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NFL Players: Second Acts

NFL Players: Second Acts

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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.

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Episodes
  • Mark Clayton: Being a late bloomer, the Ravens way, being CEO of Livv Audio
    Jul 23 2025

    On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, hosts Roman Harper and Peanut Tillman sit down with former receiver turned headphones entrepreneur Mark Clayton. Mark reflects on his journey from not taking football seriously, to becoming a first-round pick out of Oklahoma. He also shares the football and life lessons he got as an NFL rookie from Ravens legends Ed Reed and Ray Lewis. Mark’s biggest move may have come after football. He describes how he found his new passion as the founder of Livv Headphones, a premium audio company. Clayton shares the lessons he carried from the locker room to the boardroom—building a brand with the same dedication and vision that powered his NFL journey. It’s a story of reinvention, resilience, and what it really takes to thrive after the final snap.

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

    You can learn more about Mark's products at Livv Audio here: https://livvaudio.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22418970153&gbraid=0AAAAA-FN0Scb1SalMrZorV3qHSbPg5V8b&gclid=CjwKCAjw7fzDBhA7EiwAOqJkh9GMecBbumldAA748PpBkNasZvrWpxJm9pRmBVhxyw9hEE1jO7dUiRoCLd0QAvD_BwE

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    45 mins
  • Nate Jones talks going from NFL player to NFL ref, Bill Belichick vs Bill Parcells, officiating the tush push
    Jul 16 2025

    Former NFL cornerback turned NFL official Nate Jones joins Peanut and Roman for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at life on both sides of the whistle. He dives into the mental and physical demands of officiating, the reality of “makeup calls,” and what it’s like dealing with overzealous parents at youth games. Nate reflects on what it was like being coached by both Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells, and the sting of the infamous Tony Romo botched field goal game. He also opens up about retiring on his own terms, finding a new passion in officiating, and the feeling of being “drafted” to the NFL as a ref. From the evolution of technology in football to his personal Mount Rushmore of influences, Nate brings insight, humor, and heart to this one-of-a-kind conversation.

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

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    46 mins
  • Colin Allred: From linebacker to lawyer to lawmaker, and inside details of the January 6th attack
    Jul 9 2025

    Former NFL linebacker Colin Allred joins Peanut and Roman for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation that’s equal parts inspiring and eye-opening. Colin reflects on his unlikely path from the NFL to being a civil rights attorney to Congress - and the lessons he’s taken from each chapter. Colin shares how an unlikely phone call led to him putting off law school for a chance to play in the NFL. Colin also opens up about the injury that ended his career. After the NFL, Colin talks about his time working for President Obama, becoming the first Congressman to take paternity leave, and the harrowing moments during the attack on the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6th.

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

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    1 hr and 1 min
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