Roger Goodell
Mentioned in 48 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
As NFL Commissioner, Goodell is a prominent figure in sports leadership frequently discussed across podcasts for his strategic initiatives, particularly his international expansion strategy and global recruitment efforts for player and entertainment talent. Podcast mentions highlight his involvement in major decisions including halftime show selections, broadcasting rights negotiations, player safety implementations, and rule changes, which generate significant public debate and criticism. His leadership decisions—ranging from diversity hiring to content curation—consistently spark discussion across political and sports commentary programs.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Miller and Moulton · Apr 16, 2026
April 16, 2026 Hour 1
“NFL Commissioner criticized for inability to resolve labor dispute with officials”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 13, 2026
NFL wins appeal of collusion ruling + Roger Goodell on Australia game (4/13 Hour 2)
“Addressed Kyle Shanahan's Australia game concerns; defended international expansion strategy”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 13, 2026
Fallout from Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini Scandal (4/13 Hour 1)
“Responded to Kyle Shanahan's concerns about traveling to Australia for season opener”
It Could Happen Here · Apr 11, 2026
It Could Happen Here Weekly 227
“Granted full autonomy over player discipline in 2011 CBA; represents owner interests in union negotiations”
Behind the Bastards · Apr 11, 2026
It Could Happen Here Weekly 227
“Granted unilateral disciplinary authority in 2011 CBA; symbol of owner power over players”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 10, 2026
Texans exercise 5th year options on C.J. Stroud & Will Anderson, Jr. (4/10 Hour 2)
“Leading league during antitrust exemption crisis; may seek political connections to mitigate legal exposure”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 10, 2026
DOJ Launches Antitrust Case Against NFL & Airlines Jack Up Bag Fees
“NFL commissioner with opt-out clause in 2029-2030 to renegotiate broadcasting rights for higher revenue”
Club Shay Shay · Apr 8, 2026
Club Shay Shay - Brad Williams Part 1
“Brad asked him about hiring a dwarf for short yardage situations at the NFL draft”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 3, 2026
Projected #1 pick Fernando Mendoza visiting Raiders next week + What went wrong for Packers in 2025? (4/3 Hour 2)
“Reconfirmed commitment to Rooney Rule; addressed tanking allegations at league meetings”
CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast · Apr 2, 2026
INDIANA MOMENTUM: Will Bears Fans EMBRACE Indiana as Next Home of the Bears? | CHGO Bears
“NFL Commissioner applying pressure on Bears to finalize stadium decision by May 31st deadline”
Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears · Apr 2, 2026
Kevin Warren AND George McCaskey join to talk Bears stadium, Ben Johnson and more!
“Commented on stadium timing importance at owners meeting; oversees compensatory pick rulings”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 2, 2026
How dysfunctional are the Eagles? + Chris Simms reveals 2026 NFL Draft Edge Rankings (4/2 Hour 2)
“Discussed officiating improvements and labor negotiations; pushing for expanded offseason access to officials”
CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast · Apr 1, 2026
STADIUM UPDATE: George McCaskey & Kevin Warren Share Latest on next Bears Stadium | CHGO Bears
“Met with Bears leadership in New York regarding compensatory picks appeal; publicly stated timeline urgency for stadium decision”
Brock and Salk · Apr 1, 2026
Hour 4-Reacting to Phillip Rivers on Seattle's impressive defense, Around the NFL, and Trash Takes
“Discussed potential replacement referees and ongoing labor negotiations with officials”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 1, 2026
PFT PM: Are the Broncos interested in Aaron Rodgers?
“Reaffirmed NFL commitment to Rooney Rule despite Florida AG legal pressure”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Mar 31, 2026
Will the NFL go to 18-game schedule? (3/31 Hour 1)
“Expected to address 18-game schedule and diversity questions at upcoming press conference”
Law and Chaos · Mar 27, 2026
Ep 216 — Zuck and Musk Get Pantsed In Court … Twice
“Receiving ultimatum from Florida AG to eliminate Rooney Rule by May 1 or face legal action”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Mar 27, 2026
The Sporting Class: Are NFL Players Ready to Strike?
“NFL leadership figure; referenced as negotiating counterparty in CBA discussions”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Mar 16, 2026
Exclusive: The NFL Players' Union, the Silenced Top Cop and the Cabal of "Strip-Club Dreams"
“NFL Commissioner; coordinated with NFLPA leadership to bury collusion arbitration ruling and suppress player discovery”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 28, 2026
February 27, 2026 Hour 4 Anthony Richardson
“NFL Commissioner involved in broadcasting rights negotiations and discussions with network executives”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 27, 2026
LIVE from The NFL Combine Day 3, Longtime NFL reporter Albert Breer stops by, NFL Films Sr Producer Greg Cosell joins the show
“NFL Commissioner whose international expansion and revenue growth strategy is analyzed”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 23, 2026
USA BEATS Canada, Is there value to going to the Combine, Chicago MOVING to Indiana?
“NFL Commissioner; pursuing international expansion strategy; wants global package with games worldwide”
DOUBL3 COVERAGE PODCAST · Feb 14, 2026
DeSean Jackson on Hurts & AJ Brown, Chip Kelly Fallout & Why the New Kickoff Rules Suck
“NFL Commissioner; criticized for insufficient budget allocation toward resolving officiating and rule clarity issues”
The Rubin Report · Feb 12, 2026
What Minneapolis Cops Are Saying That News Ignores | Michele Tafoya
“NFL Commissioner pursuing globalization strategy affecting league's American character”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Feb 12, 2026
Bad Bunny Super Bowl Spectacle Was a ‘Crutch for the Lack of Talent,’ Says Victor Davis Hanson
“NFL Commissioner; criticized for approving halftime show content and direction”
Literally! With Rob Lowe · Feb 12, 2026
Rich Eisen: Never Skip the Intro
“NFL Commissioner who investigated Spygate and uses photo of Rob Lowe in NFL hat in PowerPoint presentations”
The Bobby Bones Show · Feb 11, 2026
Lots to Say: Super Bowl Recap, Cam Jordan, Scott Hallenbeck, and Rob Riggle!
“NFL Commissioner committed to flag football international growth strategy and Olympic participation”
The Editors · Feb 10, 2026
Episode 847: Bad Bunny and Bad Maps
“NFL Commissioner pursuing international expansion strategy and international performer recruitment for halftime shows”
Red Eye Radio · Feb 10, 2026
02-10-26 Part One - A Constitutional Check Up
“NFL Commissioner criticized as liberal pushing political activism and international expansion agenda”
This Is Important · Feb 10, 2026
Ep 285: Live From The Super Bowl With Bo Jackson (About 20 Feet Away)!!
“NFL Commissioner; jokingly referenced as potentially appearing on podcast during Super Bowl coverage”
The Chris Plante Show · Feb 9, 2026
2-9-26 Hour 1 - How was the Big Game?
“NFL Commissioner held responsible for halftime show selection and stadium design choices perceived as politically motivated”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 9, 2026
How Bad Bunny's Halftime Show EXPOSES the NFL | Guest: Stephen Moore | 2/9/26
“NFL Commissioner responsible for halftime show selection and messaging to diverse audience demographics”
The DSR Network · Feb 9, 2026
The Daily Blast: A MAGA Voter’s Viral Takedown of Trump’s Racism Cuts Deep: “Pathetic!”
“Supporting Super Bowl halftime show with Green Day and Bad Bunny despite MAGA base criticism”
Pod Save America · Feb 8, 2026
1118: Is Trump Afraid of Bad Bunny? (feat. Pablo Torre)
“NFL commissioner who has maintained relationship with Trump administration.”
The Andrew Klavan Show · Feb 6, 2026
Ep. 1265 - Sex, Manhood and "Song Sung Blue"
“NFL Commissioner satirized for prioritizing profit over audience values in halftime show decision”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 6, 2026
Must Wins & Media Row: Trolling ESPN and Talking Shop with Matt Hasselbeck
“NFL Commissioner mentioned in context of international expansion decision-making”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 4, 2026
From "Reveal": Bad Bunny, Billionaires and the Business of Sports
“NFL Commissioner characterized as top-down autocrat compared to NBA's Adam Silver during progressive era”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Feb 4, 2026
Confronting the Ethical Vacuum Exposed by Trump and Epstein
“NFL Commissioner who defended Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show selection despite Trump criticism”
The Daily Stoic · Feb 4, 2026
Chuck Klosterman: The NFL Explains More About America Than You Think
“NFL Commissioner who attended Ryan Holiday's stoic philosophy talk at NFL owners meeting”
The Charlie Kirk Show · Feb 3, 2026
All American Halftime Hype
“NFL Commissioner criticized for pursuing DEI initiatives and perceived weakness in institutional leadership”
TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Feb 3, 2026
#4655 Kumon Feel The Noise
“NFL Commissioner who publicly stated the league is not pressuring Jody Allen to sell the Seahawks”
The Matt Walsh Show · Feb 3, 2026
Ep. 1728 - This Court Case Has Gotten Little Attention But Just Changed Everything
“NFL Commissioner responded to criticism about lack of black head coach hires by citing need for more diversity”
Bold American Pod · Feb 3, 2026
The Bomb Cyclone, More Epstein Files, and The Winter Olympics. BA EP 49
“NFL Commissioner tasked with investigating Steve Tisch's Epstein file connections and emails”
The Colin Cowherd Podcast · Jan 29, 2026
Belichick Hall of Fame Snub? Super Bowl Preview, Sam Darnold’s Redemption Arc, LeBron Still Dominates At 41
“NFL Commissioner mentioned in context of Kraft's role selecting owner for TV network negotiations”
Acquired · Jan 27, 2026
The NFL (2026 Update)
We're Out of Time · Jan 13, 2026
From NFL to TV Stardom: Akbar Gbajabiamila on Identity, Addiction & Resilience
“NFL Commissioner credited with implementing protective measures for player safety regarding brain injuries”
DOUBL3 COVERAGE PODCAST · Dec 6, 2025
Manti Te’o Sounds Off On Notre Dame’s Playoff Case, Lane Kiffin Going To LSU, and Jaxson Dart
“NFL Commissioner credited with global expansion strategy driving record Thanksgiving viewership numbers”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Nov 5, 2025
Ari Emanuel on the Future of Entertainment: Hollywood, AI, Creator Economy, YouTube vs Netflix
“NFL Commissioner; Ari recently discussed storylines and adaptation with him”