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Global Podcast Host and Producer, Garrett Boorojian, interviews notable professionals in sports, media, politics, business, and Hollywood — including those who are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, College Football Hall of Fame, Basketball Hall of Fame, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame, Olympic Medalists, Emmy Award winners, The New York Times Best-Selling Authors, U.S. Generals (Ret.), Coaches of the Year, NBA and NFL First Round Draft Picks, and NBA, NCAA, World Series, and Super Bowl Champions. “Relationship building is the essence of humanity.” — Garrett Boorojian “Many who are good at what they do, have the opportunity to become great. But the few who are great at what they do, have the opportunity to become the greatest.” — Garrett Boorojian “Relationship building is not only easier said, because we have the power to get it done.” — Garrett Boorojian

  1. Garrett Boorojian and Founder, Vental Strategic Advisory Group / Senior Fellow, Inclusive Governance, Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy / Member, Meridian Global Leadership Council / (Commentator: CNN; MS NOW; NewsNation; CBS News), Rina Shah

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    Garrett Boorojian and Founder, Vental Strategic Advisory Group / Senior Fellow, Inclusive Governance, Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy / Member, Meridian Global Leadership Council / (Commentator: CNN; MS NOW; NewsNation; CBS News), Rina Shah

    Garrett Boorojian and Rina Shah discuss relationship building in a team environment. Rina spoke about her: Family Tree and Career Background"Republican against Trump" stance, and her concerns regarding the future of the Republican Party post-2026 MidtermsCriticism about the War in Iran, which includes the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, with no foreseeable conclusion of the warLoss for words over the innocent Iranian school girls and staff who were killed by an inadvertent U.S. missile strike, which the Trump Administration will not take on any responsibilityGarrett shared his: Criticism about President Trump's domestic and foreign policy decisions, including the War in Iran, that don't serve the best interests of the American peopleAnger about the problems and crimes that have happened so far during the second Trump Administration, such as in Minneapolis, Austin, and San Jose, that were the direct or indirect results of ICE (Minneapolis) and the War in Iran (Austin and San Jose)Concerns about "a point of no return" due to the innocent Iranian school girls and staff who were killed by an inadvertent U.S. missile strike, which the Trump Administration will not take on any responsibilityGarrett and Rina agree that: The relationship between American voters and President Trump is strained because of the War in IranNon-MAGA Republicans, like Rina, have a much easier time engaging in a civil discussion with DemocratsRepublicans need to have the same unifying message leading up to the 2026 Midterm Elections in what will appear to be decisive Democratic victories across the board".... I'm a Republican because I believe in freedom, opportunity and a strong defense, but not blind loyalty. I think the party that owns that kind of message, principle, forward-looking, not reactionary, they're going to connect with the independents and the weary voters who want leadership and not more division. - Rina Shah Source: © 2025 Renew Democracy Initiative "RINA SHAH Advisor https://rdi.org/team/rina-shah/ Rina Shah is a Washington, DC-based geopolitical risk advisor, political commentator, and award-winning social entrepreneur. She has served as a senior aide to two Republican U.S. House members, a top consultant to two presidential campaigns, and a sought-after counselor to elected officials, diplomats, and corporate leaders worldwide. A proud West Virginia native and daughter of immigrants from Uganda and India, Shah rose to national prominence in 2016 as the first RNC delegate to publicly oppose Donald Trump’s nomination, leading the #NeverTrump movement. This stance triggered her removal from the RNC—later reversed after a legal battle. In 2020, she founded Republican Women for Biden; in 2024, she led the Republicans for Harris coalition. Shah currently serves as Senior Fellow for Inclusive Governance at the Rainey Center and sits on the boards of the Women’s Congressional Staff Foundation, League of Minority Voters, and VoteRunLead. She co-founded the Women’s Public Leadership Network. Named by Business Insider as one of “20 political strategists to watch ahead of 2022 and 2024,” she is represented by United Talent Agency and contributes frequently to BBC, CBS, MSNBC, and CNN. Most recently, she became a Senior Advisor to Our Republican Legacy, advocating for a GOP rooted in constitutional principles, fiscal responsibility, and inclusive leadership. Her pro-democracy work spans the globe, from Germany to the Maldives."

    55 min
  2. Garrett Boorojian and Host of “Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth” podcast, former USC QB Coach, NYT Best Selling Co–author of "Win Forever" with Pete Carroll, NCAA Football Analyst (NBC Sports; Big Ten Network; PAC–12; FOX; ESPN), Yogi R

    Jun 10

    Garrett Boorojian and Host of “Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth” podcast, former USC QB Coach, NYT Best Selling Co–author of "Win Forever" with Pete Carroll, NCAA Football Analyst (NBC Sports; Big Ten Network; PAC–12; FOX; ESPN), Yogi R

    Garrett Boorojian and Yogi Roth discuss relationship building in a team environment. Garrett's first podcast guest, College Football Hall of Famer, National Champion, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Lou Holtz, who was referenced in this episode passed away after this interview was recorded on February 12, 2026 but before it aired on June 9, 2026. Garrett's honored his late friend and former colleague, Lou Holtz, multiple times, which included a dedicated A Tree to Remember ™ in his memory. "Celebrate the game and coach the viewer." – Yogi Roth Source: Yogi Roth | Yogi Roth Bio https://www.yogiroth.com/ https://www.yogiroth.com/bio/ "Yogi Roth has been driven by the power of sports and story for over 20 years, as an on-air college football analyst, Elite 11 coach, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, and New York Times and Amazon best-selling author. A former Pitt wide receiver and USC coach, he is also a motivational speaker, tv and event host, and world traveler. To talk football, family, and storytelling, connect with him @YogiRoth. Yogi began his storytelling career after coaching football at USC, co-authoring the New York Times best-seller Win Forever with Pete Carroll, as well as his second book From PA to LA..." "BROADCASTER Yogi has been broadcasting college football & other sports for nearly two decades on the Big Ten Network, Pac-12 Networks, Fox, ESPN, NFL Network, Turner, Sirius XM, Bleacher Report & more. PODCASTS Yogi is currently hosting Y-OPTION: College Football through the lens of the West Coast on every podcast platform and on Substack. Spanning 8 years, this podcast has evolved to become the go to source for powerful stories, thoughtful dialogue in sport & discerning opinions. Y-OPTION is a uniquely expert, curious, and western take on the college football. Yogi has hosted a variety of podcasts in his career from Ted & Yogi's Pac-12 Adventure to a groundbreaking podcast titled The Season of Sam with former USC QB and current Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold. FILMMAKER Yogi has directed, produced & starred in over 20 films around the globe in theatres, on television & digital platforms. SPEAKER & MODERATOR Yogi has spoken on the world stage at TEDx & around the globe alongside brands such as Nike, World Surf League, Capital One, NACDA, Dignity Health, PMK*BNC, IMG College & various universities. He consistently moderates conversations with some of the most powerful names in sports. AUTHOR Yogi recently released 5-Star QB and his first children's book titled, Finding Free Fun. He also wrote From PA to LA and co-authored the New York Times best-seller Win Forever with Pete Carroll. TRAVEL Yogi has explored over 30 countries, seeking & uncovering the humanity in sports at each stop. RAD TEES Sports and Story have shaped Yogi's life from the age of 6. Ever since he began to travel it became the third bucket that drove inspiration to his life. An explorer of over 30 countries, Yogi has come to realize that a quality shirt can impact an adventure. Enjoy this new collaboration with Another Best Day, as each tee is cut from the same cloth: to seek and uncover humanity in sports around the globe." Source: Yogi Roth Newsletter "https://www.yogiroth.com/newsletter/"

    46 min
  3. Garrett Boorojian and Founder + CEO of Renala, Certified Facilitator in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY, formerly of ICF Next / World Vision / Paralyzed Veterans of America / Atlantic Media, Co-author of "Living Room Leadership," Brittany Anderson

    Jun 2

    Garrett Boorojian and Founder + CEO of Renala, Certified Facilitator in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY, formerly of ICF Next / World Vision / Paralyzed Veterans of America / Atlantic Media, Co-author of "Living Room Leadership," Brittany Anderson

    Garrett Boorojian and Brittany Anderson discuss relationship building in a team environment. Source: https://leadwithfamily.com/living-room-leadership/ "NEW BOOK BY BRITTANY + GEOFF ANDERSON Unlock the Power of Living Room Leadership What if your living room became your most powerful leadership training ground?" Source: https://leadwithfamily.com/about/ "About Renala Transforming Families. Transforming the Future. Renala is named after the magnificent Baobab trees in Africa because we ask families, What if your family tree became less about the past—and more about the future? We believe leadership begins at home, which is why we provide families holistic support to have hard conversations, solve conflict, lead with strengths, and co-create a vision, purpose, and values for your lives together. We use the power of play—using LEGO, art, storytelling, games, and more—through experiential retreats, immersive experiences, and personalized strengths coaching for couples and families. Play activates up to 80 percent of the brain—whereas talking aloud activates only 15 percent—enabling your family to more quickly and sustainably create new habits and step into the connected and aligned personal, family, and work life you long for. Brittany Anderson Co-Founder + CEO Brittany's passion for family-first leadership was sparked by her own story as a mom and military spouse to a now-retired Air Force One pilot. Their fierce pursuit of career growth left them on the brink of divorce in 2019, until they discovered the power of transformational work not just in transforming their family—but their leadership in every sphere of their lives. Brittany is a certified transformational coach, LEGO SERIOUS PLAY facilitator, Narrative Intelligence practitioner (Level II), and CliftonStrengths strategist whose 20+ year career began as a journalist covering Capitol Hill to later leading vision and strategy development for major organizations including World Vision, USAID, and the National Cancer Institute. Brittany is the co-author of the book, Living Room Leadership (2025). Geoff Anderson Co-Founder + Managing Partner Geoff retired in 2024 as one of the elite pilots to fly the President aboard Air Force One. His career included key leadership roles supporting the White House, combat airlift and humanitarian operations in multiple theaters, and training future fighter pilots at the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program. His leadership experience in high-stakes environments brings a unique perspective to family development. He is the co-author of the book, Living Room Leadership (2025)."

    55 min
  4. Garrett Boorojian and 1993 NFL First Round Draft Pick (1st Overall), New England Patriots Hall of Famer, 4x Pro–Bowler, Super Bowl 36 Champion, Co–founder of Bledsoe Wine Estates (Doubleback, Bledsoe Family Winery, Bledsoe|McDaniels), Drew Bledsoe

    May 15

    Garrett Boorojian and 1993 NFL First Round Draft Pick (1st Overall), New England Patriots Hall of Famer, 4x Pro–Bowler, Super Bowl 36 Champion, Co–founder of Bledsoe Wine Estates (Doubleback, Bledsoe Family Winery, Bledsoe|McDaniels), Drew Bledsoe

    Garrett Boorojian and Drew Bledsoe discuss relationship building in a team environment. Drew's NFL Career / Accolades: – 251 Passing Touchdowns / 44,611 Passing Yards – Super Bowl 36 Champion / 2x AFC Champion – 4x Pro–Bowler – 1994 Passing Yards Leader – New England Patriots Hall of Famer / All–1990s Team Source: https://www.bledsoefamilywinery.com/Our-Story "Our Story The uniqueness and diversity of the Walla Walla Valley is unlike anything in the world. Having a career in the NFL was the realization of a childhood dream, but somehow, I couldn’t deny the pull of my roots back to my hometown. My wife Maura and I, along with our team, are excited to celebrate this special place with you by sustainably crafting the purest expression of it with each vintage. We hope you enjoy! Bledsoe Wine Estates A Family of Wines An exploration of the Walla Walla Valley and an open invitation to those who believe that celebrations of life’s victories - small or large - are always more memorable with unforgettable wine. Bledsoe Family is an important member of a family of wineries that make up Bledsoe Wine Estates. The nationally acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon of Doubleback, accessible varietals of Bledsoe Family Winery, and boundary-pushing Pinot Noir and Syrah of Bledsoe|McDaniels all showcase our commitment to exploring the full potential of our land to produce authentically representative American luxury wines. Doubleback “Go big or go home,” they say, but where do you go if you’re already home? If you’re Drew Bledsoe, you go for glory. Because when you’ve doubled back to play in front of the home crowd, there’s too much on the line to go for anything else. So, you apply your passion for wine and the leadership skills gained from the hometown you love into building an estate-focused winery hellbent on crafting one of America’s finest Cabernet Sauvignons. You and your wife, Maura, find the perfect piece of land to grow an estate vineyard and then build a team around a winemaking wunderkind named Josh McDaniels. You first have to explain to him what you think you are doing dabbling in his business but he listens to your story and is inspired by your desire to pay homage to your, and his, hometown, and the next thing you know your first interpretation of home – elegance, balanced, complex and truly representative of the ground it came from – is rated one of America’s best, and the rest is history. Except, really, it’s just the beginning. Bledsoe|McDaniels A winemaking team driving for glory and built around high-performing, ultra-competitive leaders and team members isn’t kicking the ball away often. Bledsoe|McDaniels Winery is the payoff for the team’s willingness to embrace risk and go deep on fourth and short. Emerging from the Bledsoe Family Winery’s “idea laboratory” and in response to consumer demand, Bledsoe|McDaniels is the stunning outcome of Drew Bledsoe and Josh McDaniels’ long-standing friendship and desire to make their favorite wine of the Willamette Valley – Pinot Noir – along with homegrown Syrah. Like all Bledsoe wines, these are balanced, elegant and complex wines that demonstrate a unique sense of place while showcasing both the differences and similarities between the renowned valleys. Sustainability Sustainability isn’t just a philosophy we subscribe to, it’s an ongoing practice that extends far beyond just our farming. While it certainly is about the land, it’s also equally about our people, our community, and our establishment. Bledsoe Family Winery 229 E Main St. Walla Walla WA 99362 1-509-792-3510"

    35 min
  5. Garrett Boorojian and 2012 Grammy–nominated (for Best Spoken Word Album) Liverpool Legends, Marty Scott (George Harrison)

    May 7

    Garrett Boorojian and 2012 Grammy–nominated (for Best Spoken Word Album) Liverpool Legends, Marty Scott (George Harrison)

    Garrett Boorojian and Marty Scott discuss relationship building in a team environment. Source: Liverpool Legends https://www.liverpoollegends.com/about "Liverpool Legends are four world-class musicians and actors, hand-picked by Louise Harrison — sister of the late George Harrison — to honor her brother’s legacy and re-create the band that changed the world forever.. Internationally acclaimed, Liverpool Legends have toured the world with sold-out shows across the U.S., Europe, Mexico, Canada, Israel, Ukraine, India, and South America. They have headlined prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, The Cavern Club, Busch Stadium, The Rose Bowl for an audience of 50,000, and Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City. They have recorded at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios in London and earned a Grammy nomination for their work on Fab Fan Memories – A Beatles Bond." Source: Liverpool Legends https://www.liverpoollegends.com/the-show "The Show From the early mop-top hits to the Abbey Road Classics — relive every era of The Beatles. The Complete Beatles Experience! — a journey through the history of The Beatles. From the early mop-top mania of “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “She Loves You,” and “Twist and Shout”, you’ll relive the excitement that changed music forever. Travel down Penny Lane and into the colorful world of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, then soar into the timeless anthems of the late ’60s. In the end, you’ll Come Together for sing-along classics like “Get Back,” “Here Comes the Sun,” and “Hey Jude.” This unforgettable show is personally narrated by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison, making it the only Beatles tribute with a direct family connection. It’s more than a concert — it’s a chance to relive the music that defined a generation." Source: Liverpool Legends https://www.liverpoollegends.com/new-page "TICKET TO RIDE: MARTY SCOTT OF LIVERPOOL LEGENDS Marty Scott shares his story of the long and winding road that led him to stardom as George Harrison in Branson’s Liverpool Legends. WRITTEN BY JEFF HOUGHTON | PHOTO BY CHUCK TRAVERS 417 MAGAZINE Jan 2017 Marty Scott found himself sitting on a couch wedged between Paul McCartney and Louise Harrison, George Harrison’s sister. Squeezed beside one legendary Beatle and the sister of another would feel surreal to anybody, but especially to Scott because he had recently begun playing George Harrison in a Beatles tribute band. “I’m thinking, ‘This is weird,’” Scott recalls. “I’m still freaking out that I’m with her, you know? We sat with Paul for like 45 minutes on the couch. It was a cool time in my life, just bizarre. I got to sing with him for a second. It was the coolest day ever.” Scott and Harrison had recently become friends when she spotted him performing as George Harrison in a festival in Chicago just a few months after George had passed away. “This figure comes out on stage looking exactly like my brother, singing a song [‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’] sounding exactly like my brother, and for the first time since he had died, the tears just streamed down my face,” remembers Harrison. It was then that they struck up a friendship and eventually a plan to work together. Scott ended up starting a new..."

    51 min
  6. Garrett Boorojian and former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, U. of Michigan Law School Professor, Author of "The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government, NBC News / MS NOW Legal Analyst, Barbara McQuade

    Apr 27

    Garrett Boorojian and former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, U. of Michigan Law School Professor, Author of "The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government, NBC News / MS NOW Legal Analyst, Barbara McQuade

    Garrett Boorojian and Barbara McQuade discuss relationship building in a team environment. Source: University of Michigan Law School https://michigan.law.umich.edu/faculty-and-scholarship/our-faculty/barbara-l-mcquade "Barbara L. McQuade Professor from Practice Law Schoolbmcquade@umich.eduAssistant(s) Lilian EpleyBarbara L. McQuade, BA ’87, JD ’91, is a professor from practice at Michigan Law. Her interests include criminal law, criminal procedure, national security, data privacy, and civil rights. From 2010 to 2017, McQuade served as the US attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. Appointed by President Barack Obama, she was the first woman to serve in her position. McQuade also served as vice chair of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee and co-chaired its Terrorism and National Security Subcommittee. As US attorney, she oversaw cases involving public corruption, terrorism, corporate fraud, theft of trade secrets, civil rights, and health care fraud, among others. She also serves as a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Foreign Policy, Lawfare, Just Security, Slate, and National Public Radio, and she has been quoted in The New York Times, Time, Newsweek, Politico, and other publications. Before becoming US attorney, McQuade was an assistant US attorney in Detroit for 12 years, serving as deputy chief of the National Security Unit, where she handled cases involving terrorism financing, export violations, threats, and foreign agents. She began her career practicing law at the firm of Butzel Long in Detroit. She previously taught at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. McQuade has been recognized by the Detroit Free Press with the Neal Shine Award for Exemplary Regional Leadership, The Detroit News with the Michiganian of the Year Award, Crain’s Detroit Business as a Newsmaker of the Year and one of Detroit’s Most Influential Women, the Detroit Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Arab American Civil Rights League with their Tribute to Justice Award, and the Council on Legal Education Opportunity with its Diversity Award. McQuade is the author of Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America." Source: Barbara McQuade https://www.barbaramcquade.com/ BARBARA MCQUADE The Fix Book Tour Attack from Within THE FIX Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government..."

    38 min
  7. Garrett Boorojian and Atlanta–based Award–winning Independent / Hollywood Actress (Walk the Line, Big Momma's House 2, We Are Marshall, The Blind Side, The Hunger Games, What to Expect When You're Expecting, Flight, 42, Hidden Figures), Rhoda Griffi

    Apr 16

    Garrett Boorojian and Atlanta–based Award–winning Independent / Hollywood Actress (Walk the Line, Big Momma's House 2, We Are Marshall, The Blind Side, The Hunger Games, What to Expect When You're Expecting, Flight, 42, Hidden Figures), Rhoda Griffi

    Garrett Boorojian and Rhoda Griffis discuss relationship building in a team environment. "... [T]his platform is fabulous Garrett, there is a door for everybody, and that's thanks to you." – Rhoda Griffis Source: University of North Carolina School of the Arts https://www.uncsa.edu/about/leadership/uncsa-board-of-trustees/board/rhoda-griffis.aspx "Rhoda Griffis Vice Chair UNCSA Board of Trustees A native of North Carolina, Rhoda Griffis has made her home and galvanized her professional career in the Southeast market. Rhoda is a professional working actress with over 40 years and 250+ credits in film, television, theatre, commercials, voice-overs and print. Holding a B.F.A. from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, she was a member of the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival Acting company for seven seasons, and toured the east coast teaching Shakespeare in schools. In between acting work, Griffis charges her artistic batteries teaching on-camera acting, theatre, voice-overs and assistant directs in the fine arts department of The Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia." Source: Rhoda Griffis https://www.rhodagriffis.net/ "Rhoda Griffis is an Atlanta-based Actor John Cusack: “I kept telling Rhoda she should move to LA and get her own sitcom… I guess LA’s loss is Atlanta’s gain.” (Runaway Jury) Jackie Burch: “When I moved here from LA and met Rhoda, I remember a director jumping up, throwing his arms in the air with joy, from having an actor who is so solid and with quite the range. I was beaming.” (Casting Director) Peter Hedges: “Rhoda IS the Meryl Streep of the South.” (The Odd Life of Timothy Green) Andy Fickman: “Rhoda’s just an amazing local ATL actress and she came in for another role…(through her) this character was born and we started adding her to scenes in the movie - we just loved what she was doing.” (Parental Guidance) For Full Resume go to: www.imdb.me/rhodagriffis" Source: Rhoda Griffis - Biography - IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0341421/bio/ "Rhoda Griffis has acted in more than 150 Film and Television projects, such as WALK THE LINE, ROAD TRIP, THE BLIND SIDE, RUNAWAY JURY, JUST MERCY and THE BANKER. Television credits include series ARMY WIVES, DROP DEAD DIVA, FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, MINDHUNTER and recently THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES and OZARK. Her extensive list of Regional Theatre credits include leading roles in MACBETH, RICHARD III, ANGELS IN AMERICA, PROOF, INTIMATE APPAREL, COLLECTED STORIES and DINNER WITH FRIENDS. Rhoda had the honor of playing friend of the Iconic Dolly Parton in A DOLLY PARTON MAGICAL MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS. Ms Griffis holds a BFA from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts where she serves on the Board of Directors. Rhoda loves being a working actor.- IMDb mini biography by: UNCSA" Source: Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/rhoda-griffis "Rhoda Griffis Veteran character actress Rhoda Griffis has played everyone from Jacqueline Kennedy to Lady MacBeth, but she counts the scheming Lenore Ludwig Baker on "Army Wives" (Lifetime, 2007-14) as one of..."

    36 min
  8. Garrett Boorojian and former NFL 4x Pro–Bowler, former NFL First–Team All–Pro, former NFL Sacks Leader, former NFL Defensive Player of the Year, former High School and NCAA Division I Football Coach, Motivational Speaker, Bryce Paup

    Apr 10

    Garrett Boorojian and former NFL 4x Pro–Bowler, former NFL First–Team All–Pro, former NFL Sacks Leader, former NFL Defensive Player of the Year, former High School and NCAA Division I Football Coach, Motivational Speaker, Bryce Paup

    Garrett Boorojian and Bryce Paup discuss relationship building in a team environment. Source: Iowa State Football https://cyclones.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/bryce-paup/2348 "Bryce Paup Title: Assistant Defensive LineEmail: bpaup@iastate.eduPhone: 515-294-6721Bio Bryce Paup spent the 2025 season as assistant defensive line coach at Iowa State after spending the previous seven seasons at UNI. In 2022, he was named assistant head coach in addition to his defensive line responsibilities. In Paup's lone season in Ames, Iowa State went 8-4 and reached bowl eligibility. Defensive lineman Domonique Orange was a force on the defensive line, earning All-Big 12 Third Team honors. The Cyclone defense allowed just 20.2 points to rank 26th nationally in scoring defense. In total, Paup spent 11 seasons on the coaching staff at his alma mater. Between stints, the Scranton, Iowa, native spent the 2017 season at Minnesota. Five of Paup’s defensive linemen earned All-America accolades during his tenure with the Panthers, including first-team picks Karter Schult and Jared Brinkman. Ten times his defensive linemen earned spots on the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference first team. Paup had an outstanding NFL career, being named NFL Defensive Player of the Year and First-Team All-Pro in 1995 while playing for the Buffalo Bills. He was a four-time NFL Pro Bowler and had stints with Green Bay, Jacksonville and Minnesota, in addition to the Bills. Paup totaled 545 career tackles and 75.0 sacks, including an NFL-best 17.5 sacks during his pro bowl season in 1995. At UNI, Paup was a three-year starter at inside and outside linebacker, defensive end and nose tackle. He compiled 298 tackles and 15 sacks in his career as a Panther. In 1989, Paup was named All-Gateway Conference honors and was a Third-Team All-American by the Associated Press. Following his collegiate career, Paup was a sixth-round pick in the 1990 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. Paup earned his bachelor’s degree from UNI in liberal arts in 2017. Coaching Experience 2025 – Iowa State – Assistant Defensive Line 2022-24 – UNI – Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line 2018-21 – UNI – Defensive Line 2017 – Minnesota – Defensive Line 2013-16 – UNI – Defensive Line 2007-12 – Green Bay Southwest HS (Wis.) – Head Coach 2004-06 – De Pere HS (Wis.) – Linebackers”

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Global Podcast Host and Producer, Garrett Boorojian, interviews notable professionals in sports, media, politics, business, and Hollywood — including those who are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, College Football Hall of Fame, Basketball Hall of Fame, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame, Olympic Medalists, Emmy Award winners, The New York Times Best-Selling Authors, U.S. Generals (Ret.), Coaches of the Year, NBA and NFL First Round Draft Picks, and NBA, NCAA, World Series, and Super Bowl Champions. “Relationship building is the essence of humanity.” — Garrett Boorojian “Many who are good at what they do, have the opportunity to become great. But the few who are great at what they do, have the opportunity to become the greatest.” — Garrett Boorojian “Relationship building is not only easier said, because we have the power to get it done.” — Garrett Boorojian

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