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Former pro football player turned actor Laith Wallschleger shares his journey from chasing NFL dreams to landing roles in major productions, including playing Rob Gronkowski on screen. He breaks down the realities of building an acting career, navigating uncertainty, and betting on yourself in a highly competitive industry.

Former NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Shawne Merriman shares the story behind his rise to fame, the mindset that made him “Lights Out,” and the challenges that reshaped his career. He also breaks down life after football, the evolution of the NFL, and how he built a new path in MMA and media.

Former NFL tight end Trey Burton shares his journey from undrafted free agent to Super Bowl hero, including the story behind the iconic Philly Special. He also opens up about life after football, the challenges of retirement, and how he’s finding purpose beyond the game.

In this episode of The Leverett Ball Show, Olympic bobsledder Boone Niederhofer joins the podcast to share the unlikely journey that took him from college football at Texas A&M to competing for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics. Boone talks about transitioning from football to bobsledding, his experience at the Olympics, and how a chance opportunity helped change the course of his athletic career. He also discusses balancing life as an engineer, husband, and father while pursuing elite-level athletics, and reflects on the lessons he’s learned from competing at the highest level of sport.

Leverett and John Carney explore what separates elite professional kickers from the rest, with a focus on mental discipline, repeatable mechanics, and the premium the NFL places on accuracy over raw power. Carney shares the mindset required to handle pressure, bounce back from rejection, and earn lasting opportunities at the highest level.

This episode of The Leverett Ball Show features Julia Radley discussing how she built Stoop Dating from the ground up. She shares the strategic decisions behind launching and scaling a modern dating concept, including how to validate demand, shape the brand voice, and create community-driven experiences that translate into sustainable growth. The conversation highlights practical lessons for founders balancing creativity with execution.

Love Is Blind star Brenden Guthrie joins the podcast to talk about his time on the show and how life has been since the show aired. Brenden opens up about the behind the scenes of filming a reality show, what he learned from his time on the show, and his future goals.

In the new episode of The Leverett Ball Show, we host Tyler Johnson, the visionary founder of TrueSpark AI. Join us as we delve into meaningful insights about modern technological dynamics impacting personal connections, the existential challenges of male loneliness, and the pursuit of genuine human relationships. Explore this engaging discussion, aiming to inspire and address pressing topics of contemporary society. Stay connected with "PODCAST" for more enriching dialogues that make a difference.

Leverett Ball welcomes former NFL wide receiver J.J. Birden to this week's episode of the podcast. Drawing on his extensive experience as a professional athlete and motivational speaker, Birden will share his insights on achieving success both on and off the field. Tune in to hear an engaging discussion filled with personal anecdotes and invaluable advice from one of the NFL's standout achievers. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!