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NFL Players: Second Acts

NFL Players: Second Acts

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Summary

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
  • YouTube Star John Malecki on His 850 Million Views from Craftsman Content, Being Cut 13 Times, Playing His Lone NFL Game for His Hometown Steelers, and The Definition of a Yinzer

    YouTube Star John Malecki on His 850 Million Views from Craftsman Content, Being Cut 13 Times, Playing His Lone NFL Game for His Hometown Steelers, and The Definition of a Yinzer
    May 13 2026

    On the latest NFL: Players Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by former Steelers lineman–turned–YouTube craftsman influencer John Malecki, whose second act is as wild as his NFL journey. John takes us through his NFL journey of going undrafted, of being cut 13 times – and why the last one shocked him – to the glory of playing his lone NFL game in his hometown of Pittsburgh in front of his family. We then hear how his struggles with his transition from the game accidentally led to his second act as a social media influencer. John breaks down how his social media and YouTube following took off in 2018, and how his channels have grown to nearly a BILLION views behind his craftsman content. He also shares how he helps other creators monetize their work.

    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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    51 mins
  • Hollywood Superstar Terry Crews on White Chicks Fame, America's Got Talent, and His NFL Journey

    Hollywood Superstar Terry Crews on White Chicks Fame, America's Got Talent, and His NFL Journey
    May 6 2026

    Superstar TV host, actor, and artist Terry Crews sits down with Charles Tillman and Roman Harper on the latest episode of NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. Terry takes us on a ride through is NFL journeyman career. He reveals how he supported himself through painting teammates, and why he decided to try acting after football. Terry also shares the funny stories and life lessons he’s learned hosting America’s Got Talent and acting in movies like “White Chicks.” Terry opens up about almost losing his marriage and discusses how therapy helped him learn to say “no.”

    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
  • Greg Scruggs on his life being rooted in service, answering the call to coach, the tough childhood that shaped his unshakable confidence

    Greg Scruggs on his life being rooted in service, answering the call to coach, the tough childhood that shaped his unshakable confidence
    Apr 29 2026

    On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, Charles Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with two-time Super Bowl champion defense end Greg Scruggs. Greg shares his love for drumming and tells the story of how he went from the drumline to the football team late in high school. He also discusses his college recruiting experience and explains why he picked college football over basketball. Then Greg dives into his second act and talks about the time he spent working for the NFL Legends program, supporting player development at Cincinnati, and coaching the 49ers defensive line.

    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 4 mins
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