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For The Athlete
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For The Athlete is a podcast dedicated to giving athletes a platform to control their own narrative and talk about the topics they care about. The show is hosted by Brooks Huber and he is joined by current/former professional athletes weekly. These episodes follow their journey to the league and passions outside of their sport in an effort to humanize the athlete.
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Ep. 23 Commanders RB Austin Ekeler Joins For The Athlete
Aug 30, 202400:23:04Tap to summarizeIn this exclusive episode, Brooks Huber sits down with one of the NFL’s most exciting and versatile running backs, Austin Ekeler. Now a star for the Washington Commanders, Ekeler’s journey from lightly recruited high school player to leading the NFL in touchdowns is nothing short of inspirational. He’s not just making waves on the field but also off it as the founder of the fan engagement platform Eksperience and the Austin Ekeler Foundation. Ekeler’s story is one of perseverance, passion, and proving doubters wrong. From setting records with the Los Angeles Chargers to becoming one of the pound-for-pound strongest players in the league, he’s built a legacy of determination and excellence. In this interview, Ekeler opens up how he signed with the Commanders, the motivation behind creating Eksperience, and his commitment to giving back through his foundation. What you’ll learn in this episode: • How Ekeler ended up in Washington D.C. and the expections on offense this season. #nfl #cfb #fantasyfootball • The vision behind Eksperience and how it’s changing the game for athletes and fans. • The impact of the Austin Ekeler Foundation and its mission to support underprivileged communities. Don’t miss this deep dive into the mind of one of football’s most inspiring players, and learn how his off-the-field efforts are making a lasting difference. 👉 Watch now to get an insider’s look at Austin Ekeler’s incredible journey and his mission to empower others!
Transcribe →Ep. 22 Jets TE Tyler Conklin Joins For The Athlete
Jul 17, 202400:22:28Tap to summarizeIn this episode of For The Athlete, host Brooks Huber sits down with NFL star Tyler Conklin. From his initial commitment to play Division 2 basketball at Northwood University to his remarkable journey as a walk-on football player at Central Michigan, Conklin's story is one of resilience and determination. Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 5th round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Conklin played with the team until 2022, when he signed with the New York Jets as a free agent. With one year left on his contract, Conklin shares insights and experiences from his inspiring career. Tune in to hear Tyler Conklin's full story!
Transcribe →Ep. 21 Jets Punter Thomas Morstead Joins For The Athlete
May 17, 202400:24:48Tap to summarizeJoin host Brooks Huber as he sits down with Jets Punter Thomas Morstead for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview about his 15-year career, his famous onside kick in Super Bowl XLIV and what the New York media got wrong about the Jets last season. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:00 - Re-signing with the Jets. 02:10 - How He Began Playing Football & Walking on at SMU. 06:20 - Getting Drafted By The Saints & Dealing with Pressure. 09:40 - Behind The Scenes of the famous onside kick in Super Bowl XLIV. 14:10 - Being Cut by the Saints and Being able to Bounce Back. 17:35 - How the 2023 Jets season actually played out and What the Media got Wrong. Don't forget to like this video if you enjoyed it, and subscribe to our channel for more athlete content! Check out all of our socials: https://linktr.ee/fortheathlete? Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortheathleteofficial/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
Transcribe →Ep. 20 Colts RB Tyler Goodson Joins For The Athlete
May 10, 202400:24:42Tap to summarizeJoin host Brooks Huber as he sits down with Colts Running Back Tyler Goodson for an exclusive conversation packed with insights, anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories you won't find anywhere else! In this must watch episode, Tyler opens up about his early days playing high school football with colts teammate WR Josh Downs and why he picked to play college football at Iowa. Tyler also shares what the undrafted free agent process looks like and the behind the scenes of going from practice squad to active roster countless times and the toll it can take on an athlete. To finish up the episode, Tyler speaks on his breakout game in week 15 vs the Steelers and the crushing loss to the Texans in week 18. If you're a football fan or simply love hearing stories of perseverance and passion, this episode is for you. Don't miss out - hit that play button and join us for an unforgettable conversation with Tyler Goodson!
Transcribe →Ep. 19 Foye Oluokun Joins For The Athlete
Feb 23, 202400:29:49Tap to summarizeFoye Oluokun returns for another episode on For The Athlete as he and Brooks Huber recap this past season with the Jaguars. Oluokun played D1 football at Yale and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 6th round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Oluokun is currently a Captain on the Jacksonville Jaguars defense and has led the entire NFL in tackles over the past 5 seasons. Tune in to hear his story!
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Ep. 18 Shaquem Griffin Interview on For The Athlete, Part 2
Feb 16, 202400:30:26Tap to summarizePart 2 is here!! Welcome back to another episode of For The Athlete as Brooks Huber continue’s the conversation with Former NFL Linebacker and Motivational Speaker Shaquem Griffin. Shaquem shares the behind the scenes of his incredible NFL Combine performance in 2018, time in the NFL, and how he wants to keep inspiring the next generation through sharing his story and giving back to his community. Tune in to hear Part 2 of the Shaquem Griffin Conversation on For The Athlete.
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Ep. 17 Brice Butler Joins For The Athlete
Jan 26, 202400:35:47Tap to summarizeFollowing his father’s legacy, Brice Butler always had ambitions of making it to the NFL. Brice was recruited by Pete Carroll in 2008 and a couple years after Carroll’s departure to coach the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League, Brice transferred to San Diego State where he would finish his college career. In 2013, he would then be taken in the 7th round by the Oakland Raiders. During his 7 year career he spent time with the Raiders, Dolphins, and most notably, the Cowboys. and spent time with them, dolphins, and most notably the Cowboys during his 7 year career. You can now find him on YouTube and Instagram as a sports content creator where he has been taking the game of golf by storm. Tap in to the conversation to hear his story!
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Ep. 16 Vernon Davis Interview on For The Athlete
Jan 19, 202400:28:13Tap to summarizeJoin us in this episode as we dive into the remarkable journey of Former Pro Bowl TE Vernon Davis, who spent 14 years in the NFL playing for the 49ers, Broncos, and Commanders. We discuss his life on-field as well as his post-football as today he is acting alongside stars like Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman, and his philanthropic efforts through the Vernon Davis Foundation. If you liked this episode of For The Athlete don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date with previous and future episodes as well as follow our socials below: https://linktr.ee/fortheathlete
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Shaquem Griffin Talks Defying The Impossible | Episode 15; Part 1
Jan 10, 202400:22:45Tap to summarizeTune in to this special episode of For The Athlete as Former NFL Linebacker and Motivational Speaker Shaquem Griffin joins the show. Shaquem reveals his experience growing up with Amniotic Band Syndrome and the difficult decision his mom made to amputate his hand when he was 4 years old. Shaquem also goes in-depth on the tight-knit relationship he has with his twin brother Shaquille and how they both found themselves playing college football at UCF! Tune in to hear Part 1 of the Shaquem Griffin Conversation on For The Athlete.
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Ep. 14 Chris Myers Interview on For The Athlete
Jan 3, 202400:28:41Tap to summarizeSEASON 2 HAS ARRIVED!!! Current Fox Sports Broadcaster, Chris Myers, joins For The Athlete in this compelling episode. Chris always knew he wanted to be involved in sports as he started his own radio show as a 16-year-old kid. After college, he worked for ESPN as an anchor for SportsCenter and a host of his show called "Up Close" where he most notably talked with OJ Simpson after his murder trial that took the world by storm in the 90s. Today you can find him doing play-by-play commentary on Fox Sports for college football and the NFL as well. Tap in to hear his amazing story!
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