Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper are joined by Super Bowl winning offensive tackle Russell Okung. Russell gets candid about what still bothers him about his Seahawks loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX, betting on himself in NFL Free Agency, and his steadfast belief that Bitcoin is the key to a brighter future for all.

Plus, he explains the inspiration and aftereffects of his stunning post career physical transformation.

The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper are joined by Super Bowl winning offensive tackle Russell Okung. Russell gets candid about what still bothers him about his Seahawks loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX, betting on himself in NFL Free Agency, and his steadfast belief that Bitcoin is the key to a brighter future for all.
Plus, he explains the inspiration and aftereffects of his stunning post career physical transformation.
The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

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 legends about their transitions from the game to finding their passion pursuits in other areas of life. And they manage to have some fun along the way.

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 legends about their transitions from the game to finding their passion pursuits in other areas of life. And they manage to have some fun along the way.

NFL Players: Second Acts

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Russell Okung talks “Betrayal” in Seahawks Super Bowl XLIX loss to Patriots, His Physical Transformation, Bitcoin Success

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On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with former Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett for a wide-ranging conversation about going undrafted to becoming one of the most disruptive defensive linemen in the NFL. Bennett built a reputation as one of the most versatile and relentless players of his era but when it was time to step away from the game he took a surprising turn into art, culture, and activism. Now exploring new passions in architecture and design, Bennett explains why he’s always pushed himself to the limit in everything he does, both on and off the field.

The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with former Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett for a wide-ranging conversation about going undrafted to becoming one of the most disruptive defensive linemen in the NFL. Bennett built a reputation as one of the most versatile and relentless players of his era but when it was time to step away from the game he took a surprising turn into art, culture, and activism. Now exploring new passions in architecture and design, Bennett explains why he&rsquo;s always pushed himself to the limit in everything he does, both on and off the field.
The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

Why Michael Bennett Walked Away From Football and Reinvented Himself as an Artist, Activist, and Designer

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper are joined by their former head coach Ron Rivera. Ron was a Super Bowl winning linebacker, defensive coordinator, and head coach who took the Carolina Panthers to Super Bowl 50. Ron explains what he does in his current role as the first general manager of the California football program and shares his vision for the future of the team. He speaks out about the downsides of NIL and how he would like to see college football’s payment structure change. Ron also discusses his experience coaching Roman and Peanut on the Carolina Panthers and whether he would come back to coach in the NFL again.

The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper are joined by their former head coach Ron Rivera. Ron was a Super Bowl winning linebacker, defensive coordinator, and head coach who took the Carolina Panthers to Super Bowl 50. Ron explains what he does in his current role as the first general manager of the California football program and shares his vision for the future of the team. He speaks out about the downsides of NIL and how he would like to see college football&rsquo;s payment structure change. Ron also discusses his experience coaching Roman and Peanut on the Carolina Panthers and whether he would come back to coach in the NFL again.
The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

Ron Rivera on his role as the first GM of Cal football, Coaching Peanut + Roman 

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On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, hosts Charles Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with former teammate Lou Young to unpack his wild NFL journey from going undrafted and getting cut four times to finding viral fame and success beyond football as a social media influencer. He shares stories from the Panthers’ 2014 season, clashing with Shannon Sharpe, and how the setbacks ultimately fueled his second act.

The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, hosts Charles Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with former teammate Lou Young to unpack his wild NFL journey from going undrafted and getting cut four times to finding viral fame and success beyond football as a social media influencer. He shares stories from the Panthers&rsquo; 2014 season, clashing with Shannon Sharpe, and how the setbacks ultimately fueled his second act. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

Lou Young on Fighting for His NFL Dream, The Art of Going Viral, Leaning into His Bipolar Diagnosis  

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Russell Okung talks “Betrayal” in Seahawks Super Bowl XLIX loss to Patriots, His Physical Transformation, Bitcoin Success

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