AP Pro Football Podcast

Kicking off with Emmanuel Acho

September 17, 2020 The Associated Press Season 1 Episode 1
Kicking off with Emmanuel Acho
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AP Pro Football Podcast
Kicking off with Emmanuel Acho
Sep 17, 2020 Season 1 Episode 1
The Associated Press

Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho joins host Rob Maaddi in this debut episode to discuss his interview with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on his successful YouTube show: "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man." Acho and Maaddi also dive into the league's social justice initiatives and the role of NFL owners, Acho's book deal with Oprah Winfrey's imprint and answering phone calls with no-caller ID.
AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner discusses Week 1 of the season and how the NFL was able to start on schedule. AP's Teresa M. Walker joins the show to talk about the Tennessee Titans and shares a unique way she recorded video during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Maaddi shares insight following a text exchange with free agent safety Eric Reid, a close friend of Colin Kaepernick.  

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Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho joins host Rob Maaddi in this debut episode to discuss his interview with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on his successful YouTube show: "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man." Acho and Maaddi also dive into the league's social justice initiatives and the role of NFL owners, Acho's book deal with Oprah Winfrey's imprint and answering phone calls with no-caller ID.
AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner discusses Week 1 of the season and how the NFL was able to start on schedule. AP's Teresa M. Walker joins the show to talk about the Tennessee Titans and shares a unique way she recorded video during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Maaddi shares insight following a text exchange with free agent safety Eric Reid, a close friend of Colin Kaepernick.