Baltimore Ravens GM Eric Decosta joins Adam Breneman on today's new episode of Next Up. In this episode, Eric Decosta opens up about his long journey becoming the Baltimore Ravens General Manager. Eric reveals the pivotal moment that landed him his first break in the sports industry, how patience has served him throughout his 28 years with the Ravens, and how he's quickly made a name for himself as one of the top executives in the NFL. Eric also discusses how he approached contract negotiations with Lamar Jackson, how he ultimately resigned the MVP-caliber QB, his plans to revamp the Ravens' roster, his draft strategy, and more. 

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Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo).

CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

01:32-Catching

01:52-Most Pivotal Moment 

04:51-Early Career

07:30-Evaluating High Performers 

09:17-Inspiration to Become a GM

11:27-Staying in Baltimore 

15:10-Climbing the Corporate Ladder

19:51-Managing the Salary Cap

22:30-Building for the Future vs. Winning Now 

27:41-Analytics vs. Intuition 

32:14-Draft Day Strategy

38:39-High Performers

39:47-Resigning Lamar Jackson

43:21-Evaluating Players

46:05-Navigating Relationships as a GM

48:28-Other GM’s

50:37-Cutting Players 

53:40-Managing Family Life

UFL President Russ Brandon joins Adam Breneman on today's new episode of Next Up. Russ Brandon talks about his journey working in sports, from serving as the Buffalo Bills GM to now being the President of the UFL. Russ shares the vision for the UFL that he's helping build alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, why he decided to take over as the UFL's President, the impact of the XFL merger, and more.

*This interview was filmed on Radio Row at the 2024 Super Bowl*

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Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo).

CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

01:37-Catching Up

02:07-Vision for the UFL

06:22-Becoming UFL’s President

07:45-Working with the Bills

10:39-Evaluating Players & Draft Process

13:13-Leadership Philosophy

Green Bay Packers QB Sean Clifford joins Adam Breneman on today's new episode of Next Up. Sean Clifford is a former Penn State Nittany Lion and current backup QB to Jordan Love on the Green Bay Packers. In this episode, Sean Clifford reflects back on his draft day experience, rookie season with the Packers, how he's navigated Matt LaFleur’s system and more.

*This interview was filmed on Radio Row at the 2024 Super Bowl*

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Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo).

CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

01:26-Catching Up

02:32-Draft Experience

06:21-2023 season

09:11-Adjusting to the NFL

10:16-Juggling Business Ventures

11:20-Rapid Fire

Washington Commanders WR Jahan Dotson joins Adam Breneman on today's new episode of Next Up. Jahan Dotson reflects back on his playing days at Penn State, from navigating NIL during his senior season to his funniest James Franklin stories. Jahan also talks about his adjustment to the NFL, his performance this past season with the Washington Commanders, the Kliff Kingsbury hire, and recent rumors circling in the Commanders' QB room... 

*This interview was filmed on Radio Row at the 2024 Super Bowl*

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Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo).

CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

01:15-Catching Up

02:25-James Franklin & Penn State Career

06:46-Draft Experience

07:11-NIL

08:24-Reflecting on Last Season

11:04-Kliff Kingsbury

11:36-Commanders QB Rumors

12:28-Goals for 2024

12:42-How Penn State Can Win a Championship  

13:10-Rapid Fire

Pawn Stars owner and reality TV star Rick Harrison joins Adam Breneman on today's new episode of Next Up. Rick Harrison reveals how he built his iconic store, The Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, using the power of reality TV. Rick talks about the early days of Pawn Stars, including how he duped Hollywood producers into giving him a TV show, the craziest item he's seen a customer bring in, and what goes into selecting the items you see on TV.

*This interview was filmed on Radio Row at the 2024 Super Bowl*

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Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo).

CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

01:58-Building Pawn Stars

04:55-Strangest Sale

06:07-Advice to Entrepreneurs 

08:32-Greatest Life Lesson

10:02-Business Ventures

11:26-Assessment Process 

14:11-Most Famous Contact

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert joins Adam Breneman on today's new episode of Next Up. Raheem Mostert talks about the highs and lows of his NFL journey, from getting cut multiple times to his record-breaking season with the Miami Dolphins in 2023. Raheem also talks about having to overcome adversity early in his upbringing, his chemistry with QB Tua Tagovailoa, and his welcome to the NFL moment. 

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Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo).

CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

03:10-Super Bowl & Podcasting Journey

06:07-2023 Season

09:53-Playing w/ Tua Tagovailoa

10:39-Welcome to the NFL Moment

14:01-Pivotal Moment in Raheem’s Career

17:53-Raheem's Upbringing 

22:25-First NFL Paycheck

23:53-Investment Strategy

26:15-RM Collective

29:41-Overcoming Adversity in the NFL

35:39-Reflecting on 2023 Season

40:43-Getting Cut in the NFL

45:30-Tua Tagovailoa

49:40-Best & Worst Pieces of Advice

52:31-Favorite NFL Cities

53:37-Navigating Fame

54:41-Raheem's Why

ESPN analyst Marcus Spears joins Adam Breneman on today's new episode of Next Up. ESPN analyst Marcus Spears joins Adam Breneman on today's new episode of Next Up. Marcus Spears reveals his take on why Nick Saban actually retired from college football, shares his thoughts on Dan Orlovsky, discusses what the future of college football could hold, and more.

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Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo).

CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

02:34-Sandwich Talk

05:00-Nick Saban’s Retirement 

07:19-Broadcasting Journey

11:28-LSU’s Path to the CFP

12:53-Overcoming Adversity 

14:26-Rapid Fire Questions

New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson and TikTok influencer Chanen Johnson join Adam Breneman on today's new episode of Next Up. Juwan Johnson has found success on the football field as a tight end for the New Orleans Saints, but what he's built off it alongside his wife, Chanen Johnson, is even more impressive. Together, the two have built up a massive following on social media and emerged as one of the most famous couples in the NFL. In this podcast, learn about how they've built their brand, the highs and lows of Juwan's NFL journey, and what the future looks like for Ju & Chan.  

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Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo).

CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

03:15-Balancing Fame

04:27-Juwan & Chanen’s Love Story 

06:12-Overcoming Adversity at Penn State

07:32-Transferring to Oregon

12:37-NFL Draft Process

15:27-Content Creation Journey

19:44-Ju & Chan’s Social Media Team

22:45-Content Strategy

25:18-Life of an NFL Wife

27:34-Opening up on Social Media

30:26-Ju & Chan Goals

31:35-Advice for Working in Sports

35:15-Juwan’s Pivotal NFL Moment

38:43-Picking an Agent

40:10-Hiring a Manager

42:12-Parenting

45:55-Contract Negotiations in the NFL

50:22-Investing Strategy

51:15-Lessons Learned

52:37-Ju & Chan’s Why

54:40-Live Q&A

Boston College Head Coach Jeff Hafley joins Adam Breneman on today's new episode of Next Up. Jeff Hafley gets personal about his entire coaching journey -- from starting out as a graduate assistant, coaching in the NFL alongside the likes of Kyle Shanahan and Mike McDaniel, and finally becoming the head coach for Boston College Football. Coach Hafley also shares his thoughts on the current state of NIL in college football, transfer portal tampering, and the challenges faced as a head coach in the NIL era. Tune in for another great episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman! 

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

03:10-Catching Up

05:00-Taking the BC Job

08:44-Handling Staff & Recruiting Cycle 

15:20-Building a Roster 

17:39-Culture at BC

19:47-Coaching Journey

26:08-Toughest Job Interview 

31:26-Becoming BC’s Head Coach

35:22-Changes Needed at BC

37:17-Trends in College Football

38:50-Hafley’s Defensive Scheme

40:08-Rule Changes for CFB

41:42-Evaluating Players

44:43-Keeping Players at BC

45:56-NIL & Transfer Portal

48:53-Thomas Castellanos

50:58-BC’s Future

53:12-Best Piece of Advice 

55:51-Overcoming Adversity 

59:01-Motivation

Penn State TE Theo Johnson joins Adam Breneman on today's special episode of Next Up. Theo Johnson gets personal about the highs and lows of his Penn State career, his expectations for the NFL, playing for Coach James Franklin, and more. Tune in for another great episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman! 

*This interview was filmed on December 29th*

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

03:03-Catching Up 

04:16-Opting Out + Bowl Week 

05:51-TV Potential 

07:20-Theo’s Upbringing

09:32-Overcoming Adversity

12:39-Transitioning from Canada to Penn State

14:07-Theo’s Locker Room Speech 

15:28-Is Penn State Elite?

17:15-Covid Journey 

18:28-Looking Forward to the NFL

22:40-Theo’s Strengths

23:41-Favorite Penn State Moment

25:00-Rapid Fire Questions 

27:07-NFL Combine Goals

29:23-More Rapid Fire