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Lincoln Riley on Learning Under Mike Leach and Bob Stoops and Being a Trojan | Beyond the Xs & Os

2022/06/23

Lincoln Riley joins Trent to discuss the importance of playing multiple sports when young and the lessons you can learn from it, the various coaches he learned under from Mike Leach to Bob Stoops, the responsibility he feels to make sure he is bringing his all for his players, what its like to coach players with extreme talent, and what it means to him to be a Trojan.

Marcus Freeman on his College Days at Ohio St, Getting Drafted, and Becoming Notre Dame's Head Coach | Beyond the Xs & Os

2022/06/16

Notre Dame Head Football Coach joins Trent to share his story, starting with his All American playing career at Ohio State, through Draft Day in the NFL, and all the way through his coaching career culminating in his head coaching job at Notre Dame.

Mel Tucker on Early Coaching Jobs, Michigan State, and NIL | Beyond the Xs & Os

2022/06/09

Mel Tucker joins Trent to discuss his early experiences as a head coach, Michigan State culture, the current state of NIL feeling like free agency, and much more.

Chip Kelly on Learning to Teach, Navigating NIL & What It Means To Be a Bruin | Beyond the Xs & Os

2022/06/02

Current UCLA head coach Chip Kelly, joins Trent to discuss his football beginnings, how he came up as a defensive coach, why working his way up through the ranks was so important, and then touches on his time at Oregon. Kelly also talks us through his own playing days and how he transitioned to becoming a coach, the lessons he learned early on as a coach and the value of learning to teach. Going into a new era of college football, Kelly walks us through what it’s like navigating NIL, his excitement for the upcoming season and what it means to be a Bruin.

Drew Bledsoe on Being a Young Franchise QB and Mentoring Tom Brady | Beyond the X’s and O’s

2022/01/06

Drew Bledsoe joins Trent to discuss his high school football experience, not being recruited until his senior year, and the decision to go to Washington State University. He discusses his first completion in college being in a JV game and what it was like playing against USC in the Coliseum in his very next game. They go on to discuss his college journey ending with him being the number 1 overall pick in the draft, what it was like to play for a team of Hall of Fame coaches in Pete Carroll, Bill Parcells, & Bill Belichick, why the Patriots’ success has been so sustainable, his experience with Tom Brady, and how he is attacking his new career running Doubleback Winery with the same passion he did in his football career.

A.J. McCarron on ‘Bama, Saban, Recruitment & Playing with Authenticity | Beyond the Xs & Os

2021/12/30

Atlanta Falcons and former Alabama Quarterback A.J. McCarron joins Trent to discuss his football journey, which began around when started walking. He explains why playing multiple sports through his high school career led to becoming a successful NFL quarterback, his views on winning and losing, how relationships changed as he received multiple college offers, what team his father led on as he was being recruited, and ultimately why he chose ‘Bama. What was it like playing for Coach Nick Saban? Then he talks about his current relationship with Saban, the importance of family, and the right kind of quarterback mentality.

Chad Pennington on Climbing The Depth Chart, Going Undefeated & Attending The Heisman Ceremony | Beyond the Xs & Os

2021/12/23

Former Jets and Dolphins Quarterback and two-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year Chad Pennington sits down with Trent to talk through his journey from high school to Marshall to the NFL. Pennington dives into his experience climbing up the depth chart, his successful senior college season, and his transition into pro football. He relives moments with long time friend Randy Moss and what it was like to attend the Heisman ceremony. He wraps up with highlights from his time with the New York Jets to the Miami Dolphins at the end of his NFL career.

Brad Johnson on Basketball, the QB Classic, and his Super Bowl Ball Controversy | Beyond the Xs & Os

2021/12/16

Super Bowl Champion QB Brad Johnson sits down with Trent to discuss how he went back and forth between basketball and football before ultimately deciding to focus on playing quarterback, the good times and lessons learned while playing for Bobby Bowden at FSU, and how playing in the World League forged him into the NFL quarterback he was always meant to be. Plus, Brad tells a hilarious story about why he got blamed for cheating in the Super Bowl 15 years after the fact, and shares how much having his family by his side throughout his career helped him to succeed.

Carson Palmer on Leading By Example, Why Current QB’s Don’t Need To Wait To Start, Winning The Heisman at USC, & Being The #1 Pick in The NFL Draft | Beyond the Xs & Os

2021/12/09

Newly-inducted College Football Hall of Famer and No.1 overall pick Carson Palmer joins the show to share his perspective on what it took to win a Heisman, become a franchise quarterback, and leading teams deep into the playoffs. He talks about his early days in high school, what he learned about leadership there, his days at USC and the turmoil that occurred when former coach Pete Carroll took over, then talks through his NFL pre-draft process and what it was like being the top overall pick. Plus: why was it so critical that he had to study behind Jon Kitna for a year? Why is it that Kyler Murray, Mac Jones and others can succeed right off the bat? Finally, Carson discusses his philosophies on leadership, determination, and parenting.

Michael Vick on Choosing #7, Legendary HS Career, Allen Iverson Comparisons, Evolution of Running QBs, Almost Being a Charger | Beyond the X's & O's

2021/12/02

Three-time Pro Bowler and iconic Virginia Tech and NFL quarterback Michael Vick sits down with Trent to explain how switching numbers became his “superhero cape”, why his HS coach didn’t speak to him for 6 months, and why he got chills before his first start for Virginia Tech. He also explains how a last-minute and surprising draft change was the best thing that could have happened for him and his family, plus talks about his influence on today's generation of quarterbacks.

Greg McElroy on “Lonely Work”, Competing vs Tebow & Playing for Nick Saban | Beyond the X's & O's

2021/11/25

College Football Hall of Famer Greg McElroy joins Trent to talk about the “lonely work” he put in in high school, explain why he decommitted from Texas Tech to go to Alabama, and what it was like during Nick Saban’s first year as the head coach of Alabama. He also discusses the ubiquitous presence of Tim Tebow in his life, from high school to competing against him with New York Jets to his role as a TV analyst.

Matt Hasselbeck on Competing w/ Trent in Seattle & Missing a Combine Invite | Beyond the X's and O's

2021/11/18

Seattle Seahawks legend Matthew Hasselbeck may have been a 6th round draft pick, but that didn’t stop him from becoming a starting QB in the NFL. Matthew joins Trent to reflect on his time growing up around the NFL, shares his thoughts on how valuable being a multi-sport athlete can be and talks about what it was like not being invited to the combine. Matthew & Trent end their time together by looking back on their time in Seattle - the good and the bad.

Read Beyond The X's And O's With Trent Dilfer podcast reviews

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110 reviews

Cartwright M 2022/01/31

My New Favorite Podcast

Great stories with great life applications. Every episode has has a nugget of truth I needed to hear.

Cole Bartemes 2022/01/07

Cole in Ohio

Huge fan. Love hearing these stories. Part of my Thursday/Friday routine every week. Always love getting the notification to find out who is gonna be ...

Princeton Petrus 2021/12/16

Great pod

Never knew Brad Johnson was as cool as he is. Thanks for introducing him to us!

Insta_Hutch 2021/11/28

Great Conversations

Didn’t follow Trent’s career much growing up but I really enjoy listening to him interview other QB’s. He asks insightful questions that promotes grea...

Sleepless in Seattle 1979 2021/11/27

Amazing

This is hands down the best podcast I have listened to. Coming from one of the best analyzer of football Trent Dilfer. I miss seeing him on TV, but ch...

Hotrod1515 2021/11/25

John Elway

Are we going to get the goat…. Great podcast always a great listen

Boston pancake 2021/11/25

Phenomenal Podcast

Talk about a diamond in the rough. I happen to stumble upon Trent’s podcast and listened to the Alex Smith episode and it was so good I subscribed an...

JayGeeDee 2021/11/15

Great Stories!

I really enjoy listening to football talk without all the hurrah opinions from sportscasters who think they have all the insight and answers. Trent do...

Squattinglizard 2021/11/06

Fantastic!

Trent is such a truly genuine person and it comes across in his podcast. He’s humble - almost to a fault b/c he was a SB winning QB - which 99% of QB...

Ty M Henry 2021/11/04

Great Podcast! Especially for any young QB’s.

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