Pete Carroll
Mentioned in 27 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Former head coach of the Seattle Seahawks who built the dominant "Legion of Boom" era defense and led the team to Super Bowl success in 2013, before being replaced by Mike McDonald. Also served as head coach at USC and briefly with the Las Vegas Raiders. Podcasts discuss his coaching legacy and how his Seahawks tenure compares to the team's current championship success under new leadership.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers · Feb 27, 2026
FRIDAY NEWS DUMP: Are the Packers falling behind doing everything possible to keep players healthy?
“Coach mentioned as having low player respect grades despite reputation as great coach”
Brock and Salk · Feb 26, 2026
Hour 3: Shannon Drayer on the Julio MVP Train
“Former Seahawks coach referenced in context of coaching philosophy differences”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 26, 2026
LIVE from The NFL Combine, Seahawks GM John Schneider stops by, Los Angeles Chargers voice Matt "Money" Smith joins
“Former USC coach; discussed as architect of program success before decline”
The Pat McAfee Show · Feb 9, 2026
PMS 2.0 1502 - The Seattle Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX, Adam Schefter, Seahawks Punter Michael Dickson, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
“Former Seattle Seahawks head coach replaced by Mike McDonald after successful Legion of Boom era”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 9, 2026
Hour 1: The Greatest Redemption
“Former Seattle Seahawks coach replaced during organizational transition that led to championship.”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Feb 9, 2026
Seattle Won the Super Bowl, You're Welcome America. Plus, Bad Bunny, Best Commercials, and Clavicular Gets Frame Mogged
“Former Seahawks head coach whose 2013 Legion of Boom team is compared to current 2025 Super Bowl championship team”
The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast · Feb 9, 2026
Joel Klatt’s 2026 NFL Mock Draft 1.0
“Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach fired after one season, creating QB need”
Pardon My Take · Feb 9, 2026
Super Bowl 60, Seahawks Dominant Win, Sam Darnold SB Winner, Hank's Recap From Santa Clara And Soggy Sorrows + Who's Back Of The Week
“Former Seahawks coach who won Super Bowl with Seattle; referenced as last non-Belichick defensive coach to win”
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · Feb 6, 2026
Super Bowl LX Preview
“Former Seahawks head coach; legendary coach recently replaced by Mike McDonald”
The Daily Stoic · Feb 6, 2026
This Is A Good Surprise | The Stoic Edge Behind Peak Performance
“Seattle Seahawks head coach who adopted Stoic principles of resilience and objectivity in team culture and philosophy”
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · Feb 5, 2026
From XLIX to LX: How the league has changed since the last Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl
“2014 Seahawks head coach (age 63); represents older generation of NFL head coaches from that era”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Feb 5, 2026
Mega Super Bowl Preview: Are the Pats Villains? Is Seattle Historically Good? What if Darnold Wins? Do Four Lokos Melt Steel Beams?
“Former Seahawks coach who built Legion of Boom era; represents sustained organizational success since 2010”
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · Feb 3, 2026
The Patriots' one-season about-face meets the Seahawks' ruthless climb to the top of the league in Super Bowl LX
“Former Seahawks coach referenced for comparison to Mike McDonald's leadership and team culture approach”
The Colin Cowherd Podcast · Feb 3, 2026
Super Bowl Week Preview: Darnold From Bust To Top Ten QB, Seahawks Valuation Too Low, Vikings Fire GM, Kubiak Will Succeed
“Former Seahawks coach whose tenure ended; replaced by Clint Kubiak for organizational reset”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Feb 2, 2026
Super Bowl Preview: Darnold's Destiny, Underdog Patriots, and Motorcycle Jousting
“Former Seahawks coach forced out by GM John Schneider; now watching successor McDonald build elite team”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Feb 2, 2026
Drake’s Mystery Shoulder, Super Bowl Propalooza, and a Mega-Parent Corner With Cousin Sal and Jimmy Kimmel
“Seahawks coach facing potential retirement after disappointing season; Malcolm Butler play legacy”
The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Jan 26, 2026
Darnold Leads Seahawks to Super Bowl, McCarthy to Steelers, Deion Fining Players? | 01.26
“Seahawks coach whose draft philosophy and player development discussed”
The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Jan 23, 2026
Mina Kimes on Rams vs. Seahawks Showdown, 49ers injury theories, Patriots vs. Broncos | 01.23
“Former Seattle Seahawks coach whose rivalry with Jim Harbaugh created genuine fan base animosity”
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · Jan 22, 2026
The duality of this cycle's coaching hires, and the moves still to come, with Jourdan Rodrigue
“Las Vegas Raiders hire that became organizational disaster; worst-case CEO coach scenario”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Jan 14, 2026
Mike Tomlin Steps Down! Steelers' Next Steps, and Hottest Coaches Available.
“Former Seahawks coach; compared to Tomlin regarding refusal to adapt schemes and eventual departure after long tenure.”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Jan 7, 2026
Harbaugh(!), Pete Carroll, and Stefanski Fired. Plus, DK's First 2026 Mock Draft.
“Raiders head coach fired after one season with 1-16 record; discussed as good coach in wrong situation”
The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Jan 6, 2026
Joel Anderson on USC-Texas, 2006 Rose Bowl: Best College Football Game Ever | 01.06
“USC head coach during 2004-2005 championship runs with dominant defensive schemes”
PTI · Jan 6, 2026
Who's the stronger #1 Seed?: Seahawks or Broncos
“Las Vegas Raiders head coach fired after just one season with franchise”
The Ryen Russillo Show · Jan 5, 2026
Super Bowl Pick & NFL Season Awards, Plus Coaching and QB Futures w/ Albert Breer
“Las Vegas Raiders head coach fired after one season; Vegas cleaning house with Brady oversight”
The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Jan 5, 2026
Steelers beat Ravens, Kevin Stefanksi & Raheem Morris Fired, Transfer Portal Madness | 01.05
“Seahawks coach expected to be fired soon, though team achieved number one playoff seed”
The Tony Kornheiser Show · Jan 5, 2026
“Let’s go bowling”
“Las Vegas Raiders head coach whose potential firing discussed in coaching changes segment”
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce · Dec 31, 2025
Caitlin Clark on New Nike Ad, Signature Shoe & Fantasy Punishments + Week 18 Preview | EP 173
“Las Vegas Raiders head coach; expected to have team motivated for Week 18 against Kansas City Chiefs”