Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Brandon and Ian discuss a wide range of topics including Aaron Rodgers seeking a new team, Mike Mularkey's admission of feeding Ian false information, Jordan Schultz confronting Ian at Starbucks, and more.

-:42: Knowing where Aaron Rodgers will go?

-1:53: Who’s holding it up?

-2:45: The fun of chasing a story like Rodgers’ free agency

-4:20: Reaching out to Rodgers directly?

-6:29: Is Rodgers’ inner circle tighter lipped than others?

-7:56: Tips coming from unexpected sources

-9:25: Hearing from Mike Mularkey?

-10:59: Navigating first day of free agency without X

-14:30: Relationship with Pat McAfee

-15:52: Adam Schefter and McAfee

-16:28: Paying attention to the reports of ESPN maybe buying NFL Network

-17:38: Could Ian do his job better as an independent than working for a large media company?

-19:23: Starbucks confrontation with Jordan Schultz

-23:03: Being “part of the story”

-26:07: Is the insider profession tough to break in?

-27:20: Is there frustration seeing outsiders occasionally breaking stories?

-29:21: Importance of giving appropriate credit

-32:57: Is there an expiration date as an insider?

-34:39: Juan Soto to the Mets

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