NFL Players: Second Acts
NFL Players: Second Acts
On the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former All-Pro Charles “Peanut” Tillman and former Pro Bowler Roman Harper break bread with NFL legends about how they’ve taken the passion, drive and dedication that made them stars on the gridiron…and use it to achieve success in their post-playing careers. But it’s not just about the destination! Roman and “Peanut” aim to engage in some real talk with le…Social links:
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Channing Crowder talks overcoming 3 ACL tears to play in the NFL, the power of consistency, blowing $750K before the draft, The Pivot podcast
On the latest NFL Players podcast, former Miami Dolphins linebacker and media star Channing Crowder joins Peanut and Roman. In this raw and hilarious conversation, Channing opens up about his “Welcome to the NFL” moment, the lessons he learned from Hall of Famers Zach Thomas and Junior Seau, and ho…
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Giovanni Bernard: Overcoming the Loss of His Son, Training for an Ironman, Investing in Real Estate
On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper are joined by former Bengals running back Giovani Bernard to find out what he’s been up to since he retired three years ago. Giovani opens up about the loss of his newborn son and the joy he’s found in becoming a parent o…
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Jimmy Graham: Defying Death in the Arctic Ocean, The Joy in Punking Defenders, Making Amends with the Saints
In this episode of NFL Second Acts, hosts Charles “Peanut” Tillman and Roman Harper welcome former Pro Bowl tight end Jimmy Graham for a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring and entertaining. Jimmy talks about his decision to retire from football and reflects on the moments that defined his ca…
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Alejandro Villanueva: Growing up in Europe, Joining the Army Rangers, and Becoming a Farmer
Alejandro Villanueva sits down Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper to share his unique journey: growing up as an army brat moving around the U.S. and Europe; to an Army Ranger deployed in Afghanistan; then becoming a Pro Bowl offensive lineman with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Alejandro explains why he dec…
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Jim Covert: Untold Stories of Bears Super Bowl Shuffle, Walter Payton's best pranks, Journey to Healthcare CEO
On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Hall of Famer Jim Covert joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper to reflect on his incredible journey from anchoring the ’85 Chicago Bears offensive line to leading in the healthcare industry after football. Jim shares untold stories from his playing d…
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Zamir Cobb: Gaining Steelers Respect, How The Trust Works for NFL Legends
On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with Zamir Cobb — former NFL wide receiver turned President of The Trust (powered by the NFLPA) — to talk about his powerful journey from the gridiron to guiding players through life beyond the game. Zamir shares…
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Anthony Muñoz on Overcoming Injuries, Becoming One of Best Players of All-Time, and Supporting Cincinnati’s Youth
Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with Hall of Fame offensive tackle Anthony Muñoz to learn how he overcame three major college injuries to become one of the NFL’s all-time 100 Greatest Players. Anthony explains how he set the NFL touchdown record for an offensive lineman and what was unique…
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Joe Thomas: Playing 10,363 straight NFL snaps, Almost Leaving the Browns, Becoming a Beef Farmer
In this new NFL Players: Second Acts pod episode, Browns Hall of Famer Joe Thomas joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper for a conversation packed with grit, humor, and insight from one of the most durable players in NFL history. Thomas breaks down what it was like to block for 23 different quarterb…
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Andre Reed: The Silver Lining in Bills 4 Super Bowl loses, Hall of Fame Entry After 8 tries, Child Literacy Advocacy
In this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, Peanut and Roman sit down with Hall of Famer Andre Reed, one of the most reliable receivers of the Buffalo Bills’ Super Bowl era. Reed opens up about his path from Division II prospect to becoming one of the greatest wideouts in NFL history. He reflects …
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Kevin Mawae: Blocking for 1,000-yard rushers, How He Helped Change the Current NFL, Training Camp Pancakes
On this episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with Hall of Fame center Kevin Mawae for a conversation packed with stories from the trenches and lessons from a career defined by toughness and leadership. Kevin shares his “welcome to the NFL” moment…
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