Episodes

  • Inside story of the 2011 CBA deal, taking BBQ sauce to the head, starting a food business with Reggie Kelly
    Jan 29 2025

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former tight end Reggie Kelly joins Roman and Peanut. Reggie talks about being a player representative during the 2011 NFL lockout and what went into negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement. He also shares the life lessons he learned from former Atlanta Falcons receiver Terance Mathis which helped him in both in football and his second act as the founder of Kyvan Foods, a BBQ sauce and salsa company. Reggie explains why he went into the food business, shares some of his sauces with Peanut and Roman, and makes the hosts drink the sauce straight from the bottle.

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    53 mins
  • Robert McClain talks starting in Super Bowl 50, being inspired by Nipsey Hussle, his talents as an artist
    Jan 22 2025

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former cornerback Robert McClain joins Roman and Peanut. Robert talks about playing for a two-win Carolina Panthers squad his rookie year, the challenges of bouncing around the league with various teams, to being a starter for the Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Robert also explains how Dragon Ball Z inspired him to chart a path as an artist and painter. He also explains the inspiration of one of his most acclaimed art pieces; a watercolor portrait of rapper Nipsey Hustle.

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    49 mins
  • Sean Weatherspoon talks Falcons-Saints rivalry, guarding Tony Gonzalez, Legacy Sports Complex
    Jan 15 2025

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former linebacker Sean Weatherspoon joins Roman and Peanut. Sean joins the guys to shares how playing in the Big 12 prepared him for the NFL, and how Tony Gonzalez gave him his welcome to the NFL moment. Sean and Roman discuss the depth of the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints rivalry. Sean also discusses how he got into the sports training business with the Legacy Sports Complex, and how he’s all about training the next generation of champions.

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    40 mins
  • Fran Tarkenton talks trailblazing QB career, his Gulf Stream level wealth, still learning at 84
    Jan 8 2025

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton joins Peanut and Roman. Fran talks about being the first scrambling quarterback, and setting long-standing NFL records. He discusses how he developed his business acumen that led him to create 25 business during and after the NFL. Fran also tells the story of how he became the first QB in NFL history to get ejected from a game.

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    45 mins
  • Fernando Velasco talks Michael Penix-Kirk Cousins relationship, Black men getting therapy, reconciling with his father
    Jan 1 2025

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former OL turned Falcons Director of Player Development, Fernando Velasco joins Peanut and Roman. Fernando takes us into how he navigates the relationship between rookie QB Michael Penix and veteran QB Kirk Cousins, and how it plays into his role in player engagement with the Falcons. He also gets personal about how he overcame the anger over his father’s violent drug-dealing past that led Fernando to be born to a drug addicted mother. Plus, the guys also discuss the stigma of black men and therapy.

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    43 mins
  • Hannibal Navies talks 4th & 26, work with NFL Trust, helping NFL legends transition
    Dec 25 2024

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman welcome former linebacker Hannibal Navies to the show. The NFC North rivalry comes to life when Hannibal and Peanut sit down for the conversation, though they keep it cordial. Hannibal was on the field for the infamous “4th & 26” play during the Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles 2004 NFC Divisional Round Playoff Game and gives us the inside story of the moment. As a kid from East Oakland, Hannibal also shares happier shares what it was like playing for his hometown San Francisco 49ers. He also shares the work he does with the NFL Trust, how he works closely with NFL legends to aid them in their transition, and how he’s also training the next generation of NFL greats.

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    43 mins
  • Coy Wire makes Peanut cry, talks Flava Flav being his biggest fan, going from NFL to CNN
    Dec 18 2024

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former defensive back Coy Wire joins Peanut and Roman. Coy talks about playing both running back and linebacker at Stanford before being drafted to play defensive back and having to cover Randy Moss. Coy then explains why he decided to go into journalism after football, what it is like to work at CNN, and shares stories from the Paris Olympics. He also looks back on the emotional story he reported about Peanut and his daughter’s heart surgery.

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    41 mins
  • Benjamin Watson talks Tom Brady vs Drew Brees, speaking on societal issues, going to graduate school at 43
    Dec 11 2024

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Super Bowl champ and tight end Benjamin Watson joins Peanut and Roman. Benjamin talks about what it was like to play with two of the greatest quarterbacks of all time—Tom Brady and Drew Brees—and how their leadership styles differ. Then, Benjamin explains how he developed his own reputation as a leader in the locker room, how he manages his busy schedule, and learning to give himself grace. He also talks about why he played until he was 39, what it’s like to work for the SEC network, and studying public policy at American University.

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    1 hr and 2 mins