NFL Films: Tales From The Vault

Jan 08 2025 22 ep. 43 mins 225

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NFL Films Tales from the Vault is a weekly podcast that takes you on a deep dive into NFL History. Season 1 features conversations with Steve Sabol. These full-length interviews between the Hall of Fame former Head of NFL Films and some of the game’s all-time legends have never before been heard in their entirety. Season 1 will include Steve’s conversations with Andy Reid, Brett Favre, Troy Aikman and many more. Host Andrea Kremer, who began her career as a producer at NFL Films, will provide context and insight into these all-time NFL time capsule conversations.

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Lots to Say: Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and NFL Playoff Picks!

Jan 08 2025 69 mins

Introductions for Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel are brief as it's time to prepare for the NFL Playoffs! Matt explains the mental focus for players getting ready for playoff gameday and how it changes as teams advance. Reliving the sad memory of attending a Super Bowl party following a loss, Matt explains why he didn't watch the game after the season. Bobby needs to k

Tales from the Vault: Al Davis (1989) Part Two

Apr 13 2022 46 mins

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1989 for Part Two of NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewing Al Davis. The Raiders owner discussed his childhood and his love of sports despite initially not having a television. Davis says following sports wasn't a way of life for him, it was his life. Sabol explores Davis always being a leader and the rare times that he needed to s

Tales from the Vault: Al Davis (1989) Part One

Apr 06 2022 47 mins

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1989 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed the Legend Al Davis. The Raiders owner discussed his philosophies on offense and defense and how Davis always wanted to know what the Raiders were about. Steve highlights the great pride Davis took in Bill Walsh's first job being with the Raiders. Davis was proud of the loyalty and cod

Tales from the Vault: Michael Irvin (2000)

Mar 30 2022 46 mins

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 2000 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Hall of Famer Michael Irvin just months after the 3x Super Bowl Champion retired. Irvin started with the difficulty of playing in the NFC East every year and how one of his conversations with John Madden resulted in several rule changes. Steve asks about Irvin's relationship with his teammat

Tales from the Vault: Jim McMahon (1995)

Mar 23 2022 50 mins

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1995 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed QB Jim McMahon. The Super Bowl Champion looked back on the 1985 season and his relationship with Head Coach Mike Ditka. Jim recalls his contentious relationship with Ditka, who called the plays but often saw them changed at the line by McMahon. Steve asks about the sole loss that seaso

Tales from the Vault: Al Michaels (2007)

Mar 16 2022 47 mins

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 2007 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Broadcast legend Al Michaels. Steve starts by asking Al about his start in broadcasting and the advice he was given by those around him. Al talks about the art of doing play by play and emulating the voices that he grew up with while looking to avoid tired cliches. In the booth, Al explains what he want

Tales from the Vault: Sean Payton (2007)

Mar 09 2022 43 mins

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 2007 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Head Coach Sean Payton. Sean starts with what he learned from mentor Bill Parcells including his motto of 'Don't Eat the Cheese'. Sean mirrored Parcells as a tough but fair head coach that doesn't mind confrontation. Having just taken the Saints job, Payton lists some of the things he'll be changing off

Tales from the Vault: QB Tom Brady (2002)

Mar 02 2022 55 mins

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 2002 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Tom Brady. The QB had just won the first of his seven Super Bowl Championships and discussed his start in high school football. Brady chose football over baseball and explained why he decided to attend Michigan University, which leads to a funny story about his first visit to Notre Dame. Steve moved ont

Tales from the Vault: Hall of Famer Bill Parcells (1997)

Feb 23 2022 42 mins

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1997 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Hall of Famer Bill Parcells. Bill discusses his decision at the time to leave the New England Patriots for the New York Jets. Steve explores Parcell's philosophy of having total control as a head coach and GM of a franchise and why there are only so many people that can handle the responsibility. Bill l

Tales from the Vault: Hall of Fame QB Peyton Manning (1997)

Feb 16 2022 37 mins

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1997 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and his father, Archie Manning. Peyton talks about growing up with his brothers while their Dad was playing in the NFL. The interview highlights the interesting dynamic between a football father and son and examines how Archie put more value in his relationship with his sons