Nolan Smith joins Cooper DeJean & Reed Blankenship on Episode 6 of Exciting Mics to talk about the Eagles Super Bowl, Georgia Football, & More. In Episode 6 of Exciting Mics, Philadelphia Eagles star Nolan Smith joins the show to break down what made Georgia football special, share untold stories from the Super Bowl, and reflect on his journey from Savannah to the NFL. From hilarious locker room moments to raw emotion about injury setbacks and personal growth, this episode has it all. Nolan opens up about his foundation, his draft night memories, and why Lane Johnson helped shape his game. Don’t miss this unfiltered hour of football, brotherhood, and big laughs with one of the league’s rising stars!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
1:30 - What’s Exciting You This Week?
3:50 - Quick Hitters
6:41 - Exciting Bites presented by Cooper Cheese
8:13 - Nolan Smith joins
8:36 - Nolan’s upbringing in Savannah
13:06 - Is Georgia football the best?
14:07 - Would Coop be a point guard in the NBA?
15:42 - Nolan’s NFL Combine
16:27 - Nolan’s recruiting process
18:44 - What makes Georgia football so great?
20:33 - Is Georgia football a dynasty?
23:25 - Nolan’s NFL Draft experience
29:30 - Nolan’s 1st impressions of Philly
31:10 - Haircut reveal!
31:50 - Adjustment from Georgia to Philly
33:19 - Culture in Philly
33:48 - Nolan’s relationship with Brandon Graham
34:35 - What sets the Eagles’ defense apart from other teams?
36:13 - Nolan’s Welcome to the NFL moment
38:07 - Going against Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata
43:13 - Nolan’s breakout year
45:28 - Nolan’s reaction to Cooper’s pick-6
46:53 - Nolan’s injury in the Super Bowl
50:00 - Favorite Super Bowl moment, parade
52:09 - Biggest takeaways from OTAs & minicamp
53:30 - What’s the hardest position on the field?
55:24 - Biggest goals this year
57:01 - The Nolan Smith Foundation
58:35 - Nolan’s outro
59:10 - Fan Q&A

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Zack Baun joins Cooper DeJean & Reed Blankenship on the Podcast Exciting Mics Episode 5 to Talk about Eagles Winning Super Bowl, what it's like playing for Vic Fangio, Re-Signing with the Eagles & More! Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun joins Exciting Mics Ep. 5 to break down his journey from Wisconsin to the NFL, his breakout season in Philly, and what it's like playing in Vic Fangio's defense. Baun opens up about his re-signing with the Eagles, the Super Bowl run, life in the locker room, and his bond with teammates like Reed Blankenship and Cooper DeJean. Plus, hear Baun's thoughts on Jameis Winston, dancing in childhood, and the Philly fan experience. Don’t miss this candid, hilarious, and insightful hour with “The Bald Eagle” — like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive Eagles content!

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Timestamps: 

00:00 - Intro

1:12 - What’s Exciting You This Week?

3:02 - Quick Hitters

5:13 - Exciting Bites presented by Cooper Cheese

7:22 - Zack Baun joins the show

7:40 - Zack’s upbringing & tap dancing

10:30 - Zack’s track and field career

11:09 - Zack played QB in high school

13:54 - Would you go back and play high school football again?

15:21 - Zack’s QB stats

18:17 - Zack’s recruitment process to Wisconsin

20:47 - Zack’s career at Wisconsin, playing Iowa

26:00 - Mount Rushmore of Wisconsin players

26:58 - Best college football stadiums/Zack’s bulletin board material quote

28:58 - Zack’s draft process to Saints, playing during COVID

30:50 - Playing with Jamies Winston

32:02 - Free agency process, signing with Eagles

34:47 - Zack’s 1st interaction with Vic Fangio

39:06 - 1st season with Eag;es

42:30 - Zack’s 1st impression of Cooper and Reed

43:47 - 1st impressions of Philly

44:52 - Winning Super Bowl in New Orleans 

45:43 - Parade memories, Bald Eagle celebrations

47:25 - Re-signing with Eagles

48:34 - Motivation for upcoming season

50:05 - Fan Q&A

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Quinyon Mitchell joins Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship on Exciting Mics Episode 4 to break down his rookie season with the Philadelphia Eagles, winning the Super Bowl, and Saquon Barkley making the Madden 26 cover and 99 Club. The episode features exclusive NFL locker room stories, viral Super Bowl parade moments, and insight on facing elite wide receivers like A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Mitchell also opens up about his NFL Draft experience, training camp battles, and goals for the 2025 season. A must-watch for NFL fans, draft junkies, and Eagles Nation alike!

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Timestamps: 

00:00 - Intro

0:58 - What’s Exciting You This Week? Celebrity basketball game

1:52 - Cooper’s celebrity softball game

4:22 - Quick Hitters

4:58 - Reacting to Saquon on the cover of Madden 26, 99 overall

6:15 - NBA Finals: Who you got?

7:29 - Scottie Scheffler: GOAT?

8:36 - Exciting Bites presented by Cooper Cheese

11:01 - Quinyon Mitchell joins the show

11:24 - Growing up in Williston, Florida & pop warner football

13:44 - How Quinyon ended up at Toledo

15:09 - Quinyon’s first time playing football

16:03 - Who Quinyon models his game after

16:25 - Getting drafted to the Eagles, playing with Slay

16:53 - Quinyon’s family, mom raising 5 kids

20:07 - Quinyon’s recruiting process/career at Toledo, NIL

24:17 - Quinyon’s NFL Draft day experience

25:59 - Any teams Quinyon wanted to get drafted to?

26:15 - Quinyon once had 4 interceptions in one game

27:25 - Cooper and Quinyon’s rookie year, first impressions

29:06 - Quinyon’s Welcome to the NFL moment

30:56 - Going up against AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith in practice

31:20 - Quinyonamo Bay nickname

31:52 - Top 3 toughest receivers to cover

32:48 - Quinyon’s 1st two interceptions, couldn’t sleep

33:35 - Quinyon and Cooper’s botched celebration

34:42 - Pregame routines, handshakes

36:01 -  Biggest lesson from 1st year, Quinyon’s hobbies

37:27 - 1st impression on the city of Philadelphia, fans

40:58 - Quinyon at Super Bowl parade

42:45 - Biggest focus for the upcoming season

44:21 - Who’s Quinyon looking forward to facing?

44:44 - Personal goals for this season

45:46 - Fan Q&A

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Gillie Da King (Gillie Da Kid) joins Cooper DeJean & Reed Blankenship on the Podcast Exciting Mics Episode 3 to Talk about what REALLY Happened at Shedeur's Draft Party, His Favorite Memories as an Eagles Fan, Eagles Winning the Super Bowl, the moment he knew the "Exciting Whites" were great & more. Gillie Da King joins Exciting Mics for a high-energy conversation about his favorite Eagles moments, Shedeur Sanders’ draft night, and what it really means to rep Philadelphia. From iconic plays like DeSean Jackson’s punt return to Cooper DeJean’s Super Bowl pick-six, this episode is packed with unforgettable stories and behind-the-scenes insight. Hosts Reed Blankenship and Cooper DeJean also dive into locker room culture, personal growth, and what drives their passion for the game. Don’t miss this must-watch episode of Exciting Mics.

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Timestamps: 

00:00 - Intro

1:09 - What’s Exciting You This Week?

5:27 - Quick Hitters

7:08 - Gillie Da King joins the show

7:39 - How Gillie got his nickname

8:23 - Growing up in Philly

9:05 - Gillie apologizes to Reed

10:09 - Biggest shock to Cooper moving to Philly

11:11 - Cooper DeJawn

11:41 - How DO you say jawn?

12:20 - Gillie: unofficial mascot of the Eagles

13:25 - Where does the 2025 Eagles team rank all-time?

14:39 - Jalen Hurts/Jordan Mailata in Super Bowl

15:19 - How hard is it to get ready for this year?

17:04 - How much the team enjoys playing with eachother

18:13 - Cooper’s pick-6 hasn’t sunk in

19:28 - Gillie’s reaction to Sirianni’s extension

21:30 - Learning the NFL as a rookie

25:56 - Gillie at Shedeur Sanders’ draft party

26:45 - Gillie met Cooper’s parents at Super Bowl

27:42 - Eagles’ draft picks

28:05 - Rookies came ready to work/learning under veterans

29:12 - CJ Gardner Johnson on Cooper, Quinyon Mitchell

30:40 - Cooper/Reed’s promise to Gillie

31:58 - Gillie’s start in music

36:03 - Gillie’s podcast

36:20 - Who should be a guest on Exciting Mics?

37:50 - All-time favorite Eagles players

38:50 - Is Lane Johnson the greatest Eagles of all time?

39:30 - Top 3 Eagles moments of all-time

41:42 - Cooper's Welcome to the NFL moment

43:18 -  Reed’s Welcome to the NFL moment

44:15 - Gillie’s outro

45:04 - Exciting BITES

46:18 - Fan Q&A

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Saquon Barkley joins Cooper DeJean & Reed Blankenship on the Podcast Exciting Mics Episode 2 to talk about the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl WIN, joining the Eagles After Playing for the New York Giants, becoming the Highest Paid RB in NFL, where his SaQUAD Nickname comes from & more. NFL superstar Saquon Barkley talks about the controversial Tush Push ban and what it’s really like playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. From hilarious locker room moments to deep insights on leadership, injuries, and chasing greatness, this episode is packed with raw conversations and Super Bowl stories. Plus, hear about Saquon’s Met Gala experience, offseason grind, and wild takes on Pluto, golf, and TikTok conspiracies. Don’t miss one of the most authentic and entertaining NFL podcasts of the season — hit play and subscribe now!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
0:19 - Saquon Barkley joins the show
1:30 - What is exciting you this week?
2:57 - Schedule release day
3:46 - OTAs
6:08 - Hamstring strength test
7:18 - How IS Iowa?
8:24 - Saquon got paid because of Iowa
9:18 - What’s the most Saquon has squatted?
10:55 - 2024-2025 NFL Season
12:53 - ’24-’25 Eagles Top 5 NFL team of all time?
15:47 - Super Bowl victory
18:47 - Saquon predicted he’d be in the Super Bowl last year
20:30 - Super Bowl parade
23:20 - Should the tush push be banned?
26:03 - Elevator pitch to Roger Goodell
27:46 - Wildest conspiracy theories
30:33 - Can you name all the planets?
32:57 - Saquon highest paid RB in NFL history
41:09 - Saquon at the Met Gala
42:53 - Coolest person Saquon’s met
43:29 - Exciting Fits: Met Gala
45:26 - Saquon’s upbringing
47:15 - Are they nice in Iowa?
48:45 - Super Bowl winners from each hometown
50:08 - 2018 Draft class: STACKED
50:55 - Baker and Saquon’s rookie bet
51:50 - AJ Dillon’s quads are bigger than Saquon’s?
52:39 - Saquon’s outro
53:00 - Exciting Eats: Angelo’s
55:10 - Fan questions from Rory Cavin
1:00:44 - Episode outro

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Cooper DeJean & Reed Blankenship's First Podcast Episode of Exciting Mics that goes Behind the Scenes of Eagles Super Bowl Celebration & Parade, Cooper DeJean's funny untold story about NFL Draft Night, & More behind the backstory of this hilarious duo from the Philidelphia Eagles. Join Cooper & Reed on the first episode of Exciting Mics as they dive into hilarious NFL Draft prank calls, celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles' thrilling 2024 Super Bowl victory, and debate if an NFL team could actually defeat a gorilla! From insightful sports commentary and personal anecdotes to playful banter about cheesesteaks and Philly culture, this podcast episode promises endless entertainment. Subscribe and tune in weekly for more exciting conversations about sports, music, fashion, and beyond!!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome to Exciting Mics

01:50 - Weekly Exciting Moments (Country concerts & the Kentucky Derby)

03:12 - Could the Eagles Beat a Gorilla?!

06:07 - Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks Debate

08:15 - Philly Slang: "Water" vs. "Wooder"

09:31 - Reed Thinks He’s 85% Viking?!

12:37 - Exciting Eats

17:10 - Super Bowl Stories: From OTAs to the Win

28:34 - What the Parade Was Really Like

32:40 - Our Speech Flopped at the Rocky Steps

35:51 - Fat Rings & Ring Ceremony Hype

38:20 - Reed’s Proposal Story

45:06 - NFL Draft: Getting Picked vs. Passed Up

46:41 - Cooper’s Draft Day Prank Call :flushed:

52:17 - Howie Roseman Stories

53:16 - Rapid Fire to Close It Out

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