3rd & Life Podcast

A conversation about bad organizations in pro football. Why Sam Darnold got a raw deal with the Jets. Why the Browns should move off of Odell Beckham Jr. Who or what started the Titans' COVID outbreak? Is this a sign of things to come or an isolated incident? Week 4 predictions and more...

The last holdouts in FBS college football have officially reversed course and will play football this fall. How will this impact the rest of the college football season? Our thoughts about the tough week in the NFL with the many, many injuries (particularly the Tyrod Taylor incident). Why is Drew Brees not held to the same standard as Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, etc? Week 2 takeaways and Week 3 predictions.

The Big Ten conference has officially reversed course and will play football this season. What does this mean for college football? The pros and cons of the NBA playoff bubble. Should there be an asterisk next to this season in the history books? NFL Week 1 takeaways and Week 2 predictions.

In part 2 of our special two part Week 1 primer, we give our predictions for the upcoming NFL season. Who will be the 2020 NFL MVP? Will a rookie come under the radar, and make a big impact? A very interesting theory on why the NFL added an extra playoff team for each conference. A surprise finish in the AFC East. One of us thinks Tom Brady and the Buccaneers will underwhelm, but will they miss the playoffs? Predictions for Week 1 games.

In part 1 of our special two part Week 1 primer, we talk about the potential impact COVID-19 will have on the NFL season. Could this lead to permanent changes not just in the NFL, but the entire sports world as we know it? Also, some of the results from our fantasy football league draft. Did someone really draft Gronk in the second round? Why Earl Thomas remains unsigned, and other training camp surprises.

A conversation about colleges removing the ACT/SAT requirement for admission. Is this a true step toward progress, and what will replace it as part of the admission process. What does it's removal mean for prospective students and student-athletes alike? Followed by an impassioned conversation about the recent protests all over the United States. We discuss America's history with being on the wrong side of history. Why the subject of race in this country is a "tough subject" to discuss, and why it shouldn't be.

In a more packed than "usual" episode, Carl and I have a conversation about the NFL's proposal for an updated Rooney Rule. Why is there a lack of minority head coaches and general managers in the NFL? Also, an intense conversation about COVID-19 and a potential second stimulus package. What that could look like and more...

On this episode we talk about the Michael Jordan-era Chicago Bulls documentary, "The Last Dance". Our thoughts on what we've seen so far from Dennis Rodman's shenanigans to the struggles against the Bad Boy Pistons. What do we hope to see with the rest of the series and more. With the 2020 NFL Draft concluded, what does it mean for Aaron Rodgers that the Packers not only did not draft a WR at all, but also drafted a QB in the 1st Round? Is the Aaron Rodgers era coming to an end, or are we looking at this all wrong?

After a short hiatus, we are back! We talk about the biggest NFL off-season moves. Why did Tom Brady chose the Buccaneers over the Chargers? The new playoff system. Why Aaron Rodgers belongs on the 2010s All-Decade team over Drew Brees. Biggest potential NFL Draft surprises and how COVID-19 could potentially affect the NFL season.

A conversation about why people intentionally or unintentionally, put their insecurities and childhood grief on their own children. Is it ok to deny your children certain joys you had as a child because you "know better" now? Why our society has such a "crabs in a barrel" mentality. Learning how to avoid contagious negativity, and think for yourself.

Follow up of the "Church hurt" episode with Whitney Taylor! Expanding on the conversation of getting closure when you have an issue with someone. Why people become "people pleasers". Why it is ok to be upset or angry when people hurt you? How to move on when someone hurts you, and you don't get the apology you feel that you need.

Our thoughts about Wilder vs Fury II. Why the XFL is a good thing for the game of football. Our thoughts on the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and why the players union shouldn't settle for the first deal the NFL owners agree to, and a random rant about billionaires.

Special guest, Whitney Taylor is back! We discuss our almost polar opposite upbringings in the church, the beginnings of our relationship with God. Our individual church hurt stories, what it feels like to be let down by a church leader and the church as a whole. Why do people turn away from church and/or God after experiencing church hurt? How we learned to forgive, and move on (in all aspects of life)!

Remembering the late, great Kobe Bryant. Takeaways from the Conference Championship games. Should the Pro Bowl be revamped? Thoughts on the NFL Honors show and the 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Super Bowl prediction!

Latest Antonio Brown controversy. Why it is so important to have friends that will hold you accountable. Is OBJ giving the LSU players cash a big deal? Thoughts on the Pro Football Hall of Fame centennial slate. NFL Divisional Round takeaways. Who will punch their ticket to Super Bowl LIV?

Could Clemson be the next college football dynasty? Our thoughts on the recent NFL coaching hires, who has the best chance of succeeding. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the finalists, who will make it into the 2020 Hall of Fame class? Is the Patriots dynasty over? Takeaways from wildcard weekend, and predictions for the divisional round.

Who won our fantasy football championship? What does the LSU blowout victory over Oklahoma mean for the college football playoff? Another Antonio Brown fiasco. Our thoughts on the NFL coaching vacancies. NFL regular season takeaways, wildcard weekend predictions.

Conversation with the wife about the decade of the 2010s. Stories about our highs and lows as individuals from the beginning of the decade to the end. How we met, lessons we've learned about life thus far in this decade. Advice for engaged and newly married couples. Mending strained relationships, and things we look forward to in this upcoming decade and more.

College football playoff semi-finals, who wins? Who made our fantasy football league championship? Thoughts on the NFL All-Time Team. Why the Ravens shouldn't rest their starters. Could the NFC East winner actually win a playoff game? Week 16 takeaways, and Week 17 predictions.

The semi-finals of our fantasy league playoffs. Who got snubbed from the Pro Bowl and who made the Pro Bowl that shouldn't have. Josh Gordon suspended again, a discussion about addiction and mental health. Week 15 takeaways and Week 16 predictions.

Preview of our fantasy football league playoffs. Our proposals for an 8 team college football playoff. Is honoring Michael Vick at the Pro Bowl "dishonorable"? Why no one feels sorry for the Patriots or their fans. Is there any chance that Lamar Jackson does not win the NFL MVP? Week 14 takeaways and Week 15 predictions.

Joined by a special guest from our fantasy league! Last regular season games before our fantasy football league playoffs. Is there a potential scenario that Wisconsin makes the College Football Playoff? With the recent struggles of the NFC East, should the NFL consider possibly reseeding the playoffs? Our guest compares the New England Patriots to the Trump administration. Week 13 takeaways and Week 14 predictions.

Thanksgiving! Who is the hottest team in our fantasy league? It's rivalry week in college football, ramifications for the college football playoff. Our thoughts on the Pro Football Hall of Fame semi-finalists. Why the 4 seed in the NFC will be one and done in the NFL playoffs. Week 12 takeaways and Week 13 predictions.

Update on our fantasy football league. Will Michael Thomas break the NFL record for receptions in a season? College football playoff rankings? Why is Ohio State boycotting College Football Gameday? Is the SEC bias real or are they really that good? Who is the front runner for NFL MVP? Week 11 takeaways and Week 12 predictions.

Thoughts on the new college football playoff rankings. Will Colin Kaepernick actually be signed by an NFL team? Was Myles Garrett's suspension too harsh? Week 10 takeaways and Week 11 predictions.

Our opinions on the initial college football playoff rankings, and Chase Young's suspension. Why Deion Sanders should be the next coach at Florida State. Why NFL free agents shouldn't sign with the Redskins. Has Cam Newton played his last game with the Panthers? Week 9 takeaways and Week 10 predictions

Why mercy rules shouldn't be a thing. NFL mid-season awards. Why the NCAA "decided" to allow college athletes to get paid for their name and likeness. Week 8 takeaways and Week 9 predictions.

Annoying Alabama bandwagon fans. Wisconsin vs Ohio State prediction. NFL trade deadline rumors and predictions. Week 7 takeaways and Week 8 predictions.

Rams trade for Jalen Ramsey! Is the new trend in the NFL to go all in and trade 1st round picks for established stars? Patrick Mahomes injured. Will the recent controversial calls by NFL referees eventually lead to open challenges by coaches? Week 6 takeaways, and Week 7 predictions.

The upcoming XFL draft and the impact the XFL could have on college football and the NFL. Richard Sherman's comments about Baker Mayfield. NFL trade rumors, and trade deadline predictions. Week 5 takeaways, and Week 6 predictions.

The Fair Pay for Play Act has been signed into law, how will it affect the machine that is the NCAA? Why are college players demonized for wanting to financially benefit from their likeness? Does Vontaze Burfict deserve the suspension he got? Will Larry Fitzgerald catch Jerry Rice in receptions? Contenders and Pretenders at the quarter-point of the NFL season, and Week 5 predictions.

A discussion about the impact of recent NFL player holdouts on the teams and the players themselves. Did Melvin Gordon help or hurt himself by holding out? Do teams hold players hostage? Which coaches will probably be out of a job soon. More Antonio Brown drama. Week 3 takeaways, and Week 4 predictions.

Some of the greatest upsets in football history. Is this the end for AB? QB injuries: Was Big Ben's injury karma or age and attrition? Can the Saints survive without Drew Brees for 6 weeks? Week 2 takeaways, and Week 3 predictions.

Could the state of California be starting a new trend in college sports? NFL Week 1 review, some bold predictions. Why the NFL should move away from Thursday Night games. Week 2 game predictions.

Predicting the division winners, end-of-season awards, and Week 1 games.

A discussion about overrated college football programs, Pro football hall of fame, fantasy football, and more.

A lesson about when someone you love may not have your best interests at heart.

Lessons about putting your spouse first, and the consequences of not doing so.