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Glue Guys
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Alex Smith, Shane Battier, and Ravi Gupta are coming together to cut across the worlds of sports and business and dissect the subtle art of making others better. Glue Guys explores the qualities that make individuals become better leaders, teammates, and humans alongside a trio with those same ambitions. In each episode, you’ll hear candid conversations on themes and life lessons drawn from their own high-stakes experiences. From strategies for effective teamwork to personal stories of success, the podcast covers a broad range of topics relevant to anyone looking to make an impact in their respective fields.
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What Champions Do When No One is Watching - [Glue Guys, Ep. 70]
1w ago01:00:19Tap to summarizeWhat actually separates champions from everyone else? In this episode of Glue Guys, the guys discuss what people do when no one is watching — from religion and morality to craftsmanship, stewardship, team culture, company loyalty, and the standards that great teams protect.
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The Real Reason Greatness Lasts - [Glue Guys, Ep. 69]
2w ago00:59:39Tap to summarizeWhy do some people stay great for decades while others burn out? The guys dive into the psychology of longevity — through the lens of LeBron James, Steph Curry, Tom Brady, and their own careers in sports and business. The conversation moves from the will to prepare, to burning bright versus burning long, to why elite competitors keep going even after they’ve already accomplished everything.
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What Great Teams Learn From Heartbreak - [Glue Guys, Ep. 68]
Apr 1001:11:11Tap to summarizeWhat do great teams actually learn from heartbreak? The guys use Duke’s devastating loss to UConn as the starting point for a bigger conversation about pain, leadership, resilience, and what it takes to come back stronger.
Transcribe →Inside the Career of the Ultimate NFL Journeyman: Ryan Fitzpatrick - [Glue Guys, Ep. 67]
Mar 1201:14:49Tap to summarizeRyan Fitzpatrick joins Glue Guys for a deep dive into one of the most unique quarterback careers in NFL history. In this episode, Fitz shares stories from across his career — including life in NFL quarterback rooms, the challenges of constantly changing teams, what it takes to survive nearly two decades in the league, and the mindset required to stay ready for every opportunity.
Transcribe →Building Tough Teams with Rex Ryan - [Glue Guys, Ep. 66]
Feb 600:48:37Tap to summarizeRex Ryan joins Glue Guys for a raw, hilarious, and honest conversation about leadership, toughness, and building winning teams. From coaching Ray Lewis and transforming NFL defenses, to why he never lied to players, Rex breaks down what really separates great teams from average ones. He shares stories about his upbringing, coaching alongside his legendary father Buddy Ryan, and why confidence and culture matter more than schemes.
Transcribe →The NFL’s Patience Problem - [Glue Guys, Ep. 65]
Jan 2701:12:26Tap to summarizeWhat does success actually mean in the NFL? With head coach firings reaching historic levels, this episode of Glue Guys examines whether teams have lost perspective — and patience. When “Super Bowl or bust” becomes the only definition of success, even stable, winning organizations start to feel broken.
Transcribe →The Surprising Power of Nostalgia - [Glue Guys, Ep. 64]
Jan 1200:40:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Glue Guys, the conversation starts with a 25-year reunion and expands into something much bigger: how time speeds up, relationships drift, and moments quietly pass before we realize their weight. The guys reflect on teams, reunions, mentorship, parenting, and careers — and the shared belief that we’ll get to it someday.
Transcribe →Our Favorite Moments from 2025 - [Glue Guys, Ep. 63]
Dec 2200:46:03Tap to summarize2025 was a great year for the Glue Guys. We had the chance to sit down with some incredible guests and hear stories we’ll be thinking about for a long time. In this special Year in Review episode, we look back on our favorite moments from the show — breaking down the conversations, lessons, and surprises that stood out most. From leadership and culture to competition and career-defining moments, this episode revisits what made each conversation stand out.
Transcribe →Is Phillip Rivers Having the Most Incredible NFL Comeback Ever? [Glue Guys, Ep. 62]
Dec 1200:54:13Tap to summarizePhilip Rivers is returning to the NFL at 44 years old — five years retired, coaching high school football, and firmly into the next chapter of his life. And yet, when the Colts called, he said yes. This week, the guys unpack why this comeback is so much more complex — and meaningful — than it looks from the outside. Alex offers a rare, insider perspective on Rivers as a competitor, leader, and processor of the game. Shane explores when a comeback reflects courage versus when it risks becoming a chase. Ravi zooms out to compare sports comebacks with leadership transitions in business — from Steve Jobs to Bob Iger — and what separates the inspiring ones from the ones that feel forced.
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Should Ole Miss Let Lane Kiffin Coach? [Glue Guys, Ep. 61]
Dec 501:23:48Tap to summarizeLane Kiffin's shocking move from Ole Miss to LSU ignited one of the biggest controversies in recent college football history. Should he have been allowed to coach Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff? Did the school sabotage its own chance at a national championship? And how much do trust, loyalty, and the transfer portal factor into decisions like this? In this episode, the Glue Guys go deep on the football strategy, the business dynamics, locker room trust, tribalism in sports, and what Kiffin’s move means for the future of college athletics.
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