Great Dane Nation

On the tenth episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by New Orleans Saints legend Bobby Hebert (02:30 – 49:47). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll), where Tom has one simple question for Morten – Which is the better nickname, “Cajun Cannon” or “The Great Dane?” (01:23).

We then move to our interview with Bobby, where he discusses a wide array of topics: the passing of his father, Bobby Hebert Sr., and the incredible legacy he is leaving behind (03:50); LSU head coach Ed Orgeron talking with his dad while he was in the hospital battling COVID-19 (05:46); his son, T-Bob Hebert, choosing to play at LSU, and what Bobby Hebert Sr. thought about T-Bob’s college recruitment process (07:58); playing his college ball at Northwestern State, and why attending a small school helped prepare him for the pro level in ways that bigger programs wouldn’t have been able to at the time (10:41); why he was the first college football player ever to wear a flak jacket (15:25); the series of events that led to him joining the USFL instead of the NFL (16:10); why he would have never achieved the success he did in the NFL if it weren’t for his time in the USFL (18:22); why he went from signing with the Seattle Seahawks to a record-breaking signing bonus with his hometown New Orleans Saints (21:48); the special experience of playing quarterback for the team he grew up rooting for (28:08); why the talented Saints teams of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s were never able to get over the hump and make it to a Super Bowl (31:05); why the demise of Drew Brees has been greatly exaggerated (32:51); the origin of his amazing nickname, “Cajun Cannon” (36:00); his thoughts on Taysom Hill, and why he doesn’t think he’ll be the next full-time quarterback for the Saints (37:38); what’s actually going on with Michael Thomas (40:14); why this year is “Super Bowl or bust” for the Saints, and all of the wasted opportunities the team has had with Brees at the helm (42:17); what went wrong with Dan Quinn as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons (43:46); why Bobby thinks Sean Payton would embrace the idea of bringing Matt Ryan in as the next quarterback of the Saints (44:59); why Raheem Morris won’t be the next head coach of the Falcons after this season (46:17); and his career in radio, and why he loves working at WWL Radio in New Orleans (47:32).

Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Paul Bovi for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (52:27 – 01:02:01). Are the Saints legit threats to make it back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2009? Paul explains why he thinks so (53:29). Plus, the guys discuss the Steelers bid for 9-0 against the Bengals (55:10), a battle between the struggling Patriots and the defending NFL MVP in Lamar Jackson (57:39), and the rookie showdown of the year between Justin Herbert and Tua Tagovailoa (59:46).

Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he dares his listeners to sit down with Bobby Hebert (01:02:01).

On the ninth episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his Pro Football Hall of Fame brother and New York Jets legend Joe Namath (03:45 – 55:25). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) to talk about a big few days for Morten, both for his alma mater and his personal life! Morten breaks down Michigan State’s huge upset victory over #13 Michigan, and let’s just say he’s a very proud Spartan after that performance (01:42). Morten then talks about participating in his very first U.S. Presidential Election on Tuesday, as he became a U.S. citizen last year (02:18).

We then move to our interview with Joe, where he discusses a wide array of topics: remaining safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic (04:56); growing up in the blue collar suburbs of Pittsburgh (05:22); how lucky he was to work and play for the original ownership group of the New York Jets (07:19); Sonny Werblin negotiating contracts with him at Ronald Regan’s house before he was a politician (08:44); being star-struck when meeting Rocky Marciano and actor Pat O’Brien on a U.S.O. tour in Vietnam (09:36); talking about his famous guarantee ahead of Super Bowl III (10:55); the origin of the “Broadway Joe” nickname (11:43); how little players were paid during his era, and what he thinks about the Patrick Mahomes contract (14:26); his thoughts on the 0-8 Jets and why he thinks Adam Gase should keep his job as head coach (16:32); why he thinks Trevor Lawrence would be a great fit for the Jets, and why no one would pass on him at #1 in the NFL Draft (20:54); insight into why Eli Manning didn’t want to play in San Diego (22:15); leaving the Jets to play for the Los Angeles Rams in his final season (24:18); why he chose to retire and head into “show business” (28:05); hanging out with Elvis Presley in Las Vegas (29:15); how he became friends with Mickey Mantle (30:54); meeting Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, and what Frank’s nickname was for Joe (34:26); how he became friends with Muhammad Ali (35:17); dealing with adversity in the public light (37:35); the impact Paul “Bear” Bryant had on his life while playing college football at Alabama (39:16); his thoughts on the amazing success of Nick Saban at Alabama, and why Saban didn’t have similar success in the NFL (42:28); him and Morten talking about their favorite Kenny Stabler stories (46:16); the story behind his famous fur coat (50:04); and why philanthropy is so important to him (52:45).

Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Kevin Rogers for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (57:05 – 01:05:49). Are the 2020 Jets going to be the next team in NFL history to go 0-16? Kevin tells us why he doesn’t think so (58:18). Plus, the guys take a look at the powerhouse Seahawks heading to Buffalo to take on the 6-2 Bills (59:36), Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens looking for a bounce back against a strong Colts defense in Indianapolis (01:00:53), and the Steelers looking to remain undefeated as they had to Dallas to take on the beat-up Cowboys (01:02:58).

Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he writes a letter to his friend Broadway Joe, reflecting on his incredible career and legacy (01:05:49).

On the eighth episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his Pro Football Hall of Fame brother and San Francisco 49ers legend Ronnie Lott (07:34 – 36:06). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) to talk about the weekend that was in the football world. There was a “quadruple-doink” this weekend in a college football game between Rice and Middle Tennessee State. Morten talks about this incredibly rare kicking occurrence, and whether or not he ever fell victim to the dreaded “doink” on a field goal attempt (01:26). With the Pittsburgh Steelers beating the Tennessee Titans to become the lone undefeated team remaining in the NFL, Morten talks about the mentality of heading into a game against a powerhouse opponent (04:31). Finally, Morten rants about that dreadful showing by Michigan State in their home opener against Rutgers (05:26).

We then move to our interview with Ronnie, where he discusses a wide array of topics: coming up in an era of violent hitters (08:16); whether or not he would succeed in today’s game as a defensive back with game having changed so much since his retirement (10:07); the key to being a great tackler, and why bad tackling fundamentals may have contributed to Luke Kuechly’s early retirement (13:20); why his time playing high school football was the best time of his life (15:33); what makes George Kittle so special (17:47); why playing the tough New Orleans Saints defense twice a year throughout the 1980s helped the 49ers be who they were (21:36); the people, players and coaches that set the tempo for the 49ers dynasty in the 1980s (21:56); why he still believes Joe Montana is the greatest quarterback of all-time (26:19); having Steve Young in the locker room while Joe Montana was still clearly “the guy,” and why this year’s Lakers with LeBron James might be a good comparison (27:41); why he cherishes his first Super Bowl ring more than the others (29:24); playing college football at USC with Marcus Allen, and how that helped him learn to be a champion (30:12); his time with the Los Angeles Raiders, and his relationship with Al Davis (31:28); and finishing his career with the New York Jets playing under a young Pete Carroll (33:37).

Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Brian Edwards for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (41:03 – 49:10). After a dominating performance on the road in New England against the Patriots, is it time for us to rethink the 49ers’ ceiling as we move forward through the NFL season (42:13)? Plus, the guys talk about a huge AFC North matchup between the Steelers and Ravens (43:48), the Green Bay Packers looking to keep it rolling against the struggling Minnesota Vikings (45:19), and Justin Herbert going for his second career win on the road against the Denver Broncos (46:34).

Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about his friend Ronnie Lott, and how his professionalism on the field translates to everything he does off the field (49:10).

On the seventh episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his Pro Football Hall of Fame brother and Minnesota Vikings legend Cris Carter (08:55 – 43:18). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) to talk about the weekend that was in the football world (00:51). Brandon McManus accounted for all of the Denver Broncos’ scoring in their 18-12 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. Morten says this is a perfect example of why the kicker position is wholly underrated across the sport (01:34). We then talk about a fight between a kicker and his teammate from the UCF-Memphis game over the weekend, and Morten tells a story about the one time he was almost beat up for missing a field goal (04:30). Finally, Morten tells us how he’s feeling ahead of Michigan State’s 2020 home opener against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (07:21).

We then move to our interview with Cris, where he discusses a wide array of topics: a few of the major changes in his life since the beginning of quarantine (09:52); why Cris spent quality time with Morten’s son on Hall of Fame weekend when Morten was inducted (10:59); why being a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame has been the greatest experience of his life (13:22); why sports was a safe haven for him as he grew up in a single-parent home (15:08); why he decided to name himself after Cris Collinsworth (16:25); battling drug and alcohol addiction at a young age (18:00); why Buddy Ryan losing trust in Cris may have saved his life (19:06); the impact that the great Reggie White had on his life (22:25); his fond memories of the 1998 Vikings, and his loss to Morten’s Atlanta Falcons in the 1998 NFC Championship Game (27:56); Morten gives his point of view of the 1998 NFC Championship Game (31:59); his opinion of why the Eagles and Vikings are both struggling in the 2020 NFL season (36:49); his relationship with Dalvin Cook, and why the Vikings running back is a special player both on and off the field (40:05); and his secret to happiness (41:25).

Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Kevin Rogers for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (46:02 – 55:46). With the Philadelphia Eagles sitting at 1-4-1, is it time for the 2017 Super Bowl Champions to move on from Carson Wentz? Kevin shares his thoughts on the Eagles and the abysmal NFC East (47:13). Plus, the guys take a look at the battle of the “undefeateds” between the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers (49:09), an NFC West showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals (51:00), and Tom Brady’s name on the marquee for the first time in Las Vegas as the Raiders host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (53:08).

Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about his friend Cris Carter, and how the traits that made him an elite wide receiver have shaped him into an elite human being (55:46).

On the sixth episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his Pro Football Hall of Fame brother and Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus (10:09 – 43:40). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) to talk about the weekend that was in the NFL (01:12). The guys lead off with a conversation about Dak Prescott’s devastating injury, and whether Morten had ever seen anything like that in his 25 years in the league (01:19). Then, Morten weighs in on the benching of Michael Thomas in New Orleans, and how it reminds him of an incident with Craig “Ironhead” Heyward during his days with the Saints (03:48). He also relates this incident to playing with Randy Moss in Minnesota in 2004 (06:49). Morten also shares his thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons firing Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff, and what’s next for his former team (08:13).

We then move to our interview with Dick, where he discusses a wide array of topics: replacing Bill George and the creation of the middle linebacker position (10:52); why he chose to play for the Chicago Bears in the NFL instead of the Denver Broncos in the AFL (12:07); how close he was to signing with the New York Jets (17:24); extended thoughts on the passing of his great friend Gale Sayers (19:01); his time playing at the University of Illinois and the unveiling of his statue on campus last year (26:47); the Bears amazing legacy at the linebacker position, and why he thinks the organization has been so successful at this position (28:09); how he made a career of avoiding unnecessary contact while still being one of the most ferocious tacklers in NFL history (30:35); what exactly goes on at the bottom of the pile on a football field (32:52); a poem that Deacon Jones used to recite about Dick (33:29); what got him into acting and why it became his career after retiring from football (35:09); and his work with the Butkus Award and Butkus Foundation, and how he’s helping save lives through a program that saved his own life (38:55).

Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Mark Franco for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (47:13 – 54:00). With Chicago sitting at 4-1, are the Nick Foles-led Bears a legit threat in the NFC? Mark shares his thoughts (48:00). They also talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the red-hot Cleveland Browns (48:47), the battle of the GOATs between Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers (50:13), and a matchup of two first place teams in the AFC looking to bounce back as the Kansas City Chiefs head to Buffalo to take on the Bills (51:21).

Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about his friend Dick Butkus, and how he redefined what it meant to be a linebacker (54:00).

On the fifth episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his Pro Football Hall of Fame brother and Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly (10:58 – 32:18). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) to talk about the weekend that was in the NFL (01:23). The guys lead off with a conversation about Monday night’s game between the Chiefs and Patriots, and FreezePops goes on an epic rant about his disdain for Brian Hoyer (01:38). Then, the guys debut a new feature on the podcast called “Morten’s Former Team Power Rankings,” where Morten ranks the current state of his former employers – the Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants (06:09).

We then move to our interview with Jim, where he discusses a wide array of topics: why he loves what he’s seeing from Josh Allen, even though he wishes he would run a lot less (11:51); the advice he gave Josh that he learned while playing quarterback at Miami (13:03); why the addition of Stefon Diggs reminds him of the Bills adding James Lofton in 1989 (14:10); the special bond the 1990s Bills have with each other, why that contributed to their unprecedented success, and the active group chat they’re all in today that Jim says can get pretty lively (15:53); an update on his health (19:27); how he has teamed up with the Pro Football Hall of Fame to make a movie about his life (20:40); the lessons he has learned from his battle with cancer (21:52); why Joe Paterno and Penn State recruited Jim to play linebacker, not quarterback (24:21); what he was able to help establish at the University of Miami (25:19); why he has no regrets with starting off his pro career in the USFL (26:22); why he doesn’t know whether spring football will ever work, even with the success of the XFL earlier this year (27:16); where he thinks he fits in the pantheon of all-time great quarterbacks, and why he’s incredibly proud of his four straight trips to the Super Bowl (29:33); and why he doesn’t want to see the “Bills Mafia” jumping off cars into tables (31:35).

Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Kevin Rogers for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (37:55 – 47:10). Are the Buffalo Bills actually legit at 4-0? Kevin tells us why he’s not so fast to crown them as AFC East champs just yet (39:18). They also talk about the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Las Vegas Raiders as heavy favorites at Arrowhead (41:00), the in-state rivalry game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles (42:35), and the Indianapolis Colts as road favorites against the Cleveland Browns (44:26).

Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about his friend Jim Kelly, and how being “Kelly Tough” defined his life well before the cancer diagnosis (47:10).

On the fourth episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his Pro Football Hall of Fame brother and Denver Broncos legend Terrell Davis (04:16 – 48:01). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) to talk about breaking news in the NFL (01:24). With the recent outbreak of COVID-19 within the Tennessee Titans organization, the NFL has announced that the Titans’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers this week is going to be postponed, with the possibility of the game being played on either Monday or Tuesday night. Morten gives his instant reaction, and the guys share their desire for “Tuesday Night Football” becoming a permanent fixture in the football schedule moving forward (02:08).

We then move to our interview with Terrell, where he discusses a wide array of topics: being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the same year as Morten (05:52); how Morten spent the day of the induction drinking with his buddies at an Irish pub to stay loose before his big speech, while Terrell sat around and stressed over what he’d say at the podium (07:12); why Terrell is jealous of Morten for bailing on post-ceremony obligations to hit his after-party early (10:27); why winning Super Bowl MVP in his hometown was special, but wasn’t as fun of a night as it could have been (12:20); why dealing with migraines during Super Bowl XXXII forced him to party extra hard after beating Morten in Super Bowl XXXIII (14:15); Morten’s “losers party” after losing to Terrell in the Super Bowl (15:15); why he ranks his first Super Bowl victory over his second (16:45); dealing with the adversity of being on a football team at Long Beach State when the program was cut (17:34); why he wanted to transfer to UCLA, but ended up landing at Georgia (21:30); why he butted heads with Georgia head coach Ray Goff, and how that led to Terrell learning some of the most important lessons in his life (23:53); how he was able to rise from 6th to 1st on the Broncos depth chart during his rookie training camp (33:20); how a huge play on special teams in a preseason game changed how the Broncos felt about him (35:42); a rundown of Terrell’s incredible four-year stretch to open his NFL career (39:50); why he believes Von Miller is the 2nd greatest Bronco of all-time (41:35); his unique connection to Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (42:30); why Terrell’s story about Lindsay resonates so much with Morten (45:00); and the embarrassing statistic that both Terrell and Morten share (46:25).

Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Kevin Rogers for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (50:21 – 58:37). With the Broncos playing on Thursday Night Football against the New York Jets, the guys talk about what Denver’s ceiling can be this season with a banged-up Drew Lock (51:08). They also talk about the Patriots heading into Kansas City for a marquee match-up in the AFC (52:48), the Ravens as heavy road favorites in their regional rivalry game against Washington (54:41), and the Monday Night Football match-up between the red-hot Green Packers and the ice-cold Atlanta Falcons (56:31).

Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about his friend Terrell Davis, and how he has taken the meaning of the word “efficiency” to a whole new level (58:37).

On the third episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his Pro Football Hall of Fame brother and Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris (07:41 – 39:26). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) to talk about week 2 of the NFL season (01:06). Before they dive into the storylines from week 2, Morten explains why he’s now calling Tom by his new nickname, “Tommy Corporate” (01:10). The guys then dive into the Saints losing to the Raiders in their Las Vegas debut, and why the demise of Drew Brees is almost certainly being overstated by the media (03:06). Morten then tells us why he thinks there have been so many ACL injuries in the early going of this NFL season (05:40).

We then move to our interview with Franco, where he discusses a wide array of topics: why he was so upset when he was drafted by the Steelers in the 1972 NFL Draft (10:36); why he never thought about attending college growing up, let alone playing college football (13:08); his humble beginnings growing up on Fort Dix in New Jersey, and why that diverse community was so important in shaping the man he would become (14:01); why he credits his community’s great school system for teaching him how to read (17:02); how baseball and basketball were his first loves, and why he never played football as a young kid (18:56); how he settled on Penn State as his college of choice, and why his Italian heritage was an enormous factor (20:28); why he never thought about playing in the NFL, even when he was one of the best college football players in the country for the Nittany Lions (24:13); what the biggest contributor was to the 1970s Steelers’ success (28:30); the origins of the “Franco Harris Italian Army,” and how Frank Sinatra became an official member of the army at a practice in 1972 (29:37); the piece of coaching advice from Joe Paterno that he credits for the “Immaculate Reception” (34:09); his unceremonious exit from Pittsburgh, and his one season with the Seattle Seahawks (35:40); the amazing coaching legacy of the Steelers, and what that says about the organization (37:19); and why he feels like the Steelers should do more in free agency, as opposed to just working with players they’ve drafted (38:06).

Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Paul Bovi for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (40:50 – 50:44). They talk about the 2-0 start for the Steelers, and whether or not they feel Pittsburgh is a legit threat to win the AFC this season (41:35). They also talk about the showcase on Monday Night Football between Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes (43:55), a battle between Canton-bound quarterbacks on Sunday Night Football as the Packers head to New Orleans (46:02), and a possible high-scoring affair between the Cowboys and Seahawks (48:12).

Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about Franco Harris, and how his unique path has turned him into a role model for all of us (50:44).

On the second episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his longtime friend and Kansas City Chiefs legend Trent Green (05:57 – 51:23). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) to talk about week 1 of the NFL season (01:14). The guys talk about Cam Newton’s big debut for the Patriots, and how different their offense looks without Tom Brady at the helm (01:54). Morten also weighs in on the complicated debut of Stephen Gostkowski with the Titans, as he misses four kicks – 3 FGs, 1 PAT – but still manages to hit the game-winner to give Tennessee a week 1 victory in Denver (3:07).

We then move to our interview with Trent, where he discusses a wide array of topics: getting an NFL season going during a pandemic (7:45); working with his new broadcast partner for the 2020 season, Kevin Harlan (9:36); how he got started in broadcasting, and why quarterbacks seem to make great color commentators (10:50); a hilarious story about Morten calling games for NFL Europe in the early 2000s (13:54); being a journeyman quarterback in the early part of his career, as he was cut by the San Diego Chargers and British Columbia Lions (CFL), and sat on the bench in Washington (19:53); the unique experience of by a star quarterback at a “basketball school,” as he shared a campus with Bob Knight at Indiana (20:54); suffering a devastating knee injury in the final preseason game of the 1999 season, and having to watch his St. Louis Rams have an all-time great season en route to a Super Bowl victory (24:35); mentoring a young Kurt Warner during his years in St. Louis (29:14); a hilarious story about Morten joining the Chiefs, and Trent reacting to how old Morten was at the time (33:17); why the 8-8 Chiefs in 2002 were actually better than the 13-3 Chiefs in 2003 (34:22); a story about Morten’s first game with the Chiefs, and why it was one of the wildest finishes in either one of their careers (35:07); how Dick Vermeil’s emphasis on building team chemistry helped make the Chiefs a force in the early 2000s (38:28); how Tony Gonzalez paved the way for the dominant pass-catching tight ends in today’s NFL (41:25); Trent’s thoughts on today’s Chiefs, and why we should all pump the breaks on the dynasty tag for now (44:54); talking about his sons playing college football – Derek Green at SMU and T.J. Green at Northwestern (48:44); and how calling games in empty stadiums is going to be a strange experience (50:55).

Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Kevin Rogers for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (52:46 – 01:03:29). They talk about the dangerous new toy in the potent Kansas City offense is, and how difficult it’s going to be to slow down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (53:33). They also talk about Sunday’s star-studded match-up between Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson (55:32), the Sunday Night Football game in Seattle between the Seahawks and Patriots (57:29), and the Dallas Cowboys’ home opener against the Atlanta Falcons (01:00:18).

Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about the incredible resiliency of Trent Green, and how this trait has shaped him both on and off the football field (01:03:29).

On the inaugural episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his longtime friend and New Orleans Saints legend Archie Manning (07:03 – 48:19). But first, he talks about why he’s getting into the podcast game, what type of guests we can expect along the way, and what kind of conversations he’ll be having with his old friends from week-to-week (01:26). We then meet Morten’s sidekick “TommyFreezePops” (Tom Carroll), who explains the origin of his nickname and what his role on the podcast will be (03:20).

We then move in to our interview with Archie, where he discusses a wide array of topics: the beginning of their 30+ year friendship (10:06); the unceremonious ending to his Pro Bowl-caliber NFL career (10:51); the tragic death of his father and how that impacted his early athletic career (12:31); how close he was to playing in the MLB instead of the NFL (14:59); why the Manning family dictates the speed limit on the campus at Ole Miss (20:26); why Cooper Manning may have been the best athlete of all three Manning boys (24:08); a hilarious story about a 10-year-old Peyton Manning roasting his youth basketball coach (29:06); the reason why Peyton has yet to become a color commentator for NFL games (31:59); on whether or not he felt Eli Manning got a “fair shake” at the end of his run with the Giants (34:40); on his conversations with Drew Brees, and why he believes he’ll finish his career in New Orleans (39:34); why he believes the Saints are the favorites to win the NFC South in 2020 (41:44); college football’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic (44:42); and why he thinks LSU is going to have another great season (45:45).

Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Kevin Rogers of VegasInsider.com, where they preview the marquee games of the NFL Week 1 slate (52:10 – 01:12:16). They preview Thursday night’s opener between the Chiefs and Texans (53:18), the Patriots first game with Cam Newton at the helm as they take on the Dolphins (55:59), the Browns on the road facing Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens (59:37), and Tom Brady’s debut with the Buccaneers as they head to New Orleans to take on Drew Brees and the Saints (01:02:38). Plus, the guys give you their favorite prop bet heading into the 2020 regular season (01:06:14).

Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about the amazing legacy and impact of Archie Manning and the Manning family on the game of football (01:12:16).