIA: The Mini Pod- Peter King speaks with Patrick Mahomes about his second-quarter, tightrope, tip-toe touchdown that broke the spirit of Tennessee and ended the five-decade Super Bowl appearance drought in Kansas City. Mahomes also talks about what lessons he learned from last year's AFCCG loss to the Pats. Plus, nuggets from a postgame conversation with Andy Reid, who's back in the Super Bowl with a second team. Peter also recaps a huge day from Raheem Mostert, motivated by numerous teams cutting him, who ran the 49ers past the Packers and into Miami.
1/20/2020 • 27 minutes, 31 seconds
Joe Buck on Packers-49ers and the Astros punishment; plus Harry Carson on the Rooney Rule
(5:30) Peter King chats with the great Joe Buck from Fox Sports to preview the Packers-49ers NFC Championship Game, and the punishment handed down by MLB regarding the Astros cheating scandal.(33:05) Hall of Famer Harry Carson, who is also the chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, chats with Peter about what needs to be done to get African American coaches more opportunities in the NFL, both as head coaches and as lower level assistants.
1/15/2020 • 54 minutes, 14 seconds
FMIA Divisional: Aaron Rodgers isn't finished, and neither is Green Bay
And then there were four. Peter King recaps the night in Green Bay where the Packers joined the Niners, Titans and Chiefs as the championship weekend guests of honor. Aaron Rodgers, 36 years old, still has the deft touch, and has Green Bay one win away from another Super Bowl appearance.
1/13/2020 • 16 minutes, 17 seconds
Charlie Weis on Brady's future; plus Jane Slater & Joe Person on the Cowboys & Panthers coaching hires
(1:20) Peter King discusses reacts to a wild Tuesday of coaching hires, and discusses why coordinators who have success in the postseason have a difficult time getting hired as a head coach.(6:35) Former Patriots assistant Charlie Weis chats about what he thinks the future holds for Tom Brady and Bill Belichick in New England.(17:45) Peter discusses the Panthers shocking hire of Matt Rhule - and what it means for Cam Newton - with beat writer Joe Person(29:05) Jane Slater gives the inside scoop on how the Cowboys decided to hire Mike McCarthy to replace Jason Garrett
1/8/2020 • 38 minutes, 38 seconds
FMIA Wild Card: Brady saw the end coming
FMIA: The Mini Pod- Peter King recaps Wild Card weekend and starts in Foxboro, where Tom Brady is "not crushingly disappointed" by the loss to the Titans, and talks about being a free man for the first time in 20 years. Plus, Robert Kraft breaks his silence on Brady's future and what's in store next in New England. Also, Peter shares his thoughts on the other 3 games, and looks ahead to the Divisional round.
1/6/2020 • 30 minutes, 12 seconds
Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy; plus, the NFL 100 All-Time Team with Rich Eisen
(1:10) Peter King discusses the NFL coaching carousel and the problem with the lack of minority coaches.(5:30) Rich Eisen discusses Bill Belichick's TV chops, the NFL 100 All-Time team, and previews the NFL playoffs(23:50) Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy discusses coaching with Andy Reid, what makes Patrick Mahomes so special, his head coaching prospects, and the famous Eric 'Sleeping With' Bieniemy nickname
1/1/2020 • 52 minutes, 44 seconds
Thrilling Game 256, playoff bracket set, and head coaching hot seat
FMIA: The Mini Pod 12/30- Peter King recaps an eventful Week 17, including a wild Game 256 in Seattle. Peter also gives a first look at the playoff bracket, and shares his thoughts on the status of all the head coaches that could be in trouble.
12/30/2019 • 24 minutes, 28 seconds
A conversation with Amy Trask, plus an ode to Joe Burrow
Peter King salutes LSU QB Joe Burrow, whose Heisman speech has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations for families in poverty. Then, Peter has an extended conversation with former Raiders executive Amy Trask about her time with the team, the future of the franchise, and her current career in TV.
12/27/2019 • 49 minutes, 57 seconds
Don't look now, but Philly's a factor (with a healthy QB)
FMIA: The Mini Pod- Peter King wraps up Week 16. You'll hear from Saints WR Michael Thomas on breaking the single-season receptions record, and from Vikings QB Kirk Cousins ahead of the big MNF game against the Packers. Peter also reads the lead from his FMIA column: the Eagles massive win over the Cowboys, and why they're a real factor in the playoffs with a healthy Carson Wentz. Finally, Peter rips through all of the weekend games.
12/23/2019 • 26 minutes, 49 seconds
Mike McCarthy on his desire to coach again, plus Dan Pompei on Lamar Jackson & Brian Piccolo
(1:30) Peter King riffs on Eli Manning's swan song in front of the Giants fans(7:00) Former Packers coach Mike McCarthy sits down for an extended conversation about what he's been up to in the past year, his feelings about getting fired in Green Bay, the need to change and adapt to the present-day NFL, and why he's deserving of another head coaching job in the NFL in 2020(40:55) Dan Pompei of The Athletic talks about his recent story on Brian Piccolo & Lamar Jackson
12/18/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 3 seconds
Bills stifle Steelers, 49ers stunned in SF, and the Week 15 Rip Through
FMIA: The Mini Pod 12/16- Peter King rips through each game from Week 15, reads excerpts from his Football Morning In America column, and plays a snippet from his chat with ex-Packers coach Mike McCarthy about his desire to find another job in 2020.
12/16/2019 • 27 minutes, 49 seconds
Spygate Part 2, Mohamed Massaquoi, Jenny Vrentas, and Kevin Youkilis
(1:40) Peter King gives his opinion on the latest developments with the Patriots and Spygate Part 2, and what should happen next.(6:10) Former NFL WR Mohamed Massaquoi, who recently had four fingers on his left hand amputated, talks with Peter about change in life and why it should be embraced.(32:05) Sports Illustrated's Jenny Vrentas chats with Peter about Sports Person of the Year, Megan Rapinoe.(44:50) Finally, Kevin Youkilis is no longer playing for the Red Sox; he's brewing beer and enjoying life as Tom Brady's brother-in-law.
12/11/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 52 seconds
Game of the Year: 49ers beat Saints in wild one
FMIA: The Mini Pod 12/9- Peter King discusses one of the best games he's seen in years, how the refs had far too big of an impact in Foxboro, reflects on his conversations with several stars from Sunday, and rips through all of the Week 14 games.(3:30) George Kittle tells Peter about his clutch 4th & 2 choice route that set-up the 49ers wild win over the Saints in the best game of the year.(16:00) Weekly awards, including how the refs cost the Patriots at least 4 points with some bad calls(20:20) Peter relays part his chat with Matthew Judon of the Ravens, whose defense was so good against the Bills, that Lamar Jackson merely had to play okay in Buffalo.(23:30) Drew Lock lights up the Texans and makes his case to John Elway to not draft a QB in April.(28:20) Peter applauds Andy Reid's progressive play-calling chops.
12/9/2019 • 33 minutes, 59 seconds
Tony Dungy on the NFL's All-Time team, and Mark Schlereth on the NFL's most interesting guy
(2:20) Peter reflects on his conversation with Bills coach Sean McDermott about the heroics of his WR John Brown, who threw a TD on a trick play against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. (8:10) Peter tells the inside story of how 49ers TE George Kittle was able to play the last couple weeks with a significant ankle injury. (11:40) Tony Dungy & Peter discuss the challenges of voting for the NFL's All-Time team, comparing football across different eras, who he'd vote for the #1 player ever, the biggest snub from the team, his thoughts on the evolution of black quarterbacks and how players like Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson, and Patrick Mahomes are all MVP candidates.(37:10) Former NFL offensive lineman Mark Schlereth have a laugh about the toughest and most interesting guy he ever met in the NFL - Jumpy Geathers.
12/4/2019 • 47 minutes, 45 seconds
6 Notable Playoff Picture Items; plus a rip through each Week 13 game
FMIA: The Mini Pod 12/2- Peter King wraps up all the action from Week 13. While there may not be much drama as to which teams will make the postseason, there's plenty of jockeying for playoff positioning with 25% of the season to go.(6:50) 6 notable items related to the playoff picture(11:32) Peter reads some quotes from Titans RB Derrick Henry after he ran all over the Colts(12:10) What a Sunday for the Steelers(16:45) Justin Tucker nails another big kick, Deshaun Watson & Bill O'Brien get over the Patriots hump - even if the handshake with Belichick afterwards was less than sincere - and the Bills get emotional after a Thanksgiving walloping of the Cowboys(20:45) Peter rips through each game from Sunday
12/2/2019 • 30 minutes, 36 seconds
Zach & Julie Ertz
Peter King sits down with Eagles TE Zach Ertz and his wife Julie Ertz - a star midfielder on US Women's National Soccer team - to discuss their lives as athletes, what they learned from each other's sport, and the work they're doing off the field and in the community.
11/26/2019 • 52 minutes, 58 seconds
Inside the 49ers locker room after rocking Mr. Rodgers
FMIA: The Mini Pod 11/25- Peter King is inside the 49ers locker room after San Francisco's suffocating win over the Packers on SNF. Peter reads quotes from several players, and you'll hear an interview with star LB Fred Warner. Also, some nuggets from a conversation with Frank Gore after he passed Barry Sanders for 3rd place on the all-time rushing list. Plus, Peter rips through the rest of the Week 12 action, including Carson Wentz's yips, replay review ghosts nearly haunt the Saints, and the Browns are starting to roll.
11/25/2019 • 32 minutes, 16 seconds
Brent Musburger on sports gambling, Raider Nation, and Jon Gruden; plus the future of football with Ken Belson
(1:30) Peter discusses the future of several veteran QBs: Philip Rivers, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Cam Newton(9:45) Legendary broadcaster Brent Musburger joins to talk about sports gambling, calling Raiders games on the radio, the move to Las Vegas, and his best Jon Gruden stories.(45:30) Ken Belson of The New York Times chats about the future of football, Colin Kaepernick, and more.
11/20/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 59 seconds
1-on-1 with Lamar Jackson after another Ravens rout; plus thoughts on Kaepernick, Garrett, and every Week 11 game
(3:00) Peter chats with Lamar Jackson from the Ravens locker room after he got the upper hand over Deshaun Watson and the Texans.(8:50) Sports Talk Candy: who is leading the MVP race?(13:30) Thoughts on Colin Kaepernick & Myles Garrett(17:45) Peter rips through the Week 11 games, with thoughts on Mitchell Trubisky getting pulled, Dak keeps putting up eye-popping numbers, the Saints are fine, and much more
11/18/2019 • 30 minutes, 34 seconds
Should the 49ers have played for a tie against the Seahawks?; plus, inside the 2020 QB Class with former NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum
(1:20) Peter reacts to the Seahawks-49ers instant classic(4:35) Should San Francisco have played for a tie with 1:50 left in OT? PFF senior data scientist Eric Eager joins to discuss the pros and cons of the potential options and ramifications.(24:50) Peter chats with former NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum about what makes the QB Class of 2020 so interesting
11/13/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 10 seconds
Bruce Arians on Jameis Winson's future, Jarvis Landry on hope in Cleveland, and Week 10 game-by-game
FMIA: The Mini Pod- Peter King wraps up Week 10 by ripping through every game and reading snippets from his Football Morning In America column.(2:10) Peter chats with Bucs coach Bruce Arians about the future of his QB, Jameis Winston, after a fun win over the Cardinals. He also speaks with Browns WR Jarvis Landry following Cleveland's last-second victory over Buffalo got them back in the win column. (5:10) Plus, don't look now, but the Steelers are making a run.(8:05) What a weekend. From the Raiders to the strangest rushing line in recent years to the amazing Lamar Jackson, Peter zips through all the amazing and weird nuggets from Week 10.
11/11/2019 • 29 minutes, 34 seconds
John Harbaugh, Aaron Jones, and Joe Posnanski
Peter King chats with the Ravens coach after a victorious Sunday Night, Aaron Rodgers' new best friend, and a man who wrote the latest book on Harry Houdini.(2:00) A peek inside the Ravens locker room after their win over the Patriots, and why Baltimore is creating a model for today's NFL.(9:30) John Harbaugh on why Ben Roethlisberger was an inspiration for drafting and developing his new QB Lamar Jackson, and what it means to beat the Patriots.(15:10) Aaron Jones on playing with Aaron Rodgers, his family in the military, and when he first knew he wanted to play in the NFL.(33:30) Writer Joe Posnanski chats with Peter about his new book, The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini, and how he was able to sift through all the myths about the legendary magician.
11/6/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 53 seconds
Inside the Ravens locker room after beating the Patriots; plus a rip through the Week 9 games
FMIA Mini Pod 11/4: Peter King is inside the Ravens locker room after Baltimore handed New England its first loss of the season. He gives you nuggets of conversations with Lamar Jackson and John Harbaugh, and you'll hear from TE Mark Andrews. Peter also rips through the other games from Week 9, and looks at the Browns sinking further into the abyss, Plus, a second-half preview, with a look at the 5 best games, most compelling coaches and much more.
11/4/2019 • 34 minutes, 6 seconds
Mike Florio on the trade deadline; plus a midseason review with Andy Benoit
The NFL trade deadline came and went with very little action. But Peter King & PFT's Mike Florio still have a heated debate about the rumors that the Jets were close to trading away safety Jamal Adams.Plus, Peter chats with old friend and colleague Andy Benoit about the first half of the season: what to make of the Rams up & down play, why the 49ers have been so successful, the keys to the Patriots defensive wizardry, and who the best QB is right now.
10/30/2019 • 54 minutes, 13 seconds
Nick Bosa's dominance, Deshaun Watson's magic, Aaron Rodgers' brilliance, and Belichick's 300th win
Peter King reflects on his conversations with Texans QB Deshaun Watson after his Favre-like TD pass beat the Raiders, and with 49ers DE Nick Bosa after another dominating San Francisco win. Plus, JJ Watt's injury, the Chiefs shockingly can't win at home, Joe Flacco is steaming mad, Belichick's 300th win, and more nuggets on every game from Peter's FMIA column recapping Week 8.
10/28/2019 • 31 minutes, 38 seconds
Patriots Safety Devin McCourty, NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay, and Steelers history with Jim Rooney
(0:15) Peter talks about spending time with Patrick Mahomes & Brett Favre as they watch film together with Andy Reid.(5:35) Patriots safety Devin McCourty talks about the keys to the historic start for Patriots defense, the blowout win over the Jets on MNF, and the crazy preparation of Bill Belichick.(18:45) NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay discusses the various officiating & replay controversies from the first half of the season.(45:55) Jim Rooney, son of Dan Rooney, discusses his new book A Different Way To Win, and shares stories of what it was like growing up in the Rooney family and the Steelers dynasty.
10/23/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 10 seconds
Inside the Rams locker room after a win with Eric Weddle; plus nuggets on Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and the MVP Watch
FMIA: The Mini Pod- Peter King chats with Rams Safety Eric Weddle in the LA locker room immediately following a resounding victory over the Falcons, which included the debut of recently acquired CB Jalen Ramsey. Peter also reveals details from his conversation with Rams GM Les Snead, who pulled off 3 trades within a 5-hour window this past week. Plus, time to bench Mitchell Trubisky, a fresh new MVP Watch, Lamar Jackson's incredible start, why we could see an 0-14 Battle in South Florida in late December, the Chiefs without Patrick Mahomes, Teddy Bridgewater's impressive run, and Marcus Peters' wild week.
10/21/2019 • 24 minutes, 3 seconds
How to fix the officiating, Cowboys & Packers talk with Ed Werder, and Favre's first throw with Doc Emrick
(1:30) Peter King examines the current confusion with the state of officiating, including why it's clear that the NFL is trying to deter coaches from challenging pass interference, and why it's time for a Sky Judge to help fix some of the problems(6:40) Peter speaks with longtime NFL reporter Ed Werder to discuss the wacky Lions-Packers game from MNF, the state of the Cowboys, and Jason Garrett's job security(37:50) Legendary NBC hockey announcer Doc Emrick talks about starting his career as a teacher, getting his start in broadcasting, lessons from Ernie Harwell, his fortunate break getting hired as the Devils play-by-play announcer, and the classic story of how he called Brett Favre's first throw
10/16/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 19 seconds
Devlin Hodges' wild ride, the Chiefs are suddenly sputtering, crises in LA, and is it already lights out in Cleveland?
Peter King summarizes his Football Morning in America column after a zany Week 6:(2:36) Devlin Hodges' win over the Chargers caps an especially weird day(4:30) Backup & replacement QBs are on a ridiculous 14-0 run, and a new age of youngsters is here(6:00) Sam Darnold says bring on the Patriots(7:00) The 49ers are a revelation after stifling the Rams in LA(10:45) Rams & Chargers are in trouble, mild-mannered Teddy B, a rough day for Marcus Mariota, bad numbers for the Chiefs(13:30) Weekly awards, a profile on Luke Kuechly, numbers fun with Chip Kelly, and, of course, the adieu haiku
10/14/2019 • 18 minutes, 2 seconds
Brett Favre at 50: memories, regrets, advice, and fart machines
Peter sits down with Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre on the eve of his 50th birthday to discuss retirement life, Patrick Mahomes, and his legendary fart machine(1:30) But before Favre, Peter riffs on the Jay Gruden firing and the dysfunctional Washington organization, and why Daniel Snyder & Bruce Allen are the ones to blame(7:45) 1-on-1 with Brett Favre(13:50) Favre on what hurts when he wakes up each morning(18:40) Favre on his uncanny ability to remember things after hearing or seeing them once, but contrasts that with some recent incidents of memory loss(25:30) Favre on whether he would have played as long he did knowing what he knows now about concussions(31:35) Favre on the comparisons with Patrick Mahomes and playing on the edge(34:20) Favre on playing for and getting yelled at by Mike Holmgren(37:40) Favre on his legendary fart machine(41:15) Favre on a day in the life post-playing career and dealing with wild hogs & snakes(46:40) Favre on advice for young QBs and the lessons he learned from Andy Reid on how to properly watch film
10/9/2019 • 54 minutes, 39 seconds
Kirk Cousins' day of vindication, the Colts shock the Chiefs, the Raiders are for real, and a tribute to SI
FMIA: The Mini Pod- Peter King offers snippets from his Football Morning In America column as he breaks down everything that happened in Week 5.(4:20) An homage to Peter's alma mater, Sports Illustrated(5:10) How Frank Reich, Jacoby Brissett, and the Colts went into Kansas City and shocked the Chiefs(12:30) Peter speaks with Vikings QB Kirk Cousins about why he doesn't want to hear about all the outside criticism(13:40) The Raiders are not a fluky 3-and-2(15:15) A conversation with Russell Wilson about how playing baseball helps him on the football field(15:45) Brett Favre turns 50 this week, and we get a preview of Peter's extended conversation with the Hall of Famer (full podcast coming this Wednesday)(18:15) Players & Goats of the week, a profile of Kenny Stills, and the best regular season game of Joe Montana's career
10/7/2019 • 23 minutes, 31 seconds
Texans WR Kenny Stills; plus international football with NFL exec Chris Halpin
(1:05) Vontaze Burfict is suspended for the season after yet another cheap shot. But Peter explains why there's a difference in opinion among people about how to hand out discipline regarding big hits.(8:30) Texans WR Kenny Stills discusses the challenges of playing with 9 (!) different QBs in 7 seasons, what it's like to be traded, and his why social activism goes far beyond kneeling for the anthem. (31:30) Peter is joined by the NFL's Chief Strategy & Growth Officer to discuss the International Series beginning in London this week with the Bears & Raiders. They discuss the new Tottenham Stadium, which is designed for football; the possibility of expanding the NFL beyond London & Mexico City; Mahomes Mania in Mexico City; and how gambling will impact the NFL's future business plan.
10/2/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 36 seconds
Power Rankings re-organization, the Bears turn to Chase Daniel, Freddie Kitchens Redemption, and Frank Gore's legend grows
FMIA: The Mini Pod- Peter King takes stock of the NFL in the aftermath of a strange Week 4 as we're down to only three undefeated teams.(2:40) A bunch of good teams got pulled to the middle after it had looked a little too easy for them in the early stages of September. (6:40) Chase Daniel is thrust into action (with no time to warm up) as Mitchell Trubisky goes down with a left shoulder injury(10:50) Jameis Winston gets the biggest win of his career in a stunner in LA(11:05) Peter's Power Rankings get a makeover: Pats still at the top, the NFC's lone unbeaten team at #7, and who knows what to make of the AFC South(13:25) The Legend of Frank Gore & The Redemption of Freddie Kitchens(14:50) An oral history with Thomas Morestead(15:40) Peter dishes out his MLB Awards as we hit October(17:15) The Adieu Haiku gives a nod to a career backup
9/30/2019 • 18 minutes, 20 seconds
Washington needs a full makeover; plus the Browns disappointing start, Lions LB Devon Kennard, & Jets GM Joe Douglas
(1:55) Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens is taking a lot of heat this week, but Peter explains that there is plenty of blame to be placed elsewhere with Cleveland.(5:30) Washington is going nowhere fast, and Peter thinks it's time to play Dwayne Haskins.(8:55) Lions LB Devon Kennard discusses this week's upcoming showdown with Patrick Mahomes, the key to Detroit's early-season success, and following in his father's footsteps.(22:50) Jets GM Joe Douglas chats with Peter about the daunting task of turning the Jets around, the pressure of the job, and his wild story about scouting Joe Flacco.
9/25/2019 • 48 minutes, 58 seconds
FMIA: The Mini Pod: Daniel Jones has a debut for the ages, Magnificent Mahomes, and the Legend of Gardner Minshew,
Peter King reads excerpts of is Football Morning in America column that recaps Week 3(1:45) Daniel Jones had a marvelous starting debut as the Giants won a wild one in Tampa, but felt no need to make any speeches afterwards(9:05) Patrick Mahomes, MVP favorite; hey Cam Newton, take your time coming back; trade market for Jalen Ramsey has cooled off(10:45) The Legend of Gardner Minshew(14:10) A profile of Ryan O'Callaghan(15:00) Best & worst habits with Cooper Kupp(16:30) An Adieu Haiku dedicated to Antonio Brown
9/23/2019 • 17 minutes, 32 seconds
Eli Manning's Hall of Fame case; plus Rams WR Brandin Cooks, and former NFL OL Ryan O'Callaghan
(1:30) The Giants have benched Eli Manning in favor of Daniel Jones. But despite 2 Super Bowl MVPs, Peter explains why Eli isn't necessarily a lock for the Hall of Fame(7:40) Peter chats with former NFL offensive lineman Ryan O'Callaghan about his book, My Life On The Line, in which he details the struggles he faced living as a closeted gay football player, dealing with homophobia, why he no longer has much of a relationship with Aaron Rodgers, and why he considered football his "beard"(57:00) Rams WR Brandin Cooks discusses having the good fortune of already being coached by Sean Payton, Bill Belichick, and Sean McVay in a young 5-year career. Plus, who are the other WRs that he studies to better his game
9/18/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 44 seconds
FMIA: The Mini Pod: Banged up QBs, blown calls, the Pats smothering D, plus 10 Thoughts
Peter King gives a taste of his 9/16 Football Morning in America column wrapping up Week 2.(1:50) We spend way too much time talking about the officials, but several bad calls - not to mention the confusion surrounding replay review - became the story coming out of a fun Sunday. In particular, the Saints have every right to be furious. Again. At the refs. In a big game against the Rams. Again.(8:20) 10 Thoughts on Week 2 includes some riffs on how the Pats might be the Steel Curtain, Superman Patrick Mahomes, beat up QBs, and Kirk Cousins makes a bonehead play.(11:30) Could this be the end of a Hall of Fame career for Adam Vinatieri?(13:05) The feel-good story of the week focuses on a long-snapper who hadn't played a game in 5 years.(14:00) Peter dishes out his awards for the week, including an offensive lineman living out every big man's dream.(15:00) Factoid of the Week has some wacky stuff on the Bills, including Josh Allen's love of New Jersey Westin ribs.
9/16/2019 • 17 minutes, 47 seconds
Michael Lombardi on Antonio Brown & the Patriots, plus David Bakhtiari on Aaron Rodgers and playing Monopoly
As the NFL shifts it's focus to Week 2, the Antonio Brown odyssey takes a dark turn.(1:00) Peter discusses the lawsuit filed against Antonio Brown, who is being sued for sexual assault and rape(5:00) Prior to the latest news on Brown, Peter has a lengthy discussion with former NFL executive Michael Lombardi, who worked for Al Davis in Oakland, and most recently with Bill Belichick in New England. Lombardi discusses the differences in the two organizations, how the Raiders mismanaged the situation, and Belichick's intolerance of anything that gets in the way of winning.(30:50) Packers offensive lineman David Bakhtiari chats with Peter about adjusting to new coach Matt LaFleur, playing with Aaron Rodgers, and why he's a Monopoly legend
9/11/2019 • 57 minutes, 8 seconds
FMIA: The Mini Pod: Brady on AB, the sky was crying in Cleveland, and OT heroes
Peter King samples his 9/9 Football Morning in America column after a crazy opening Sunday of football.(2:55) Tom Brady tells Peter that he's pleased about acquiring Antonio Brown, but explains the many challenges to making it work. (6:55) Peter chats more about the AB situation, including an anecdote from a former Patriots player who describes being stunned at Bill Belichick reaming out Brady.(8:00) Heroes & Goats - The Browns lost by 30, and the sky was crying in Cleveland; and how an ordinary practice in training camp proved quite prophetic for Lamar Jackson's incredible Week 1 performance, and (10:20) The Profile highlights an overtime hero(11:45) Factoid of the Week deals with a dubious distinction for the Raiders(13:00) Strategy of the Week involves a gutsy 4th down gamble(13:55) The Adieu Haiku
9/9/2019 • 15 minutes, 55 seconds
Season Preview Spectacular: JuJu Smith-Schuster, Drew Brees, Freddie Kitchens, and Peter's predictions
Peter King makes his predictions and speaks with 3 of the most compelling figures in the league as the 2019 season approaches(2:05) Peter makes his picks, and winds up with a Super Bowl that most people thought should have happened last year, plus the one team that's finally due to breakout under a young coach-QB combo (6:13) Did the Texans make a huge blunder by trading away Jadeveon Clowney and acquiring Laremy Tunsil for a couple of 1st round picks?(11:50) Saints QB Drew Brees explains why playing with his kids helped him prepare for the season, why 7 hours of sleep a night is plenty, being amazed as a rookie at all of Dan Marino's records, the chances of him becoming a Senator someday, his advice for young QBs, and why he insists on cleaning up after his dog(28:40) Browns head coach talks about his journey to finally being in charge in Cleveland, the lessons he learned from Nick Saban and Bill Parcells, the philosophy behind his offensive scheme, coaching Baker Mayfield, and not allowing any media leaks from his staff(45:50) Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster talks about his use of social media, why his life appears to be an open book, moving on from Antonio Brown, respecting the Steelers tradition while still having fun, and why he plays Fortnite on gameday mornings
9/4/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 7 seconds
Philip Rivers, Carson Palmer, and the shocking retirement of Andrew Luck
Peter King breaks down the shocking retirement of Andrew Luck, talks with Philip Rivers, and gets some insight on the Seahawks.(0:10) Peter shares some stories about Andrew Luck(8:20) Carson Palmer shares insights on what it's like to be an NFL QB and some of the things that Luck might've been going through(28:40) Colts Insider Stephen Holder from The Athletic discusses what's next for the Colts with Jacoby Brissett(42:00) Peter sits down with Philip Rivers in front of a live crowd at Chargers camp to chat about trying to capture that elusive Super Bowl title, not cursing, and the quest for 10 kids(1:02:00) "5 minutes with a writer" features Gregg Bell on the sidelines at Seattle camp to break down what's in store for the Seahawks this season
8/28/2019 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 59 seconds
Jason Witten on his comeback after the MNF booth stint, plus Ryan Fitzpatrick on his wild ride of a career
This week, Peter is joined by a couple of wily veterans - one attempting an improbable comeback, and the other looking to continue an improbable career.(2:00) Peter discusses the Antonio Brown helmet controversy and how his recent visit to the VICIS helmet testing facility made it clear that Brown's helmet isn't as well-suited for the game as other models.(12:00) Cowboys TE Jason Witten chats about his ups & downs in the MNF booth, what he missed most about not playing last season, and the new perspective he has now.(33:05) Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick on the best locker room he's been in, the most fun he's had in his career, and chasing Philip Rivers in the kids department
8/21/2019 • 50 minutes, 3 seconds
Christian McCaffrey, Richard Sherman, & a 49ers education with Matt Maiocco
Peter King's training camp tour takes him out west, and he gives a taste of what it's like on the sideline during a 49ers practice.(7:05) 49ers CB Richard Sherman talks at length about the rise & fall of the Legion of Boom, reminisces about the 2013 NFC Championship win over the 49ers while with the Seahawks and his infamous postgame interview, writing columns for The MMQB, and his strong opinions on the possibility of an 18-game schedule.(26:05) Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey details his workout regimen, why he treats every moment of every workout like it's a game, fighting the doubters, and the time that Kyle Shanahan & Chris Simms babysat him.(49:00) 49ers beat reporter Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area discusses Jimmy Garappolo shaking off the rust, when we'll see Nick Bosa, and whether or not the Niners will make the playoffs. (Listen to Matt's podcast here)
8/14/2019 • 56 minutes, 37 seconds
Jalen Ramsey, Darius Leonard, Browns talk with Mary Kay Cabot & remembering Don Banks
Peter's Training Camp Tour continues as he has conversations with an All-Pro CB & the Defensive Rookie of the Year. Plus a chat about the most interesting team in football, and remembering an old friend.(1:15) Peter tells a few stories and reminisces on what made Don Banks such a great friend and colleague.(6:00) Colts LB Darius Leonard talks about his fabulous rookie year, why shutting down Adrian Peterson was his welcome to the NFL moment, why tackles are not overrated, and the Usain Bolt quote that drives him every day.(29:30) Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey explains why he's the best defensive back in the league (but might not be in Jacksonville for long), putting a $20 bill in his shoulder pads, and which CBs were his inspiration.(41:20) Mary Kay Cabot, who has covered the Browns for nearly 30 years, talks about what it's like to cover the most fascinating team in the NFL.
8/7/2019 • 49 minutes, 52 seconds
Earl Thomas on the end of the Legion of Boom, plus Falcons star DT Grady Jarrett, & inside the Jets with Rich Cimini
Peter King is on the road driving south, as his training camp tour rolls on.(1:30) Peter takes you through a day in the life on the road, including having tea & scones with an NFL GM.(8:00) Falcons star DT Grady Jarrett discusses what it felt like to sign his big deal, why falling to the 5th round in the Draft wasn't even close to the worst thing that happened to him that weekend, and being inches away from sacking Tom Brady to clinch the Super Bowl.(25:05) Ravens S Earl Thomas opens up about starting a new chapter in Baltimore, why he doesn't regret anything about how things ended in Seattle, and why a training camp conditioning test put him in such a good mood.(32:45) 5 Minutes With a Writer features Jets beat reporter Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. Peter & Rich riff on the odd coaching dynamic in the Jets organization, Sam Darnold's California Cool demeanor, and whether or not Le'Veon Bell can be the same patient runner behind this Jets o-line.
7/31/2019 • 41 minutes, 48 seconds
Von Miller on breaking the all-time sack record, best & worst NFL bets with Jeopardy king James Holzhauer, and OBJ keeps complaining
Peter King begins his annual training camp tour chatting with a defensive star who has his eyes on becoming the all-time sack king, and spending time in a fast food restaurant with the Jeopardy! king.(1:30) Peter has some thoughts on Odell Beckham Jr's interview with GQ and whether or not he can be a long-term #1 WR for the Browns (9:55) James Holzhauer chats about how his life has changed since his incredible run on Jeopardy!, how and when he developed his strategy on the show, and what it felt like when he finally lost (19:40) Holzhauer also riffs on his favorite sport to bet on, why there's value in certain futures bets, why he thinks you should bet on a Super Bowl rematch, and why the Browns are the worst bet to win the Super Bowl (36:00) As Broncos camp opens, Von Miller discusses how he's kept off-field interest while still excelling at football, swapping secrets at his pass rush seminar, and taking aim at Bruce Smith's all-time sack record
7/24/2019 • 53 minutes, 18 seconds
Peyton Manning on hanging with Joe Namath, recreating the Immaculate Reception, and Elvis Presley's football league
Peter King chats with the great Peyton Manning about his upcoming project "Peyton's Places" to celebrate the NFL's 100th season, and what the future holds.-Peter riffs on the possibility of an 18-game season, CBA negotiations, and how quickly the new QBs can get up to speed (1:45)-How a $50k investment back in the late 1920's led to the boom of the NFL (10:00)-The origin behind the idea for "Peyton's Places", and spending time in a stadium that saw the first shotgun snap, a player running the wrong way, the first alley-oop pass, and where Dirty Harry was filmed (12:10)-Watching back Super Bowl III with Joe Namath and trying on his old fur coat (13:15) and recreating the Immaculate Reception (14:30)-Learning about Elvis Presley's full-blown football fanaticism, his own football league, and offensive playbook (18:05)-What lies ahead for Peyton, whether he's been approached by NFL teams to run a franchise, and why he hates the word retirement (21:00)-Why he loves watching Patrick Mahomes and why the Chiefs QB reminds him of John Elway (24:30)-Finally, an update on Peter's Training Camp Tour (30:30)
7/17/2019 • 33 minutes, 27 seconds
Retiring Pro Football Hall of Fame executive director Joe Horrigan
Horrigan, in an expansive exit interview after 42 years as archivist and historian of the Hall of Fame, on his memorable moments as the conscience of the Hall of Fame, on his favorite players of all time, on what made him fall in love with football, on the greatest road trip in NFL history, and on the most under-appreciated players in NFL history.
6/26/2019 • 59 minutes, 43 seconds
A special Fathers Day book podcast with authors John Urschel and John Branch.
Urschel, the former Baltimore Ravens guard and current MIT math Ph.D student, on his book “Mind and Matter: A life in math and football,” on why he left football at 26 for an academic life, and why he thinks a balanced life is the best life for him.Branch, the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Time sports writer, on his book “The Last Cowboys: A pioneer family in the new West,” on the challenge of a ranching family making in the back country of Utah, on his imaginative writing style ... and a discussion on how a great writer also needs to be an excellent reporter as well.
6/12/2019 • 57 minutes, 2 seconds
A special podcast about helmets used by NFL players, and what a crucial time this is for combatting head trauma in the league.
Diving deep into some revolutionary changes about helmet technology, including a trip to Seattle to tour a new helmet manufacturer, VIcis. Peter King learns how Vicis, just six years old, has made the safest helmet in the space three years running with its CEO Dave Marver, and converses with Vicis investors Russell Wilson and Doug Baldwin about what distinguishes the Vicis model. Also: conversations with NFL officials and 49ers tackle Joe Staley about the state of the helmet today, as the NFL tries to make a violent game safer for the head.
5/29/2019 • 52 minutes, 39 seconds
Introducing: Gangster Capitalism
Gangster Capitalism is available now!
5/28/2019 • 6 minutes
Arizona coach Kliff Kingsbury and GM Steve Keim, and Denver coach Vic Fangio.
Kingsbury on the genesis of his seven-year relationship with Kyler Murray, on offering the 5-foot-5 Murray a scholarship as a sophomore in high school, on his hopes for Murray as an NFL quarterback, and whether he feels bad that Josh Rosen had to twist in the wind because of the Cardinals drafting Murray.Keim on when he knew Murray would be the team's pick, on navigating the Murray/Rosen/NFL-needing-drama-as-a-TV-show entering the draft, and how he kept the Murray pick a secret.Fangio on committing to Joe Flacco as his quarterback in Denver, on committing to making the first-round trade that netted the Broncos tight end Noah Fant, and on being a defensive head coach in a league now dominated by offensive minds running teams.
5/1/2019 • 39 minutes, 18 seconds
The Draft Preview Podcast Peter Schrager of “Good Morning Football” and ESPN.com’s Jeff Legwold
Schrager on why the Chiefs went all-in on pass-rusher Frank Clark and made the huge deal for him with Seattle, on where he thinks the Cardinals will go at number one, on the dynamic in Oakland between Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock and what it will mean with the three first-round picks, and on where the top quarterbacks will go.Legwold, author of a highly respected (by NFL coaches and scouts) top 100 players entering the NFL Draft, on three of his compelling rankings: Alabama tackle Jonah Williams (5), Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (20) and Duke quarterback Daniel Jones (45) ... and on the risky draft principle too many teams will use In this draft.
4/24/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 6 seconds
The 2019 NFL Schedule Podcast
An in-depth look at how the NFL schedule got made, from inside the small bunker on the fifth floor of league offices where the 256-game schedule was finalized on Wednesday. Interviews with the five-member NFL scheduling team--Howard Katz, Mike North, Onnie Bose, Blake Jone and Charlotte Carey--on what went into the strange rubic. And much on the TV networks hungering after the new NFL darlings: the Cleveland Browns.
4/18/2019 • 49 minutes, 53 seconds
Tyler Dunne of Bleacher Report and longtime NFL scout and executive Michael Lombardi
Dunne, on the aftermath of his explosive story about the problems in Green Bay that led to a mediocre record since mid-2015 and the firing of coach Mike McCarthy, on how new coach Matt LaFleur will work with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and on how the new Packers will proceed after the firings of GM Ted Thompson and McCarthy in successive years.Lombardi, on what he learned from working with Bill Walsh and Bill Belichick over his 35-year career around the NFL, on how he'd approach this draft if he were scouting 5-10 Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray, and the new vocation he's beginning--hosting a new podcast (with co-host Adnan Virk) called "The GM Shuffle" for Cadence 13.
4/10/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Introducing The GM Shuffle
Throughout his three-decade long career with the NFL, Mike Lombardi worked as an NFL executive with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and Oakland Raiders alongside NFL legends including Bill Belichick, Bill Walsh and Al Davis. On The GM Shuffle, Lombardi and co-host Adnan Virk will tackle a wide range of topics weekly within the world of the NFL and break down everything listeners and fans need to know about players, coaches, organizations, the draft, free agency, and all the NFL storylines in a way that only they could with the success and credibility they bring to the podcast audience. Weekly episodes every Wednesday starting April 10th. Subscribe now!
4/9/2019 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Peter Schrager of Good Morning Football and Fox Sports, and Ross Ketover of NFL Films.
Schrager on a surprise quarterback for the Giants in this draft, and taking a wide-angle view of the NFL post-free agency and pre-draft, including all things Kyler Murray.Ketover on the NFL’s media plans for the 100th season in league history, and one program in particular—a Peyton Manning series touching and feeling the history of the NFL.
4/3/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 36 seconds
NFL Meetings special
Coaches Kyle Shanahan (Niners), Andy Reid (Chiefs), Sean Payton (Saints) and Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston.Shanahan on the status of rehabbing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and his relationship with GM John Lynch.Payton on the international empathy of Saints fans and non-Saints fans after the botched call in the NFC title game.Reid on the status of Tyreek Hill on the 2019 Chiefs.Curran, the veteran Patriots reporter, on all things Gronkowski, and on the futures of Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.
3/27/2019 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 51 seconds
Judy Battista and Mike Garofolo of NFL Network.
Battista, veteran of many NFL annual meetings, previews the meetings, starting this weekend in Phoenix—including the proposed rules change designed to eliminate gigantic errors such as one that influenced the outcome of the NFC title game in New Orleans. She also discusses the aftermath of Pittsburgh’s tumultuous offseason.Garofolo on how he broke the Odell Beckham Jr. trade story, on why the Giants made the deal with Cleveland, on lessons for journalism students in his reporting, and on who Kahzin Daniels is, and why he matters in the lead-up to the NFL draft this year.
3/20/2019 • 53 minutes, 35 seconds
NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus and ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay
Rosenhaus on the story behind the story of his client Antonio Brown-to-the-Bills story that never happened, on the inside story of how Brown went to Oakland, on how the Sammy Watkins contract affected the Brown market, on how the Brown talks with Oakland were at an impasse at midday last Friday, on what broke the impasse, and on the future another client—New England tight end Rob Gronkowski. McShay on the Kyler Murray factor in the 2019 draft heading into Murray’s Pro Day, on why he loves defensive lineman Quinnen Williams more than any defensive player in this draft, on what he sees the Patriots doing with their huge haul of picks (six between the 32nd and 101st overall selection in the draft), and whether he thinks one day he might pull a Mike Mayock and go to work for an NFL team.
3/13/2019 • 56 minutes
ESPN NFL analyst Louis Riddick and new Dolphins coach Brian Flores
Riddick on the greatest game of his NFL life, on the influence of Bill Belichick and Nick Sabin on his TV career, on who would be the first person he’d call if he got an NFL GM job, and on wanting to be in the Monday Night Football booth.Flores, the former Patriots defensive play-caller, on the ingenious Super Bowl gameplan, on what his relationship with Bill Belichick will be now that they’re coaching in the same division, and on his significance as one of a very few minority coaches in the NFL.
3/6/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 40 seconds
NFL Draft experts Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network and Matt Miller of Bleacher Report.
Jeremiah on the overall strength of the draft headed into the annual Scouting Combine, on his order of the quarterbacks in the first round, and on replacing Mike Mayock as the voice of the draft for NFL Network.Miller on how defense should dominate the top of the draft, on his no-doubt number one pick in the draft, and on the where he thinks the bargains can be found this year.
2/27/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 22 seconds
Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, the co-founder of the Players Coalition, and NFL Network reporter Kim Jones
Jenkins on how his career has changed since moving from New Orleans to Philadelphia, on the rise in activism among players in the league, on the money he and the Players Coalition have been able to donate in grants to six social-justice organizations in 2019, and on what the movement has meant to the players in the NFL.Jones on the stunning health issue that popped up out of nowhere and nearly took her life in November, on what being perfectly healthy one day and being told her life was in danger the next has done to her psyche, on her appreciation at the reaction to her health scare, and on how her life has changed by the event.
2/20/2019 • 48 minutes, 43 seconds
Patriots receiver and Super Bowl 53 MVP Julian Edelman
Edelman on the winding path he took from being an option quarterback at Kent State 10 years ago to catching 10 passes in the Super Bowl, on why the Patriots are different than the other 31 teams in the league, on being suspended for the first month of this season for testing positive for a PED, and on being convinced the Patriots’ run of excellence is not over.
2/13/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 50 seconds
Special Super Bowl 53 podcast: Patriots owner Robert Kraft, cornerback Stephon Gilmore, NFL Network's Mike Silver, and a special Hall of Fame analysis with long-time voter Rick Gosselin
Silver, at halftime of the Patriots' 13-3 victory over the Rams, on the struggles of a man he knows well, Los Angeles quarterback Jared Goff.Gilmore on his big interception in the fourth quarter that foiled the Rams' comeback and ensured the Patriots' sixth Super Bowl title.Kraft on putting the Patriots' dynasty into perspective, and on how difficult it will be for any team to do what the Patriots have done again.Gosselin, explaining the meaning of the defense-heavy class of 2019 ... and how the Hall of Fame voters have wised up about trying to bring equity to the honor of making the Hall.
2/4/2019 • 49 minutes, 18 seconds
Rams GM Les Snead, NFL Network host Scott Hanson, and Mike Lombardi, former club exec with the Niners, Raiders and Patriots and author of an insightful NFL book, "Gridiron Genius"
Snead on his surprise at the Rams making it to the Super Bowl after being in dregs two years ago, on what Jared Goff did to be better than Drew Brees in the NFC title game, and what it feels like to be the architect of a team trying to beat Belichick and Brady in the Super Bowl. Hanson on the success of the NFL's RedZone channel, why people have flocked to RedZone at the expense of their own team's game on Sunday, and his pick for the Super Bowl.Lombardi on learning that Sean McVay, in the week before the Super Bowl, is listening to his book on the way to work, on what his former boss Bill Walsh would think of McVay and his offense, and on knowing Belichick so well and trying to figure out how Belichick will defend McVay's Sunday.
1/30/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 36 seconds
Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy, longtime NFL reporter Ed Werder and Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty
Dungy on his ideas to improve NFL officiating, on full-time officials, on how to improve the numbers of minority coaches, on the fate of Antonio Brown with his old team the Steelers, on his new book “The Soul of a Team” (Tyndale House), and on the most important elements to build a good team in sports and in life.Werder, who worked the controversial NFC title game as a sideline reporter for Westwood One Radio, on what he witnessed on no-call pass-interference from the vantage point of the Saints bench, on how Jared Goff overcame early problems to outplay Drew Brees, and on his own future. He will be free to work for another media entity in September, when his ESPN contract expires.McCourty, from the postgame locker room in Kansas City Sunday night, on the thrill of making the Super Bowl with the Patriots after a career of playing for lesser teams, and on the difference for a teammate in playing with Tom Brady.
1/23/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 57 seconds
Bill Barnwell of ESPN.com and longtime NFL executive Joe Banner
Barnwell, one of the most respected writers cover the league, on NFL Championship Weekend being possibly the best Sunday of title games ever, on how hard it is for him to pick against the Patriots, on who he likes in the two games.Banner, who ran the Eagles’ front office for 12 years, on the quandary the Eagles are in with Nick Foles, on what the most pragmatic approach the team can take with Foles, and how eventually he believes the team is likely to move on without Foles in 2019.
1/16/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes
Chargers all pro safety Derwin James, NFL Network correspondent Aditi Kinkwabhala, and ESPN's Dan Orlovsky, the former NFL quarterback.
James on how the Chargers' odd defensive alignment in Baltimore helped them win a Wild Card game, on why he has been so dominant in his rookie year, and how he feels "honored" to play against Tom Brady and Bill Belichick in the divisional playoff game Sunday in Foxboro.Kinkwabhala, who has covered the Steelers extensively, with a view into the dysfunctional Steelers locker room, on who is right and who is wrong in the Antonio Brown controversy, and what she thinks needs to happen for Mike Tomlin to take back control of his locker room.Orlovsky on the magic of Nick Foles, on how a backup quarterback like Foles (Orlovsky was a longtime NFL backup) can prepare himself to win the big games that Foles has won, and on the playoff weekend to come--including the shaky quarterback of the Rams, Jared Goff, who was in camp with the Rams (and Orlovsky) in 2017.
1/9/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 15 seconds
Chris Simms of NBC and Bleacher Report, and Peter Schrager of "Good Morning Football" and FOX Sports
Simms, previewing the first round of the NFL playoffs, and also on what went wrong for Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay, and on the day on the field 12 years ago as a Tampa Bay quarterback when he suffered a life-endagering injury.Schrager on the NFL's eight coaching openings, on whether he thinks Mike McCarthy will coach for anyone in 2019, on the Cleveland Browns' coaching search and what it might mean for Baker Mayfield, and on the surprise names you might hear this month as desperate teams look for new coaches.
1/2/2019 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 10 seconds
Nate Burleson of NFL Network/CBS' The NFL Today, and John Feinstein on his relationship with Bob Knight
Burleson on being a teammate and sharing the receivers' room with Randy Moss in Minnesota, on how he morphed from being an NFL wideout to a broadcast career, on the best career advice he got from a Hall of Fame player, and on balancing a family with a professional career.Feinstein, the author of 40 books, on his most famous one: "Season on the Brink," following the volatile coach of the Indiana Hoosiers in the eighties, Knight, who did not like the book. "Season on the Brink" spent 16 weeks as the top-selling book on the New York Times bestseller list. I asked Feinstein: "What would happen if you and Knight passed each other on the street today?"
12/26/2018 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 1 second
Andrea Kremer and Hannah Storm, the first all-woman broadcast team in NFL history, and the NFL's emerging major influencer, Executive VP Chris Halpin.
Kremer and Storm on the meaning of being the first all-woman team in an NFL booth in 99 years, on the reaction of players and coaches to their presence in a male-dominated field, on the winding path each took to this moment, and what they'd say to a 12-year-old girl in American watching them and wondering if she, too, can follow her dreams in a business populated almost exclusively by men.Halpin, recently promoted to a huge future-of-the-game job by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, on the biggest challenges the leagues faces, on how how he went from a business and financial background to the NFL, and on the audiences the NFL must serve to remain the dominant America sports league.
12/19/2018 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 27 seconds
John Feinstein, Bob Glauber and Jack Gilden, authors of good NFL books for the holiday season.
Feinstein, author of 40 books including the new one "Quarterback: Inside the Most Important Position in the National Football League," on playing the toughest job in sports, and on how racism still may exist in the evaluation of quarterback by the NFL.Glauber, author of "Guts and Genius: The Story of Three Unlikely Coaches Who Came To Dominate the NFL in the '80s," on how Bill Walsh, Bill Parcells and Joe Gibbs all were in job jeopardy in their first NFL seasons, on the odd and tempestuous relationships between the three of them, and on how every coach in the NFL today is on the coaching tree of one of those men.Gilden, author of "Collision of Wills: Johnny Unitas, Don Shula and the Rise of the Modern NFL," in a fascinating and living-history look at the NFL of the sixties, with an incredible passage from his book on Vince Lombardi and concussions, and on how Unitas and Shula really felt about the other and the game.
12/12/2018 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 3 seconds
Matt Millen--former NFL player, GM and broadcaster and current heart-transplant candidate--and Chicago Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks
Millen, who is awaiting a heart transplant at New Jersey hospital, on his prospects for getting a new heart, on his pragmatic and optimistic approach to the transplant process, on his appreciation of the life he's led in his 60 years, and where this mental approach comes from.Hicks, one of the keys to the strong Chicago defense, on his long and winding road to the top of the NFL, on playing college football in Canada, on working in a DirecTV call center trying to get people to sign up for the NFL package while his own football dream seemed to be dying, and on playing the Rams in the game of the week this week in the NFL.
12/5/2018 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 41 seconds
Denver running back Phillip Lindsay, one of the season's breakout stars, and Minnesota's Harrison Smith, the best safety in football.
Lindsay on his incredible story--his record-breaking high school career in Denver, his explosive career in college at Colorado, being snubbed from the NFL Scouting Combine, going undrafted, being overly bitter, then having 15 minutes to choose a team (Denver or Baltimore) as an undrafted free agent. And then what it feels like to run for 100 yards against Oakland and Pittsburgh as a rookie who wasn't supposed to make it.Smith on his road from being someone who never thought he'd play in the NFL to becoming a star in the league, on the science of reading keys and studying opponents, on his interesting relationship with Saints coach Sean Payton, on what makes playing Aaron Rodgers so fun and challenging, and difficult it is to play great defense in the NFL with all the rules favoring offenses.
11/28/2018 • 58 minutes, 58 seconds
Drew Brees and Sean Payton of the record-setting Saints
A unique episode from Peter King's time embedding with the New Orleans Saints during their Saturday night meetings at the Ritz-Carlton in the French Quarter of New Orleans. King frames the evening with three passages, and coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees contribute.Payton on the imagination he uses to form the complex gameplan every week, on what goes into his process of coming up with new idea each week, on how far the weekly plan has come since he and Brees came to the Saints in 2006, and why Brees' play has improved significantly at 39.Brees on the trust he has to have with Payton the play-caller, on the imagination throughout the NFL in 2018, on the difference between the Saints of 2006 and 2018, and on why he is playing better in 2018 than he ever has.
11/21/2018 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 35 seconds
The NFL debacle in Mexico City: Chiefs coach Andy Reid, ESPN Deportes analyst Raul Allegre, and NFL EVP/International Mark Waller
Reid on the taking 9-1 Kansas City in Los Angeles to face the 9-1 Rams, on the maturity of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and on the specter of catching an idol, Chuck Noll, on the all-time coaching wins list.Allegre, the former NFL kicker and Mexico native, on the embarrassment of having such a high-profile sports event moved out of Mexico, on why the country is such an NFL hotbed, and on what the people in his home city in central Mexico will think of the country losing this big gameWaller on the NFL's international future, on how ready London is for a full-time NFL franchise, and on the league's logistics plan if/when a team relocates to England in the near future.
11/14/2018 • 54 minutes, 11 seconds
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and Ian O'Connor, author of "Belichick,'' the new book on New England coach Bill Belichick.
Rivers, who became the fourth quarterback ever to start 200 NFL games on Sunday, on the secret to his staying power, on the influence of his high-school-coach father on his life and his football career, on how he's been able to stay sane with the 80-mile daily commute between his San Diego home and his Orange County Charger workplace, and on the chances of the Chargers finally beating the Chiefs in the AFC West.O'Connor on how he was able to write a substantive biography on the note Patriots coach without ever speaking to Belichick, on the most interesting things he found out that the world doesn't know about Belichick, on how much longer he thinks Belichick will coach the Patriots, and on what he learned from talking to 300 of the closest people in the world to Belichick.
11/7/2018 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 43 seconds
Peter King (trading deadline), and Joe Thomas and Chris Spielman (Browns) on the news of the week.
Thomas, the former left tackle of the Browns and current host of "The Tomahawk Show" podcast, on how the Browns implosion was not Hue Jackson's fault, on how football is about talent first and coaching second, on how he trusts GM John Dorsey to pick a coach to "lead the Browns to the promised land," and the unexpected coach he thinks would be the best candidate to be Cleveland's next head coach.Spielman, from northeast Ohio, on why Hue Jackson failed as Browns coach, on why he thinks Bruce Arians would be a good candidate to be the Browns next coach, and on his advice to owner Jimmy Haslam on the best move for the Browns future.My thoughts on the five trades made at the trading deadline this week, on why the Rams made a smart and aggressive deal acquiring Dane Fowler Jr., of the Jaguars, why this deadline pales in comparison to last year, when Jimmy Garoppolo stunningly got dealt, and why teams and GMs are trading more this year than they have in the past.
10/31/2018 • 49 minutes, 33 seconds
Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts and NFL reporter Tim Rohan of The MMQB.
Fouts, the CBS analyst, on what makes Brady Brady, on a radical suggestion for putting balance back into an offense-dominated game, on his love for his adopted state Oregon, and on the remnants he carries with him from playing in the coldest game ever in 1982.Rohan on his new podcast series “Fall of a Titan,” on the life and death and sketchy circumstances of the death of Stave McNair, including a trailer about the nine-episode McNair series beginning this month.
10/24/2018 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 47 seconds
Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower, Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times, and 49ers tackle Joe Staley.
Farmer with a swell Donald Trump golf story, on the future of football in Los Angeles (which surprised me), and why Todd Gurley is a more valuable Ram than Jared Goff.Staley on the rise of unstoppable offenses in the NFL, on the fairness of the rules favoring offenses, and how much the game has changed since he entered the league in 2007.Hightower on the Patriots' 43-40 Sunday night victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, on the difficulty of facing an Andy Reid offense, on how often he's asked about his tackle of Marshawn Lynch that helped save the Patriots victory in the New England-Seattle Super Bowl, and on why the Patriots annually improve so much as the regular season goes on.
10/17/2018 • 52 minutes, 32 seconds
Justin Tucker (Baltimore Ravens) and Gary Myers (author of "How 'Bout Them Cowboys?")
Tucker on how he has succeeded in the Bermuda Triangle of kickers, Pittsburgh (making his last 17 field-goal attempts there), on his mental approach to kicking, on the huge role continuity has made in his success, and on his grandfather's advice to him as a kicker in high school which he still leans on today. (It's pretty basic.)Myers on what possible meat is left on the well-covered Cowboy bone and what he found new on the most valuable in American sports in his book "How 'Bout Them Cowboys?", on the divorce between Jerry Jones and Tom Landry that wasn't quite as messy as we might have remembered, on the relationship between Roger Goodell and Jones, and on why America is so fascinated with this team.
10/10/2018 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 12 seconds
Rams quarterback Jared Goff, Denver tight end Jake Butt, and Booger McFarland of ESPN Monday Night Football.
Goff on how far he's come since a shaky rookie year in 2016, on the difference Sean McVay has made in his life, on what he's learned to make some of the deep-ball throws that have been the trademark of early success this year, and how much help his dad and former major-league catcher Jerry Goff has been to him on and off the field.Butt, 23, who suffered his third ACL tear last week, on the heartbreak of this injury followed by the one that wrecked his rookie year in 2017, on his positive outlook and where it comes from, and his determination that he'll still have a standout NFL career.McFarland, the former Tampa Bay first-round pick, on the very unlikely road to network sideline reporter, on what led to him taking a perch 10 feet above the field for every Monday night game, and on impressions of Patrick Mahomes after watching him up-close and personal Monday night in Denver. Plus ... a glimpse into my Sunday night regimen with a phone call with Bears coach Matt Nagy.
10/3/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 48 seconds
Mark Leibovich, author of "Big Game: the NFL in dangerous times," and veteran NFL reporter Ed Werder.
Leibovich, who reads a passage on the NFL trying to own the sports media landscape all year, on whether unpopular commissioner Roger Goodell can survive in the short or long term, on the snarky tone of his tome, on whether another NFL owner after Jerry Richardson will be caught in the #MeToo movement, and on the similarities of covering politics (Leibovich's full-time job for the New York Times) and covering the NFL.Werder on being part of the massive ESPN buyouts a couple of years ago, on what it feels like to be in his prime and being paid to NOT work, and on the future of the Dallas Cowboys, Jason Garrett and Dak Prescott.
9/26/2018 • 56 minutes, 4 seconds
NBC NFL rules analyst Terry McAulay and Jeff Pearlman, author of a new book about the zany life and predictable death of the USFL
McAulay, who retired this year after 17 years as an NFL referee, on the concerns he has about the new rules and interpretations of rules in the NFL this season, on his disdain for some of the roughing-the-passer calls in week two, and on his adjustment to TV after a life as an on-field official.Pearlman on why we should care today about the USFL, which died in the eighties, on the craziest Steve Young story you've ever heard, on what Donald Trump was like as a football team owner, and on the USFL owner who wrote to Trump about wanting to punch him in the face.
9/19/2018 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 24 seconds
NFL gambling expert Chad Millman, head of media for The Action Network, and Bart Starr Jr., the son of the legendary Packers quarterback
Millman on the future of gambling and its effect on the NFL, on how easy it is to place a bet on an NFL game even in the vast majority of states where sports gambling is not legal, and on how much money the NFL and TV networks can hope to make when gambling is legalized throughout the country.Starr with an update on the health of his father after his major stroke in 2014, on what it was like grow up as a child in 1960s Green Bay (and walking across a wide field from the family home to Lambeau Field before Green Bay had been developed), and on the close relationship between Bart Starr and Aaron Rodgers, despite the 50-year age difference.
9/12/2018 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 13 seconds
Live from Opening Night - Eagles Vs. Falcons and a post game chat with Chris Long
A live game podcast--from the parking lot, the field, the press box and the locker rooms--from the Eagles' 18-12 season-opening win over Atlanta. Also: Philadelphia defensive end Chris Long and Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins.Long on how the Eagles got so much pressure on Matt Ryan, on how he handled it when the Eagle acquired another great defensive lineman to potentially take his playing time, and how the pressure to perform makes everyone on the Eagles defense better.Cousins on what lessons he learned from the long and winding negotiations in Washington and Minnesota that led him to a fully guaranteed three-year contract with the Vikings, on one the causes he's going to help fun with his newfound riches, and on the pressure to perform with such a strong team around him.
9/7/2018 • 50 minutes, 9 seconds
NBC NFL correspondent Peter King (yes, me) and Pro Football Hall of Fame executive director Joe Horrigan
King, emptying his training-camp notebook after five weeks on the road, on the most compelling quarterbacks of the 2018 season--Andrew Luck, Jimmy Garoppolo, Kirk Cousins--and on the saga of Jon Gruden returning to Oakland, on the vengeance of Joe Flacco, and on a chance meeting with a baseball star on his camp trip.Horrigan on the future of Hall of Fame voting, on the impact of Terrell Owens' boycott of the recent Hall induction, on whether there should be term limits for selectors, and on the touching stories he saw from this year's enshrinements.
8/29/2018 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 17 seconds
New Oakland receiver Jordy Nelson, Dallas tackle La'el Collins, and a conversation with Los Angeles Times Rams beat man Gary Klein.
Nelson on how strange it feels to be in the Oakland silver and black, not Packer green and gold, on his good fortune to be able to say he's played for two such historic franchises, on his feeling that the Packers never offered him a competitive contract, and on what he thinks he has left as a 33-year-old wide receiver.Collins on the tragic situation that forced him to go undrafted instead of being a first-round pick three years ago, on how good it's been for him to join the Cowboys and play on one of the best offensive lines in football, and what the moral of his zig-zagging NFL story is.Klein, with me, on the saga of Aaron Donald and whether he thinks the best defensive tackle in football will hold out in the season, on hat the Rams can do for an encore, and on the future of this rising offense and star coach Sean McVay.
8/22/2018 • 42 minutes, 42 seconds
NFL Network host Rich Eisen and 49ers beat writer Matt Barrows of The Athletic, plus Peter's thoughts from the training camp trail.
Peter King talks to Rich Eisen on the NFL/anthem flap dragging into a second season, on the future of football in Los Angeles, and some early thoughts on the 2018 season.Then, Matt Barrows on the compelling story of the meteoric rise of Jimmy Garoppolo, on whether the national love for the franchise is too much too soon, and on the problems areas he sees for the team in 2018.Also, Peter shares his take on the comeback of Dallas linebacker Jaylon Smith.
8/15/2018 • 58 minutes, 48 seconds
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and rehabbing Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, plus stories from the NFL training camp trail.
Stafford, a Texan, on his love of his adopted city, Detroit; on why he's enthused about new coach Matt Patricia, on a memorable and painful game he won as a rookie, on baseball memories growing up on the same team with Clayton Kershaw, and on the pain of never having won a playoff game, and on how bizarre it is that he's now in his 10th season.Luck, on the state of his surgically repaired shoulder 19 months after labrum surgery, on his daily mindset after months of frustration over the slow progress of his rehab, on the dark place he lived in when he wondered if he'd ever play football again, on how "The Way of Zen" helped him get his mind right, and on the democratic process of new coach Frank Reich.
8/8/2018 • 49 minutes, 49 seconds
Pittsburgh cornerback Joe Haden, "The Ringer" NFL correspondent Kevin Clark, and Super Bowl defensive tackle Fletcher Cox.
Haden, the former Cleveland Brown, on what makes playing in Pittsburgh special, on the difference between going to training camp with a losing program versus a winning program, on why he loves LeBron James, and his 2018 NBA highlight (spoiler: it involves LeBron).Clark on the highlights of his current training-camp trip (Buffalo, Cleveland, Philadelphia), on the joys of driving through the United States on the trip (a joy he and I share), and on a story he's writing about the importance in the NFL of the first two seconds of every offensive play.Cox on surviving the constant double-teams by the Patriots in the Super Bowl, on what motivation the Eagles still have after winning the Super Bowl, and on who he learns from when studying other NFL defensive linemen.
8/1/2018 • 58 minutes, 15 seconds
NFL Network reporter Steve Wyche and 1979 National League MVP Keith Hernandez, now an author
Wyche, previewing the 2018 NFL preseason, on the football futures of Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid, on the fate of the NFL's anthem policy, on the budding rivalry between the young Rams and Niners out west, and why he's got a prove-it sense about Jon Gruden and the Raiders.Hernandez, from his broadcast perch with the Mets at Citi Field in Queens, on his new memoir "I am Keith Hernandez,'' on how self-doubt and trying so hard to prove himself fueled much of his career, on love of Strat-O-Matic, and how in the world he wound up on "Seinfeld" for the famous double-episode as Elaine Benes' boyfriend.
7/18/2018 • 59 minutes, 53 seconds
Former White House communications director and host of "Pod Save America" Dan Pfeiffer and Hall of Fame cornerback and NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders.
Pfeiffer on his hot-off-the-presses book "Yes We (Still) Can," on the universal lessons he learned in six years in the grind of the Obama White House that can help people in any business, on the challenges of new journalism, on how conflicted Barack Obama is about being a football fan, and on how he thinks Obama would have handled the NFL's National Anthem conundrum.Sanders on the immense conflict he felt as the best two-sports athlete of the last quarter-century, on how hard he had to work to be a good baseball player when playing football came so easy to him, on his feeling about the term "cover corner," and on the state of the game today.
6/20/2018 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 38 seconds
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, the longtime (and fiery) sports talk-show host
Russo on his longevity in the dog-eat-dog world (no pun intended) of sports radio, on what got him fired up about sports talk when he was a kid, on how he lasted 19 years with the bombastic Mike Francesa, on his secret to good radio, and on how in the world he can have so many strong opinions about so many things in the world of sports.
6/13/2018 • 59 minutes, 10 seconds
Conversations with three sportswriters: Judy Battista and Jenny Vrentas on women covering the NFL, and with Jonathan Jones on the ownership change with the Carolina Panthers.
Conversations with three sportswriters: Judy Battista and Jenny Vrentas on women covering the NFL, and with Jonathan Jones on the ownership change with the Carolina Panthers. Judy Battista of NFL.com, a veteran of 18 years covering the NFL, and Jenny Vrentas of The MMQB, who has covered the league for 11 years, on the state of women covering the NFL, on the advice they have for aspiring female journalists and female sportswriters, on how they have dealt with harassment in locker rooms, and on whether women are making healthy-enough strides in denting the male fraternity of NFL media.Jonathan Jones of The MMQB on hedge-fund billionaire David Tepper, likely to buy the Carolina Panthers from franchise founder Jerry Richardson for $2.2-billion, on why Richardson picked him, on how Tepper made his money, on the team he wants to emulate as he puts his ownership stamp on the Panthers, and on the virtual certainty that owners will approve Tepper's bid.
5/16/2018 • 55 minutes, 44 seconds
Did the Chicago Bears have the best offseason in the NFL?
Veteran NFL reporter Dan Pompei on the latest Monster of the Midway middle linebacker in Chicago, on the best offseason of any team in the league, on why the Colts stuck at six and picked a guard, and on his new book due in August--Doug Pederson’s memoir “Fearless”--about the everyman Eagles coach ... Former NFL center LeCharles Bentley, an adviser to the NFL’s committee on taking the helmet out of the game, on whether it’s possible to create a reasonable game of football with the new rule, on Jets coach Todd Bowles’ biggest concern (and the concern of several coaches) with the rule about preventing both defensive and offensive players from lowering their heads and using the helmet to strike the opponent, and on what is at stake with the parents of America with this new and revolutionary restriction to the game.
5/2/2018 • 57 minutes, 19 seconds
NFL Draft Preview Extravaganza
ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Baker Mayfield being in play for the Browns at number one, on his over-under-overall-pick (15) where Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is drafted in round one, and on the two teams he feels are most likely to trade out of the first round. The MMQB’s Albert Breer whips through the top 12 of the draft with me, and what his surprise of the first round would be. Greg Cosell, executive producer and on-air analyst for The NFL Matchup show on ESPN, on the quarterback he likes best in this draft, the quarterback he sees as the “young, wild stallion” in this draft, on who he’d take if he were Giants GM Dave Gettleman with the second pick, on whether he thinks a running back is worth being picked first overall, and the one defensive player he is in love with in this draft. NFL Network reporter Mike Garofolo, embedded with the Jets for the draft, on his gut feeling who they’ll pick if it comes down to Josh Rosen and Baker Mayfield, on the fate of star-crossed Christian Hackenberg, and on the biggest surprise that could happen in round one—and it involves the Pittsburgh Steelers.
4/25/2018 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 21 seconds
Ernie Accorsi (Former NFL GM) on the eve of the most important QB draft in years...
On the eve of the most important quarterback draft in years ...Former NFL general manager Ernie Accorsi with a living history of two of the most historically significant drafts ever: the 1983 draft, when Accorsi, as a rookie GM of the Baltimore Colts, drafted John Elway ... and the 2004 draft, when he set his sights as GM of the Giants on Eli Manning, and how he made that happen.
4/18/2018 • 42 minutes, 51 seconds
10 NFL Coaches on why kids should play football & Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel
At the league meetings, Peter asked 10 NFL head coaches to answer the same question: What would you tell a mother who is trying to decide if she should let her child play football? And Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel on getting the Titans job despite having a poor statistical year in his only season as a coordinator in Houston in 2017, on the type of team he wants to field in Tennessee, on how he doesn’t want to treat Marcus Mariota different than his other 52 players, and on what he takes from mentor Bill Belichick into his head-coaching shot.
4/11/2018 • 48 minutes, 22 seconds
Les Snead, LA Rams GM & Dan Orlovsky, Former NFL QB turned Analyst
Rams GM Les Snead on why the young general managers in the game are trading so much more than than their predecessors did, on why the Rams have been so aggressive in this off-season, on how much he has learned from GMs in other sports, and, with the Odell Beckham trade rumors swirling, whether he thinks the Rams still might have a big move left in them this off-season.Former NFL quarterback turned quarterback analyst Dan Orlovsky predicts the order that this year's QBs will be drafted and explains why he's not sold on Josh Allen or Baker Mayfield based on what he's seen on film, and why it doesn't make sense that Josh Rosen's intellect is being framed as a downside.
4/4/2018 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 28 seconds
Pat Shurmur (New York Giants) and Peter Shrager (Fox NFL Reporter)
Giants coach Pat Shurmur on his real feelings about whether he wants Odell Beckham Jr., to be a Giant, on how he kept the injury-riddled Vikings offensive on course for a deep playoff run in 2017, on on the league's adoption of a new rule governing what is a legal catch.FOX NFL reporter and "Good Morning Football" host Peter Schrager on whether he thinks Odell Beckham Jr., will be traded, on what he thinks the trade value might be, on where he thinks Beckham could be going, and on the possible reason for UCLA coach Jim Mora to say his player (Josh Rosen) should be picked after his arch rival's quarterback (USC's Sam Darnold).
3/28/2018 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 35 seconds
Matt Nagy (Chicago Bears) and Jordan Palmer (QB Mentor/ Tutor)
Bears coach Matt Nagy on his strange path to the job--from unhappy Pennsylvania realtor eight years ago to NFL head coach today, on what he thought of Mitch Trubisky before the 2017 draft, on what he thinks of Trubisky now, on his plans for making Trubisky great, and on the awesome responsibility that comes with sitting in the chair George Halas and Mike Ditka once occupied.Quarterback mentor/tutor Jordan Palmer, the personal coach for Sam Darnold and Josh Allen, on which NFL quarterback Darnold reminds him of (it’s a vivid picture), on the business of making good college quarterbacks better (it’s part mental, part physical, part emotional), on why he thinks Allen is going to be a great NFL problem-solver, and where he thinks they’re going in the draft.
3/21/2018 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 48 seconds
Gotham Chopra (Tom vs. Time), Nicki Jhabvala (Broncos beatwriter) and Joe Banner (Former Philadelphia Eagles President)
Gotham Chopra, the creator of the documentary series, "Tom vs. Time", on whether he thinks family or team-related reasons will cause Tom Brady to cut his career shorter than he ideally would like, on how he convinced Brady to give him the access to do the six-part documentary, and on his takeaway about the reported tension between Brady and coach Bill Belichick.Broncos beatwriter Nicki Jhabvala on the reasons why the Broncos didn’t wait for Kirk Cousins and instead jumped into signing Case Keenum before free-agency began, on the future of once-prized rookie quarterback Paxton Lynch, and on the importance of former coach Gary Kubiak in the decision to go with Cousins.Former Philadelphia and Cleveland exec Joe Banner on whether the Browns finally have their franchise architect in John Dorsey and whether owner Jimmy Haslam will finally have the patience he’s never had with a franchise executive, on the meaning of the spate of three-year free-agent contracts, and on how Howie Roseman solidified his power post-Chip Kelly in Philadelphia.
3/14/2018 • 59 minutes, 24 seconds
Matt Patricia (Detroit Lions coach), Josh Allen (Wyoming QB) and Mary Kay Cabot (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia on his long and winding road to an NFL head-coaching job (including turning down a lucrative job as a nuclear engineer for a $5,000 small-college job coaching the defensive line), on just what is up with the ever-present number two pencil behind his right ear, on the confusion/missed-call on the winning Eagles' touchdown in the Super Bowl, and on what he takes from Bill Belichick into his new job.Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen on the adjustment from mid-level-college quarterback to the mayhem of being a top prospect in the NFL draft, on why he thinks he won't be a 56-percent passer (his college completion percentage) in the NFL, and the lessons he takes from growing up on a family farm--and doing farm work--in California.Cleveland Plain Dealer Browns beat reporter, Mary Kay Cabot on 28 long and mostly losing years covering the Browns, on how she deals with covering a losing team in such an intensely rabid football town, and on the fired coach who took his fate the hardest of the eight fired men in her 28 years on the beat. (Hint: It wasn't Bill Belichick.)
3/7/2018 • 59 minutes, 26 seconds
Mike Mayock (NFL Network) and Todd McShay (ESPN draft analyst)
NFL Network’s Mike Mayock, on the eve of the NFL Scouting Combine, on his quarterback pick in a murky quarterback crop (hint: Mark Sanchez U.), on why he would ignore the recent spate of top running backs taken on days two and three of the draft and take Saquon Barkley of Penn State in the top five, and, in general, giving an educated primer to the 2018 Draft class.ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay on the NFL skepticism on UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen, on the way Baker Mayfield reminds him of Brett Favre, on his belief this quarterback crop has been bashed too much in the wake of some mediocre 2017 season by the passers in the draft, and on the quarterback this year who makes some throws “that’ll make you want to puke.”
2/28/2018 • 57 minutes, 23 seconds
Frank Reich (Indianapolis Colts) and David Carr (NFL Network)
Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich on the process of putting a game plan together (which he did for Eagles coach Doug Pederson the past two years), on the research that goes into finding new plays and keeping what you call fresh, and on the future of offensive football—where it is headed, and what kind of imagination it will take to stay ahead of the defense.NFL Network analyst David Carr—the first overall pick in the 2002 draft, and the older brother of Oakland quarterback Derek Carr—on how he thinks Derek will mesh with new coach Jon Gruden, on whether he ever looks back at his career and wonders what if he didn’t get picked by an expansion team and thrown into the fire immediately with the Houston Texans, and the secrets to doing TV analysis of such a complicated game.
2/21/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 28 seconds
Brandon Graham (Eagles Super Bowl Champion) & Bob Angelo (NFL Films)
Eagles defensive lineman Brandon Graham on the thrill of strip-sacking fellow former Michigan star Tom Brady for the clinching play of the Super Bowl, on coming so far from a rough high school in Detroit to the pinnacle of football, and what the key to the Eagles success was this year.NFL Films' Bob Angelo on his 43-year career on the front lines of shooting some of the biggest games and biggest names in NFL history, on helping birth the "Hard Knocks" franchise, and on his favorite moments as he heads into retirement.
2/14/2018 • 56 minutes, 28 seconds
Super Bowl LII Philly Special
Peter King talks to Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich, owner Jeff Lurie, and tight end Trey Burton about the city's first Super Bowl win. Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels talks about his experience coaching Tom Brady. Plus, a Hall of Fame discussion and a catch rule argument from Bill Polian.
2/5/2018 • 51 minutes, 43 seconds
NBC's Al Michaels on the Super Bowl
NBC play-by-play voice Al Michaels, doing his 10th Super Bowl in Minneapolis, on his life in broadcasting: on cutting his teeth on Pete Rose and the Big Red Machine in the seventies, on whether Rose should be in the Hall of Fame, on his former neighbor O.J. Simpson and the "totally farcical" phone caller he outed on the nightly ABC News, on the amazing Brett Favre Monday night game the day after his father died, and on the storyline he loves about Super Bowl 52.Eagles general manager Howie Roseman on the makeup of his team and Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy on the Patriots chance for six titles. Plus, an inside tour of the Wilson football factory in small town Ada, Ohio, where every NFL football is made by hand.
1/31/2018 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 38 seconds
Eagles Coach Doug Pederson on His First Super Bowl Berth
Eagles coach Doug Pederson on going to his first Super Bowl and competing against Bill Belichick, on how he kept the team moving in a good direction after the season-ending knee injury to quarterback Carson Wentz, and on the gameplan that opened up the offense for quarterback Nick Foles in the NFC Championship Game.Cleveland tackle Joe Thomas on the greatest college house (his) in University of Wisconsin history, on whether he is going to return for a 12th season with the Browns in 2018, on why the game is never over against Tom Brady, and on his surprise pick for Super Bowl 52.Jenny Vrentas of The MMQB reads her fascinating story on the relationship between the two power football coaches in this country, Bill Belichick and Nick Saban.
1/24/2018 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Kyle Rudolph and Brian Robison (Minnesota Vikings)
Minnesota tight end Kyle Rudolph breaking down the pass route known as Buffalo right 7 Heaven (the play that won the NFC divisional playoff game against New Orleans), on the reaction from the fans and the unique nature of this fan base, and on what makes Case Keenum a good fit for the Vikings offense.Minnesota defensive end Brian Robison, the only remaining Viking from the painful 2009 NFC Championship Game loss to the New Orleans, on the polar opposite feeling of that game and this win over New Orleans, on the ethos of the Vikings with all of their former marginal players, and on why this team has gone further than analysts thought.
1/17/2018 • 38 minutes, 30 seconds
Troy Aikman (Hall of Fame QB) and Brian Gutekunst (New Packers GM)
Peter King talks to Hall of Fame quarterback and Fox analyst Troy Aikman and new Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst. Aikman on the guts of Nick Saban in the national Championship game, on what makes Bill Belichick great, on what might have been in the NFL if Drew Brees signed with Saban and Miami instead of New Orleans in 2006, and on wishing he played longer in the NFL.Gutekunst on stepping into Ron Wolf’s seat in Green Bay, on the qualities in players he looks for as a road scout, on the team-building philosophy he will employ in Green Bay, and if he will use free-agency more as a tool than predecessor Ted Thompson.
1/10/2018 • 54 minutes, 29 seconds
Chris Simms and Tom Silverstein (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)
Chris Simms—drafted by Tampa Bay to play quarterback for Jon Gruden’s Bucs in 2003–on what Oakland quarterback Derek Carr is in for if Gruden takes the Raider coaching job, on what kind of coach he would be after nine years out of coaching, on what he would say to a Raiders’ player about what Gruden will be like as coach, and on the toughest race for MVP he can recall.Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Packers beat man Tom Silverstein on the departure of GM Ted Thompson, on the consequences of naming his successor, on how Thompson should be remembered by Packer fans, and on the enormity of this offseason for the franchise.
1/3/2018 • 53 minutes, 23 seconds
Ryan Leaf, the second pick (to Peyton Manning) in the 1998 NFL Draft.
This week's guest: Ryan Leaf, the second pick (to Peyton Manning) in the 1998 NFL Draft.A redemptive Leaf on competing with Manning to be the top pick in the draft two decades ago, on crashing-and-burning out of the NFL, on his life careening out of control after his ill-fated football career, on a harrowing experience at a prize fight in Las Vegas, on rebuilding his life after more than two years in prison, on how he has embraced his second chance at life by advising both addicts and football players, and on how he looks back at the last 20 years.
12/27/2017 • 54 minutes, 42 seconds
New England vs. Pittsburgh - Duron Harmon, Pittsburgh Phil, and a baptism of beer.
Another game story podcast from the Patriots’ stunning 27-24 win at Pittsburgh ... this one with an incredible fan named Pittsburgh Phil, a baptism of beer in the parking lot before the game Sunday, a conversation with hero-of-the-game Duron Harmon of New England, a read of my lead to Monday Morning Quarterback on this game, and then, on the drive out of town, I break down the game with Kalyn Kahler and Conor Orr of The MMQB
12/18/2017 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 33 seconds
Calais Campbell (Jacksonville Jaguars), Jenny Vrentas (The MMQB) and Jeff Mclane (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Jacksonville defensive end Calais Campbell on how his career has taken off playing on the loaded Jaguar defensive front, on why the Jaguars and Seahawks played such a chippy game, on why he thinks Seahawk Michael Bennett might have submarined the Jacksonville center, and on why he endowed a scholarship at his alma mater, the University of Miami, for $1.5 million.Jenny Vrentas of The MMQB on her insightful piece for the site on spending a week with the Philadelphia Eagles on the West Coast, on what life around the Eagles was like, on her surprise encounter with Kobe Bryant, and on the Eagles’ changes now without Carson Wentz.Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, an Eagles beat writer, on the 2018 status of injured quarterback Carson Wentz, on how the Eagles will cope with the loss of Wentz, on why Wentz has fit so seamlessly onto a veteran team, and on why he’s gotten so close to American League MVP Mike Trout.
12/13/2017 • 56 minutes, 52 seconds
Carl Banks (Former NY Giants Pro Bowl Linebacker) and Thomas George (Author of "Blitzed")
Carl Banks, former Pro Bowl Giants linebacker and current Giants radio voice, on the dysfunction of the Giants, on why fired coach Ben McAdoo failed, on what the Giants should do next, and on what advice he would give Giants CEO John Mara, who he has known for 32 years.Thomas George, author of the book “Blitzed” about why young quarterbacks succeed or fail, on the ascendancy of Carson Wentz and Jared Goff, on why Rams coach Sean McVay has been an early success, on the one trait that’s most important for young quarterbacks to have NFL success, and on Mike Martz’s raving anti-McVay claims in the book.
12/6/2017 • 47 minutes, 22 seconds
Dan Wetzel (Yahoo Sports), Mark Dominik (Ex Tampa Bay GM) and Everson Griffen (Minnesota Vikings)
Peter King shares his thoughts on the breaking benching of longtime Giants starting quarterback Eli Manning, and then talks to Yahoo Sports columnist Dan Wetzel, ex-Tampa Bay GM Mark Dominik and Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen.Wetzel on the facts surrounding the Greg Schiano-Penn State story, on why there is no credible reason to believe it’s factual that Schiano enabled any part of the Sandusky sex scandal, and on the scary moment in media and social media that occurred with public and media pressure causing Tennessee to rescind its head-coaching offer to Schiano over the public outcry.Dominik on the steps he and the Bucs took to investigate Schiano before hiring him as Tampa Bay head coach in 2012, on his personal opinion of Schiano the man and on what he saw or didn’t see at Penn State, and on whether Schiano will ever have a chance to be a pro or college head coach after this incident.Griffen on watching his third son being born on FaceTime while he was preparing to play a football game in Detroit on Thanksgiving, on what motivated him to crowd-source ideas for the child’s name on social media by appealing with a written sign on a T-shirt underneath his jersey, and on why he’s co-leading the NFL in sacks at 12 weeks.
11/29/2017 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 32 seconds
Thanksgiving Special with Anthony Lynn, Seth Wickersham and many more....
A special Thanksgiving podcast, with coaches, players and a special media guest talking about what Thanksgiving means to them this year. Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn will have a special—and emotional—Thanksgiving Day for many reasons, when his Chargers face the Dallas Cowboys.Also this week: Seth Wickersham of ESPN.com on whether Jerry Jones has the juice to unseat Roger Goodell, on reporting a story of this magnitude, on the future of some of the biggest names in the NFL.
11/22/2017 • 51 minutes, 29 seconds
Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys and Greg Olsen, Carolina Panthers
Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has missed just one game in his 15-year career. Witten shares the secret of how he's been so durable and mentally tough to stay on the field, on Dallas' annual Thanksgiving game, and on lessons learned from Bill Parcells, his first head coach with the Cowboys, and his grandfather, who was also his high school football coach. Panther tight end Greg Olsen on how close he is to coming back from his foot injury for the Panthers’ playoff run, on why he is trying to start a new children’s heart-health facility in Charlotte, and on becoming one of the first active NFL players, in-season, to do network color on an NFL game when he’ll work for FOX during the Panthers’ bye week on Sunday.
11/15/2017 • 53 minutes, 34 seconds
Sean McVay, LA Rams & Julian Edelman, NE Patriots
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay on being a head coach at 31, on changing the culture of a terminally bad team, on his offensive philosophy, on fixing Jared Goff, and on not being too proud to steal offensive ideas from coaches around the league.New England wide receiver Julian Edelman on his new book, "Relentless: A Memoir," on how as an undersized athlete throughout his life he continually overcame the odds, on the story that led Tom Brady to believe in Edelman's dedication and ability, and how being a father has changed his life.
11/8/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 4 seconds
Don Van Natta, ESPN The Magazine & Steve Palazzolo, Pro Football Focus
Don Van Natta, investigative reporter for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com, on the future of Roger Goodell as NFL commissioner, on why Goodell empathizes with the players in the current rift with owners about the national anthem, on why this is a watershed moment for the league, and how hard it is to dig for information among NFL owners. Steve Palazzolo, football analyst for inside-football site Pro Football Focus, on his top-rated quarterback for the 2018 NFL Draft (it’s a surprise), on how overrated this class of quarterbacks is, and why he has problems with both presumptive high first-round picks, Josh Rosen and Sam Darnold.
11/1/2017 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 45 seconds
Chris Mortensen (ESPN)
Chris Mortensen on his 21-month battle with stage-four throat cancer (with some explicit description of the extreme treatment he’s undergone), on the spread of his cancer to his lung, on the role of faith in his recovery, on what he’s learned that he thinks he can share with people going through severe cancer treatment, and on getting death threats over his Deflategate reporting about the Patriots.
10/25/2017 • 1 hour, 19 minutes
BONUS POD - Washington vs. Philadelphia - Carson Wentz and Doug Pederson
On this special Live podcast following the Eagles’ 34-24 win over Washington Monday night, hear Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson on the best throw he has seen Carson Wentz made, and hear Wentz on how a quiet North Dakota kid made the seamless transition to life in a football-mad city, and how he feels about having more touchdown passes than Tom Brady.
10/24/2017 • 39 minutes, 41 seconds
Bob McGinn, longtime Packers beat writer and Brad Sham, Cowboys radio play-by-play man
Longtime Packers beat writer Bob McGinn (now the owner and editor of BobMcGinnFootball.com) on Green Bay's chances to salvage the season without Aaron Rodgers, his scouting report on new quarterback Brett Hundley, on his revealing interview of former Vikings coach Bud Grant--in particular Grant's comments on Vince Lombardi--and on the state of journalism today.Cowboys radio play-by-play man Brad Sham on Dallas owner Jerry Jones, on the art of doing radio play-by-play, on the intensity of the Dallas Cowboy fan, and on the day he had Dan Rather in the Cowboys' radio booth.
10/18/2017 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 49 seconds
Josh McCown , New York Jets & Gil Brandt, Former VP Dallas Cowboys
Peter King talks to journeyman Jets quarterback Josh McCown and Dallas Cowboys architect and NFL.com analyst Gil Brandt. In a unique football life podcast, McCown on the wild ride through 10 professional football teams (from Hartford to Oakland), on the wisdom gleaned from a season with Al Davis and the Raiders, on the strains and rewards on a family when the dad, husband and bread-winner lives apart from the family for months at a time. Brandt on the birth of the Cowboys, on the unimaginable explosion of football’s popularity, on his life in football, and on a Dallas preseason game in a tiny town in Oregon a half century ago.
10/11/2017 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 32 seconds
Peyton Manning and Le'Veon Bell
Peter King talks to retired quarterback Peyton Manning and Steelers running back LeVeon Bell. Manning on what his daily life is like, traveling as a speaker, driving the car pool for his first-grade twins and coaching their flag football team. He also explains why he wasn't tempted to return to the NFL last season, how he's been staying close to football since retirement and a potential, yet far off future for himself an executive for an NFL team.Bell, in the Pittsburgh locker room after Sunday’s win over Baltimore, on his amazement over carrying the ball 35 times in the game, on whether he could keep up a pace like that, on any lingering resentment over his contract from his summer holdout, and on how humbling it is to hear from other running backs at all levels of football who want to model their games after his different running style.
10/4/2017 • 47 minutes, 59 seconds
Bob Costas (NBC Sports), Jason Whitlock (Fox Sports 1) and Tunch Ilkin (Former Pittsburgh Steelers guard current Steelers radio colorman)
Peter King talks to Bob Costas of NBC Sports, Jason Whitlock of Fox Sports 1 and Tunch Ilkin, former Steelers guard and current Steelers radio colorman. Costas on how we had mis-applied patriotism to be almost exclusively militaristic, on how players and the NFL should proceed now in the wake of the week three protests, and how the national anthem might have more meaning if reserved for special occasions. Whitlock on how America's addiction to Twitter blew this up into an overwhelming story, on how players and the NFL should have handled Donald Trump's remarks, and how they should put away their emotions in the coming weeks. Ilkin on how this reminds him of being a Steelers team leader during the NFL strike of 1987, on the advice he gave friend and Steelers guard Alejandro Villanueva this week, and on what Steeler fans are telling him on his nightly talk show this week.
9/27/2017 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 18 seconds
Derek Carr and Donald Penn (Oakland Raiders) & Rick Spielman (Minnesota Vikings)
This week Peter talks to Derek Carr and Donald Penn from the Oakland Raiders. Then Peter is Joined by Minnesota GM Rick SpielmanRaiders quarterback Derek Carr on playing the game the way he played when he was 8--to have fun--and trying to get his teammates to do the same, on the impact of Marshawn Lynch on the team, and on being conflicted about the move to Las Vegas.Raiders tackle Donald Penn on how Lynch is misunderstood, on how the fans in Oakland aren’t focused on the team leaving, and on the great expectations for the team.Minnesota general manager Rick Spielman on how GMs today can’t be afraid to make huge moves, on recollecting the mammoth Sam Bradford trade of a year ago, and on the emotion of letting Adrian Peterson go in the off-season.
9/20/2017 • 44 minutes, 20 seconds
Taylor Lewan and Jack Conklin (Tennessee Titans), Brian Ford (COO of Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Travis Frederick (Dallas Cowboys)
Bookend tackles Taylor Lewan and Jack Conklin on Lewan's endless supply of tattoos (including a natty otter in a suit and top hat on his lower leg), on why Lewan likes Frank Sinatra so much, and on Conklin's neatnik one-time roommate, Marcus Mariota.Tampa Bay COO Brian Ford on the Bucs' preparations for their first home game Sunday after Hurricane Irma wracked the area, on Raymond James Stadium being used as a law-enforcement and military staging area during Irma, and the team picking up the pieces after not playing in week one.Dallas center Travis Frederick on college teammate Russell Wilson at Wisconsin, on his toughest day (by far) among opponents he faces, and on the transition from Tony Romo to Dak Prescott at quarterback.
9/13/2017 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 17 seconds
BONUS POD - 2017 Season Opener - Andy Reid and Kareem Hunt (Kansas City Chiefs)
A special podcast covering the opening game of the 2017 NFL season, the 42-27 upset win by Kansas City at New England. Peter King was on the field before and during the game with his own observations, plus conversations with Kansas City coach Andy Reid and breakout rookie star Kareem Hunt. Reid on the accomplishment of beating Bill Belichick, on the factors that led to the 246 yard night by Kareem Hunt in his NFL debut and why Alex Smith had such a good game throwing downfield, uncharacteristically. Hunt on how he survived the lost fumble on the first carry of his NFL career, and on what America should know about him.
9/8/2017 • 33 minutes, 40 seconds
NFL Season Opening Spectacular - Von Miller (Denver Broncos), Derek Carr (Oakland Raiders), Mike Reiss (ESPN) and Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans)
This Week Peter King brings you his NFL Season Opening Spectacular.Denver linebacker Von Miller on his European offseason (he saw Drake in concert 22 times), and on his June pass-rush camp that attracted players from around the league--even from the hated Raiders... Oakland quarterback Derek Carr on the meaninglessness (to him) of being the highest-paid quarterback in football, even if only for a few weeks this offseason, and on the difficulty of missing the biggest games of his life after breaking his leg late last season with the Raiders on a playoff run ... ESPN’s Mike Reiss, who covers the Patriots, on the dealing with the mysterious Bill Belichick, and on New England’s chances to repeat in 2017 ... Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota on the weight of expectations for the Titans to finally be good again, and on why Hawaii, his native state, is so firmly implanted in his psyche.
9/6/2017 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 28 seconds
Bonus Pod- Dick LeBeau - The Life and Times of A Coaching Legend
A special episode on the life and times of Tennessee defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, who turns 80 on Sept. 9, the day before Oakland-Tennessee opens the season with LeBeau calling plays from his perch upstairs. LeBeau talks about the birth of the zone blitz and a Hall of Fame life in football. LeBeau has touched many people in the NFL, and a dozen of them, including Rod Woodson, Bruce Arians and James Harrison, join the podcast to talk about LeBeau's life in football and his influence on them.
8/31/2017 • 56 minutes, 7 seconds
Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis Colts, Rich McKay and Arthur Blank, Atlanta Falcons
Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri on the greatest field goal of his life, on the prospect of making the Pro Football Hall of Fame one day, and, at 44, how much longer he thinks he’ll play.Falcons CEO Rick McKay, after a tour of the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on the unique elements of the stadium, on the 36.5-ton Hungarian falcon that welcomes fans to the place, and on creature comforts that make the ticket at a Falcons game almost like a cover charge.Falcons owner Arthur Blank on the future of stadiums, on how his vision for the new stadium became a reality, and on creating a partnership between the low-income West Side of Atlanta and the affluent downtown.
8/30/2017 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 24 seconds
Torrey Smith, Philadelphia Eagles and Bill O'Brien, Houston Texans
Philadelphia wide receiver Torrey Smith--who played with Colin Kaepernick last year--on whether Kaepernick is a distraction, on the social responsibilities of football players, and on trying to be an impact player again after two poor years with the Niners. Houston coach Bill O'Brien on the return of J.J. Watt after back surgery, on the influence of mentor Bill Belichick on his career, and, particularly enlightening here, on the challenges as an NFL coach of having a special-needs teenager.
8/23/2017 • 49 minutes, 19 seconds
Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints & Hue Jackson, Cleveland Browns
New Orleans coach Sean Payton on the meaning of the Saints to New Orleans--a decade ago, and now, on trying to break the schneid of going 7-9 three straight years, and on why he decided to break his long silence with me after he disagreed with my coverage of the Saints' Bountygate scandal.Cleveland coach Hue Jackson on how his job is different from the other 31 head coaches in the league, on what he likes about rookie quarterback Deshone Kizer, and how he works within the structure of a unique system that includes former baseball executive Paul DePodesta.
8/16/2017 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 1 second
Ty Montgomery, Green Bay Packers & Anthony Lynn, L.A. Chargers
This week, Green Bay running back Ty Montgomery and L.A. Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn join Peter King. Montgomery discusses making the change from receiver to running back in mid-career, keeping the number 88 in the backfield, and talks about one of the most touching moments of his career after a college game against Army at West Point. Lynn explains the lessons he learned from pursuing a head-coaching job, how the NFL’s Rooney Rule is working, and shares the challenges of coaching the team in a season of movement from San Diego.
NFL Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack on why he's dissatisfied with his first three years in the league, on attending Von Miller's pass-rush summit in June, and on the mind games he has to use to joust with opposing blockers.Rookie Denver had coach Vance Joseph on the vast difference (in life and in football) with being a head coach versus an assistant, on how he figures out how to motivate and address his team, and on what makes Von Miller tick.
8/2/2017 • 51 minutes, 36 seconds
Rick Gosselin, NFL writer; Steve Keim, Arizona Cardinals GM
This week Peter sits down with Rick Gosselin, 43-year veteran NFL beat man and Hall of Fame voter, and Arizona general manager Steve Keim. Gosselin talks about the Cowboys' fate if Zeke Elliott is suspended, the offense/defense disparity in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and reveals his surprise team to challenge New England. Keim discusses the perception that his team's Super Bowl window is closing, why the 2017 team is more fit to contend than the 2016 team, and the newness of the NFC west with two young and unproven offensive coaches running the Rams and Niners.
7/26/2017 • 46 minutes, 19 seconds
Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post Gazette; Cian Fahey, writer and author
This week Peter sits down with veteran Pittsburgh Post Gazette Steelers writer Ed Bouchette and Cian Fahey, an Irish writer who wrote a new book about quarterback play in the NFL.
6/21/2017 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 28 seconds
A Special Father's Day Book Club podcast
Michael MacCambridge, author of "Chuck Noll: His Life's Work.", Lucy Kalanithi, widow of New York Times bestselling author and neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi, author of "When Breath Becomes Air." and Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn
6/7/2017 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 59 seconds
Colin Kaepernick's Future; London Calling the League
On this week's episode, Peter King debates the reasons for Colin Kaepernick's unemployment with The MMQB's Albert Breer.
Peter also talks about the NFL's London future with Mark Waller, VP of international development for the NFL.
Waller explains why the European time zone is great for the NFL's audience in Asia, shares his one doubt about putting a team in London, and speculates when we might expect to see a franchise across the pond.
5/17/2017 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 21 seconds
Ed Werder, former ESPN reporter and Jed York, CEO San Francisco 49ers
Peter King talks to former ESPN reporter Ed Werder and 49ers CEO Jed York.
Werder details his quiet outrage on being laid off by ESPN and what the ESPN layoffs mean for the future of the journalism business. He explains why he changed his Twitter handle to @EdWerderRFA and talks about the stigma of getting laid off.
Jed York on how his new John Lynch/Kyle Shanahan team did in their first draft, on being a lightning rod for angry 49er fans, and on what went wrong in his fiery relationship with Jim Harbaugh.
5/3/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 22 seconds
Special Draft Episode: Mike Mayock, NFL Network Draft Analyst
NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock on what he'd do if he were the Browns at number one, on the mysteries of this draft, on how Steve Sabol changed his life, and on the draft he had to drop out of because he lost his voice.
4/25/2017 • 57 minutes, 19 seconds
Kirk Cousins and Tim Tebow
Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins on his contract situation, on his love of reading and what he tries to get out of reading, his relationship with former GE chairman Jack Welch, and on how he’s made a career of fighting to prove himself and so he doesn’t mind playing on a series of one-year deals.
Tim Rohan of The MMQB interviewed Tim Tebow in his minor-league baseball home of Columbia, S.C. ... Rohan on what he found spending time with Tebow at spring training, in his Jacksonville hometown, and in Columbia. Tebow on why he has taken up baseball, how long he is giving the minor-league life a chance, and what he plans to do with his life.
4/19/2017 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 29 seconds
Robert Klemko & Jenny Vrentas (The Great Super Bowl Jersey Caper) and John Urschel, Baltimore Ravens
The MMQB writers Jenny Vrentas and Robert Klemko talk about their groundbreaking story this week on the stolen Tom Brady jersey, on the crazy web of law enforcement and collectors who caught the jersey thief, and how this incredible story also has tentacles into a former New York Giants running back.
Ravens guard John Urschel on the challenges of his second career (mathematics as an MIT Ph.d student), on how he got ridiculously good at math at an early age, and on the diametrically different careers he has chosen--math and pro football.
4/12/2017 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 44 seconds
Dan Quinn, Head Coach Atlanta Falcons and Chris Ballard, GM Indianapolis Colts
Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn on living with the worst loss of his life in the biggest game of his life, on his belief in MVP quarterback Matt Ryan as a player and as a leader, and on why his youth-dominated defense could make this a contender for years.
Indianapolis rookie general manager Chris Ballard on the road to becoming an NFL GM after turning down chances in the past, on why he wanted to take a job with a team in the midwest, on the pressure to build a strong team around Andrew Luck, and on what Colts owner Jim Orsay said to him to convince him to take the job.
4/5/2017 • 57 minutes, 34 seconds
Chairman of the NFL Competition Committee Rich McKay, Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders Jack Del Rio and San Jose Mercury News columnist Mark Purdy
Peter King talks to NFL Competition Committee chairman Rich McKay, Oakland coach Jack Del Rio and San Jose Mercury News columnist Mark Purdy.
McKay talks about centralizing replay and taking the final say on replay out of the hands of the referee on the field. He explains why the public should trust a VP of Officiating (Dean Blandino) who has never been an NFL official, and he discusses the fate of the 10-minute overtime period.
Del Rio grew up a Raider fan and remembers his personal sadness when the team moved. He explains his 30 percent rule that he’ll use with his team about Las Vegas, and his plan to deal with the distraction of the news on his Super Bowl-contending team.
Purdy talks about the weirdness of the Raiders playing in Oakland for at least two years as lame ducks, how the move actually happened, and the future of football in San Francisco and Oakland.
3/29/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 3 seconds
BONUS POD - Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the National Football League
Goodell talks about the length of games, admitting that it also drives him crazy. He explains different options the NFL is considering to help decrease all the down time in television broadcasts and talks about a new proposal to make overtime periods just 10 minutes, instead of 15, and how that will help player health and safety and introduce more strategy to the game. He also discusses the potential of centralized replay and announces that there will be some full-time officials at the start of the 2017 season, the beginning of a gradual buildup with the goal of having the referee of each crew as a full-time official.
3/24/2017 • 41 minutes, 56 seconds
Bill Polian, Hall of Fame GM and Jon Robinson, GM Tennessee Titans
Peter King talks to Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian and Tennessee general manager Jon Robinson.
Polian discusses the Hall of Fame voting process and his anger that former commissioner Paul Tagliabue was kept out of the Hall. Polian also talks about on life on TV.
Robinson looks ahead to the 2017 draft and his team’s aims, and the health of quarterback Marcus Mariota after his 2016 season was cut short by a broken leg. As a Tennessee native, he gives his take on the Titans breaking into a strong college-sports market.
3/22/2017 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 38 seconds
Cris Collinsworth, NBC Sports and Rick Maese, Washington Post
Peter King talks to NBC Sunday Night Football analyst Cris Collinsworth and Washington Post reporter Rick Maese.
Collinsworth talks about replacing John Madden (twice) and why felt he had to get a law degree in the middle of his career. He explains why the Patriots are so good, and discusses the future of his new venture Pro Football Focus.
Washington Post reporter Rick Maese talks about his story on the unchecked explosion of painkiller use in the NFL and why Toradol is the painkiller of choice for current players. He also discusses the future of the NFL’s effort to control painkiller usage.
3/15/2017 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 22 seconds
John Harbaugh, Head Coach Baltimore Ravens and AJ Bouye CB Houston Texans
Peter talks to Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh and the soon-to-strike-it-rich Houston cornerback A.J. Bouye.
Harbaugh talks about whether he ever wishes Tom Brady would just retire, the competitiveness of his brother (Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh) and what happens when they play a family pickup basketball game. He explains why he is so staunchly defensive about Joe Flacco, and why he feels he needs to defend football so fervently.
Bouye discusses how he morphed from a margin NFL cornerback to a premier one, the importance of reading in his life, and the lessons he takes from J.J. Watt. He also talks about what he plans to do with his signing bonus.
3/8/2017 • 52 minutes, 17 seconds
Combine Week: ESPN Draft Analyst Todd McShay, NFL.com Draft Analyst Lance Zierlein, and SI.com Draft Analyst Chris Burke
It's combine week, and this episode is all about getting to know the top draft prospects. Peter consulted with the experts: ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay, NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein, and SI.com draft analyst Chris Burke.
McShay talks about his roots in scouting, the questionable quarterback crop in this draft, and why he'd over pay for Jimmy Garoppolo if he were Cleveland's GM.
Zierlein discusses the mother lode of the draft— the safety position, why he loves Myles Garrett, and why this draft fits where the pro game is going.
Burke talks about the blue-collar nature of the 2017 draft, what worries him about North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky, and the NFL fate of Michigan safety Jabrill Peppers.
3/1/2017 • 56 minutes, 17 seconds
Mike Greenberg, ESPN Radio Host and Mike Pereira, Fox Sports Rules Analyst
On this week's episode, Peter talks to ESPN Radio host Mike Greenberg and FOX NFL analyst Mike Pereira.
Greenberg talks about his TV future, his love of books and his (surprising) affection for opera. He also explains why he has such a thing for the New York Jets.
Pereira, from our live podcast show in Houston, picks out the NFL rule that must be fixed and discusses the state of officiating. He also talks about how officiating gave him a focus in life, and why he wants young veterans discharged from the military to become game officials.
2/22/2017 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 58 seconds
Tom Brady, 5 X Super Bowl Champion - Part 2 of 2
This is the second part of Peter King's conversation with Tom Brady, recorded Sunday at Brady's "cabin" in Montana, a remote place where he retreats from the world.
Brady talks about his future, his lifestyle, his family and his refusal to show much emotion about his four-game suspension by the NFL this season in the Deflategate scandal. And future opponents be warned, Brady isn't retiring soon. "I know next year is not going to be my last year," he said.
2/16/2017 • 39 minutes, 42 seconds
Tom Brady, 5 X Super Bowl Champion - Part 1 of 2
This is the first part of Peter King's conversation with four time Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady, recorded Sunday at Brady's "cabin" in Montana, a gorgeous and remote place where he retreats from the world.
In this episode, Brady tells the story of New England's incredible comeback and breaks down some of the most important plays. Yes, New England's Friday practice ended with a botched two point conversion... You'll see the game from Brady's point of view.
Part Two of the Brady-centric podcast will post Thursday. In Part Two, Brady will talk about his legacy and his life away from the football field.
2/14/2017 • 53 minutes, 8 seconds
Josh McDaniels, Offensive Coordinator of Super Bowl Champion NE Patriots and John Lynch, GM San Francisco 49ers
In this week's episode, Peter talks to New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and new 49ers GM John Lynch.
From the interview room an hour after Super Bowl 51, McDaniels talked about the improbability of the comeback from 25 points down in the Super Bowl. He discussed the greatness of Tom Brady, and the play the Patriots invented 13 years ago that played a huge role in their fifth Super Bowl victory.
Lynch talks about his unlikely road to an NFL GM job--and his understanding of the skepticism about whether he can do it. He also explains the role of Bill Walsh in his life, and the challenge of raising San Francisco after years of failure.
2/8/2017 • 54 minutes, 2 seconds
BONUS POD: Chris Berman, ESPN
Chris Berman joins Peter King down in Houston during Super Bowl week in this bonus episode of the MMQB podcast. Listen in as they discuss the past, present, and future of the ESPN legend and share stories of Berman's long spanning career at the sports giant.
2/3/2017 • 41 minutes, 33 seconds
Thomas Dimitroff, GM Atlanta Falcons and Russell Wilson, QB Seattle Seahawks
In this week's episode, Peter talks to Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson.
Dimitroff talks about what he learned from embedding with the top racing team in the Tour de France in 2016. He also discusses how important "incremental speed" is to the Super Bowl Falcons and shares the most important lesson he learned in years of working for Bill Belichick. He also describes his experience of being a vegetarian in a sport of meat-eaters.
Wilson divulges the secrets he has on the Super Bowl teams after being the only quarterback in the league to beat both New England and Atlanta in 2016. He gives his advice for first-time Super Bowl quarterback Matt Ryan and talks about the future of Earl Thomas, who has made noise about retiring. He also talks about what it's like to face a Bill Belichick defense.
2/1/2017 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 10 seconds
Kyle Shanahan, Offensive Coordinator Atlanta Falcons and Bob Ryan, Boston Globe
In this week's episode, Peter King talks to Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and legendary Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan.
Shanahan gives his major coaching points that helped Matt Ryan, and talks about his readiness to be an NFL head coach. He also explains how his upbringing prepared him for this coaching life.
Ryan talks about how these Patriots compare to the great Celtics teams he has covered since the sixties, and he compares Bill Belichick to Red Auerbach. He remembers covering Larry Bird and how Bird wanted to be coached the same hard way as Tom Brady. Ryan also remembers Falcons QB Matt Ryan's career as a Boston College Eagle.
1/25/2017 • 51 minutes, 33 seconds
Vance Joseph, Head Coach Denver Broncos, Rich Gannon, CBS Sports and AJ Hawk, Former LB Green Bay Packers
In this week's episode, Peter King talks to new Denver head coach Vance Joseph, former quarterback and MVP Rich Gannon and former Green Bay linebacker A.J. Hawk.
Joseph explains why he thinks he's ready to be a NFL head coach after just one year as a coordinator and he reveals what he said to John Elway to get the job. Joseph also talks about what Wade Phillips taught him about coaching that he'll never forget.
Gannon discusses what makes Aaron Rodgers great and why he yelled "wow" while watching the Green Bay-Dallas playoff game. He also talks about the surprising two elements of a quarterback's game that he thinks are biggest triggers for success.
Hawk looks back on his career and remembers who he sat next to in team meetings in Green Bay for nine years. Hawk also explains why he wishes he would have taken notes on Aaron Rodgers from his Packer days. Hawk has never had a documented concussion on any level of football, and he discusses what that portends for his future.
1/18/2017 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 18 seconds
Matt Ryan, QB Atlanta Falcons and Mike Florio, NBC Sports and ProFootballTalk
In this week's episode, Peter King talks to Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and founder of ProFootballTalk.com, Mike Florio.
Ryan discusses the difference in his game since Kyle Shanahan began coaching him and how wide receiver Taylor Gabriel has helped change their offense. Ryan also reveals how he gets away from football and what it was like to succeed Michael Vick.
Florio explains how a West Virginia lawyer transitioned to media life and how he enjoys being a burr in the saddle of the NFL. He also shares the problems he has with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
1/11/2017 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 30 seconds
Chris Simms, Bleacher Report, Richie Incognito, Buffalo Bills and Jonathan Casillas, New York Giants
In this week's episode, Peter King talks to CBS and Bleacher Report analyst Chris Simms, Buffalo guard Richie Incognito, and Giants linebacker Jonathan Casillas.
Simms, the former NFL quarterback, weighs in on the MVP vote. He explains what makes Patriots coach Bill Belichick so non-stressed, and so good (Simms worked for Belichick for 18 months), and why he could last many more years as a coach. Simms also picks the teams he likes the most in this playoff derby.
Incognito gives his playoff breakdown, with Wild Card winners in all four games, and explains why the running style of Le'Veon Ball makes Pittsburgh so dangerous. If someone's going to beat New England this postseason, Incognito has the recipe for how to do it. He also shares insight in how a team can beat the Seahawks (hint: physical football).
Casillas explains the lessons he's learned from studying Giants' defensive history and talks about the phone call from Lawrence Taylor that he'll always remember. He discusses how a team can make new players on a unit fit in quickly, as the Giants' defense this year shows. And he warns about the danger of playing Aaron Rodgers, who he'll face this Sunday.
1/4/2017 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 18 seconds
Adam Gase, Head Coach Miami Dolphins and David Shaw, Head Coach Stanford Cardinal
In this week's episode, Peter talks to Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase and Stanford football head coach David Shaw.
Gase talks about Nick Saban's impact on his coaching career and life, and the experience of coaching disparate quarterbacks like Tim Tebow and Peyton Manning. He also explains why he has kept scores of voice texts from Manning on his phone from his Denver coaching days.
Shaw talks about the huge difference between college coaching and pro coaching, and what it's like to coach Christian McCaffrey. He also discusses historically bad offensive line play and his role in helping Richard Sherman and Doug Baldwin into adulthood.
12/28/2016 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 17 seconds
Jerry Jones, Owner of the Dallas Cowboys
In this week's episode, Peter King talks with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
Jones talks about Tony Romo's influence in the coaching of Jones' grandson, John Steven Jones, who recently quarterbacked his team to a Texas State championship. Jones explains what really happened with the Dak Prescott pick last spring, how proud he is of Romo's attitude this season and why he thinks football will never die.
12/21/2016 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 2 seconds
Mike McCarthy, Head Coach Green Bay Packers and Armen Keteyian, Lead Correspondent 60 Minutes Sports
On this week's episode, Peter King talks to Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, and 60 Minutes Sports correspondent Armen Keteyian.
Mike McCarthy talks about how he kept his team together after a four game losing streak, his working relationship with Aaron Rodgers, and surviving in Green Bay longer than Vince Lombardi.
Keteyian explains why people should watch a documentary about a football player from two decades ago, why Lawrence Phillips is relevant today, and what advice he would give to Goodell and the NFL about how to reduce cases of domestic violence. Keteyian covered the Patriots often during his eight years as a CBS sideline reporter and he explains why Bill Belichick stands alone in his mind among NFL coaches.
12/14/2016 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 3 seconds
Victor Cruz, WR New York Giants; Christian McCaffrey, Stanford Cardinal
On this week's episode, Peter King talks with New York Giants Wide Receiver Victor Cruz and Stanford Cardinal Running Back Christian McCaffrey
12/7/2016 • 58 minutes, 16 seconds
Adam Schefter, ESPN and Katie Nolan Fox Sports
On this week's episode, Peter King talks with ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter and Fox Sports host Katie Nolan.
Schefter talks about why he grew up so curious, what he owes to Will McDonough and Chris Mortensen, and why 9/11 will never leave him. He also reveals the other sport that fascinates him to no end (and makes him wager), and the surprising new sport he will be covering at ESPN.
Katie Nolan discusses how she got into this business, her dream job, and why she admires Jon Stewart and John Oliver. She also explains why the Darren Sharper for the Hall of Fame argument really sets her off.
11/30/2016 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 55 seconds
Sam Wyche, Former Head Coach Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In a special Thanksgiving edition of Peter King's podcast, Peter talks to former bengals coach Sam Wyche who is thankful to be alive this Thanksgiving.
This holiday is different for the 71-year-old Wyche, whose life was saved by a heart transplant nine weeks ago.
In the first half of the episode, Wyche tells stories about OJ Simpson, Bill Walsh, coaching Joe Montana, and an NFL scandal never reported.
In the second half he tells the story of his heart transplant, and how a nurse told him he may have had just two more hours to live when he got the news he was going to get a heart.
11/22/2016 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 38 seconds
Tony Romo, QB Dallas Cowboys
In this special episode of The MMQB Podcast with Peter King, Peter talks to Tony Romo, the Cowboys former starting quarterback.
This interview took place at Cowboys training camp in August, eight days before Romo was lost for 10 weeks with a broken bone in his back. We're releasing this interview now because of the intense interest in Romo, who has taken a backup role now that rookie quarterback Dak Prescott has carried the team to an 8-1 record.
Earlier this week, Romo gave an honest and emotional speech to recognize Prescott has earned the job and to surrender his former throne.
11/18/2016 • 35 minutes, 3 seconds
Ron Rivera, Head Coach Carolina Panthers, Brian Rolapp, NFL Executive VP of Media, and Tony Romo Reflection
On this week's episode, Peter King talks to Carolina Panthers head coach
Ron Rivera and the NFL's VP of Media Brian Rolapp.
Rivera discusses the woes of preparing for a short-week game, and talks about whether the Panthers regret not re-signing Josh Norman. He shares how he motivates his team with the help of John Madden, and explains how helpful it is to have a wife, who is an ex-coach herself, to vent with after a bad loss.
Rolapp discusses the decline in television ratings this season and if the NFL Red Zone program has anything to do with it. He talks about how commercials may change in the future to be less intrusive in the telecasts. He also tells a story of what he and Roger Goodell found out on a trip to see executives of Airbnb.
Lastly, Peter reflects on the emotional Tony Romo press conference where he essentially passed the torch to Dak Prescott.
11/16/2016 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 9 seconds
Ben Roethlisberger, QB Pittsburgh Steelers and Joe Buck, Fox Sports
In this week's episode, Peter King talks to Ben Roethlisberger, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Joe Buck, lead play by play announcer for Fox Sports.
Roethlisberger discusses what the six Super Bowl trophies in the lobby of his building mean to him, his maturation into a family guy, and whether or not he’s underrated.
Buck discusses what was quite possibly the greatest World Series in history, whether he would football or baseball as his favorite sport to call, and his new book which details his father, sportscaster Jack Buck's impact on him.
11/9/2016 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 12 seconds
Dean Blandino, NFL VP of Officiating and Chuck Todd, NBC Political Director
In this week's episode, Peter King talks to Dean Blandino, VP of officiating for the NFL and Chuck Todd, moderator of Meet the Press and political director for NBC.
Blandino discusses Cam Newton's recent complaints. Peter asks Blandino if penalties being called in too ticky-tack a manner and when the first female referee will hit the field.
Chuck Todd talks about what it's like to cover Trump and Clinton and why America has fallen for an alternative candidate like Donald Trump. He also details his love for the Packers.
11/2/2016 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 3 seconds
Matthew Berry, ESPN.COM and David Johnson, RB Arizona Cardinals
In this week's episode, Peter King talks to ESPN's senior fantasy analyst Matthew Berry and Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson.
Berry talks about how he went from being a TV writer in Los Angeles to a senior fantasy analyst. He explains how he created a cottage industry out of his fantasy sports hobby. Berry tells stories of helping out celebrities with their fantasy football teams, and the time he made an appearance at Jay Z's fantasy draft.
David Johnson discusses the job he had in college that motivated him to be a great football player so that he wouldn't have to do jobs like that anymore. He also talks about how he takes criticism and hard coaching from Bruce Arians. Johnson, a triplet, explains what it was like growing up as the lone boy in a triplet set.
10/26/2016 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 50 seconds
Rich Eisen, NFL Network and Jason Whitlock, FOX Sports
In this week's episode, Peter King talks to a couple of fellow journalists- NFL Network's Rich Eisen and Fox Sports' Jason Whitlock.
Eisen opens up about the future of football. He talks about the greatest interview he has ever done, and what it was like to be Adam Schefter's boss at the University of Michigan student paper.
Whitlock explains why football is essential for America. He also discusses the future of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and why Jeff George never became great.
10/19/2016 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 43 seconds
Superbowl XXIX MVP Steve Young and TJ Ward, Safety Denver Broncos
In this week's episode, Peter King talks to an NFL MVP, Steve Young, and a Super Bowl 50 champion, Denver safety T.J. Ward.
Young tells stories about his relationship with Joe Montana and opens up about how separation anxiety made his life semi-miserable, even as an NFL MVP.
10/12/2016 • 51 minutes, 25 seconds
Drew Brees, QB New Orleans Saints and Doug Baldwin, WR Seattle Seahawks
In this week's episode, Peter King talks New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Seattle Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin.
Brees opens up about the Saints' Bountygate scandal that led to his distrust of all NFL investigations. He talks about what he learned from attempting to play through a concussion and explains why players need other people looking out for their health during the game. He also discusses whether it is more important to break records or win championships.
Baldwin explains how exactly he uses criticism as fuel for his game and argues that the mental side of the game is much more important than the physical side. Baldwin is one of many NFL players across the league participating in anthem demonstrations and he says that the protests aren't going to go away anytime soon. He talks about conversations with his father, a retired police officer, about how to improve police training.
10/5/2016 • 52 minutes, 19 seconds
Steve Smith, WR Baltimore Ravens and Ron Jaworski, ESPN Analyst
In this week’s episode, Peter King talks to Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. and former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski.
Smith, a renowned trash-talker, opens up about his reputation as a player people love to hate. Every hero needs a villain, and he’s just fine with playing that role. Now in his 16th season, Smith explains how he’s lasted so long in the NFL. How many other active players can say they have a son in college? Smith also discusses how he developed his aggressive and physical playing style and why he decided to return for another year after announcing last year that he would retire following the 2015 season.
Jaworski, a former Philadelphia quarterback himself, discusses Eagles rookie Carson Wentz’ toughness and explains why he is just the type of quarterback Eagles fans want. Jaworski reflects on Wentz’ pro day at North Dakota State and what he saw from the young quarterback that day that made him believe in his NFL potential. Jaworski also compares the mechanics of Wentz and veteran Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, pointing out that Wentz outperformed Cutler in Chicago during Week 2 Monday Night Football.
9/28/2016 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 39 seconds
Brandon Marshall, WR New York Jets, and Larry Fitzgerald, WR Arizona Cardinals
In this episode, which we're dubbing "The Wide Receiver Show," Peter King of The MMQB talks in-depth with two of the best pass-catchers in the NFL: Brandon Marshall of the New York Jets and the Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald.
Marshall, an itinerant player on his fourth team in 11 seasons, talks about some of his regrets that caused him to move so often. Diagnosed with the mental illness Borderline Personality Disorder, Marshall also speak about become a spokesman for mental health issues nationwide. He is particularly revealing when discussing some of the people he wishes he could apologize to in his past--and on the state of race relations in the NFL.
Fitzgerald, the league's biggest world traveler, names his favorite places on the planet--and they'll surprise you. He also talks about why he won't play long enough to try to eclipse Jerry Rice's records, and is eloquent on the work he does with a foundation in Minnesota that restores hearing in needy people around the world.
9/21/2016 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 23 seconds
Luke Kuechly, LB Carolina Panthers, and Jeff Fisher, Head Coach LA Rams
Luke Kuechly, LB of the Carolina Panthers and Jeff Fisher, Head Coach of the L.A. Rams each sit down for a conversation with Peter King
9/14/2016 • 53 minutes, 13 seconds
John Elway, GM Denver Broncos, and Philip Rivers, QB San Diego Chargers
John Elway, GM of the Denver Broncos and Philips Rivers, QB for the San Diego Chargers each sit down for a conversation with Peter King
In this episode, John Elway talks about retirement, his subsequent career venture in car dealerships and getting back into football. The Football legend discusses the precious time he spent with his dad before he passed. He highlights the importance of building teams and choosing the players to surround himself with. Elway make a point of being the guy who talks the truth to players. He knows they might not like what he says but he wants to have a reputation for players trusting what comes from his mind. Elway gives an insight into off-the-field operations by discussing bringing Peyton Manning into the organization and the difficult talk of asking him to take a salary cut in his last year.
Peter King also spoke to Philips Rivers about the chances that this may the last season for the Chargers in San Diego and what it means to him being back this year. Rivers explains why San Diego is a great football town and how sports have helped bring great things to the community. Rivers answers the question, would he move with the team or commute to Los Angeles…And what’s his sales pitch to keep the team in San Diego?
9/7/2016 • 53 minutes, 54 seconds
Bruce Arians, Head Coach Arizona Cardinals, and Andy Dalton, QB Cincinnati Bengals
Bruce Arians, Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals, and Andy Dalton, QB for the Cincinnati Bengals, have a conversation with Peter King
Bruce Arians starts with a story about York Peppermint Patties and why he doesn’t want to eat them anymore. Arians tells Peter what the word coach means to him and how the scholarship to Virginia Tech changed his life. He remembers the last words and football lesson that Bear Bryant told him. Arians shares the phone call that left him without a contract in Pittsburgh. Arians looks back on his relationship with Chuck Pagano and learning some horrible news. Arians reveals for the first time what caused a panic attack. Peter and Bruce discuss what brought him to Arizona. Arians talks about diversity in coaching and how to really make it happen. The answer to the question about Bruce Arians and his hats is finally revealed.
Andy Dalton talks to Peter King about the disappointment of not finishing out the best year he’s had. Dalton talks about what he does during the off season to make himself a better player. He addresses what’s it like to a QB when you have a new coordinator. Dalton talks about why he tunes out twitter and how he feels about social media.
9/7/2016 • 53 minutes, 33 seconds
Michael Bennett, DE Seattle Seahawks, and Vince Wilfork, NT Houston Texans
Michael Bennett, DE for the Seattle Seahawks and Vince Wilfork, NT for the Houston Texans, sit down for a conversation with Peter King
In this episode, Michael Bennett jumps from football and right to politics and his thoughts on this year’s Presidential Election and what he believes really makes America great. Bennett talks about sticking to his morals and keeping his integrity when fans and society want him to act a certain way. Bennett explains his endeavor to travel and explore the world and why he makes his home in Hawaii. Bennett also shares his thoughts on the player’s union, player’s responsibilities and how to strengthen the association. Bennett also tell Peter how he really feels about a sack!
Vince Wilfork talks to Peter King about Bill Belichick and how feels about him after not being re-signed. Wilfork discusses why Tom Brady is one of his all-time teammates. The conversation also turns to the big game being in Houston this year.
9/7/2016 • 45 minutes, 50 seconds
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