What's Next with Eric Wood

The 2020 Kentucky Derby is almost here! Get ready for the first Saturday in September with two prominent figures in the horse racing industry, Horse Trainer Bob Baffert and Starlight Racing Founder Jack Wolf. In the first interview, Bob and Eric discuss several different topics, including: his journey to becoming the top horse trainer of all-time, his experience with two triple crown winners and Bob's thoughts on his two horses in the Derby this year, Authentic and Thousand Words. Jack Wolf also has a horse in the 2020 Derby, Authentic, who is currently the 4th betting favorite as of publish time. Eric and Jack discuss more tricks of the horse racing industry. such as: how Jack bets when he goes to the track, what it's like to watch a horse you own come down the stretch on Derby day and also his advice for people who'd like to own a race horse one day. For more information on our sponsors today: TwinSpires.com          code: WOOD200    Start your $200 new member bonus Jordan.Yocum@TomJames.com BrainMD.com              code EricWood

Josh Allen is only 24 years old and is the current starting quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. Josh was drafted by the Bills in 2018 with the 7th overall pick, making him the highest drafted QB in Bills' history. On the show today, the two Buffalo football stars talk shop and hit on several different topics including: Josh's transition from college football to the NFL, his thoughts on the Bills' new wide receivers, what he needs to work on in 2020 and much more. Josh also touches on how COVID19 has impacted training camp and the potential of playing games without fans. For more information about our sponsors today: Jordan.Yocum@TomJames.com BrainMD.com          code: EricWood

Brian Tome is the Founding & Senior Pastor of Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, voted in 2017 the fastest growing church in America. He is a best selling author, an entrepreneur and is the host of "The Aggressive Life" podcast. Today on the show, Brian provides incredible insight on marriage and parenting. He talks about what should define a man and how tough these COVID 19 times can be on our psyche. Brian also speaks on his relationship with football, how to talk to your children about sex and reveals some highlights from his book: "The Five Marks of a Man" For more information about our sponsors today: Jordan.Yocum@TomJames.com BrainMD.com                                          Code: EricWood

David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency. He is a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach and joins Eric on the show today to help complete his life's mission: to empower people to be happy. David gives great perspective on several topics, including: controlling what you can control, finding success in business, advice for transitioning athletes, how to re-purpose your life and a discussion about sports this fall. For more information about our sponsors today: Jordan.Yocum@TomJames.com LouisvilleCustomClothing.com BrainMD.com                             code: EricWood Thank you for listening and subscribe if you enjoyed the show.

NFL wide receiver and Olympic long jumper Marquise Goodwin joins his former teammate on the podcast today. Marquise was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 3rd round of the 2013 NFL draft and made national news last week deciding to opt-out of the 2020 NFL season amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Eric and Marquise sit down to discuss this difficult decision, including a number of other things such as: Marquise's battle with injuries throughout his career and the importance of faith and family in his life. How difficult is it to balance your family life in the NFL? What motivates an elite level athlete to step away from the game? For more information about our sponsors today: Jordan.Yocum@TomJames.com LouisvilleCustomClothing.com BrainMD.com        code: EricWood Thank you for listening and please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed the show.

ESPN College Football Analyst and National radio personality Mike Golic Jr joins Eric on the show today. Mike played offensive guard at the University of Notre Dame from 2008 to 20012, and after a few years of professional football, he is now blazing his own path in the sports media world. The guys gets into several different topics including how Mike is following in his father's footsteps, the diet and weight management of an offensive lineman, Mike's transition into his new career and some current NFL & CFB talk. Thank you for listening and make sure to subscribe!

Jeff Ruby is one of the most successful and outspoken restaurateurs in the United States and earned his fame in Eric's hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. An Ivy League graduate of Cornell University, Jeff joins Eric on the podcast today to discuss several different topics including; how a football coach changed his life, firing his first cook at the age of 13, his journey to the top in business, adversity faced in the times of COVID 19, the relationship he has with his family and much more. Finally, remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

Super Bowl Champion, 8 year NFL veteran and fellow Cincinnati kid Rocky Boiman joins Eric on the podcast. Today, the guys get into a host of different topics including: Leadership as a captain linebacker at the University of Notre Dame, some adversity he overcome throughout his NFL career, his transition out of the NFL and into sports media, and some stories from his high school days in the same city Eric grew up in. Thank you for listening and please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast if you enjoy!

Former Buffalo Bills great Jerry Butler joins Eric on the show today. Jerry played for the Bills from 1979-1986 and eventually became a wide receivers coach and the Director of Player Development for the Cleveland Browns. Jerry and Eric hit many different topics today, including: memories from their playing careers, how Jerry helped shaped the evolution of player development in the NFL, advice for the audience during the times of COVID 19 and Black Lives Matter and also some actionable steps you can take in your daily life. Finally, remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

The ACC Network Football Broadcast Team is back together again! Two guest join Eric on the show today, Wes Durham and Roddy Jones. Wes is the former voice of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and currently does Play by Play for the ACCN and for the Atlanta Falcons radio coverage. Roddy Jones is a former star Running back for Georgia Tech and is now a color analysis for the ACCN. He also the host of the ACC AF Podcast. You will hear the guys talk about their 1st season together as a crew, some of the best ACC games they worked last year, their journey in broadcasting to this point, and some talk about the current landscape of college football. Thank you for listening and make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

Leslie Frazier is a two time Super Bowl Champion and is the current Defensive Coordinator for the Buffalo Bills. Eric and Leslie touch on many different topics on today's show, including: Leslie's journey through football, how his career ended as a player, what it takes to be an NFL Head Coach, his thoughts on the 2020 Buffalo Bills and also an extended conversation about social injustice throughout America and how we can help. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and thank you for listening!

What are some Eric's most memorable moments in the Bills locker room? How about marriage advice during an NFL season? It's another edition of Ask EWood Anything. Make sure to use the hashtag #AskEWoodAnything on Twitter or Instagram to hear your question answered next week.

Mike Vrabel is the current Head Coach of the Tennessee Titans, a three time Super Bowl Champion and was an All-American Linebacker at THE Ohio State University. The guys touch on several different topics in this podcast, including: the fulfilling side of coaching, how the virtual off-season is going, Mike's thoughts on Tom Brady in Tampa, how he balances his professional and personal life and much more. You can donate to Mike's charity of choice, The 2nd & 7 Foundation, to promote reading by providing free books and positive role models to kids in need while encouraging young athletes of the community to pay it forward, visit the website: https://www.secondandseven.com/

Brian Murphy is the President and Founder of Athletes First, the largest independent football agency in the United States and the same agency that represented Eric while in the NFL.  Brian is a graduate of Notre Dame undergrad and Harvard Law School and has recently won 2 Man of the Year awards for his philanthropic efforts. These two long time friends reunite on the show to talk about what it takes to become a Sports Agent, how Athletes First takes care of their clients, what are the keys of starting and growing a business and of course some old stories of the two when they first met in Cincinnati. If you'd like to donate to the Eric Wood Fund, follow the link here: https://wchob.ejoinme.org/EricWoodFund

What's Eric's morning routine? His favorite bible verse? How about his mindset going into a football game?  It's another revealing episode of Ask EWood Anything and the former Pro Bowler is answering your questions. Make sure to use the hashtag #AskEWoodAnything on Twitter or Instagram to get your question answered on the next episode.