The Rathletes Podcast

In this episode I was able to sit down with former JUCO college football player now business owner Chris Burns. Chris is the founder of Cereal Killerz cereal bar in Las Vegas, Nevada. Throughout this episode Chris talks about his love for the game of football, how life is as business owner, how he grew his brand to a million followers on TikTok, mindset when dealing with tough situations, and why he thinks his roster of NBA players can win the NBA finals. If you enjoyed this episode, could you please leave a review below? It should take no more than a minute of your time! It'll really help me spread the message to more people, and get guest to come onto the show.MESSAGE FROM THE ME: Thank you guys for the continued to support, we're 15 episodes in we're almost to a NFL regular season. Lol! It was a great to be able to interview Chris on the mic. We have conversations like this pretty often so to be able to give you a bit of insight into our minds was great. Chris is one of the most humble people I know, and is  always willing to help the next person whenever. This is episode is jammed packed with value, and a lot of perspective as well!Episode Resources:CerealKillerz Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thecerealkillerzkitchen/CerealKillerz TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecerealkillerzkitchen The Rathletes Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/therathletespodcast/The Rathletes TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@therathletespodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcThe Rathletes Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFRHjD1mJKWax-rOwvhkjAThe Rathletes Website | https://therathletespodcast.buzzsprout.com/Learn About Your Ad's:The Art of Success is a streetwear brand that empowers individuals to chase their version of Success. Their is no one way to define success, and no ones journey is alike. Success is the journey that you go through with the high's and low's which ultimate lead you to where YOU want to be in life.Website | https://theartofsuccess.us/pages/the-art-of-success-community

In this episode I was able to sit down with former teammate, and long time friend Bubba Bolden. Bubba is a standout athlete from Bishop Gorman high school, whom spent his college years at the prestigious University of Southern California, and University of Miami. Throughout this episode Bubba and I talk about his journey through Bishop Gorman, making a switch from quarterback to safety, why Ed Reed is a better safety than Brian Dawkins, having to leave his dream school, and how he managed to overcome his obstacles. If you enjoyed this episode, could you please leave a review below? It should take no more than a minute of your time! It'll really help me spread the message to more people, and get guest to come onto the show.MESSAGE FROM THE ME:Dope interview, dope story, and even doper person! Bubba has a lot of resilience, and has displayed that on, and off the field. I appreciate him coming on here, and being vulnerable without us about his situation at USC, and how it did not stop him from chasing greatness. Bubba is a stand up dude, and after this interview you'll have to question how can't you root for this guy!Episode Resources:Donta's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dtwill23/Donta's Twitter | https://twitter.com/dtwill23The Rathletes Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/therathletespodcast/The Rathletes TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@therathletespodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcThe Rathletes Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFRHjD1mJKWax-rOwvhkjAThe Rathletes Website | https://therathletespodcast.buzzsprout.com/Learn About Your Ad's:The Art of Success is a streetwear brand that empowers individuals to chase their version of Success. Their is no one way to define success, and no ones journey is alike. Success is the journey that you go through with the high's and low's which ultimate lead you to where YOU want to be in life.Website | https://theartofsuccess.us/pages/the-art-of-success-community

In this episode I got the luxury of sitting down with my best friend, business partner, and the Baltimore Orioles baseball player Donta Williams. Donta is a Las Vegas native, whom has dedicated nothing but positivity into his community, and been a role model for those around him, Throughout this episode he shines light on his experience with the game of baseball, how he take a leap of faith and trusted in his craft, life as a pro player, how he spends a whopping $20 dollars eating frozen yogurt and how just having someone their to listen to you as an athlete can be pivotal for your mental health. If you enjoyed this episode, could you please leave a review below? It should take no more than a minute of your time! It'll really help me spread the message to more people, and get guest to come onto the show. MESSAGE FROM THE ME: It's an amazing feeling to be back, and in the swing of things with this platform. I took a much needed break, and was able to asses the things, and direction I want to go with this podcast. I harp on the importance of Mental Health for Athletes, and unfortunately was not taking care of mine. This episode is important to me for many reason but the one that stood out the most was Donta mentioning the importance of "Pressing." In life we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to get the things we want, and try to have control over every little thing. However, we control nothing, and have to be grateful for every opportunity that we get. I'm a strong believer that if you put the work in, and do it organically everything will work itself out exactly how it's suppose to. With that being said, do me a favor today, and take a step back. Stop " pressing" look at how far you've came, and how close you are to getting to where you want to be. Episode Resources: Donta's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dtwill23/Donta's Twitter | https://twitter.com/dtwill23The Rathletes Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/therathletespodcast/The Rathletes TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@therathletespodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcThe Rathletes Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFRHjD1mJKWax-rOwvhkjAThe Rathletes Website | https://therathletespodcast.buzzsprout.com/Learn About Your Ad's: The Art of Success is a streetwear brand that empowers individuals to chase their version of Success. Their is no one way to define success, and no ones journey is alike. Success is the journey that you go through with the high's and low's which ultimate lead you to where YOU want to be in life. Website | https://theartofsuccess.us/pages/the-art-of-success-community

In this episode of The Rathletes Podcast we learn about former collegiate athlete, and pro basketball player Hank Thorns. Hank gives his perspective on how to overcome mental difficulties, the difficulties of transferring colleges, how to find an identity outside of sports, and why his father is his biggest inspiration. If you enjoyed this episode, could you please leave a review below? It should take no more than a minute of your time! It'll really help me spread the message to more people, and get guest to come onto the show. Follow TheRathletesPodcast on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therathletespodcast/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@therathletespodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFRHjD1mJKWax-rOwvhkjAWebsite: https://therathletespodcast.buzzsprout.com/MESSAGE FROM THE HOST: Welcome back to another episode you guys, we're 12 weeks in and the support has been great! I appreciate the little community that has been created that keeps coming back, and listening every week! This was a great episode that was done with Hank. Hank played a big role in the development in the basketball circuit in Las Vegas, Nevada today. A family friend that I grew to love at early age, and even somebody that I look up to today! Last Little Sprinkle:If you guys haven't already please leave a rating, and comment below it goes a long way for the growth of the platform, thank you :)

In this episode of The Rathletes Podcast we hear from our Host Gregory Rogers. Greggoryvreflects on how the past few episodes have been, his commitment to the podcast, and trying to find a flow in podcasting to help out our athletes. . If you enjoyed this episode, could you please leave a review below? It should take no more than a minute of your time! It'll really help me spread the message to more people, and get guest to come onto the show. Follow TheRathletesPodcast on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therathletespodcast/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@therathletespodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFRHjD1mJKWax-rOwvhkjAWebsite: https://therathletespodcast.buzzsprout.com/MESSAGE FROM THE HOST: Thank you guys for the support as always. The podcast grind has been good, and something I'm learning a lot about. If you guys could provide me feedback as to what you want to see, what you don't want to see, and how you've liked the first 10 episodes it'll be really great! Thank you guys again, as always and let's keep striving to shed light on these issues for our athletes. 

In this episode of The Rathletes Podcast we learn about former collegiate athlete Tyra Payne. Tyra reflects on taking chances on her self, growing up, and attending college in areas that weren't culturally diverse, the JUCO struggle, and how her struggle with mental health turned her away from the sport she loved. You can follow us for daily updates on IG/Tiktok: (@therathletespodcast)Please let us know your thoughts of each episode, and leave a rating below! Be apart of helping us grow the platform, and get in front of more athletes.Website: https://therathletespodcast.buzzsprout.com/MESSAGE FROM THE HOST: Thank you guys for your continued support, we've reached 10 episodes, and it has been an amazing journey thus far! I knew this episode was going to be a good one while being in the moment. But, after going back, and listening it was confirmed, and it was deep one as well! I really appreciated Tyra coming on, and sharing information about her struggles. From the vulnerability, and reliability was something that really resonated with me. I was grateful for her to come on the platform, and share her peace, and it's dope to see how far she has came with what she had to deal with! I hope you guys gain some value from this episode that you can carry over into your athletics career, or retirement phase. 

In this episode of The Rathletes Podcast, we learn about former Runnin' Rebel, and Hometown Hero Anthony Marshall (@antmarz3). Anthony reflects on his love for the game developing on the black top, loyalty to his peers, dealing with injuries that weren't spoken of, and tragedy  striking while playing the game he loves. You can follow us for daily updates on IG/Tiktok: (@therathletespodcast) Please let us know your thoughts of each episode, and leave a rating below! Be apart of helping us grow the platform, and get in front of more athletes. Website: https://therathletespodcast.buzzsprout.com/MESSAGE FROM THE HOST: A great opportunity to sit down with Anthony and hear his story. Anthony had such a huge impact on the Las Vegas community deciding to go to UNLV, and becoming a hometown hero! I appreciate you guys for the continued support, and motivation to continue spread awareness on these topics. Please share with a friend, and athletes around the world that you know! 

From 10 Year NBA  to Author and Entrepreneur . In this episode of The Rathletes Podcast, we learn about retired NBA Player C.J. Watson. C.J. reflects on the importance of finding your role, his daughter coming into his life, the importance of family and funny stories from the NBA.  You can give C.J. Watson a follow on Instagram (@quietstorm_32) You can follow us for daily updates on IG/Tiktok: (@therathletespodcast) Please let us know your thoughts of each episode, and leave a rating below! Be apart of helping us grow the platform, and get in front of more athletes. Website: https://therathletespodcast.buzzsprout.com/MESSAGE FROM HOST:  THIS EPISODE WAS TOUGH.. I wasn't as prepared as I should have been, asked C.J. a question that I DEFIANTLY should've known the answer to. However, I decided I was not going to cut it out because I want you guys to see the importance of 1.Being Prepared more, and 2. Knowing that you're human, and we all make mistakes. It's about not making the mistake twice, and embracing yourself in full form. C.J. is a dope person, and looking back over it while editing i'm glad how the episode turned out. You guys will gain some good value from this episode by listening to C.J., because I know I did! So cheers, to another episode down, and to getting challenged during this time! Thank you guys again for coming to listen to another episode! 

From Junior College Superstar to Social Media Content Creator. In this episode of The Rathletes Podcast, we learn about former collegiate football player, and social media content creator Ezra Naylor. Ezra reflects on growing up with a loving family that allowed him to be himself,  dealing with a injury that took a toll on his mental health, his Junior College days, and how he found his love for content creation again.  You can give Ezra Naylor a follow on Instagram  (@ezranaylorjr).You can follow us for daily updates on IG/Tiktok: @therathletespodcast Please let us know your thoughts of each episode, and leave a rating if you can it goes a long way as we try and grow this message!Website: https://therathletespodcast.buzzsprout.com/MESSAGE FROM HOST: Thank you guys for coming to hear another episode it really means a lot to me as you guys grow with me on this journey! My favorite part of  this episode was being able to connect with Ezra, and him being vulnerable about his injury, and how it affected him! By the sound of it seems like I have known Ezra for some years but, this was actually our first conversation, and it was awesome to connect to hear his story. I hope you guys enjoy this episode, and get some value out of it, thanks again! 

In this episode of The Rathletes Podcast, we learn about former USC Trojan and professional football player Xavier Grimble. Xavier reflects on his roots in West, Las Vegas, and taking his talents to Bishop Gorman High School, the importance of Mental Health as an athlete, and why he feels that Antonio Brown is one of the best players he's ever seen play the game of football. You can give Xavier Grimble a follow on his socials: Twitter-(@justfollowzae23) Instagram-(@sincityzae85)You can follow us for daily updates on IG/Tiktok: @therathletespodcast Please let us know your thoughts of each episode, and leave a rating if you can it goes a long way as we try and grow this message!Website: https://therathletespodcast.buzzsprout.com/MESSAGE FROM THE HOST: Podcasting has been so fun! We're now 6 episodes in, and being able to hear each of these wonderful individuals stories has been amazing man! Thank you guys for all the support, and love that you've shown this far. This is probably by far my favorite episode to date solely for the fact that this is the meaning of life. I use to watch Xavier back in the day when he was in the early phases of his career, and say to myself "I can't wait to get like this guy!" He was a beast, and still is! Now having the opportunity to interview him, and just talk about our lives and journeys it always comes full circle man. Treat people right, be patient with yourself and your journey, and always believe that you're capable of much more than you think, and watch how things begin to work in your favor! My mission is to continue to unite athletes on this platform, and show that we're more than just our sport! Thank you guys again for the support, and cheers to many more!

In this episode of The Rathletes Podcast, we learn about retired basketball player Ray Smith. Ray reflects on growing up in North Las Vegas and moving to East Las Vegas, developing his work ethic in basketball, his loving mother and father, and overcoming tragedy in his basketball career. You can give Ray Smith a follow on Instagram/Twitter (@2mitty_). You can follow us for daily updates on IG/TikTok: @therathletespodcast WEBSITE: https://therathletespodcast.buzzsprout.comMESSAGE FROM THE HOST: As I reflected on this episode I really loved a lot of the information that Ray shared. One thing I took from the episode was the importance of realizing that we're all just human beings at the end of the day, before anything else. Treat yourself with care, and know that anything worth having isn't going to come easy. Also, stepping away from something that has been big part of your life for so long won't always be the easiest but have faith, and courage to know that you will find your way. Love you guys, and thank you for all of the support!

In this episode of The Rathletes Podcast, we learn about Professional basketball player Pierre Jackson. Pierre reflects on growing up in East Las Vegas, overcoming the repercussions of his actions, family, his love for the game of basketball, and getting his named called on draft night. You can give Pierre Jackson a follow on Instagram/Twitter (@pappygawd). 

In this episode of The Rathletes Podcast, we learn about former UCLA Women's Basketball player Chrissy Baird. Chrissy reflects on growing up in Wheaton, Illinois, sounding yourself with like minded people, support staff, and the mental side of over coming injuries. You can give Chrissy a follow on Instagram/Twitter (@ChrissyBaird32). 

In this episode of The Rathletes Podcast, we learn about former UCLA Bruins ball player Zachary Sweeney. Zach speaks about his journey as an athlete, getting trampled by Nick Bosa in high school, his close friends, the importance of family, and taking care of your mental health.

In this episode of The Rathletes. Podcast we learn about the host Greg Rogers. Greg speaks on his journey as an athlete, his mental struggles, and what life has been like after sports. We also get a chance to hear the plans that Greg has for The Rathletes. Podcast and what to expect moving forward.