22 episodes

BTG is dedicated to giving current/former athletes and entrepreneurs a platform to speak about life experiences and current endeavors. Informal and conversational topics involving sports, business and entertainment will be conducted. Emphasizing genuineness and transparency, this podcast aims to bring insight and understanding to those who need it.

Beyond the Game Podcast Andre Sims

    • Business

BTG is dedicated to giving current/former athletes and entrepreneurs a platform to speak about life experiences and current endeavors. Informal and conversational topics involving sports, business and entertainment will be conducted. Emphasizing genuineness and transparency, this podcast aims to bring insight and understanding to those who need it.

    Chapter 22 - Tony Lippett

    Chapter 22 - Tony Lippett

    Special guest Tony Lippett joins us on the 22nd episode of Beyond the Game Podcast. Detroit native, Tony attended Crockett high school as a dual sport athlete in football and track. Rated among the nations top prospects, Tony took his talents to East Lansing were he played various positions from quarterback, defensive back and wide receiver. He made a home at wide receiver where he racked up 65 catches, 1,198 yards and 11 touchdowns which earned him first team All-big Ten honors. Drafted in the fifth round, 156th overall to the Miami Dolphins, Tony made the transition back to defensive back. Lipp would later play for the New York Giants, Cincinnati Bengals and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Currently,  Tony is devoting his time to his baby girl Aubrey and training for the NFL season.  Follow Tony on his social media handles below. 
    Instagram: @picq36
    twitter: @Tony_Lippett14

    • 16 min
    Chapter 21 - Kynan Forney

    Chapter 21 - Kynan Forney

    Special guest Kynan Forney joins us on the 21 episode of Beyond the Game Podcast. Coach Forney is originally from Nacogdoches, Texas and began his career at Trinity Valley community college. After winning the JUCO National Championship with a 12-0 record, he took his talents to the University of Hawaii. Earning unanimous 1st team All-Western Athletic Conference honors with Hawaii, Forney was selected to play in the Senior Bowl All Star Game in Mobile, AL. In 2001, Forney was drafted in the seventh round, pick 219, to the Atlanta Falcons. Went on to have a great 7 year run with the Bird Birds before finishing up the latter part of his career with the Chargers and the Jaguars. Coach Forney ended his career with the following accolades: Unanimous 1st team All Conference at the JUCO level, Selected to the TVCC Cardinal Hall of Fame, Unanimous 1st team All-Western Athletic Conference, ESPN All Pro,  Ranked 54th on the Top 100 Best Players in Atlanta Falcons History, All Falcons Decade Team. Along with all his accolades, more importantly, coach Forney is a DEDICATED father, husband and grandfather.  Check out his social media handles below: 
    Facebook: @Alicia Kynan Forney 
    Twitter: @KForney65 
    Instagram: @f65_performance 

    • 24 min
    Chapter 20 - Dave Hill

    Chapter 20 - Dave Hill

    Special guest Dave Hill joining us for the 20th episode of Beyond the Game Podcast. Dave Hill, born and raised on the west side of Detroit, MI, is a music connoisseur. I got a chance to build a bridge with this brother at Michigan State University, along with other men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated.  Dave speaks about his family ties and love for music, and how that motivates him throughout his ongoing journey. Check out Dave on all his social media platforms below: 
    Instagram: @DetroItDaveHill 
    Twitter: @DetroItDaveHill
    Website: https://www.hour-dollar.com/home
    All Digital Stream Platforms: @DaveHill

    • 36 min
    Chapter 19 - Rennie Curran

    Chapter 19 - Rennie Curran

    Special guest Rennie Curran joins us for the 19th episode of Beyond the Game Podcast. Former Brookwood Bronco, Rennie has always had a humble, but hungry mentality. As a true freshman at the University of Georgia, Rennie was considered one of the top weakside linebackers in his class earning the tag "the most dominant player in the game". In the 2010 NFL Draft Rennie was picked 97th over all to the Tennessee Titans. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Edmonton Eskimos and the BC Lions. He is now a keynote speaker, personal development coach, author and full time entrepreneur. Follow Rennie on his social media platforms below. 

    Instagram: @Renniecurran
    Twitter: @RennieCurran53
    Website: https://renniecurran.com/

    • 42 min
    Chapter 18 - Trey Jackson

    Chapter 18 - Trey Jackson

    Special guest Trey Jackson joins us for the 18th episode of Beyond the Game Podcast. Former player, coach Jackson has manage to put together an impressive resume using the sport of football. A native of Indianapolis, Ind., he attended Warren Central High School.  He helped the Warriors to a No. 3 ranking in the nation and four-straight titles, while earning all-conference honors. Jackson played two seasons at Joliet Junior College (2007-09), where he was a two-year starter and an all-conference selection. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport management from Central Missouri in 2015 and a master’s degree in sport management from UCM in 2018. Jackson played two seasons in the Continental Indoor Football League, playing for the Mid-Missouri Outlaws and Dayton Silverbacks.  With the Outlaws he led the team in sacks and tackles for loss in 2013.  In 2012, he helped lead the Silverbacks to a 10-2 record and a runner-up finish in the league championship game, while leading the team in sacks and TFL.. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport management from Central Missouri in 2015 and a master’s degree in sport management from UCM in 2018. Coach Jackson is now coaching at IMG Academy as a defensive line coach. Check out his social media handles below. 



    Instagram: @Kingtjax 

    Twitter: @CoachJack_

    • 50 min
    Chapter 17 - John Jakubik

    Chapter 17 - John Jakubik

    Special guest John Jakubik joins us on the 17th episode of Beyond the Game Podcast. Former Spartan, John Jakubik understands the meaning of communication, discipline and commitment. Motivational speaker along with strength and conditioning are some of tags, but spreading positive energy is something that has been J.J.'s modus operandi. John has a podcast as well that continues his brand of uplift and encourage as well so definitely tune into to hear is being said. Follow John on all his social media handles in the link below.  

    https://linktr.ee/coachkub

    • 46 min

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