The Tajh Boyd Podcast

Ray McElrathbey is the subject of the movie Safety that will be streaming on Disney Plus December 11th. This movie chronicles Ray's experience as he navigates the collegiate space as an athlete, student, and parental figure. Ray adopted his younger brother Fahmarr and gained custody to avoid him from being gripped by the hands of DSS. In the powerful true story you'll see Ray as a football player at Clemson, a dad and a brother with Fahmarr, and a trailblazer that changed the NCAA forever. This is the stuff that heroes are made of. Thanks for listening to The Tajh Boyd Podcast and I hope you enjoy the movie.

I'd be lying if I said I knew we'd make it to this moment in time but we're here. We got football folks! The NFL is back and The Power 3 is intact and my first fantasy football team is complete. We get to see these young men put the pedal to the metal and get after it. Since most people get excited about skill players I wanted to talk about the unsung heroes..The Offensive Line. Joining me in this episode of the podcast is my former Left Tackle and current NFL OT Brandon Thomas. He can speak to it better than I ever could so enjoy it!

In this episode of the Podcast I'm joined by AJ Marshall as we discuss an array of topics ranging from The Kitchen to Lane Kiffin. We also get into the strategies and philosophical approaches of head ball coaches as they guide athletes into new beginnings. You'll hear our thoughts on what we can appreciate and also can't quite understand about the way some operate. This is a fun ride so strap in.

AJ Marshall Joins me to discuss the future of College Football along with the implications that will come because of the cancellation of Two Major Conferences within the Power 5 Structure. What A Time.

Byron Balasco Creator and Producer of Kingdom (Now streaming on Netflix) takes us on a journey where he discusses the road traveled that led to this point. With life's twists and turns many things are had to predict but I believe that this is just the beginning for Mr.Balasco. To give you a somc understanding of what Kingdom is Kingdom is family drama set in the MMA world by way of Venice, California. Alvey Kulina (Frank Grillo) owns Navy St. MMA with the help of his girlfriend Lisa Prince (Kiele Sanchez). He is willing to go through extraordinary means to make sure his fighters are taken care of, but all of this responsibility comes at a steep price. He has complicated relationships with both of his sons, Jay (Jonathan Tucker) and Nate (Nick Jonas), who are both struggling with their own identities and places within Alvey's life and gym. The show Kingdom is getting rave reviews across the web right now and Guardian of the Galaxy director James Gunn called Kingdom one of the "10 most underrated, binge worthy shows of the 2000's. Enjoy the podcast, make sure you watch the show and let me know what you think. Be Great

In this episode of the podcast PGA Tour Pro Doc Redman joins me to discuss Golf and his journey. Doc won the 2017 US Amateur Championship in dramatic fashion and has carried that momentum into the professional ranks. One of the quickest rising up and comers of the game today he discusses the mental fortitude that is needed to sustain success in a game that is predicated on handling adversity one swing at a time. IG: @doc.redman

With the growing conversations of police brutality, racism, and social inequities in America I wanted to bring someone on the podcast who could really break things down in a way that not only is informative but could provoke thoughts of intercession within our own communities. In this episode of the podcast you’ll be hearing from Dante Stewart. Stew is an accomplished author, speaker, teacher, student, husband, and dad. He is well versed in Theology, Black History, and Black Culture. He was also a teammate of mine at Clemson. He has been instrumental for me as I navigate my own plan of action to implement change right where I am. I learn something new every time I have a conversation with Dante and I hope that you will too. To keep up with Dante:Website: Dantecstewart.comTwitter: @stewartdantecInstagram: @stewartdantec

Eric Byrnes brings the energy in this podcast where we discuss, baseball, life, the human thought stream, and everything in between. His journey through baseball was fascinating in itself but he continues to elevate in each new venture that he takes on. For more information on his book, podcast, foundation, and documentary go to ericbyrnes.com and keep up with him as he goes the distance. 

Scooter is a TV and Internet personality whose reaction videos have amassed over 19 millions views. Scooter has built himself quite a brand it looks like he's just getting started. He has a clothing line, a gaming platform and is creating content at an unprecedented rate. In this podcast we cover a variety of topics ranging from trips to the grocery store to The Dallas Cowboys. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I have. Thanks for tapping in and make sure you hit that subscribe button as well.

Good News, Its draft week! The 2020 NFL Draft where dreams come to life, family’s fortunes get changed forever and you get a first-hand look at your newest crop of fantasy draft picks. I’m bringing you an agent but not just any agent. I’m bringing you Tory Dandy, agent for the stars and mentor/big brother to the games brightest young talent. The NFL can be the biggest gift you’ve ever received or a blow to the ego like you’ve never felt. How does one respond to adversity and who’s there to lend you a helping hand? In this podcast we discuss doing the little things the best way you can and how to be there for your guys when they need you. After all he is an agent for some of the best wide receivers in the land, how does one manage to make time for Deebo Samuel, Mike Williams, Alshon Jeffery, Sammy Watkins, Aj Brown, Hollywood Brown, Ceedee Lamb, Cesar Ruiz, Bryan Edwards, the list goes on. Find out what fuels Tory and what advice he got along the way in this podcast. To keep up with Tory follow him Instagram @tdandy1

Joining me in this episode of the podcast is AJ Vaynerchuk Co Founder of Vayner Sports and founder of Vayner Media. AJ is a lot of things he’s a serial entrepreneur, big time investor, and a visionary. In this podcast we’ll tackle some hot topics and you’ll get an inside look into why he has had the success he’s had and what drives him to be better every single day. AJ has jumped head first into the sports world and after this episode you’ll know that this is just the beginning. With multiple players being represented by Vayner Sports in the 2020 draft class we’ll hear Aj talk about his approach and the dialogue he has with his clients for the journey that lies ahead. To keep up with AJ Instagram @ajv

I was recently asked about the importance of spring and summer workouts for players at Clemson. The importance of developing leadership and building rapport with guys that you'll be battling with week in and week out. These times of bonding are vital but they are also different, each season comes with new challenges and new questions that need to be addressed. This podcast gives you a slight look into why they are important for a teams success going forward. Any questions or you want an opportunity to get on the podcast reach out to me @thetajhboydpodcast@gmail.com also you can follow me on instagram @thetajhpod Hit that subscribe button!

Jordan Palmer is one of the most heralded quarterback trainers in the country. A 7 year NFL vet himself he has seen a lot and done a ton for a position that is constantly under scrutiny and consistently drawing praise. There is a lot happening in the quarterback space in the collegiate and pro ranks and i'm thrilled to have him weigh in on what it takes to be in that top spot. Follow Jordan's Journey IG: @jordanpalmer IG: @qbsummit

Every single day you have to sharpen your tools, every single day you have to prepare because you never know when you need to be ready to fight for it all and slay that dragon standing between you and what you want.

This brief podcast stems from a question that I asked my friends on Linkedin "What is something your parents told you as child that resonates with you today?" This was a really active discussion and it was awesome to see complete strangers share so many similar answers. Exercises like these always show me how much we all have in common. We are more alike than we are different. You can get in to schedule a time to jump on the podcast or ask specific questions that you want an answer to below. Email: Thetajhboydpodcast@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram @Thetajhpod

Shelton Stevens Is currently a human performance specialist for The United States Army Special Operations Command. Shelton and his wife Stacie founded 13 Bar Performance a company that informs, educates, and provides all things human performance for the tactical and sporting world. Prior to the Special Ops Command and 13 Bar Performance, Shelton was in the collegiate strength ranks making stops at Florida State, LSU, and Southern Mississippi to name a few. This guy knows what it takes to get your body to perform at its most optimal level! You can find Shelton on social media @sheltongstevens & @13barstrong . To get a personal plan set in place for you visit 13barperformance.com

Kristi Dosh is well versed in the economy of collegiate athletics, particularly football. In 2013 Kristi published a book titled; Saturday Millionaires "How Winning Football Builds Winning Colleges" Available for purchase. She got her feet wet as an attorney coming out of college and then went on to become a Sports Business Analyst for Forbes, ESPN, and Entrepreneur amongst other outlets. We go more more in depth of the scenarios, benefits, and potential repercussions of the NIL conversation that will be integrated amongst collegiate athletics soon enough. Wild Wild West? We'll find out

Listen in! Aj Marshall is a good friend of mine who played Defensive Back at The University of Wake Forest. We join forces in this podcast to discuss numerous topics including the new Netflix Docuseries "Cheer" (Watch it!). We tap into the relevancy of college football bowl games and the upcoming super bowl between the Niners and the Chiefs. Throughout our conversation you'll hear how the game of football has helped us transition into the business sector. Hope you enjoy it!

There was some big news that came out of CU this past weekend. Travis Etienne, Clemsons all time leading rusher and All American RB decided not to declare for this years draft and has announced that he is coming back to school for one more ride. This decision shocked a lot of people and had some people scratching their heads. But there is always a “why” and I'm going to discuss that with a man who had to make a tough decision himself when he was in school. Its only right that (The Man) CJ Spiller joins me in the pod to weigh in on that the process that comes with a decision that big. We also discuss what a particular coach meant to him early in his career. Excited for you guys to listen. If you haven't already make sure you hit that subscribe button!

A wise person once told me, "Sometimes a man has to taste his own blood to understand he has to fight." And ow Clemson has tasted their own blood.

There are moments that define us all and you know it when you see it.

Jordan Jefferson hails from the state of Louisiana where he was the star quarterback from little league on into the professional ranks. He quarterbacked some massive victories for the LSU program and is revered until this day. He is currently coaching at Colorado State University where he embraces the role of leading and mentoring these young men during their journey. Jordan is the oldest of three brothers that played for the LSU Tigers with the youngest being superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson. He imparts some great wisdom on this podcast and I hope you can take something from it!Here's how you can follow Jordan's Journey.Instagram: @spacejamjordan9Twitter: @JJefferson9

In the first Fireside Chat, Mike is from South Jersey and we actually met for the first time during my time with the Pittsburgh Steelers where he was the equipment manager. Mike served in that same role with the Villanova University. He is currently working back in Jersey and enjoys more traditional lagers as opposed to these newer IPA's. We talk about his time in the equipment space and he gives his take on the game of football. This is the first of the Fireside Series where we will talk about what you want to talk about. Make sure you hit that subscribe button and if you want to get in on the Fireside chats email me at thetajhboydpodcast@gmail.com Blue Wire thanks UNTUCKit for sponsoring the podcast this week.

We take a dive into James' life, upbringing, football career, and his thoughts on this current Ohio State Football Team. James was a standout football and hockey player by way of Wayzata, Minnesota. He went on to play for the Buckeyes of Ohio State and etched his name into the history books. Among his achievements on the field there was him being crowned a 2x Big Ten Defensive Player of The Year and a 3x Consensus All American. He went on to be drafted 35th overall by the St. Louis Rams and had a stellar 8 year NFL career. He is currently a college football analyst for The Big Ten Network. Here's how you can keep up with James. SocialInstagram: @jlaurinaitisTwitter: @jlaurinaitis55

Mike Golic Jr. is a television personality for ESPN's Golic & Wingo. The former Notre Dame football star dives in on various topics with me and offers some valuable insight about his journey on the field and off. I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Keep up with Mike when you're not seeing him on TV. - Twitter: @mgolicjr57 Instagram: @mgolicjr57

Woody Dantzler was a record setting quarterback during his time at Clemson. He was the first player in NCAA history with 2000 yards passing and 1000 yards rushing in a season. He is a entrepreneur, mentor, public speaker, and family man. Woody is grounded in faith and is a firm believer in being intentional with your actions. Heres how you can keep up with his journey and bring him to a venue near you. Facebook: @DantzleriiiInstagram: @woodydantzleriiiEmail: info@dantzleriii.com

A recap of Clemson's ACC Championship win. The playoff picture was unveiled, now what do we expect going forward? Check out more great podcasts at bluewirepods.com.

Thomas came from humble beginnings and ascended to greatness on and off the gridiron. In High School he was rated as one of the top rated running backs in the country, after choosing to attend The University of Virginia he shattered and still holds numerous records. After his Consensus All American year Thomas Jones was the #7 pick of the 2000 NFL Draft. He was recently nominated for the 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame. Thomas has accomplished many things but his grit, determination, and upbringing tells you that he's far from done. He is currently in Hollywood where he is an Actor, Model, and App Developer.

Clemson cruised to a 38-3 victory over the Gamecocks of South Carolina and extended their win streak to 6 straight in this rivalry. In this pod there is a short story of my first experience playing in this matchup and my thoughts on what UofSC needs to do to gain some ground. Check out bluewirepods.com for more content!

Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 18 books including multiple best-sellers: The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First, The Power of Positive Leadership and The Power of a Positive Team. His latest book is The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.Jon has been a force in the leadership and growth community and has been a great friend to me. Here’s how you can keep up with his journey.IG: @jongordon11Twitter: @jongordon11

Max Browne is a prominent member of Gary Vee's VaynerMedia. Max was heralded as the number one quarterback in the country by virtually every recruiting service coming out of high school. From Southern Cal to The Univ. of Pittsburgh, Max has taken what football has given him and applies those experiences to his everyday walk and he shares them in open dialogue quite frequently. Max is also a College Football Analyst with Sirius XM, Stadium, and Southern Cal Athletics. You can keep up with his journey on social at Twitter: @maxbrowne4Instagram: @maxbrowne

It was Clemson's last home game of the year which meant it was Senior Day. How does it feel to be on that hill by yourself? And a sneak peek into a new segment rolling out that will make this the most interactive podcast you listen to! Be sure to check out bluewirepods.com

Tyler Harris is an Entreprenuer, Speaker, and Influencer. He owns a successful niche insurance agency with close to 100 agents across the US, where he serves as the Chief Development Officer. Tyler dove head first into social media 3 years ago as a way to give back. Since then he has put out over 5,000 pieces of content- 2 podcasts, a daily and weekly vlog, with a combined weekly reach of over 49 million people. Most importantly, he is a husband and father to the two loves of his life. For more podcasts heck out bluewirepods.com.IG: @tylerjackharris YouTube: Tyler Jack Harris

This is the first game Clemson played since the initial CFP rankings dropped. Well it was statement Saturday for the Clemson Tigers and they won big. With a score of 55-10 the Tigers ran through the Wolfpack of NC State and did it in style. Talking ball with me is former superstar running back Reggie Merriweather and we discuss a little bit of everything in regards to college football in this episode of the pod. When you finish make sure you hit that subscribe button and check out bluewirepods.com for more content.

Clemson went on to dominate Wofford University with a score of 59-14. A brief recap of the Tigers victory and what I wanted to see from them. For more podcasts, check out bluewirepods.com.

A reflection of my High School football team's identity and how it helped mold me. Remember we're stronger together than we are alone. For more pods check out bluewirepods.com.

Joining me today is one of the best in the business. Quincy Avery is a Quarterback trainer and mentor to some of the most elite QB's at all levels, from the time that they're in little league and up in to the professional ranks. He tells us who he is, where he came from, and why he's here to stay. We also discuss the evolution of the position and what it takes to be a top gun in the game of football. I hope you enjoy the show and if you haven't already hit the subscribe button! Quincy Avery Social:Instagram- @QuincyaveryTwitter- @Quincy_AveryWebsite: Qbtakeover.comBlue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Axios Sports and Indochino. Try Axios Sports free at sports.axios.com and go to indochino.com to get fitted for a custom tux using promo code BLUEWIRE.

The Louisville cardinals were flying high headed into this match up against the Clemson Tigers. They won 5 straight and looked to be picking up steam along the way while putting up video game numbers on offense. Well they got shot outta the sky this past weekend and the Tigers had a decisive 45-10 victory. Recapping the game with me is former Clemson running back and sideline analyst Reggie “Bulldog” Merriweather. Towards the end of the podcast you will hear a little mini segment called the good, the bad, and the bounce back. This will be a weekly occurrence. I hope you enjoy and if you hadn’t hit the subscribe button yet make sure you do! For more podcasts, check out bluewirepods.com!

Today on The Tajh Boyd Podcast, joining me is The University of South Carolina's All Time Leading Scorer Elliott Fry. He made headlines with some comments he had critiquing Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney. He voiced his displeasure with the handling of the young Tiger kicker and we get some insight into why he felt the way he did. As a kicker himself he takes us into the mind of one of his own and goes in to detail how he approaches every game. Thanks for listening and make sure you hit that subscribe button! For more podcasts check out bluewirepods.com, and Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Shipstation & Roman. Try Shipstation free for 60 days by going to shipstation.com and entering promo code Blue and go to roman.com/bluewire to get a free online visit & free two day shipping.

Clemson was on a mission to seek and destroy a Florida State team that was riding high following a pair of victories in back to back weekends. They handled business winning the game 45-14 but there's more food on the table. Legend CJ Spiller joins me in talking about the victory and what we can expect from the Tigers going forward. Thank you for tuning in! Make sure you hit that subscribe button and check out bluewirepods.com for more content!

Aaron Murray is a former quarterback for the University of Georgia where he is the SEC's all time leader in passing yards. He is currently a college football analyst and commentator with CBS Sports and hosts a podcast called punt and pass. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram with the handle @aaronmurray11. For more podcasts, check out bluewirepods.com. Thanks to our partners Axios and Harrys. Sign-up at Sports.Axios.com for your daily newsletter and Harrys.com/bluewire for a free trial on a delivery razor.

You guys are in for a treat with this one. Purple Heart Recipient Daniel Rodriguez joined me for a closer look at what and how life has shaped him to be the man that he is today. We played football together at Clemson University and it didn’t stop there. He was also a member of the Los Angeles Rams. He’s done some incredible things thus far and it seems as if life is just getting started for him. Take a listen and check out bluewirepods.com for more podcasts!

Clemson wins a close one over UNC headed into the bye week, but the Tigers dropped to #2 in the rankings. But, the team and fan base get to reflect and refresh to close out the month of September. For more podcasts, check out the newly redesigned bluewirepods.com.

Tajh Boyd brings you his first podcast with guest Bruce Feldman. They discuss the run that Clemson is on comparing it to other NCAAF dominant teams of the past. Looking back on Bruce's career and his books, and a deeper discussion. For more podcasts, check out the new bluewirepods.com.

Tajh Boyd introduces the newest podcast on the Blue Wire network.