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Intangible Podcast

Chris Spencer

Welcome to the Intangible Podcast. We sit with professional athletes, coaches and experts to uncover the intangible qualities that drive peak performance. Through our conversations we discover the strategies, mindset shifts, and hidden strengths that elevate athletes to new heights.

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#89
September 8 · 52 min
Shay Hodge | He Broke Every Ole Miss Receiving Record - Then Went Undrafted
Shay Hodge became the first 1,000-yard receiver in Ole Miss history, finished with 173 catches, 2,646 yards and 22 touchdowns, made First Team All-SEC, and caught the 86-yard touchdown that beat Tim Tebow's Florida Gators in 2008. Then he went undrafted. In this conversation Shay tells the story he's rarely told in full: the acne medication that quietly deteriorated the cartilage in his knee, playing his record-breaking senior season unable to bend down, failing the physical with the 49ers, and the depression that followed when football walked away from him. He talks openly about the suicidal thoughts, what his son meant in that stretch, and the years he spent trying to fix a knee just to prove he was who he always said he was. We also get into how a kid from Morton who didn't even like getting hit ended up in the SEC, and why he asked the defensive back who was beating him every day in practice to explain exactly how. Shay is now the wide receivers coach at Jones College after running the offense for an 11-1 state championship team at Jackson Academy, and he gets real about recruiting: why chasing the logo is the mistake he sees most, why production beats potential in the portal era, and the biggest lie kids and parents believe about how offers get handed out. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#88
August 18 · 36 min
James Townsend | Why This NFL Receiver Walked Away From The Bears
James Townsend ran a 4.3 forty, benched 455, and had a 45 inch vertical. He started as a freshman at Iowa, transferred to Rutgers, and made it to the Chicago Bears. Then he walked away. In this conversation he tells me why. About a year and a half before he left the league, James attempted to take his own life under the weight of custody battles, court dates, racism, and a version of success that had stopped meaning anything. He made the decision that he could not be great on the field until he was great in his own head. So he stepped away to heal. Today he is a father of four, a former CrossFit and masters weightlifting record holder, the owner of The Brave One Gym, and a voice that hundreds of thousands of people turn to for fatherhood, fitness, and mindset. We get into growing up in the South Bronx with three ways out. Having a daughter at 17 and the moment he decided being present mattered more than the money. Learning what it meant to be a Black man in sports with nobody there to teach him. Forgiving the father who was never there, and what holding that anger was actually costing him. And the day his ten month old daughter walked over to a dumbbell in his gym and started snatching it, which became the beginning of everything he shares publicly today. If you have ever wondered whether the mental side really matters as much as the physical, James says it is 80 percent mental and 20 percent physical. This episode is the proof. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988 in the US to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 24 hours a day. Follow James Townsend Instagram at thejamestownsend TikTok at kinghumbleddaily Training at tbotraining The Intangible Podcast is where elite athletes and coaches break down the traits that actually got them there. The things that never show up in a stat line. Hosted by Chris Spencer, retired NFL center. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. This episode is brought to you by Team IQ. The recruiting process is one of the biggest decisions you will ever face for your child, and talent alone is not enough. Coaches are looking for composure, coachability, communication, and leadership. Team IQ measures those intangibles so your athlete stands out when it matters most. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#87
August 11 · 55 min
Jayson DiManche | "Undrafted Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me"
Jayson DiManche entered the NFL in 2013 as an undrafted free agent out of Southern Illinois and walked into one of the most stacked linebacker rooms in football, on camera, during a season of Hard Knocks. He was the eighth or ninth man on the depth chart. He was supposed to be a camp body. He played seven years across the Bengals, Chiefs, Browns, Lions and 49ers. In this conversation he breaks down exactly how he did it, and none of it sounds like what you expect. He calls himself lazy. He says the undrafted label was a gift. He explains why a linebacker who got manhandled on national television decided that was the best thing that could have happened to him in Week 1. We also get into the part of his story most people never hear. Growing up in Trenton, New Jersey, going back to Haiti as a kid and seeing what he actually had. Being bullied, then becoming a bully, and the exact moment he realized he was aiming his energy in the wrong direction. His parents divorcing while he was fifteen hours from home at Southern Illinois. The film session after his first NFL start where the entire defensive staff took him apart for forty five minutes, and why he now says that was the first time he was ever truly coached. And then there is the John Muir Trail. Fourteen days on the trail in 2020 with two former college teammates, a group of men over sixty who would not stop passing them, and three words from a stranger that Jayson says he would tattoo on his forehead if he could. Jayson now works as a private football and mental performance coach in Dallas, training athletes on the mental side of the game that most people leave to chance. If you are an athlete trying to make a roster, a parent trying to help your kid handle pressure, or anyone who has ever been told you were not the guy, this one is for you. Subscribe for new episodes with elite athletes and coaches breaking down the intangibles that actually got them there. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#86
August 4 · 47 min
Kyle Arrington | Intercepted Tom Brady Day 1 in the NFL... As an Undrafted Rookie
Kyle Arrington went undrafted out of Hofstra, got cut by two teams, and still became a Super Bowl champion and the NFL's co-leader in interceptions in 2011. In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, Kyle sits down with Chris Spencer to break down the mindset that took him from practice squad to starting cornerback for Bill Belichick's Patriots, including the story of intercepting Tom Brady in his very first practice with Randy Moss lined up across from him. Kyle gets real about growing up with almost no self-confidence, the imposter syndrome he felt sitting in a room full of Hall of Famers as a rookie, and why going to therapy every week has been one of the biggest factors in his success on and off the field. He also talks about building his nonprofit the Ball Foundation, writing his children's book Piece It Together, and the intangibles that carried him through eight seasons in the league. If you are an athlete chasing a dream that feels far away, a parent trying to help your kid build real confidence, or someone who wants to understand what actually separates the players who make it from the ones who do not, this conversation is for you. Subscribe to the Intangible Podcast for more conversations with elite athletes and coaches about the mental side of competing at the highest level. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#85
July 28 · 41 min
Jeff Byers | NFL Center Turned CEO: "The Ball Always Gets Snapped"
Jeff Byers was the best high school football player in America. Then he had hip surgery at 19, back surgery at 20, and a doctor told him he'd never play again. He came back, became a two-time captain at USC under Pete Carroll, played in the NFL with the Seahawks, Broncos and Panthers, and today he's the co-founder and CEO of Momentous, the performance nutrition company that supplies every NFL team. In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, former NFL center Chris Spencer sits down with his former teammate to break down the intangibles that carried Jeff from the locker room to the boardroom. They get into why discipline creates momentum and momentum creates motivation, not the other way around. Why the most consistent person in the building becomes the leader, not the most talented. What Pete Carroll did every single day that made him impossible to misread. Why the single most underrated performance tool for a young athlete isn't a supplement or a training program, it's sleep. And why the day football gets taken from you is the day you find out whether the game defined you or you defined the game. If you're an athlete trying to figure out what separates good from great, a parent trying to give your kid an edge that isn't another travel team, or someone building something outside of sport with the intangibles you earned inside of it, this conversation is for you. Jeff's line on the habit that separates good from great: the ball always gets snapped. Time waits for no one. You have to be ready, you have to have a short memory, and it's coming again whether you're ready or not. Subscribe for new conversations with elite athletes and coaches on the intangible traits that got them there, and drop a comment telling us which intangible you're working on right now. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#84
July 21 · 44 min
Maurice Hampton | LSU Champion Exposes What Agents Are Doing to College Athletes
Maurice Hampton Jr. walked away from one of the greatest runs in Tennessee prep history — Mr. Football, Mr. Baseball, drafted by the San Diego Padres, and an LSU national championship ring — and still had to figure out who he was when it all stopped. In this episode, Chris Spencer sits down with J. Maurice Hampton, one of the rarest multi-sport athletes in SEC history, to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to compete at the highest level, what nobody tells you about the transfer portal, and why the intangibles nobody talks about are the ones that determine how far you go. Maurice gets real about losing his identity after COVID and injuries derailed what was shaping up to be a legendary career, the moment he entered the portal with no safety net and no offers, and why he is now building Momentum Sports to protect young athletes from the predatory contracts and bad advice that almost nobody warned him about. He breaks down why the best baseball players in the world fail seven out of ten times and why that is the most important mental model any competitor can carry, what the 2019 LSU national championship team was really like in practice, and the one promise he made to his grandmother that he refused to break no matter what. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#83
July 14 · 43 min
Javon Patterson | How a 7th Round Pick Built a Legacy That Lasts
Javon Patterson was a 7th round pick out of Ole Miss who started over 40 consecutive games in the SEC, tore his ACL two weeks into his NFL career, and still squeezed out four years in the league before walking away on his own terms. Now he is back at Ole Miss pouring into the next generation through financial literacy, life skills, and the kind of mentorship that nobody talks about on SportsCenter. In this episode we get into the foundation his single mother built, what it really takes to earn trust as the center in the middle of an offensive line, how Devin Funchess three words mind like water helped him survive his darkest moment in the league, what young athletes in the transfer portal era are getting wrong about competition and development, and why his definition of success now is watching a young man set up his first LLC. This one hits different. Real talk from a guy who played the game the right way and then figured out what comes next. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#82
July 7 · 47 min
Marc Trachtenberg | Why Athletes Go Broke After Retirement (CEO Explains)
Marc Trachtenberg is the founder, chairman, president and CEO of Silk Title Co, leading organizations of over 1,000 employees across real estate and financial services. On this episode of Intangible he sits down to talk about the intangibles that actually built his career, and none of it is the version people assume when they see the success from the outside. Marc opens up about going bankrupt in his first business, the exact moment he realized the failure was his own fault, and how he rebuilt his mindset from the ground up. He breaks down what he calls the Degree of Suck, why hiring people smarter than you is the smartest move a leader can make, and why most entrepreneurs underestimate how many mistakes it actually takes to scale a company. He also gets personal about dropping from 345 pounds to 167 pounds while running his business, what pressure really feels like as a founder, and why he shows up for the athlete community trying to figure out life after the game. This conversation connects directly to what every competitor and every athlete in transition needs to hear: your second act does not care about your first act's resume, discipline is not one size fits all, and the hardest work happens when nobody is watching. If you are an athlete, a coach, or anyone trying to build the mental game behind the physical one, this episode is for you. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#81
June 30 · 43 min
Annie Bailey | Protecting Elite Athletes From Going Broke
Annie Bailey is a former Division I lacrosse player at the University of Colorado, a boarding school graduate from Culver Academies, and now a CEO and Equity Partner at Rise Sports Advisory — a firm built to help elite athletes build generational wealth, not just a paycheck. In this episode, Annie breaks down exactly why 75 percent of NFL players end up broke or divorced within five years of retiring, what the average two-year NFL career actually means for long-term financial planning, and why the identity crisis that hits athletes when the sport ends is just as dangerous as the financial one. She also pulls back the curtain on how Rise works with NIL athletes in college all the way through retirement — using a slow, steady approach to financial education that builds real discipline before the big checks ever arrive. We also get into the mental health side of this, including why Annie believes asking for help is still one of the hardest things for athletes to do, why trust and someone who makes you feel good are two completely different things, and why the most important word she chose to lead by in 2026 is nurture. If you are a young athlete, a parent of an athlete, or anyone trying to understand what financial success actually looks like after sports, this conversation is for you. Rise Sports Advisory: risesportsadvisory.com Follow Annie on Instagram: @anniemorschesbailey If this episode hit for you, share it with an athlete or a parent who needs to hear this. Subscribe, leave a review, and we will see you on the next one. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#80
June 23 · 35 min
Chris Copeland | "The X-Factor" Mindset
Six years grinding overseas. Multiple country jumps. Undrafted in 2006. Chris Copeland could have walked away from basketball more times than he can count, but instead he became Belgian league MVP, signed with the New York Knicks in 2012, and earned the nickname The X-Factor over 171 plus NBA games with the Knicks, Pacers, and Bucks. In this episode of Intangible Podcast, Chris sits down with former NFL center and host Chris Spencer to break down the mindset that took him from undrafted free agent to the NBA stage at Madison Square Garden. They get into the psychology degree that taught him people matter more than basketball, the mom who installed a no excuse mentality before he even knew what one was, and the night he proved to himself, not the world, that he belonged. Chris also opens up about where real confidence comes from, what most people get wrong about perseverance, why he is grateful for every setback he calls divine timing, and the wisdom he wants to pass on to the next generation of athletes who think success means never losing. If you are an athlete chasing a dream that feels far away, a parent raising a competitor, or anyone trying to build the mental resilience it takes to compete at a high level, this conversation is for you. Subscribe to Intangible Podcast for more conversations with elite athletes and coaches about the traits that actually got them to the top, the ones nobody sees on the stat sheet. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#79
June 16 · 52 min
Michael Ledo | Your Financial Advisor Is Just a Position Coach
What does it actually take to build generational wealth as a professional athlete? In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, Chris Spencer sits down with Michael Ledo, CEO and founder of Rise Family Office, for the unfiltered conversation most athletes never get to have until it is already too late. Michael is the nephew of Eugene Parker, the first major Black sports agent in America. He is a two-time Division II All-American running back whose ankle injury became the turning point that led him to build three athletic training facilities, develop over 100 Division I athletes and 15 NFL players, and eventually create one of the most distinctive wealth management platforms for professional athletes in the country. In this conversation, Michael and Chris break down why a shockingly small percentage of athletes are prepared for life after the game, what it really means to learn the language of money, and the dangerous difference between a financial advisor who preserves your wealth and a family office that grows it. Michael shares real client success stories from Jalen Smith and Jesse Bates and reveals the mindset shifts that separated them from the 78 percent of athletes who go broke within five years of leaving the game, even while 56 percent of those same athletes had financial advisors the entire time. This episode gets personal. Chris opens up about his own struggle with dyslexia and what it felt like to hide behind the helmet for years. Michael explains why most athletes are hiding too, why the helmet has to come off before real wealth can be built, and how vulnerability is the first step toward operating like a true entrepreneur. From the Five Whys method for finding your real motivation to the off-season calendar that Rise Family Office builds for every client, this is a masterclass in the intangibles of financial performance. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#78
June 9 · 54 min
Beno Udrih | Are You Coachable by Every Coaching Style?
Most athletes say they're coachable. Beno Udrih has a question that will change the way you see yourself. In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, two-time NBA champion, 13-year NBA veteran, and current G League head coach Beno Udrih sits down with host Chris Spencer to unpack the intangibles that took him from a small village in Slovenia all the way to back-to-back championships with the San Antonio Spurs. Beno gets honest about what it actually means to be coachable — not just with the coach who talks your language, but with every coaching style you'll ever face. He opens up about the Spurs' culture, what it was like watching Pop go at Tim Duncan as a rookie, and why fundamentals are the single most underrated intangible in any sport. He also shares the exact player development system that helped make San Antonio a dynasty, what he looks for in players beyond talent when scouting, and the question he asks every player on his G League roster at the start of training camp. From scrolling through a mock draft and not seeing his name, to winning two titles, to now chasing his goal of becoming the first European-born ex-NBA player to be an NBA head coach — Beno's story is about consistency, self-awareness, and what it really takes to stick at the highest level for over a decade. If you've ever questioned whether you belong, struggled to adapt to a coaching style that isn't your preference, or wondered what separates players who last from those who don't — this episode is exactly what you need. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#77
June 2 · 1 hr 7 min
Shan Foster | From Survival Mode to SEC Legend
Shan Foster is the all-time leading scorer in Vanderbilt history. His number is retired. He was named SEC Player of the Year, drafted by the Dallas Mavericks, and played professional basketball across four continents. But the story that made all of that possible starts long before any of that — in New Orleans, in an abusive household, learning how to survive by wearing different masks every single day. In this episode, Shan breaks down the intangibles that built him — not the accolades, but the actual wiring underneath them. He talks about how an abusive stepfather, a friendship with a kid named Neil Jolly, seven workouts a day in high school, and a father who gave him a calendar before anyone was recruiting him, became the foundation for one of the most decorated careers in SEC history. He also gets real about what nobody talks about — the identity crisis that hits when the game is over. Who are you when you're not "the guy" anymore? Shan goes deep on that, and on how a conversation with a mentor challenged him to do work that outlives him — leading him to co-found a charter school, fight violence against women, and become a keynote speaker on stages he never imagined. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#76
May 26 · 47 min
Janee' Kassanavoid | The Mindset Behind Becoming a World Medalist
In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, Chris Spencer sits down with Janee’ Kassanavoid, one of the most powerful and inspiring throwers in the world. Janee’ shares the mindset, discipline, and inner strength it takes to compete on the global stage, while also carrying the pride of her Comanche heritage into everything she does. From chasing big goals to handling pressure, overcoming setbacks, and learning how to trust the process, this conversation is packed with lessons for young athletes, parents, and coaches. This episode is a reminder that greatness is not just about talent. It is about identity, resilience, consistency, and the intangible qualities that help athletes rise when the moment gets heavy. Tap in to hear Janee’ Kassanavoid’s story and discover what intangibles drive her. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#75
May 19 · 48 min
Drew Davis | Why Talent Alone Won’t Get You to the NFL
Former Oregon Ducks wide receiver and Atlanta Falcons player Drew Davis joins Chris Spencer on the Intangible Podcast for a powerful conversation about football, identity, leadership, and life after the game. Drew’s journey took him from Denver to the University of Oregon, where he was part of one of the most exciting eras in Ducks football, to the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons. But this episode goes deeper than stats, highlights, and football memories. Drew opens up about the mindset it takes to bet on yourself, the reality of being an undrafted free agent, and what young athletes need to understand about preparation, patience, and purpose. Chris and Drew also talk about the transition athletes face when the game no longer defines them, why player development matters, and how the same intangibles that help you succeed on the field can guide you in life, leadership, family, and career. For young athletes, parents, and coaches, this episode is a reminder that talent may open the door, but character, discipline, humility, and self-awareness are what help you stay ready when opportunity comes. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#74
May 12 · 36 min
Emmanuel Adebi | They Said His Body Had Limits... He Proved Otherwise
On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit with Emmanuel Adebi, Vanderbilt tight end and former Cornell standout, to talk about the mindset, faith, and discipline it takes to keep chasing greatness when the road does not look like everyone else’s. Emmanuel’s journey is bigger than football. From competing in the Ivy League at Cornell to earning his opportunity at Vanderbilt in the SEC, his story is about resilience, belief, and finding strength in the things people cannot always measure. He opens up about his path as an athlete, the role faith has played in his life, and the intangible qualities that have helped him keep showing up with purpose. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#73
May 5 · 59 min
CJ Moore | Grit, Faith & Life After Football
On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, former NFL center Chris Spencer sits down with former Ole Miss defensive back and NFL safety CJ Moore for a powerful conversation about grit, resilience, faith, and the mindset it takes to keep going when the path doesn’t go as planned. CJ shares what it was like growing up in a small Mississippi town with no stoplights, working on the farm, competing with his twin brother, and building the work ethic that carried him from Ole Miss to the Detroit Lions and Houston Texans. He opens up about going undrafted, earning his way through special teams, learning to adapt in the NFL, and the mental and spiritual growth that came after football. This conversation is for every young athlete, parent, and coach who wants to understand what really separates athletes beyond talent. CJ’s story reminds us that the game can open doors, but the intangibles — resilience, adaptability, leadership, self-reflection, faith, and a never-quit mindset — are what carry you through life. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#72
April 28 · 28 min
Camee Adams & Marissa Coleman | Two Elite Athletes, Two Different Paths… One Truth About Success
What does it really take to reach the highest level… and stay there? On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, Chris Spencer sits down with WNBA veteran Marissa Coleman and professional fighter Camee Adams for one of the most real conversations we’ve had about mindset, adversity, and identity. These two athletes come from completely different paths. Marissa knew early she was destined for the WNBA and went on to build a 12-year professional career. Camee’s journey didn’t even begin until she was 26 years old, already a mother of two, stepping into a fight gym for the first time . Two different timelines, one common thread—relentless resilience. This episode goes beyond highlights and accolades. It dives into the sacrifices people don’t see, the mental battles athletes face, and the reality of chasing greatness when the path isn’t clear. From missing holidays and navigating life overseas to fighting through personal trauma and rediscovering purpose, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really means to grow through adversity. For young athletes, parents, and coaches, this is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about talent or opportunity. It’s about adaptability, discipline, self-awareness, and the willingness to do the work—especially when no one is watching. If you’re trying to figure out your path, or help someone else find theirs, this episode will challenge the way you think about performance and what truly drives it. Discover your intangibles at intangible.io 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#71
April 21 · 27 min
Julius Thomas | This NFL Journey Makes No Sense (But It Worked)
What does it really take to go from the end of the bench… to the Pro Bowl… to walking away from millions to follow your purpose? On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, former NFL Pro Bowl tight end turned psychologist, Dr. Julius Thomas sits down with Chris Spencer to break down the intangibles that separate average athletes from elite performers. Julius shares his unbelievable journey—from struggling as a freshman athlete, to switching from basketball to football late, to catching touchdowns from Peyton Manning—and ultimately stepping away from the game to pursue a deeper calling in mental performance and psychology. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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#70
April 14 · 14 min
David Meltzer | From Bankruptcy to Billion-Dollar Mindset
What does it really take to rebuild your life after losing everything? On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit down with David Meltzer—former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, entrepreneur, investor, and one of the most impactful voices in business and sports today. David opens up about going from the top of the sports world to losing over $100 million… and the mindset shift that brought him back stronger than ever. This conversation goes deeper than business and sports. It’s about human nature, faith, humility, and the unseen intangibles that separate those who stay down from those who rise again. From lessons learned working alongside legends like Leigh Steinberg to powerful stories about his mother’s influence, this episode is packed with wisdom every athlete, parent, and coach needs to hear. If you’re chasing greatness—or trying to find your way back—this one is for you. Watch now and then take the next step in your own journey at intangible.io 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance: Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast YouTube: Intangible Pod
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