No Free Lunch with Ndamukong Suh

On this best of episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong talks with his former teammate and current Tampa Bay Buccaneer Vita Vea. They discuss what goes into rookie contracts - specifically the cost of being a young player in the NFL. From fines and rookie dinners to helping family and offseason training— players can have a lot of expenses. Ndamukong and Vita also discuss the importance of building the...

On this best of episode of No Free Lunch , Ndamukong is joined by Karlton Dennis. Karlton is the tax expert trusted by some of your favorite athletes. He shares some of the ways athletes and entrepreneurs can reduce their tax burden while growing their businesses. New episodes return January 15rh! Host: Ndamukong Suh Executive Producer: Grace Piro Delia Producer: Danny Sellers Editor: David Caputo...

In this best of  No Free Lunch  episode, Ndamukong is joined by Writer, Host and Entrepreneur, Dan Le Batard! Dan shares his journey through starting Highly Questionable at ESPN to building his own independent media company, Meadowlark Media. He also gives insight to how and if legacy sports brands like ESPN and FS1 will survive through the streaming era. New episodes return January 15th...

In this best of  No Free Lunch  episode, Ndamukong sits down with former President of Jordan Brand, Larry Miller! 40 years ago, Jordan Brand started with a signature basketball shoe: it’s now the second largest sneaker company in the world. As company president, Larry Miller led its massive growth - he says the key was tapping into both culture and community. New episodes...

In this best of  No Free Lunch  episode, WNBA Legend Candace Parker talks with Ndamukong about how her upbringing helped her build a Hall of Fame career on the court, and how she’s figured out what success looks like afterwards-both for her and for other WNBA players just starting out. New episodes return January 15! Supported by T. Rowe Price Host: Ndamukong Suh Executive Producers: And...

On this episode of No Free Lunch , Ndamukong goes solo with his producer to break down his predictions for this year’s Christmas Day games—and whether Netflix overpaid for the broadcast rights. He also shares the strategies he’s doubling down on heading into 2026. Supported by T. Rowe Price Host: Ndamukong Suh Executive Producers: Andrea Scott and Grace Piro Delia Producer: Danny Sellers Editor: D...

On this episode of  No Free Lunch , Ndamukong sits down with his producer, Danny, for a solo episode, recapping the year that was in 2025 - filled with business, family and football. Ndamukong shares some of the hardest lessons he's learned in retirement -- and some of the newest skills he's had to cultivate. Supported by T. Rowe Price Host: Ndamukong Suh Executive Producers: Andrea Scott and...

On this episode of  No Free Lunch , Ndamukong sits down with founding president of the WNBA and current commissioner of the Big East, Val Ackerman. They talk about Val's front-row seat to the inception of the WNBA -- from David Stern's role to the importance of the 1996 Olympics. They also chat about some of the biggest issues facing colleges athletics today, including Title IX and the pros a...

As 2025 comes to a close, Ndamukong sits down with "financial hype woman" Berna Anat to talk about goal-setting for 2026, including some special tips for budgeting in the new year. Supported by T. Rowe Price Host: Ndamukong Suh Executive Producers: Andrea Scott and Grace Piro Delia Producer: Danny Sellers Editor: David Caputo Follow us at: Instagram: @nofreelunchshow TikTok: @nofreelunchshow Ndamu...

On this episode of  No Free Lunch , Ndamukong sits down with NFL Legend and 2x Super Bowl Champion, Osi Umenyiora! They talk about the legendary New York Giants Super Bowl run, how NFL Africa is an untapped pool of talent set to shepherd in the globalization of American Football, and the infrastructure needed to grow the game. Supported by T. Rowe Price Host: Ndamukong Suh Executive...

Ndamukong sits down with journalist Jabari Young to discuss all things Thanksgiving and football, plus some Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys trash talk. They also get into the origins of one of the NFL’s oldest traditions — which Ndamukong knows all too well — the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day Game. Supported by T. Rowe Price Host: Ndamukong Suh Executive Producers: Andrea Scott and Grace Piro Del...

On this Thanksgiving-week episode of  No Free Lunch , Ndamukong sits down with NFL Legend, Greg Olsen – to dish on their favorite Thanksgiving game stories, investment strategies, family life, and more, including Greg's favorite memories playing with the Carolina Panthers – like their 2015 Super Bowl Appearance. Greg also shares why his work with Youth, Inc is so important to our next generat...

In this episode of No Free Lunch , Ndamukong sits down with New York Times bestselling author Nicole Lapin for a candid conversation about money in 2025. They break down some of the biggest misconceptions around renting vs. buying and explore smart strategies for young athletes looking to make the most of their liquidity in today’s market - you might be surprised by what Nicole has to say! Support...

On this episode of  No Free Lunch , Ndamukong sits down with Heisman Trophy Winner and NY Giants quarterback, Jameis Winston! They discuss how Jameis' humble beginnings shaped his character and work ethic as a professional athlete. Ndamukong and Jameis reminisce about their days playing together on the Tampa Bay Bucs, and they both share their experiences of supporting family and friends as a...

On this episode of  No Free Lunch , Ndamukong sits down with contributor Chris Lyons to discuss the more memorable companies and technologies of 2025. From AI to brick and mortar, Ndamukong and Chris give their end of year superlatives for an unprecedented year in tech and business. Supported by T. Rowe Price Host: Ndamukong Suh Executive Producers: Grace Piro Delia And Andrea Scott Producer:...

On this episode of No Free Lunch , Ndamukong sits down with Brian Kelly — better known as The Points Guy . Together, they dive into the smartest ways to stretch your travel budget, sharing insider tips, money-saving hacks, and myth-busting truths about airline travel you won’t want to miss. Supported by T. Rowe Price Host: Ndamukong Suh Executive Producers: Grace Piro Delia And Andrea Scott Produc...

On this episode of No Free Lunch , Ndamukong sits down with Chris Lyons, President of Web3 and Founder of the Cultural Leadership Fund at a16z - for a crash course on venture capital. Chris breaks down the fundamentals of VC, sharing insights from his journey as both an investor and a leader shaping the future of culture and technology. Supported by T. Rowe Price Host: Ndamukong Suh Executive Prod...

On this episode of  No Free Lunch , Ndamukong sits down with former All-Pro NFL Cornerback, Charles "Peanut" Tillman! They discuss Charles' upbringing as a military brat -- how attending 12 different schools in the span of 12 years shaped him. They go deeper still on how adapting to constant change set the stage for securing success in his professional life, first in the NFL and later in the...

On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with Mike Vorkunov, NBA business writer for The Athletic , to unpack the growing betting scandal shaking the league. Following federal indictments and the arrests of Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and others, the NBA finds itself under intense scrutiny. With major betting platforms like DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM now official...

On this episode of  No Free Lunch , Ndamukong sits down with MLB All-Star and World Series Champion Dexter Fowler. They dive into how Dexter maximized his time and opportunities after being drafted straight out of high school, including a stint working on local golf course, where he had the chance to meet prominent professionals in his area. Dexter shares how his ego-free approach to lea...

On this episode of  No Free Lunch , Ndamukong sits down with women's basketball staff writer for The Athletic, Ben Pickman, to discuss the ongoing CBA negotiations in the WNBA. With the current agreement set to expire on Oct 31, they talk through the different outcomes -- from a deal, to extensions, to a potential nuclear option lockout. They dig in on the crazy low salaries that currently ex...

On this episode of  No Free Lunch , Ndamukong sits down with 11-year NFL legend and Super Bowl Champion, Torry Holt. From working tobacco fields in North Carolina as a kid to building a construction company thats done over $980 million dollars of business with his brother, Holt shares the secrets of his success on the field and off. Supported by T. Rowe Price Host: Ndamukong Suh Executive Pro...

In this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with contributor Chris Lyons to explore the emerging world of prediction markets. Are they simply another form of betting, or a sophisticated strategy tool? The two also discuss potential use cases that suggest this trend is more than just a passing fad. Supported by T.Rowe Price Follow us at: Instagram: @nofreelunchshow TikTok: @nofreelunchsho...

On this episode of  No Free Lunch , Ndamukong sits down with former teammate and NFL vet, Israel Idonije. Israel shares his backstory as it relates to money — from being part of an immigrant family in Canada, to delivering papers for his first job, and getting fitted for suits by his former coaches. When it comes to growing wealth and building businesses, Ndamukong and Israel discuss the true...

On this episode of  No Free Lunch , Ndamukong sits down with the show's very own personal finance hype woman, Berna Anat, to talk about "an ugly word for a beautiful thing" -- budgeting. Together, they dive into the anxiety and emotions behind the budgeting process, where to start with creating a budget of your own, the difference between good quality and bad quality debt, Ndamukong's biggest...