DOUBL3 COVERAGE PODCAST – Episode 7

Lawrence Taylor Talks Being The GOAT, Golfing With Michael Jordan & How He'd Shut Down Tom Brady
Date: October 23, 2025
Hosts: Mystic Zach & N3on
Guest: Lawrence Taylor (LT)
Notable Appearance: Rapper Hot Boy (segment)

Overview

This episode features football legend Lawrence Taylor—widely regarded as the greatest defensive player in NFL history. LT joins Mystic Zach (and, later, Hot Boy) to discuss his storied football career, compete stories about playing and golfing with Michael Jordan, his take on the evolution of defense in the NFL, candid reflections on football and life, and memorable anecdotes from his time in wrestling and acting.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. LT’s Accolades & What Meant Most (01:13–02:44)

• Mystic Zach introduces LT, crediting him as a 10-time Pro Bowler, 3-time Defensive Player of the Year, 2-time Super Bowl champion, and the only unanimous defensive NFL MVP.
• LT on Greatest Accomplishment:
  "I think I went 86 when I was NFL MVP. That was a big, big deal." (01:45)
  • Making the playoffs with the Giants after decades of drought was deeply meaningful.
  • Credits legendary coaches Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick, and Ray Perkins for his success.

2. Relationship with Bill Parcells (03:41–06:31)

• LT describes Parcells as instrumental in his development.
• Parcells let LT improvise on defense, with a deal: "I'm going to let you do it your way...but as soon as you screw up, you gotta do what I want you to do." (05:35)
• Parcells “made [LT] a better player" through trust and tough love.

3. Golf Battles with Michael Jordan (06:28–09:21)

• Golfed repeatedly with Jordan—both fiercely competitive.
• Legendary gambling stories:
  "I'm beating [MJ] this one time and he's down about, I don't know, like 19,000 or something...He wants to double the last hole. If you don't double him on that last hole, then you'll never play with him again." (06:34–08:07)
• Respect for Jordan’s intensity; notes the mutual drive to win at all times.

4. Defensive Dominance—Then vs. Now (09:22–13:14)

• LT doubts we'll see another defense like the '86 Giants, '85 Bears, or 2000 Ravens due to rule changes:
  "You can't hit the quarterback, you can't hit...stupid stuff." (09:43)
• On intimidation and physical play:
  "I've already got a reputation. People are already scared...you can win the battle before you even get off the bus." (10:29)
• He laments NFL’s trend toward more offense for viewer excitement:
  "I'm a defensive player. Why the hell would I want that?" (10:59)

5. Comparing LT to Today’s Stars — Micah Parsons (14:06–15:46)

• Mystic Zach brings up frequent comparisons to Dallas Cowboys’ Micah Parsons.
• LT:
  "We're different players, man. I'll tell you what. We're just players. I actually hit people, okay? So, we're different type of players." (15:30)
• Playfully: "You go, I win. Okay. I win." (15:43)

6. Thoughts on Modern Giants & Prevent Defense (16:05–18:56)

• LT critiques comparisons between modern and past Giants:
  "[Today] I don't know what type of football they're playing, but it's different." (16:05)
• Dislikes prevent defense:
  "What the hell are you preventing?...Send the dogs in. That was one thing I liked about Parcells and Belichick. They send the dogs in." (17:23–18:56)

7. Favorite Quarterbacks to Sack & Mutual Respect (18:56–22:19)

• LT highlights Ron Jaworski (28 times) and Randall Cunningham (27 times) as favorite QB victims.
• On respect among players:
  "You gotta teach them. Let them know that I know that you know that you can't beat me." (20:49)
  "It's all about respect and giving them what they deserve." (21:07)

8. The Joe Theismann Injury & Post-Game Friendship (24:06–25:26)

• LT describes his friendship with Joe Theismann, despite the infamous injury:
  "You broke my tibular and fibula...I said, Joe, you know, I don't do half nothing halfway. If I won't break one, just gonna break them both. Okay. But we're good friends." (24:20–25:26)

9. From Football Legend to WWE Main Event (25:54–28:12)

• Mystic Zach covers LT’s induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, main eventing WrestleMania 11 against Bam Bam Bigelow.
• LT calls Bigelow “one of the best athletes I have ever seen”, awed by his athleticism.

10. Hobbies, Golf & Life Satisfaction (28:26–29:53)

• LT plays golf, does charity work, loves being around kids.
• Open about health: "My life is better now than it has been in the past...I'm happy with my partner in life. I'm happy with my friends. I'm cool." (29:00–29:53)

11. Acting Career—Any Given Sunday & Hollywood Stories (31:32–36:39)

• Details acting roles: “I've done about 14 films. I enjoy doing the films.” (31:44)
• Shares how he got the part in "Any Given Sunday": Was originally hired as a technical advisor post-rehab, but impressed the director so much (demonstrating aggression) that he won the role:
  "I do this whole scene all by myself...the director jumps up, said, 'That's what I'm talking about. LT, you're hired!'" (35:12)

12. Wrestling, Mike Tyson, Logan Paul & Retrospect (36:41–39:13)

• Mystic Zach asks if LT would ever wrestle again or fight in the vein of Tyson vs. Jake Paul.
• LT makes clear he wouldn’t fight Tyson or Logan Paul:
  "Anybody that used their fist for a living, I am not messing with. Okay." (37:26)
• Says he still enjoys Giants games “to a point” but turns the TV off if they start losing.

13. On the Giants Beating Brady & How He’d Approach Tom (39:13–41:10)

• LT on Brady’s legacy:
  "How does a guy like Tom Brady get that many Super Bowls? I don’t know…He complains a lot, though…Every time I turn around, they got a Tom Brady ruling." (39:18-40:19)
• On how he’d fare vs Brady:
  "He’s not going to outrun me. I’m going to hit him because that’s what I do." (40:35)

14. Final Life Reflections (41:10–41:24)

• Mystic Zach asks for something nobody knows:
  "Really completely in love with my situation, my life now." (41:17)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Parcells’ trust:
  "I'm going to let you do it your way...But soon as you screw up, you gotta do what I want you to do." (05:35, LT)

• On golf with Jordan:
  "If you don't double him on that last hole, then you'll never play with him again." (08:01, LT)

• On modern defenses:
  "There got to be some intimidation...You can win the battle before you even get off the bus." (10:29, LT)

• On today's rule changes:
  "In the NFL, we hit. We run, we hit, we tackle. That’s what we do. And sometimes people got to get hurt, but we wish them the best. Maybe send them a card or something." (11:41, LT, dry humor)

• On Theismann injury:
  "You know, I don’t do half nothing halfway. If I won’t break one, just gonna break them both." (24:20, LT)

• On comparing himself to Micah Parsons:
  "We're just players. I actually hit people. So we're different type of players." (15:30, LT)

• On sacking QBs:
  "Jaworski. I sacked Jaworski 28 times. And they said Cunningham, who's his—I sacked him 27 times." (19:03, LT)

• On acting in Any Given Sunday:
  "I go out and I do this whole scene all by myself. And after the scene was done, the director jumps up, says, 'LT, you hired!'" (35:12, LT)

• On life now:
  "Really completely in love with my situation, my life now." (41:17, LT)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 01:45 — Greatest Accomplishment: 1986 NFL MVP, impact of great coaching
• 05:35 — Parcells lets LT freelance on defense (coaching dynamic)
• 06:34–09:21 — Golf stories with Michael Jordan, competitive fire
• 09:43 — On why today’s NFL defenses can never be as dominant (“the rules don't allow it”)
• 15:30 — Micah Parsons comparison: "We're different type of players."
• 16:05–18:56 — Critique of today’s Giants and “prevent defense” philosophy
• 19:03–21:07 — Favorite QBs to sack, camaraderie and respect among players
• 24:20–25:26 — On Joe Theismann, friendship after infamous injury
• 26:12 — WWE Hall of Fame, WrestleMania 11 against Bam Bam Bigelow
• 29:00–29:53 — Reflections on life, happiness, and golf hobby
• 35:12 — Getting the acting role in "Any Given Sunday"
• 39:18–40:19 — Thoughts on Tom Brady: Super Bowls, rules, hypothetical matchup
• 41:17 — Final reflection: "Really completely in love with my situation, my life now."

Tone, Style & Memorable Vibe

• LT is unfiltered, humorous, and candid—embracing both bravado and humility.
• Constant references to hard-hitting football, mutual respect, legendary stories.
• The hosts keep things light and conversational, never shying from honest or fun questions.

Additional Segments

Sports Picks Segment with Hot Boy (41:35–44:27)

• Hot Boy joins for NFL picks; fun back-and-forth on favorite players and upcoming games.
• Light-hearted discussion of jewelry and “drip check.”

For fans and newcomers alike, this episode offers a rare, honest deep dive into the mind and memories of football’s fiercest defender. You get stories of dominance, camaraderie, legendary competitions—on and off the field—with LT’s trademark edge and humor.