AP Pro Football Podcast
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Senior AP Pro Football Writer and sports radio personality Rob Maaddi tackles all the important news on and off the field in the National Football League, providing insider exclusives and in-depth analysis along with insightful interviews with Hall of Famers, current players, coaches and executives. Also, expect to hear from celebrities across the entertainment industry. Rob and AP beat writers will take you around the league, break down the biggest games and keep you in the know like only the AP can.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Senior AP Pro Football Writer and sports radio personality Rob Maaddi tackles all the important news on and off the field in the National Football League, providing insider exclusives and in-depth analysis along with insightful interviews with Hall of Famers, current players, coaches and executives. Also, expect to hear from celebrities across the entertainment industry. Rob and AP beat writers will take you around the league, break down the biggest games and keep you in the know like only the AP can.
Twitter:
@RobMaaddi
Language:
English
Contact:
212-621-1963
Email:
pcostanzo@ap.org
Episodes
Opportunity Knocks
10/5/2023
Eleven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis join host Rob Maaddi. Fitzgerald discusses his induction to Pitt's Hall of Fame, his career with Arizona Cardinals, his work with Infinite Athlete and more. Levis chats about his transition to the NFL, preparing as a third-string QB, getting the EVO ICL procedure for his eyes and more.
Duration:00:35:13
Zach Attacked
9/29/2023
New York Jets Hall of Fame defensive lineman Joe Klecko and ESPN TV/radio host Mike Greenberg join host Rob Maaddi. Klecko discusses the Jets' struggles, his journey from sixth-round pick to the Hall of Fame and the NFL's tackle obesity campaign. Greenberg chats about the Jets' quarterback situation and ESPN's partnership with IBM to evolve the integration of artificial intelligence into their fantasy football platform.
Duration:00:44:57
Every 40 Seconds
9/21/2023
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard and two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Jeff Hostetler join host Rob Maaddi. Pollard talks about the team's 2-0 start, his starting role and replacing Ezekiel Elliott. Hostetler discusses his career, stepping in as a backup and leading the New York Giants to a Super Bowl and his new nonprofit QB United that's working to support suicide prevention.
Duration:00:38:05
Right Choices
9/14/2023
Hall of Fame linebacker DeMarcus Ware joins host Rob Maaddi to discuss Aaron Rodgers' injury, Week 1 for his former teams, the Cowboys and Broncos, and DirecTV for Business' NFL Sunday Ticket.
Duration:00:24:15
Wait Is Over
9/7/2023
Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick joins host Rob Maaddi to discuss his goals, the team's chances of returning to the Super Bowl, playing for his hometown team and his work with the Chunky Sacks Hunger platform. Also, Rob gives his NFL season predictions and Week 1 picks.
Duration:00:28:27
New York, New York
8/30/2023
Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner join host Rob Maaddi. Manning talks about rookie quarterbacks starting Week 1, Daniel Jones, Giants-Eagles and more. Gardner discusses Aaron Rodgers' impact on the Jets, his personal goals, the team's high expectations and having his own sauce at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Duration:00:22:15
Hear the Roar
8/22/2023
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown joins host Rob Maaddi to discuss the team's high expectations, his breakout 2022 season, his work ethic and how he protects his ankles from injuries.
Duration:00:11:16
Coming Home
8/17/2023
New Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift joins host Rob Maaddi to talk about coming home to play for his hometown team, his role in the offense, his thoughts on contract negotiations for players at his position and his partnership with Pepsi Zero.
Duration:00:12:04
Bell Cow
7/27/2023
Two-time All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell joins host Rob Maaddi to discuss the value of running backs in today's NFL, his boxing and music career and his partnership with Only Fans.
Duration:00:24:59
The Magician
7/12/2023
Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes joins host Rob Maaddi. The two-time AP NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP talks legacy, potential for a repeat, coach Andy Reid's influence and much more.
Duration:00:13:11
Rare Breed
6/27/2023
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, the runnerup for AP NFL MVP and AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year, joins host Rob Maaddi to discuss several topics, including his work ethic, leadership ability and whether Philadelphia has what it takes to become the third team in league history to win a Super Bowl the year after losing it.
Duration:00:12:11
Trailblazing
6/15/2023
Three-time Pro Bowl defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence and Mexico Women's National Flag Football team quarterback Diana Flores join host Rob Maaddi. Lawrence talks about the Cowboys' competing in the tough NFC East, being a mentor to younger players and the importance of fatherhood. Flores chats about being the first flag football player with artifacts in the Pro Football Hall of Fame museum and much more.
Duration:00:28:09
Turf Talk
6/7/2023
Three-time All-Pro edge rusher Von Miller and three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen join host Rob Maaddi. Miller talks about advocating for turf fields to be converted to grass, his interest in being a GM after his playing career ends and more. Olsen talks about his first season as the lead analyst for Fox and the upcoming Tight End University.
Duration:00:26:56
In the Hub
6/1/2023
NFL offensive lineman Chris Hubbard joins host Rob Maaddi to discuss Deshaun Watson's first season in Cleveland, why he's optimistic about the Browns in 2023 and his mental health journey.
Duration:00:22:22
For the Soul
5/18/2023
Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman and The Brand Architects founder Antone Barnes join host Rob Maaddi. Coleman discusses his career, how he transitioned to life after football and working in the mental wellness space. Barnes discusses preparing players for the next stage of their careers.
Duration:00:43:29
Draft Day with C.J.
4/27/2023
Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud joins host Rob Maaddi hours before the NFL draft to discuss his pre-draft journey, how he handles negative criticism and more, including his favorite music and upcoming clothing line.
Duration:00:11:08
NFL Draft Special
4/26/2023
Alabama star edge rusher Will Anderson and Texas star running back Bijan Robinson join host Rob Maaddi to discuss the upcoming draft, their journey to reach this point, what they bring to a team and being featured on Season 3 of Overtime's "Draft House."
Duration:00:23:37
Ponder This
4/20/2023
Former NFL quarterback Christian Ponder joins host Rob Maaddi to discuss the pressure of being a first-round pick, playing six seasons in the NFL and his new venture, The Post, which is a leadership community for athletes.
Duration:00:21:04
AP NFL Mock Draft 1.0
4/19/2023
Host Rob Maaddi discusses pick-for-pick his first-round mock draft with AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo.
Duration:00:39:13
Building Legacies
4/7/2023
Free agent offensive lineman Oday Aboushi and former NFL linebacker Hannibal Navies join host Rob Maaddi. Aboushi discusses being the first Palestinian-American player in the NFL, his lengthy career with various team and more. Navies chats about his decade in the NFL and his current work as VP of Development for Athletes Charitable.
Duration:00:30:21