Whistles UNPLUGG'D

On this episode, Jeremy brings on a new (temporary) co-host in Jesse Brown and talks with graduate assistant and former safety Traveon Henry about acclimating to the cold Chicago winter (4:04), what he's learned through playing football and where he is now (18:50), the importance of finding balance and avoid exhaustion (26:27), and all the changes in Jeremy's life over the past year (40:22).

The crew brings on linebacker Paddy Fisher to talk about his love for music and lyrics (3:30), becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable (13:01),  his growth after losing his father (20:08), and who Paddy Fisher really is (30:18).

The Whistles Crew discusses their first Camp Kenosha (1:25) before Jeremy and Jared talk to rising sophomores Greg Newsome and Isaiah Bowser about graduating high school early and adjusting to college life (12:43), how the team's brotherhood makes it easier for young guys to thrive (20:10), and why Greg thinks Crocs should become the new trend on the team (39:30).

The 'Whistles' crew talks Super Bowl favorites (3:00) before getting into the titular topic with three different guests...while recording in the hot tub. They welcome on Joe Spivak to talk about his alter-ego, DJ Spivs (14:20), Nik Urban to discuss an O-Line tradition in the "Kenosha Water-Tasting Test" (30:47), and Gunnar Vogel to describe the short film he recently starred in and his big-time acting career (46:30).

During this episode, we introduce a new segment called “Random Thought of DEUCE8” (3:25), discuss our favorite teams on NCAA Football ‘14 & why the video game should be brought back (4:12), how decompressing from coaches can help young athletes focus on themselves (18:52), and how dancing is symbolic to the offseason grind (25:32).

Lastly, we hear a story about Jake’s McDonald Christmas dinner (26:50), who would star on NUFB’s own version of Hard Knocks (32:50), and possible breaking news during “Set The Record Straight” on NU’s favorite band, “Foster Revival” (39:09).

 This week on 'Whistles,' Riley Lees & Tre Williams join the podcast to discuss their LEGENDARY high school careers and their 'transitions' to playing B1G Football. Beginning w/ Riley, we get an +/- line on how many times Jeremy screws up the intro (1:23), how Riley became known as 'Leesus' in Libertyville, Illinois (4:47), why he takes his roommates' clothes (10:13), & when Jeremy shared a low-point during freshman year w/ Riley (21:06). Jared and Jeremy then interview Tre, who explains his favorite anime shows (36:17), what playing alongside 'Mr. Football' Joe Burrow was like (42:20), the process of having to change positions in college (49:12) and how Tre has learned on & off the field in terms of creating a foundation for being leader (1:00:19).