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Talking about the Iran War and the Alien Files that have been released.

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0:00 Intro 1:02 Iowa Vs Oregon Recap 8:00 Indiana Vs Penn State 16:20 Megyn Kelly Tucker Carlson and Ben Shapiro Interviews 22:19 Are Trump Supporters happy right now? 25:00 Why Young people are turning toward Socialism 34:00 Iowa is a Hidden Gem 38:33 Why Chicago Corruption is accepted 45:50 Future of Illinois Politicians 48:38 2028 Democratic Candidates 52:20 Bibi Netanyahu 53:15 “The Government is here to help” 55:15 End #IowaVsOregon #PennStateFootball #CollegeFootballRecap #B1GFootball #NCAAFootball #IowaFootball #OregonFootball #PennStateVsIndiana #MegynKelly #TuckerCarlson #BenShapiro #PoliticalDivide #AmericanPolitics #RightWingPolitics #Trump2028 #YoungVoters #SocialismDebate #ChicagoPolitics #IllinoisCorruption #2028Election #BibiNetanyahu #PoliticalPodcast #USPoliticsPodcast #CurrentEventsPodcast #LouieStecPodcast Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiestec50/?hl=en X: https://x.com/lstec50

0:00 Intro 3:52 Zohran Mamdami Becoming Mayor of NYC 8:00 Florida Housing Market Will Boom! 15:20 Nick Fuentes vs Ben Shapiro 25:19 Why they Tried to Take Nick Fuentes Down 30:00 Arresting Political Opponents 34:00 Dad Pistoled Whipped on Halloween in Chicago Episode 64 breaks down the political chaos shaking the country. Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral win marks a major left-wing shift, sparking debates about where America is headed next. Meanwhile, the right is locked in a public battle as Nick Fuentes and Ben Shapiro clash over ideology, influence, and the future of conservatism. #zohranmamdani #NickFuentes #BenShapiro #NYCPolitics #ChicagoCorruption #PoliticalDivide #NYCMayor #LeftVsRight #AmericanPolitics #PoliticalCommentary #CultureWar #Episode64 #NewsAnalysis #CurrentEvents Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiestec50/?hl=en X: https://x.com/lstec50

Jaden Fauske, selected 44th overall in the 2025 MLB Draft and now signed to a $3 million deal with the Chicago White Sox, joins the show for an in-depth conversation about his journey from high-school standout to professional baseball. He discusses draft night, adapting to the pro level, hitting mechanics, and what it means to represent his hometown franchise. This episode delivers valuable insight into the mindset and work ethic behind one of baseball’s rising talents.Evil ScentsShop here: https://www.evilscents.com/0:00 Intro3:01 When did you start playing Baseball?6:38 Evil Scents7:25 Best Teams in Illinois for Baseball9:45 Big Jump sophomore year in High School13:00 Meeting with Different MLB Teams16:09 Developing at Nazareth Academy17:40 Deciding Not to Play Football Senior Year20:00 Biggest Differences Between Football and Baseball22:18 Being Drafted by the White Sox26:44 Coming Back to Chicago30:00 Difficulties of the MLB30:58 Signing a $3 Million Contract with the White Sox35:00 Favorite Players to Watch as a Kid41:00 Japanese Baseball44:05 Gambling in Baseball50:00 Playing as an Out-Fielder for the White Sox54:55 Training for Baseball59:30 Career Goals for the MLB1:00:00 End

Sharing my thoughts on the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Iowa Hawkeyes starting center Logan Jones joins the show to share his incredible journey from Council Bluffs High School to becoming one of the top centers in college football. Originally recruited to Iowa as a defensive lineman, Logan made the switch to the offensive line and has since developed into a leader of the Hawkeyes offense and a projected NFL Draft pick. In this episode, we talk about his recruitment, the challenges of changing positions, the mindset it takes to play center in the Big Ten, and his hopes for Iowa’s 2025 season. Logan also opens up about his NFL goals, his growth under Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa coaching staff, and what it means to represent Hawkeye Nation every Saturday. 0:00 - Introduction 2:17 Growing Up in Council Bluff’s Iowa 4:20 Being Offered by Iowa and playing with Max Duggan 7:00 Shot-Put and Discus State Champ 10:48 Stressful Freshman Year at Iowa 16:50 NPFL Injury 18:30 Logan on making the Jump to the Offensive-Line 30:00 First game playing at center 34:30 Building a good relationship with the QB 38:22 Big Ten 10 Championship against Michigan 41:25 Regulations on NIL 44:00 Kadyn Proctor at Iowa for 2 months 46:00 The benefits of NIL 54:00 Upcoming Games 57:00 6th year at Iowa 01:02:12 End #IowaHawkeyes #Hawkeyes #LoganJones #CollegeFootball #B1G #BigTenFootball #IowaFootball #GoHawks #KinnickStadium #HawkeyeNation #IowaCity #Ferentz #IowaHawkeyeFootball #HawkeyeFootball #BigTen #NCAAF #CollegeFootballPodcast #FootballPodcast #NCAAFootball #NFLDraft #Draft2025 #HawkeyesPodcast #IowaSports #IowaHawkeyesFootball #IowaCenter #OffensiveLine #TrenchLife #FootballLife #CFB #CollegeFootballTalk #BigTenChampionship Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiestec50/?hl=en X: https://x.com/lstec50

Sam LaPorta is a Pro Bowl tight end for the Detroit Lions and one of the NFL’s fastest-rising stars. Drafted in the 2nd round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Sam made history in his rookie season with 86 receptions, 889 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns — becoming the first rookie tight end in NFL history to hit all three marks. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team and selected to the 2024 Pro Bowl. Before his NFL breakout, Sam starred at the University of Iowa, earning two First-Team All-Big Ten honors, a John Mackey Award semifinalist nod, and starting multiple seasons as a key piece of Iowa’s elite tight end pipeline. #SamLaPorta #DetroitLions #NFLPodcast #IowaFootball #TightEndU #ProBowl #DanCampbell #NFLDraft #PFWAAllRookie #FootballPodcast #LionsNation #nfl2025 0:00 Introduction 1:06 Being Recruited by Iowa 6:00 First Year Iowa 9:57 The Best Tight Ends to Recruit 11:30 2020 Season at Iowa 14:30 Beating Penn State 16:20 Bowl Game against Kentucky 19:20 Kirk Ferentz is the bead Head Coach in College Football 23:11 NFL Junior Year Hype 25:11 Being Drafted by the Detroit Lions 27:30 Meeting Pope Leo XIV 29:11 Getting to play with Jack Campbell again 33:39 Meeting Jared Goff and Dan Campbell 36:50 What allowed you to have a historical first season with the Lions? 39:00 The Talent of the Detroit Lions 41:39 Thoughts on the Loss against Washington in the Playoffs 43:13 Aidan Hutchinson Injury 47:50 How difficult is it to block in the NFL 50:00 Thoughts on the Coaching Staff Leaving Detroit 53:00 Having one of the best offenses in the league 54:00 Dan Campbell’s Coaching Style 56:06 Missed Calls by Refs 58:40 How Smart of a QB is Jared Goff 01:01:20 Adjusting to the NFL Fame 01:03:20 People Complaining about their Fantasy Football Team 01:05:00 Fines in the NFL 01:07:12 Training for the NFL 01:09:05 First NFL Big Purchase 01:11:28 Best Tight Ends to Emulate 01:12:15 Tight End University 01:19:20 Favorite Away Stadiums to Play at 01:27:20 End Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiestec50/?hl=en X: https://x.com/lstec50

Nick Phelps was a backup punter at the University of Iowa when his life changed in an instant — a devastating leg injury on the field left his bone protruding through the skin. Doctors said he might never walk the same again. What followed was a journey of resilience: three surgeries, a year away from football, and a complete rebuild — physically and mentally. Not only did Nick return to the field at Idaho State, but he also ran a full marathon… and is now transforming his body as a competitive bodybuilder. In this episode, we talk about the injury, the pain, the comeback, and what it means to completely redefine yourself after sports. 0:00 Introduction 3:00 Catching Up 5:00 Okoboji Iowa 6:30 Being a Multi Sport Athlete 14:30 Running a Marathon after 3 surgeries 24:30 The Mentality of Walk on 26:48 10% Chance of amputation 31:11 Going to Idaho State 42:11 What’s the Ideal diet 45:11 Steroids 55:11 Reason for running 26 Miles 58:11 End Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiestec50/?hl=en X: https://x.com/lstec50

0:00 Introduction3:00 Starting as a true freshman6:00 Losing the ability to snap14:06 Signing with the Chicago Bears23:43 The business of the NFL25:58 How did you start snapping33:48 The mental battle of being a long snapper37:23 Who will be the Hawkeyes next Head Coach?41:11 What are the best weather conditions for a snapper?45:11 Most hated team in the Big-1053:11 Grass vs Turf56:11 Growing up as a Green Bay Packers fan58:00 Adjusting to Chicago01:03:11 NFL Life01:06:11 Snappers during practice01:11:11 Punting is Winning01:16:55 Competing for the 53 Man Roster01:20:00 EndIn this episode, I sit down with Luke Elkin, a rookie long snapper out of the University of Iowa, who recently signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent. Luke was a four-year starter for the Hawkeyes and now enters one of the toughest jobs in pro football: competing for a 53-man NFL roster spot.We dive into what it’s like to be a long snapper at the highest level, how he prepared at Iowa, and the mental and physical challenges of fighting for your NFL future. This is a rare look into the grind, pressure, and focus required to make it in the league — especially at one of football’s most underrated positions.#LukeElkin #ChicagoBears #NFLRookie #LongSnapper #IowaFootball #BearsNation #Undrafted #NFLJourney #Hawkeyes #FootballPodcast #BehindTheScenes #RosterSpot #53ManRoster #NFLGrind #NFLUnderdog

In this episode, I sit down with Grace Stec, a newly minted nurse who recently returned from an unforgettable medical trip to Kenya. Grace shares what she experienced while working alongside local healthcare providers, the cultural differences that opened her eyes, and how the people she met gave her a new perspective on life, gratitude, and community.0:00 - Introduction1:20 How Grace got sick flying back6:20 Gift11:00 Traditions in Kenya17:50 Weapons in Kenya20:00 Jabulani22:00 Winter in Kenya27:20 Not knowing your neighbors is weird in Kenya29:30 Sugar Cane Toothbrush32:00 Anesthesia in Kenya36:00 Diet in Kenya44:00 American Privilege52:00 Nurse Life01:03:12 The Pitt vs Grey’s Anatomy01:06:00 Mindhunter01:11:15 Ghost Stories01:15:00 Poachers in Africa01:17:00 EndWe dive into:• What it’s really like living and working in Kenya• The role of healthcare and family in Kenyan communities• How stepping outside the U.S. gave her clarity on what matters most• Stories that stuck with her — and what we can all learn from themWhether you’re into travel, global health, culture, or just real conversations about growth, this episode is worth your time.🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.⸻#Kenya #Podcast #TravelStories #NursingAbroad #GlobalHealth #CultureShock #AfricaTrip #MedicalMission #PerspectiveShift #KenyanCulture #Storytime #RealConversations #NursePodcast #LouieStec’sSimplePodcast

In this episode, we dive into how AI tools like Google Veo could be the final nail in Hollywood’s coffin, explore the powerful legacy of the Comanche tribe, and break down the absurd state of modern politics. From ancient warrior culture to cutting-edge tech, this one covers it all. 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 Dogs 8:40 Ai Taking Over 20:03 Starved Rock State Park 28:50 The Comanche 37:00 Starting a Podcast 43:00 Joe Biden Vs Jake Taper 48:38 The Righteous Gemstones is Top Tier 55:30 Happy Gilmore 2 58:00 Why Hollywood will be Gone in 5 years 01:06:20 Why the NBA is Dying 01:20:00 Youth Football 01:28:15 Politics on Twitter 01:37:00 The Housing Crisis 01:43:00 End #GoogleVeo #AIvsHollywood #ComancheLegacy #PodcastClips #PoliticalCommentary #TechNews #HistoryDeepDive #HollywoodCollapse #ArtificialIntelligence #JoeBiden #YouthFootball #NBADecline Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiestec50/?hl=en X: https://x.com/lstec50Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiestec50/?hl=en X: https://x.com/lstec50

In this episode we take a deep dive into the journey of Kaevon Merriweather, a hard-hitting safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. From his unconventional path to college football at Iowa to earning a spot in the NFL, Merriweather’s story is one of grit, resilience, and heart. We break down what makes him a rising talent on the Bucs’ defense, how his leadership is already turning heads, and why fans should be paying close attention as he carves out his place in the league. Whether you're a Bucs diehard or love an underdog success story, this episode brings the passion, the insight, and the story behind the stats. 🔊 Listen, subscribe, and share 0:00 - Introduction 1:30 Being recruited to Iowa 6:00 Only offer from Iowa last minute 16:30 3rd year at Iowa 19:44 What Makes Iowa a great place to live 23:00 Biggest Games during Iowa Career 34:55 Advice to play football instead of basketball 36:38 Best Season played at Iowa 46:20 Signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 55:22 Signing with the Detroit Lions for 2 weeks 56:45 Back with Tampa 59:00 How the buccaneers look as a team this year 01:07:48 Hawks in the NFL 01:10:12 End #KaevonMerriweather #TampaBayBuccaneers #NFLStories #UnderdogToPro #BucsNation #IowaHawkeyes #NFLPodcast #FootballJourney #BucsDefense #PlayerProfile #NFL2025 #GridironTalk #InspiringAthletes Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiestec50/?hl=en X: https://x.com/lstec50

Fres Oquendo is a Puerto Rican-American heavyweight boxer with over two decades of experience in the ring. Known for his slick footwork, iron chin, and relentless work ethic, he’s faced off against some of the biggest names in boxing, including Evander Holyfield, James Toney, and John Ruiz.Throughout his career, Fres fought for multiple world titles and became a symbol of perseverance in one of the most politically charged sports in the world. Despite being widely seen as the winner in several controversial decisions, he never stopped chasing justice both inside and outside the ring. His story is one of talent, resilience, and the reality of boxing’s underbelly.⸻📲 Follow Fres Oquendo🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/198bA3rTzW/?mibextid=wwXIfr🔗 https://www.instagram.com/fresoquendo?igsh=Y3RqYWtvcmRoOTho

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski to talk about his huge transfer from South Dakota State, what it’s like adjusting to the Big Ten, and his mindset heading into the 2025 season.Mark opens up about winning national championships at SDSU, why he made the move to Iowa, and what Hawkeye fans can expect from him this fall. We also dig into leadership, college football pressure, and what drives him as a competitor.If you’re an Iowa fan, college football fan, or just love a great comeback and underdog story — you’ll want to hear this one.🎙️ New episodes every week — subscribe and join the conversation.📲 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiestec50?igsh=Z2Y5MzY4b3Zramli&utm_source=qr🐤 Twitter/X: https://x.com/lstec50?s=21&t=tA1U36gfM6C7r3bsN-e7GA👕 Merch: Louie Stec#MarkGronowski #IowaFootball #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball #Hawkeyes #SouthDakotaState #FCSFootball #NCAA #IowaHawkeyes #LouieStec #CollegeQB #TransferPortal #FootballPodcast #HawkeyeNation0:00 - Introduction2:50 Being Recruited By South Dakota State4:00 Why Transfer to Iowa?13:20 Old Teammates14:40 1st Year at SDSU19:38 Playing against Iowa21:40 Tearing an ACL26:54 Shoulder Surgery31:00 Winning a National Championship at SDSU40:02 Constantly Being Evaluated44:00 The Support From Iowa Fans47:50 Quarterbacks You Base Your Game off of49:00 Brock Purdy Signs $245 Million Contract53:18 Bill Belichick is Now Engaged to 24 Year Old57:18 Meeting Bill Belichick01:02:20 Iowa’s Offensive Line01:06:20 Most Exciting away Game this season01:10:20 Favorite TV Shows01:15:5601:17:20 End

Episode #52 out now.Dr. Robert Renteria is a U.S. Army veteran, award-winning author, national civic leader, and now a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. He’s running alongside James Menderick, who’s campaigning to be the next Governor of Illinois. Dr. Renteria has dedicated his life to sharing his journey from the streets of East L.A. to global stages, using his books and outreach programs to inspire youth, reduce gang violence, and push for education reform in over 30 countries. His work is featured in schools, juvenile centers, and rehab programs around the world. From hardship to leadershipFull episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.0:00 - Introduction2:00 Introduction4:00 Growing up in East L.A5:15 How Skid Row has gotten Worse7:00 Joining the Military9:00 Next Move after Leaving the Army14:00 From the Barrio to the Boardroom26:39 Running as Lieutenant Governor31:54 Crime issues in Chicago36:37 Running Laundromats42:02 Building the Barrio Movement46:00 The Campaign Trail54:30 Building Unity57:00 End

Quinn Schulte is a former Iowa Football player. Quinn, who is currently a free agent after earning a rookie mini-camp invitation from the Las Vegas Raiders.In this episode, we delve into Quinn's remarkable journey from a walk-on at Iowa to becoming a key leader in the Hawkeyes' secondary. Over his collegiate career, he amassed 203 total tackles, six interceptions, and 13 pass breakups.We discuss his standout performances, including starting all 14 games in the 2023 season and recording 65 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and one interception .

Episode #50 out now. Henry and Michael Marchese are both former Big Ten football players. Henry played at the university of Iowa from 2017-2021 playing as a wide receiver and Michael played at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2017-2022 playing as a linebacker and tight-end. Full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.0:00 - Introduction0:24 Start to the NFL Draft6:20 Shedeur Sanders Situation12:30 Cam Ward with the First Pick21:30 Travis Hunter to the Jaguars28:04 Abdul Carter to the Giants30:30 Top Ten Football States35:20 Will Campbell to the New England Patriots41:03 Mason Graham to the Cleveland Browns45:00 Ashton Jeanty to the Raiders53:20 Armand Membou to the Jets59:00 Tetairoa McMillan to the Panthers01:7:41 Kelvin Banks. Jr01:12:00 Chicago Bears pick Colston Loveland01:17:48 End

Episode #49 out now. Julian Love is the starting safety for the Seattle Seahawks and a first-time Pro Bowler. Before joining Seattle, he played for the New York Giants, and prior to his NFL career, he was a standout defensive back at Notre Dame, where he became a consensus All-American and set the school record for career pass breakups.Full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.0:00 - Introduction0:24 Committing to Notre Dame7:20 Starting as a True Freshman14:30 Favorite away game19:00 Leaving Notre Dame for the NFL21:04 NFL Draft23:30 Making Every Play Count25:20 Tackling Adrian Peterson29:03 Playing for the New York Giants34:00 Staying Healthy36:20 2nd year with the Giants40:00 The Importance of Special Teams43:00 Coaching in the NFL46:00 Signing with the Seattle Seahawks49:00 Career Changing Pick55:00 Playing with Saquon Barkley and DK Metcalf01:00:41 Contract Extension01:04:00 Seeing NFL Players Go Broke01:09:48 Golfing01:13:00 Playing in the NFL while being a Dad0:17:34 What’s Next after the NFL01:21:39 Meeting Celebrities01:25:30 End

Tory Taylor is the starting punter for the Chicago Bears. Tory was drafted in the 4th round of the 2024 NFL Draft from the University of Iowa. In college Tory was named a First-Team All-American and also being named the Ray Guy award winner, given to the nations top punter. Full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. EPISODE LINKS: Tory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torytaylor9/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiestec50/?hl=en X: https://x.com/lstec50 https://www.louiestec.com Shop Here For Rix Sunglasses: https://rixxeyewear.com.au/ 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 Being Drafted to the Chicago Bears 09:00 Getting a text from Caleb Williams 11:08 Merch 12:00 New Head Coach Ben Johnson 17:00 College Vs NFL 20:00 The Talent of Caleb Williams 24:00 Accountability 26:40 Hard Knocks 32:30 Australia 43:56 Being Recruited by Iowa 49:00 Stock Market 56:50 Meeting Donald Trump 01:08:41 Taxes 01:14:10 Oil 01:20:18 Government Funded Protests 01:23:19 Golf 01:28:22 Chicago Bears Facility 01:32:30 NFL Experts 01:41:22 End

Ethan Hurkett is a defensive end at the University of Iowa. Ethan will be a senior this year finishing his last season with the team making it his 6th year. Full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.0:00 - Introduction0:24 No More Walk On’s4:20 New Eligibility Rules8:00 Playing at Xavier14:00 Dealing with Injuries19:21 Run Game or Pass24:00 Gable Stevenson’s Loss28:02 Picking up Jiu Jitsu after college35:12 Ethan on getting Engaged37:00 Severance46:01 Marvel50:06 Top Ten Movies of All Time56:00 Video Games01:04:41 Instagram Algorithm01:09:10 California Today01:18:18 Other Countries01:22:19 Putting on Weight01:29:22 New Illinois01:33:22 End

Luke Lachey is a football player and plays at the tight end position. Luke just finished his last season at the University of Iowa and has recently just finished testing at the NFL combine. Full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.0:00 - Introduction0:24 Performance at the NFL Combine6:12 Being recruited by Iowa10:26 College football in 202016:00 Fall Camp20:21 Craziest Away Game26:50 NIL at Iowa33:02 Lukes dad being a 12th overall pick36:12 Cooper Dejeans Pick 6 in the Super Bowl39:00 Training for the Combine40:01 Gaming43:06 Best place to live46:00 Bad Away Locker Rooms52:12 College Football Flys by57:22 College Courses01:00:07 Drills at Iowa01:05:41 Food at Iowa01:10:10 Best Iowa tight ends to watch01:11:18 End

Tim Racki is the head coach of Nazareth Academy. Coach Racki has won a total of 10 state championships in Illinois. He secured four titles with Addison Driscoll High School from 2001 to 2004. Since joining Nazareth Academy in 2005, Racki has led the team to six state championships, with the most recent in 2024. The first 3-peat in school history. Full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe to stay tuned in for weekly episodes! 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 Early Days of football 5:45 Playing College Football at SIU 13:00 What Next After College Ball 17:40 Taking Over as the Head Coach of Driscoll Catholic High School 24:00 Evolving as a Coach 28:35 Becoming the Head Coach for Nazareth Academy 35:40 Concussions in Football 39:12 First State Championship at Naz 43:14 Back to Back State Championships 48:00 What not to say to Punters 49:00 JJ McCarthy at Nazareth Academy 53:30 How to build a football schedule for the regular season 59:20 Football During Covid 01:03:07 Rebuilding Year 01:06:41 Hiring the Right Coaches 01:10:40 Not wasting Time in Practice 01:12:18 The Money from College Football 01:20:05 Being at the Big 10 Championship 01:23:02 Kirk Ferentz 01:24:40 Coaching Players that Have gone to the NFL 01:26:30 How Much Longer Do You Want to Coach Football

Samson Evans is a football player and plays at the running back position. Samson has played at Eastern Michigan and the University of Iowa. He also played at Prairie Ridge High School leading his team to back to back state titles with a record of 28-0. Full episode linked in bio.Full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Subscribe to stay tuned in for weekly episodes!0:00 - Introduction0:24 High School Rivalries4:26 Career at Iowa13:20 Being Told To Hit The Transfer Portal19:40 Initial Thoughts of Easter Michigan22:30 The Amount of Money to Be Made From NIL32:07 The Stress of Not Being Vaccinated while playing College Football37:40 Whats Next After Football46:12 Seeing Teammates Go to The NFL51:10 New Movies and Tv Shows01:04:07 Mini Camp with The Dolphins01:13:41 Testing in School01:20:40 Crypto01:28:05 Playing as a Fullback or Safety01:32:28 End

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Michael Buchanan is a former NFL player and Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots. He played college football at the University of Illinois before being drafted by the Patriots in the 7th round. He now trains defensive linemen, helping shape the next generation of football talent. Follow him at [@MikeBuchananHandle].Full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Subscribe to stay tuned in for weekly episodes!0:00 - Introduction0:24 Putting On Weight for College Football4:20 Playing Football at The University of Illinois12:05 NFL Combine14:10 Meeting John Elway16:30 Being Drafted to the New England Patriots20:18 Meeting Tom Brady24:45 First Camp with the Patriots27:30 4 sacks in the Pre-Season29:50 Being the First guy off the bench against the Buffalo Bills36:42 College Vs The NFL41:18 Fines in the NFL45:14 Vince Wilfork47:31 Signing with the Buffalo Bills49:43 Canadian Football53:06 Training Athletes59:36 Money in the NFL and NIL01:10:10 Any Regrets01:12:08 Winning a Super Bowl with the Patriots01:19:28 New Rules in the NFL01:20:10 End

Steve Gray is a strength and conditioning coach and owner/founder of Base Fit Performance. Steve is launching this spring Built for Speed where he will be doing sports performance training, private coaching, and adult training. Full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe to stay tuned in for weekly episodes! 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 Growing a Successful Program 10:03 Great Players and Great Teams 13:40 Dirty Businesses 19:50 How Covid had an Effect on Small Bussiness 22:14 Becoming a Dad 32:16 RFK Jr Sworn in 36:42 The Danger of Using Seed Oils 44:07 The Power of Isometrics 01:00:21 Wood Fired Saunas 01:01:20 Instant Results 01:05:18 1 Rep Maxes 01:14:20 Shocking Your Nervous System 01:18:44 Built four Speed Launch 01:23:03 End

Nate Oquendo is a former football player and current coach/owner of the program OL Mafia. OL Mafia is one of the top programs in the country for developing offensive linemen at the high school, collegiate, and professional level. Nate Previously played college football and at Western Illinois and provides his story after college football in this week's episode. Follow OL Mafia with the following links provided below: Youtube: @OLMafia11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ol__mafia? https://www.facebook.com/share/BhkLsX17dxU521DJ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Subscribe to stay tuned in for weekly podcasts! 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 The Start of O-Line Mafia 4:30 The Money to Be Made From NIL 8:27 Being a Center at Western Illinois 15:30 The Best Way to Coach 17:42 Best Place to Play Away 22:30 The Difficulty of Making it to the NFL 24:08 Injuries From Football 28:20 The Travel for O-Line Mafia 35:00 The Sopranos 37:57 Ben Johnson 42:32 Fans of Football 49:30 Training Locations for O-Line Mafia 53:16 Transfer or Stay 58:30 Putting a Cap on Players 01:01:40 Fixing NIL 01:07:58 Coaches Who Have Been Through It 01:12:18 Lying About Measurable’s 01:15:10 End

Demetri Brillakis is a former Football player and former teammate of Louie. Demetri and Louie talk about life after football is over. Subscribe to stay tuned in for weekly podcasts! 0:00 - Introduction 1:34 Traveling To Different Countries 15:45 Growing Up in Tough Environments 15:00 Life Post Football 30:00 The Status of the NBA 38:00 Tom Brady Wanted to Be a Chicago Bear 43:35 Best Time to Be Born 48:00 College Football 55:00 Top Paid NFL Quarterbacks 01:02:52 NFL Hawkeyes 01:07:58 Coaches Who Have Been Through It 01:15:10 End

Vinny Cerone is a Stand up Comedian in the Chicago land area. He currently works the Comedy Vault in Batavia Illinois. Follow Vinny on instagram @vinnycerone Subscribe to stay tuned in for weekly podcasts! 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 First Time Doing Stand Up 7:00 Overnight Sensations 11:00 Norm Macdonald Stories 20:00 Getting Opportunities on Stage 30:00 Tough Crowds 36:12 Moving out of Chicago 44:00 Hecklers 47:00 Seeing Anthony Jeselnik Live 01:00:47 Former Hockey Player 01:04:58 Gaining Weight 01:09:10 Blowing Up Too Fast 01:12:20 Bob Dylan Movie Was Not Good 01:18:20 GTA 6 01:25:33 End

Sam Stec is a football player and plays as a center and an offensive tackle. Sam just completed his senior year with Nazareth Academy after winning 3 state championships in a row.