Behind-the-scenes of Hard Knocks, why HBO selected Bears with producer Shannon Furman
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On the latest episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro are joined by Shannon Furman, the supervising producer of HBO's Hard Knocks, to give an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming season featuring the Chicago Bears. Shannon shares what it's like to bring the charter franchise on board (1:00 ) and reveals the most exciting storylines to watch, including the WR room, the young guys, and defensive backs (2:45 ). She discusses how Caleb Williams' presence made the Bears a compelling choice for Hard Knocks (4:22 ) and her excitement about telling the story of Rome Odunze (5:20 ). Shannon also shares surprising moments from filming (6:20 ) and highlights Aaron Rodgers as a great character (8:42 ). Shannon dives into stories about Antonio Brown, including his memorable hot air balloon arrival at training camp (18:21 ), and discusses her trailblazing role for women in NFL Films (22:05 ). Finally, she talks about the appetite for NFL Films, the growth of NFL media, and what's next on the horizon (26:12 ). Don't miss this fascinating episode filled with exclusive insights and stories!
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