The Jim Rome Podcast

Chris Canty on how he prepared for success in his media career, the two catastrophic injuries that almost ended his NFL dream before it started, how the 2011 Giants pulled off their incredible Super Bowl run and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Calais Campbell on returning to the Cardinals for his incredible 18th NFL season, the most memorable sack of his career, why his love of football keeps growing over time and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Gordon on the book he’s been writing for 54 years, why everyone needs a mission, a team and a scoreboard, how you can tune your brain to positivity, his upcoming Training Camp leadership summit and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sonny Vaccaro on his new memoir: 'Legends and Soles,' his falling out with Nike, how Adidas let LeBron get away, why the Ed O’Bannon lawsuit is his proudest achievement and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie George on why he’s so fired up to lead @BG_Football, what it means to attack the day, what inspired him to get into coaching to begin with, staying stuck in the grind and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomer Esiason was an NFL MVP, he's had three decades of massive media success... but he'll tell you his crowning achievement is his family. Awesome catch up with of my favorite dudes and colleagues ever, don't miss this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He never said no, he never gave up and if you know Eric Musselman, he never, ever will. Another incredible catch up with one of the best people I know. And his trademark energy is better than ever. Don't miss out on this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ronde Barber on what motivated his legendary Hall of Fame career, how having a twin brother in the NFL pushed him to reach his full potential, scoring his first TD EVER in an NFL game and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

P.K. Subban on the epic 4 Nations Face-Off, what makes the Stanley Cup the hardest to win and hockey players unlike any other athletes, living up to his own hype, outdoor hockey in the Horseshoe and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wally Szczerbiak on the “Wally World” hype and his NCAA Tournament run, how Karl Malone welcomed him to the NBA, KG’s relentless work ethic, the key to a deep Knicks playoff run, why SEC hoops is so dominant and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Douglas on getting drafted to his hometown Falcons, how he got that ‘dawg’ in him, Matt Ryan’s legendary toughness and leadership, successfully building a second career in the media and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another incredible convo with an incredible dude... my man Manti Te'o on bouncing back from rock bottom, why he's grateful for his unique life journey and what it means to be truly secure in who you are and what you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kalani Sitake on carrying on LaVell Edwards' legacy at BYU, his mutual admiration for Deion Sanders, getting inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, the lasting influence of his late grandfather and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Spilborghs on the story behind the first walk off grand slam in Rockies history, playing against a 19 year old Shohei Ohtani in Japan, facing Fernando Valenzuela in Mexicali, becoming a Gaucho after growing up in Santa Barbara & much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peanut Tillman on where he got the legendary chip on his shoulder, how he spoke an epic NFL career into existence, covering Jerry Rice in his first career game, what made Rod Marinelli an all-time great motivator and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Metta World Peace on his Hall of Fame case, transitioning to the business world, reflections on the Malice, his unique on-court connection with Kobe, how a summer with Larry Bird and Chuck Person transformed his career and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Carr on staying home in the Central Valley and getting drafted #1 overall from Fresno State, horror stories from the expansion Texans, what made Eli Manning such an incredible leader, Brock Purdy & Kyle Shanahan's future in SF and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Incredible storyteller Dave Wannstedt on growing up in a Western PA steel town, how football was his way out, coaching with Jimmy Johnson at the height of The U, being embraced by Chicago and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I just had an incredible conversation with one of the most fascinating people I know... a titan of several industries... a multiple time World Champion owner... an entertainment visionary... the one and only Peter Guber. You don't want to miss this EP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremy Bloom on how he became both a world class skier and football player, his role in bringing Deion Sanders to Boulder, Coach Prime's future at Colorado, how his 2002 NCAA lawsuit laid the groundwork for the NIL era and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roman Harper on why Miami is the best place to win a Super Bowl, what makes Sean Payton such an effective motivator, playing for the Tide as a Bama native, Kalen DeBoer's promising start, being on the wrong end of the Beast Quake and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Dawkins on how he channeled his "Weapon X" energy in retirement, his unforgettable HOF induction speech, how he overcame depression and suicidal thoughts as a rookie, why growing up in Duval molded his work ethic and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Hawkins on winning an Academy Award, his unique approach to creating content, why the '4th and Long' reality show was the hardest thing he ever did, life in the CFL, getting a Masters degree while still active in the NFL and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Hosmer on his new media company Moon Ball Media, the changes to the game that pushed him to retire, Freddie Freeman's otherworldly heater, why Bobby Witt Jr is so good for baseball and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich Gannon on what traits make the best QBs, living with Super Bowl regret, the difference between Marty Schottenheimer's Chiefs & Jon Gruden's Raiders, how Aaron Rodgers' run in NY will likely end and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tried something very different this week for Ep 335 of the JR Pod... going long form with James @BigHeadBets Kelley! And he didn't give any picks either...so you'll have to tune in to find out what we actually discussed. (But take my word for it, Head CRUSHED it.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trevor Hoffman on why the Padres/Dodgers rivalry is more intense than ever, how the late Peter Seidler's support for Fernando Tatis Jr made his resurgence possible, why he was perfectly suited to be a closer, Tony Gwynn's leadership style and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Weddle on how the Rams pulled him out of retirement for an epic run to the Super Bowl, staying in that game with a torn pec, what it means to be a Raven, transitioning to his new chapter as a high school football coach and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mitchell Schwartz on the Chiefs' chances of pulling off a three-peat, why 'Mahomes vs Brady' is like 'Tiger vs Jack,' what makes Andy Reid totally unique from other NFL head coaches, what it was like to be teammates with Johnny Manziel in CLE and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dwight Freeney on his Hall of Fame induction, the months of prep he put into his speech, the most underrated stat in football, why Peyton's Colts never became a dynasty, experiencing the wrong end of the Patriots' insane Super Bowl LI comeback and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LaVar Arrington on why he chose to play at Penn State, the legacy of "Linebacker U," why he's never been a more motivated broadcaster, the massive potential of his son, LaVar II and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Cormier on UFC 306, his epic rivalry with Jon Jones, what makes MMA'ers the strongest athletes mentally, the unique challenge of staying on top of the fight game, if we'll ever see Conor McGregor in the octagon again and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Armen Keteyian on his latest book, 'The Price: What It Will Take To Win in College Football's Era of Chaos,' Jim Harbaugh's well-timed Michigan exit, why Nick Saban really retired, the incompetence that led to the Pac-12's collapse and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ron Rivera on whether he wants to coach again, why he never pursued Cam Newton in Washington, coaching under Dan Snyder's distractions, why the 80's Bears never became a dynasty, how Caleb Williams is set up for a big rookie year and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Bisping on how Tom Aspinall can beat Jon Jones, if we've already seen the last of Conor McGregor, fighting with just one eye and keeping it a secret and becoming the first UK UFC champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Verducci on Aaron Judge's greatness, why we still haven't seen Shohei's peak, the groundbreaking SI cover story with Ken Caminiti, how Bonds and Clemens should be remembered and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Mayock on what went wrong in Vegas, how he stacks the rookie QB class, the "preventable mistakes" holding the Cowboys back and why Maxx Crosby is just as much of a legend off the field as he is on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Holliday on his legendary family, career, the filthiest pitchers he ever faced, favorite teammates, the turtleneck revolution and how pickleball has made him an extrovert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman on how his father's military background inspired his coaching career, his goals for year 1 of the 12-team Playoff, why he recruits players who 'choose hard,' how he got his teeth knocked out by Cam Heyward and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcedes Lewis on his goal to play 20 NFL seasons, the only time he ever considered retirement, expectations for Caleb Williams and why he lives life on a one day contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coach Martin on building another monster at UMass, greed in college sports, why he doesn't watch the NBA regular season, what makes a bad teammate and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA great Dell Curry on playing 16 years in the league, the single toughest guy he ever played with or against, raising TWO sons to play in the league and how he’s hitting ‘em ahead of the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick Fox on purpose, his work on carbon free concrete, fasting for 5 days, Celtics/Lakers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Millar on the lessons he teaches his boys, his favorite Manny Ramirez story, Dustin Pedroia and teeing 'em up with Brian Urlacher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Scalabrine on the Celtics in the NBA Finals, the Jayson Tatum/Jaylen Brown dynamic, a possible Boston vs Kyrie revenge series, JJ Redick's potential as a head coach, what he learned from retiring broadcast legend Mike Gorman and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mavs GM and President of basketball operations talked with Jim Rome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drew Bledsoe on the ground rules for the Roast of Tom Brady, losing his job to the GOAT, how he fell in love with winemaking, his approach to coaching, leadership & management, what it was like to play in Buffalo & Dallas and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason McCourty on Good Morning Football, the Tom Brady roast, making it to the NFL alongside his twin bro, how to survive as an NFL rookie, applying his competitive fire to the content game and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Ryan on the Pats' transition from Belichick to Mayo, the chances of Tom Brady making an NFL return, what separates Kyle Shanahan from other coaches, the potential impact of an 18-game season, his toughest WR matchup ever and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Whitworth on why he loves football more than ever in retirement, what it's like to get chewed out by Nick Saban, what impresses him most about Sean McVay, what MMA training taught him about himself and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices