The Schrager Hour

Peter gives the real lay of the land at the combine, including the bars and restaurants where decisions conversations are being had and decisions are being made. Peter goes through the schedule of events and details why this week is more about the general managers, coaches and agents than the actual players competing,  themselves. The first guest is Seahawks GM John Schneider , who not only takes us through the building of his super bowl winning team, but also goes down memory lane on what the combine used to be like in the early 2000s. Then, trainer Nic Hill gives us an inside look on what he does to help the top names in college football prepare for and get the very most out of their combine experiences.

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Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Peter lists his top 5 Combine storylines he's following and provides his thoughts on the 21 new offensive coordinator hirings across the NFL. He, then, brings in longtime NFL GM and executive Tom Telesco to go through the following few months and what that entails for an NFL general manager. Telesco takes us through the draft process of Justin Herbert, Derwin James, Keenan Allen, and Brock Bowers. He, then, goes through the free agent signing of Casey Hayward and the trade for Khalil Mack, and uses all of these situations to explain the various ways player acquisitions can work. The two then go down storytime lane, and discuss the drafting of Pat McAfee in Indianapolis, Philip Rivers days in San Diego, and what Nick Sirianni was like as a position coach for the Chargers.

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Peter provides a full recap of all the parties, events, and concerts he attended at Super Bowl, and all the interactions, in between. He then presents his five winners of Super Bowl week, including those who dominated on the field and off of it. Comedian Adam Ray and actor Joel McHale, two lifelong Seahawks fans, join the show to recap their Super Bowl Sunday experiences. Dr. Phil and Joe Biden make appearances, as well as Dave Matthews doodling graphic images on peoples' faces. It's a Seahawks celebration, and it very quickly goes off the rails. Enjoy. 

Timecodes:

0:00   Welcome To The Schrager Hour

0:18   Recap of Peter's SB Extravaganza

1:30   Peter's review on SB Parties

14:46  Peter Big Chris Stapleton Guy

16:02  Recap of Peter's SB Extravaganza

16:51  Hanging with Sam Darnold at Disneyland

19:08  5 Biggest Winners at Super Bowl

21:13  4. Todd Graves

23:25  3. Mike Macdonald

23:58  2. Bad Bunny

24:48  1. Sam Darnold

25:24  Joel McHale and Adam Ray Join The Schrager Hour

27:19  Celebrity Seahawk Fans

31:05  Reminiscing about Almost Live with Joel McHale

32:32  Adam Ray hanging with Dave Matthews

34:07  Joel and Adam recapping their time at Super Bowl

44:15  Adam's Mike Macdonald impression

45:19  Joel McHale and Adam Ray Join The Schrager Hour

46:12  Joel and Adam attending SB party after the game

51:08  Last Time you cried at a sporting event

53:58  Seahawks Super Bowl Memories

57:10  Russell Wilson Legacy

58:45  Final Thoughts on Seahawks winning SB

1:00:00 Adam's Dr. Phil impression

1:01:52 Adam's Who is Me Tour

1:02:52 Thank you to Joel McHale and Adam Ray

1:02:59 Recapping The Schrager Hour

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New Bills HC Joe Brady and Bills GM Brandon Beane sit down together with Peter to discuss the whirlwind last two weeks in which Buffalo named Joe Brady their head coach after losing in the Divisional Round. Brady details his approach to the interview, how he plans to evolve from OC to HC, Josh Allen's role in his interview process, and the criticism he receives from fans for relying too much on the screen pass. Brandon Beane addresses the wide receiver question in Buffalo, public criticism, and the hope for 2026. Then, ESPN trivia guru Hembo joins for a thrilling trivia contest based around the Super Bowl and its rich history. 

0:00   Welcome To The Schrager Hour

10:08  Bills Brandon Beane and Joe Brady join The Schrager Hour

42:00  Hembo joins The Schrager Hour

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Peter provides an instant reaction to the Bills hiring Joe Brady as their head coach, then goes into a deep dive discussion on the aftermath of the Rams' NFC Championship Game loss in Seattle. Having spoken to sources in Los Angeles, the loss -- 48 hours after the fact -- is still being felt in LA. Then, a discussion and appreciation for the three central figures behind Seattle's amazing re-birth: John Schneider, Mike Macdonald, and Sam Darnold. New Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley is the featured guest this week and he shares his vision, what he is looking for in his Dolphins players, and thoughts on the QB and roster as a whole. He then goes into his career path as a high school player to college coach to the NFL. Hafley ends the conversation with a response to the "soft" label that is so often slapped on the Miami Dolphins.

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Peter offers his latest insight and reactions on the various coaching hires, vacancies, and gossip around league circles. He then details the Bills current dilemma, responds to the wild Wednesday press conference, and projects who he thinks has the inside track on being the next Buffalo head coach. Actor Josh Lucas , a die-hard Seahawks fan, previews this weekend's NFC Championship Game, takes us through his experiences at both Rams-Seahawks games this season, and explains why he is so inspired by this particular Seattle squad. Then, it's storytime from the sets of "American Psycho", "Sweet Home Alabama", and "Ford versus Ferrari.”

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Peter starts the podcast with a look back at the 9-year-anniversary of the Los Angeles Rams hiring of Sean McVay and what that decision meant for the franchise and how swinging the bat on a homerun hire can change an organization forever. Peter uses the McVay hire to detail the rising stars of this coaching cycle--Nathan Scheelhaase, Klint Kubiak, Chris Shula, and Jaguars offensive wunderkind Grant Udinski. Then, just 48 hours after his Jaguars being eliminated from the 2025 playoffs, Liam Coen does a rare "exit interview" with Peter, reflecting and recapping the season and journey that was. Coen sits with Peter for an all-encompassing deep dive and appreciation on the season that was. Peter and Liam talk about hiring a staff, building a culture, facing Hall of Fame coaches, Trevor Lawrence, coaching philosophies, Baker Mayfield, and so much more. Jaguars fans have a real one. Coen is open, honest, and vulnerable in this rare conversation so soon after playoff elimination.

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Peter begins the episode with a reaction to the news out of Washington, that offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury would be moving on after a "mutual parting of ways,” and uses that as a springboard to analyze and dissect just how crazy the NFL can be. Year to year, things turn over, and the success of one season can play no role in security and comfort heading into the one after that. From Washington to Atlanta to Cleveland to Arizona to New York to Tennessee to Las Vegas, Peter touches on all the various openings, rumors, and thoughts swirling around the league. Greg Olsen joins the show and is fantastic. They talk Panthers, coaching middle school football with Jonathan Stewart and Luke Kuechly, and then get into a lengthy discussion on whether Greg could see himself in the front office of an NFL organization. Lastly, they discuss the current Miami team, what it means to be a Cane, and Greg's plans for the CFP semifinal game versus Ole Miss.

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Peter starts the podcast with a deep dive discussion on the 2025 MVP award. With an opportunity to put the award away the last two weeks in Primetime, Matthew Stafford has left the door open for Drake Maye to win the honor. Or is there room for a third option? With a big performance Saturday night versus Seattle, Peter lays out a world where Christian McCaffrey walks away with the honors. Coach of the Year is an even more wide open debate. Then, NFL Draft guru Daniel Jeremiah joins for a thorough discussion on his five NFL Draft prospects he's watching in the 2025 College Football Playoffs.

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Peter opens the show with thoughts on the Dolphins following their Monday night loss in Pittsburgh, why the Buccaneers loss to the Falcons was so absurd, and who needs to step up in Green Bay now that Micah Parsons is out for the season. Trevor Lawrence is the Week 15 Player of the Week for his masterful day against the Jets and Fernando Mendoza is the Sports Media Winner of the Week for his raw ability to be himself--unapologetically--on camera every time he's in a media setting. Then, legendary actors Paul Rudd and Jack Black are in the house, promoting their new movie "Anaconda". The two are electric, detailing their on-set dynamic, when they both discovered the other's work, their sliding doors moment when they both auditioned for the same (forgotten) role, and how they raised their games appearing on late night talk shows, knowing the other was bringing the heat. Paul details his acceptance of a Chiefs season that came up short and Jack explains his love for the Dodgers. Both are in rare form and bring the goods. 

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