The topic of a '40-yard dash race' is central to the discussion in the podcast episodes provided. The race was an impromptu event between sports media personalities Rich Eisen and Adam Schefter, with the two disagreeing on who ultimately won the race.
In Simulcast With The Pat McAfee Show, Eisen and McAfee discuss Schefter's claim of beating Eisen in the race, with Eisen disputing the result. Similarly, in Kirk Cousins: Always Room For Another Good Quarterback, Eisen playfully responds to Schefter's claims about the race.
The '40-yard dash race' topic is used as a lighthearted opener and discussion point in these podcast episodes, highlighting the banter and friendly rivalry between the media personalities involved.