Life After the Line

This episode features Lou Alexander, a former NFL player & current tech sales leader & entrepreneur. Lou is the founder of the brand Big Ass Jogger, which is a clothing line that stands to inspire those individuals to embrace who they are and take pride in being the best at whatever they do. Lou brings some great energy & has an incredible & inspiring personal story. What really sticks out to me about Lou is his passion for serving others & his intellectual curiosity around understanding people & helping them achieve their goals. Lou also exhibits hard work & dedication like no other – having lost over 100 pounds & now leading a community running club. Follow & connect with Lou & his brands on the web below: Website - https://biga88jogger.com/ Instagram - lou_biga88jogger & biga88jogger_runclub Twitter - @LouKAlexander

This episode features Ross Tucker who was an All-Ivy League player for Princeton & spent 7 years in the NFL. Ross is a leading sports broadcaster and writer who has worked with some of the best media businesses in sports, including Sports Illustrated, ESPN, CBS, & Westwood One. Follow Ross & his top notch media below: Website - http://www.rosstucker.com/ (all podcasts found here) Instagram - rosstuckernfl Twitter - @rosstuckernfl Youtube

This episode features Braxston Cave who is Vice President of Aftermarket Ops at Lippert Industries, which is a successful public company. Braxston also spent 4 years in the NFL after a decorated collegiate career at Notre Dame University. He was a 3-Year starter at Notre Dame, an All-American, two time Remington Trophy finalist, and also played in National Championship during his senior season. Braxston is also a great father and community man who we can all learn from. He has a special way of motivating and encouraging others and you can sense his passion for service and his natural ability to lead. Sign up for Acts of Service at https://www.actsofservice.com/ You can find Braxston at the below: Instagram - @braxstoncave Twitter - @BraxstonCave LinkedIn - Braxston Cave

This episode features Justin Andrews who is a world-class trainer & co-host of Mind-Pump the number one health and fitness podcast in the world. Justin played college football for Trinity International University and has been a personal trainer since the mid 2000s. We discuss how Justin found his niche in high-end training, how he would program for an offensive lineman and how to stay on it. Follow Justin and his work at MindPumpMedia at the links below: Instagram - @MindPumpJustin Website - https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/ Workout Programs - MAPS Products

Ty Davis is the Founder and Head of School at Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles, a public, tuition-free school open to students grades 6-8. Ty is a graduate of Yale University, where he was a 2x all-Ivy League selection at Center. After Yale, Ty moved to Las Vegas to teach via Teach For America. After TFA, Ty attended Harvard Law School and went on to practice mergers & acquisitions law in Los Angeles. After a couple years, Ty founded Vox and has been empowering students there ever since. We talk education, teaching, and lessons for life in this super fun episode.

Taylor Boggs is a former NFL lineman, who played for the Jets, Bears, and Cardinals. He played collegiate football for Division 2 Humboldt State, where he was a x3 time captain, despite being cut as a walk-on during his first year. Taylor has an amazing story that demonstrates his fight and work ethic. You can find Taylor on: Instagram - @taylorboggs50 Twitter - @tboggs50 YouTube - @taylorboggs50

This episode features Darius Dale who is a Managing Director at Hedgeye Risk Management. Darius attended Yale University where he was a first-team all-Ivy selection at offensive tackle. We talk about Darius's upbringing and the value of great mentorship, as well as learning how to say no & make time for your physical & mental health and the things that are most important to you. Darius is a great story-teller and top-notch guy, so I'm sure you all will greatly enjoy. I highly recommend following Darius and his colleagues at Hedgeye if you have interests in investing or economics. This is not investment advice. You can find Darius at the links below: Twitter - @HedgeyeDDale LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusdale/ Hedgeye - https://app.hedgeye.com/

This episode features Dickie Bush, who played Center for the Princeton Tigers. Dickie currently lives in New York City and is an analyst at a macro hedge fund. Dickie also is a top-notch twitter follow, an excellent writer, and overall great guy. We discuss a wide range of topics, including Dickie's football career, habit formation, the internets implications on society, and his success with a ketogenic diet. Couldn't think of a better start to the New Year than having this conversation with Dickie. Personal Website - https://www.dickiebush.com/ Twitter - @dickiebush Substack - https://dickiebush.substack.com/subscribe

Joe Hawley is a former NFL offensive lineman, who attended UNLV. Joe played 8 seasons in the National Football League, after being selected in the 4th round of the 2010 draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Joe is the founder of the Hart Collective, a community for former professional male athletes, and hosts two great podcasts, Life After the Game and Quantum Coffee. Joe is also well known for his travels after his retirement, which he documented on YouTube at ManVanDogBlog. Joe has really cracked the code on finding and sustaining physical, mental, and spiritual health and has a special way of being able to articulate and understand complex topics. We talk Joe's career, travels, and how to find balance in a world of stop & go. You can find Joe's website and social media links below: Instagram: @joe.hawley LinkedIn: Joe Hawley Website: The Hart Collective Podcast: Quantum Coffee

Joe Barksdale is the man. He's an elite musician based out of Austin, Texas. He also played 8 seasons in the NFL after being selected in the third round of the 2011 draft by the Oakland Raiders. Joe also won a BCS National Championship with the LSU Tigers in 2008 and was an Army All-American in high school. In addition to being a stellar musician, Joe is a vocal advocate and champion for mental health causes, as someone who has mental illness and autism. Be sure to follow him on Spotify and check out his great tunes. Joe is a super genuine guy and has no issue with speaking the truth. This was a blast. Personal Website: https://www.joebarksdale.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2D2t42faoTbwWjhMgiVHxm?si=-7xyvl0dSDuAky4p_RJRMg YouTube (Music): https://www.youtube.com/joebarksdale72 YouTube (Tech): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz73a2X3T4TydzLyL-PP38g?view_as=subscriber%3Fsub_confirmation%3D1 Twitter: @jbdale72 Instagram: jbdale72

Marques Ogden is a former NFL offensive lineman, who attended Howard University. Ogden played five years for the Titans, Jaguars, and Ravens. Marques is now a keynote speaker and executive coach, in addition to being a best-selling author. In this episode, we talk Marques' ups and downs, how to get on top and stay there, and how to PIVOT to achieve your goals. You can find Marques' website, social media, and links to his books and courses below: Instagram: @marquesogden LinkedIn: Marques Ogden Twitter: @Marques_Ogden PIVOT Program: https://learn.elevate.ac/courses/marques-ogden?ref=bda269 Book: The Success Cycle

Recorded on December 9, 2020. Joe is former Division 1 player for Temple University. After multiple knee surgeries and experiencing chronic pain, he decided to step away from the game after his sophomore year and transferred schools. Joe's lost over 100 pounds since his peak weight and is now an avid runner. He shares the good and bad of his career and weight loss and how he got on a sustainable, healthy path. Joe is poised to do great things and I really enjoyed learning from him.

This episode was recorded on November 29, 2020 with Anthony Campanile. A former captain and all-conference offensive tackle for Johns Hopkins, Anthony and I discuss his MBA program at the University of Tennessee, his goal of dunking a basketball, and how he came to love football after a mixed relationship early on. You can reach Anthony on Instagram: @camp_a_delic54

This episode was recorded on August 3, 2020 with Colin Egan. Colin is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University, where he was a 2x All-American at offensive Guard. Colin resides in San Diego, CA and is a Mechanical Engineer at Lumina. We talk skill-development, his punk-ska band “Punkture”, the difference between winning and losing football programs, and Colin's success with Isagenix. This is a good one!

Recorded on November 17, 2020. This episode is an informative conversation with one of my best friends, Zack Toussaint. A fellow Johns Hopkins graduate and former offensive guard, Zack details the keys to his post-football weight loss. We also discuss how to find the right mix of diet and exercise and listening to your body, how to carry passion and drive over from football to other aspects of life, and biohacking. Zack also maintains a health and wellness blog and can be contacted at his website (link below) or on Instagram @ztous_health_wellness. toushealthwellness.wordpress.com vAelolUJJKqsDzB6pX3h

This episode was recorded on October 26, 2020 with one of my best friends, Laurence Okeke. Laurence played both offensive and defensive line for the Johns Hopkins University and is pursuing a career in medicine. He is an M.D. Candidate at the George Washington University School of Medicine and resides in Washington, D.C. In this episode, Laurence details his newfound love for running, how he meal plans around a busy schedule, and what the camaraderie and team aspect of playing football means to him.