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Not Just Football with Cam Heyward is a weekly podcast that gives fans a peek behind the curtain of NFL life. Pittsburgh Steelers first-round defensive tackle, 7x Pro Bowler, 4x First-Team All-Pro, and Walter Payton Man of the Year award winner Cam Heyward delivers his unfiltered thoughts on the league and headlines across all sports. Each week, he and his co-host and childhood best friend, Hayden, welcome top guests, including athletes, coaches, and celebrities, to talk sports, pop culture, and more. 🎤🏈💪
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Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh return after a tough playoff loss to the Texans and an even tougher week in Pittsburgh as Mike Tomlin officially steps away as head coach of the Steelers.
Cam opens up about the loss, the emotional weight of Tomlin’s decision, and what it felt like inside the building when the news broke. From favorite Tomlin moments and legendary one liners to the uncertainty of what comes next for the franchise. The guys also touch on the national championship, favorite moments from the season, and where Cam’s head is at personally after one of the strangest weeks of his career.
In this episode:
🖤 Reacting to the Steelers playoff loss to the Texans
🧠 Favorite Tomlin moments, sayings, and behind the scenes stories
🔄 What’s next for the Steelers and the head coaching search
🎙️ Cam reflects on his future, leadership, and the weight of change
📚 Favorite moments from the season and the Ireland game
❓ Ask Cam Anything returns
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It’s a double pod week, and Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh are getting you ready on the morning of a massive playoff matchup against the Texans. The guys are joined by Steelers standouts Pat Freiermuth and Connor Heyward.
In this episode:
🏈 Breaking down the mindset heading into a win or go home playoff game vs the Texans
💪 Pat Freiermuth and Connor Heyward on physical football and setting the tempo early
🔥 Why punching first matters in playoff football and how the Steelers want to attack
🧠 Inside the offensive huddle with Aaron Rodgers and how accountability has changed the room
😂 Classic locker room moments, trash talk, and behind the scenes Steelers chemistry
📣 What it takes to stay locked in during playoff week and ignore outside noise
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Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh are coming off one of the wildest finishes in Steelers history after an unbelievable win over the Ravens to clinch the AFC North. With playoff football officially here, the guys are joined by Steelers legend Jerome Bettis to relive the chaos, reflect on what that win meant, and look ahead to a playoff showdown against the Texans.
0:00 Jerome Bettis Interview
1:17:52 Ask Cam Anything
In this episode:
🏈 Full breakdown of the all time win over the Ravens and how the Steelers pulled it off
🔥 What that moment meant for the locker room and the fan base
🎤 Jerome Bettis reacts to the finish and explains why Steelers Ravens never disappoint
🧠 Jerome shares legendary stories from his career including playoff pressure and defining moments
📣 What playoff football in Pittsburgh feels like and how the Steelers need to approach the Texans
🎙️ Cam and Jerome talk mindset, physicality, and why belief matters most this time of year
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Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh start the episode by breaking down the loss to the Browns, what went wrong, and where the team needs to tighten up quickly. With everything on the line, the guys then turn their attention to a massive matchup against the Ravens.
To close things out, the show takes a step back and celebrates an incredible year with a special compilation of some of the best moments in Not Just Football history, featuring legendary guests, unforgettable stories, and behind the scenes moments that made this season special.
(1:38) Recapping Browns Game
(8:49) Previewing Ravens Game
(14:00) Drafting Favorite NJF Moments
(52:17) Classic NJF Interview Moments
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Podcast Begins: (0:32)
#AskCamAnything: (25:31)
Kenneth Gainwell & Jaylen Warren Interview: (35:33)
Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh break down one of the Steelers’ biggest wins of the season after a dominant performance against the Lions. The guys then welcome Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell to talk about owning the moment, running back mentality, and what’s clicking for the offense as they head toward another AFC North battle against the Browns.In this episode:
🏈 Full breakdown of the Steelers’ statement win over the Lions and why it felt different
💪 Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell on RB room chemistry and staying ready
🔥 What it takes to close out games on the ground and impose your will late
📣 Looking ahead to the Browns matchup and what the Steelers need to keep in check
🎙️ Locker room mindset, confidence building, and momentum heading into the next week
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Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh kick things off by breaking down a massive Monday Night Football win over the Dolphins (0:26), played in brutal cold that clearly favored the Steelers. (23:26) After recapping one of the grittiest wins of the season, Steelers legend Ike Taylor joins the show to talk rivalry football, defensive pride, and what it really means to lock down receivers in Pittsburgh.
In this episode:
🏈 Full recap of the Steelers’ huge Monday night win over Miami and why the cold mattered so much
❄️ Cam explains how weather changes everything defensively
💪 What the win meant for the locker room and where the team is mentally right now
🎤 Ike Taylor joins to share legendary stories from his Steelers career and life as a shutdown corner
🧠 Ike and Cam talk accountability, preparation, and how defenses police themselves
🔥 Ravens rivalry memories, trash talk, and how defensive football has evolved
📣 What today’s secondary needs to carry forward from the old Steelers standard
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Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh are joined by Steelers legend Joey Porter Sr. fresh off the win against the Baltimore Ravens. The guys celebrate the victory but also keep it real about the biggest concern going forward: the run defense still isn’t where it needs to be. Joey brings his trademark honesty as he breaks down standards, leadership, and what accountability truly looks like inside a Steelers locker room.
In this episode:
🏈 Talking through the Ravens win and identify what still needs major improvement
💪 Joey explains why the run defense must tighten up and how past Steelers teams handled similar problems
🧠 Cam reflects on leadership and the responsibility of holding teammates to the standard
🔥 Joey shares classic stories from his playing and coaching days that define Steelers toughness
🎙️ The crew dives into rivalry energy, locker room culture, and the pride that comes with being a Steeler
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Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh go guestless this week to unpack everything from a wild sports weekend, including the Ohio State vs Michigan game, the Steelers’ tough loss to the Bills, and what needs to change heading into a massive AFC North showdown vs the Ravens.
In this episode:
🏈 Breaking down the Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry and how the Buckeyes took control this year
💪 Cam’s thoughts on defensive breakdowns and poor tackling in the loss to Buffalo
🔥 What went wrong in the second half and how the Steelers can right the ship
⚡️ Cam opens up about leadership, accountability, and keeping the locker room focused
🧩 Previewing the Ravens matchup. How to contain Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry
🎙️ The guys end on a lighter note with holiday “This or That” questions and Ask Cam Anything fan submissions
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Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh kick off rivalry week with a massive episode previewing the Ohio State vs Michigan game. They’re joined by Jack Sawyer and Will Howard of the Pittsburgh Steelers; both former Buckeyes, to break down what this matchup means, how Ohio State can bounce back, and what makes “The Game” the greatest rivalry in sports. Then, surprise guest Rich Eisen crashes the show to defend Michigan and trade classic smack talk with Cam.
In this episode:
🏈 Deep dive into the Ohio State vs Michigan rivalry, from history to high stakes
🎙️ Jack Sawyer and Will Howard reflect on last year’s loss and what’s different this season
😤 Cam compares Steelers vs. Ravens to the intensity of Ohio State vs. Michigan
💬 Rich Eisen joins the debate, brings classic Michigan energy, and delivers some hilarious moments
📣 Cam and Hayden also look ahead to the Steelers’ matchup vs the Buffalo Bills, breaking down what Pittsburgh needs to do to take the W.
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Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh celebrate a huge Steelers win over the Bengals before diving into one of the wildest stories of the season: the Ja’Marr Chase spitting incident on Jalen Ramsey. Then, hip-hop icon, entertainer, and lifelong Steelers fan Snoop Dogg joins the show for an unforgettable conversation full of stories, jokes, and football insight.
In this episode:
🏈 Full breakdown of the Steelers’ win vs. the Bengals, including defensive dominance and Darnell Washington going full beast mode
😤 Cam reacts to the Ja’Marr Chase & Jalen Ramsey spit incident and explains how players feel about disrespect on the field
🎤 Snoop Dogg talks about his Steelers fandom, his love for the 1970s dynasty, and why the team still means so much to him
🔥 Snoop gives his takes on today’s Steelers roster, from Aaron Rodgers to Will Howard to Payton Wilson
😂 Cam and Snoop swap hilarious stories, impressions, and red-zone play-call ideas
📣 Looking ahead to the next matchup and where the Steelers need to tighten up
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Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh break down the Steelers’ loss to the Chargers in LA, how the defense responded, and what needs to improve heading into their matchup with the Bengals. Then, Steelers legend JuJu Smith-Schuster stops by for a must-watch interview full of stories from his time in Pittsburgh, Kansas City, and New England; plus what really happened on that hit vs. Vontaze Burfict.
In this episode:
⚡️ Breaking down the Chargers game: what went wrong, key plays, and the adjustments needed moving forward
🏈 Looking ahead to the Bengals matchup as the guys talk about stopping Chase Brown, containing Ja’Marr Chase, and staying in control of the AFC North
🎙️ JuJu Smith-Schuster joins the show!
💨 The full story behind his viral block on Vontaze Burfict
🏈 Life after the Steelers: from Big Ben to Mahomes to Belichick
🏆 Inside the Chiefs’ Super Bowl run and what it took to win
🐶 Boujee the Frenchie’s comeback, lost bikes, and early Steelers locker room memories
🔥 Plus, Cam and Hayden debate Ryan Day, Ohio State football, and the wildest coaching rumors of the week
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Cam Heyward and Hayden are joined by Payton Wilson, fresh off a monster performance in the Steelers’ win over the Colts, to talk about his breakout moment, captain status, and what’s next as the team prepares for the Chargers. The guys also dive into a WILD NFL Trade Deadline and the biggest moves across the league.In this episode:
🏈 Breaking down the win vs. the Colts:Payton’s 13 tackles, INT, PBUs & sideline-to-sideline dominance
🎤 Payton on becoming a captain in the locker room
😂 Cam calls out Payton for his Halloween costume & “Danny Zuko era” confidence
💨 Hitting 22 MPH in Ireland: Payton explains the speed burst overseas
🧠 The mindset behind his All-American rise and proving himself at NC State
🔥 Trade Deadline reactions. Winners, losers, and the moves that shocked the locker room
🧩 Previewing Chargers week — keys to slowing their offense and staying locked in on the road
😈 Trash talk stories: Payton vs. WRs, Ja’Marr Chase, and the lines that get under players’ skin
🚗 Payton reveals his first big NFL purchase
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Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy joins Cam Heyward and Hayden for a special episode full of NFL history, Steelers memories, Peyton Manning stories, and what it will take for Pittsburgh to beat the Colts this week.
In this episode:
🏈 Coach Dungy reacts to the recent Steelers vs. Colts matchup and what stood out on both sides of the ball
🔥 How he kept teams locked in during losing streaks and the mindset of a championship locker room
🐐 Steelers memories: Mean Joe Greene, the Steel Curtain days, and making the roster as an undrafted QB-turned-DB
🎬 Peyton Manning stories you’ve never heard, including sideline arguments, preparation routines, and the Super Bowl run
🧠 Coaching legends & a young Mike Tomlin: what Coach Dungy saw in him early on
🥤 The Coca-Cola commercial with Mean Joe Greene — and what players said behind the scenes
🧩 Preparing for Brady and Belichick — the chess match between Colts & Patriots during the 2000s
🎙️ Life after coaching: NBC Sunday Night Football, staying connected to the game, and his message to today’s players
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Cam Heyward and Hayden are back after a tough Thursday night loss to the Bengals to break it all down — what went wrong on defense, how the offense continues to evolve, and what needs to change heading into a huge Sunday Night Football showdown against the Green Bay Packers.In this episode:
🏈 Breaking down the loss to the Bengals. From Ja’Marr Chase’s big night to defensive adjustments that need to happen
💪 Cam opens up about the D-line’s struggles and how they’ll respond moving forward
🎯 Aaron Rodgers’ command of the offense and how the unit continues to click despite setbacks
🧩 The rise of Jalen Warren and why the run game is starting to find its rhythm
🧠 Game plan for slowing down Jordan Love and Josh Jacobs heading into Packers week
🗣️ Cam addresses that viral “punching Joe Flacco” moment and sets the record straight
🎃 Steelers Halloween party plans; wild costume predictions and locker room competition
🔮 What it’ll take for the Steelers to bounce back at home in primetime
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Steelers legend Bill Cowher joins Cam Heyward and Hayden fresh off a big win over the Browns to talk about coaching greatness, locker room leadership, and what it takes to dominate the AFC North. With a short week ahead, the guys also preview Thursday night’s primetime matchup against the Bengals.In this episode:
🏈 Recapping the win over the Browns — key defensive plays and why it meant more than just another W
🎤 Bill Cowher on building championship culture and what he sees in today’s Steelers💬 Cam and Coach Cowher trade stories from the early 2000s era and discuss how leadership has evolved
🔥 The mindset heading into Thursday Night Football vs. the Bengals
🧠 Preparing on a short week — film study, recovery, and mental toughness
😂 Coach Cowher’s funniest sideline memories (including one that still haunts Cam)
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Coming off a much needed bye week, Cam Heyward and Hayden turn their focus to a heated AFC North rivalry with the Browns. Joining them this week is safety Juan Thornhill, who dives into his transition to Pittsburgh, his mindset heading into the matchup, and why this Steelers defense is built for moments like this.In this episode:
🎤 Juan Thornhill on joining the Steelers, fitting into the defense, and building chemistry fast
🔥 What it takes to prepare for the Browns — and stopping their ground game
😂 Locker room stories, new nicknames, and how teammates keep the energy high
📣 Cam on AFC North rivalries and why every Steelers-Browns game feels personal
🧠 Juan’s perspective on leadership, accountability, and elevating the secondary
🔮 Steelers’ keys to victory vs. Cleveland and how they can ride momentum after Ireland
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Fresh off a huge win against the Vikings in Dublin, Cam Heyward and Hayden sit down with Steelers legend Maurkice Pouncey for an unfiltered conversation about his career, locker room stories, and what it means to still be part of the Steelers family.
In this episode:
🏈 Breaking down the Steelers’ win in Dublin — key plays, defense stepping up, and fan energy overseas
🍻 Cam and Hayden share their favorite Ireland moments (including plenty of Guinness)
🎤 Maurkice Pouncey on setting the tone for the Steelers offense and being a leader in the trenches
😂 Wild practice fights, rookie stories, and why Pouncey always had his teammates’ backs
🧠 Reflections on the Killer B era — Ben, AB, and Le’Veon — and what could’ve been
❤️ How Pouncey gave back to the Pittsburgh community and why it still matters to him today
📣 Steelers O-line memories: Ramon Foster, Willie Colon, David DeCastro, and the bond of the big men
🔮 Looking ahead to the bye week and what the team needs to sharpen before the next stretch
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Cam Heyward and Hayden celebrate a big win over the Patriots before looking ahead to a historic showdown against the Vikings in Dublin, Ireland. Then, linebacker Nick Herbig joins the show to talk about his early success, learning from veterans, and, of course, the Herb Special...
In this episode:
🏈 Breaking down the Steelers’ win over the Patriots — what worked and what still needs cleaning up
🔥 Defensive standouts and key moments that swung the game
🎤 Nick Herbig on his interception
🌴 Growing up in Hawaii, family influence, and how it shaped his football mentality
📣 Looking ahead to the Vikings in Dublin — Croke Park history, Rooney family ties, and preparing for the trip overseas
🍻 Cam and Hayden share their favorite Ireland memories
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Cam Heyward and Hayden welcome quarterback Will Howard to talk about his journey to Pittsburgh, his first training camp, and what it’s like learning behind Aaron Rodgers.
In this episode:
🎤 Will Howard on draft day emotions, first impressions of Pittsburgh, and adjusting to NFL speed
😂 Golf course trash talk with teammates and who’s really the best golfer on the team
📣 Learning under Rodgers, building chemistry with receivers, and stepping into a new locker room
🧠 Will’s mindset after setbacks — how he bounces back and keeps confidence high
🔮 Previewing the next matchup and what the Steelers must do to get
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Cam Heyward and Hayden break down the Steelers’ wild win over the Jets by welcoming wide receiver Calvin Austin to talk about his big role in the offense, Aaron Rodgers’ debut, and what’s next as they get ready for Seattle.
In this episode:
🏈 Reviewing the win vs. the Jets — offense shines, defense struggles, and Boswell’s 60-yard bomb
🔥 Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers debut — leadership, poise, and why the offense looked different
🎤 Calvin Austin on playing alongside DK Metcalf and what makes the WR room so dynamic
😂 Why Cam hates lining up on field goals (and how Boswell still talks trash after makes)
📣 Defense self-critique: stopping the run, Jalen Ramsey’s impact, and what needs fixing
🔮 Previewing Seahawks matchup — Kenneth Walker, Leonard Williams, and a defense that can’t afford slow starts
💬 Cam’s top 5 Steelers of all time and why he refuses to put current teammates on the list
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