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NFL Players: Second Acts

NFL Players: Second Acts

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On the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former All-Pro Charles “Peanut” Tillman and former Pro Bowler Roman Harper break bread with NFL legends about how they’ve taken the passion, drive and dedication that made them stars on the gridiron…and use it to achieve success in their post-playing careers. But it’s not just about the destination! Roman and “Peanut” aim to engage in some real talk with legends about their transitions from the game to finding their passion pursuits in other areas of life. And they manage to have some fun along the way.

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Episodes
  • Robert Bailey talks guarding Jerry Rice vs Randy Moss, His Rise as a Sports Agent, Why the NFL was NOT His Career Plan

    Robert Bailey talks guarding Jerry Rice vs Randy Moss, His Rise as a Sports Agent, Why the NFL was NOT His Career Plan
    Jan 28 2026

    From Barbados to the NFL, former DB Robert Bailey shares the story of his football journey. He talks about growing up in Miami, earning playing time as a freshman at the University of Miami, and being part of championship teams during the school’s most legendary eras. Robert breaks down unforgettable NFL moments including a pick-six against Jerry Rice, facing Randy Moss and Michael Irvin, and setting the NFL record for the longest punt return on the same day his son was born. He also opens up about his career-ending neck injury, life after football as a sports agent, and the personal loss that led him to create the Kennedy Kids Foundation.

    The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • O.J. McDuffie talks Making History with Dan Marino, How Joe Paterno & Penn. St. Shaped Him, How Friendships Helped Ease His NFL Transition

    O.J. McDuffie talks Making History with Dan Marino, How Joe Paterno & Penn. St. Shaped Him, How Friendships Helped Ease His NFL Transition
    Jan 21 2026

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Miami Dolphins receiver OJ McDuffie joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper for a wide-ranging conversation about football, baseball, legendary coaches, and life after the game.

    OJ shares being named after OJ Simpson, those they don’t have the same exact names, his original passion for baseball at Penn State, and how Joe Paterno’s unique approach allowed him to play both sports. He reflects on his place in the Penn State baseball record books, and his “Welcome to the NFL” moment.

    The conversation dives deep into OJ’s NFL career with the Dolphins, including his experience playing for Don Shula, the stark transition to Jimmy Johnson, and what made Dan Marino one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. OJ also shares the incredible story of catching Marino’s 399th, 400th, and 401st career touchdown passes in the same game.

    OJ gets candid about the foot injury that ended his career, the difficult transition away from football, and how leaning on friends helped him find his footing. Today, he’s found a second act in media through The Fish Tank podcast, continuing to stay connected to the game and the city of Miami.

    It’s an honest, funny, and insightful look at a career shaped by legends—and what comes next when the game ends.

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    49 mins
  • Adewale Ogunleye talks being “saved” by Peanut, Super Bowl XLI, The Deal that Changed His Life, His Work with Athletes on Building Wealth

    Adewale Ogunleye talks being “saved” by Peanut, Super Bowl XLI, The Deal that Changed His Life, His Work with Athletes on Building Wealth
    Jan 14 2026

    In the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper are joined by former Pro Bowl defensive end Adewale Ogunleye. Adewale and Peanut discuss playing together on the Chicago Bears and reminisce on playing in Super Bowl XLI against the Indianapolis Colts. Adewale also explains how he learned to manage his money after getting a big contract and why he moved into wealth management at UBS after he retired. Peanut also shares the story of how he “saved” Adewale’s life.

    The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

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    53 mins
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