Exciting Mics

• Nolan Smith on Eagles Super Bowl, What Makes Georgia Football Special & More | Exciting Mics Ep. 6

  Nolan Smith joins Cooper DeJean & Reed Blankenship on Episode 6 of Exciting Mics to talk about the Eagles Super Bowl, Georgia Football, & More. In Episode 6 of Exciting Mics, Philadelphia Eagles star Nolan Smith joins the show to break down what made Georgia football special, share untold stories from the Super Bowl, and reflect on his journey from Savannah to the NFL. From hilarious locker room moments to raw emotion about injury setbacks and personal growth, this episode has it all. Nolan opens up about his foundation, his draft night memories, and why Lane Johnson helped shape his game. Don’t miss this unfiltered hour of football, brotherhood, and big laughs with one of the league’s rising stars!Presented by Vanda Pharmaceuticals Timestamps:00:00 - Intro1:30 - What’s Exciting You This Week?3:50 - Quick Hitters6:41 - Exciting Bites presented by Cooper Cheese8:13 - Nolan Smith joins8:36 - Nolan’s upbringing in Savannah13:06 - Is Georgia football the best?14:07 - Would Coop be a point guard in the NBA?15:42 - Nolan’s NFL Combine16:27 - Nolan’s recruiting process18:44 - What makes Georgia football so great?20:33 - Is Georgia football a dynasty?23:25 - Nolan’s NFL Draft experience29:30 - Nolan’s 1st impressions of Philly31:10 - Haircut reveal!31:50 - Adjustment from Georgia to Philly33:19 - Culture in Philly33:48 - Nolan’s relationship with Brandon Graham34:35 - What sets the Eagles’ defense apart from other teams?36:13 - Nolan’s Welcome to the NFL moment38:07 - Going against Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata43:13 - Nolan’s breakout year45:28 - Nolan’s reaction to Cooper’s pick-646:53 - Nolan’s injury in the Super Bowl50:00 - Favorite Super Bowl moment, parade52:09 - Biggest takeaways from OTAs & minicamp53:30 - What’s the hardest position on the field?55:24 - Biggest goals this year57:01 - The Nolan Smith Foundation58:35 - Nolan’s outro59:10 - Fan Q&AVanda: Vanda Pharmaceuticals - Innovate in the service of people's pursuit of happiness. Learn more at vandapharma.comFactor: Get started at factormeals.com/exciting50off and use code EXCITING50OFF to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box.PECO: Head to PECO.com/waystosave for energy saving tips and deals on Energy Star® cooling equipment that actually work and cut your bills.DUDHAT: Visit philadelphiaeaglesdentist.com and see what Dudhat can do for you. Smile like the Birds!Cooper Cheese: What do Philly's best sandwiches, melts, and macs have in common? Cooper® cheese. Watch the Exciting Bites segment for a mouthwatering tour of local flavor--then grab some Cooper® at your local grocery deli and recreate the magic. coopercheese.com A GOAT Farm Media Original Series | Powered by ALLCITY Network & PHLYWEBSITE: www.excitingmics.comFOLLOW ON SOCIAL:Instagram: @excitingmicsTikTok: @excitingmicsTwitter: @excitingmicsWhen you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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• Zack Baun on Re-Signing With Eagles, Super Bowl, Vic Fangio & More | Exciting Mics Ep. 5

  Zack Baun joins Cooper DeJean & Reed Blankenship on the Podcast Exciting Mics Episode 5 to Talk about Eagles Winning Super Bowl, what it's like playing for Vic Fangio, Re-Signing with the Eagles & More! Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun joins Exciting Mics Ep. 5 to break down his journey from Wisconsin to the NFL, his breakout season in Philly, and what it's like playing in Vic Fangio's defense. Baun opens up about his re-signing with the Eagles, the Super Bowl run, life in the locker room, and his bond with teammates like Reed Blankenship and Cooper DeJean. Plus, hear Baun's thoughts on Jameis Winston, dancing in childhood, and the Philly fan experience. Don’t miss this candid, hilarious, and insightful hour with “The Bald Eagle” — like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive Eagles content!Presented by Vanda Pharmaceuticals Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro1:12 - What’s Exciting You This Week?3:02 - Quick Hitters5:13 - Exciting Bites presented by Cooper Cheese7:22 - Zack Baun joins the show7:40 - Zack’s upbringing & tap dancing10:30 - Zack’s track and field career11:09 - Zack played QB in high school13:54 - Would you go back and play high school football again?15:21 - Zack’s QB stats18:17 - Zack’s recruitment process to Wisconsin20:47 - Zack’s career at Wisconsin, playing Iowa26:00 - Mount Rushmore of Wisconsin players26:58 - Best college football stadiums/Zack’s bulletin board material quote28:58 - Zack’s draft process to Saints, playing during COVID30:50 - Playing with Jamies Winston32:02 - Free agency process, signing with Eagles34:47 - Zack’s 1st interaction with Vic Fangio39:06 - 1st season with Eag;es42:30 - Zack’s 1st impression of Cooper and Reed43:47 - 1st impressions of Philly44:52 - Winning Super Bowl in New Orleans 45:43 - Parade memories, Bald Eagle celebrations47:25 - Re-signing with Eagles48:34 - Motivation for upcoming season50:05 - Fan Q&AVanda: Vanda Pharmaceuticals - Innovate in the service of people's pursuit of happiness. Learn more at vandapharma.comACME: Shop now at acmemarkets.com or in the ACME App.Factor: Get started at factormeals.com/exciting50off and use code EXCITING50OFF to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box.Ace Hardware: Visit Ace Hardware Home Services online at acehardwarehomeservices.com to get started on your next project!Cooper Cheese: What do Philly's best sandwiches, melts, and macs have in common? Cooper® cheese. Watch the Exciting Bites segment for a mouthwatering tour of local flavor--then grab some Cooper® at your local grocery deli and recreate the magic. coopercheese.com A GOAT Farm Media Original Series | Powered by ALLCITY Network & PHLYWEBSITE: www.excitingmics.comFOLLOW ON SOCIAL:Instagram: @excitingmicsTikTok: @excitingmicsTwitter: @excitingmicsWhen you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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• Quinyon Mitchell on Rookie Year, Eagles Super Bowl, Saquon 99 Club & More | Exciting Mics Ep. 4

  Quinyon Mitchell joins Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship on Exciting Mics Episode 4 to break down his rookie season with the Philadelphia Eagles, winning the Super Bowl, and Saquon Barkley making the Madden 26 cover and 99 Club. The episode features exclusive NFL locker room stories, viral Super Bowl parade moments, and insight on facing elite wide receivers like A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Mitchell also opens up about his NFL Draft experience, training camp battles, and goals for the 2025 season. A must-watch for NFL fans, draft junkies, and Eagles Nation alike!Presented by Vanda Pharmaceuticals Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro0:58 - What’s Exciting You This Week? Celebrity basketball game1:52 - Cooper’s celebrity softball game4:22 - Quick Hitters4:58 - Reacting to Saquon on the cover of Madden 26, 99 overall6:15 - NBA Finals: Who you got?7:29 - Scottie Scheffler: GOAT?8:36 - Exciting Bites presented by Cooper Cheese11:01 - Quinyon Mitchell joins the show11:24 - Growing up in Williston, Florida & pop warner football13:44 - How Quinyon ended up at Toledo15:09 - Quinyon’s first time playing football16:03 - Who Quinyon models his game after16:25 - Getting drafted to the Eagles, playing with Slay16:53 - Quinyon’s family, mom raising 5 kids20:07 - Quinyon’s recruiting process/career at Toledo, NIL24:17 - Quinyon’s NFL Draft day experience25:59 - Any teams Quinyon wanted to get drafted to?26:15 - Quinyon once had 4 interceptions in one game27:25 - Cooper and Quinyon’s rookie year, first impressions29:06 - Quinyon’s Welcome to the NFL moment30:56 - Going up against AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith in practice31:20 - Quinyonamo Bay nickname31:52 - Top 3 toughest receivers to cover32:48 - Quinyon’s 1st two interceptions, couldn’t sleep33:35 - Quinyon and Cooper’s botched celebration34:42 - Pregame routines, handshakes36:01 -  Biggest lesson from 1st year, Quinyon’s hobbies37:27 - 1st impression on the city of Philadelphia, fans40:58 - Quinyon at Super Bowl parade42:45 - Biggest focus for the upcoming season44:21 - Who’s Quinyon looking forward to facing?44:44 - Personal goals for this season45:46 - Fan Q&A#nfl #football #excitingmics #cooperdejean #reedblankenship #quinyonmitchell #eagles #philadelphiaeagles #flyeaglesfly #saquonbarkley #madden26 #superbowlVanda: Vanda Pharmaceuticals - Innovate in the service of people's pursuit of happiness. Learn more at vandapharma.comACME: Shop now at acmemarkets.com or in the ACME App.Factor: Get started at factormeals.com/exciting50off and use code EXCITING50OFF to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box.Ace Hardware: Visit Ace Hardware Home Services online at acehardwarehomeservices.com to get started on your next project!Cooper Cheese: What do Philly's best sandwiches, melts, and macs have in common? Cooper® cheese. Watch the Exciting Bites segment for a mouthwatering tour of local flavor--then grab some Cooper® at your local grocery deli and recreate the magic. coopercheese.com A GOAT Farm Media Original Series | Powered by ALLCITY Network & PHLYWEBSITE: www.excitingmics.comFOLLOW ON SOCIAL:Instagram: @excitingmicsTikTok: @excitingmicsTwitter: @excitingmicsWhen you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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• Gillie Da King on His FAVORITE Eagles Memories, Shedeur's Draft Party & More | Exciting Mics Ep 3

  Gillie Da King (Gillie Da Kid) joins Cooper DeJean & Reed Blankenship on the Podcast Exciting Mics Episode 3 to Talk about what REALLY Happened at Shedeur's Draft Party, His Favorite Memories as an Eagles Fan, Eagles Winning the Super Bowl, the moment he knew the "Exciting Whites" were great & more. Gillie Da King joins Exciting Mics for a high-energy conversation about his favorite Eagles moments, Shedeur Sanders’ draft night, and what it really means to rep Philadelphia. From iconic plays like DeSean Jackson’s punt return to Cooper DeJean’s Super Bowl pick-six, this episode is packed with unforgettable stories and behind-the-scenes insight. Hosts Reed Blankenship and Cooper DeJean also dive into locker room culture, personal growth, and what drives their passion for the game. Don’t miss this must-watch episode of Exciting Mics.Presented by Vanda PharmaceuticalsTimestamps: 00:00 - Intro1:09 - What’s Exciting You This Week?5:27 - Quick Hitters7:08 - Gillie Da King joins the show7:39 - How Gillie got his nickname8:23 - Growing up in Philly9:05 - Gillie apologizes to Reed10:09 - Biggest shock to Cooper moving to Philly11:11 - Cooper DeJawn11:41 - How DO you say jawn?12:20 - Gillie: unofficial mascot of the Eagles13:25 - Where does the 2025 Eagles team rank all-time?14:39 - Jalen Hurts/Jordan Mailata in Super Bowl15:19 - How hard is it to get ready for this year?17:04 - How much the team enjoys playing with eachother18:13 - Cooper’s pick-6 hasn’t sunk in19:28 - Gillie’s reaction to Sirianni’s extension21:30 - Learning the NFL as a rookie25:56 - Gillie at Shedeur Sanders’ draft party26:45 - Gillie met Cooper’s parents at Super Bowl27:42 - Eagles’ draft picks28:05 - Rookies came ready to work/learning under veterans29:12 - CJ Gardner Johnson on Cooper, Quinyon Mitchell30:40 - Cooper/Reed’s promise to Gillie31:58 - Gillie’s start in music36:03 - Gillie’s podcast36:20 - Who should be a guest on Exciting Mics?37:50 - All-time favorite Eagles players38:50 - Is Lane Johnson the greatest Eagles of all time?39:30 - Top 3 Eagles moments of all-time41:42 - Cooper's Welcome to the NFL moment43:18 -  Reed’s Welcome to the NFL moment44:15 - Gillie’s outro45:04 - Exciting BITES46:18 - Fan Q&A#nfl #football #philadelphiaeagles #eagles #cooperdejean #reedblankenship #superbowl #nflfootball #gobirds #excitingmics #gilliedakid #gilliedakingVanda: Vanda Pharmaceuticals - Innovate in the service of people's pursuit of happiness. Learn more at vandapharma.comACME: Shop now at acmemarkets.com or in the ACME App.Factor: Get started at factormeals.com/exciting50off and use code EXCITING50OFF to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box. A GOAT Farm Media Original Series | Powered by ALLCITY Network & PHLYWEBSITE: www.excitingmics.comFOLLOW ON SOCIAL:Instagram: @excitingmicsTikTok: @excitingmicsTwitter: @excitingmicsWhen you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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• Saquon Barkley on Tush Push Ban, SaQUAD Nickname, & Playing For The Eagles | Exciting Mics Ep 2

  Saquon Barkley joins Cooper DeJean & Reed Blankenship on the Podcast Exciting Mics Episode 2 to talk about the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl WIN, joining the Eagles After Playing for the New York Giants, becoming the Highest Paid RB in NFL, where his SaQUAD Nickname comes from & more. NFL superstar Saquon Barkley talks about the controversial Tush Push ban and what it’s really like playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. From hilarious locker room moments to deep insights on leadership, injuries, and chasing greatness, this episode is packed with raw conversations and Super Bowl stories. Plus, hear about Saquon’s Met Gala experience, offseason grind, and wild takes on Pluto, golf, and TikTok conspiracies. Don’t miss one of the most authentic and entertaining NFL podcasts of the season — hit play and subscribe now!Presented by Vanda PharmaceuticalsTimestamps:00:00 - Intro0:19 - Saquon Barkley joins the show1:30 - What is exciting you this week?2:57 - Schedule release day3:46 - OTAs6:08 - Hamstring strength test7:18 - How IS Iowa?8:24 - Saquon got paid because of Iowa9:18 - What’s the most Saquon has squatted?10:55 - 2024-2025 NFL Season12:53 - ’24-’25 Eagles Top 5 NFL team of all time?15:47 - Super Bowl victory18:47 - Saquon predicted he’d be in the Super Bowl last year20:30 - Super Bowl parade23:20 - Should the tush push be banned?26:03 - Elevator pitch to Roger Goodell27:46 - Wildest conspiracy theories30:33 - Can you name all the planets?32:57 - Saquon highest paid RB in NFL history41:09 - Saquon at the Met Gala42:53 - Coolest person Saquon’s met43:29 - Exciting Fits: Met Gala45:26 - Saquon’s upbringing47:15 - Are they nice in Iowa?48:45 - Super Bowl winners from each hometown50:08 - 2018 Draft class: STACKED50:55 - Baker and Saquon’s rookie bet51:50 - AJ Dillon’s quads are bigger than Saquon’s?52:39 - Saquon’s outro53:00 - Exciting Eats: Angelo’s55:10 - Fan questions from Rory Cavin1:00:44 - Episode outro#nfl #football #philadelphiaeagles #eagles #cooperdejean #reedblankenship #superbowl #saquonbarkley #nflfootball #gobirds #excitingmicsVanda: Vanda Pharmaceuticals - Innovate in the service of people's pursuit of happiness. Learn more at vandapharma.comACME: Shop now at acmemarkets.com or in the ACME App.Factor: Get started at factormeals.com/exciting50off and use code EXCITING50OFF to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box.Sponsored by SeatGeek: Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/MICS10 *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount  A GOAT Farm Media Original Series | Powered by ALLCITY Network & PHLYWEBSITE: www.excitingmics.comFOLLOW ON SOCIAL:Instagram: @excitingmicsTikTok: @excitingmicsTwitter: @excitingmicsWhen you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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