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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Coy Wire makes Peanut cry, talks Flava Flav being his biggest fan, going from NFL to CNN
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 journal…
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Benjamin Watson talks Tom Brady vs Drew Brees, speaking on societal issues, going to graduate school at 43
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, Benjam…
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Terance Mathis talks becoming the head coach at Morehouse, recruiting in a post-NIL landscape, and playing in a Super Bowl with the Atlanta Falcons
On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Pro Bowl wide receiver Terance Mathis joins Peanut and Roman. Terance shares how he went from an undersized receiver to setting records at New Mexico University, playing in a Super Bowl with the Atlanta Falcons, and eventually becoming the head…
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Jamal Lewis talks being a 2,000-yard bruiser, designing your favorite stores, how business became therapy
On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Baltimore Ravens All-Pro running back Jamal Lewis joins Peanut and Roman. Jamal talks about rushing for over 2,000 yards in 2003 and why getting benched in a week 16 blowout potentially cost him the all-time single season rushing record. He dis…
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Chad Hennings on his Air Force fighter pilot missions, 3 Cowboys Super Bowls, Jimmy Johnson stories
On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. Former Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Chad Hennings joins Peanut and Roman. Chad is the first guest on the show who’s second act is playing in the NFL. He shares incredible stories from his first act; serving the country as a fighter pilot in the Ai…
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Josh Norman talks walking-on at Coastal Carolina, studying dramatic arts, and getting his franchise tag rescinded by the Panthers
On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, All-Pro cornerback Josh Norman sits down with former teammates Peanut and Roman. Josh reveals how taking acting classes in college inspired his theatrical mindset on the football field, what he learned from playing with Peanut and Roman, and why he kn…
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Three former NFL players turned NASCAR pit crew members talk getting hit by cars, being set on fire, and the perfect pit stop
On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former linebackers Marshall McFadden and Jeremy Kimbrough, and former safety Josh Bush join Peanut and Roman to discuss their second act careers as NASCAR pit crew members. Jeremy shares what it’s like to be hit by a car at work not once but eight tim…
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Donnell Woolford talks Peanut breaking his Bears INT record, hangin’ with Michael Jordan, supporting military veterans
On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Pro Bowl cornerback Donnell Woolford joins Peanut and Roman. Donnell shares his feelings on Peanut breaking his Chicago Bears record for most interceptions by a cornerback. He also reveals what it was like to be part of the legendary 1980s and …
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Haruki Nakamura talks learning the ropes from Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, life lessons in judo
On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former safety Haruki Nakamura sits down with Peanut and Roman. Haruki explains his family’s passion for judo and its tenets have been a guiding light throughout his life. He also highlights the work ethic he learned from his mother. Haruki later takes…
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Dre Bly talks Dan Campbell’s leadership style, Jordan Brand athlete perks, his NFL and college coaching journey
On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Pro Bowl corner back Dré Bly sits down with Peanut and Roman. Dré shares his experience playing baseball growing up and why he decided to focus on football in college. He also explains how he became a Jordan Brand athlete, relives Super Bowl XX…
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