Soup with Coop: Recent Episodes
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Cooper Manning invites players and coaches from across sports to share stories and laughs while enjoying a bowl of his guest’s favorite soup. When the soup is finished, the conversation ends.
Matt Hasselbeck joins Cooper and makes history by being the first guest to NOT eat soup during the interview. His experience with being a Soup spokesperson alongside his mother and why his brother Nathanael Hasselbeck was the family's best athlete. Matt recalls the iconic NFL coach who was the lone coach to show up to his pro day at Boston College and his hilarious reaction to meeting Brett Favre for the first time. Finally, Matt dives into the craziest thing that has ever happened to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rod Woodson discusses his Hall of Fame NFL career while enjoying a hearty bowl of Cream of Mushroom Soup. Did Woodson believe he was the fastest player in the NFL during his playing days? How did the coaching bug bite Rod Woodson and the valuable coaching lessons from some of the best minds in the game, including Dick Lebeau. Rod shares why he switched from Cornerback to Safety in the NFL and how he made the transition effortlessly. Also, does Woodson believe the 2000 Ravens possess the best defense in NFL history? What happened when Woodson and Ray Lewis discovered the Ravens would play the Giants in SuperBowl in February of 2000? Finally, who does Woodson enjoy watching play defensive back in today’s game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan Leaf shares memories of growing up, his college and NFL days with Cooper Manning over Creamy Tomato and Chicken Soup. What motivated Leaf to get back into shape? Where did his love of sports come from growing up in Montana? Memories of attending the Heisman ceremony in New York City with Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson, and Randy Moss. Leaf details the recruiting process ending up playing for Washington State. What was it like going on a recruiting trip to the University of Miami with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson? The struggles Ryan Leaf endured during his tenure at Washington State. What was Ryan’s mindset entering the NFL in 1998? Playing against Peyton during his rookie year in the NFL and the boost of confidence it gave Leaf, who recently watched those highlights. Finally, what are Ryan Leaf’s thoughts on the current landscape in college football with NILs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alan Faneca discusses his NFL career and current-day life with Cooper Manning over a healthy bowl of Mediterranean wedding soup. Faneca shares the secrets to his longevity and consistency in the NFL. Also, Faneca believes he started the growing trend of slimmed-down linemen following their NFL careers. How much fun did Fanaca have playing alongside Jerome Bettis and the unsung position of being an offensive lineman? Who was the toughest D-Linemen Alan played against in his career? Plus, an epic James Harrison story of fighting crime! Why did Faneca decide to run a marathon, and how difficult was it? Finally, why did Faneca’s wedding almost end in disaster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jared Allen discusses his life and career highlights over a bowl of potato soup with Cooper Manning. Allen recalls the side hustle in high school that landed him in hot water, growing up on a farm in California, being recruited to play college football, and ending up at Idaho State University. Allen shares how his dad taught him to become a long snapper in pursuit of an NFL career and his interesting experience at the NFL combine, thanks to Larry Fitzgerald. Also, how did a $5000 wager lead to Jared Allen’s unique hairstyle? Allen also recalls the time Willie Roaf rag-dolled him in practice, plus the epic debut in the NFL against Peyton Manning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Decker shares stories of growing up in Minnesota as a multi-sport athlete. Why did Decker attend the University of Minnesota after growing up wanting to be a baseball player? Decker also details why he ultimately selected Football over Baseball following a conversation with local and Twins legend Joe Mauer. Plus, Decker shares his thoughts on becoming a Denver Bronco alongside Tim Tebow. Finally, Decker discusses how he became a reality star, and the powers of being financially responsible as a former athlete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cooper Manning and Brian Urlacher eat soup and chat about all things football. Brian talks about being recruited out of New Mexico and being drafted by the Chicago Bears. Brian shares stories of playing golf with Michael Jordan and witnessing MJ’s legendary competitive streak. Brian discusses being inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame and describes the emotions he felt as he waited for call. Brian also reveals who he looked forward to playing with and against and why he would have liked to play with an elite quarterback. Brian also talks about his son playing football now and why he has encouraged him to play other sports.
Cooper Manning and Shaun O’Hara eat alphabet soup and chat about all things football. Shaun shares stories about Eli Manning’s rookie year and what makes New York Giants culture different than any other NFL franchise. Shaun also explains how he ended up at Rutgers University, how Tom Coughlin would’ve handled Hard Knocks and how a bad case of Athlete’s Foot introduced him to his wife.
Cooper Manning and Brandon Marshall eat soup and chat about all things football. Brandon reflects on his journey to the NFL starting with setting a goal to get there when he was just six years old. Brandon shares his best awkward Eli Manning story and talks about playing for the Giants and Jets. Brandon discusses being recruited by UCF and Florida and explains why he ultimately chose to attend UCF. Brandon talks about being drafted by the Denver Broncos and proving himself going up against Champ Bailey as a rookie in camp. Brandon also reveals the toughest DBs he faced including Darelle Revis.
Cooper Manning invites players and coaches from across sports to share stories and laughs while enjoying a bowl of his guest’s favorite soup. When the soup is finished, the conversation ends.