RIP, Billy Ray Smith

(This is the audio-only podcast version of Thursday’s MartyTimeTV / Section 1904 joint venture. You can find and subscribe to this podcast on Apple and Spotify and right here on Substack by clicking the button below. To watch this episode on YouTube, click (here) On this podcast, we remember former Chargers linebacker and longtime San Diego broadcaster Billy Ray Smith, sharing some personal stories about a larger-than-life colleague whose booming laugh, unmistakable personality and tendon-crushing handshakes left a lasting impression on all of us who knew him. The conversation also steers into the impact of CTE, reflecting on the physical and emotional burden carried by former football players like billy Ray, with firsthand stories from people who were there to witness the devastating effects. BR and those around him suspected his football career was taking its toll and we explain what life was like when he realized things were not OK. It's a tribute to our friend and a San Diego sports icon whose impact reached far beyond a football field or radio studio. Billy Ray impacted both of us more than he likely realized and we are forever grateful for our time together. There’s also some Padres talk at the end of this episode as we head into the weekend before the MLB trade deadline . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dsmithshow.substack.com