Intangible Podcast
Welcome to the Intangible Podcast. We sit with professional athletes, coaches and experts to uncover the intangible qualities that drive peak performance. Through our conversations we discover the strategies, mindset shifts, and hidden strengths that elevate athletes to new heights.
Episodes
40 episodes
Allyria McBride | Breaking Records and Building a Legacy
What does it take to become Vanderbilt’s first true freshman All-American while also running a sustainable fashion brand and studying environmental sociology?In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit down with Allyria...
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Episode 40
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55:25
Amani Oruwariye | From Penn State to the NFL
We chop it up with NFL cornerback Amani Oruwariye about the journey that’s taken him from Tampa, Florida, to Penn State, and eventually to Sundays in the league.Amani shares what it was like growing up with a Navy mom who ran a tight sh...
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Episode 39
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47:45
Brandon Frye | Work Ethic & Life After Football
We sat down with former NFL lineman Brandon Frye to unpack the journey behind his career — from growing up in Myrtle Beach with a single mom, to earning a scholarship at Virginia Tech, to making the leap into the NFL with the Houston Texans and...
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Episode 38
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51:45
Sean Collin Kennedy | From Soccer Dreams to Nashville Stages
From the soccer fields of Scotland to the music stages of Nashville, Sean Collin Kennedy’s story is one of resilience, heartbreak, and unexpected discovery. After a rare knee injury cut short his dream of playing professional soccer, Sean found...
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Episode 37
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1:05:08
Abi Brighton | All American Midfielder
Abi Brighton shares how a kid obsessed with touches turned the grind into a pro shot in Serie A Femminile. Host Chris Spencer digs into her Vanderbilt years (captain vibes, big lessons), the Tormenta FC roots that built her techy toolkit, and t...
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Episode 36
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40:06
Garrett Jones | Braves Draft Pick to MLB Power Hitter
From Chicago sandlots to the bright lights of the Major Leagues, former Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Garrett Jones joins us for an unfiltered look at what it really takes to make it in professional baseball.Garrett shares how he went from ...
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Episode 35
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55:08
Candice Lee | From Army Brat to SEC Trailblazer
This episode of Intangible Podcast features Vanderbilt vice chancellor and athletics director Candice Lee. She recalls growing up an “Army brat,” being born early and having eye surgery as an infant, discovering basketball later than m...
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Episode 34
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50:41
Jimmy Choi | Parkinson’s to Marathons & Becoming a Ninja Warrior
Parkinson’s at 27? Most would’ve tapped out — Jimmy Choi laced up and ran marathons (literally). Jimmy opens up about growing up in Chicago, being diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s, and turning that life-altering moment into a mission of m...
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Episode 33
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51:41
Jordan Babineaux | Going Undrafted & Finding Purpose After the NFL
From Big Plays to Bigger Purpose: Jordan Babineaux’s Journey Beyond the NFL.Former Seahawks standout Jordan Babineaux joins longtime teammate Chris Spencer for an honest, powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and leadership a...
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Episode 32
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53:05
Earl Bennett | Life Beyond the NFL, Vanderbilt, and Choosing Purpose Over Hype
We sit down with former Chicago Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett for a real conversation about his journey from Birmingham, Alabama to the SEC, the NFL, and now college athletics leadership. Earl opens up about being raised in the projec...
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Episode 31
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57:47
Michael Robinson | Leadership, Adversity & Life After the NFL
We sit with former NFL fullback and media personality Michael Robinson for an unfiltered conversation about purpose, resilience, and the power of community. From growing up in Richmond, Virginia, to winning Big Ten Player of the Year and becomi...
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Episode 30
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1:04:03
Lauren Walsh | Identity, NIL, and Building Legacy Beyond the Game
Branding strategist and mentor Lauren Walsh joins the pod for a powerful conversation on identity, authenticity, and building a purpose-driven career. From her early days as a competitive gymnast on Chicago’s South Side to working with elite at...
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Episode 29
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51:34
EVAN MATHIS | From Emotional Chaos to Self-Mastery & Reshaping NFL Protocols
Former NFL Pro Bowl guard Evan Mathis sits with us for a raw and insightful conversation about the journey behind the stats. He talks candidly about the personal battles that came with being a journeyman in the league, his struggles with emotio...
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Episode 28
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50:57
CHIP PAUCEK | Finding Passion in What You Do & The Importance of Community
Chip Paucek Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Pro Athlete Community (PAC) delves into the journey of personal and professional growth. We talk about how awareness and foundational knowledge can serve as a springboard for future success, particularly h...
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Episode 27
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49:48
MARCUS POLLARD | Playing with Peyton Manning & The Jacksonville Jaguars New Rookie Class
In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, Chris sits down with former NFL tight end Marcus Pollard! We dive deep into Marcus's incredibly unique journey to the NFL, which wasn't always a straightforward path. Hear the importance of mental toug...
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Episode 26
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50:41
Vince Biegel
NFL linebacker Vince Biegel takes us from cranberry farms in Wisconsin to the big stage of professional football. In this powerful episode, he opens up about family legacy, faith, hard lessons from injury, and the mental grind of life after the...
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Episode 25
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56:58
Jon Robinson
From the humble farmlands of Union City, Tennessee, to the high-stakes world of NFL general management. Delve into the strategic mind of Jon Robinson as he pulls back the curtain on the intense world of team building. as he pulls back the ...
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Episode 24
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1:08:45
DeShone Kizer
Former NFL quarterback DeShone Kizer shares his journey from the football field to the world of startups. He opens up about the pressures of life in the league, what it felt like to step away, and how that decision led him to launch his own tec...
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Episode 22
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1:09:37
Ken Rideout
We're sitting down with none other than Ken Rideout, a man who has conquered seemingly disparate worlds. From the intense pressure of Wall Street success to the grip of opioid addiction, Ken's journey is one of dramatic highs and lows. But his ...
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Episode 21
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1:06:53
Ryan Fowler
Former NFL linebacker Ryan Fowler joins us to share his journey: from the signs that led him to Duke, to making his mark with the Dallas Cowboys. He also opens up about his decision to step away from football to prioritize his long-term health,...
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Episode 20
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1:17:03
Ben Jones
We're chatting with NFL Pro Bowler and 10-year veteran, Ben Jones! He takes us back to his small town Alabama upbringing, the whirlwind of arriving at the University of Georgia, and his efforts to build a winning culture with the Tennessee Tita...
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Episode 19
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55:07
Delanie Walker
Delanie Walker—Pro Bowl MVP and 14-year NFL vet—hops on the pod to chop it up about his wild journey, from getting kicked off his high school team and getting cussed out by Frank Gore, to becoming a Pro Bowl MVP and co-starring on Bussin’ W...
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Episode 18
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1:15:18
