The Peter King Podcast

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Season Preview Spectacular: JuJu Smith-Schuster, Drew Brees, Freddie Kitchens, and Peter's predictions Sep 04, 2019

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Peter King makes his predictions and speaks with 3 of the most compelling figures in the league as the 2019 season approaches

(2:05) Peter makes his picks, and winds up with a Super Bowl that most people thought should have happened last year, plus the one team that's finally due to breakout under a young coach-QB combo

(6:13) Did the Texans make a huge blunder by trading away Jadeveon Clowney and acquiring Laremy Tunsil for a couple of 1st round picks?

(11:50) Saints QB Drew Brees explains why playing with his kids helped him prepare for the season, why 7 hours of sleep a night is plenty, being amazed as a rookie at all of Dan Marino's records, the chances of him becoming a Senator someday, his advice for young QBs, and why he insists on cleaning up after his dog

(28:40) Browns head coach talks about his journey to finally being in charge in Cleveland, the lessons he learned from Nick Saban and Bill Parcells, the philosophy behind his offensive scheme, coaching Baker Mayfield, and not allowing any media leaks from his staff

(45:50) Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster talks about his use of social media, why his life appears to be an open book, moving on from Antonio Brown, respecting the Steelers tradition while still having fun, and why he plays Fortnite on gameday mornings

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Philip Rivers, Carson Palmer, and the shocking retirement of Andrew Luck Aug 28, 2019

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Peter King breaks down the shocking retirement of Andrew Luck, talks with Philip Rivers, and gets some insight on the Seahawks.

(0:10) Peter shares some stories about Andrew Luck

(8:20) Carson Palmer shares insights on what it's like to be an NFL QB and some of the things that Luck might've been going through

(28:40) Colts Insider Stephen Holder from The Athletic discusses what's next for the Colts with Jacoby Brissett

(42:00) Peter sits down with Philip Rivers in front of a live crowd at Chargers camp to chat about trying to capture that elusive Super Bowl title, not cursing, and the quest for 10 kids

(1:02:00) "5 minutes with a writer" features Gregg Bell on the sidelines at Seattle camp to break down what's in store for the Seahawks this season

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Jason Witten on his comeback after the MNF booth stint, plus Ryan Fitzpatrick on his wild ride of a career Aug 21, 2019

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This week, Peter is joined by a couple of wily veterans - one attempting an improbable comeback, and the other looking to continue an improbable career.

(2:00) Peter discusses the Antonio Brown helmet controversy and how his recent visit to the VICIS helmet testing facility made it clear that Brown's helmet isn't as well-suited for the game as other models.

(12:00) Cowboys TE Jason Witten chats about his ups & downs in the MNF booth, what he missed most about not playing last season, and the new perspective he has now.

(33:05) Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick on the best locker room he's been in, the most fun he's had in his career, and chasing Philip Rivers in the kids department

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Christian McCaffrey, Richard Sherman, & a 49ers education with Matt Maiocco Aug 14, 2019

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Peter King's training camp tour takes him out west, and he gives a taste of what it's like on the sideline during a 49ers practice.

(7:05) 49ers CB Richard Sherman talks at length about the rise & fall of the Legion of Boom, reminisces about the 2013 NFC Championship win over the 49ers while with the Seahawks and his infamous postgame interview, writing columns for The MMQB, and his strong opinions on the possibility of an 18-game schedule.

(26:05) Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey details his workout regimen, why he treats every moment of every workout like it's a game, fighting the doubters, and the time that Kyle Shanahan & Chris Simms babysat him.

(49:00) 49ers beat reporter Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area discusses Jimmy Garappolo shaking off the rust, when we'll see Nick Bosa, and whether or not the Niners will make the playoffs. (Listen to Matt's podcast here)

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Jalen Ramsey, Darius Leonard, Browns talk with Mary Kay Cabot & remembering Don Banks Aug 07, 2019

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Peter's Training Camp Tour continues as he has conversations with an All-Pro CB & the Defensive Rookie of the Year. Plus a chat about the most interesting team in football, and remembering an old friend.

(1:15) Peter tells a few stories and reminisces on what made Don Banks such a great friend and colleague.

(6:00) Colts LB Darius Leonard talks about his fabulous rookie year, why shutting down Adrian Peterson was his welcome to the NFL moment, why tackles are not overrated, and the Usain Bolt quote that drives him every day.

(29:30) Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey explains why he's the best defensive back in the league (but might not be in Jacksonville for long), putting a $20 bill in his shoulder pads, and which CBs were his inspiration.

(41:20) Mary Kay Cabot, who has covered the Browns for nearly 30 years, talks about what it's like to cover the most fascinating team in the NFL.

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Earl Thomas on the end of the Legion of Boom, plus Falcons star DT Grady Jarrett, & inside the Jets with Rich Cimini Jul 31, 2019

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Peter King is on the road driving south, as his training camp tour rolls on.

(1:30) Peter takes you through a day in the life on the road, including having tea & scones with an NFL GM.

(8:00) Falcons star DT Grady Jarrett discusses what it felt like to sign his big deal, why falling to the 5th round in the Draft wasn't even close to the worst thing that happened to him that weekend, and being inches away from sacking Tom Brady to clinch the Super Bowl.

(25:05) Ravens S Earl Thomas opens up about starting a new chapter in Baltimore, why he doesn't regret anything about how things ended in Seattle, and why a training camp conditioning test put him in such a good mood.

(32:45) 5 Minutes With a Writer features Jets beat reporter Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. Peter & Rich riff on the odd coaching dynamic in the Jets organization, Sam Darnold's California Cool demeanor, and whether or not Le'Veon Bell can be the same patient runner behind this Jets o-line.

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Von Miller on breaking the all-time sack record, best & worst NFL bets with Jeopardy king James Holzhauer, and OBJ keeps complaining Jul 24, 2019

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Peter King begins his annual training camp tour chatting with a defensive star who has his eyes on becoming the all-time sack king, and spending time in a fast food restaurant with the Jeopardy! king.

(1:30) Peter has some thoughts on Odell Beckham Jr's interview with GQ and whether or not he can be a long-term #1 WR for the Browns

(9:55) James Holzhauer chats about how his life has changed since his incredible run on Jeopardy!, how and when he developed his strategy on the show, and what it felt like when he finally lost

(19:40) Holzhauer also riffs on his favorite sport to bet on, why there's value in certain futures bets, why he thinks you should bet on a Super Bowl rematch, and why the Browns are the worst bet to win the Super Bowl

(36:00) As Broncos camp opens, Von Miller discusses how he's kept off-field interest while still excelling at football, swapping secrets at his pass rush seminar, and taking aim at Bruce Smith's all-time sack record

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Peyton Manning on hanging with Joe Namath, recreating the Immaculate Reception, and Elvis Presley's football league Jul 17, 2019

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Peter King chats with the great Peyton Manning about his upcoming project "Peyton's Places" to celebrate the NFL's 100th season, and what the future holds.

-Peter riffs on the possibility of an 18-game season, CBA negotiations, and how quickly the new QBs can get up to speed (1:45)

-How a $50k investment back in the late 1920's led to the boom of the NFL (10:00)

-The origin behind the idea for "Peyton's Places", and spending time in a stadium that saw the first shotgun snap, a player running the wrong way, the first alley-oop pass, and where Dirty Harry was filmed (12:10)

-Watching back Super Bowl III with Joe Namath and trying on his old fur coat (13:15) and recreating the Immaculate Reception (14:30)

-Learning about Elvis Presley's full-blown football fanaticism, his own football league, and offensive playbook (18:05)

-What lies ahead for Peyton, whether he's been approached by NFL teams to run a franchise, and why he hates the word retirement (21:00)

-Why he loves watching Patrick Mahomes and why the Chiefs QB reminds him of John Elway (24:30)

-Finally, an update on Peter's Training Camp Tour (30:30)

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Retiring Pro Football Hall of Fame executive director Joe Horrigan Jun 26, 2019

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Horrigan, in an expansive exit interview after 42 years as archivist and historian of the Hall of Fame, on his memorable moments as the conscience of the Hall of Fame, on his favorite players of all time, on what made him fall in love with football, on the greatest road trip in NFL history, and on the most under-appreciated players in NFL history.

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A special Fathers Day book podcast with authors John Urschel and John Branch. Jun 12, 2019

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Urschel, the former Baltimore Ravens guard and current MIT math Ph.D student, on his book “Mind and Matter: A life in math and football,” on why he left football at 26 for an academic life, and why he thinks a balanced life is the best life for him.Branch, the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Time sports writer, on his book “The Last Cowboys: A pioneer family in the new West,” on the challenge of a ranching family making in the back country of Utah, on his imaginative writing style ... and a discussion on how a great writer also needs to be an excellent reporter as well.

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