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Bust | The Ryan Leaf Story
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Former NFL Quarterback, Ryan Leaf discusses his rise to stardom at Washington State to being drafted second behind Peyton Manning in the 1998 NFL Draft. Widely considered a draft bust, Ryan Leaf takes us through the journey from NFL stardom to drug addiction, and ultimately the floor of a State Prison.
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BONUS EPISODE: Mike Price - Head Coach Washington State University from 1989 to 2002
Feb 14, 202400:33:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Bust, Ryan Leaf is joined by his former coach, Mike Price, to discuss their time together at Washington State University. They reminisce about the recruiting process, the challenges of coaching and developing a team, and the journey to the Rose Bowl. They also touch on their experiences at the Heisman Trophy ceremony and the NFL Draft. Coach Price reflects on Ryan's struggles in the NFL and the scrutiny he faced. This heartfelt conversation offers a unique perspective on the highs and lows of their football journey.
Transcribe →BONUS EPISODE: Jay Posner (Infamous Locker Room Incident)
Dec 20, 202200:53:12Tap to summarizeRyan Leaf sits down with Jay Posner to discuss the famous locker room incident and make amends and call it water under the bridge.
Transcribe →Bust: Chapter 10 Freedom
Dec 16, 202200:45:27Tap to summarizeRyan walks out of prison after 32 months as a free man. With limited options and limited money he begins his sobriety journey in Southern California.
Transcribe →Bust: Chapter 9 Prison
Dec 16, 202200:38:32Tap to summarizeRyan starts his 32 month sentence in prison. After 2 years of sitting alone in his cell, Ryan finds his calling and begins helping prisoners learn how to read. He also starts to prepare himself for the inevitable, life on the outside and the road to redemption.
Transcribe →Bust: Chapter 8 The Brain Tumor
Dec 14, 202200:33:06Tap to summarizeRyan continues to struggle with his addiction to Vicodin. His situation becomes worse as he learns that he has a brain tumor.
Transcribe →Bust: Chapter 7 The Fugitive
Dec 3, 202200:28:43Tap to summarizeAfter being picked up at the Canadian border while trying to turn himself in to face charges in Texas, Ryan once again finds himself a national top news story.
Transcribe →Bust: Chapter 6 In Treatment
Dec 1, 202200:31:49Tap to summarizeAfter his first brush with the law, Ryan Leaf agrees to get help in a treatment facility but all does not go as planned.
Transcribe →Bust: Chapter 5 Painkiller
Nov 30, 202200:28:49Tap to summarizeRyan Leaf discusses life after football, life in the public eye after failing to meet expectations and his first bout with his toughest opponent of all, Vicodin.
Transcribe →Bust: Chapter 4 Trouble in San Diego
Nov 23, 202200:26:50Tap to summarizeRyan's relationship with the San Diego Chargers, the fans, the media ends in his release from the team. Quick stops in Tampa, Dallas and Seattle spell the end of Ryan's career in the NFL. 8:06 // 17:20
Transcribe →Bust: Chapter 3
Nov 15, 202200:28:18Tap to summarizeThe San Diego Chargers draft Ryan Leaf as the 2nd overall pick in the NFL Draft behind Peyton Manning. After a strong start Ryan begins his contentious relationship with the media.
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