Overcoming Stuttering to Super Bowls, Sometimes the Good Guys Finish First

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comESPN NFL analyst and two-time Super Bowl champion Damien Woody describes how he overcame a childhood stutter to become a longtime TV personality. Sometimes the nice guys finish first.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comTOPICS ….* Bill Belichick vs. Rex Ryan and inside their media rules* Woody on growing up with a severe speech impediment* His career on the field and off have been more than his wildest dreams* How his speech impediment impacted who he has become* Why he became a “gentle giant”* Why he went on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” where he lost 107 pounds* Would he do it again …* Why do offensive linemen lose so much weight after playing* Woody was in the inaugural NFL broadcasting boot camp* His big decision about playing or broadcasting …* The biggest lesson that Belichick mentioned to him that has impacted his broadcasting career* It is easier to criticize now because he’s further away from playing* He has seven kids so those free Disney passes come in handy* His youngest child’s wild football recruitment* The grand piano and Woody’s plan to play it on SportsCenter* What would he play?* The seven-person family road trips …* How close to he came to going to FS1 to pair with Craig Carton* Any interest in games* Does the “Same Old Jets” really exist* What’s next …* His 14-year-old is just like dad* Off The Record with MLS Commissioner Don Garber Sign-Up on Thursday, April 23rd* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Marchand & Meterparel