PFRPA Podcast

Mike Tice joined the PFRPA Podcast Series to talk about his 30+ years as an NFL player and coach.

Episode 31 of the PFRPA Podcast Series features former Dallas Cowboys tight end and three-time Pro Bowler Doug Cosbie.

Retired NFL player Steve Doolittle goes down memory lane in Episode 30 of the PFRPA Podcast Series as he discusses playing college football and his time in the NFL. He also shares how an acting career kicked off his transition to life after football.

Retired NFL Player Slade Norris joined Episode 29 of the PFRPA Podcast Series to talk about his time as an NFL linebacker and youth football reimagined through National Flex Football.

Episode 28 of the PFRPA Podcast Series features Dave DesRochers, former Seattle Seahawks player and VP of Sale at PATH2HappiSuccess.

Retired NFL player Brandon Doman joins Episode 27 of the PFRPA Podcast Series. He tells the story of his "welcome to the big leagues" moment with the San Francisco 49ers, shares how he went from quarterback to coach at BYU and shares what he's been up to after retirement.

William Roberts is the guest on Episode 026 of the PFRPA Podcast Series. Roberts played 13 seasons in the NFL after being selected in the first round (27th overall) by the New York Giants in 1985. Roberts shares an insider’s perspective on what it was like to be an offensive lineman for the Giants during his era, and his transition to life after football.

Episode 25 of the PFRPA Podcast Series features retired NFL player Jamarca Sanford. Jamarca sat down during Super Bowl week to talk about the brotherhood that exists in the NFL and transitioning to life after football.

Al Smith is a retired NFL All-Pro linebacker, author, motivational speaker and an NFL Alumni Association Board Member. In Episode 24 of the PFRPA Podcast Series, Al shares memories of training day and his draft experience, as well as playing against greats of his era. You also don't want to miss his thoughts about the mindset that it takes to survive inside and outside the arena.

Dave Robinson is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was a defensive force for Lombardi's Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl 1. He joins the PFRPA Podcast Series to discuss life after the game and reflect on his great moments as a player. Hosted by Brian DeMarco.

In Episode 22 of the PFRPA Podcast Series, PFRPA's CEO/Executive Director Bob Schmidt talks about making a difference for retired players.

Episode 021 of the PFRPA Podcast Series features Hall of Famer and PFRPA Board Member, Mike Singletary. This episode was filmed on location at the Mavs Gaming Hub during the inaugural #GridironGaming Tournament. You won't want to miss Singletary's thoughts on eSports, as well as the moment it all clicked for him in the NFL.Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=enFollow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

Episode 020 of the PFRPA Podcast Series features Pro Football Hall of Famer & PFRPA Board Member, Jack Youngblood. This episode was filmed on location at the Mavs Gaming Hub during the inaugural #GridironGaming Tournament. Jack shares his thoughts on the growing eSports industry, and how it can offer many opportunities for retired NFL players. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=enFollow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

Episode 018 of the PFRPA Podcast Series features @coachbobking, former strength & conditioning coach and 3-time Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys.Outside of football, King was the push coach for the US Skeleton team at the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics, winning two gold medals and one silver medal. He was also the strength & conditioning coach for the Dallas Mavericks. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=enFollow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

Episode 018 of the PFRPA Podcast Series features @coachbobking, former strength & conditioning coach and 3-time Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys.Outside of football, King was the push coach for the US Skeleton team at the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics, winning two gold medals and one silver medal. He was also the strength & conditioning coach for the Dallas Mavericks. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=enFollow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info. 

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We sat down with QB Coach, Chris Hixson, while in Nashville for the NFL Draft. He is our featured guest for episode 015 of the PFRPA Podcast Series.Hixson, a Univ. of Rhode Island Hall of Fame QB, has more than 35 years of football experience. He's the owner and lead coach of Trent Dilfer's QBIQ, a pre-snap reading system that provides developing quarterbacks a professional-level understanding of how to read defenses.Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=enFollow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

Episode 014 of the PFRPA Podcast Series features longtime Washington Redskins great, Joe Jacoby.Jacoby is a member of the NFL's All-Decade team of the 1980s, and was an integral member of the Redskins vaunted "Hogs" offensive line. He won 3 Super Bowls during his tenure in Washington, helping to anchor both sides of Joe Gibbs’ offensive line. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=enFollow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

Episode 013 of the PFRPA Podcast Series features Positive Athlete President/CEO Scott Pederson. Positive Athlete, along with its spokesperson and NFL great, Hines Ward, is helping to celebrate and reward inspiring student-athletes that have given back to their communities. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=en Follow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/ Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/ Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

Former NFL offensive lineman, Sid Abramowitz, joins the PFRPA Podcast Series to share his experience entering the marketplace after retiring from the NFL. Also, you won't want to miss his thoughts on mental health. Visit www.pfrpa.com for more information.

Episode 011 of the PFRPA Podcast features Hall of Fame offensive lineman and PFRPA Board Member, Ron Mix. Listen as he discusses media coverage during his era, and what it was like taking a stand against discrimination.

Former NFL DE, Corey Jackson, joins the PFRPA Podcast Series to share his journey from college basketball to the NFL. Now, as an entrepreneur, Corey's passion includes connecting former players with business opportunities.

Former pro tennis player, Dick Stockton, visited with PFRPA to discuss "Boots on the Court" and how this program gives back to military veterans and their families. As a player, Stockton was ranked as high as #8 in the world, but he now uses the game of tennis for a greater purpose.

Finding that passion after football can be hard for many retired players. For retired Cardinals TE, John Bronson, he found that passion by starting a stroopwafel company with Femke Veelenturf. John discusses his entrepreneurial journey after the game.

Jeff Yeates played for more than a decade in the NFL for the Bills and Falcons. He joined host Brian DeMarco to discuss life after the game and what it was like playing alongside Hall of Famers.

Episode 006 of the PFRPA Podcast hosted by Brian DeMarco features college and pro football Hall of Fame defensive end Jack Youngblood, who played for the Florida Gators then 14 seasons for the Los Angeles Rams, tallying over 150 sacks in his career and famously playing in Super Bowl XIV with a broken leg. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=en Follow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/ Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/ Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

Episode 005 of the PFRPA Podcast hosted by Brian DeMarco features Darrell Thompson who played running back in college for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=en Follow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/ Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/ Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

Episode 004 of the PFRPA Podcast hosted by Brian DeMarco features executive director Bob Schmidt, who played quarterback for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and then the University of Southern California before declining a chance to play for the New York Titans of the AFL. Schmidt reminisces about his journey from Bakersfield, California, which includes the evolution of the helmet, comments about his time in South Bend and ends with his transfer back home to Cali. He then discusses his relationship with Willie Wood, a Hall of Famer with the Green Bay Packers, from teammate to lawyer to guardian. He also shares his thoughts on Al Davis. Schmidt talks about the time he faced Woody Hayes and Ohio State and his USC teammates who included Ron Mix and a pair of twins who turned Hollywood. DeMarco then puts him on the hot-seat to discover the coldest game and the hardest hit, both which bring up some bad memories including a freezing day in Indiana and a knock from Mike Ditka. The 6’4’’ Schmidt, who also was an all-american basketball player, continues with his thoughts about big game atmospheres at every level and advice he would give to his younger self, which involves keeping the game alive and possible solutions for concussions. The podcast closes with Schmidt sharing the heart of the PFRPA and their goal to create benefits and programs for retired players as a result of the Fred Dryer lawsuit. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=en Follow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/ Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/ Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

Episode 003 of the PFRPA Podcast, hosted by Brian DeMarco features NFL Hall of Famer, Jewish Sports Hall of Famer and AFL Champion Ron Mix, who played offensive tackle in the NFL for 11 seasons. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=en Follow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/ Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/ Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

The 2nd episode of the PFRPA Podcast hosted by Brian DeMarco features Louisiana sports Hall of Famer and Super Bowl XII Champion Billy Joe DuPree, who played tight end in the NFL for 11 seasons - all for the Dallas Cowboys. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=en Follow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/ Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/ Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

The inaugural episode of the PFRPA Podcast hosted by Brian DeMarco features Hall of Famer and Super Bowl XVIII Champion Mike Haynes, who played cornerback in the NFL for 14 seasons. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=en Follow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/ Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/ Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.