What's Next with Eric Wood

Taylor Lewan is entering his 9th season in the NFL as the starting Left Tackle for the Tennessee Titans. Taylor was drafted in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft and made three consecutives Pro Bowls from 2016 to 2018. He is also the co-host of the 'Bussin With the Boys' podcast alongside former teammate Will Compton. Today on the show, Taylor and Eric discuss the outlook of the 2022 Titans, why they love the game of football and the future of the popular Barstool Sports podcast. Other topics include: (5:00-8:35) - Taylor's mindset heading into year nine (8:35-12:30) - Recovery from ACL injury last year (12:30-17:00) - O-line talk. Creating the right habits (17:00-24:00) - Pressure as a 1st round pick. What's your why? (24:00-28:45) - Why Taylor's why has changed. Advice to rookies at training camp (28:45-32:15) - Give it all you got. Is retirement in sight? (32:15-40:00) - 2022 Titans/Bills talk (40:00-48:45) - Bussin with the Boys podcast. Where it goes from here And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today! Preorder Eric's new book "Tackle What's Next" today: https://www.amazon.com/Tackle-Whats-Next-Achieve-Business/dp/111993186X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tackle+whats+next+eric+wood&qid=1658859425&sprefix=what%27s+next+with+eri%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-1 For more information about our sponsors today: https://papsjerky.com/ BrainMD.com 

How do you make your today better than your yesterday? Eric Wood speaks at Ben Newman's Mental Toughness Forum, 30+ of the world's highest performers in sports & business sharing systems & skills on how to think bigger, drive action, overcome adversity and build mental toughness to reach peak performance. 

Billy Quarantillo is a mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Featherweight division in the UFC. He was the former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion and has become a rising star in the fighting world since 2013. Billy's mixed martial arts record is 16-4 and today, he shares his secrets to success. Topics include: (2:30-5:20) - Growing up in Buffalo as a Bills fan (5:20-10:35) - Dedicating his life to becoming a fighter, journey to becoming a professional (10:35-14:15) - Motivated by fear. Self talk (14:15-18:45) - Billy's big break in his career (18:45-21:00) - Ultimate goals as a fighter (21:00-26:00) - Role models in the industry. Thoughts on Connor McGregor (26:00-30:15) - Any reservations fighting long term? (30:15-35:00) - Normal day leading up to a fight (35:00-40:20) - Billy's love of the Buffalo Bills And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today! Preorder Eric's new book "Tackle What's Next" today: https://www.amazon.com/Tackle-Whats-Next-Achieve-Business/dp/111993186X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tackle+whats+next+eric+wood&qid=1658859425&sprefix=what%27s+next+with+eri%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-1 For more information about our sponsors today: https://papsjerky.com/ https://punchdenergy.com To get 20% off your order, use the code: EricWood20

Jason Kelce is the starting Center for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League. A 6th round draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, Kelce is a Super Bowl champion, a five-time Pro-Bowl selection and a four-time first-team All-Pro selection. Jason is considered one of the best Centers in the game today and was the Eagles' Walter Peyton Man of the Year nominee in 2021. Today on the show, Eric and Jason discuss coming back for a 12th season, advice for sustained career success and much more. Topics include: (2:50-6:15) - When Jason made the switch to Center (6:15-8:45) - Weight management throughout Jason's career  (8:45-12:15) - Playing for Chip Kelly (12:15-17:25) - Starting 122 straight games, factors for staying healthy and consistent (17:25-23:45) - Advice for prolonged success. From 6th round pick to future Hall of Famer (23:45-27:00) - Coming back for a 12th season (27:00-32:15) - Who Jason studied, looks up to. Toughest DT to block (32:15-34:30) - Similarities with brother Travis Kelce And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today! Preorder Eric's new book "Tackle What's Next" today: https://www.amazon.com/Tackle-Whats-Next-Achieve-Business/dp/111993186X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tackle+whats+next+eric+wood&qid=1658859425&sprefix=what%27s+next+with+eri%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-1 For more information about our sponsors today: Jordan Yocum LouisvilleCustomClothing.com Instagram: @KentuckyClothier

Joe Schoen is a NFL executive who is currently the General Manager of the New York Giants. Schoen previously served as the assistant general manager for the Buffalo Bills from 2017 to 2021. His first NFL job was as a ticket office intern with the Carolina Panthers in 2000. He then spent seven seasons (2001-07) working for the Panthers under current Bills general manager Brandon Beane, first as a scouting assistant and then as a southeast and southwest scout. Today on the show, Eric and Joe discuss how they both impacted the Bills' rebuild, how to work your way up in the NFL and much more. Topics include: (2:25-5:25) - Getting started with New York, transition process with Brian Daboll (5:25-7:25) - How Joe went from CFB player at DePaul to becoming an NFL scout (7:25-11:40) - Getting your foot in the door, how Joe worked his way up to becoming GM (11:40-14:35) - Joe's biggest misses in scouting (14:35-23:05) - Bills rebuild with Brandon Beane, was it tough to leave Buffalo? (23:05-28:00) - Locker room dynamics and leadership. What stood out about Brian Daboll (28:00-31:45) - How to install a culture. Expecting to win (31:45-35:35) - The least glamorous part of being a GM And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today! Preorder Eric's new book "Tackle What's Next" today: https://www.amazon.com/Tackle-Whats-Next-Achieve-Business/dp/111993186X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tackle+whats+next+eric+wood&qid=1658859425&sprefix=what%27s+next+with+eri%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-1 For more information about our sponsors today: Sauna Space Code - WhatsNext5 for 5% off your next order

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! For more information about out sponsors today: https://papsjerky.com/ https://sauna.space/ Code - WhatsNext5 for 5% off your next order

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!

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!

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 Rate, review and subscribe to the show today! For more information about our sponsors today: papsjerky.com

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!

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! For more information about our sponsors today: https://papsjerky.com/

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. And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today! For more information about our sponsors: Founded by the world’s leading neuroscientist, Daniel G. Amen, MD,  BrainMD chooses smart, necessary and whole ingredients that properly nourish your brain to optimize the whole body.  Our supplements are clinically tested and proven to boost brain function.  Shop today online at BrainMD.com - use promo code ERIC15 at checkout to get 15% off!

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 And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today! For more information about our sponsors today: Jordan Yocum LouisvilleCustomClothing.com Instagram: @KentuckyClothier https://papsjerky.com/

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! for more information about Nick and his program: https://hardwick.life/ For more information about out sponsors today: Jordan Yocum LouisvilleCustomClothing.com Instagram: @KentuckyClothier Sauna Space Code - WhatsNext5 for 5% off your next order

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 Rate, review and subscribe to the show today.