Pros To Joes

Former NFL veteran Austin Bryant shares his journey from playing high school quarterback in Thomasville, Georgia, to shifting to outside linebacker and helping establish the legendary Clemson "Power Rangers" defensive line. Drafted to the NFL and securing a professional career with the Lions and 49ers, he opens up about the highs and lows of the league. Beyond football, he leveraged his network an...

Former baseball prospect Mike Reed shares his remarkable journey from playing Single-A ball for the Pittsburgh Pirates to eventually selling a massive television empire. After a career-ending injury on the mound, Mike pivoted to business and ran TV stations before facing a devastating job loss. His life changed when a friend gifted him a life-changing check to buy his own stations, asking only tha...

Former MLS defender Taylor Washington shares his journey from being drafted by the Philadelphia Union to becoming a foundational, 166-game player for Nashville SC, culminating in a historic 2025 U.S. Open Cup championship. Beyond the pitch, Taylor discusses his profound spiritual awakenings and the life-changing perspective he gained from befriending a young cancer patient named Dominic. He also o...

Former NFL quarterback Gary Cuozzo shares his journey from undrafted rookie to record-setting debut with the Colts, becoming the first starting quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, and later playing for the Vikings and Cardinals. Beyond football, he built a career as an orthodontist, invested in real estate, and became a pastor. In this candid conversation, Gary reflects on faith, family, persev...

Former Vanderbilt star and Nationals draft pick Rhett Wiseman shares his journey from the grind of minor league baseball to building a multi-million-dollar real estate empire. He opens up about identity after sports, the realities of pro ball, and how discipline and smart investing changed his life. ----- Eventually, everyone has to answer the questions: What is my identity? Who am I? What is my p...

Former NFL center Chris Spencer to talk life in the trenches, lessons from a decade in the league, and the transition to life after football. A powerful conversation about identity, resilience, and building purpose beyond the game. ----- Eventually, everyone has to answer the questions: What is my identity? Who am I? What is my purpose? For the professional athlete, this is amplified because of fa...

Former NFL first-round pick Derrick Morgan shares how he transitioned from nine seasons with the Titans to building a career in real estate and impact investing. From injuries and tough financial lessons to launching community-focused developments, Derrick’s story is about discipline, purpose, and life beyond the game. ----- Eventually, everyone has to answer the questions: What is my identity? Wh...

Former NFL tight end Ernie Conwell shares his journey from devastating injuries to winning a Super Bowl, surviving financial setbacks, and finding faith and purpose beyond the game. A candid look at resilience, family, and life after football. ----- Eventually, everyone has to answer the questions: What is my identity? Who am I? What is my purpose? For the professional athlete, this is amplified b...