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
68 episodes
Jelani Jenkins | The NFL Wasn’t Enough… So He Walked Away
What happens when you walk away from the NFL at your peak?In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit down with former Miami Dolphins linebacker Jelani Jenkins—team captain at the University of Florida, NFL starter, and a player w...
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Episode 68
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58:45
Gunnar Raborn | Pressure Is A Privilege
What does it take to thrive in the most pressure-packed position in football?On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, former Alabama placekicker Gunnar Raborn joins Chris Spencer to break down the mindset required to succeed when the ...
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Episode 67
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30:25
Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda | The “Swiss Army Knife” Mindset
On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, Chris Spencer sits down with Vanderbilt basketball standout Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda to unpack the mindset, resilience, and intangibles behind her journey from Sioux Falls to the SEC.Ndjakalenga...
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Episode 66
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30:11
Tyson Gillies | Hearing Loss Didn’t Stop Him. It Fueled Him.
On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, Chris Spencer sits down with former MLB outfielder Tyson Gillies — a man whose story goes far beyond the stat sheet.Drafted by the Seattle Mariners and later traded to the Philadel...
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Episode 65
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51:32
Josh Cuthbert | The Work Ethic Elite Athletes Have (That Others Don’t)
Josh Cuthbert isn’t just a strength coach. He’s a culture builder. A mindset architect. A guy trusted by elite NFL athletes like George Kittle to build not just muscle — but longevity.Josh breaks down what truly separates the grinders f...
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Episode 64
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42:11
Taylor Manson | Faith, Pressure & The Mental Side of Speed
What does it really take to go from a 7-year-old kid racing boys in Michigan to standing on the Olympic stage with a medal around your neck?On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit down with Olympic bronze medalist Taylor Manso...
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Episode 63
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56:03
Emily Fischnaller | Olympic Luge, Extreme Pressure & Mental Composure
As the Winter Olympics capture the world’s attention, few sports demand more courage, composure, and trust than luge—and few athletes embody those intangibles like Emily Fischnaller.In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit down...
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Episode 62
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55:09
Jordan Ta'amu | Betting on Yourself & Leading Through Adversity
On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit down with Jordan Ta'amu for a real conversation about what it takes to survive — and lead — when the path isn’t linear.Jordan’s journey from Ole Miss to the NFL and spring football is a ...
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Episode 61
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47:03
Jaelen Strong | What the NFL Doesn’t Prepare You For
In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit with Jaelen Strong, former NFL wide receiver, Arizona State standout, and now a state-championship winning high school coach.Growing up in Philadelphia, Jaelen didn’t take the traditiona...
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Episode 60
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48:00
Daryl Worley | Grit, Adaptability & What It Really Takes to Survive the NFL
On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, former NFL cornerback Daryl Worley sits down with us for one of the most real, honest conversations we’ve had on the show.From growing up in North Philadelphia to becoming a third-round draft p...
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Episode 59
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1:00:30
Josh Lindblom | MLB Grind to KBO MVP
Former MLB pitcher Josh Lindblom joins the Intangible Podcast for one of our most honest and powerful conversations yet. From being a 2nd-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers, grinding through the minor leagues, bouncing between teams, a...
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Episode 58
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53:48
Nelson Smith | Banana Ball & Being Elite Where Your Feet Are
What happens when elite competition, creativity, faith, and adaptability collide? In this episode we sit down with Nelson Smith to unpack one of the most unique journeys in modern sports.Nelson’s story stretches far beyond the field. He...
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Episode 57
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43:26
Cotie McMahon | Ole Miss Basketball
In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, We sit with Cotie McMahon, Ole Miss Women’s Basketball standout and former Ohio State Buckeye, for a powerful and honest conversation recorded live in Oxford, Mississippi. Cotie opens up about her tran...
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Episode 56
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15:50
Rachel Folden | Building a Career in Pro Baseball by Mastering the Intangibles
In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit with Rachel Folden, one of the most influential coaches in modern baseball and softball. Rachel is a four-time All-American catcher at Marshall University, a former professional fastpitch stando...
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Episode 55
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45:51
Mackenzie Pickens | Ole Miss Softball
On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit with Ole Miss softball phenom Mackenzie Pickens — a rising SEC star with the mindset and motor every young athlete should study. Mackenzie breaks down the pressure, the grind, and the intangible...
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Episode 54
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13:16
Jake Thompson | How to Compete with Yourself & Build Championship Habits
Today on the Intangible Podcast, we sit down with Compete Every Day founder, keynote speaker, and leadership coach Jake Thompson — a man who has trained over 85,000 leaders and built a global brand rooted in one message: your habits will take y...
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Episode 53
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42:22
Gabi Placide | Ole Miss Volleyball
In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit down with Ole Miss volleyball standout Gabi Placide — a fierce competitor with a quiet intensity and a heart for leadership. Gabi opens up about her journey from Colorado to the SEC, why the Gro...
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Episode 52
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13:54
Austin Bryant | The Intangibles Behind Clemson’s Rise & NFL Resilience
Clemson great and former NFL defensive end Austin Bryant joins Chris Spencer for a powerful, raw, and inspiring conversation about the intangibles that shaped his life on and off the field. From growing up in a small South Georgia town to winni...
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Episode 51
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1:01:12
Jordan Wilson | Faith, Resilience & the Comeback That Defined Him
In this episode of The Intangible Podcast, former UCLA and Florida State tight end Jordan Wilson opens up about the qualities that shaped his journey — faith, resilience, leadership, and an obsession with greatness. From ...
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Episode 50
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33:26
Jake McKenzie | Identity & Grit in the New Locker Room
In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, Chris Spencer sits down with Jake McKenzie, VP of Membership & Community Engagement for PAC (Pro Athlete Community). Jake’s journey from foster care and instability to becoming one of the most trus...
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Episode 49
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55:55
Rodney Mcleod | Going Undrafted to Super Bowl Champion
Super Bowl Champion and 13-year NFL veteran Rodney McLeod joins host Chris Spencer on The Intangible Podcast to talk about the intangibles that fueled his career—from going undrafted to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy with the Ph...
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Episode 48
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50:14
Mac Hereford | Inside Nick Saban’s Culture & The Work Ethic Mindset
Former Alabama wide receiver Mac Hereford joins The Intangible Podcast to unpack what it’s really like to grind your way into Nick Saban’s program — and how that experience shaped his mindset beyond football.From waking up at 4:30 AM to...
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Episode 47
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50:53
Derrick Furlow Jr. | Life After Sports and The Reinvention Mindset
What happens when the game ends — but your purpose is just beginning? In this powerful episode of The Intangible Podcast, former Tennessee defensive back Derrick Furlow Jr. joins host Chris Spencer to talk about ...
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Episode 46
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57:15
Katy Sullivan | “Why Not Me?” – From Paralympian to Broadway
Katy Sullivan is proof that limits are meant to be redefined. Born without the lower halves of her legs, Katy grew up in Alabama in a family that never saw her disability as something to fix — only something to face head-on. That fou...
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Episode 45
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58:38
Marc Mariani | From Walk-On to Pro Bowler
From walk-on to Pro Bowler — Marc Mariani’s story is pure grit. In this episode of The Intangible Podcast hosted by former NFL center Chris Spencer, Marc opens up about growing up in small-town Montana, walking on at the University of Montana, ...
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Episode 44
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50:12
