The Jim Rome Podcast

Aqib Talib on knowing when to walk away, competing in the broadcast booth, who he has on Super Bowl Sunday, the yellow blazer, one-and-done suits, Steve Smith, and more. Amazing convo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeRoy Butler on inventing the Lambeau Leap, Aaron Rodgers' best year ever, Reggie White's arrival in Green Bay, Terrell Buckley's unmatched swagger, quality family time in quarantine, and why everyone should get therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Thomas on the Browns winning in a house of horrors, the Steelers' trash talk, Baker's immense growth, his friendship with Johnny Manziel, the relief in weight loss, fasting, Wisco Life, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Tasker on the 90's Bills, why Josh Allen is a unicorn, Stefon Diggs' leading from the front, Sean McDermott's brilliant culture, why the Bills are built to last, and if they can win it all right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

God Shammgod on growing up in New York, dominating Rucker Park, getting robbed at gunpoint, learning to fight, his relationship with Kobe, what he's most proud of, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clinton Portis on punishing teams that passed on him, playing for Joe Gibbs, thoughts on the late Sean Taylor, his love for the U and Frankie G, playing hungover, and the difference between real help and free hand-outs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Greenfield on internal health, simulating ancestral activity everyday, microdosing mushrooms, "ego death" experiences, anti-aging with biohacks, thresholds of enlightenment, and always having something on the calendar that scares you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Gray on his relationship with Mike Tyson, interviewing Ali as an 18-year-old, reconciling with Pete Rose, how "The Decision" could have been handled better, his influences growing up, and our earliest connection. Stories for days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Thomas on the Masters in November, Bryson's bulk-up, winning with Tiger at the Presidents Cup, talking junk to Nick Saban, hot mics, Steve Elkington and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jungle legend Steve Elkington on why Bryson at the Masters in 2020 is like Tiger in '97, the three guys who aren't scared of him this week, what role the weather will play, why the Big Cat won't repeat, and an epic story of almost burning down a cabin at Augusta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Darius Butler on pro athletes living life backwards, why Cam isn't the same Cam, Brady's new roommate, Andrew Luck's "nerd leadership", Javon Wims' meltdown, and how he takes his Henny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edgerrin James on the gold teeth mentality, why discipline is a cheat code, never changing for anyone, football being easy, buying a Lambo he couldn't drive, and never doubting getting the call from Canton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Blackmon on thriving through the pandemic, why Orange County definitely doesn't suck, two hilarious pre-draft stories, hardcore compartmentalizing, understanding the misunderstood, crazy Sports Parents, his wine obsession, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buzz Williams on the last moment before the '19-'20 season was canceled, finding routine in a pandemic, his insane reading list, recruiting Jimmy Butler, living what you love, hustling mail rooms, and why the Law of the Farm hasn't changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hunter Pence on knowing when to walk away, the unbelievable 2012 Giants clubhouse, a Jungle interview that changed his life, forgiving the Astros, the NoCal/SoCal rivalry, and why he's taking nothing away from this year's World Series winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Madsen on coaching during COVID, a draft day call from Phil Jackson, going against Shaq in practice, remembering Kobe, why Mike is the GOAT, LeBron's extreme intelligence, Heat culture, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Smith, Sr. on the work-from-home vibe, wanting to rent an RV, getting in touch with nature, hiking, listening to podcasts, resetting himself everytime he comes home to Los Angeles, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Hardwick on feeling gratitude every day, living with no regrets, playing with Brees and Rivers, how radio kept him sharp, why he re-wired his mind for post-retirement, and his new goal of living to be 100. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drew Hanlen on training a 13-year-old Bradley Beal, self-publishing a book while still in high school, his obsession with film, shocking the system and stiff-arming clients who offer him $10,000 to do a shot of vodka. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dhani Jones on getting reacquainted with your grit, loving the Midwest, American's open wounds, raising $100 million for COVID relief, potential NFL protests, and why we're all meant to be outside. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Good Brothers! Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows on getting rich, getting fired, and getting right the hell back up. This isn't a wrestling podcast. This is three Good Brothers and three better friends talking life and #TalkNShop. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bruce Feldman on the chaotic state of college football, why the Pac-12 and Big Ten canceled their fall seasons, the concern of potential lawsuits, the likelihood of full schedules being played, and so much more. Very insightful. Very in-depth. Check it. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Stewart on MLB vs. COVID, pulling Tony Phillips off Jose Canseco, how Sandy Koufax changed his career, Malcolm X's empowerment, my dude Ron Cey, and heartfelt thoughts on his late mother. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Damon West on his journey from college quarterback to meth addict to an inmate with a life sentence and what he learned about bad belief systems, race, the law of attraction, recovery programs and "becoming the coffee bean." You'll never hear another story like this. Must listen. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andre Iguodala on heading to the Orlando campus, keeping Black Lives Matter in focus, starting his career with Iverson, trying to play golf with Mike Jordan, loving Rory, and two incredible stories on Khalid El-Amin and Klay Thompson. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Weddle on the whirlwind of retiring, finding new purpose, being inspired by Kobe, why the Ravens years meant so much, Black Lives Matter, COVID and the 2020 NFL season, and Phil Rivers on the Colts. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Cormier on the trilogy with Stipe, what went wrong in the second fight, resting and recovering as a 41-year-old, retiring in an empty arena, closing the book on Bones Jones, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate Boyer on the death of George Floyd, why kneeling players are patriotic, the American Dream vs. the American Nightmare, police reform, and why he's so inspired by the protests. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Connors on the '91 US Open, the era of real rivalries, and never taking a second for granted. Brett Connors on seeing it all, choosing golf over tennis, and Ilie Năstase, a.k.a. Uncle Nasty. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Boreanaz on becoming a Philly fan, choosing acting over sports, auditioning against Bradley Cooper, working on Married With Children, shadowing SEALs, not getting exposed, and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Boyd of Incubus on the surprise of success, the hypnotic and humbling ocean, the first time he heard his voice, why nerves are informative, staying out of the comments section, the process of creating art, Calabasas High School, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Wennington on why Mike got emotional in episode 7, Scottie's leadership style when it was his team, why Phil was the perfect coach, what it was like playing with Rodman, if the Bulls could have ripped one more title, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brooks Koepka on shopping for a home gym at Walmart, chirping with MJ on the track, hanging with "Uncle" John Daly, growing the game the non-traditional way, his preferred brand of chaw, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stacey King on mixing up Dave Corzine and Phil Jackson, rubbing Mike's shoulders for good luck, Scottie's migraine, beating Detroit, Rodman's Vegas bender, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BJ Armstrong with some incredible insight on The Last Dance, getting over on the Pistons, Scottie's contract, Jerry Krause's perspective, trying to keep up with Mike's soul-snatching mindset, and everything else that made MJ the GOAT. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Imperioli on watching The Sopranos years later, what he loved about the show, James Gandolfini's presence on set, the challenges of playing Christopher, his new podcast Talking Sopranos, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Hawk on hanging with Evel Knievel, practicing the 900 for 10 years, how the video game series changed his life, fighting the sellout narrative, The Simpsons, why he never left San Diego, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Bisping on landing a perfect punch, nearly losing his sight in both eyes, talking legendary junk, his new drinking schedule, and an absolutely incredible Jorge Masvidal story. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt "Money" Smith on going from pre-law to music to sports, the great advice Jimmy Kimmel gave him, KROQ giving him his big break before a Dead show, guest-hosting the Jungle, doing radio in the COVID-19 era, and...SILK BRAH?! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Grover on training MJ and Kobe, not believing in cheat days, why showing up is none of the battle, how to development an elite mindset, staying fit during the COVID-19 outbreak, and tapping into your dark side. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caron Butler on making Kobe proud, the Bron/Brow pairing, Pat Riley's addiction to greatness, selling drugs as a kid, playing his way into UCONN, and going from patty-flipper to owner/tycoon. Real talk. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Barnes on his bond with Kobe, podcasting with Stack, smoking tree during his career, playing the bad guy, if the Lakers have enough, the Long Beach Jam, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Pioli with some all-time stories on breaking into the business with Bill Belichick, choosing between Hood and Parcells, what he misses about the game, why he's an "awful" loser, and how he paid it forward with Katie Sowers. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trevor Moawad on doing simple better, going from average to great, minimizing negativity, mastering neutral thought, how to hit the reset button, using what you have, listening to external language, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Long on retirement, being a Bear for life, his Pops, Kobe Bryant, Jack's Surfboards, the real Jay Cutler, his love for NASCAR, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Vaynerchuk on executing three Super Bowl ads, the halftime show, keyboard warriors, why this is the best time to start a business, saving your money, the secret to happiness, and much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil Simms on thawing out after our hit in Kansas City. Tom Brady's future, two classic LT stories, Eli's retirement, playing for Bill Parcells, who he likes on Sunday, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Masvidal on backyard fighting, running with Kimbo Slice, being an entertainer and an artist, how his life changed in five seconds, his favorite Abe Lincoln quote, and why isolation is key. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wetzel on EP'ing Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez, how he went from NFL star to convicted killer, why he took his own life and how this story compares to OJ Simpson's. Extremely riveting conversation. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seth Greenberg on the wild story of our first meeting, gambling content in sports media, if he'd ever coach again, the killer side of Mark Few, young Allen Iverson, beating KU on the road, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices