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Behind The Mask Podcast
by Takeo Spikes & Tutan Reyes, Bleav
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.
Episodes
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Auburn STUNS Georgia, Is Arch Manning the Problem? 24-Team College Football Playoff Debate
Is Auburn building something special? Is Arch Manning being set up to succeed? And how many teams should make the College Football Playoff: 12, 16, or 24? Auburn just took down No. 1 Georgia after trailing 14-0, but can the Tigers turn a signature win into a championship run? Takeo Spikes breaks...
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Eagles Nick Siranni + 49ers Dre Greenlaw
Takeo Spikes on Eagles Nick Sirianni + Dre Greenlaw & Ohio State vs Indiana Watch new episodes of Behind The Mask every Wednesday during football season, and follow us on social for all the best moments from the show: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM:...
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OBJ Breaks His Silence, a Coach Gets FIRED Mid-Game & an Iowa State RB whose BUILT DIFFERENT
We’re back in the lounge for another episode of Behind The Mask! On today’s episode, Takeo goes behind the mask to talk about Odell Beckham Jr.’s release from the New York Giants and the difficult reality veteran players face when younger talent starts getting their opportunities. He shares a...
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ARE THE FLORIDA GATORS FOR REAL?
After starting 3-0 with two big SEC wins are the Florida Gators for real? Plus Takeo chimes in on Florida RB Jadan Baugh's Heisman talk, Mississippi State vs Auburn preview & more. Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch:...
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LANE KIFFIN RETURNS TO OLE MISS + FLORIDA vs AUBURN COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW
Takeo previews the history of the Florida vs Auburn rivalry plus breaks down what it's going to be like when Lane Kiffin returns to Ole Miss as LSU's Head Coach. This week's college football preview is live! Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch:...
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Tank Bigsby Auburn Football Legend & Eagles Running Back
Auburn football legend and NFL running back Tank Bigsby joins Takeo Spikes in the lounge to share the mindset that helped him navigate his journey to the league. Bigsby opens up about the advice he received from Calvin Ridley and Evan Engram: “Don’t chase it. Let it come to you.” From putting in...
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Rickey Henderson the Best Lead Off Hitter of ALL Time!
NL MVP Jimmy Rollins tells why Rickey Henderson is not only the best lead off hitter in MLB History but one of the best players ever! Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch:...
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Jimmy Rollins' Battles vs Hallof Famers Pedro Martinez & Greg Maddux
Jimmy Rollins' recalls his Bringing the Lumber Moment! Some of his toughest battles vs Hall of Famers Pedro Martinez & Greg Maddux. Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch…
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Jimmy Rollins Philadelphia Phillies Legend & MLB MVP
Philadelphia Phillies legend and former MLB MVP Jimmy Rollins steps into the lounge for an in-depth conversation about leadership, pressure, confidence, and championship culture. From calling the Phillies “the team to beat” before their historic run, to winning MVP and a World Series, Jimmy opens...
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Takeo Spikes Gets His 1st Big NFL Check
Takeo Spikes reflects on how his life changed after getting his first NFL check! Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch: https://resid3ncy.com/collections/atlanta FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM:...
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Takeo Spikes on Making Millions After Tearing His Achilles
What's NFL life like after a career changing injury? Takeo Spikes reflects on coming back from a gruesome torn achilles to make millions in the NFL. Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch:...
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Life After the Draft
Everyone dreams about hearing their name called on NFL Draft night. But what happens when the cameras stop rolling? NFL & Auburn Football legend Takeo Spikes pulls back the curtain on the reality of life as an NFL rookie. The pressure of minicamp and brutal film sessions to veteran locker room...
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Do College Athletes Need Agents
Auburn Football Legends Takeo Spikes and Jason Campbell break down the truth about agents, parents, and decision-making when it comes to NIL and how to manage your money as a college football player. Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast:...
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Auburn Legend Jason Campbell
What’s really happening behind the scenes with NIL deals, agents, and young athletes? In this episode of The Behind The Mask Podcast, Takeo Spikes sits down with Jason Campbell, Auburn Football's GM of NIL, to break down the reality of navigating college football today and how NIL is continuing…
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Auburn DC DJ Durkin on Strategy, Culture + What’s Next for the Tigers
"There is a standard... Our job is to uphold the standard or raise it." - DJ Durkin on the Auburn Defensive Standard Back on campus at Auburn, Takeo Spikes catches up with the Tigers' Defensive Coordinator, DJ Durkin, to break down the vision for Auburn’s defense and why this new era of Tigers'...
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Takeo Spikes Returns to Auburn "It Feels Different"
Takeo Spikes is back where it all started... with Auburn Football. In Part 2 of this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, Takeo steps inside the Auburn football locker room, reacts to seeing himself featured on a mural, and reconnects with the program that helped shape his journey. He also catches…
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Takeo Spikes Remembers NFL Draft Night
Ahead of this year’s NFL Draft, Takeo Spikes takes a moment to reflect on one of the biggest nights of his life, the night he was selected with the 13th overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals to play in the NFL. Subscribe for more episodes, interviews, and weekly breakdowns:...
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NFL Draft Preview With Corey Chavous
NFL Vet & draft guru Corey Chavous breaks down some of the top picks of this year's NFL Draft & Takeo share some hilarious draft day stories. Subscribe for more episodes, interviews, and weekly breakdowns: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Get Your…
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Inside Auburn Football with Takeo Spikes
Take an inside, behind the scenes look into the 2026 Auburn Football team with Auburn Legend Takeo Spikes & other Auburn greats. Subscribe for more episodes, interviews, and weekly breakdowns: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Get Your BTM Merch:...
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Auburn Quarterback Byrum Brown
Auburn's new QB Byrum Brown sits down with Auburn Legend Takeo Spikes. Going with head coach Alex Golesh to Auburn, Byrum Brown discusses bringing back a winning culture to Auburn, adjusting to the SEC, & more. Tap in to the latest episode now. Subscribe for more sports podcast episodes, football...
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What Makes This Auburn Football Team Special
What Makes This Auburn Football Team Different? "Complete Reshape” – Alex Golesh is bringing in a new era of Auburn Football Alex Golesh breaks down to Takeo Spikes what makes this year’s Auburn Tigers football squad different. From maintaining the Tigers' elite defensive standard to completely...
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Xavier Atkins, Auburn's All-American LB
Auburn's All-American linebacker Xavier Atkins sits down with former Auburn All-American LB & NFL Legend Takeo Spikes. He talks his follow up campaign under new Head Coach Alex Golesh & what to expect from this year's Auburn team. Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our...
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Auburn Head Coach Alex Golesh
Takeo Spikes sits down with Auburn Tigers Head Coach Alex Golesh for an in-depth conversation on building a winning culture on the football field. Coach Golesh shares his vision for the program, the mindset it takes to compete in today’s college football landscape, and how he’s developing players...
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Auburn Football Update
Auburn & NFL Legend Takeo Spikes gives an update on the state of Auburn football going into Spring practices. Will the Tigers bounce back under 1st year head coach Alex Golesh? Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM...
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South Carolina QB Connor Shaw Has Heart Attack While Coaching Son's Game
Imagine doing what you love, coaching your son's game & suffering a heart attack in front of your family! SEC Legend Connor Shaw talks about the time he took the biggest hit on the field! Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get...
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Connor Shaw, From South Carolina Gamecock QB to SEC Legend!
South Carolina QB & SEC Legend Connor Shaw goes Behind the Mask & talks, overcoming a heart attack while coaching, becoming an SEC Legend & playing under Head Coach Steve Spurrier. Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your…
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Seahawks vs Patriots, Super Bowl LX Prediction
NFL Vet Takeo Spikes gives his Super Bowl LX prediction. Will the Seahawks get the win or is the Patriots dynasty back under Mike Vrabel? Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch:...
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Barry Sanders or Emmitt Smith, Who Was REALLY Better?
Takeo Spikes doesn't hold back in this classic NFL debate. Was Emmitt Smith the greatest because of longevity & rings or was Barry Sanders the most talented running back the league has seen? Who are you taking & why? Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast:...
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DO RINGS MATTER? IS AN ATHLETE'S CAREER DEFINED BY WINNING A CHAMPIONSHIP?
Is an athlete's career defined by winning a championship ring? Takeo argues if championships are superior over individual accomplishments. Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch:...
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Auburn's Head Coach Alex Golesh...New Coach New Expectations
A new head coach means new expectations & Auburn's Head Coach Alex Golesh has plans to get the program back to a National Championship. Auburn Legend Takeo Spikes tells what it's going to take. Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast…
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College Football Playoff National Championship Preview
Miami vs Indiana for the College Football Playoff National Championship! Is THIS the matchup we wanted to see? Who got snubbed or did the committee get it right? Takeo breaks it down. Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get…
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Takeo Reveals What NFL Playoff Teams Don’t Want You to Know
Takeo Spikes breaks down the latest action from the 2026 NFL Playoffs, diving into the Wildcard round, key performances, coaching decisions, and what these games revealed about the remaining contenders. From momentum-shifting moments to teams separating themselves from the pack, Takeo gives a…
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The Young Guns Are Ready: Here’s Who Will Rule the NFL
The NFL is entering a new era of quarterbacks and the young guns are leading the way. Takeo Spikes breaks down the next generation of stars who are changing the league with speed, confidence, and a fearless mindset. If you’re an NFL fan who loves real insight, honest analysis, and a player’s...
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Mike Tomlin, the Perfect Fit As the Atlanta Falcons Head Coach!
Takeo Spikes breaks down why former Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin would be the perfect fit as the new Head Coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch:...
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Peyton Manning the Most Prepared Quarterback EVER? NFL Legends Victor Cruz & Takeo Spikes Debate
Victor Cruz & Takeo Spikes break down why Peyton Manning may be one of the most prepared quarterbacks ever! Find YellaWood near you at https://www.yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch: https://resid3ncy.com/collections/atlanta FOLLOW…
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New York Giants Legend Victor Cruz
New York Giants Legend Victor Cruz goes Behind the Mask with Takeo Spikes & talks Eli Manning, life after football, TNT Sports, family life & more. Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch:...
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Lamar Jackson & Ravens Miss the Playoffs!
Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed game winning FG as time runs out, giving the Steelers the AFC North title! Takeo Spikes breaks down how other players really act when a kicker misses the big kick! Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch:...
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IS ALEX GOLESH THE GUY FOR AUBURN?
Is Auburn's Head Coach Alex Golesh the answer to bringing Auburn back a National Championship? Auburn great Takeo Spikes weighs in. Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch: https://resid3ncy.com/collections/atlanta FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM:...
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NFL Players Coming Back From Injury
Takeo chimes in on some of the biggest stars going down with season ending injuries & the mindset once you get back on the field. Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch: https://resid3ncy.com/collections/atlanta FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM:...
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RIVALRY WEEK PREDICTIONS
Takeo breaks down some of the biggest matchups of RIVALRY WEEK! Bama vs Auburn, Georgia vs Georgia Tech, Texas vs Texas A&M + more! Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch: https://resid3ncy.com/collections/atlanta FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM:...
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DOES LANE KIFFIN STAY AT OLE MISS?
Takeo is big on the Lane Train but doesn’t think Ole Miss can get it done this season without him. Does Lane Kiffin stay in Oxford? Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch: https://resid3ncy.com/collections/atlanta FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM:...
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TAKEO SPIKES THE STATE OF AUBURN FOOTBALL
NFL & Auburn Legend Takeo Spikes talks the state of Auburn Football, the Tigers next head coach, an Alabama upset & more... Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch: https://resid3ncy.com/collections/atlanta FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM:...
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IS HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE REAL? TOUGHEST NFL & COLLEGE STADIUMS TO PLAY IN
Is Home Field Advantage Real? Takeo breaks down the toughest NFL & college stadiums to play in. Takeo recalls some of the toughest stadiums and elements he's played in. Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM: / thebtmpodcast TWITTER: / thebtmpodcast...
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Has Jerry Jones FINALLY Made the Cowboys Better
Takeo weighs in on the Dallas Cowboys trades and answers if Jerry Jones has finally made the Cowboys better. Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch: https://resid3ncy.com/collections/atlanta FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM: / thebtmpodcast TWITTER: / thebtmpodcast...
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Takeo Spikes - Auburn's Next Head Football Coach!
Who Can Save Auburn Football? Takeo Spikes on Who Should be Auburn's Next Head Coach + Arch Manning & More! Get Your BTM Merch: https://resid3ncy.com/collections/atl... FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM: / thebtmpodcast TWITTER: / thebtmpodcast FACEBOOK: / thebtmpodcast TIKTOK: / thebtmpodcast Creator, Host &...
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NFL TRADING DEADLINE! WHAT TEAMS NEED TO MAKE A MOVE?
The NFL trade deadline is approaching & Takeo doesn't hold back on what teams should make a move & what it’s like as a player to be traded. Get Your BTM Merch: https://resid3ncy.com/collections/atlanta FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebtmpodcast/ TWITTER:...
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TAKEO ON WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE JETS
Takeo sounds off on Aaron Glenn and the problem with the New York Jets Get Your BTM Merch: https://resid3ncy.com/collections/atlanta FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebtmpodcast/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thebtmpodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thebtmpodcast/ TIKTOK:...
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BAMA V UGA PREVIEW
Takeo Spikes picks Bama-UGA in this SEC showdown & tells what it's like to play a night game in the SEC! Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Bulldogs Football: Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch: https://resid3ncy.com/collections/atlanta Creator, Host &...
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RUDI JOHNSON TRIBUTE | TAKEO SPIKES HONORS HIS TEAMMATE
Rudi Johnson will be remembered for his life and his impact on his teammates, as Takeo Spikes shares in honoring him. In this tribute to Johnson, Takeo also shares a word of encouragement to all former and current NFL players. Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your...
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CAN THE CHIEFS BOUNCE BACK FROM AN 0-2 START?
Season 7 kicks off & Takeo weighs in on the NFL teams starting 0-2, can they bounce back + Auburn v Oklahoma & Texas Tech v Utah predictions + more. Tap in to the new BTM Lounge on YouTube. Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
HOSTED BY
Takeo Spikes & Tutan Reyes, Bleav
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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...
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Behind The Mask Podcast is created and hosted by Takeo Spikes & Tutan Reyes, Bleav.
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