37 episodes
American Prodigy: Becoming Great Blue Wire
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4.5 • 40 Ratings
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What does it mean to be great?
Greatness might indicate a Hall of Fame career. But it can also be exemplified by blazing new trails o the field, or carving out a unique role in the pages of history. There are many different ways to be great, and everyone’s path is one-of-a-kind.
Two-time Super Bowl champ and 11-year NFL vet, Chris Long, highlights a handful of NFLers who have been on fascinating journeys, and takes you on a trip through their life stories, and explores the true definition of “greatness.”
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Aaron Donald
For the first episode, Chris Long breaks down Super Bowl Champion & All-Pro DT Aaron Donald's football journey; from the days in the dungeon with his dad, to being a breakout DT at Pittsburgh, to playing with the Rams and creating the top defensive moves in his arsenal, and more.
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Lane Johnson
Chris highlights the career of Super Bowl champion and former teammate RT Lane Johnson as he discusses growing up in east Texas, his transition from quarterback to right tackle, Super Bowl LII, his journey with mental health and more.
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Terrell Owens
Chris breaks down the career of Hall of Fame WR Terrell Owens & highlights TO playing with his idol, Jerry Rice, his iconic celebrations, excelling with the Eagles before his ankle injury, his journey to the Hall of Fame, the possibility of coming back to play in the NFL and more.
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Ryan Fitzpatrick
Chris reflects on the career of former NFL QB Ryan Fitzpatrick and Ryan's time at Harvard University, his stints with multiple NFL teams, Fitzmagic, how Ryan wants to be remembered and more.
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Osi Umenyiora
Chris looks at the career of 2x Super Bowl champion DE Osi Umenyiora as he reviews Osi's journey from London to Nigeria to Alabama, learning from coach Mike Waufle, the journey to Super Bowl XLII, missing the 2008 season and more.
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Tony Boselli
Chris highlights the career of Hall of Fame LT Tony Boselli with discussion about the pressure of being a high pick for a new franchise, Tony getting his own McDonalds burger, career ending injuries, Tony's long wait for his Hall of Fame induction and more.
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Customer Reviews
Bring me back
Love the pod. I’m an ‘84 kid and grew up idolizing Junior. Family trips were centred around catching a Mariners or Reds game in Seattle, Minneapolis or Cincinnati. My first Junior game was in August of ‘97 against the White Sox. He was out in the field during BP chatting with a teammate. Jay Buhner was hitting. He skied a ball and it didn’t look like Jr saw it. He had moved or looked up. Las second, without taking a step, he bent forward and snagged the ball behind his back. Greatest thing I ever saw. I remember waiting outside after to try to get an autograph as the players walked back to their car. Joey Cora wheeled Griff out in a giant cardboard box and he popped out once he was passed the people. It was amazing!!
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The Kid = the GOAT
Absolutely loved the story of Jr. getting nervous when Sr. was watching. Couldn’t help but think “man, he got over that quick!” when he played with his dad for the M’s.
Great pod.
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Amazing!!!
This is one of my favourite podcasts! Amazing work Blue Wire