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
52 episodes
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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1:01:56
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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34:10
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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56:39
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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50:58
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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51:37
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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57:59
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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59:22
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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50:56
Andy Levitre | From 340 Pounds to the NFL — The Power of Effort
Former NFL guard Andy Levitre joins Chris Spencer on The Intangible Podcast for a real, down-to-earth conversation about hard work, discipline, and what it takes to build a career that lasts.From weighing 340 po...
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Episode 43
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41:52
Kate Pettersen | From 2010 Olympics to Covering Connor McDavid
In this episode of The Intangible Podcast, Chris Spencer sits down with Kate Pettersen — a two-sport athlete turned broadcaster who’s covered the Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, and now the Vancouver Canucks. From growing up in Toronto wi...
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Episode 42
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53:43
Jamil Douglas | Finding Purpose, Overcoming Doubt & Life Beyond the NFL
In this episode we're joined by former NFL offensive lineman Jamil Douglas for an honest and inspiring conversation about the grind of football and the lessons it leaves behind.Jamil opens up about growing up in Compton and Cypres...
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Episode 41
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1:09:47
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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56:09
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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48:29
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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52:29
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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1:05:52
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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40:50
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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55:52
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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51:25
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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52:24
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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53:49
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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58:31
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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1:04:47
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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52:18
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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