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Roger Goodell: Leading the NFL, Overcoming Adversity & the Future of Football Oct 20, 2026

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joins former NFL player and Wheels Up co-founder Jim Pyne for a rare, in-depth conversation on On the Line with Jim Pyne.

From his early days working as a bartender and bouncer to leading the most powerful league in professional football, Goodell shares his perspective on determination, leadership, adversity, family, and the future of the NFL.

In this episode, Jim and Roger discuss:

The lessons that shaped Roger's leadership journey
His mother's influence and the importance of family
Navigating adversity and making difficult decisions
The NFL's international expansion
The growing opportunities for women in football and flag football
Artificial intelligence and how technology could reshape professional sports
The determination required to lead through change

It's a conversation about much more than football. It's about people, relationships, responsibility, and the future of the game.

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Bruce Smith: 200 Sacks, 19 NFL Seasons & the Legacy of a Hall of Famer | On the Line with Jim Pyne Oct 13, 2026

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NFL legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bruce Smith joins former NFL offensive lineman Jim Pyne on On the Line with Jim Pyne for a powerful conversation about football, family, perseverance, business, and the legacy we leave behind.

With 200 career sacks, 19 NFL seasons, four Super Bowl appearances, and 12 surgeries, Bruce Smith built one of the most remarkable careers in football history. But behind the records is a story of hard work, discipline, faith, and the people who helped shape him.

Two proud Virginia Tech Hokies reconnect as Bruce reflects on his journey from Norfolk, Virginia, to becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft and one of the most dominant defensive players the game has ever seen.

In this episode:

The secret to Bruce's remarkable 19-year NFL career and all-time sack record.
How his parents, coaches, and Virginia Tech shaped his work ethic and character.
His memories of Virginia Tech and thoughts on the future of Hokies football.
How he transitioned from the NFL into successful real estate development, including a billion-dollar casino and entertainment project in Petersburg, Virginia.
Why Bruce believes the NFL must do more to provide lifetime healthcare for former players.
His approach to overcoming adversity, seeking wise counsel, and staying grounded in faith.
The powerful advice he received at Virginia Tech: "You don't work, you don't eat."
What Bruce hopes people will remember about him long after his football records are broken.

Bruce also shares why relationships matter, how decisions made early in life shape your future, and why family, faith, and community mean more than individual accomplishments.

From the gridiron to the boardroom, this is a conversation about much more than football.

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Frank Beamer: Building Virginia Tech, Beamer Ball & a Legacy of Leadership | On the Line with Jim Pyne Oct 06, 2026

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Frank Beamer joins On the Line with Jim Pyne for a personal conversation about leadership, loyalty, adversity, and the remarkable rise of Virginia Tech football.

Coach Beamer looks back on his journey from growing up in Virginia and playing at Virginia Tech to returning as head coach and building the Hokies into a national powerhouse. He shares the principles that shaped his career: tell the truth, earn trust, hire good people, embrace hard work, and never back down from adversity. Pasted text

Jim and Coach Beamer also revisit their own history, including Beamer recruiting Jim out of Milford, Massachusetts, the difficult 1992 season, and the breakthrough 1993 team that went 9–3 and won the Independence Bowl. They discuss Mike Gentry, Bud Foster, the origins of Beamer Ball, Virginia Tech’s legendary emphasis on special teams, and the relationships that made the program special. Pasted text

Beamer also talks about his family, his pride in his son Shane, and why he believes relationships and trust remain at the heart of successful football programs—even as college football continues to change. Pasted text

It’s a conversation between a legendary coach and one of his former players about far more than football—leadership, character, relationships, resilience, and building something that lasts.

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Manny Diaz: Building a Winning Culture at Duke, Leadership & Lessons From a Life in Football Sep 29, 2026

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Duke head coach Manny Diaz joins Jim Pyne on On The Line for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, culture, adversity and a life spent in college football.

Diaz shares lessons from his journey through some of the biggest programs in the country, what he learned from the highs and lows along the way, and how those experiences have shaped the way he leads Duke today.

Jim and Manny talk about building trust with players, establishing a winning culture, developing toughness, handling pressure and why relationships remain at the heart of successful football programs.

It’s an inside look at the experiences and philosophy behind one of college football’s most respected coaches — and the lessons in leadership that extend well beyond the field.

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Bob Chesney: Grow Where You’re Planted — Building a Winning Culture Sep 22, 2026

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UCLA head coach Bob Chesney joins Jim Pyne on On The Line to talk about the journey that took him from Division III football to leading one of college football’s most recognizable programs.

Chesney shares the lessons he learned growing up in a football family, working his way through the coaching ranks, and building winning programs at Salve Regina, Assumption, Holy Cross and JMU before taking over at UCLA.

They discuss his four pillars for success—attention to detail, positive attitude, urgency and relentlessness—along with building trust, creating competition, developing players and why he believes there is no job too small. Chesney also explains his philosophy that failure doesn’t define you, it refines you, and shares the simple advice from his mother that has stayed with him throughout his career: “Grow where you’re planted.”

A great conversation about leadership, relationships, preparation and the process behind building a winning culture.

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Todd Bowles: Leadership, Tom Brady, Baker Mayfield & Building a Winning Culture Sep 15, 2026

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles joins Jim Pyne on On the Line for a candid conversation about leadership, preparation, coaching and what separates the great ones.

Bowles shares a fascinating inside look at Tom Brady’s legendary preparation — including how Brady studied the smallest details in a defender’s stance and body language to recognize what was coming before the ball was even snapped.

He also talks about Baker Mayfield’s leadership, competitiveness and ability to connect with everyone in the locker room, and why those qualities have made him such an important leader for Tampa Bay.

Todd and Jim also discuss the lessons Bowles has learned throughout his career, building trust with players, handling adversity, creating a winning culture and what it takes to lead at the highest level of the NFL.

It’s an inside look at football and leadership from one of the most respected coaches in the game.

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Dabo Swinney: Leadership, Clemson Football & Building a Championship Culture Sep 02, 2026

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Dabo Swinney joins Jim Pyne on On the Line for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, culture, football, family, and building one of college football’s most successful programs.

Dabo shares lessons from his journey to Clemson, the people and experiences that shaped him, and the principles behind building a championship culture. He talks about developing players, creating belief, handling adversity, staying true to your values, and what leadership looks like when expectations are at their highest.

From his early days in coaching to winning national championships at Clemson, Dabo offers a candid look at the mindset, relationships, and culture that have defined his career.

A great conversation about leadership, perseverance, relationships, and what it takes to build something that lasts.

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Bruce Arians: Leadership, Tom Brady & Building a Super Bowl Champion Sep 01, 2026

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Super Bowl-winning head coach Bruce Arians joins Jim Pyne on On the Line for a candid conversation about leadership, winning, and building a championship culture.

Arians shares lessons from more than four decades in football, including his journey through the NFL, his coaching philosophy, and what he learned working with some of the game's greatest players and coaches.

He also takes Jim inside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl run and talks about Tom Brady's competitiveness, preparation, leadership, and relentless drive to win—including the side of Brady that Arians saw every day behind the scenes.

Bruce and Jim also discuss relationships, accountability, handling adversity, and why great leaders have to be willing to coach people hard while still earning their trust.

It's a conversation about much more than football—it's about leadership, culture, relationships, and what it takes to win at the highest level.

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Jim Harbaugh: Building Champions, Preparing to Win and Leading with Conviction Aug 25, 2026

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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh joins Jim Pyne for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, preparation, culture and the pursuit of championships.

Harbaugh discusses the principles that have guided him throughout his career as an NFL quarterback and successful head coach at both the college and professional levels. He shares what it takes to build belief inside a football team, develop a winning culture and prepare for legendary coaches such as Bill Belichick and Nick Saban.

The conversation also explores Harbaugh’s football family, the influence of his parents, his relationship with his brother John, the lessons he has learned through adversity and why enthusiasm and preparation remain central to his leadership philosophy.

It’s an honest and entertaining conversation with one of football’s most accomplished and distinctive leaders.

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Tony Elliott: Building Culture, Leading Through Adversity & The Future of Virginia Football Aug 18, 2026

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Tony Elliott joins Jim Pyne on On the Line for a candid conversation about leadership, culture, adversity and what it takes to build a winning football program.

Elliott shares lessons from his journey as a player at Clemson, his rise through the coaching profession and his years helping build Clemson into a national championship program before taking on the challenge of leading Virginia football.

Tony and Jim discuss building trust with players, creating accountability, handling adversity, developing young men on and off the field, and why consistency matters when establishing a championship culture.

They also talk about the evolution of college football, recruiting, NIL, the transfer portal and the challenges facing today's head coaches.

It’s a conversation about much more than football—leadership, relationships, resilience and building something that lasts.

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