Behind The Mask Podcast
Hosted by Takeo Spikes and Takeo · Takeo Spikes & Tutan Reyes, Bleav
4.9from 144 ratings
- 279
- Episodes
- 45
- Transcribed
- 144
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2019
- First episode
- 17M
- YouTube views
About Behind The Mask Podcast
Behind The Mask is where NFL legends keep it real — hosted by former pros Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes, this series dives into the untold stories of life beyond the field. From fatherhood and relationships to business, social issues, and locker room truths, each episode brings raw, personal insight from top athletes and celebrities. The show may be on pause, but the full archive is packed with powerful conversations — binge now and hear what really happens behind the mask.
- Publisher
- Takeo Spikes & Tutan Reyes, Bleav
- Category
- education · society & culture · sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 11 Sept 2019
- Latest episode
- 21 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
45 of 279 episodes have a transcript.
21 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Auburn STUNS Georgia, Is Arch Manning the Problem? 24-Team College Football Playoff Debate
14 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Eagles Nick Siranni + 49ers Dre Greenlaw
7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
OBJ Breaks His Silence, a Coach Gets FIRED Mid-Game & an Iowa State RB whose BUILT DIFFERENT
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Auburn STUNS Georgia, Is Arch Manning the Problem? 24-Team College Football Playoff Debate
Published 21 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Right. You ain't just waking up, just doing it just because you can. And then I also ask myself, how much recovery can athletes realistically get late in the year? It gets cold everywhere now. The cold hits the south a little bit later, but it gets cold everywhere. And then you take into account what does the cumulative wear and tear feels like after an entire season? And then you got to start up mid-December again after taking a month, maybe three weeks off. That's a thing. So, you know, I have to ask this and look at it. Look at the coin from both sides. Are we protecting the athlete while growing the business or How much say should players have in law in a larger playoff model? […]
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See plansWho has been a guest on Behind The Mask Podcast
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Tank Bigsby
- Jimmy Rollins
- Connor Shaw
- Fletcher Cox
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 16,751,226
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 130 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 14 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100
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- Quality
- 68
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 93
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Questions about Behind The Mask Podcast
Who hosts Behind The Mask Podcast?
Takeo Spikes and Takeo host the show. Published by Takeo Spikes & Tutan Reyes, Bleav.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Behind The Mask Podcast take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
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