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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eagles' 'Exciting Whites' Turn Championship Buzz Into Chart-Topping Podcast
Eagles' 'Exciting Whites' Turn Championship Buzz Into Chart-Topping Podcast originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The nickname started as a playful nod to something rarely seen in today's NFL — two white defensive backs anchoring the same secondary. Now, Reed Blankenship and Cooper DeJean have turned their 'Exciting Whites' moniker into multimedia gold with the launch of their podcast, Exciting Mics. Advertisement Just one month after its debut, the show has already climbed to No. 10 among football podcasts in the United States, according to Podscan data — a remarkable feat for two players still early in their NFL careers. The podcast grew naturally out of the chemistry between Blankenship, 26, and DeJean, 22, whose on-field bond helped anchor Philadelphia's Super Bowl–winning defense. 'They kind of brainstormed the idea, the name of it, and we checked off on it and just ran with it,' Blankenship said to the Philadelphia Inquirer during DeJean's recent charity softball game in Iowa. The project was developed in partnership with sports agency Athletes First, digital production group GOAT Farm Media, and the ALLCITY Network. The duo has already welcomed high-profile guests, including Eagles teammate Saquon Barkley and Philadelphia rap legend Gillie Da King. For DeJean, the podcast offers a new outlet to build connections with teammates and fans. 'I get to have good conversations outside of the locker room, which is awesome, with some teammates and some other people within the city,' the former Iowa star said. Advertisement Blankenship views the podcast as a deeper extension of locker room culture. 'You don't always get to sit down and have a personal talk with everybody,' he said. 'This kind of gives us that chance.' The 'Exciting Whites' nickname, initially coined by fans, has become a badge of honor — literally. The pair wore matching '90s-style T-shirts with the phrase ahead of a Thursday Night Football win against Washington, which only fueled the brand's rise. 'You look around, you see everybody wearing those shirts,' Blankenship said. 'And it's funny, because the fans are the ones that came up with the nickname; we kind of embraced it and just ran with it.' Coming off a Super Bowl victory that immortalized their partnership in Eagles lore, both players are using their platform to engage with the Philadelphia community while staying locked in on football. 'Just to feel love from the city, for us to have success last year — and obviously, win the Super Bowl — was awesome,' DeJean said. 'Now we've got to get back to work and try and do it again.' Advertisement Related: Eagles Have Firepower to Repeat But One Major Concern Could Derail It All Related: Eagles Should Resist Kyle Pitts Trade Temptation and Trust Dallas Goedert This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A brief look at an Eagles rookie sends shockwaves through social media
Nearly half of the 2025 calendar year is behind us, and we're under 100 days from the start of another NFL season. The Philadelphia Eagles have returned to the NovaCare Complex for OTAs, and as you might expect, the best social media team in all of pro football was in attendance to gather a few clips and share the highlights. A 35-second clip released at about 4:25 pm EST was the result of their hard work. There were shots of Jalen Hurts, Jalen Carter, and several others, but one of Philly's rookies is the talk of social media as, for the first time, Birds fans everywhere enjoyed a look at their 'Vanilla Gorilla'. A three-second look at Eagles rookie Ty Robinson has set social media on fire. It's fair to state that if Reed Blankenship and Cooper DeJean decide to add new members to the 'Exciting Whites' fraternity, they'd carry the final say. Respectfully, this is an apparent attempt to suggest a write-in candidate. Have you taken a look at rookie fourth-round draftee, Ty Robinson? Advertisement He made quite the impression during Philly's training camp clip, and all it took was a tad under three seconds for him to do it. 22 seconds into the aforementioned OTA highlight reel, he easily lifted a blocking sled and tossed it aside before 'going ape', pun intended, and almost flipping another over. As you might imagine, the loyal members of the NFL's most loyal fan base took immediate notice and shared their thoughts. Though no one wanted to see Milton Williams go, there wasn't any shock either. Philadelphia wasn't going to invest heavy financial resources into a young man who wasn't going to soar any higher than the third defensive tackle on the Eagles' depth chart. He'll certainly be missed, but Robinson's acquisition may make the transition a smooth one. Advertisement Philadelphia's exciting rookie earned Third-team All-Big Ten honors in 2024. This followed a season where he notched 37 tackles, including 13 for loss, to go along with seven sacks, a forced fumble, and four pass breakups. It's going to be fun getting to know this young man. Teamed with Jalen Carter, Moro Ojomo, Jordan Davis, and company, he's going to be special. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles rookie goes viral after an eye-popping highlight clip
USA Today
28-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
A brief look at an Eagles rookie sends shockwaves through social media
A brief look at an Eagles rookie sends shockwaves through social media Former Nebraska star and Eagles rookie defensive tackle Ty Robinson went viral on Tuesday during the first day of OTAs Nearly half of the 2025 calendar year is behind us, and we're under 100 days from the start of another NFL season. The Philadelphia Eagles have returned to the NovaCare Complex for OTAs, and as you might expect, the best social media team in all of pro football was in attendance to gather a few clips and share the highlights. A 35-second clip released at about 4:25 pm EST was the result of their hard work. There were shots of Jalen Hurts, Jalen Carter, and several others, but one of Philly's rookies is the talk of social media as, for the first time, Birds fans everywhere enjoyed a look at their 'Vanilla Gorilla'. A three-second look at Eagles rookie Ty Robinson has set social media on fire. It's fair to state that if Reed Blankenship and Cooper DeJean decide to add new members to the 'Exciting Whites' fraternity, they'd carry the final say. Respectfully, this is an apparent attempt to suggest a write-in candidate. Have you taken a look at rookie fourth-round draftee, Ty Robinson? He made quite the impression during Philly's training camp clip, and all it took was a tad under three seconds for him to do it. 22 seconds into the aforementioned OTA highlight reel, he easily lifted a blocking sled and tossed it aside before 'going ape', pun intended, and almost flipping another over. As you might imagine, the loyal members of the NFL's most loyal fan base took immediate notice and shared their thoughts. Though no one wanted to see Milton Williams go, there wasn't any shock either. Philadelphia wasn't going to invest heavy financial resources into a young man who wasn't going to soar any higher than the third defensive tackle on the Eagles' depth chart. He'll certainly be missed, but Robinson's acquisition may make the transition a smooth one. Philadelphia's exciting rookie earned Third-team All-Big Ten honors in 2024. This followed a season where he notched 37 tackles, including 13 for loss, to go along with seven sacks, a forced fumble, and four pass breakups. It's going to be fun getting to know this young man. Teamed with Jalen Carter, Moro Ojomo, Jordan Davis, and company, he's going to be special.
USA Today
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Eagles defensive back duo set to launch a new podcast
Eagles defensive back duo set to launch a new podcast Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship and star CB Cooper DeJean are releasing a new podcast based on their nicknames, titled 'Exciting Mics' The Eagles have one of the best secondaries in the NFL, and that talent is buoyed by stud safety Reed Blankenship, star slot cornerback, and future All-Pro, Cooper DeJean. The two have grown close over the past year, and formally embraced the nicknames, "Exciting Whites' based on the matching t-shirts the two stars wore to a game following a photograph of a sign in a supermarket of a wine selection named "Exciting Whites" going viral. The Eagles won Super Bowl 59, and almost every player has capitalized on the success, including the two talented defensive backs. On Wednesday night, DeJean and Blankenship teased the first episode of a new podcast, 'Exciting Mics.' Prior to the Eagles' win in Super Bowl 59, DeJean stated that the two were thinking of starting a podcast where they drink white wine and just hang out. Now that dream has come to fruition, joining former Eagles Jason Kelce, Darius Slay, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson in the streaming world.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eagles defensive back duo set to launch a new podcast
The Eagles have one of the best secondaries in the NFL, and that talent is buoyed by stud safety Reed Blankenship, star slot cornerback, and future All-Pro, Cooper DeJean. The two have grown close over the past year, and formally embraced the nicknames, "Exciting Whites' based on the matching t-shirts the two stars wore to a game following a photograph of a sign in a supermarket of a wine selection named "Exciting Whites" going viral. Advertisement The Eagles won Super Bowl 59, and almost every player has capitalized on the success, including the two talented defensive backs. On Wednesday night, DeJean and Blankenship teased the first episode of a new podcast, 'Exciting Mics.' This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles' Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship to launch a new podcast
