Peter King is one of the most respected sportswriters in sports journalism history. The Peter King Podcast shares the sports commentator's insight in podcast format. Fans who have come to love King's commentary from his writing might enjoy this podcast, an official NBC Sports production.

King brings over four decades of experience as a writer and commentator to the podcast. He began his career in 1980 as a sports reporter for The Cincinnati Enquirer. He wrote for Newsweek before becoming a featured columnist for Sports Illustrated. His "Monday Morning Quarterback" column ran for almost 20 years. That made it one of the longest-running features in the magazine's history. King left in 2018 to begin working with NBC Sports full-time. His weekly "Football Morning in America" column is a great read for sports fans.

The podcast analyzes the most important stories happening in the NFL every week. This can include recaps of the most exciting games each weekend. King manages to do more than offer predictions and discuss stats, though. A gifted storyteller, King makes his analysis feel personal and relatable. He speaks about the game as a fan, first and foremost.

Because of his reputation and this being an NBC Sports podcast, the guest list is impressive. Many of those who come on the show are among the biggest names in sports. A notable interview with Patrick Mahomes happened after he won a game in Germany. This level of access shows how respected King is among football players and fans.

Occasionally, King will interview someone on the show who is not a player or a coach. Author Michael MacCambridge is one of several writers who has been a guest on the podcast.

The Peter King Podcast airs new episodes when the football season is active. Each episode averages from 80 to 90 minutes in length.