On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Lorenzo Neal, former All-Pro fullback turned broadcaster and businessman, joins Peanut and Roman on the show. Lorenzo starts out sharing how cigarettes are involved in his welcome to the NFL moment. Lorenzo was also known as a world-class wrestler, and Roman shares the story how a teammate found that out the hard way in a restaurant parking lot. Later, Lorenzo discuses what it was like to block for running back greats LaDanian Tomlinson, Corey Dillon, Eddie George, and Mike Alstott. And we hear why Lorenzo credits to his grandmother for his 221-consecutive games played streak. Lorenzo also shares how his life mantra has guided his post-NFL path and led to success in the media and business worlds. All this, and more, in a conversation you won’t want o miss.

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, DeShaun Foster, former Panthers and 49ers running back and current head coach at UCLA, joins Peanut and Roman. DeShaun shares how he’s adjusting to the head coach lifestyle, and how it helps to have a Super Bowl-winning coach in Eric Bieniemy by his side. He also reveals what happened while he watched Super Bowl 58 led to him getting the job. DeShaun calls coaching his life’s calling, and tells the guys why he’s not afraid to be his authentic self with players. And, you won’t want to miss what he says is his most vivid memory of playing in Super Bowl 58. Here’s a hint…it involves text messages and Janet Jackson. All that, and more, in a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert joins Peanut and Roman. They start out talking about Raheem making waves as a teenage surfing prodigy, and why he turned down a contract to turn pro with Billabong at 14 years old. Raheem chose to pursue football, and he shares his journey going from college wide receiver, to journeyman running back, to now being a centerpiece in the Dolphins high-flying offense. Later, Raheem and Peanut share their special teams stories and say why you have to be a certain type if "dawg" to be a gunner. Lastly, Raheem turns the table on Peanut and Roman to get their perspectives on how to handle the NFL transition. 

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Bills defensive back Aaron Williams joins Peanut and Roman. Aaron is a man of many jobs, he’s a trainer, coach, model, you name it…and he joins the guys to share the many ways he’s channeled his competitive spirit after football. Aaron shares how despite making it big in the NFL he hasn’t forgotten his small-town Texas roots, and actively gives back to high school students in his hometown of McNeil. He also talks about walking away from the game after his second serious neck injury, and he describes the feeling of being partially paralyzed from one point. Later, Aaron talks about how those injuries have impacted his ability to participate in his true love: horseback riding. All that, and more, in a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts episode, former running back Joique Bell joins Peanut and Roman. Joique shares his journey from being undrafted out of Wayne State University to making a name for himself with the Detroit Lions. We also hear how improbable Joique reaching the NFL was considering he grew up in poverty and before he realized his NFL dreams, he was a security guard for the Lions. In his second act Joique has turned his attention to giving back to his community through his foundation and sharing the principles of financial literacy he learned with the next generation. All that, and more, in a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former veteran linebacker and Super Bowl champion turned Hollywood screenwriter Spencer Paysinger joins Peanut and Roman. Spencer turned in a productive seven-year NFL career that included winning Super Bowl XLVI with the New York Giants. After retirement, he immediately found success as a Hollywood screenwriter with his hit show “All-American.” Spencer takes us on a journey from teaching himself screenwriting, to creating a hit network TV show. He also opens up about how he’s constantly working to gain respect as a writer and producer, and not as a football player working in Hollywood. Spencer also details us upcoming projects, and shares who made his personal Mount Rushmore of influence. All that, and more, in a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former All-Pro receiver turned private equity businessman Muhsin Muhammad joins Peanut and Roman. The guys start out talking Super Bowls, including Muhsin’s record-setting touchdown catch in Super Bowl XXXVIII and playing with Peanut in Super Bowl XLI. Muhsin later shares how legendary coach Nick Saban’s forgiveness changed the trajectory of his life. In the NFL, Muhsin was known as a hothead early in his career, and he tells the guys how Hall of Famer Reggie White’s influence helped him eventually bloom into a team captain.

Muhsin started to prepare for life after football while he played. He shares his decision to attend Wharton Business School, which led him to achieve success in the world of private equity. And Muhsin gives flowers to the four people who made his personal Mount Rushmore. All that, and more, in a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former USC legend and 16-year veteran quarterback Rodney Peete joins Peanut and Roman. Rodney discusses what it was like being runner-up to Barry Sanders in the Heisman Trophy race then becoming his teammate the next season with the Detroit Lions. Rodney carved out a respectable NFL career, but he talks about why he almost passed on the NFL to purse a career in Major league Baseball. Rodney then talks about his struggles coming to terms with the end of his football career, despite having a second act in media lined up after retirement. Rodney later reflects on his initial denial of his son’s autism diagnosis to becoming an avid activist for the cause with his wife Holly Robinson Peete. All this, and more, in a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, two-time Pro-Bowler Jon Dorenbos sits down with hosts Charles “Peanut” Tillman and Roman Harper. 

After being diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm following a trade in 2017 to the New Orleans Saints, Jon underwent immediate heart surgery that ended his football career. He opens up about that trade that saved his life, and the three rules he learned in therapy that guide his life. Jon shares why he reveres Sean Payton for the gesture Payton gave him that Jon says gave him closure to his playing career. Jon talks to the guys about his father’s brutal murder of his mother, and shares the emotional details of their meeting after his father’s release from prison. Jon reflects on his passion for performing magic tricks and how it became a source of solace after losing his mother. He also takes us inside the locker room hangout sessions he had with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, and you won’t believe why they met up there. And Jon recalls a memorable encounter when he performed his magic for NFL legends John Elway, Joe Montana, and Dan Marino. 

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On this episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former All-Pro receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh joins Peanut and Roman for a spirited conversation. TJ explains why the talented Cincinnati Bengals teams he played with were known more for their disfunction than winning. Despite tough years early on, TJ talks about why he felt mixed emotions when he made his first Pro Bowl, and why he wished he would’ve played for bad teams toward the end of his career. TJ says he never dreamed of making to the NFL, and he talks about his journey making it to the league despite being a high school dropout. TJ still stays connected to the game, and he shares how he and Snoop Dogg teamed up to create their own flag football league.

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