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Green Light with Chris Long
Hosted by Chris Long · EN
Former NFL player Chris Long, co-host Macon, teammate Beau Allen, and Nate 'Dr. Fax' Collins, bring you an expert look at all things NFL & a novice look at everything else. Featuring interviews with the biggest names in sports & entertainment, occasional digressions into the absurd, and frequent lapses in judgment. Join the Locals at Green Light!
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Sam Darnold’s Wild Journey to Super Bowl Champion
1w ago00:42:22Tap to summarizeSam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks are the defending Super Bowl champions but still feel like they have a lot to prove. Darnold joins Chris and opens up about the tough start to his career with the New York Jets, the uncertainty that followed with the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers, the growth and improvement with the Minnesota Vikings and the success seen in Seattle. Darnold tells Chris about how his mindset has changed over the course of his career and his understanding of the game and the NFL, and he states that he is only ready for more! (00:00) - Intro (01:07) - Sam Darnold! (05:41) - Career Journey (08:48) - Building Confidence (12:00) - Career Resurgence (16:00) - Building The Right Mindset (19:45) - Growth While Playing In San Francisco (22:20) - Diagnosing NFL Defensive Variations (26:20) - Camaraderie of 2026 Seahawks (33:10) - Rashid Shaheed (34:45) - Jaxon Smith-Njigba (38:00) - Seahawks Walk and Talk (39:45) - Mike Macdonald's Leadership Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: (202) 991-0723 With the return of the Layup Line, make sure to check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=YP1-ffQ3T_yUDRnJRhDtOw Check out Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Has SGA Become the NBA’s New Villain? Ryen Russillo Weighs In
2w ago01:24:12Tap to summarizeRyen Russillo on the Green Light Podcast is only made better when it's NBA Playoff time. Ryen weighs in on Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers and making it to the NBA Finals. He also weighs in on the SGA debate and Wemby's dominance in the Western Conference Finals. To end the episode, Chris and Macon discuss Abdul Carter's comments on Jaxson Dart appearing at a Trump rally and. the impact on the locker room. (00:00:00) - Johnny Manziel vs Bob Menery (00:03:47) - Ryen Russillo on the Knicks Winning the ECF, Wemby's Dominance & if SGA is the New NBA Villain? (00:35:26) - Chris' AAU Experiences (00:39:45) - Ryen Russillo's Boat (00:45:51) - Oz the Mentalist (00:49:00) - Life Advice (00:52:51) - Jaxson Dart & Abdul Carter Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: (202) 991-0723 With the return of the Layup Line, make sure to check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=YP1-ffQ3T_yUDRnJRhDtOw Check out Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Derrick Brown Backs Bryce Young As Franchise QB + Joe Burrow Hypes The 2026 Bengals
2w ago01:09:26Tap to summarizeThe Carolina Panthers are on the Green Light Podcast. Derrick Brown joins Chris to talk about the Panthers 2025 season that culminated with a home playoff game against the LA Rams, Bryce Young's upstart play, the Panthers DLine and assistant coach Daren Bates. Chris asks for your favorite Panther from the late 90s and early 2000s so make sure to leave that player in the comments. To finish the episode, Chris talks about Rashee Rice and Nolan Smith's recent troubles with the law and ends with Joe Burrow's comments on the Bengals roster. Plenty of NFL talk in this one, enjoy! (00:00:00) - Intro: Carolina Panthers & Derrick Brown (00:08:45) - Derrick Brown on the Carolina Panthers Ascension, Bryce Young & Carolina's Playoff Appearance in 2025 (00:43:00) - Rashee Rice & Nolan Smith (00:53:19) - Joe Burrow's Bengals Comments Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: (202) 991-0723 With the return of the Layup Line, make sure to check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=YP1-ffQ3T_yUDRnJRhDtOw Check out Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Steelers Puzzling Decision To Bring Back Aaron Rodgers + Zaire Franklin Interview
3w ago02:03:52Tap to summarizeAaron Rogers gave us some NFL news to talk about - he is resigning with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Chris breaks down the decision to run another season of Rodgers and how it bodes for the future of the Steelers. Chris, Beau and Macon then run through each NFL teams schedule and assess their season outlook following the schedule release. Then the Green Bay Packers new offseason acquisition joins Chris to talk about his new team, the Packers defense, his time with the Indianapolis Colts and his resolved beef with Jason Kelce. Enjoy! (00:00:00) - Intro (00:07:55) - Aaron Rodgers Returns to the Pittsburgh Steelers (00:26:39) - NFL Schedule Review (01:14:00) - Zaire Franklin on the Green Bay Packers, Career with the Colts & Beef with Jason Kelce Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: (202) 991-0723 With the return of the Layup Line, make sure to check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=YP1-ffQ3T_yUDRnJRhDtOw Check out Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Cliff Avril's Best Legion of Boom Stories + NFL Schedule Leaks
3w ago02:09:17Tap to summarizeThe NFL Schedule is here...almost. Chris and Dr. Fax take a peek at the leaked NFL games, notably all the NFL's games on the 2026 International Schedule. Chris and Nate also detail what NFLers look for when the schedule first comes out. Then we catch an incredible convo between Beau and Cliff Avril from the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Cliff covers his time in Detroit, heading to Seattle and winning the Super Bowl, playing with Calvin Johnson and Ndamukong Suh, and the Seahawks fans. Chris and Nate finish up with a little Fax Finds - LeBron James' future, Dillon Brooks' trolling, Netflix's QB Season 3 and Ballmaxxing. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:57) - NFL International & Holiday Games (00:42:40) - Cliff Avril on Winning the Super Bowl & Seattle's Legion of Boom (01:25:55) - Netflix's QB Season 3 featuring Joe Flacco, Baker Mayfield, Cam Ward and Jayden Daniels (01:35:07) - Layup Line (01:40:59) - LeBron James' Future (01:45:38) - LeBron James vs Dillon Brooks (01:52:07) - Nick Wright on Athletes Bringing Kids to Press Conferences (02:00:07) - Ballmaxxing Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: (202) 991-0723 With the return of the Layup Line, make sure to check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=YP1-ffQ3T_yUDRnJRhDtOw Check out Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Colts’ Laiatu Latu Describes Intercepting Patrick Mahomes + Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Situation
4w ago01:19:39Tap to summarizeThe fellas roll in with another great show. We start with Chris' great conversation with Laiatu Latu covering the Colts, Latu's pass rush arsenal, Daniel Jones and Philip Rivers, Latu's rugby career and receiving books from Carson Schwesinger. Chris, Beau and Macon wrap things up with a few NFL updates, weighing in on the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel drama and talking some NBA playoffs. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:57) - Laiatu Latu Talks 2025 Colts Season, His Pass Rush Moves, + Daniel Jones & Philip Rivers (00:34:24) - NFL Round-Up: Chargers Sign David Njoku & Chiefs Outlook in AFCW (00:48:01) - Mike Vrabel & Dianna Russini (01:09:07) - All About The NBA Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: (202) 991-0723 With the return of the Layup Line, make sure to check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=YP1-ffQ3T_yUDRnJRhDtOw Check out Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Minnesota Viking Brian O’Neill Talks Kyler Murray & JJ McCarthy + Chris Debates NFL vs NBA
May 701:15:52Tap to summarizeA great episode with Chris and Beau featuring an appearance from Minnesota Viking Brian O'Neill. Beau returns from Italy and catches up with Chris, talks about his travel to Lake Como, double dating with Paddy Pimblett and using European bidets. Chris then dives into the annual debate between NBA and NFL stars and which sports' athletes would fair better in the other sport. We end with Beau interviewing Brian O'Neill from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, covering Brian's time at University of Pittsburgh with Aaron Donald, his welcome to the NFL moment, playing with Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy, Carson Wentz and playing for Kevin O'Connell. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:45) - Beau's Travels to Italy and Pittsburgh (00:23:55) - NBA vs NFL Stars (00:34:05) - Brian O'Neill on the Minnesota Vikings, Kyler Murray & JJ McCarthy, Kevin O'Connell's coaching abilities and Aaron Donald college stories Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: (202) 991-0723 With the return of the Layup Line, make sure to check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=YP1-ffQ3T_yUDRnJRhDtOw Check out Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Carson Schwesinger Talks Browns & Todd Monken + NFL Draft Consensus Big Board Debate
May 501:47:45Tap to summarizeCarson Schwesinger joins Chris and covers all things Cleveland Browns. Carson talks highly of new Head Coach Todd Monken and the Browns defense, led by Myles Garrett. Carson had a great first season in Cleveland, being the defensive play caller and earning Defensive Rookie of the Year. He tells Chris the goals the Browns have for the season and beyond. Chris and Macon end the show with a mailbag covering perfect things that were ruined (like the NCAA Tournament), Star Wars' May the 4th, the debate around the consensus big board for the NFL draft, and Chris brings back Layup Line with the first installment being a special one from the Grateful Dead! (00:00) - Intro (00:04:15) - Carson Schwesinger Talks His Incredible Rookie Season, Myles Garrett & Cleveland Browns Outlook (00:41:00) - The Draft's Consensus Big Board (00:46:56) - Macon's Larry David Style Codebreak (00:52:55) - CJ Stroud's New Look (00:57:56) - AAU Basketball (01:05:36) - Things That Were Perfect (The NCAA Tournament) (01:28:46) - Star Wars' May the 4th (01:36:36) - Layup Line Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: (202) 991-0723 With the return of the Layup Line, make sure to check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=YP1-ffQ3T_yUDRnJRhDtOw Check out Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What Eagles Fans Can Expect from Jonathan Greenard
Apr 3000:47:13Tap to summarizeOne of the newest Eagles, Jonathan Greenard, joins Chris to cover his trade to Philadelphia, the passion and style he brings to the Eagles dline room, his motivation going into his 7th season and the facetime he received from Chris (via a friend) a few weeks ago. (00:00) - Intro (01:53) - Trade to Philadelphia (06:15) - Vic Fangio & Brian Flores' Defenses (11:35) - John's Style of Play (16:34) - Veteran Prescense (23:30) - Edge Rushers Contracts (31:57) - Philadelphia Eagles (39:15) - NFL in Europe (40:38) - Playing Caleb Williams (45:22) - What Number Will John Wear? Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: (202) 991-0723 Head to https://nicokick.com/zone and use code GL20 for 20% off at checkout. Check out Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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NFL Draft Reactions | Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love, Makai Lemon & More
Apr 2801:43:14Tap to summarizeThe 2026 NFL Draft is wrapped and teams have their player hauls. It's time to talk about those drafted players and their fits on their new teams. Chris dove deep into the LA Rams drafting Ty Simpson which was the surprise of the draft. Makai Lemon was lined up to be drafted by the Steelers until the Philadelphia Eagles swooped in and snagged him with the 20th overall selection, a pick Chris thinks really fits what the Eagles are doing right now. Arizona selected Jeremiyah Love but was it too early with where the Cardinals are right now? Chris, Stanford Steve and Macon review those draft picks, talk about their favorite team drafts and a few draft picks that might've missed the mark. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:05) - Reviewing The New York Giants Draft Class (00:09:16) - Reviewing The Cleveland Browns Draft Class (00:14:12) - Ty Simpson & The LA Rams (00:30:17) - Reviewing The Philadelphia Eagles Draft Class (00:39:48) - Reviewing The Cowboys & Commanders Draft Classes (00:49:51) - AJ Brown To The Rams? (00:51:30) - Favorite Draft Picks (01:15:07) - Reviewing The Jaguars & 49ers Draft Classes (01:20:16) - Jeremiyah Love To The Cardinals (01:28:34) - Reviewing The Tennessee Titans Draft Class (01:33:52) - Chris' Vacation Review Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: (202) 991-0723 Head to https://nicokick.com/zone and use code GL20 for 20% off at checkout. Check out Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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