Digital Social Hour – Episode #1431

"Gordie Gronkowski: Game-Changing Red Light Tech You Need in 2025"

Host: Sean Kelly
Guest: Gordie Gronkowski
Date: July 3, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode features Gordie Gronkowski, entrepreneur and member of the famed Gronkowski family, joining host Sean Kelly for an unfiltered discussion. The wide-ranging conversation covers everything from casino stories, poker strategies, and Gronk family traditions, to innovations in wellness tech, reflections on minor league sports, and thoughts on AI. Expect candid anecdotes, humorous banter, and a few surprising insights into both the business and personal worlds of Gordie.

Key Topics and Insights

1. Poker Stories, Gambling Culture, and Casino Life

• Poker Tournaments and Notable Players
  Gordie recounts a recent final table run where he competed with “Princess Love,” known for consistently making poker finals.
  • Memorable quote: “Princess Love, literally, like, last time I was here a year ago, she was at my table…final table again, but she looked a lot different.” (B, 01:10)
  • Gordie questions claimed poker winnings and the hype around “self-proclaimed” numbers. (02:08)
• Consulting for Wynn and Encore Casinos
  • Gordie describes being one of only 30 licensed outside reps for Encore Casino in Boston:
    • “I was the first one ever in the world to get my license to be an outside rep for the Encore casino in Boston.” (B, 02:33)

2. Wild Living & Gronkowski Stories

• Apartment Antics
  • Gordie shares a story about a roommate getting stuck on a six-story roof overnight, highlighting their party lifestyle and the architectural quirks of their living space. (03:31–04:16)
  • Banter about near-misses and risky jumps, recalling high school days sneaking out via rooftops. (04:27–05:06)

3. Wellness Innovations: Red Light Tech

• Product Spotlight: Therasage
  • The conversation shifts to new biohacking tools, featuring a detailed look at Therasage’s red light therapy panel (Tri Light), ozone module (Thera O3), and hydrogen water bottle (Thera H2 Go).
    • Memorable quote: “Medical grade red and near infrared light with three frequencies per light. Deep healing, real results and totally portable.” (D, 05:40)
  • Discussion about the science and daily use of these devices, with special mention to ease of travel and benefits: “It’s like carrying clean energy wherever you go.” (D, 06:54)

4. Family and Sports Talk

• Gronkowski Family Poker Games
  • The Gronkowski brothers play poker for fun, never for serious money.
  • “We just play for fun and, like, bluff each other out. Just being silly.” (B, 08:42)
• Sports Memories
  • Favorite NBA memories, including seeing Shaq play for the Phoenix Suns.
  • “The point guards are now, like, six, seven…they’re all way bigger beast than me.” (B, 12:25)
• Iconic Moments and the Role of Instant Replay
  • Recalling the infamous Buffalo Sabres hockey loss due to a controversial unreviewed goal.
  • “No one reviewed it. So back then, where’s the review?” (B, 12:22–13:11)

5. Tech & Culture: Thoughts on AI

• Playing With AI
  • Both express fascination and wariness about artificial intelligence.
    • Memorable quote: “I’m scared to piss it off, though, because I feel like it’ll develop some consciousness eventually.” (C, 13:46)
• AI and The Vegas Party Scene
  • They jokingly use AI to find the best parties in Vegas, with Gronk Beach ranking #3.
    • “That’s number three.” (C, 15:00)
    • “How's that like number two, though? That should be number one.” (B, 15:01)

6. Entrepreneurial Adventures & Shark Tank

• Ice Shaker Success Story
  • Gordie talks about his brother’s invention of the Ice Shaker and their appearance on Shark Tank.
  • “All five sharks invested.” (B, 16:20)
  • Memorable moment: Gordie sat on Barbara Corcoran’s lap, and she offered “a million dollars just to party with you guys.” (B, 16:48)
• The Reality of Minor League Sports
  • Discusses the financial hardships of minor league baseball: “No, I made 900 bucks a month in the minor leagues. Like, that was the average overall.” (B, 17:32)
  • Mention of class-action suits and how legal settlements rarely benefit players.

7. Health, Recovery, and Staying Active

• Back Surgeries and New Recovery Techniques
  • Gordie describes his recent back procedure using a billion exosomes for disc repair:
    • “They seal your disc…sealed off the hole for the jelly donut. As long as you don't do anything crazy, it'll stop leaking all the fluid.” (B, 18:13–18:35)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On “Princess Love” Poker Skills:
  “Every time I see her, she makes a final table.” (C, 01:19)

• Casino Consultant Origin Story:
  “I was the first one ever in the world to get my license to be an outside rep for the Encore casino in Boston.” (B, 02:33)

• On Poker Strategy:
  “Odds were probably a little less. He had Ace 4, I had King 9. Damn. King 9. I have a lot of options there. Throw me some high cards besides the ace, and I probably got it and I would have won that pot.” (B, 07:45)

• On Playing for Fun:
  “We just play for fun and, like, bluff each other out. Just being silly.” (B, 08:42)

• AI Paranoia:
  “I’m scared to piss it off, though, because I feel like it’ll develop some consciousness eventually.” (C, 13:46)

• Shark Tank Highlight:
  “I sat on Barbara’s lap…she’s like, I’ll give a million dollars just to party with you guys.” (B, 16:45)

• Minor League Struggles:
  “I made 900 bucks a month in the minor leagues…” (B, 17:32)

• Cutting Back After Back Surgery:
  “As long as you don’t do anything crazy, it'll stop leaking all the fluid.” (B, 18:31)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Topic | Timestamp | |---------|-------|-----------| | Poker, Princess Love, Gambling | 00:43 – 02:29 | | Casino Consultant Story | 02:33 – 03:15 | | Party Stories, Roommate on Roof | 03:31 – 04:16 | | Risky Jumps and High School Shenanigans | 04:27 – 05:06 | | Therasage/Red Light Tech | 05:40 – 07:42 | | Gronk Family Poker, Fun VS Serious | 08:38 – 09:14 | | Roulette and Gambling Odds | 09:25 – 10:31 | | NBA & Sports Reflections | 11:23 – 12:25 | | AI, Tech Banter | 13:27 – 14:13 | | Vegas Party via AI, Gronk Beach | 14:18 – 15:12 | | Shark Tank & Ice Shaker Story | 16:07 – 16:45 | | Minor League Struggles | 17:17 – 17:58 | | Back Surgery & Recovery | 18:10 – 18:39 |

Tone and Style

The episode is lively, candid, and packed with friendly banter, fond reminiscence, and “behind the scenes” entrepreneurial energy. Gordie delights in telling stories with a mix of self-deprecation, pride, and humor, while Sean keeps the pace informal and ensures the conversation stays honest and lively.

For New Listeners

If you’re looking for honest stories from the Gronkowski world, including struggles, wins, business ventures, and a splash of sports nostalgia, this episode is entertaining and insightful. There’s ample inspiration for entrepreneurs and sports fans alike—plus a crash course in the latest biohacking gadgets you’ll want to check out in 2025.