Kneading Dough: The Podcast

Elena Delle Donne is a star player in the WNBA and a gold medalist who hold multiple USA Basketball records. She is a three-time WNBA All-Star starter, the 2015 WNBA MVP, and one of the most prolific players in league history. On this episode of Kneading Dough, you’ll hear her talk about how medical accessibility influenced the way she spends her cash, the ongoing fight for women’s sports, her creative woodworking business with her wife, and her passion for giving back to people with special needs.

Lindsey won a women’s-record 82 World Cup races over the course of her career. She’s also won 8 World Cup medals and 3 Olympic medals, taking home the gold in the Downhill in 2010. Oh, and she’s widely regarded as one of the greatest skiers of all time. And on this episode of Kneading Dough, you’ll hear her talk about how hard it is to make a living in competitive skiing, and how the Lindsey Vonn Foundation is empowering the next generation of women. Kneading Dough is presented by Chase and is hosted by former NFL player, Andrew Hawkins. New episodes featuring superstar athletes drop every Tuesday. 

Last year, Trae Young was the number 5 pick in the NBA draft and instantly made waves in his rookie season with the Atlanta Hawks. His father, Rayford, is no stranger to basketball, as he used to play for Texas Tech and professionally in Europe. He’s been passing on his knowledge to Trae ever since they discovered his passion for basketball. In this interview with Trae and Rayford, which took place in downtown Atlanta, they share their financial journey and how they’re managing it today.

Ben Simmons is only 23, but he’s already become one of the more exciting players in the NBA. Coming out of LSU, he was drafted first overall in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. This past season, he made his first All-Star team while helping lead the Sixers to the NBA Playoffs.  It should be noted that this episode was recorded back when Ben was a rookie -- you’ll hear him talk about feeling exploited while playing college ball, adjusting to living in America...and, yes, savannah cats. Kneading Dough is presented by Chase and is hosted by former NFL player, Andrew Hawkins. New episodes featuring superstar athletes drop every Tuesday. 

Martellus Bennett is a former NFL tight end and Super Bowl champion. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys after college and eventually won Super Bowl 51 as a member of the New England Patriots. But his discipline goes beyond sports. As a children's author and an owner of a media company, he's one of the most creative minds the NFL has ever seen. Michael, his older brother, is one of the most feared defensive ends in all of football. After signing as an undrafted free agent to the Seattle Seahawks, he eventually turned himself into a three-time Pro Bowler.  Martellus and Michael, who challenge each other both on and off the field, discuss how they've navigated football and finances together. Kneading Dough is presented by Chase and is hosted by former NFL player, Andrew Hawkins. New episodes featuring superstar athletes drop every Tuesday. 

Andrew Hawkins aka Hawk sits down with former NFL player Victor Cruz and his mother Blanca Cruz, in front of a live audience at one of Chase's newest branches in New York City. Listen as Victor and Blanca discuss their financial journey together, from Victor's childhood in Paterson, New Jersey (3:45), the lessons Blanca taught Vic at an early age (12:15), learning about budgeting and saving in college (23:21), how Victor's life changed when he made the NFL (29:10), and what his version of a Super Bowl win is today (54:36). Kneading Dough is presented by UNINTERRUPTED and Chase. New episodes featuring superstar athletes drop every Tuesday. 

If you know anything about modern basketball, then you already know all about Draymond Green. The three-time NBA championship has been a key part of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty; he’s also made three All-Star appearances, and in 2017, he was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year. He sits down with Maverick Carter to discuss making it big after starting from the bottom, and how investing in his own well-being has helped him on and off the court. Kneading Dough is presented by Chase and is hosted by former NFL player, Andrew Hawkins. New episodes featuring superstar athletes drop every other Tuesday. 

Since being drafted first overall in 2012, Nneka’s made it to 5 WNBA All-Star teams, won the League MVP in 2016, and she’s been serving as the President of the WNBA Players Association for the past few years. Listen as the Los Angeles Sparks star talks about how her parents supported her basketball dreams, and what it’s like to play two professional seasons in one calendar year. Kneading Dough is presented by Chase and is hosted by former NFL player, Andrew Hawkins. New episodes featuring superstar athletes drop every other Tuesday. 

Hawk sits down with former NFL player and movie director, Matthew Cherry, in front of a live audience at the Chase Tower in Chicago. Listen as Matthew discusses his transition from the NFL to Hollywood, why he kept his football-playing past a secret in LA, and how a random Tweet to Jordan Peele changed his entire life.  Kneading Dough is presented by UNINTERRUPTED and Chase. New episodes featuring superstar athletes drop every other Tuesday. 

One of the greatest offensive weapons to ever play in the NFL, the recently-retired Rob Gronkowski talks scoring big off the field and reveals how he handled his salary vs. endorsement money.  Kneading Dough is presented by Chase and is hosted by former NFL player, Andrew Hawkins. New episodes featuring superstar athletes drop every other Tuesday. 

On the premiere episode of Branching Out, Hawk sits down with NBA champion Caron Butler in front of a live audience at Chase's McPherson Square branch in Washington, D.C. Listen as Caron reveals life-changing moments from his childhood, the origin of his love for basketball and how he's transitioned into off-court success.  Kneading Dough is presented by UNINTERRUPTED and Chase. New episodes featuring superstar athletes drop every other Tuesday. 

5-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles reveals financial tips she's learned, guilty pleasures, her first check as an amateur and learning about investments from her financial advisor. Kneading Dough is presented by UNINTERRUPTED and Chase. New episodes featuring superstar athletes drop every other Tuesday. 

23 Grand Slam single titles and 4 Olympic gold medals. But that alone doesn't capture the success story of one Serena Williams. On this episode, learn how the GOAT tennis player went all the way from Compton, CA to being a household name by succeeding on and off the court. Plus, if you think Serena is too big for the Dollar Store, then think again.  Kneading Dough is presented by UNINTERRUPTED and Chase. New episodes featuring superstar athletes drop every other Tuesday. 

LeBron James needs no introduction. 14-time NBA all star, 4-time MVP, 3 NBA championships, 2 gold medals and 1 banana boat. But before all that, he was just a kid from Akron, Ohio with big dreams and small pockets. Listen as LeBron discusses growing up with very little money, resisting big offers as a teenager and the best financial decisions he's ever made. 

Listen as Andrew Hawkins previews Kneading Dough: The Podcast and learn how star athletes handle life-changing amounts of money. Full episodes coming soon.