Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes on finding competition in education, and athletes taking over the media space
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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, we have a dynamic four-piece conversation when NFL legends Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes join hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. Takeo and Tutan are also in the podcast game with their “Behind the Mask” podcast, and the guys all share how they’ve found a passion for the space, and how it’s been a vehicle to display the human side of your favorite athletes. Takeo, Tutan and Peanut (sorry Roman) also discuss how the competitive drive that led them to become great NFL players also fueled their desire to earn master’s degrees in education. Takeo shares an example of the brotherhood amongst players which may have saved Tutan’s life. All that, and more, in a conversation you won’t want to miss. Audio timestamps: 1:13 - Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes are introduced 1:38 - The history behind Tutan name  2:38 - Tutan and Takeo discuss their Behind the Mask podcast 8:08 - The guys talk about interviewing Lawrence Taylor 9:36 - The guys talk about linebackers vs. other positions 11:05 - Takeo explains why he wanted to develop a big neck 13:19 - Takeo and Tutan talk about getting their Masters degrees  19:14 - Takeo talks about working for the SEC network 20:38 - Roman asks Takeo about the difference between live and recorded TV 23:38 - Peanut asks the guys about podcasting vs. working in TV 27:31 - Tutan shares how Takeo helped him get tested for lymphoma  30:06 - Roman asks Takeo and Tutan what’s next for them 34:07 - Takeo and Tutan share their personal Mount Rushmore  The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Radio.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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