NFL Cover Zero: Radio Row Day 1 – Terrell Davis, Mike Golic Sr., Shaun Alexander

Podcast: KSR (iHeartPodcasts & Sports Talk 790)
Date: February 5, 2026
Hosts: Matt Jones, Drew Franklin, Billy
Special Guests: Terrell Davis, Mike Golic Sr., Stevie Johnson (impromptu), Shaun Alexander (mentioned)

Episode Overview

Day one of NFL Cover Zero's live broadcast from Radio Row at Super Bowl 60 in San Francisco brings infectious energy and behind-the-scenes fun as Matt Jones, Drew Franklin, and Billy navigate their first experience in the media circus. The episode highlights chance celebrity encounters, Kentucky football nostalgia, and in-depth interviews with NFL legends Terrell Davis and Mike Golic Sr., along with surprise hijinks and reflections on life in sports media.

Key Segments, Guests & Highlights

1. Arrival at Radio Row: Setting the Scene

Timestamps: 00:00–03:00

• Matt, Drew, and Billy soak in the buzz of Radio Row, sharing awe at the sheer scope: “Every major network, work every major person.” (Matt, 01:02)
• Immediate celebrity encounter: Drew nearly collides with Joe Flacco, setting the tone for constant star sightings.
  • “You were looking right. Joe was looking left. Neither one of you saw each other. And before we were 10 steps in the building, we almost had a collision with you and Joe Flacco.” (Drew, 01:39)
• Playful banter about “owning” their space: “He may be a Super Bowl champion, but we are on the podcast, walking around.” (Matt, 02:08)

2. Unexpected Kentucky Glory: Stevie Johnson Drops In

Timestamps: 02:34–07:15

• NFL and UK legend Stevie Johnson spontaneously joins the show, reigniting memories of his iconic “Stevie Got Loose” moment in Kentucky football history.
• Emotional retelling of the play:
  • “It sparked everything for the Lexington community... The year before, we got dominated by Louisville... we had a chip on our shoulder.” (Stevie, 03:35)
  • Drew: “They asked me, ‘What’s your favorite UK game?’ ... I replied, stevie got loose as my number one.” (03:19)
• Stevie breaks into his legendary locker room rap, with the crew enthusiastically joining in:
  • “If you ain’t got that part, then your soul is weak meat for Wildcats. We about to get it popping like Joker from way back...” (Stevie, 05:27)
• Heartfelt appreciation from the hosts, with Drew calling it a bucket-list moment: “I'm not going to have a bucket list after this. We're just checking stuff off. Doing that halftime rap with Stevie Johnson...” (Drew, 07:31)

3. Radio Row’s Electric Atmosphere & Star Power

Timestamps: 07:15–11:38

• Musings on seeing media names like Stephen A. Smith, and random encounters with celebrities and former players.
• Jokes about confusing Adam Devine and Adam Levine ("Kelvin Gemstone") and playfully imagining interactions with TV characters.
• Teaser of the guest lineup:
  • “Today on the show, we have a massive list of superstars coming on... Terrell Davis, Mike Golick senior and then Sean Alexander all joining.” (Matt, 09:33)

4. Main Event – Interview with Terrell Davis (Pro Football Hall of Famer, Super Bowl MVP)

Timestamps: 14:37–23:22

On Football’s Toll and Super Bowl Memories

• Terrell candidly discusses the lingering pain from his playing days:
  • “I am feeling... a lot of the impact. I am paying my dues now.” (14:58)
• Comic takes on thrift and minimalism:
  • “Clothes is the number one. Food and clothes are the two biggest waste of money items.” (Terrell, 15:46)
  • Hosts riff about Terrell traveling “naked and not eating.”
• On Super Bowl nerves:
  • “The minute you go out in pregame, you realize quickly this is not a normal game... try to remind yourself, alright, man, we've done this... let's just stay in the moment.” (Terrell, 17:22, 18:11)

Life After Football & Identity

• “My kids don’t care [that I was Super Bowl MVP]...” (Terrell, 18:45)
• “I walk in them doors... I have to build some credibility amongst them in the house, which is weird.” (Terrell, 19:15)

On the NFL’s Changing Offenses

• Candid acknowledgment: “It wouldn’t have benefited me today... They don't— the run game is in a very expensive place [in the modern game].” (Terrell, 20:18)

Advocacy Work

• Raises awareness for Tardive Dyskinesia, a condition linked to some mental health medications:
  • “You're trying to treat one thing and you're getting this condition... just want to raise awareness.” (Terrell, 21:37)
  • TheOtherTD.com for more information.

Notable Terrell Davis Quotes

• “You eat right now. In two hours, you’re gonna be... what? You’re gonna have to eat again.” (16:12)
• “My kids don’t care. They don’t do things in the house that you ask them to do. They don’t care that you have a gold jacket.” (18:49)
• “The run game is... a very expensive thing to have - time wise, commitment, resources...” (20:20)

5. Radio Legend Mike Golic Sr. Talks Mornings, Legacy, and Diabetes Innovation

Timestamps: 24:01–35:16

On Sports Radio and Family

• Classic Golic self-deprecation: “Is that a nice way of saying I’m old?” (Mike, 24:01)
• Matt shares first-day nerves at ESPN: “I broke Mike Golic’s chair on the Mike & Mike set.” (24:21)
• Morning show grind: “Alarm went off at 4:15 and I said a bad word...” (Mike, 25:12)
• The silver lining: “I was done for the day at 11 o’clock ... it did give me the opportunity to be a lunch dad...” (Mike, 25:52)
• Reflects on working with his son: “I try not to take it for granted... when the mic goes on, it's my kid there and we’re doing the show together.” (26:56)

Broadcasting Chemistry & Challenges

• Insights on on-air relationships: “If you disagree with something on air, you never take it off air.” (Mike, 27:44)
• Surviving tough show days: “That's when you start to do Mount Rushmore lists!” (Mike, 32:02)
• “You have to have chemistry... Greenie and I had it right out of the gate.” (Mike, 32:39)

Football Talk: Super Bowl 60

• Comments on Sam Darnold’s resurgence: “When you’re a high pick... you’re always going to get a chance somewhere.” (Mike, 28:43)
• Gives context to Patriots’ chances: “They have the ability to score, but they need a rock fight here. Their defense needs to step up...” (Mike, 30:29)

Diabetes & Tech Advocacy

• Mike discusses living with type 2 diabetes and new continuous glucose monitoring tech:
  • “Stello... a glucose biosensor you put on your arm... an app gives you real-time numbers on how you're doing...” (Mike, 33:25)
  • On eating habits post-NFL: “And I did eat the same for a while and I ballooned up to almost 320...” (Mike, 34:42)

6. Post-Interview Reflections and Radio Row Hijinks

Timestamps: 35:35–44:43

• Hosts express surprise at how approachable and kind the NFL legends were. “Not that I expect anyone to be jerks, but everyone was, like, so nice...” (Drew, 36:02)
• Hilarious run-ins:
  • Drew mistaken for Jeff Saturday by Tony Dungy (“Tugging Tony” story): “Tony Dungy grabbed you by the jacket... the look of disappointment on his face.” (Matt, 37:08)
  • Awkward bathroom experience with Derrick Henry at the urinals: “I saw Derrick Henry walk through the restroom. The only three people at the urinals were me, Drew, and Derrick Henry.” (Matt, 39:00)
  • Drew: “Not down at an angle, up at an angle, and say, ‘oh my god, this is Derrick Henry’ - and just straight down, stare at the wall, don’t move.” (Drew, 41:06)
• Observations about the mix of celebrities, media types, and fans hoping for interviews; banter about “digital business cards” and Billy’s ambitious networking.

7. Celebrity and Media People-Watching

Timestamps: 44:15–45:39

• Spotting random celebrities and famous media personalities, including the Workaholics crew and Dan Patrick show alumni.
• Jokes about sponsorships, “Bounty wingman” sweaters, and the oddity of big NFL partnerships.

Notable Quotes

On the Super Bowl Atmosphere:
“You try to convince yourself it’s a normal game. The minute you go out in pregame, you realize quickly this is not a normal game.” — Terrell Davis (17:22)

On Football Life After Fame:
“They don’t care that you have a gold jacket.” — Terrell Davis (18:49)

On Radio Chemistry:
“If you disagree with something on air, you never take it off air. That's the same thing with my son.” — Mike Golic (27:44)

On Kentucky Football Lore:
“That sparked everything for the Lexington community... we had a chip on our shoulder.” — Stevie Johnson (03:35)

Bathroom Encounters:
“I did not think we would be touching elbows at the urinal would be...the moment I could see Drew’s face, him being like: I want to talk to Derrick Henry, but I'm not sure I can with urinal things happening.” — Matt Jones (39:00)

Key Timestamps for Main Segments

• Arrival, First Impressions, Flacco encounter: 00:00–03:00
• Stevie Johnson drops by, Kentucky nostalgia & rap: 02:34–07:15
• Atmosphere: Media & celebrity sightings, set descriptions: 07:15–11:38
• Terrell Davis interview: 14:37–23:22
• Mike Golic Sr. interview: 24:01–35:16
• Wrap-up & Radio Row stories (Tony Dungy, Derrick Henry, media antics): 35:35–45:39

Tone & Style

The episode is joyful, irreverent, and unfiltered, full of “fanboy” moments but also sharply insightful about football, broadcasting, and the surreal nature of Super Bowl week. The hosts’ Kentucky pride and genuine awe at the NFL spectacle bring a relatable, humorous edge.

For Listeners

If you crave a dose of unvarnished Super Bowl atmosphere—celebrity collisions, old-school UK football memories, radio industry tales, and candid moments from gridiron legends—this episode is a fun, heartfelt, and star-studded listen.

Recommended Segment:
Start at [14:37] for the full Terrell Davis interview—funny, deep, and illuminating on both the past and present NFL. Don’t miss the Stevie Johnson impromptu reunion and rap at [05:27].