The Peter King Podcast

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Brett Favre at 50: memories, regrets, advice, and fart machines Oct 09, 2019

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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

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Kirk Cousins' day of vindication, the Colts shock the Chiefs, the Raiders are for real, and a tribute to SI Oct 07, 2019

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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

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Texans WR Kenny Stills; plus international football with NFL exec Chris Halpin Oct 02, 2019

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(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.

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Power Rankings re-organization, the Bears turn to Chase Daniel, Freddie Kitchens Redemption, and Frank Gore's legend grows Sep 30, 2019

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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

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Washington needs a full makeover; plus the Browns disappointing start, Lions LB Devon Kennard, & Jets GM Joe Douglas Sep 25, 2019

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(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.

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FMIA: The Mini Pod: Daniel Jones has a debut for the ages, Magnificent Mahomes, and the Legend of Gardner Minshew, Sep 23, 2019

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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

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Eli Manning's Hall of Fame case; plus Rams WR Brandin Cooks, and former NFL OL Ryan O'Callaghan Sep 18, 2019

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(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

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FMIA: The Mini Pod: Banged up QBs, blown calls, the Pats smothering D, plus 10 Thoughts Sep 16, 2019

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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.

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Michael Lombardi on Antonio Brown & the Patriots, plus David Bakhtiari on Aaron Rodgers and playing Monopoly Sep 11, 2019

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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

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FMIA: The Mini Pod: Brady on AB, the sky was crying in Cleveland, and OT heroes Sep 09, 2019

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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

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