Renowned college basketball analyst Jay Bilas joins Cooper Manning to discuss all things hoops and beyond over a bowl of New England Clam Chowder. Bilas details Coach Mike Krzyzewski's recruiting strategy that ensured Duke was the right place to help him take his basketball career to the next level. Bilas discusses the nuances of how NCAA players get paid based on their name, image, and likeness and could NIL deals cause a bidding war for some of the top recruits in the future.

Cooper Manning heads back to campus as we approach the madness of March we’ve all come to love and enjoy. Cooper revisits some of his favorite university memories with previous guests on Soup with Coop, featuring prominent student-athletes Ryan Leaf, Brian Urlacher, Eric Decker, and Jared Allen.

All-Pro and future Hall of Fame Center, Nick Mangold joins Cooper Manning over a bowl of creamy broccoli and cheddar soup. Mangold details his journey to Ohio State and his memorable NFL combine experience with fellow Jets legend D'brickashaw Ferguson. In addition, Nick explains why Peyton Manning is his favorite Manning sibling and why he launched a BBQ sauce company after his playing days.

With Super Bowl LVII upon us, Cooper Manning revisits some of his favorite conversations with former Super Bowl Champions. Featuring legendary players such as Rod Woodson, Alan Fanaca, Shaun O’Hara and Mark Schlereth.

Considered one of the best blocking fullbacks in NFL history, Lorenzo Neal joins Cooper Manning to discuss his life and NFL journey over a bowl of onion soup. How big of an adjustment was it for Neal to transition to fullback in the NFL? While discussing his high school wrestling career, Lorenzo Neal touches on his California state record for the fastest pin in a match. What family life lessons did Neal learned that made him successful in the NFL? Finally, Neal discusses the close connection he and his family share with Chargers legend LaDainian Tomlinson.

12-year NFL Veteran and current NFL broadcaster Mark Schlereth joins Cooper Manning over a bowl of minestrone soup. Mark discusses growing up in Alaska as a football player and how it led to him attending the University of Idaho. How injuries in college almost derailed his football career. Mark's unique path to make it in the NFL, including almost becoming a tight end. How did Schlereth overcome his extensive injuries, including an incredible battle with kidney stones that led him to the hospital the night before a game? How did Schlereth's toughness rub off on his teammates, including Broncos great Rod Smith? Finally, what has it taken for Schlereth to become the broadcaster he is today?

The multi-talented Jesse Palmer joins Cooper Manning over a bowl of spicy Texas Chili (if that's even considered soup). Jesse discusses the interesting football scene in Canada and how did he end up at Florida playing for Steve Spurrier? How challenging was it to split time with Doug Johnson and Rex Grossman while attending Florida? What effect did getting drafted by the Giants have on Palmer's post-playing career? How did Palmer get involved with hosting The Bachelor? And finally, how being a foodie led to Palmer hosting the Holiday Baking Championship!

Coach Fox discusses what it was like growing up with a stepfather who was a Navy Seal and what was so special about the german shepherd war dog that lived with him. What made John Fox pursue a coaching career? Fox shares how the NFL game has evolved over the years and which player did he most prepare for while coaching in the NFL? And what does Coach Fox miss most about coaching in the National Football League?

Matt Hasselbeck joins Cooper and makes history by being the first guest to NOT eat soup during the interview. His experience with being a Soup spokesperson alongside his mother and why his brother Nathanael Hasselbeck was the family's best athlete. Matt recalls the iconic NFL coach who was the lone coach to show up to his pro day at Boston College and his hilarious reaction to meeting Brett Favre for the first time. Finally, Matt dives into the craziest thing that has ever happened to him.

Rod Woodson discusses his Hall of Fame NFL career while enjoying a hearty bowl of Cream of Mushroom Soup. Did Woodson believe he was the fastest player in the NFL during his playing days? How did the coaching bug bite Rod Woodson and the valuable coaching lessons from some of the best minds in the game, including Dick Lebeau. Rod shares why he switched from Cornerback to Safety in the NFL and how he made the transition effortlessly. Also, does Woodson believe the 2000 Ravens possess the best defense in NFL history? What happened when Woodson and Ray Lewis discovered the Ravens would play the Giants in SuperBowl in February of 2000? Finally, who does Woodson enjoy watching play defensive back in today’s game?