Not Just Football with Cam Heyward
Not Just Football with Cam Heyward is a weekly podcast that gives fans a peek behind the curtain of NFL life. Pittsburgh Steelers first-round defensive tackle, 7x Pro Bowler, 4x First-Team All-Pro, and Walter Payton Man of the Year award winner Cam Heyward delivers his unfiltered thoughts on the league and headlines across all sports. Each week, he and his co-host and childhood best friend, Hayden, welcome top guests, including athletes, coaches, and celebrities, to talk sports, pop culture, and more. 🎤🏈💪 Subscribe to Not Just Football with Cam Heyward NOW and never miss the action
Episodes
Acclaimed Hollywood actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan joins Cam Heyward and (Not Hayden) for a wide-ranging conversation about life on and off the screen. From Negan’s darkest moments on The Walking Dead to his lifelong love for the Seattle Seahawks, JDM shares stories you’ve never heard before.In this episode:
🎬 What it was really like filming The Walking Dead
🏈 JDM talks Seattle fandom, favorite players, and how football became a...
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July 1, 2025 • 53 mins
Cam Heyward and Hayden break down a massive Steelers trade that sent Minkah Fitzpatrick to Miami — and then welcome German soccer star Pascal Groß to talk about life in the Bundesliga, why he ditched social media, and how he became a diehard NFL fan.
In this episode:
🔥 Cam reacts live to the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade and why it’s bittersweet
🏈 What adding Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith means for the Steelers defense
🎮 Cam and H...
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June 24, 2025 • 72 mins
Comedy legend Kenan Thompson joins Cam and Hayden on Not Just Football to talk about life on Saturday Night Live, growing up an Atlanta sports fan, and the art of staying funny for two decades straight.In this episode:
🎭 Kenan shares his wildest behind-the-scenes SNL stories and favorite sketches of all time
🏈 His love for the Falcons & Knicks and what it’s like watching games as a lifelong fan
😂 What it's like to accid...
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June 17, 2025 • 83 mins
Steelers legend Joey Porter Sr. joins Cam Heyward and Hayden for a raw, hilarious, and brutally honest sit-down. From championship locker rooms to sideline fights and legendary beefs — JP doesn’t hold back.
In this episode:
🏈 What made those early 2000s Steelers defenses so dangerous
🔥 The wildest trash talk moments — including when Joey almost took it too far
📣 Joey shares what he really told T.J. Houshmandzadeh before th...
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June 10, 2025 • 38 mins
In this special episode of Not Just Football, Cam Heyward is joined by tight end Pat Freiermuth during his annual golf tournament at Sewickley Heights! The two dive into the blockbuster Aaron Rodgers signing and what it means for the Steelers' locker room, offense, and Super Bowl hopes. Pat shares his honest thoughts on Rodgers as a leader, his own expectations for the season, and how his role might evolve with a future Hall of Fam...
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June 3, 2025 • 74 mins
In one of the most personal and powerful episodes yet, Cam Heyward and Hayden sit down with Jelly Roll — the Grammy-nominated country star with hip-hop roots and a story that hits deeper than most.
In this episode:
🎤 Jelly talks about going from jail cells to CMA red carpets
🧠 Mental health, self-inventory, and how daily reflection helps him stay grounded
🏟️ His surreal rise in the country music world — from not being allowe...
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May 27, 2025 • 81 mins
Cam Heyward sits down with legendary coach/player Dick LeBeau for an episode that’s all about football, family, and decades of NFL wisdom. From stories of Troy Polamalu’s psychic plays to why the 2008 Steelers defense might never be topped, this one’s full of classic Steeler memories.
In this episode:
🏈 How Coach LeBeau adapted to the modern NFL & why he says the 2008 defense is unbeatable
🔥 Stories about Troy Polamalu’s gam...
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Cam Heyward and Hayden welcome Steelers first round rookie Derrick Harmon to Not Just Football for his first big sit-down — and it’s full of draft night drama, rookie advice, hilarious college stories, and some brutal honesty about what it takes to make it in Pittsburgh.
In this episode:
☎️ Harmon relives draft night and almost mistaking the Steelers’ call for a prank
🏈 Why Oregon beat out Ohio State, and what it was like...
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0:00 Reacting to the George Pickens trade 🔄
7:20 Recapping The Ireland Trip 🇮🇪
22:40 Keeanu Benton & Nick Herbig 🎙️
Cam Heyward and Hayden are back — and the George Pickens trade is the first thing on the table. From behind-the-scenes locker room reactions to crazy fan theories, they break down the trade and what it means for the Steelers. After that they recap their wild trip to Ireland, and end it with a interview with...
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Cam Heyward and Hayden go international in this special live episode of Not Just Football, filmed in Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪. From Steelers draft talk to Gaelic football confusion — this one’s got everything.
In this episode:
🏈 Cam breaks down the Steelers’ 2025 Draft class and why Ohio State defenders always end up in Pittsburgh
🍻 Guinness vs Jameson, Irish whiskey vs coffee, and U2 vs The Cranberries — the great Irish debates
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April 29, 2025 • 102 mins
We're live from Tequila Cowboy in Pittsburgh for a special Not Just Football Draft Week episode! Cam Heyward and Hayden are joined by Steelers legends and current stars: Casey Hampton, Jaylen Warren, & Ryan Shazier.
In this episode:
🧠 Cam’s thoughts on the Steelers' 2024 draft picks
🔥 Shedeur Sanders after brutal draft fall
🍗 Bone-in vs boneless wings, blue cheese vs ranch, and Steelers nation debates it all
🏈 Casey Hampt...
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April 25, 2025 • 78 mins
In this special live episode of Not Just Football, Cam Heyward and Hayden take the stage in Green Bay during NFL Draft week to talk shop with NFL legends and surprise guests.
What’s inside:
– Cam’s honest thoughts on the Aaron Rodgers drama
– Draft day flashbacks from Eric Armstead, Max Starks, and Cam himself
– Wildest training camp fights, O-line vs D-line brawls, and who earned “Fight Club” shirts
– Max Starks breaks dow...
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April 22, 2025 • 71 mins
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Cam Heyward and Hayden return - diving into NFL drama, WrestleMania chaos, and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories.
- Cam reacts to how the Jets handled Aaron Rodgers: “You made him fly across the country just to get cut?”
- The brutal truth about how NFL teams really release playe...
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WWE Superstar Seth Rollins joins Cam Jordan and Hayden for a can't-miss episode of Not Just Football. From the Bears' offseason moves to WrestleMania drama, Seth gets personal, opinionated, and brutally honest.
– Seth's reaction to the Bears' offseason and draft strategy
– Why Aaron Rodgers might be more like Seth than he admits
– CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and what’s really going on backstage
– Plans for a podcast episode in Dublin a...
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April 8, 2025 • 81 mins
Cam and Hayden catch up on the final four, Sheduer Sanders 'ball pat' drama, and the Minecraft movie. We also have a great interview with Saints Defensive End Cam Jordan, where they make it clear they are DIFFERENT people, they talk NFL stories, their top tier 2011 draft class, and so much more.
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April 1, 2025 • 67 mins
Rich and Cam dive into everything from Michigan vs. Ohio State and the Connor Stalions drama to bold NFL Draft predictions and Aaron Rodgers maybe becoming a Pittsburgh Steeler. Rich opens up about his time at ESPN, wild interview stories, and why he doesn’t beef with athletes. Plus, they touch on the greatest "What ifs" in NFL history, and even some TV talk with White Lotus and more.
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March 25, 2025 • 67 mins
On this episode of Not Just Football with Cam Heyward we recap the visit from Aaron Rodgers and the media storm that came from it. Then we sat down with Jonnu Smith to talk about his incredible season and the Dolphins future.
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On this episode of Not Just Football with Cam Heyward, we are joined by a very special guests: Mina Kimes and Bomani Jones. But first, we discuss all the moves the Steelers have made, plus what they might do at QB. We break down the wild Bengals Moves, talk March Madness, and of course, get into more Love Is Blind.
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March 12, 2025 • 71 mins
We're recording from the stage at SxSW with comedian Adam Ray! In this episode, we dive into the Steelers recent moves, talk life as an athlete vs a comedian, and Adam does his hilarious impressions of Dr. Phil, Joe Biden, and more.
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March 4, 2025 • 53 mins
On this episode of Not Just Football with Cam Heyward, Tyler Francis from Love Is Blind (& Pittsburgh native) joins the show to talk about what it's like to be on a reality show, how his life has changed, and they talk some Steeler football.
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