What's Next with Eric Wood

It has been a great year for What's Next with Eric Wood and we have put together some of the best moments of 2019 in this podcast. You'll hear from several guests once again including Richie Incognito, Vince Tyra, Bob Russell, Joe Thomas, Brian Brohm, Merril Hoge, David Novak, Big House and more.

Business owner, certified leadership coach and former Division 1 football player Greg Taylor joins Eric for an insightful conversation about faith, hard work, striving to become your best and much more. Greg has over 32 years of experience as a business leader and gives great advice about several different topics. Visit Greg's website at: https://www.findyourwinningedge.com

American businessman and former Louisville Cardinals basketball player Junior Bridgeman joins the podcast.. Eric and Junior talk on many things including his time in the NBA, playing under Denny Crum at UL, some of his favorite memories on the hardwood, his transition to the business world, the most important qualities for success and much more. 

Former Buffalo Bills' teammate and University of Kentucky wide receiver Stevie Johnson joins Eric for a special Rivalry Week episode. The guys talk about the upcoming UK-UL game, their favorite memories playing together, the transition to life after football and much more.

David Novak is an American businessman, author and philanthropist. He is Founder and CEO of oGoLead and is Co-Founder and retired Chairman and chief executive officer of YUM! Brands Inc.. David joins Eric for an illuminating conversation about leadership, what motiavtes people, how we can become better each and every day and much more.

Former athlete, cancer survivor and Director of Player Engagement at SignaturePRO, Rob Vaka joins Eric for an insightful conversation about overcoming obstacles, money management with former athletes, being grateful in every situation and how to succeed in life after retirement.

Joe "Big House" Kenn is the first person ever to be voted the National Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year in both college football and the NFL. "Big House" coached at the University of Louisville with Eric from 2008-2009 and is now the current Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Carolina Panthers.  The two football guys reconnect to talk about Houses' upbringing, his journey...

Meet America's most popular psychiatrist. Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, founder of Amen Clinics and BrainMD, double board certified psychiatrist and a nine-time New York Times bestselling author. He joins Eric for an insightful conversation about your brain's potential, the impact of contact sports on the brain, methods to improve your brain function and much more.

Former teammates at Elder High School, Alex Harbin joins Eric for a fun conversation full of memories of playing football together, Alex's tryout with an NFL team, the challenges of owning a gym, what makes leaders & mentors, Alex's transition in life outside of sports and much more.

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.