The Man Who Started The Celebrity Poker Tour - Hayes Pullard III

Episode 143 - The Green Room Crew dives into the fascinating world of NFL players and their journeys with a special guest, Hayes Pullard III, who shares his incredible story of growing up in a family of athletes and how he transitioned from basketball to football. He talks about the impact of Snoop Dogg's youth football league in L.A. and how it shaped his career. The conversation touches on the challenges athletes face after their sports careers, the importance of community, and the lessons learned on and off the field. We also dive into the Celebrity Poker Tour and the behind-the-scenes insights of celebrities playing poker! Join us for an engaging discussion filled with insights, laughter, and inspiration as we explore the lives of these remarkable individuals. CHAPTERS:00:00:00 Intro: Meet Hayes Pullard III00:00:59 My Dad Played for the Lakers with Magic Johnson 00:01:49 What It Was Really Like in Snoop Dogg's Youth League 00:05:42 How Snoop Dogg's League Produced NFL Stars (CJ Stroud) 00:07:02 Surviving LA: How Football Saved Us 00:08:03 Hayes Pullard III Hated Football at First: Switching from Basketball 00:09:08 Too Big for Pop Warner: Hayes Pullard III's Weird Path to Linebacker 00:11:49 Partying with Rihanna & Chris Brown at USC 00:14:29 Josh Jacobs & The Discipline of Raiders Players 00:15:56 The Dark Side of "Free" VIP Tables & Bottles 00:18:56 Why Luke Kuechly is the Smartest Linebacker Ever 00:20:39 The Truth About NFL Injuries & CTE 00:22:40 Caleb Williams and the Bears vs. Packers 00:23:54 Is the NFL Scripted? An Insider's Perspective 00:27:34 The Problem with Jake Paul & Celebrity Boxing 00:28:20 Getting Banned from Resorts World: The Adam22 Beef 00:29:58 Are Internet Beefs Just Marketing Stunts? 00:31:12 Building a Marketing Agency with Blake Wynn 00:40:10 When Celebrities Don't Know How to Play Poker 00:42:08 Behind the Scenes of the Celebrity Poker Tour 00:42:53 The Secret to High-Level Networking 00:43:43 Why Hayes Pullard III Hosts Tournaments After the Super Bowl 00:44:30 Life After Football: Finding a New Purpose 00:45:41 Why Athletes Struggle Financially After Retirement 00:49:49 Applying NFL Discipline to Business 00:51:03 The 10-Year Rule: Success Doesn't Happen Overnight 00:52:57 Phil Hellmuth vs. Beginner's Luck 00:56:06 Turning Poker into Reality TV at The Aria 00:58:41 Expanding the Tour: Monaco, F1, and More 01:00:42 Where to Watch the Celebrity Poker Tour 01:01:16 Charleston White, Soulja Boy, and the Mace Incident 01:04:19 Inside the "Athletes Group Chat" Podcast 01:06:44 What's Next for Hayes Pullard III?