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Athletes Unplugged is hosted by 11 year NFL veteran Pro Bowl Linebacker D'Qwell Jackson. Athletes Unplugged is a space where real conversation and fun times can shine through so each episode D'Qwell will be having conversations with a guest in a relaxed setting that brings you in to be a fly on the wall of Real Talk. Welcome to Athletes Unplugged.

Athletes Unplugged


    • Nov 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    EP 25 | DEON JONES | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 59:42


    EP 25 | DEON JONES | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST ... On this Episode of Athletes Unplugged host D'Qwell Jackson welcomes the incredibly talented Deon Jones to the show to talk about Life, Career changes, finding your passion and purpose + so much more. Thanks for checking out another awesome episode of Athletes Unplugged with D'Qwell Jackson.

    EP 24 | STEPHON GILMORE | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 20:21


    EP 24 | STEPHON GILMORE | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST... On this Episode of Athletes Unplugged host D'Qwell Jackson welcomes Stephon Gilmore on to the show. Stephon is a 5x Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champion and a Defensive Player of the Year winner. We talk with Stephon about choosing Indianapolis, his mindset in games, Make big plays on the biggest stage and much more. Make sure to check out this wonderful conversation with Stephon Gilmore.

    EP 23 | JOE HADEN | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST w/D'QWELL JACKSON

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 50:26


    On Episode 23 of Athletes Unplugged host D'Qwell Jackson welcomes Joe Haden on to the show. Joe was a 3x Pro Bowl Cornerback that played in the NFL for 11 years between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Joe was also apart of a very special Florida Gators team that won the National Championship in 2008. We dive into all of that plus Joe's love of shoes and fashion as well as what he'll be doing with all of his time now that he is retired from football. Tap in for another great conversation on Athletes Unplugged.

    DQ & Domonique Foxworth talk Tua, Concussions & Long term effects of the Injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 15:48


    D'Qwell Jackson sits down with Domonique Foxworth on The Domonique Foxworth Show to talk Tua, Concussions and long term effects of the injury. check out The Domonique Foxworth Show here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-domonique-foxworth-show/id1642566714

    022 | DAMON WEST | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 64:25


    On Episode 22 of Athletes Unplugged host D'Qwell Jackson welcomes Damon West on to the show. Damon is a Well-Known Author, College Professor, Keynote Speaker and former D1 Athlete. Damon is the Author of the Wall Street Journal best-seller "The Coffee Bean". This episode is filled with awesome and thought provoking conversations that you won't want to miss

    021 | CRYSTAL LANGHORNE | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 58:08


    On episode 21 host D'Qwell Jackson welcomes WNBA veteran and Marylard athletic Hall of Famer Crystal Langhorne to the show. We talk about how Crystal started in Basketball at age 13 before making it to Maryland University as one of the top High School Prospects. Winning the National Title and becoming a WNBA All Star multiple times. We touch on her post career endeavors as well as what Life in the Wubble was like. This is a great interview with an awesome athlete and person. Don't miss out on this one.

    020 | STEPHEN TULLOCH | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 55:54


    On episode 20 host D'Qwell Jackson welcomes NFL veteran and entrepreneur Stephen Tulloch to the show. We talk about how Stephen made it from "Undersized" High School Prospect to Star at NC State to an extremely productive NFL career. We touch on his post career endeavors as well as the philanthropy that he is apart of. This is a great interview with a great guy. Don't miss out on this one.

    019 | GIFTED HANDS | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 61:41


    We are Back on Athletes Unplugged podcast. This week host D'Qwell Jackson interviews the wonderful, great and inspiring Gifted Hands. We tap into his journey from rough beginnings to viral hit sensation and creator of the song "Why Not Start".. Enjoy this great conversation.

    018 | ANTOINE BETHEA | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 56:21


    On Episode 18 of The Man to Man Pod our host D'Qwell Jackson welcomes on to the show 14 year NFL Pro Bowl Safety, Super Bowl Champion and host of @themantomanpod Antoine Bethea. We talk about his time in the league, growing up in the 757, HBCU life and so much more. make sure to check out another incredible conversation right here at Athletes Unplugged

    017 | DOMONIQUE FOXWORTH | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 59:34


    On Episode 17 our host D'Qwell Jackson welcomes on his good friend, neighbor and Maryland Terrapins teammate Domonique Foxworth on to talk about his life. Listen as DQ and Domonique talk about go from a kid with a Dream to Play in the NFL to playing in the NFL. Continue to follow along as the two discuss some current events in sports and then talk about the journey through Sports Media and so much more. This is a great episode you won't want to miss.

    016 | BRANDON WEEDEN | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 43:24


    On Episode 16 of The Athletes Unplugged podcast host D'Qwell Jackson has on a Multiple Sport athlete. Today's guest was a professional Baseball player turned Football player who ended up being a 1st round draft choice in the NFL. Brandon Weeden is our guest today and we talk about all that and much more on this great episode of Athletes Unplugged.

    015 | HUNTER & ROBERT YEANY | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 57:46


    On Episode 15 of The Athletes Unplugged podcast host D'Qwell Jackson has on an Incredibly Talented 16 Year Old American racecar driver who is set to compete in the 2022 FIA Formula 3 Championship with Campos Racing. Hunter Yeany is this young mans name and along with his dad Robert Yeany (former Navy Seal) they explain to us what it was like first getting started in racing in Virginia Beach, VA, what day to day life looks like for them in Spain as they are preparing for the racing season and so much more. This was an incredible conversation with Hunter and Robert Yeany that you will certainly not want to miss. Thank you for the continued support and we will see you next time on Athletes Unplugged.

    014 | MIKE SWEETNEY | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2021 55:28


    On Episode 14 of The Athletes Unplugged podcast host D'Qwell Jackson has on the Incredible Mike Sweetney. Mike played his College ball at Georgetown where he played so well he ended up being the #9 pick in the legendary 2003 NBA Draft. He Played for the Knicks and Bulls before going Overseas to play professionally as well as competing in the TBT. Mike has been very open about his Mental Health struggles and now is in the process of helping inspire others with his story. This is a wonderful conversation that we hope you enjoy and pass along to your friends and family if you do. Thank you for the continued support and we will see you next time on Athletes Unplugged.

    013 | RYAN MUNDY | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 43:29


    On Episode 13 of The Athletes Unplugged podcast host D'Qwell Jackson has on the wonderful Ryan Mundy. Ryan played his College football at University of Michigan as well as West Virginia before being drafted in the 6th round of the 2008 NFL Draft to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ryan Played 8 years in the NFL even winning a Super Bowl in the process. But it's the work away from the field that makes Ryan who he is today. Ryan helped create SWZLE a Metal alternative to plastic straws and is now 10 toes down working on Alkeme Health in a platform that looks to address issues of mental health and wellness, particularly in the Black community. This is a wonderful conversation that we hope you enjoy and pass along to your friends and family if you do. Thank you for the continued support and we will see you next time on Athletes Unplugged.

    012 | MIKEY TAYLOR | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 64:05


    On the 12th episode of the Athletes Unplugged podcast hosted by D'Qwell Jackson we welcome on New Friend, Skateboarding Legend, Businessman and President of Commune Capital Mikey Taylor. Mikey Skated for almost 2 decades as a Pro while also launching a super successful brewing company called Saint Archer. Now you can find Mikey on IG and TIK TOK (@Mikeytaylor) educating you about finance and investing in incredibly relatable ways all while heading up The Venture Capital firm Commune Capital as its President. Mikey is great on and off the board and you are sure to love this interview. Thank you for checking us out and please make sure you rate review and subscribe so you can stay up to date with all the new episodes.

    011 | THE BEST OF EPS 1-10 | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 58:05


    On the 11th episode of the Athletes Unplugged podcast hosted by D'Qwell Jackson we are doing a look back at the first 10 episode. We have been growing and thought we'd put together 10 of our favorite clips from the first couple episodes as almost a cheat sheet of what to expect from Athletes Unplugged. Thank you for checking us out and please make sure you rate review and subscribe so you can stay up to date with all the new episodes.

    010 | CHUCK PAGANO | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 68:45


    On the 10th episode of the Athletes Unplugged podcast hosted by D'Qwell Jackson we welcome on Friend, NFL Coaching legend and all around great guy Chuck Pagano. This episode Is chalk full of great conversations, laughs, topical discussions and even a rapid fire PICK SIX questions section. This is an episode you won't want to miss because Chuck is such a great guy with great insight. Thank you for checking us out and please make sure you rate review and subscribe so you can stay up to date with all the new episodes.

    009 | LONDON FLETCHER | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 60:54


    On the 9th episode of the Athletes Unplugged podcast hosted by D'Qwell Jackson we welcome on Friend, NFL legend, 16 year NFL veteran, 4 time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champion and all around great guy London Fletcher. This episode Is chalk full of great conversations, laughs, topical discussions and even a rapid fire PICK SIX questions section. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Thank you for checking us out and please make sure you rate review and subscribe so you can stay up to date with all the new episodes.

    008 | TAMBA HALI | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 56:04


    On the 8th episode of the Athletes Unplugged podcast hosted by D'Qwell Jackson we welcome on Friend, Chiefs legend, 11 year NFL veteran, 6 time Pro Bowl, Musician and all around great guy Tamba Hali. This episode Is chalk full of great conversations, laughs, topical discussions and even a rapid fire PICK SIX questions section. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Thank you for checking us out and please make sure you rate review and subscribe so you can stay up to date with all the new episodes.

    007 | JOSH CRIBBS | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 78:23


    On the 7th episode of the Athletes Unplugged podcast hosted by D'Qwell Jackson we welcome on Good Friend. Teammate, Browns Legend & Future Hall of Famer Josh Cribbs. This episode Is chalk full of great conversations, laughs, stories and answers to listener questions. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Thank you for checking us out and please make sure you rate review and subscribe so you can stay up to date with all the new episodes.

    006 | ROB GORDON | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 77:47


    On the 6th episode of the Athletes Unplugged podcast hosted by D'Qwell Jackson we welcome on Good Friend, Actor, Comedian, Master's degree holder & all around great guy Rob Gordon. This episode Is chalk full of great conversations, laughs, lots of laughs and even a rapid fire PICK SIX questions section. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Thank you for checking us out and please make sure you rate review and subscribe so you can stay up to date with all the new episodes.

    005 | DARIUS BUTLER | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 60:28


    On the 5th episode of the Athletes Unplugged podcast hosted by D'Qwell Jackson we welcome on Good Friend, former teammate, 9 year NFL veteran, Host of the Man to Man Pod & all around great guy Darius Butler. This episode Is chalk full of great conversations, laughs, topical discussions and even a rapid fire PICK SIX questions section. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Thank you for checking us out and please make sure you rate review and subscribe so you can stay up to date with all the new episodes.

    004 | MADIEU WILLIAMS | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 71:09


    On the 4th episode of the Athletes Unplugged podcast hosted by D'Qwell Jackson we welcome on Good Friend, former Maryland University teammate, Walter Payton Man of the Year, 9 year NFL veteran and all around great guy Mr. Madieu Williams. This episode Is chalk full of great conversations, impactful stories and even a rapid fire PICK SIX questions section. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Thank you for checking us out and please make sure you rate review and subscribe so you can stay up to date with all the new episodes.

    003 | SHAWNE MERRIMAN | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 40:40


    On the 3rd episode of the Athletes Unplugged podcast hosted by D'Qwell Jackson we welcome on All Pro Linebacker, Entrepreneur and founder of Lights Out Xtreme Fighting Shawne Merriman. This episode Is chalk full of great conversations, Stories and even a rapid fire PICK SIX questions section. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Thank you for checking us out and please make sure you rate review and subscribe so you can stay up to date with all the new episodes.

    002 | MIKE "POPS" ADAMS | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 51:55


    On the 2nd episode of the Athletes Unplugged podcast hosted by D'Qwell Jackson we welcome on Pro Bowler, Entrepreneur and Coaching Superstar Mike "Pops" Adams. This episode Is chalk full of great conversations, Stories and even a rapid fire PICK SIX questions section. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Thank you for checking us out and please make sure you rate review and subscribe so you can stay up to date with all the new episodes.

    001 | VERNON DAVIS | ATHLETES UNPLUGGED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 43:13


    On the introductory episode of the Athletes Unplugged podcast hosted by D'Qwell Jackson we welcome on NFL champion, Pro Bowler, Actor and entrepreneur superstar Vernon Davis. This episode Is chalk full of great conversations, Stories and even a rapid fire Quick six questions section. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Thank you for checking us out and please make sure you rate review and subscribe so you can stay up to date with all the new episodes.

    Athletes Unplugged with D'Qwell Jackson Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 2:15


    D'Qwell Jackson played 11 years in the NFL for the Browns and the Colts. He played his College ball at the University of Maryland. From All American seasons to being a Pro Bowl Linebacker to intercepting the ball that started "Deflategate" D'Qwell has seen and done a lot on his Football journey. Athletes Unplugged is the next step in that journey. On this show D'Qwell will tell stories from his life as well as bring you guest and their stories. Come and join the conversation with us at Athletes Unplugged.

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