In this special Men’s Mental Health Month edition of Lowlights, Gevin and Dave sit down with former Nebraska Cornhusker and NFL player Jerrell Pippens for a powerful conversation about life after football, the importance of mental health, and how he’s working to redefine himself as an actor.

After the interview, Dave shares the saga of a rodent who’s taken up residence in his car. The guys break down the latest from the NBA and NHL playoffs, celebrate Coco Gauff’s historic French Open victory, and debate who truly deserves the title of MLB GOAT.

In this episode, the guys talk to retired pro football player Chris Carr about his unlikely journey from growing up with a single mother in Reno, Nevada, to starting in the NFL. Chris opens up about how he dealt with the intense pressure of college and pro football, made big plays in big moments, and continues to channel his fighting spirit as an immigration lawyer today. And he dishes about what he learned from playing alongside and against greats like Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Ed Reed.

Before the interview, Gevin breaks down the latest action in the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals, and Dave checks in on the Braves and Red Sox before building his ideal $15 NFL Lineup in this week’s game.

For this special Memorial Day episode, Gevin and Dave talk to Rashad King — their youngest and tallest guest to date — about growing up as a military brat. Rashad opens up about the discipline his parents' military service instilled in him, what it was like to move every few years, and how he tries to represent himself with pride on and off the court.

In this episode, the guys sit down with the remarkable Leland Melvin—former NFL wide receiver turned NASA astronaut—for an unforgettable conversation about perseverance, purpose, and finding your own “man in the yellow hat.” From the locker room to low Earth orbit, Melvin’s story is one of grit, grace, and making the most of second chances.

In Highlights, Dave breaks down the latest twists in the NBA Playoffs, Gevin challenges Dave to name pro sports teams with singular names (think: the Mammoth), and they both share their reactions to the newly released NFL schedule.

This week, the guys chat with retired safety John Booty about growing up in East Texas as the "knee baby" of his family, how he beat the odds to make it to the NFL, and how he stayed grounded during his 8-year playing career. It’s an emotional and inspirational conversation that runs a little longer than usual—for good reason. 

Before their interview with John, Dave provides a tearful update on his beloved Celtics, while Gevin recaps his recent visit to NFL headquarters, a road trip with his girlfriend, and early buzz from NFL rookie minicamps.

In this episode, the guys talk with Detroit Lions long snapper Hogan Hatten about his path to the NFL and how getting benched as a starting linebacker in college led him to one of football’s most specialized—and pressure-packed—positions. Hatten shares what it takes to succeed in a role most fans overlook and opens up about a recent illness that almost took him out.

Before the interview, Dave puts Gevin's sports knowledge to the test and sounds off on his hopes and dreams for the Celtics' postseason run, and Gevin gives an update on star Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson’s recovery.

In this episode, Gevin and Dave are joined by former NFL punter, activist, and author Chris Kluwe for a candid conversation about sports, free speech, and athlete activism. Kluwe opens up about his recent arrest for civil disobedience, shares why he’s never been afraid to take a stand despite the risks that come with protest, and calls on current superstars to follow his example.

Before getting into the interview, Dave and Gevin break down the biggest stories from the NFL Draft (yes, that means talking Shedeur Sanders), the early drama of the NBA Playoffs, and the Eagles' White House visit.

In this episode, Dave and Gevin sit down with Oliver Luck—former NFL quarterback, NCAA and XFL executive, and yes, Andrew Luck’s dad—to learn about how he coped with losing his starting QB job on the Oilers to future Hall of Famer Warren Moon and how he prepared himself while in the league for one of the most successful post-playing careers ever.

Before getting into the interview, Gevin and Dave honor Jackie Robinson’s legacy, break down the absurdity of the JD Vance NCAA trophy debacle, and go head-to-head in a fiercely fun NFL Draft trivia showdown that’s not to be missed.

In episode two of Lowlights, Gevin and Dave talk about Rory McIlroy's Masters win, Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking goal, and some heartbreaking news about the impact of the mental health crisis on professional athletes. They are joined by New England Patriot Truman Jones to discuss his transition from Harvard to the NFL, including how he fought his way from the practice squad to the active roster and won a Super Bowl along the way. 

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Welcome to Lowlights, a podcast about overcoming challenges in sports and life. Hosts Gevin Reynolds and Dave Cavell talk to the world's best athletes about some of their lowest moments and how they overcame them. In this first episode, Gevin and Dave talk to a man widely known now as former Congressman Colin Allred, but who not long ago was known as Tennessee Titan Colin Allred, undrafted linebacker out of Baylor. Through five years in the NFL, six years in the US House, and a campaign for US Senate, Colin suffered his fair share of losses and setbacks, both on the field and on the campaign trail. Tune into this episode to hear how faces his lowlights with humility and gratitude.

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