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Thurman Thomas sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares why he and his wife, Patti were all about teaching their kids about kindness. In addition he shares the life lessons his kids have taught him. Plus he also gives advice about adoption. After that we talk about his fantastic football career that landed him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Plus we talk about the work he and the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund did with Southern Recipe Pork Rinds. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Thurman Thomas  Thurman Thomas developed into one of the NFL's most versatile and dangerous offensive players in his 13 years in the league. He was also known as one of the team's most emotional leaders for the Buffalo Bills a team that won more games (103) than any AFC team in the 1990s. His ability to catch the ball as well as run with it was a key ingredient to the Bills' "No Huddle" offensive attack. In 1991, Thomas amassed more than 2,000 all-purpose yards, just the 11th player ever to do so.  Named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s, Thomas was selected first- or second-team All-Pro and All-AFC five times, and was voted to the Pro Bowl five straight years. Thomas retired as the NFL's ninth ranked rusher with 12,074 yards and added another 4,458 yards on 472 catches. He scored 65 rushing and 23 receiving touchdowns in his 13-season career. Make sure you follow Thurman on Instagram over at @thurmanthomas3434. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

Discussing his work which supports Mike Ditka's Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, assisting former NFL players in need & to celebrate Pork Rind Appreciation Day! Who doesn't like a good pork rind? Southern Recipe helps bring this segment to you. Topics of discussion: playing days, injuries, RB position, the playoffs - particularly the AFC Championship between the Kansas City Chiefs and his Buffalo Bills!Thurman Thomas is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League for 13 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills. He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.Thomas was an integral member of the Bills' early 90's teams that advanced to the Super Bowl a record four consecutive times.Thurman Thomas was first eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. In that year, he made it to the list of ten finalists, but was not one of the six players elected to the Hall that year. He was selected on February 3, 2007, to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Thomas joined his former quarterback Jim Kelly and wide receiver James Lofton in the Hall of Fame.Thomas, Steve Tasker, Andre Reed, Bruce Smith, Don Beebe, and Jim Kelly were the subject of the 30 for 30 film, Four Falls of Buffalo.His jersey number, 34, was retired by the Bills on national TV on Monday October 29, 2018 in honor of his achievements.

Jim Bob Morris joins Lisa Dent to talk about Mike Ditka's Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame event that helps retired NFL players in need of medical and financial assistance. The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund provides a wide variety of medical treatments to retired NFL players with little or no means to pay for medical care. […]

Don Horn dreamed of playing football as a kid in the 1950's. He became an All-American quarterback in college, playing for legendary SDSC coach Don Coryell and winning an NCAA National Championship alongside future Hall of Famer, John Madden and Joe Gibbs. In 1967, Don was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 1st round (25th overall) and had a legendary career playing for coach Vincent Lombardi. during his career, Don played in some of the most iconic football games in history including the infamous Ice Bowl (Green Bay vs Dallas Cowboys) and Super Bowl II (vs the Oakland Raiders). Today Don continues his relationship with the NFL through alumni events and the non-profit Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund which helps former players who need assistance with financial and medical help. 

PODCAST SPECIAL: Carl Eller, Pro Football H - O-F DE On Behalf Of Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund by Ed Lane

Kyle Turley is a well-known All-American football player for San Diego State who has won several awards and accolades for his NFL career. In his experience with NFL medical and pharmaceutical practices, painkillers were dispensed without any oversight and often without informed consent. This practice left Turley with an addiction to painkillers and a serious back injury. In 2014, Turley was one of more than 500 former players who took part in a class action lawsuit against the NFL alleging similar complaints. At 34, he was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and in 2015 he was diagnosed with early onset of Alzheimer's disease. Turley also has a seizure disorder. He deals every day with serious symptoms of these neurological disorders, and now uses cannabis in place of prescription medication–a choice, he says, that's saved his life. Now, Turley has founded the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing medical care and other forms of assistance to retired NFL players in need. His goal is to research the effectiveness of cannabis in treating depression and chronic pain, and help advance policy change regarding the use of cannabis in professional sports. In this episode, listen to Turley sing praises for the many uses of CBD and cannabis–from building immunity to COVID-19 to treating a tooth abscess. Tune in to hear his experiences and his passion for natural, alternative medicine when it comes to people like Gary, who have experienced cognitive and bodily illness or injury and who are just looking for relief and change.   What You'll Learn:  How Kyle has helped over twenty people with positive COVID-19 tests using CBD and cannabis What CBD and cannabis have to offer a person with brain or body injuries that prescription pills cannot Why Kyle quit prescription medication cold-turkey and turned exclusively to cannabis And so much more!   Favorite Quote:  “Opinions don't really matter–CBD is a health care issue, and we need to start standing up for it as such.” Kyle Turley   How to Get Involved:  You can get a better idea of  Kyle Turley's cannabis journey by following him on Instagram. He is also an advocate for Revenant, and the co-founder of the CBD company NXPF. Gary Roberts is the founder and CEO of Pure Body Zen, a company based around creating and selling high-quality CBD products that work to heal mind and body alike. Gary considers hemp-based medicine a calling, and his organization, along with the world-class team that runs it, reflects his passion. You can learn more about Pure Body Zen on their site, on LinkedIn and on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to visit the show on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review! We love hearing from you! -- We bring unbiased content from opposing views to give you nothing but the facts about Hemp CBD and Cannabis. Helping people understand the benefits of Hemp CBD and Cannabis, removing the fear of the unknown, and dispelling myths and presenting facts. Are you unsure about Hemp-Derived CBD and Cannabis but are interested in learning more about the benefits of this alternative solution to big pharma? We will step out into the unknown to have a clear understanding of what is and isn't possible with Hemp CBD and Cannabis through success stories about health, business and more.

Podcast Special Ed talks about the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund and how the game has changed over the years with Former WFT Safety Ken Houston and Former Cowboys CB Mel Renfro

Podcast Special Ed talks about the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund and how the game has changed over the years with Former WFT Safety Ken Houston and Former Cowboys CB Mel Renfro

Pro Football Hall of Famer Mel Renfro talks about his career, the rivalry between the Browns and Cowboys during that time and both teams bouncing back, how the game has changed over the years and his work with the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andre Reed talks about his work with the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, the success of both the Browns and Bills this season, the improved play of Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen, the parity in the past compared to now in the NFL, staying in touch with his former teammates and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Superb Owl is coming and you're going to need some beer... It's time for the biggest football matchup of the year, which is also a great excuse for some killer parties.  The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers throw down in Miami this Sunday and we're ready for the party.  To prep for the festivities we sampled a few beers from the team's cities and talk about Super Bowl stats, food and beer stats, and pairing pork rinds with your beers. We kickoff with San Francisco's 21st Amendment's El Sully Mexican Lager, then move into Q2 with some Kansas City brew and Boulevard's Tank 7 American Saison.  San Fran comes back strong in the 3rd with Anchor Brewing's Old Foghorn English Barleywine and we finish out the game with a wildcard from Michigan, Bell's Hopslam. Fun fact... Super Bowl Sunday is also National Pork Rind Appreciation Day.  Seriously.  To celebrate this glorious holiday we're joined by Chef Reuben Wood who offers up pairing suggestions with a variety of Southern Recipe pork rinds.  He also shares some info on a contest at porkrinds.com running during the Big Game where they'll be giving away over $2500 in prizes and supporting the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund. No matter who your root for, make sure you're party is in point! ICYMI: More beer and food pairing Craft Beer and Cheese Pairing with Brick Store Pub's Bernard McCoy | Ep. 166 Beer and BBQ Pairing | Ep. 131

Today on The Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview NFL Hall of Fame Legendary Los Angeles Ram Jack Youngblood. Listeners can play in “The Great Comeback” by visiting PorkRinds.com. You can find Southern Recipe at your local convenient store or through the online store. To learn more about the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, visit: www.GridironGreats.org

BIO:After 14 years in the NFL, Johnson retired as the league's all-time leading punt returner. He is a three-time Pro-Bowler and was named Man of the Year with the Oilers and Falcons. His final season in the NFL was in 1988 with the Redskins. He is known as one of the first players to display elaborate celebrations in the end zone. Johnson is a member of the 1970s and 1980s all-decade team. He joins us today on behalf of Pork Rind Appreciation Day and Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund.TOPICS INCLUDE:His days as a punt returner.The beginning of celebrations in the NFL.Key moments in life that defined his faith.Life lessons learned.Bible Study in the NFL. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest is former NFL tight end Reggie Kelly. He played 13 years in the NFL with the Bengals and Falcons and played in college at Mississippi State. He was drafted in the 2nd round of the 1999 NFL draft by the Falcons. He is now the owner and founder of Kyvan Foods, launched in 2008 and is also the Author of the book-PREPARED: Body-Mind-Spirit. He joins us today on behalf of the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund and Pork Rind appreciation day.TOPICS INCLUDE:His thoughts on the Super BowlThe instant success of Sean McVay with the RamsWhat we can all learn from the PatriotsHow playing in the NFL prepared him to run a food companyWhat God has been teaching him recentlyWhat he learned during the process of building his company See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. DeWitt is a Vanderbilt University graduate who earned a full athletic scholarship after his first semester. He went on to become the starting defensive end for the next four years and was awarded The Wade Looney Award for outstanding work ethic. He continued his football career with the NFL Houston Oilers, NFL Europe Champion Scottish Claymores, Montreal Alouettes of the CFL, San Francisco Demons of the XFL, and several teams in the AFL including three seasons with the LA Avengers. His best friend from high school was who he looked up to and tried to model his playing style and focus. This friend went on to get first team all SWC his freshman year while Dr. DeWitt got second team all SEC his sophomore year. During his sophomore year, Dr. DeWitt’s friend was suffering with a nagging ankle injury. Unfortunately, he decided to take his own life because of the frustration he felt by not being at his best. After retiring from football, Dr. DeWitt earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Los Angeles Chiropractic College. His friend’s premature passing has inspired Dr. DeWitt to learn all he can about concussions and CTE. His ultimate goal is to have a clinic where those suffering with PTSD, CTE and Concussions can come to get treatment via nutritional advice, mental health counselling and chiropractic care as well as a place for the families of those suffering to get the assistance they need as well. He is a proud supporter of the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund and The After The Impact Fund. Dr. DeWitt can be heard on several radio shows from LA Talk Radio to ABC News Radio. He speaks on the future of sports as well as other natural ways to optimize brain function, eyesight and overall productivity. He has authored several, best-selling books on a variety of topics including Goal Setting, Golf, Concussions and CTE and a three-part series on Natural Vision Correction. Be inspired by John as he and ‘Tina chat about what happens after the impact. Connect with Dr John DeWitt at DrJohnDeWitt.com Links to charities John supports are http://gridirongreats.org/home/ and http://www.aftertheimpactfund.org/ Connect with ‘Tina Murray at http://tinamurray.com/ Connect with ‘Tina on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TinaMurrayInsideAngle

ARTHRITIS RELIEF: The Future is NOW Show Guest: Dr. John DeWitt Baby Boomers are growing at a rate of 10,000 per day and are expected to maintain that pace for the next 19 years! Among them are those weekend warriors, the “Thanksgiving Day” football all-stars that are now suffering from their earlier athletic escapades. Dr. DeWitt supports the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund and the After the Impact Fund which supports former NFL players as well as military veterans. His mission is to create a clinic where all the services needed for these warriors of both the football field AND battlefield can be helped. Therapies will include addiction treatment, vocational training, biofeedback for CTE and PTSD, as well as cutting-edge Regenerative Therapies including Stem Cells and other Growth Factors that can eliminate arthritis pain. Dr. DeWitt believes that, if his best friend had had such therapies, maybe he would not have chosen to leave us so soon. He sees his friend in each and every patient that comes through his door.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Shannon Jordan, Executive Director, Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund. The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF) is a non-stock, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing financial grants and ‘pro bono' medical assistance to retired NFL players in dire need. The organization focuses on the humanitarian side of post-football related issues, which include coordination of social services to retired players who are in need due to a variety of reasons including inadequate disability and/or pensions. The GGAF's mission is to assist dire need retired NFL players who were pioneers of the game and who have greatly contributed to the NFL's status as the most popular sport in America. GGAF provides hands-on assistance to help retired players and their families deal with hardships they face after football. The services include medical assistance, transportation costs for medical evaluations and surgeries, housing assistance, financial assistance for utilities, medication, and coordination of services for food, automotive payments and childcare.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview NFL Hall of Fame Legend Barry Sanders, and Dr. Greg O'Shanick. They will discuss PBA.  There's been a lot of attention recently on the effects of sports-related head injuries, yet PseudoBulbar Affect (PBA) – a neurological condition that is thought to impact a significant number of people with brain injury– is absent from the dialogue. To help increase awareness of PBA as a treatable consequence of brain injury, Barry Sanders has joined the Tackle PBA campaign in partnership with the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund. An estimated two million Americans suffer from PBA, which is characterized by uncontrollable and sudden outbursts of laughing and/or crying. For people who have brain injuries and certain neurologic conditions,  PBA episodes can occur several times a day,lasting from seconds to minutes  these episondes can be exaggerated and occur spontaneously, often with little to no clear trigger. For more information, please visit  www.tacklepba.org

Our shows just keep getting better and better!  Ickey Woods stops by! He'll talk about the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides medical and financial assistance to former NFL players in dire need. Rudolph Foods has teamed up with Woods to raise money to support the Gridiron Greats through their annual Pork Rind Appreciation Day campaign, celebrated on the biggest football day of the year, the first Sunday of February. Ickey talks to us about the Fund and, of course, his career!  https://www.facebook.com/RudolphFoods An Advocate for Girls and Sports A new chapter for championing girls and women in sports begins with Champion Women, a non-profit organization founded by its CEO, Nancy Hogshead-Makar, a civil rights attorney, prolific scholar and speaker and Olympic champion. Hogshead-Makar is well-known for her passionate and effective advocacy, including strategic collaborative projects with individuals and organizations. Champion Women is committed to using sport to improve the lives of girls and women, bringing together nationally known and committed experts to its board and working committees.  www.ChampionWomen.org    

Everyone is stressed during the holidays, but truckers have an extra set of issues to worry about. Find out what they are in today's podcast. Links mentioned in the podcast are: Follow @DriverChrisMc on Twitter TD35: No Guarantees in Trucking A couple of short videos of my Roller Derby sister Email me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Picture of a tiny cut in an airline Paul’s truck weights website TD45: Riding Along With a Trucker TD68: This Is the Life. We All Have to Be Somewhere. This Is My life. Follow @raysunshine77 on Twitter Follow new listener Shannon @holden657 on Twitter We also talk about the Rudolph Foods promotion benefitting the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund and the Trucking Santas organization again (links below). Rudolph Foods links Rudolph Foods Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund Rudolph Foods on Twitter Rudolph Foods on Facebook Rudolph Foods on Pinterest Rudolph Foods on YouTube Rudolph Foods on Instagram Trucking Santas links Trucking Santas website Trucking Santas Facebook site Follow Trucking Santas on Twitter Current open wish lists Go directly to the wish lists on Amazon Donate directly via YouCaring.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein Mystery Feedback Song - Only a cheater would click this before listening to the podcast! You aren't a cheater, are you?