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Too Good to be Drew

Drew Jay Davis

Hosted by Drew Jay Davis, keynote speaker, certified coach, and former NFL player, Too Good To Be Drew explores the intersection of sport and life — where leadership, adversity, and performance collide. Through personal reflections and powerful insights, Drew unpacks lessons learned from the field and beyond, guiding listeners toward clarity, discipline, and growth. Whether you’re an athlete, leader, or lifelong learner, this show will inspire you to show up with purpose and perform with consistency in every arena of life.

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S4 · E173
Wednesday · 20 min
Do You Owe Somebody a Conversation?! EP 173
Sometimes the most meaningful thing you can give someone isn't advice, money, or an opportunity. It's a conversation. On this Wednesday episode of Too Good to Be Drew, Uncle Drew reflects on a powerful conversation with a friend that sparked a simple but important reminder: At some point, you owe somebody a conversation. Whether it's holding someone accountable, offering tough love, recognizing their potential, or simply letting them know they're seen, our words can leave an impact that lasts a lifetime. The question isn't just who needs to hear from you. It's who have you been putting off having that conversation with? Don't underestimate what a few intentional words can do. Somebody might be waiting to hear exactly what you have to say. A Special Birthday Shoutout to Ed Jones II! Sending a big 40th birthday salute to my brother, mentor, and one of the driving forces behind Too Good to Be Drew, Edward Jones II! Ed has been instrumental in encouraging me to use my voice, stretch myself, and continue creating meaningful conversations. Show my guy some birthday love by supporting his work with Beyond the Field and grabbing a copy of his book, The Player Development Guide. It's a valuable resource for coaches, administrators, and anyone passionate about developing athletes beyond the game. Beyond the Field: https://www.btfprogram.com Purchase The Player Development Guide by Edward Jones II: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9NPZZ4R Let's celebrate people while they're here and continue pouring into those around us!
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S4 · E172
October 30 · 25 min
Fast Friday: Who Said You Needed Permission? EP 172
What are you waiting for? The perfect moment? Someone's approval? A sign that you're ready? On this episode of Fast Friday, Uncle Drew challenges us to stop seeking permission from the outside world and start trusting the ideas, creativity, and potential already within us. From the importance of critical thinking in an AI-driven world to finding inspiration through books, movies, and everyday experiences, this episode reminds us that some of life's greatest rewards come from challenging ourselves, exercising our creativity, and building something we're proud of. Uncle Drew also shares his passion for storytelling, the value of embracing your unique experiences, and why starting before you feel ready might be exactly what you need. Whether you receive one like or a thousand, the real victory is having the courage to put your ideas into the world. Plus, a few book and movie recommendations, a reminder to exercise your right to vote, and a preview of next week's three-part series on mentorship! Your sign is here. Stop waiting for permission and start creating! Stay healthy, nieces and nephews! #TooGoodToBeDrew #FastFriday #UncleDrew #Creativity #PersonalGrowth #BetOnYourself
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S4 · E171
October 23 · 14 min
Fast Friday: Being Elite Is a Mindset EP 171
Being elite isn't about being the best in the world. It's about bringing your best to everything you do, even when nobody's watching. In this Fast Friday episode of Too Good to Be Drew, Uncle Drew breaks down what it truly means to operate at an elite level. From athletes performing under pressure to everyday professionals mastering their craft, greatness is built through preparation, consistency, attention to detail, and pride in the little things. Whether it's your career, relationships, parenting, or personal growth, the challenge is simple: What does being elite look like in your life, and are you willing to put in the work to get there? Being elite isn't something you turn on when the moment gets big. It's how you show up long before that moment arrives.
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S4 · E170
October 21 · 30 min
The Older We Get, the Less We Need EP 170
Good friendships don't maintain themselves. You have to keep showing up. Uncle Drew is back! On this Wednesday episode of Too Good to Be Drew, Drew catches up on the sports world, reflects on his early love for baseball, and shares a few lessons from a weekend in Tennessee with lifelong friends. From hockey in Nashville to returning to Neyland Stadium 16 years after playing there with the Oregon Ducks, the weekend was about much more than sports. Drew reflects on 25+ years of brotherhood, holding each other accountable, creating new memories, and the importance of investing and reinvesting in meaningful relationships. Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is step away, reconnect with your people, and return with a full cup.
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S4 · E169
October 12 · 47 min
The Saban Effect: A Teaser Conversation EP 169
How great do you have to be for people to break down your legacy before the documentary even tells the full story? Drew sits down with Ed Jones II for a teaser conversation around ESPN’s six-part documentary series, SABAN, streaming exclusively on ESPN+ throughout October. The two get into Nick Saban’s impact on college football, from LSU and Alabama to recruiting, player development, his coaching tree, adaptability, and the way he evolved with the game instead of getting left behind. From Julio Jones and Mark Ingram to Kirby Smart, Lane Kiffin, and Steve Sarkisian, the conversation shows just how far Saban’s influence reaches beyond championships. This is just the start — a chance to get the people going, spark the conversation, and lay the foundation before Coach Drew and Ed circle back to the documentary at a later date.
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S4 · E168
October 9 · 35 min
Fast Friday: Unplugging From the Noise EP 168
Fast Friday is back — and sometimes the best way to move forward is to disappear for a little while. After stepping away, Drew returns with a reset and reflects on what a silent retreat in Big Bear taught him about presence, discipline, and the importance of pouring back into himself. He opens up about unplugging from the noise, sitting with his own thoughts, and creating enough space to come back clearer, more grounded, and more intentional. In this Fast Friday episode, Drew also shares a few early thoughts on the Nick Saban documentary and the value of standards, process, and mastering the small things before chasing the big result.
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S4 · E167
September 23 · 34 min
Brotherhood Is Built, Not Found EP 167
This one is for the men. Uncle Drew talks about the importance of real friendship, brotherhood, and creating traditions that keep good people connected as life gets busier. Strong friendships do not stay strong by accident. They take effort, consistency, and a willingness to keep showing up for each other. From longtime friends to mentors, Drew reflects on what it means to grow alongside people who have seen every version of you and still have your back. Today’s reminder: Invest and reinvest in your friendships. Create the ritual. Make the call. Check on your people. Don’t take great friendships for granted.
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S4 · E166
September 21 · 28 min
Monday: Show Up for You!! EP 166
Uncle Drew is back after taking a much-needed week to unplug, reset, and recharge. This episode is about challenging yourself, finding small pockets of time to invest in yourself, staying curious, and understanding that rest and discipline can coexist. Drew also reflects on learning more about 9/11 and history, while closing with a reminder that the things people sometimes call “luck” are often built through years of discipline, sacrifice, preparation, and work. Today’s challenge: Stop waiting for the perfect time. Pick something that stretches you, start today, and ask yourself: When are you going to show up for you?
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S4 · E165
September 11 · 40 min
Fast Friday: Make People Feel Seen EP 165
Sometimes the best days aren’t defined by one huge moment. They’re built through small interactions, unexpected kindness, genuine compliments, and people simply choosing to show up with excellence. On this Fast Friday, Uncle Drew reflects on a travel day filled with reminders that the world is still hungry for real human connection. A warm interaction, a thoughtful compliment, great customer service, or a few intentional words can shift somebody’s entire day. The bigger question is simple: How do people feel after they experience you? Are you bringing energy into the room? Are you noticing people? Are you giving compliments instead of keeping them in your head? Are you acknowledging excellence when you see it? Sometimes making an impact is as simple as making another person feel seen. Show up well. Notice people. Say the good thing out loud.
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S4 · E164
September 8 · 17 min
Tuesday Reset: Finish What You Started EP 164
Coming out of Labor Day weekend, this episode is about getting back locked in. Uncle Drew talks football, momentum, and the thin line between almost getting it done and actually finishing the job. Sometimes the win is ugly. Sometimes you get lucky. Sometimes the lesson comes from realizing how quickly things can change when you relax too early. A long weekend is over. The week is shorter. The goal is still the same. Get focused. Keep your foot on the gas. Finish what you started. A sloppy win still beats a good loss.
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S4 · E163
September 4 · 6 min
Fast Friday: What Are You Grateful For? Ep 163
We made it through another week—but before you rush into the weekend, take a second to recognize what’s already in front of you. This Fast Friday is about gratitude, grace, perspective, and learning how to appreciate what God has placed in your hands instead of constantly looking at what someone else has. Sometimes life isn’t as good as we think, and it isn’t as bad as we think either. So the question for today is simple: What are you grateful for? What have you overlooked? What door closed that actually protected you? What blessing have you gotten so used to that you stopped recognizing it as a blessing? Quick hit. Simple reminder. Walk into this Friday with gratitude on your sleeves and finish the week strong. Stay healthy and God bless. 🎙️
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S4 · E162
September 2 · 6 min
OTM: What Are You Bringing With You? EP 162
It’s Wednesday. You might be tired, drained, and already looking toward the weekend—but there’s still work to do. Today’s episode is short, sweet, and simple, built around three letters that have stuck with Coach Drew since his NFL days: OTM. It’s a reminder about how you show up, what you carry with you, and the value you bring into every room, conversation, meeting, and opportunity. Are you bringing your energy, confidence, effort, focus, and personality with you—or are you leaving the best parts of yourself behind? Three letters. One message. What does OTM mean? You’ll have to listen to find out. 🎙️ Uncle Drew loves you. Stay healthy.
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S4 · E161
August 31 · 45 min
Detective Uncle Drew: 10 Red Flags in the Daejon Love Story EP 161
🚨 Detective Uncle Drew Is on the Case‼️ The internet is on fire over the story surrounding Daejon Love, who allegedly built an entire fake NFL-player persona, and I had to talk about it. In this Monday episode, we’re breaking down 10 red flags that stood out through the evidence circulating online, including videos, texts, voice memos, IG posts, and photos. From the team gear and helmet everywhere, to the workouts, luxury homes, name-dropping, birthday cake, and stories that just didn’t add up, there was a lot to unpack. But underneath all the comedy is a bigger conversation: How much energy do people spend trying to look like somebody instead of becoming somebody? In a world of social media, AI, fake lifestyles, and perfectly crafted personas, critical thinking and discernment matter more than ever. Pay attention when 2 + 2 isn’t equaling 4. Detective Uncle Drew is officially on the Daejon Love case. Allegedly. 🕵🏾‍♂️😂
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S4 · E160
August 28 · 30 min
(Not So Fast) Fast Friday: Excellence Is the Only Option EP 160
What excuse do we really have when people before us achieved greatness with far less opportunity and far more resistance? On this (Not So Fast) Fast Friday, Drew dives into the history of Negro League baseball and reflects on legends like Satchel Paige, Cool Papa Bell, Josh Gibson, and teams like the Kansas City Monarchs, Homestead Grays, Pittsburgh Crawfords, and Birmingham Black Barons. Their stories are bigger than baseball. They are reminders of excellence, resilience, pride, and the responsibility that comes with standing on the shoulders of giants. The strength was already built. The sacrifices were already made. The road was already pushed open. Now the responsibility is to do something with it. And on a lighter note, Negro League baseball also proves two things: some people carry aura like it’s a second form of ID, and we absolutely need to bring real nicknames back. If you gave yourself the nickname, it doesn’t count. Excellence isn’t one of the options. It’s the only option.
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S4 · E159
August 24 · 30 min
Imperfect, But We Bounce Back EP 159
Sometimes you just have to get on your soapbox. In this episode of Too Good to Be Drew, Drew gets real about a day where frustration stacked up fast. From a rough valet experience to a tense moment on the road, he reflects on effort, accountability, communication, self-control, and knowing when to step away before anger takes over. The bigger message? We’re all imperfect. We have bad days, lose our cool, and say things with a little more heat than we intended. What matters is recognizing it, learning from it, and bouncing back better. Drew also touches on taking pride in your work, finding motivation from within, showing up for the people you love, and remembering that venting can be good for the soul—as long as you don’t live there. You don’t have to be perfect. Catch yourself, reset, and keep moving. Because around here, we strive for greatness, even when we’re a little rusty and standing on a soapbox.
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S4 · E158
August 17 · 36 min
Master Mentoring Part One: Pour Into Somebody EP 158
In this episode of Too Good to Be Drew, Coach Drew kicks off a new series on mentorship, giving back, and the people who help shape who we become. He reflects on the mentors who have poured into his life and why having someone willing to listen, guide, challenge, and support you can make such a lasting difference. Drawing from Notes on Being a Man, Father Yourself First, and the story of Quincy Jones and Clark Terry, Drew highlights how powerful it can be when someone chooses to share what they know instead of operating from scarcity. The challenge: find someone to pour into. Life is not only about what you accomplish, but about who you help along the way.
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S4 · E157
August 14 · 18 min
Fast Friday: What Are You Carrying Into Your Next Season? EP 157
This Fast Friday episode is about challenging yourself to give a little more, reassessing what you want from the next season of life, and remembering that progress doesn’t require perfection. Coach Drew shares an update from Day 9 of his 60-Day Challenge and reflects on how creating structure can help break through the limits people place on themselves. As summer winds down, the challenge is to set new goals and think beyond what life should look like. Take time to consider how you actually want the next season to feel, what you want to get out of each day, and how carrying more joy can change the way you move through your routine. The episode closes with a reminder to be honest about what you’re carrying. If something has been weighing you down, tell one person you trust and give them the opportunity to support you. Sometimes moving forward starts with simply letting someone in. Carry joy, communicate honestly, and keep pushing yourself toward what’s possible.
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S4 · E156
August 7 · 31 min
Fast Friday: What Can Change in 60 Days? EP 156
What could change if you truly locked in for the next 60 days? On this Fast Friday, Drew shares the start of his personal 60-day challenge centered around consistency, discipline, movement, and making better use of his time. But the challenge is bigger than working out. It’s about choosing something that matters, cutting out distractions, making sacrifices, and having the courage to see what happens when you fully commit. Failure isn’t what should scare you. Never finding out what you were capable of should. Pick your challenge. Set the timeframe. Put your head down and go to work. What could your life look like 60 days from now?
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S4 · E154
August 3 · 10 min
What Is Your God-Given Mission? EP 155
Sometimes the biggest test of discipline is simply doing what you said you would do—even when nobody is watching and it would be easier to skip it. In this Monday episode, Drew reflects on showing up, raising the stakes, and using self-awareness to recognize both strengths and blind spots. He also explores the value of coaching, accountability, service, and discovering the mission God placed on your life. The challenge for the week: identify what you do well, recognize where support could help, and keep stepping into the batter’s box until you connect. Bring the energy. Bring the juice. And do not wait for someone else to bring it to you.
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S4 · E154
July 31 · 14 min
Fast Friday: Let Your Word Mean Something EP 154
In this Fast Friday episode, Drew reflects on how technology has made life more connected—but often less personal. From keeping plans and honoring commitments to creating healthier boundaries between work and home, he challenges listeners to become more intentional with their time, relationships, and energy. The episode is a reminder to pour back into yourself, celebrate when life is going well, and show up as someone others can trust and count on. Key Takeaway: Your words and actions should carry weight. Be present, keep your commitments, fill your own cup, and make time for the people who matter most.
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