

Green Light with Chris Long
Chris Long
Former NFL player Chris Long, co-host Macon, teammate Beau Allen, and Nate 'Dr. Fax' Collins, bring you an expert look at all things NFL & a novice look at everything else. Featuring interviews with the biggest names in sports & entertainment, occasional digressions into the absurd, and frequent lapses in judgment. Join the Locals at Green Light!
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Aug 19, 2025 • 2h 1min
AFC East Divisional Preview + Jared Allen on His HOF Enshrinement, NFL Sack Record & Nearly Winning The Super Bowl!
Chris Long details the AFC East in today's divisional preview along with a tremendous conversation with Jared Allen. Chris recaps the Buffalo Bills' busy offseason after coming oh-so-close to knocking off their vaunted rivals the Kansas City Chiefs. Josh Allen is a quarterback you can win because of and he has the Bills on a path to make another statement this season. Can the Dolphins make a surprise turnaround and start beating the playoffs team that they have so much trouble with? Is the time now for the New England Patriots? The New York Jets seem to have the right guy in Aaron Glenn, are they closer to success than we think? A great in-depth analysis of the AFC East followed by an incredible pass rush conversation with Jared Allen. Fresh off his NFL Hall Of Fame induction speech, Jared Allen joins Chris Long to cover his NFL career, nearly setting (or not being given) the NFL sack record and in-depth pass rush talk. Jared goes in-depth on the Hall Of Fame ceremony, getting to meet the other players in the most revered group of NFLers and earning the respect from his peers. He recaps his career with the Minnesota Vikings, their fearsome defensive line and making the NFC championship game in 2010. He also talked about looking up to the legends in the game like Jack Youngblood, Mean Joe Greene and Chris Doleman. Chris and Jared get deep into pass rush moves and techniques, breaking down the tools that made Jared Allen elite at rushing the passer.
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:15) AFC East Divisional Preview
(00:05:37) Buffalo Bills
(00:24:38) Miami Dolphins
(00:39:20) New England Patriots
(00:49:40) New York Jets
(1:01:35) Jared Allen Talks Hall Of Fame Enshrinement, NFL Sack Record & Nearly Winning The Super Bowl
Bryan Braman's GoFundeMe can be found here:
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Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open.
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Also, check out our paddling partners at Appomattox River Company to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer.
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Aug 15, 2025 • 2h 7min
NFC North Divisional Preview + Bijan Robinson & Drake London On The Atlanta Falcons & Michael Penix Jr!
Chris Long details the NFC North in today's divisional preview along with a breakdown of the James Cook extension by the Buffalo Bills. Chris talks about the Detroit Lions surprise potential, the Green Bay Packers offense led by Jordan Love, how the Minnesota Vikings offense shows promise and why the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams might be more fun than you think. Following the NFC North Preview, Chris interviews Bijan Robinson and Drake London. The two Atlanta Falcons each talk about connecting with Michael Penix Jr and making this Falcons offense as strong as it can be. Bijan talks about learning from Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey, the Falcons running game his name pronunciation, exploring the acting space in Outer Banks and with Matthew McConaughey. Drake London talks about the Falcons wide receiver room and them wanting to all be DOGS, the strides he has taken in his game and former UVA basketball coach Tony Bennett encouraging Drake to play both football and basketball in college.
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:10:09) James Cook's Extension
(00:16:40) NFC North Divisional Preview
(00:19:11) Detroit Lions
(00:34:54) Minnesota Vikings
(00:46:45) Green Bay Packers
(01:06:28) Chicago Bears
(01:28:45) Bijan Robinson On The Falcons Run Game, Learning From Saquon Barkley, and His Acting Career
(1:46:55) Drake London On The Falcons Offense Led By Michael Penix Jr, Atlanta's Defense and Being Encouraged To Play BOTH Football and Basketball By Tony Bennett
Bryan Braman's GoFundeMe can be found here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-bryan-bramans-healing-journey
Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open.
Green Light Hotline: (202) 991-0723
Also, check out our paddling partners at Appomattox River Company to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer.
Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action:
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Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.

Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 43min
NFC West Divisional Preview, Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris & Magic City Chicken Wings!
Chris Long details the NFC West in today's divisional preview. He runs through the Los Angeles Rams, their defense led by Jared Verse and Braden Fiske, and Matthew Stafford's injury updates. Then we go North to the Seattle Seahawks who might have best defense in the entire division. The Arizona Cardinals are flying under the radar and will surprise teams especially if Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr can connect on the deep ball. Then Chris looks into the San Francisco 49ers to determine if they can put it all together this season and overcome the seemingly insurmountable odds that always seem to plague them. Following the NFC West Preview, Chris interviews Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris who details the Falcons training camp, Michael Penix Jr's progress, Bijan Robinson and learning from the Detroit Lions and Dan Campbell.
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:10:36) NFC West Divisional Preview
(00:10:47) Los Angeles Rams
(00:29:19) Seattle Seahawks
(00:44:49) Arizona Cardinals
(00:56:21) San Francisco 49ers
(01:22:23) Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris on Falcons Outlook, Michael Penix Jr's Growth & Learning From Dan Campbell
Bryan Braman's GoFundeMe can be found here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-bryan-bramans-healing-journey
Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open.
Green Light Hotline: (202) 991-0723
Also, check out our paddling partners at Appomattox River Company to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer.
Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action:
Green Light with Chris Long:
Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.

Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 47min
NFC South Divisional Preview, Smelling Salts & NFL Training Camp News: Travis Hunter, Caleb Williams & JJ McCarthy!
Chris Long details the NFC South in today's divisional preview. He goes through each teams improvements and regressions. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have strengthened their roster after the playoff appearance last season and have added weapons like Emeka Egbuka to help Mike Evans and Baker Mayfield in the passing game. The Atlanta Falcons look like they're turning the reins over to Michael Penix Jr who will have a stable of talent to throw the ball to - Kyle Pitts, Drake London and Bijan Robinson. The Panthers and Saints will be looking to surprise teams this year. Bryce Young came on strong at the end of 2024 and will look to solidify his status as the Carolina Panthers starting QB for the foreseeable future while Kellen Moore looks like he will work on steadying the New Orleans Saints ship after a few unsteady seasons following Drew Brees' retirement.
Following the NFC South Preview, Chris runs through a few NFL training camp topics, talks smelling salts and being on a burning NFL field. Enjoy the freakshow!
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:05:18) NFC South Divisional Preview
(00:54:30) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
(00:59:27) Atlanta Falcons
(01:19:51) Carolina Panthers
(01:32:30) New Orleans Saints
(01:44:52) Smelling Salts & Training Camp Updates
(01:44:52) Freakshow: Kitchen Demo & Happy 50th Ryen Russillo!
Bryan Braman's GoFundeMe can be found here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-bryan-bramans-healing-journey
Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open.
Green Light Hotline: (202) 991-0723
Also, check out our paddling partners at Appomattox River Company to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer.
Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action:
Green Light with Chris Long:
Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.

Aug 5, 2025 • 2h 4min
Lavonte David! NFL Career, Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Super Bowl With Tom Brady! NFC East Divisional Previews!
Tampa Bay's Lavonte David graces Green Light with his presence today! Chris and Lavonte talk about Lavonte's career in Tampa Bay and his impact on the entire franchise. Lavonte also goes in-depth on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, both past and present. He talks about winning the Super Bowl in 2020, playing with Tom Brady, and learning from some of the defensive greats like Ronde Barber. He also talks about Baker Mayfield, the upcoming 2025 season and the outlook of the Bucs defense!
Then after Lavonte, it's the NFC East divisional preview. Chris goes through each team, gives the good and bad, and ultimately why or why that team will have success this season. We'll have more divisional previews for you throughout this month but enjoy the episode!
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:05:18) Lavonte David on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his NFL Career & playing with Tom Brady and Baker Mayfield
(00:54:30) NFC East Divisional Preview
(00:59:27) Philadelphia Eagles
(01:19:51) Washington Commanders
(01:32:30) Dallas Cowboys
(01:44:52) New York Giants
Subscribe to Terron Armstead's podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@T-Stead
Bryan Braman's GoFundeMe can be found here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-bryan-bramans-healing-journey
Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open.
Green Light Hotline: (202) 991-0723
Also, check out our paddling partners at Appomattox River Company to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer.
Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action:
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Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.

Aug 1, 2025 • 2h 15min
Terron Armstead! Dolphins Outlook, Saints Career & Sean Payton + Christian Wilkins & NFL Training Camp Injuries!
Terron Armstead and NFL Training Camp Updates! Terron joins Chris to cover his NFL career, Sean Payton's infamous training camps with the New Orleans Saints, the Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa, retirement and offensive line trench talk. Then Chris and the fellas dive into training camp and talk about viral videos from camp - Bryce Young and Hunter Renfrow, Malik Nabers inability to measure and Jaxson Dart throwing darts to a jetski?
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:45) Terron Armstead on NFL Career, Sean Payton's Training Camps, Miami Dolphins 2025 Outlook & OLine Trench Talk
(00:57:40) NFL Training Camp Video Review
(01:14:57) Christian Wilkins
(01:28:33) NFL Training Camp Updates
(01:49:02) Freakshow: Tea App, Old NFL Pictures & Dabs
Subscribe to Terron Armstead's podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@T-Stead
Bryan Braman's GoFundeMe can be found here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-bryan-bramans-healing-journey
Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open.
Green Light Hotline: (202) 991-0723
Also, check out our paddling partners at Appomattox River Company to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer.
Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action:
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Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.

Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 12min
Domonique Foxworth! Best NFL Training Camp Stories & Predicting NFL Team Win Totals
Domonique Foxworth! Chris is joined by Domonique for a little double feature. We have a great football conversation on Green Light that covers amazing training camp memories and stories, NFL team win totals, new coordinators and players NFL emulated when they entered the NFL. You can catch even more of Chris and Domonique's football convo on the Domonique Foxworth Show, linked below:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nfl-misconceptions-for-the-2025-season-with-chris-long/id1642566714?i=1000719472012
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5H4ywoBFnNXCY8gD82fyoh?si=hjSZ53a1QNGcIxG-umjnHA
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:00) NFL Training Camp Memories: Fights, Pranks & Champ Bailey's House Parties
(00:34:00) Examining New NFL Coordinators
(00:50:25) NFL Win Totals
Bryan Braman's GoFundeMe can be found here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-bryan-bramans-healing-journey
Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open.
Green Light Hotline: (202) 991-0723
Also, check out our paddling partners at Appomattox River Company to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer.
Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action:
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Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.

Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 24min
NFL Training Camp News: Tyreek & Tua, Joe Burrow In Cincy & How To Win An NFL Contract Dispute
We have football, IT'S CAMP SZN! Training camps have begun across the country and there is finally some current football news. We begin with Chris, Macon and Nate diving into Tua Tagovailoa's comments on Tyreek Hill from Dolphins training camp and how Tyreek is maturing after the end of the 2024 season. We cover the Bengals contract situations, Joe Burrow's disappointment with all not all players being at camp and Zac Taylor's announcement that Burrow will likely play more preseason games than in previous seasons. We also cover Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones' saga as their battle in the media continues on. We then have a little fun reminiscing about the viral training camp stories from years past, we talk jersey updates and play a little NFL Immaculate Grid!
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:04:56) NFL Training Camp Szn: Tua & Tyreek, Joe Burrow & The Dallas Cowboys
(00:37:50) Training Camp Viral Moments
(01:00:00) NFL Jersey Updates
(01:12:35) NFL Immaculate Grid
Bryan Braman's GoFundeMe can be found here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-bryan-bramans-healing-journey
Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open.
Green Light Hotline: (202) 991-0723
Also, check out our paddling partners at Appomattox River Company to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer.
Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action:
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Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.

Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 17min
NFL News: JC Tretter's Resignation, Micah Parsons & Jerry Jones, & Terry McLaurin's Contract Situation!
The NFL updates are firing right before training camp begins. Chris is back from the beach and runs through all the NFL news. Lloyd Howell and JC Tretter have both resigned from the NFLPA and Chris recaps the events that got us to this point and where the players can go from here. Jerry Jones had some very interesting comments around the contract situation with the Cowboys' best player, Terry McLaurin is also in a contract dispute with the Washington Commanders and Donald Trump demanded the Washington Commanders revert to their longtime nickname or face problems with securing their new stadium.
(00:00) Intro
(12:35) Chris at the Beach
(09:47) NFLPA: Lloyd Howell & JC Tretter Resign
(39:52) Jerry Jones & Micah Parsons
(45:57) Terry McLaurin's Commanders Contract
Bryan Braman's GoFundeMe can be found here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-bryan-bramans-healing-journey
Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open.
Green Light Hotline: (202) 991-0723
Also, check out our paddling partners at Appomattox River Company to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer.
Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action:
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Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.

Jul 15, 2025 • 54min
Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle Talks NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton & Indiana's Future
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins Chris Long to discuss the Pacers run to the NBA Finals, their battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Haliburton's injury in game 7, Myles Turner heading to the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency and the future for Pacers basketball.
(00:00) Intro
(02:40) 2024-25 Pacers Season
(09:47) Tyrese Haliburton & the Game 7 Injury
(15:47) Coach Carlisle's NBA Coaching Legacy & Pacers Future
(20:32) Conditioning & NBA Offseason Schedule
(30:54) Myles Turner Signing With The Milwaukee Bucks
(39:45) Reggie Miller's Impact on the Pacers & Pacers History
(45:12) Overcoming An NBA Finals Loss
Bryan Braman's GoFundeMe can be found here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-bryan-bramans-healing-journey
Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open.
Green Light Hotline: (202) 991-0723
Also, check out our paddling partners at Appomattox River Company to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer.
Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action:
Green Light with Chris Long:
Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.