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Thursday, August 1st, 2019

NFL TRAINING CAMP EPISODES HIGHLIGHT THIS WEEK’S PODCASTS ACROSS NBC SPORTS

Ravens Safety Earl Thomas & Falcons Defensive Tackle Grady Jarrett Join The Peter King Podcast

NBC Sports Regional Networks’ NFL Podcasts Feature Exclusive Interviews From Training Camps of Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles & New England Patriots

NASCAR Cup Series Championship Contender Martin Truex Jr. Joins Letarte on Location

The 2 Robbies Podcast Returns with a 2019-20 Premier League Season Mega Preview Podcast

STAMFORD, Conn. – August 1, 2019 – NBC Sports gears up for the 2019 NFL Season with new podcast episodes from several training camps this week, featuring interviews with some of the league’s top players.  Peter King continues his training camp tour on The Peter King Podcast, and is joined by new Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas and Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett.  In addition, new episodes of PFT PM, Chris Simms’ Unbuttoned, and the Rotoworld Football Podcast dive into the latest NFL news and headlines as camps get underway.

NBC Sports Regional Networks also present several new NFL-themed podcast episodes this week including a new episode of Redskins Talk from Richmond featuring Washington Redskins players Ryan Kerrigan, Brandon Scherff, Montez Sweat, and Josh Norman, while the Eagle Eye Podcast reports from the Philadelphia Eagles’ training camp and Quick Slants the Podcast reports from the New England Patriots’ camp.

NBC Sports presents 15 new podcast episodes this week featuring additional special content and guests, including the return of The 2 Robbies podcast ahead of the 2019-20 Premier League season kickoff, and exclusive interviews with NASCAR Cup Series Championship contender Martin Truex Jr., New York Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso, and more.

New episodes will be available for download on all major podcast platforms including: NBCSports.com/podcasts, NBC Sports’ Scores app, Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and iHeart.

NFL

 

  • The Peter King Podcast: The Peter King Podcast is the ultimate destination for all things pro football. Led by one of the most influential storytellers in all of sports media, three-time NSMA Sportswriter of the Year Peter King delivers an access-driven experience that brings fans into the locker room, the press box and the front office with the biggest influencers in professional football.
    • On this week’s episode: King continues his annual training camp tour and shares his road trip experiences before making his first stop in Flowery Branch, Ga., to talk to Falcons star defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. The pair discuss how it felt to sign his big deal, his draft weekend experience, and being inches away from sacking Tom Brady late in Super Bowl LI. Then, King stops in Maryland to talk to Ravens safety Earl Thomas about starting a new chapter in Baltimore, why he doesn’t have regrets about leaving Seattle, and why a training camp conditioning test put him in such a good mood. Finally, for 5 Minutes with a Writer, Peter talks to Jets beat reporter Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. They riff on the odd coaching dynamic in the Jets organization, Sam Darnold’s cool California demeanor, and whether or not Le’Veon Bell can be the same patient runner behind the Jets o-line.
    • When: Wednesday, July 31

 

  • PFT PM: Mike Florio has conversations with top names and newsmakers in the NFL, while updating his fans on breaking news and story lines that take place during the day and preparing listeners for what is coming next.
    • On this week’s episode: Chris Simms joins Mike for a special PFT PM where they catch up on all things training camp including Odell Beckham Jr.’s impact in Cleveland, whether Michael Thomas and Yannick Ngakoue will get new deals, and injuries from RG3’s thumb to AJ Green’s torn ligament. Then, Florio talks Zeke’s holdout, Tyreek Hill’s apology, Madden 2020, and Rodney Harrison’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction speech.
    • When: Multiple times per week

 

  • Chris Simms Unbuttoned: NBC Sports’ Chris Simms examines everything happening in the NFL and around the sports world. Joined by a rotation of NBC Sports hosts Ahmed Fareed, Paul Burmeister andLiam McHugh, Unbuttoned features in-depth Xs and Os analysis; one-on-one interviews with players, coaches, executives, and draft prospects; game recaps and previews; gambling segments; extensive player analysis leading into the NFL Draft; and much more.
    • On this week’s episodes: On Tuesday’s episode, Simms and Liam McHugh chat with legendary quarterback, and Chris’s father, Phil Simms. They talk camp reactions, share their delusional predictions for the year ahead, and discuss why Simms loves Flacco. On Thursday’s episode, Simms is joined by Paul Burmeister and Josh Norris of the Rotoworld Football Podcast to talk about more training camp details as the season inches closer.
    • When: Tuesday, July 30 and Thursday, August 1

 

  • Redskins Talk: The Redskins Talk podcast is anchored by NBC Sports Washington’s Redskins Insider JP Finlay and members of the Redskins coverage team, including Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey, along with special guests. The cast brings a fresh and engaging style to interviews with Redskins players, coaches and alumni, as well as experts from around the NFL.
    • On this week’s episode: Straight from Richmond, Va., the site of Redskins training camp, the podcast features one-on-one interviews with key players, including Ryan Kerrigan, who is entering his ninth year on the team, Brandon Scherff, who is coming back from injury, and first round pick Montez Sweat who is looking to adjust to the NFL. On Tuesday’s episode, the cast analyzes the first two fights of training camp and react to the news that the Redskins are singing Donald Penn. Then, the cast talks with Josh Norman, who is optimistic about the team’s secondary in 2019.
    • When: Multiple times per week

 

  • Eagle Eye: Rueben Frank and Dave Zangaro break down the key matchups, and discuss the key topics and issues surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles.
    • On this week’s latest episode: Frank and Zangaro sit down with NBC Sports’ Peter King. They discuss observations from practice and takeaways from the first four days of Eagles training camp. Then, after one of the most brutal days of training camp so far, Frank and Zangaro break down their observations and focus on Tim Jernigan and Nate Sudfeld.
    • When: Multiple times per week

 

  • Quick Slants The Podcast: NBC Sports Boston Patriots Insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down every game, plus talk about the issues on and off the field with the team.
    • On this week’s episode: Curran and Perry discuss their reactions to Rodney Harrison’s induction into the Hall of Fame, and give their early projections of New England’s final roster. Then, they are joined by former Patriots vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli to talk about Rodney Harrison’s induction, the construction of the Patriots’ dynamic roster, the exit of Lawyer Milloy, and the consistency of the organization. In addition, Curran talks with former Patriots cornerback Ty Law, who will also be inducted into the Hall of Fame this weekend.
    • When: Tuesday, July 30 & Thursday, August 1

 

  • Rotoworld Football: From fantasy implications to NFL draft analysis to major events, the Rotoworld Football staff has the NFL landscape covered. Listen as Josh Norris, Evan Silva, Roto Pat, Rich Hribar, and Ray Summerlingive their analysis and opinions on everything happening in the NFL.
    • On this week’s episode: Norris and Summerlin start the show relaying the important news from the last week, including the Giants’ hurt as pass catchers, Theo Riddick’s release, and Lamar Jackson being the perfect late round QB selection. Then, Roto Pat joins to look at clusters of fantasy rankings of running backs and receivers.
    • When: Tuesday, July 30

 

NASCAR

 

  • Letarte on Location: When you’ve spent more than 20 years of your life on the road as a NASCAR crew chief and NBC analyst, you’re bound to meet some interesting characters along the way. Letarte on Locationbrings you closer to all kinds of personalities that Steve Letarte has connected with throughout the years traveling the circuit.
    • On this week’s episode: Letarte goes on location from Pocono Raceway where he is joined by Martin Truex Jr, who is competing in his first season with Joe Gibbs Racing and is one of the leading contenders for the Cup Series Championship. A son of a racer, he discusses his growth in the sport, the importance of grassroots racing, his early struggles in the Cup Series, the 2017 championship with Furniture Row Racing, and his relationships with longtime partner Sherry Pollex and crew chief Cole Pearn.
    • When: Wednesday, July 31

 

  • NASCAR on NBC: Host Nate Ryan interviews NASCAR stars and insiders each week. Nate also discusses the latest NASCAR news, including a weekly recap of races, and looks ahead to what’s next in the sport.
    • On this week’s episode: Founder of Jayski.com, Jay “Jayski” Adamczyk, joins Nate Ryan for a special narrative podcast. The two discuss how arguably the most famous website in racing started as a basic HTML page in a college computer lab, all of the ways the site has transformed since the emergence of social media, and what still lies ahead for Jayski.
    • When: Friday, August 2

 

SOCCER

 

  • The 2 Robbies: Robbie Mustoeand Robbie Earle discuss and dissect the top Premier League storylines of every match. Together, the former Premier League players and current NBC Sports analysts provide fans with top-class punditry on the most exciting soccer league in the world.
    • On this week’s episode:In the first episode of the 2019-20’ Premier League season, The Robbies provide a 2019-20 Premier League season mega preview focusing on Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United. Plus, the duo provide analysis on the “Best of the Rest,” sharing their insights on how the bottom half of the table will likely shape up and what to expect from the introduction of VAR for the first time in the Premier League.
    • When: Wednesday, July 31

 

BASEBALL

 

  • White Sox Talk: Hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s trio of White Sox experts Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Chris Kamka, the White Sox Talk podcast provides fans with in-depth White Sox discussion on the hottest topics and latest breaking news all year long. In addition, fans can look forward to exclusive one-on-one interviews with White Sox players, coaches, front office execs, along with MLB media insiders from coast-to-coast.
    • On this week’s episode: Kamka speaks with Mets star Pete Alonso on why he’s such a fan of White Sox legend Paul Konerko. They discuss why Alonso believes Konerko belongs in Cooperstown, how clutch he was in the 2005 playoffs, and what he will say to him when they finally meet.
    • When: Tuesday, July 30 & Thursday, August 1

 

  • Cubs Talk: Hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s Luke Stuckmeyer, featuring Cubs digital reporter/producer Tony Andracki, and special appearances by David Kaplan andKelly Crull, the Cubs Talk podcast provides die-hard Cubs fans with detailed discussion on the hottest topics and latest breaking Cubs news throughout the year. In addition, fans can look forward to exclusive one-on-one interviews with Cubs players, coaches, front office execs, along with MLB media insiders from coast-to-coast.
    • On this week’s episode: Three editions of the “Cubs Talk presented by Wintrust” podcast this week include a full MLB Trade Deadline recap and an interview with William Marovitz, the creator/producer of “Miracle,” the hit local theatrical production about the Cubs winning the ’16 World Series. Plus, the group provides a full recap of this weekend’s huge weekend home series against the division rival Milwaukee Brewers.
    • When: Wednesday, July 31, Friday, August 2 & Sunday, August 4

  

  • Rotoworld Baseball: Rotoworld’s DJ Short, Drew Silva,and Matt Stroupdetail everything happening in fantasy baseball and what’s happening in MLB.
    • On this week’s episode: Stroup is joined by George Bissell to discuss the long-awaited breakout from Jose Ramirez and what to learn from his tumultuous season so far. Then, they talk what to expect from Bo Bichette now that he’s been called up to the Blue Jays, and the fantasy implications of Marcus Stroman getting traded to New York.
    • When: Tuesday, July 30

 

BASKETBALL

  • The Michael Holley Podcast: Michael Holley of NBC Sports Boston interviews a wide variety of guests from different backgrounds and industries in front of a live audience.
    • On this week’s episode: Holley is joined by NBA columnist Jackie MacMullan where they talk NBA player empowerment and movement across the league as well as the impact that Gordon Hayward’s struggles had on the Celtics last season. They also take a deeper look at what really went wrong with Kyrie Irving and the Celtics, as well as just how untouchable the Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tutum duo was during trade talks.
    • When: Thursday, July 25
  • Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball: Matt Stroup and Mike Gallagher have you covered from every angle. Joined by Steve “Dr. A” Alexander, Ryan Knausand the rest of the Rotoworld crew three times a week as they cover everything from the latest injuries, waiver wire pickups, DFS strategies and much more!
    • On this week’s episode: Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander look at the recent news of CJ McCollum receiving his contract, Zach Collins being set to start, Wendell Carter Jr. looking to make the leap in year Two, and how Dejounte Murray is recovering from his ACL injury. They question what each of these topics mean for their fantasy value, and where the players should be targeted in drafts.
    • When: Wednesday, July 31

 

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