What's Next with Eric Wood

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Ep 161 - Finding Your Edge with Will Compton Jul 20, 2022

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Will Compton is a nine-year NFL veteran and the co-host of the Barstool Sports podcast, Bussin' With The Boys. Will played college football at the University of Nebraska, then signed with the Washington Commanders in 2013 as an undrafted free agent. Since then, he has played for the Oakland Raiders, Tennessee Titans and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Today on the show, Eric and Will get into the grind of the NFL and how your mindset can give you the edge you're looking for. Topics include:

(2:45-11:10) - Josh Allen's greatness

(11:10-9:15) - Tight End U, George Kittle fest

(9:15-18:45) - Will Will play football in 2022? How last season went with the Raiders

(18:45-29:45) - Will's mindset in training camp as an undrafted free agent

(29:45-43:00) - How Bussin' With The Boys started. Balancing football and podcasting

(43:00-45:35) - The perception in the NFL of having a podcast

(45:35-53:15) - Craziest/Dream guest for the podcast

(53:15-56:25) - Inspirations for starting the podcast. Communication skills

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Ep 160 - Building Relationships with Nathaniel Hackett Jul 13, 2022

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Nathaniel Hackett enters his first season with the Denver Broncos after being named the 18th head coach in franchise history on Jan. 28, 2022. A 20-year coaching veteran with 13 seasons of NFL experience, Hackett has been an offensive coordinator in eight of the last nine years at the NFL level. He most recently served as Green Bay's offensive coordinator for the past three seasons (2019-21) and also coached for the Buffalo Bills twice (2008-2009 & 2013-2014).

E-Wood joins his former Coach to discuss his aspirations for the 2022 NFL season. Also, the guy discuss their routine during a normal game week and what makes Aaron Rodgers so special. Topics include:

(4:40-9:00) - How Nate chose football over medicine

(9:00-13:00) - Relationship with Dad. Dealing with criticism in the NFL

(13:00-16:05) - NFL Coaching Youth Movement

(16:05-19:05) - Aaron Rodgers' Greatness

(19:05-21:20) - First impressions of Russell Wilson

(21:20-27:40) - Hardest Defensive Coordinator to prepare for

(27:40-30:40) - Normal game week during NFL season, morning routine

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

Ep 159 - Bigger Than Self with Dr. Armando González Jul 06, 2022

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Armando González (aka Dr. Mondo) is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Mental Wellness Coach to Elite Professional Athletes, Speaker and Entrepreneur. His expertise is in mental health and he is passionately pursuing his purpose to provide transformational mental health experiences to all, especially to communities most vulnerable to trauma.

Dr. Mondo is the founder of Cheat Code, a service that provides concierge mental wellness coaching to current MLB, NFL, NBA, MLS and Team USA Olympic athletes.

Today on the show, Eric and Armando discuss the importance of physical health for your mental well being, the keys to resolving trauma and how he became a Buffalo Bills fan. Topics include:

(2:50-8:50) - Career path to becoming a mental wellness coach

(8:50-13:30) - Brainspotting, resolving trauma

(13:30-18:30) - Where we look improves how we feel

(18:30-25:25) - the importance of physical health for your mental well being

(25:25-34:25) - Motivation behind weight loss. Bigger Than Self

(34:25-39:00) - The power of words

(39:00-46:00) - Define the yips

(46:00-50:30) - How Armando became a Bills fan

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

Ep 158 - Better Every Day with Trevor Anderson Jun 29, 2022

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Trevor Anderson is the Owner and Founder of Better Every Day. He is a renowned Performance Educator, and a Multi-Sport Performance Expert. Strategically located at Better Every Day headquarters in Central Florida, Trevor coaches and mentors the youth, and educates teachers and trainers. His experiences as a professional athlete, and as a performance trainer and educator for professionals and amateurs in various sports, have shaped his career with practical and applied experience.

A multi-sport athlete, he played professional football for three years, and is one of the pioneers of the popular extreme basketball sport SlamBall, competing in the first International SlamBall tournament in China, winning the Championship and achieving MVP Honors.

Today on the show, Eric and Trevor discuss their journeys into the fitness industry and how to get Better Every Day. Topics include:

(1:45-6:05) - Growing up in Sarasota, Florida. From professional football to SlamBall

(6:05-11:05) - Importance of playing multiple sports. Journey into the fitness industry

(11:05-16:15) - Better Every Day

(16:05-20:15) - What separates a Hall of Famer from the rest?

(20:15-23:25) - Meeting the Kid, Ken Griffey Jr

(23:25-27:05) - Mobility and Stability - the keys to the golf swing

(27:05-34:05) - Balancing work and family life. Morning routine

And much more. Follow Trevor on social media @TA2claps

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Ep 157 - Bridge The Gap with Matthew Dawson Jun 22, 2022

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Matthew Dawson is the CEO and Founder of Wild Health, a genomics based precision medicine company. Dawson left University of Kentucky HealthCare, where he had been the director of Point of Care Ultrasound, to launch Wild Health.

At this cutting-edge medical facility, a team of physicians and health coaches conduct a deep analysis of a patient’s DNA, biometrics, bloodwork and microbiome via proprietary software. They then combine the data with conversations and other factors to tell you exactly how to optimize your health, providing clients with an individualized plan for diet, exercise, supplements and lifestyle factors to optimize health and prevent disease.

Today on the show, Eric and Matt teach you how to live your best life and some tips for long term brain health. Topics include:

(1:45-4:40) - Matt as a two sport athlete in college

(4:40-8:40) - Wild Health's origin story

(8:40-10:35) - What separates Wild Health from the rest of the medical field

(10:35-14:40) - Diet/lifestyle pitfalls

(14:40-18:45) - Types of water and their impact on human longevity

(18:45-22:10) - Brain health of football players

(22:10-26:00) - Do wearables help?

(26:00-28:05) - Exogenous ketones

And much more. Rare, review and subscribe to the show today!

Ep 156 - Whatever It Takes with Blaise Ffrench Jun 15, 2022

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Blaise Ffrench is an NBA agent, actor, model, and brand builder for BODYARMOR. Previously, Blaise attended Saint Peter’s University, where he played on the college basketball team. He has since been featured in True Religion and Banana Republic, as well as appearances in Law And Order SVU, Blacklist, The Code, and Power among other hit shows.

Today on the show, Eric and Blaise discuss his rise to fame, the details behind selling BODYARMOR to Coca-Cola for $5.6 Billion and how you can get to your next level. Other topics include:

(2:20-4:40) - Growing up in Queens, NY. Playing CBB at St. Peter's

(4:40-12:25) - The rise of BODYARMOR. Taking advantage of opportunities.

(12:25-17:30) - Advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.

(17:30-20:55) - Blaise morning routine

(20:55-23:30) - Ultimate career goals

(23:30-26:00) - How to grow your social media following

And much more. Rate, review an subscribe to the show today!

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Ep 155 - FitzMagic with Ryan Fitzpatrick Jun 08, 2022

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We welcome back Ryan Fitzpatrick to the pod! Fitz recently retired from the NFL after 17 seasons and ranks 32nd all-time in career pass yards, 29th in career pass attempts and 18th all-time for rushing yards for a QB. He played for nine different teams after being a 7th round draft pick in 2005.

Check out episode 35 for Fitzpatrick previous episode. Today on the show, the two close friends reunite to discuss how they balance their family lives, some of their favorite memories together and why it was time for Ryan to step away from the game. Other topics include:

(2:00-6:25) - Retirement announcement. Explain the shirt.

(6:25-12:05) - Shirt off at playoff game. See any of your game in Josh Allen?

(12:05-15:05) - Advice to rookie self.

(15:05-22:20) - Craziest plays throughout his career. Week 1 injury 2021.

(22:20-26:05) - Family life, balancing seven kids.

(26:05-32:50) - Possible transition to broadcasting. Parenting tips.

(32:50-39:30) - Favorite memories together

(39:30-49:15) - Rapid fire questions including: pre-game routine, favorite stadiums to play in, talent teammates of the past.

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Ep 154 - Changing The Perception of Food with Darnell “SuperChef” Ferguson Jun 01, 2022

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Darnell “SuperChef” Ferguson is a restaurant owner and a celebrity Chef and Judge featured on shows such as Guy Fieri's Tournament of Champions, Guy's Grocery Games and many more. SuperChef has received national recognition for his a unique style of “Urban Eclectic” cooking which blends together traditional flavors in untraditional ways with a creative presentation.

Prior to being on national television shows, SuperChef had a life filled with adversity. He used the culinary arts as a motivational tool to change his life for the better and now SuperChef shares his gratitude for his blessings by continuously giving back to the community. SuperChef teaches kids, communities, and those in need how cooking can be a positive and creative outlet by employing teens, young adults, and those in need.

Today on the show, Eric and SuperChef dive into his back story and also how he balances his family life with 8 kids. Topics include:

(2:35-6:05) - Legal middle name is now SuperChef

(6:05-11:00) - Grew up an athlete, how he got started cooking

(11:00-16:30) - What's your greatest strength as a chef? Cooking shows SuperChef has been on

(16:30-24:30) - How life changed at the age of 24. Going to church

(24:30-30:45) - SuperChef's 1st restaurant burned down, what happened next?

(30:45-35:20) - Balancing family/work life with 8 kids

(35:20-39:20) - New upcoming TV show, what SuperChef's wife's favorite food

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Ep 153 - Get Fit: Don't Just Achieve Your Goals, Become Them with Nick Hardwick May 25, 2022

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We welcome back Nick Hardwick to the podcast! Nick is a former NFL center who played his entire 11-year career for the San Diego Chargers. He was drafted by the Chargers in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft, and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2006. To hear more about Nick's career journey, go back and listen to episode #9 of What's Next with Eric Wood.

Today on the show, the guys get into each other's health and fitness journeys and Nick's "Lose Like a Lineman" program. Other topics include:

(2:40-11:30) - Do the guys miss playing football? Difficulty of moving on.

(11:30-19:15) - To achieve success, you must become it. Enjoying the moment.

(19:15-24:30) - Health and fitness. What made Nick start "Lose Like a Lineman"

(24:30-36:30) - Coaching vs discipline

(36:30-43:00) - Morning routine

(43:00-48:30) - Decision to allow kids to play football

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Ep 152 - Supporting Buffalo with Thurman Thomas May 20, 2022

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Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas joins the show today. Thomas, and several former teammates, are coming together in Buffalo this week to help support families of the victims from a shooting at a Buffalo supermarket. Thomas and his wife, Patti, said their family foundation has raised more than $100,000 to help the city and its residents in the aftermath of the shooting.

If you'd like to donate, visit the link here: give.ThurmanThomas.com

Today on the show, Eric and Thurman describe:

- Their initial reaction to the shooting

- Buffalo's impact on Thurman's life

- A moment to unity the city of Buffalo

- And what you can do to help

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