Best Field Yates Podcasts (2025)

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Mel Kiper's MOST DIFFICULT NFL REBUILDS! w/Field Yates 49:16

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Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down which NFL teams face the most challenging rebuilds ahead.(0:00) Welcome to First Draft(2:00) Most difficult NFL rebuilds(2:55) Field's No. 1: Miami Dolphins(5:19) Mel's No. 1: New York Jets(7:40) Field's No. 2: New York Jets(10:36) Mel's No. …

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325: Beyond the Basics: Win Talent with Whole-Person Wellness Benefits with Michelle Yates & Mark Rosenthal 41:43

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What do pets, perks, and productivity have in common? Nikki teams up once again with Michelle Yates of PetPartners, bringing in the dynamic Mark Rosenthal to shake up how we think about employee benefits. They dive into why "nice-to-have" benefits are now need-to-have, and how understanding your people (and their furry family members 🐕) is the game…

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324: The $10,000 Work Mindset: How to Build a 25-Hour Week with Dr. Sabrina Starling 48:43

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What if working less could actually make your business more successful? 💡 Nikki chats with Dr. Sabrina Starling, aka The Business Psychologist, who's here to flip your workweek on its head. Dr. Sabrina isn't just talking theory, she's living proof that you can grow a wildly successful business on just 25 hours a week (and she's now rocking a 10-hou…

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Mel Kiper's STRONGEST & WEAKEST positions of 2026 NFL Draft Class! w/Field Yates 44:56

11d ago44:56

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Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're listing the strongest and weakest positions of the 2026 NFL Draft Class (according to our experts).(0:00) Welcome to First Draft(0:42) How should Dolphins approach 2026 NFL Draft?(6:13) Strongest positions of 2026 NFL Draft Class(7:11) Strongest position: …

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Community Conversation: Hell Yes Energy: Making bold choices that align with your purpose 29:35

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Ever been stuck in a "meh" moment, unsure if it's a yes or a no? 😬 Nikki and Jason dive into a fun, fired-up convo about making bold, aligned decisions, personally and professionally. From saying no without guilt to spotting red flags in client partnerships and making hiring choices that truly light up your team, they cover it all. Nikki also share…

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In the Loop: What Great Leaders Actually Do with Greg Coble 27:24

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Great leadership isn't just bold moves and big speeches. The real magic is in the quiet habits, clear communication, and meaningful connections the best leaders learn to make. Those were the themes of this year's Global Leadership Summit, a two-day event packed with world-renowned leadership experts. Katherine Coble is joined (finally) by her husba…

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Mel Kiper's FIRST TOP-25 BIG BOARD RANKINGS of 2026 NFL Draft Class! w/Field Yates 53:11

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Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through Mel's first Top-25 Big Board Rankings of the 2025-26 college football season. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft(0:55) Takeaways from Week 7(2:26) No. 1: Oregon QB Dante Moore(6:46) No. 2: Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love(11:01) No. 3: Indiana QB Fe…

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323: Design Your Personal Board of Directors with Melanie Stuber 41:26

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Forget the one-mentor model! What if you had a team of people championing your growth? Melanie Stuber shares how designing your personal board of directors can be a game-changer for your career and personal growth. After 25+ years in corporate leadership, Melanie stepped into entrepreneurship, and quickly realized the power of intentionally surroun…

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322: To Know That Employee Engagement is Actually Emotional with Joshua Freedman 43:44

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Employee engagement metrics have barely moved in over a decade, but what if we're measuring the wrong things? Nikki sits down with Joshua Freedman, CEO of Six Seconds and author of the soon-to-drop "Emotion Rules". Together, they go deep on why engagement isn't about snacks in the breakroom or slick surveys. It's emotional, and it's human. They unp…

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Mel Kiper's SKYROCKETING 2026 NFL Draft prospects! w/Field Yates 34:59

25d ago34:59

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Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we discuss the revelation of "second-act" NFL quarterbacks, and evaluate 2026 NFL Draft prospects who continue to put incredible film on tape!(0:00) Welcome to First Draft(1:00) Evaluating "second-act" QBs(13:54) Miami QB Carson Beck(18:34) Louisville WR Chris B…

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Mel Kiper's MASSIVE NFL DRAFT-STOCK SWINGS! w/Field Yates | First Draft 41:57

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Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down a pivotal Week 5 in College Football, featuring stellar performances from Oregon QB Dante Moore, and Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft (1:03) Biggest takeaways from Week 5 (3:06) Dante Moore & Drew Allar (16:03) Ala…

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321: Why Is It So Hard to Find Good People? The AI-Era Hiring Dilemma with Gerald Gordon 34:23

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Why is finding great talent harder than ever… even with AI at our fingertips? Nikki sits down with Gerald Gordon, Co-Founder & CTO of Reference Me, to unpack how technology is reshaping hiring in ways that often make things messier, not easier. From flawless AI-generated resumes to overwhelming applicant pools, Gerald reveals why human discernment …

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Mel Kiper's PLAYERS YOU NEED TO KNOW from 2026 NFL Draft Class! w/Field Yates 52:18

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Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're listing the 2026 NFL Draft Prospects whose names you need to know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Mel Kiper Jr., Field Yates, Mike Greenberg

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Community Conversation: Augment Not Replace: Building People First Teams with AI 29:48

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What if your AI tools were more like teammates than tech? AI isn't coming for your job, it's coming to take the busywork off your plate. Jason and Nikki crack open how the PeopleForward Network team is weaving AI into their daily workflows without ditching what makes them... them. F rom using ChatGPT for parenting convos to building sales proposals…

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320: Play Is Not the Opposite of Work with Mike Montague 43:30

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What if more play is the key to better work? This episode flips the script on what it means to be "professional." Nikki sits down with Mike Montague, author of Playful Humans, to explore why play isn't just for kids or weekends. In fact, it might be your team's biggest untapped superpower. From challenging hustle culture to reimagining how we measu…

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Mel Kiper & Field Yates' top prospects who POP from 2026 NFL Draft Class 42:23

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Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're listing the 2026 NFL Draft Prospects whose film "pops" off the screen!(0:00) Welcome to First Draft(2:34) Oklahoma QB John Mateer(6:53) Indiana QB Fernandoz Mendoza(9:00) Texas Tech vs Utah(10:00) Texas Tech LB Romello Height(12:55) Oregon QB Dante Moore(1…

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In the Loop: The Real Reason Your Team Isn't Listening with Jenni Field 26:40

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Ever feel like no one's really listening to you as a leader? Like your message isn't landing, even though your intentions are solid? That's not just frustrating. It's a credibility problem. Katherine sits down with communications powerhouse Jenni Field, author of "Nobody Believes You: Become a Leader People Will Follow." Together, they dive into wh…

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319: Modern HR: The Strategic Voice Every Executive Team Needs with Raina Fryer 35:05

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What if HR stopped being the department of "no" and became the heartbeat of transformation in your business? Nikki is joined by Raina Fryer of Titus Talent Strategies to flip the script on what HR should be. Broadcasting live from the PeopleForward Network studio at CultureCon® 2025, this episode dives into how people leaders can ditch outdated pla…

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5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW about 2026 NFL Draft! w/Mel Kiper & Field Yates 41:21

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Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down Week 1 of the NFL regular season, and listing the five things people need to know about the 2026 NFL Draft.(0:00) Welcome to First Draft(2:09) NFL Week 1 reactions(9:03) 5 Things You Need to Know: Arch Manning(14:38) South Carolina QB LaNorri…

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318: Before EOS & After EOS: A Founder's Journey with Loren Wood 46:17

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What happens when a former high school math teacher turned builder decides to stop flying by the seat of his pants, and actually runs his business on a real system? Nikki chats with Loren Wood of Loren Wood Builders, who shares the raw, before-and-after story of implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) 🛠️📊 Picture this: no org chart, no …

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Mel Kiper's DRAFT NOTES on Arch Manning's struggles w/Field Yates 44:31

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Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down Week 1 performances from top college prospects Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik and LaNorris Sellers. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft(2:10) Arch Manning vs Ohio State(9:50) Cade Klubnik, Garrett Nussmeier, LaNorris Sellers(14:25) FSU upsets No. 8 Alabama(20:18) Fiel…

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317: How Pet-Friendly Workplaces Are Boosting Mental Health with Michelle Yates & Steve Feldman 31:04

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What if boosting your team's mental health and workplace happiness was as simple as adding a wagging tail to the mix? 🐾 Nikki is back with Michelle Yates from Pet Partners, this time joined by Steve Feldman, President of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), to uncover how pets are transforming workplace culture and mental health. From …

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FIELD YATES' NFL MOCK DRAFT 1.0! Picks 11-32 w/Mel Kiper 37:07

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Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down the rest of Field's first Mock Draft of 2026 - selections 11 through 32.(0:00) Welcome to First Draft(2:10) Field's Top-10 recap(3:13) No. 11: Colts select Penn State QB Drew Allar(7:13) No. 12: Browns select Florida OT Austin Barber(13:16) No. 13: Cowboys s…