The Schrager Hour

Peter recaps his trip to Foxborough, where he goes down memory lane, and is blown away how quickly it took to do a complete rebuild in New England. The Patriots made a statement to the rest of the league in a blowout win over the Giants and it doesn't look or feel exactly like it did during the Belichick era. He, then, pays tribute to the halftime show in Detroit on Thanksgiving, as well as the fine work of Marty Smith over the weekend. Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson joins to discuss the team's 9-3 start to the season, the story behind removing his shirt in the postgame locker room, and what that moment meant for the city of Chicago. Ben, then, goes into depth on his current roster, his offensive philosophy, his relationship with Caleb Williams, and the veteran leaders that have been the backbone of this storied season. Then, Peter and producer Mark Grillo preview the Week 14 slate and what's at stake across the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off a pivotal week in NFL action, Peter gives his flowers to the Los Angeles Rams and the historic tear both the team and their quarterback are on. He, then, doubles down on his Cowboys optimism, while detailing why the Indianapolis Colts could be in trouble. He gives out his Player of the Week award and his Sports Media winner of the week award, and has the hottest of hot takes-- he's officially, and proudly, out on turkey. Onnie Bose, the NFL's Head of Broadcasting, joins to discuss the NFL's most anticipated regular season weekend in quite some time. With a loaded slate on Thanksgiving, a gem of a Friday matchup in Philadelphia, and the Patriots - Giants on MNF-- ratings records could be broken. They do a deep dive on all things scheduling, flex rules, and the inner workings of the NFL broadcast world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter details his 48 hours in Las Vegas, a dinner with Troy Aikman to be remembered, and why Bravo Con was all the rage. He then discusses why Bears fans are allowed to be excited, why Chargers fans should be concerned, and why Eagles fans live in a constant in-between. Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph joins the show and goes in-depth on what makes Denver's defense so dominant, working with Sean Payton, and why there's something magical that didn't happen overnight in the Mile High City. Coach Joseph gets personal, gets technical, and gives us a small window into what makes him one of the top coaches in the game. His humility shines through and his love for his players is evident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter starts the show with another epic travel story, which included multiple delays, cancelled flights, and ended in an unlikely "First Take" appearance in New York City on Monday morning. He, then, recaps the Packers' shortcomings in Monday night's loss to the Eagles, why this weekend's Seahawks-Rams game could actually be the biggest game in the NFC this season, and gives out his awards for best player and best sports media performance of the week. Then, an esteemed panel of Giants voices join the show to do a deep dive on the Brian Daboll firing, whether or not Joe Schoen deserves to stay, and who the Giants should hire as their next head coach. ESPN reporter Jordan Raanan, New York Revival podcast host Eli Racks, and Peter's childhood friend "Ditro" join the show to offer their unique perspectives on all things Big Blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a trade deadline bonanza on the Schrager Hour. Peter reacts to the Jets trading away two top ten picks and team leaders, the Colts going all in on 2025 and Daniel Jones, and the Cowboys making moves to salvage a horrendous defense that has plagued them all year. Peter also highlights the work John Schneider has done in Seattle, JJ McCarthy's return, and Matthew Stafford's mastery at 37. Then, Peter welcomes in Panthers coach Dave Canales for an awesome chat about his team's outstanding start to the season, his coaching philosophies, and his approach to life. Canales shares stories on Pete Carroll, David Tepper, Russell Wilson, and more. Carolina is one of the great stories of the season and Canales is the man in the driver's seat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter starts the podcast with a recap of what he witnessed Monday night between the Commanders and Chiefs, as well as a few thoughts on the 2024 QB Class and why all eyes are now on JJ McCarthy to deliver for Minnesota. He gives out his awards for player of the week and sports media person of the week and then welcomes in a dynamo of a guest in Michael Irvin. "Irv" takes us back to his days as one of seventeen siblings growing up in Fort Lauderdale, his early Cowboys days, and what it was like rolling with Jimmy Johnson and World Wide Wes. He then gives some thoughts on the current Cowboys' struggles, why he thinks Micah still isn't necessarily a "winner" in the trade, and his feelings on both Dak Prescott and Patrick Mahomes. Brian Hoyer joins to do a deep dive on Drake Maye, dissect Josh McDaniels, and offer an outlook on the Patriots the rest of the way. Loaded episode and a great one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter recaps an enlightening trip to Seattle, where the performances of Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Leonard Williams leaves him wondering if the Seahawks are way better than they're being treated in the media. He gives his player of the week and sports media winners of the week before highlighting why Jordan Love can ruin the Aaron Rodgers Sunday night extravaganza in Pittsburgh this week. Sean McVay joins for an all-encompassing discussion on his 2025 Rams, his coaching journey, his influences, his love for Lil Wayne and Al Michaels, and what a special human being Aaron Donald is. McVay is an open book, here, and details what the concept of family has meant to his coaching abilities, why he isn't leaving LA for the broadcast booth anytime soon, and which coaches he loves hanging with the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter starts the podcast with a first-person account of his experience around the Atlanta Falcons and up close and personal as the sideline reporter from ESPN's Monday Night break through win in Atlanta. The running back love fest continues with some respect for Rico Dowdle and his performance against the Cowboys, his former team.  Chris Russo is our sports media winner of the week after an all-time rant about the quality of his car and driver, paid for and by ESPN. Colts All-World running back Jonathan Taylor is this week's featured guest. They talk Jersey, they talk sleep, they talk space, and they talk what it's like being one of the very best running backs in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter starts the podcast with praise for Sean Payton and his Broncos for an epic win in Philadelphia, as well as some behind the scenes on how Payton handled both the week and the victory celebration afterwards. Peter gives out his NFL and Sports Media Winners of the Week and, then, brings on Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell. Fresh off a gutsy win over Cleveland and a two week European adventure, "KOC" takes us into his recruitment and respect for Carson Wentz, the impact his playing days have had on his coaching career, and some love for a few of the many, many, many quarterbacks he has worked with. O'Connell, then, talks philosophy, why his personal football journey makes him so equipped to coach QBS, and the mentors he looked at and looks to across the league. Lastly, they go into O'Connell's short but sweet broadcasting career and what could have been had he stayed in the booth behind the microphone.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter opens the show with a breakdown of his meetings with the Jets and the Dolphins in advance of Monday's showdown, and why Jets fans need to remain patient after just one month into Aaron Glenn's tenure as the head coach. He, then, breaks down the Liam Coen-Robert Saleh drama and why there may have been a little more to it from the Jacksonville side. After giving his sports media and player of the week awards, he welcomes in Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo as this week's guest. "Skat" is tremendous and discusses his childhood living in the outskirts of Sacramento, his illustrious high school football career, and vomiting all over the field for the world to see in last year's playoff game. He, then, brings us up to date and what it's been like a month into the NFL season, venturing into New York City, and his friendship with fellow rookie Jaxson Dart. Great episode and Skattebo brings the wood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter opens the show with a deep dive on the Giants' decision to go to rookie Jaxson Dart as the starter Week 4 versus Los Angeles, with a bit of a follow up from Eli Manning's viral 4 Charles Prime story a week ago. As a guest, Peter welcomes in the voice of football in Ireland, Michael McQuade. In advance of the NFL's first game in Dublin, Michael and Peter go deep on the significance, the environment, and what to expect on Sunday’s matchup between the Vikings and Steelers. 0:00    The Schrager Hour 0:56      Jaxson Dart Named Giants QB1 2:57   Jaxson Dart Primed for Success 5:05   4 Charles Prime Is not about that life 7:33 Week 4 Preview 9:20 Week 3 Winner Isaiah Rodgers 10:57 Week 3 Media Winner J.J. Watt 13:05 Mike McQuade joins The Schrager Hour 15:42 Becoming Ireland's Football Ambassador 17:34 Dublin Excitement leading up to Vikings Steelers 18:11 Atmosphere we expect to see in Dublin hosting 1st ever NFL Game 20:47 Having a Pint and Drinking culture in Ireland (A Snake and A Nokia) 22:12 Rooney Family roots and evolution of football in Ireland 24:15 Skol Ireland take over 25:12 Kordell Stewart preseason game in 1997 28:09 Irish Mount Rushmore of Athletes 31:42 Reliving attending his first NFL Game 37:32 Biggest Takeaway Vikings Steelers in Dublin 41:13 Peter Recaps Episode 4 42:11 Peter all in on Ryder Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter starts the podcast with a recap of his experience at the Canelo - Crawford fight in Las Vegas, his time with the Raiders and Chargers for "Monday Night Football", and gives his weekly awards for performance on the field and in the broadcast booth. Eli Manning is this week's guest and he regales us with stories. From his budding friendship with Danny DeVito to his experience as a 6-year-old flag football defensive coordinator to the "SNL" 40th Anniversary after-party, Eli empties the bag. He, then, goes down memory lane on some of the most under-appreciated moments of his Giants career. From the beating he took in San Francisco in the NFC Championship Game to the last game Wellington Mara ever watched, Eli brings the goods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter offers his 5 takeaways from Week 1, gives his Winner of the Week, and his Media Winner of the Week. He, then, brings on broadcasting legend Al Michaels as his guest. Al regales us with stories on OJ, the making of the movie "Miracle", his time doing "BASEketball", being on live during the 1989 San Francisco earthquake, and his experience calling some of the biggest moments in NFL history. They end the podcast with their favorite "production meeting" coaches and quarterbacks and an appreciation for Al's latest chapter as the voice of Amazon's Thursday nights. An all-time interview with an all-time legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter hosts Dan Orlovsky, Jason McCourty and Field Yates to share their predictions for the the 2025 NFL season. They reveal their picks for playoff teams, MVP, COTY, DPOY, and Super Bowl Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Schrager Hour, Peter Schrager's new ESPN/Omaha Productions produced podcast, starts with an in-depth interview with  Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton. Payton hits on high expectations in Denver this season, his thoughts on the Micah Parsons trade, his experience working for Jerry Jones in Dallas, and a revelation that he came very close to being the head coach of the Oakland Raiders back in 2003. Payton, just five days before the start of the season, hits on lessons from Bill Parcells, Jon Gruden, and the many men who helped influence him and his coaching style. Plus, Peter sits with his longtime friend Logan Swaim, Chief Content Officer at The Volume, to discuss the latest in sports media, the crossover between sports and pop culture, and Peter’s big transition to ESPN. Logan and Peter then go through their season predictions for the 2025 NFL campaign.  Timecodes: 0:00 Welcome To The Schrager Hour 4:05 Broncos HC Sean Payton Joins The Schrager Hour 21:48 Thoughts on Micah Parsons Trade 25:25 The Legend of Al Davis 36:20 Expectations for Broncos Fans this Season 37:20 Logan Swaim Chief Content Officer at The Volume 49:00 Thoughts on New Heights Podcast with Taylor Swift 52:20 Peter's Transition to ESPN 1:00:33 Logan Test Peter's Football Knowledge 1:08:10 Anticipations heading into the NFL Season 1:19:20 See you next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every week, Peter Schrager will recap his week on the road covering the NFL, take you behind the scenes of Monday Night Football, and dive into key storylines and match-ups around the league. Peter will be joined by some of the biggest names in the game along the way - from players and coaches to media personalities and celebrity fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices