The Family Business with Norv and Stephanie Turner

Stephanie Turner
  • 5.0 (13)
  • Football

The Family Business is a weekly podcast hosted by legendary NFL coach Norv Turner and his daughter, filmmaker and lifelong football insider Stephanie Turner. From 40 years of experience, this father-daughter duo brings a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on the NFL. Each episode dives into current topics in the league, featuring conversations with top coaches, players, and football minds—many of whom have been part of Norv’s coaching tree. With honest takes, insider stories, and a whole lot of football wisdom, The Family Business is where football and life intersect. From the sidelines to the studio, it's real talk about football, family and everything in between.

  1. 3d ago

    Jason Garrett: From Film Room To Broadcast Booth

    We sit down with Jason Garrett to talk about what changes when you go from coaching to broadcasting, and why the simplest football truths still hold up on the biggest stages. We get into fan criticism, roster building, situational coaching, and the constant tension between scheme and execution.  • shifting from coach-level tape study to TV-friendly analysis built around stars and storylines  • gaining a broader league-wide perspective after coaching life inside a weekly bubble  • why “do less” helps offenses execute and why trends like motion and heavy personnel come in cycles  • reacting to the Dak tunnel incident and where passion turns into disrespect  • what it really takes to install new systems and why wholesale changes create mistakes  • building a team that plays complimentary football and the case for valuing running backs again  • game management under pressure, practicing realistic situations, and communicating a clear plan  • how kickoffs, timeouts, and endgame defense decisions intersect with pure execution    Follow The Family Business with Norv and Stephanie Turner on:  YouTube: @thefamilybusiness_pod Instagram: @thefamilybusiness_pod X: @thefambiz_pod Intro and outro music by Stephen Ray This podcast was recorded at The Podcast Place.  Visit us at www.thefamilybusinesspodcast.com

  2. Oct 15

    Mike Sando: Early Pivots and Surprising Contenders

    We take a four-game temperature check on the NFL and follow the biggest early pivots that tell you who’s steady and who’s scrambling. With Mike Sando, we dig into play calling takeovers, surprising contenders, and why the standings can fool you in September.  • Sean Payton taking back play calling and why it happens fast  • what it really means for a head coach to call plays on Sunday  • Bo Nix development and why timing beats “more plays”  • Texans defensive slide and DeMeco Ryans grabbing the wheel  • how schedule strength warps early-season rankings  • which 4-0 starts feel fragile and which feel built to last  • 49ers, Chiefs, and the renewed importance of a real run game  • Jackson Smith-Njigba traits and what “complete” receiver play looks like  • Falcons surge with Michael Penix Jr and the ripple effect on the whole team  • Raiders coming together quicker than expected and the Rams emotional swings  • Panthers offense growth, Packers problems, and Chargers protection crisis  • Eagles injuries, London logistics, and how quickly a roster gets destabilized  Follow The Family Business with Norv and Stephanie Turner on:  YouTube: @thefamilybusiness_pod Instagram: @thefamilybusiness_pod X: @thefambiz_pod Intro and outro music by Stephen Ray This podcast was recorded at The Podcast Place.  Visit us at www.thefamilybusinesspodcast.com

  3. Oct 8

    Jacob Hester: Fullbacks Are Back!

    We trade stories and sharp takes with Jacob Hester on how football is changing, from modern NFL training camps to the chaos taking over college football. Along the way we break down why the Chargers look out of rhythm and why old ideas like fullbacks and heavy personnel are suddenly creating new problems for defenses.  • what Jacob learned from visiting 16 NFL training camps in 18 days  • why practice structure and physicality now vary so much by team  • how joint practices replace preseason reps and what can go wrong  • why GPS tracking cannot measure real readiness and strain  • what is driving the Chargers offensive struggles and Herbert pressing  • how drops, fumbles, and protection issues compound for a quarterback  • why college football feels ungoverned in the NIL era and how schedules skew fairness  • why fullbacks and 21 personnel stress modern linebackers and run fits  • how tight ends and creative personnel packages turn the middle of the field into a matchup advantage  Follow The Family Business with Norv and Stephanie Turner on:  YouTube: @thefamilybusiness_pod Instagram: @thefamilybusiness_pod X: @thefambiz_pod Intro and outro music by Stephen Ray This podcast was recorded at The Podcast Place.  Visit us at www.thefamilybusinesspodcast.com

  4. Oct 1

    Drew Brees: The Quarterback Work Ethic

    We sit down with Drew Brees and trace how elite quarterback play is built, from draft-day evaluation to daily habits that hold up for 20 years. The thread is simple: preparation, communication, and continuity turn a playbook into an advantage and turn talent into a career.  • the behind-the-scenes Chargers draft process that highlighted learning speed and mental makeup  • a “walkthrough” that turned into full-speed urgency with Brees and LaDainian Tomlinson  • getting coached hard as a rookie and why it accelerated growth  • learning from Doug Flutie and bringing creativity into an NFL offense  • using pre-snap reminders, split changes, and checkdown cues to sharpen execution  • how Sean Payton and Brees layered an offense over 15 years through tags and nuance  • why quarterback development suffers with constant system changes and limited reps  • continuity, trust, and relationships as a competitive edge in the NFL  • quarterbacks Drew loves watching and what he looks for on tape  Follow The Family Business with Norv and Stephanie Turner on:  YouTube: @thefamilybusiness_pod Instagram: @thefamilybusiness_pod X: @thefambiz_pod Intro and outro music by Stephen Ray This podcast was recorded at The Podcast Place.  Visit us at www.thefamilybusinesspodcast.com

  5. Sep 24

    Terry Robiskie: Tough Love Football

    We sit down with longtime NFL coach Terry Robiskie to talk about what really motivates players, how trust gets built in a receiver room, and why “love” can be the hardest coaching tool to use. We trade stories from Washington and beyond, including the battles behind coaching hires, the standards that create accountability, and what the modern game has gained and lost.  • Terry’s path through the NFL and what he learned as a player turned coach  • The behind-the-scenes fight to hire an assistant coach from the Raiders  • Building a productive offense in Washington and getting the best out of players  • Norv’s aggressive mindset and the 1999 Giants story  • Coaching big personalities through tough love and real care  • How training camp culture and team unity have changed over time  • Using fines and shared meals to set standards and create brotherhood  • Handling confrontation with players and earning buy-in  • The interim head coach moment and what loyalty looks like in the league  Follow The Family Business with Norv and Stephanie Turner on:  YouTube: @thefamilybusiness_pod Instagram: @thefamilybusiness_pod X: @thefambiz_pod Intro and outro music by Stephen Ray This podcast was recorded at The Podcast Place.  Visit us at www.thefamilybusinesspodcast.com

  6. Sep 17

    Steve Beuerlein: Quarterback Grit

    We sit down with former NFL quarterback Steve Beuerline to trace how a 17-year career gets built through chaos, setbacks, and constant reinvention. We swap stories from recruiting and locker rooms to big-game confidence, then zoom out to what mental toughness really looks like for quarterbacks today.  • Marcus Allen’s charity event and seeing legends up close  • Recruiting battles and why relationships still matter  • Early Raiders years under Mike Shanahan and a stacked roster  • Al Davis decisions that triggered trades, tension, and a lost season  • Life as a backup quarterback and the reality of getting hit in practice  • Playing free through coaching support and steady communication  • Adversity as the NFL’s baseline and why comfort is a trap  • Expansion Jaguars surprise, quick hook, and the lessons that followed  • Carolina Panthers run and finally getting the chance to prove it  • Cowboys season outlook, Dak Prescott’s next step, and playoff standards  • Why great play calling is timing and setup over raw stats  Follow The Family Business with Norv and Stephanie Turner on:  YouTube: @thefamilybusiness_pod Instagram: @thefamilybusiness_pod X: @thefambiz_pod Intro and outro music by Stephen Ray This podcast was recorded at The Podcast Place.  Visit us at www.thefamilybusinesspodcast.com

  7. Sep 11

    Paul Allen: The Art Of The Call

    We open with our most anticipated teams and the hard truth behind preseason hype and Super Bowl odds. Then we sit down with Vikings radio voice Paul Allen to talk quarterback stability, Brian Flores’ defensive floor, and the craft behind the calls fans never forget.  • weighing Rams hype against the reality of a long NFL season  • why the Ravens and Cowboys feel like swing teams  • Bears expectations under a new staff and how regression shows up  • Lions bounce-back potential and what fixes an offense fast  • Vikings outlook in a wide-open NFC North  • Kyler Murray’s ceiling and the challenge of sustaining it  • how a stronger run game can change coverage on Jefferson and Addison  • what makes Brian Flores’ defense so hard to play against  • Paul Allen’s path from horse racing to NFL play-by-play  • why handwriting prep still beats pure shortcuts for recall  • the “Norv's Sophisticated Offense” story and why authentic emotion lands  Follow The Family Business with Norv and Stephanie Turner on:  YouTube: @thefamilybusiness_pod Instagram: @thefamilybusiness_pod X: @thefambiz_pod Intro and outro music by Stephen Ray This podcast was recorded at The Podcast Place.  Visit us at www.thefamilybusinesspodcast.com Follow The Family Business with Norv and Stephanie Turner on:  YouTube: @thefamilybusiness_pod Instagram: @thefamilybusiness_pod X: @thefambiz_pod Intro and outro music by Stephen Ray This podcast was recorded at The Podcast Place.  Visit us at www.thefamilybusinesspodcast.com

  8. Sep 3

    Matthew Berry: Turning Fake Football Into A Real Career

    We sit down with Fantasy Football expert Matthew Berry to talk about why quarterback play drives everything from wins to fantasy value, and why Scott rarely had a fair shot without stability under center. We also trace Matthew’s leap from Hollywood to building a fantasy football empire, then get practical about how coaches, scheme, trust, and game script change who actually touches the ball.  • Washington’s bigger problems and why coordinators take the blame  • Why franchise quarterbacks change the entire offense  • Matthew Berry’s path from TV writer to fantasy football founder  • The grind of building an audience before social media  • The “talent and opportunity” rule for fantasy success  • How coaching tendencies shape touches, targets, and pace  • Why trust between quarterbacks and receivers drives production  • The hidden context fans never see in practice and meetings  • Game script, matchups, and playing with a lead as projection tools  • Kyler Murray’s fresh start in Minnesota and the pressure to sustain  Remember to subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts, and we'll see you on the next one. Follow The Family Business with Norv and Stephanie Turner on:  YouTube: @thefamilybusiness_pod Instagram: @thefamilybusiness_pod X: @thefambiz_pod Intro and outro music by Stephen Ray This podcast was recorded at The Podcast Place.  Visit us at www.thefamilybusinesspodcast.com Follow The Family Business with Norv and Stephanie Turner on:  YouTube: @thefamilybusiness_pod Instagram: @thefamilybusiness_pod X: @thefambiz_pod Intro and outro music by Stephen Ray This podcast was recorded at The Podcast Place.  Visit us at www.thefamilybusinesspodcast.com

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The Family Business is a weekly podcast hosted by legendary NFL coach Norv Turner and his daughter, filmmaker and lifelong football insider Stephanie Turner. From 40 years of experience, this father-daughter duo brings a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on the NFL. Each episode dives into current topics in the league, featuring conversations with top coaches, players, and football minds—many of whom have been part of Norv’s coaching tree. With honest takes, insider stories, and a whole lot of football wisdom, The Family Business is where football and life intersect. From the sidelines to the studio, it's real talk about football, family and everything in between.

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