Podcast appearances and mentions of Danny White

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek.Most productivity conversations start with systems, tools, and tactics. This one starts with something more fundamental: the quiet principles sitting right beneath the surface of your day that you've been walking past without noticing. Not because they're hidden — but because they're too simple to take seriously. That's what Heather Jo Kennedy's book For Starters is about, and it's why this conversation resonated with me in a way that felt less like an interview and more like a long overdue reminder.Heather Jo Kennedy is an author, speaker, and coach who grew up in the Dallas Cowboys organization — her father is quarterback Danny White — and that world of fundamentals, teamwork, and earned results is threaded through everything she teaches. Her book presents six core principles that she argues aren't just overlooked, they're statistically proven to change how you move through a day. We dig into all of them here, and the conversation went places I didn't expect.Six Discussion PointsGratitude isn't soft — it's structural. Heather shares the Duke University "Three Good Things" study, which found that a simple nightly practice of noting three positives can outperform antidepressants within two weeks. The real insight: gratitude is principle number one not because it's inspirational, but because it grounds everything else.Identity is the bedrock of productive impact. You can't make the difference you're meant to make if you don't know who you are. Growing up as a celebrity daughter, Heather watched identity get shaped by outside perception — and spent years reclaiming her own. That experience is at the heart of how she teaches this principle.Productivity is the means, not the end. Heather's definition — recognizing your unique purpose and acting on it — cuts against the idea that productivity is about maximizing output. We explored how that framing shift changes what you actually do with your time and energy.Frustration is a control signal, not just a mood. In the action chapter, Heather breaks frustration down to its root: you're either trying to control something you can't, or you're letting something control you when it shouldn't. Recognizing which one is happening is the first step to acting rather than reacting.Giving is the destination, not a detour. The Picasso line — "the meaning of life is to find your gift; the purpose of life is to give it away" — becomes a genuine lens here. We talked about what happens when you run every decision through the filter of am I adding value, and what that would do to the quality of everything we put into the world.Finishing requires humility, not just grit. The principle that landed hardest: sometimes quitting is a form of finishing. Clarity about whether a goal is wrong for you can't always come before you start — it often comes from the movement itself. Don't quit because it's hard. But quit when it's wrong.Three Connection PointsFor Starters by Heather Jo Kennedy — the book we discussed throughout this episode, and the best starting point for her workTimeCrafting: Stop Managing Your Time, Start Crafting It — my take on why "time management" is a broken concept, and how crafting your time changes the whole relationshipThe Lantern — my weekly newsletter — where I continue exploring these kinds of foundational ideas between episodesThe idea of overlooked principles is a quiet indictment of the way most of us approach getting things done. We reach for the system, the app, the strategy — and skip right over gratitude, identity, and the question of whether we're actually controlling what we think we're controlling. Heather's framework is a reset button disguised as a short book. If any of the six principles we discussed pulled your attention, that's probably where to start. Until next time, remember: stop doing productive, start being productive. See you later.If this episode resonated, I'm exploring ideas like these more deeply in my upcoming book, Productiveness. You can follow along as it takes shape at mikevardy.com/productiveness.

-Andy Staples wrote the article yesterday as we have constant chaos in discussions about what is best for college football's size of playoff andwhat's not—and mentioned that UCF's Danny White says we should consider bringing back the BCS formula in picking playoff teams-A potential mistrust in the voters is one reason why---and there was a comparison of what the committee's playoff rankings looked like vs.what the BCS would have put it at…who's against the BCS coming back???Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hour 3 of June 2, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk about whether Danny White has a point about going back to the BCS formula instead of a selection committee. Then, they talk about the changes to the College Football Playoff schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Playbook HR 1 5.27.26 Why Danny White is FOR a 24-Team Playoff by Fanrun Radio

In the first hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, Big Joe opens the hour with the QOTD, "What's the most annoying thing a Co-Worker has done to you?" Later in the hour, Lipscomb Bisons baseball Head Coach Jeff Forehand talks briefly with Big Joe and Nick Frazier about their approach in the  NCAA Baseball Tournament before they head down to Starkville. To finish the hour, Nick and Big Joe talk about types of motivational speeches. Listen to hear more. In the second hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, Nick and Big Joe talk about the CFP Expansion, and what is your favorite type of wedding? Later in the hour, the guys talk about who should be the next player to get a big paycheck for the Titans, and whether or not that should boost momentum for the Titans O-Line and others this season. In the third and final hour of the show, Big Joe and Nick Frazier discuss the highest-grossing football movies in history, Allen Jackson's final concert next month, the news of Tennessee linebacker Chaz Coleman not being present for the beginning of summer workouts, and to close out the show, America's favorite segment: What Day Is It and Celebrity Birthdays!

Hr 3 - Brad Hopkins talks Titans + Danny White’s take on CFP expansionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus coverage of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara reviewing their segment with Danny White, as well a preview of tomorrow's program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UT AD Danny White joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to talk Vols football, baseball, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UT AD Danny White joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to talk Vols football, baseball, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus coverage of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara reviewing their segment with Danny White, as well a preview of tomorrow's program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus coverage of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara reviewing their segment with Danny White, as well a preview of tomorrow's program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UT AD Danny White joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to talk Vols football, baseball, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UT AD Danny White joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to talk Vols football, baseball, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus coverage of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara reviewing their segment with Danny White, as well a preview of tomorrow's program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Hilliard has worked for some incredible leaders during his career, including Danny White, Gerald Harrison, Kevin White, and Stan Wilcox. He is a UT alumnus who fully appreciates getting to work with an incredible team of Vols leaders and colleagues. The first half of the conversation is a deep dive on those leaders and what he's learned. Then we get into how he learns and what he looks for in potential next opportunities. Hilliard is pursuing a doctorate in higher education and we talk about why the higher ed part of the degree is an asset for future ADs. Marcus shares what he learned from the "Leadership Knoxville" program and I talk about why I think more aspiring ADs and current ADs need to consider participating in these types of programs and rethinking their approach to LinkedIn to better connect with the business community. We wrap the conversation talking about the most overrated business advice Marcus has ever heard and applies it to today's college athletics. 0:00 Introduction2:58 Initiatives at Tennessee8:35 Working as a UT Alumnus10:37 Leadership Knoxville Program + LinkedIn Approach14:50 Learning from Great ADs (Gerald Harrison, Stan Wilcox, Kevin White, Danny White)21:28 Learning from Dad: Football Coach David Cutliffe22:55 Career Design24:22 Staying Ready - How Do You Study the Position?31:00 PhD in Higher Education39:55 Different Types of Institutions43:18 Most Overrated Piece of Business Advice47:15 HEA Road Trip Update - Thank You PILYTIX.ai & AD Vantage for SponsoringAD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.comOnrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue. Learn more: https://onrise.carePILYTIX is an AI tech company for higher education institutions and sports organizations. Increased Donations. Fast, Effective Targeting. Improved Performance. Learn more: ⁠https://pilytix.ai/ Game One is the apparel company that can outfit your teams in Adidas, Nike or Under Armour. Learn more: https://www.game-one.com/

Welp- the Neyland Entertainment District Venue Experience Extravaganza presented by whatever sponsor is official. ---------- TalkSports is LIVE Weekdays from 8-11 a.m. on Fox Sports Knoxville/ Fanrun Radio. Check Out our Socials: "@FOXSportsKnox" on Twitter/X, "FanrunSports" on Instagram and Youtube Jon- @Jon__Reed on "X" Cody- @Cody__McClure on "X" Sam- @_beard11 on "X" Bubba- @BrandonShown on "X"

FanRun Radio's Tony Basilio joins the show Our opinions on the Neyland Entertainment and Hotel

Hour 4 of May 1, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks with Jaden Keller, former Tennessee High Viking and Virginia Tech Hokie, who has been invited to minicamp with the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets to talk about his career. Then, Jacob has sound from Tennessee athletic director Danny White from the Big Orange Caravan. Also, he talks about ETSU's fourth transfer portal commit and new assistant coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny White wants YOU to tailgate at HIS Bars/Entertainment district. ---------- TalkSports is LIVE Weekdays from 8-11 a.m. on Fox Sports Knoxville/ Fanrun Radio. Check Out our Socials: "@FOXSportsKnox" on Twitter/X, "FanrunSports" on Instagram and Youtube Jon- @Jon__Reed on "X" Cody- @Cody__McClure on "X" Sam- @_beard11 on "X" Bubba- @BrandonShown on "X"

This hour featured conversation about Danny White's latest comments, Vol Football, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny White wants to capitalize on tailgating, and Cody is O.K with it! ---------- TalkSports is LIVE Weekdays from 8-11 a.m. on Fox Sports Knoxville/ Fanrun Radio. Check Out our Socials: "@FOXSportsKnox" on Twitter/X, "FanrunSports" on Instagram and Youtube Jon- @Jon__Reed on "X" Cody- @Cody__McClure on "X" Sam- @_beard11 on "X" Bubba- @BrandonShown on "X"

Danny White Gives Neyland District Update - The Playbook 4/29 HR 1

3HL - 4-29-26 - Hour 3 - Kim Caldwell, Josh Heupel & Danny White join the show from Big Orange CaravanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Apparently, there's been an online talking point of having UT Athletics cut funding from Lady Vols Basketball and Baseball and give it to Football and the Men's Basketball program... ---------- TalkSports is LIVE Weekdays from 8-11 a.m. on Fox Sports Knoxville/ Fanrun Radio. Check Out our Socials: "@FOXSportsKnox" on Twitter/X, "FanrunSports" on Instagram and Youtube Jon- @Jon__Reed on "X" Cody- @Cody__McClure on "X" Sam- @_beard11 on "X" Bubba- @BrandonShown on "X"

This hour featured conversation about the Vols early defensive alignments, a conversation with Danny White, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee Athletic Director Danny White joins the program as the basketball programs get set to embark on their March Journey, and spring sports roll along See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour featured conversation about the Vols early defensive alignments, a conversation with Danny White, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee Athletic Director Danny White joins the program as the basketball programs get set to embark on their March Journey, and spring sports roll along See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour featured conversation about the Vols early defensive alignments, a conversation with Danny White, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee Athletic Director Danny White joins the program as the basketball programs get set to embark on their March Journey, and spring sports roll along See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee Athletic Director Danny White joins the program as the basketball programs get set to embark on their March Journey, and spring sports roll along See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour featured conversation about the Vols early defensive alignments, a conversation with Danny White, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking down the Lady Vols situation Taking calls from listeners The Top 5 at 5:00

Jon & Cody believe that Danny White is ruining Tennessee athletics after endorsing a sinking ahip that is the Lady Vols basketball program. ---------- TalkSports is LIVE Weekdays from 8-11 a.m. on Fox Sports Knoxville/ Fanrun Radio. Check Out our Socials: "@FOXSportsKnox" on Twitter/X, "FanrunSports" on Instagram and Youtube Jon- @Jon__Reed on "X" Cody- @Cody__McClure on "X" Sam- @_beard11 on "X" Bubba- @BrandonShown on "X"

The Playbook HR 2 3.4.26: Danny White Says Kim Caldwell Has Done a "Great Job" by Fanrun Radio

UT AD Danny White joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to talk Vols football, Vols hoops, and Lady Vols hoops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus coverage of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara reviewing today's program with Danny White and Taylor Zarzour, as well as a look at tomorrow's program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus coverage of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara reviewing today's program with Danny White and Taylor Zarzour, as well as a look at tomorrow's program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UT AD Danny White joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to talk Vols football, Vols hoops, and Lady Vols hoops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UT AD Danny White joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to talk Vols football, Vols hoops, and Lady Vols hoops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus coverage of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara reviewing today's program with Danny White and Taylor Zarzour, as well as a look at tomorrow's program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All content from the Sons of UCF is brought to you by the law office of Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia. With a combined 70+ years of legal experience, WHG specialize in personal injury, workers comp, veteran disability, and SSI/SSDI cases. For more information, contact them at wernerhoffman.com, or call 1-800-320-HELP In this edition of ATK-Overtime, Eric Lopez, Trace Trylko, and Adam Eaton continue the conversation from Around The Kingdom as they discuss - Who was the best hire of Danny White's tenure? - How will Gus Malzahn be remembered? - Taylor Hendricks NBA career - Why not for UCF Softball? For more, check out the Sons of UCF YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@sonsofucf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UT AD Danny White joined Vince Ferrara and Ollie Lane to give his thoughts on the NIL landscape and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rocky Top Insider Cofounder joins the show Darrien Mensah entering the portal, but Vols not to recruit him The Top 4 at 4:00

Jon & Cody debate the state of Tennessee's athletic department. ---------- TalkSports is LIVE Weekdays from 8-11 a.m. on Fox Sports Knoxville/ Fanrun Radio. Check Out our Socials: "@FOXSportsKnox" on Twitter/X, "FanrunSports" on Instagram and Youtube Jon- @Jon__Reed on "X" Cody- @Cody__McClure on "X" Sam- @_beard11 on "X" Bubba- @BrandonShown on "X"

Danny White joins HEA to talk alignment with Chancellor Plowman, including how they are both builders and change agents. The conversation first talks about his doctorate degree in higher education as the dissertation design is similar to mine. We then jump back into the concept of collective bargaining in college athletics. White explains his philosophy of building a strong administrative team and why launching former deputies into AD jobs is a good thing despite needing to constantly replenish. I ask Danny about the pro sports model we're seeing in college athletics and how current athletic administrators can keep moving forward despite the hype of outsiders coming for AD jobs. HEA is presented by PILYTIX, an AI tech company for higher education institutions and sports organizations. Increased Donations. Fast, Effective Targeting. Improved Performance. HEA has partnered with AD Vantage for AD Insights and Coaching Hires. AD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts.0:00 Introduction2:10 Dr. White's Doctorate Dissertation5:25 Change Agents7:55 Becoming a Builder: Born or Developed?13:35 Collective Bargaining in College Athletics17:25 Danny's CBA Plan & Athletes.Org Plan21:20 Launching Tennessee Deputies into AD Jobs & Replenishing Roles Within31:22 Advice to Administrators Concerned about Outside Industry People Coming for AD Positions

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by former Tennessee baseball players Jared Dickey and Will Heflin to react to Danny White's decision to name Josh Elander the Vols' next head coach. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices