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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 58 MIN

Connor Shaw Talks Near-Death Experience W/ Cardiac Arrest, Life Lessons & Favorite Gamecock Memories

from Make It To Midnight · host J.P. Hovey

In this weeks episode of Make It To Midnight we welcome former NFL and South Carolina Gamecock quarterback Connor Shaw to the show! This past August, Shaw suffered sudden cardiac arrest at his son’s flag football game and with the strength and guidance of the Lord and people placed on the field that day, he was able to survive. We cover everything in this conversation: 0:00 Intro 2:30 Cardiac Arrest incident 14:00 Lessons from his father 17:00 Lessons from Steve Spurrier 23:00 DJ Swearinger Weight Room Story 28:00 Highs and lows of the NFL 33:00 Necessary Identity Transition out of football 40:00 Ernest Jones leadership 46:15 Favorite plays in his gamecock career 53:00 Connor’s Make It To Midnight Moments I hope you guys felt encouraged and inspired from this episode to lift your heads in whatever valley you may be in right now or motivated to help someone else who may be in a valley right now.  Share this episode w/ someone who needs it and be sure to follow Connor on all social media platforms to continue to learn from him and to keep up w/ his journey as he continues to inspire others on a daily basis and to support his mission in making AEDs more accessible at public parks! Thanks for being here and I hope you keep on making it to midnight!

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