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Jun 2021
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Part 1: Troy Aikman on ’90s vs. Current ...

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Sean and Peter are joined by HOF quarterback and Fox sportscaster Troy Aikman to chat about the QB club and the difference between NFL culture in the ’90s and now, including Tom Brady’s recent support of teams getting more days off. Later, they talk about Troy’s experience preparing for games as a broadcaster, interviewing coaches, his struggles in the beginning of his career, the influence coach Jimmy Johnson had on him, and more (2:17). Finally, we finish the show with listener emails and voicemails (53:43)


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Hosts: Sean McVay and Peter Schrager

Guest: Troy Aikman

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

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