What's Next with Eric Wood

The former American Football player and analyst for ESPN, Merril Hoge joins Eric for a insightful conversation about growing up in Idaho, how he got into football, his cancer diagnoses, some of the bad science behind CTE, how he's handled adversity in his life and much more.

The 7x Pro Bowler, Buffalo Bills Wide Receiver/Gunner and now sports reporter, Steve Tasker joins Eric for a fun conversation about the joy football brought each other, the Hall of Fame debate, some favorite moments from their career and much more.

The Louisville Legend, former NFL Quarterback and now Purdue Football co-offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach, Brian Brohm, joins his former Cardinals' teammate for a discussion about his upbringing, performing under high expectations, his college/NFL career and much more. 

The former Browns' Left Tackle and Future Hall of Famer Joe Thomas is an ironman. Joe didn't miss a single play until his final year of his career, 10,363 consecutive snaps over 11 years, and now he joins Eric for a dynamic conversation about their most memorable moments in the NFL, advice they'd give to rookies, life after the League, coping with injuries and much more.

He became the head pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville at the age of 22. His small congregation of 120 members became one of the largest churches in America, with up to 18,000 people. Now retired, Bob Russell sits down with Eric for a profound conversation about living a joyful life,  the importance of hard work, the drawbacks of multitasking and much more. 

Former NFL lineman Nick Hardwick joins Eric for a refreshing conversation about his unconventional journey to becoming a Pro Bowler, what Nick is doing in life now, brain health in professional athletes and some interesting stories about former teammates like Phillip Rivers and more.

Former Navy Seal Matt Hoetker joins Eric to talk about his life and about serving his country.  The guys discuss leadership, sacrifice, the specifics of military lifestyle and what it takes to be a Navy Seal.

The businessman and University of Louisville Athletic Director joins Eric to talk about growing up in Louisville, his eventful first year as AD, investment advice and a behind-the-scenes look into the world of college athletics.

The former NFL lineman joins Eric for a revealing conversation about the game of Football, Will's career - including going to three straight Super Bowls with the Bills - and his transition into coaching high school and into the business world. 

Former Pro Bowl Center Nick Mangold joins Eric for a friendly discussion about some of the toughest players to block in the NFL,  their favorites moments from an NFL locker room and what is happening next in their life. 

A former Major League Baseball Player from Louisville, Kentucky, Chris Burke joins Eric for a personal conversation about playing ball in college and as a professional, his walk off home run in the 2005 NLDS, adjusting the life after his career and more. 

Former NFL running back Fred Jackson, who spent nine seasons with the Buffalo Bills, reunites with Eric to talk about his incredible journey to the League, his favorite stories as a player and some advice he'd give to players today or anyone who is going though a transition in their life. 

American country music singer and songwriter Michael Ray joins Eric for a revealing conversation. From humble beginnings to superstardom, how do you make that transition? What challenges do you face on the way to achieving your dreams? Michael tells his story and gives a glimpse of "What's Next" in his life.

Former NFL player and teammate Richie Incognito joins Eric for a candid conversation about breaking the perception of football players, lessons learned from the Miami situation and "What's Next" for him in his life. 

The intro episode! Former NFL Pro Bowler Eric Wood shares his story about: playing in the NFL, the sudden end to his career and where his life is heading next.