The Leverett Ball Show

How do you go from serving in the U.S. Army to playing in the NFL and eventually leading AI strategy in the corporate world? On this episode of The Leverett Ball Show, sports broadcaster Leverett Ball sits down with Johnathan Flowers to discuss one of the most unique career journeys in professional sports. Johnathan shares how military service helped shape his discipline, leadership, and mindset b...

What does it take to go from a Heisman Trophy winner at Notre Dame to a Pro Football Hall of Fame career in the NFL? On this episode of The Leverett Ball Show, Leverett Ball sits down with Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown, one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. Brown discusses becoming the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy at Notre Dame, overcoming career-threatening in...

Former Harlem Globetrotter and three-time The Amazing Race contestant Herbert Lang joins The Leverett Ball Show for an inspiring conversation about basketball, television, motivation, entrepreneurship, and overcoming adversity. Known to fans as one of the most recognizable Harlem Globetrotters of his generation, Herbert shares stories from his basketball career, his experiences competing on The Am...

Former NFL defensive tackle Desmond Bryant joins The Leverett Ball Show to discuss his remarkable journey from playing football at Harvard to becoming a standout player for the Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns. In this interview, Bryant shares what it was like entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent, overcoming the odds to earn a $30 million contract, and building a successful professional...

What was it really like to appear on Netflix's Age of Attraction? In this episode of The Leverett Ball Show, Leverett Ball sits down with Erin Timm, former model and contestant on Netflix's Age of Attraction. Erin shares behind-the-scenes stories from the show's first season, discusses her experience dating on reality television, and opens up about her interactions with fellow contestant Tristan D...

In this episode of The Leverett Ball Show, Love Is Blind contestant Amber Morrison opens up about life after the show, reflecting on her marriage, divorce, reunion experience, and the realities of navigating public attention. Amber also shares candid insights on modern dating, single parenthood, healing, and why building a peaceful and fulfilling life matters more than chasing relationships or pub...

What’s it really like working behind the scenes at NBC Sports Boston during one of the wildest periods in Boston sports history? On this episode of The Leverett Ball Show , Leverett Ball sits down with , a three-time Emmy-winning editor at NBC Sports Boston , to discuss his career in sports media, covering the Boston Celtics, and the nonstop chaos surrounding Boston sports. Josh shares how he went...

What does it take to turn umpiring into a viral brand? In this episode, Noah Katz—creator of the wildly popular Umpire Channel and Savannah Bananas umpire—shares how he built a massive following by showing sports from a perspective most fans never see. What You’ll Learn How Noah Katz grew his first video to 300,000 views almost overnight Why umpiring content works in a crowded sports media space T...

What does it take to go from overlooked to legendary? In this episode of The Leverett Ball Show, Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Klecko shares his incredible journey from working a trucking job and playing semi-pro football to becoming one of the most dominant defensive linemen in NFL history. Joe opens up about his rise with the New York Jets, the dominance of the “New York Sack Exchange,” and wha...

What really happens after Love Is Blind ends—and what can it teach you about relationships? In this episode of The Leverett Ball Show , Love Is Blind contestant Ashley Carpenter shares a candid, behind-the-scenes look at her experience on the hit Netflix dating show, including her relationship with Alex, her decision at the altar, and how the show changed her perspective on love, self-worth, and p...

What does it really take to go from pro football dreams to landing roles in hit shows like NCIS, Stranger Things, and All American? In this episode of The Leverett Ball Show, Leverett sits down with actor and former professional football player Laith Wallschleger to break down his unconventional journey into Hollywood. From playing Rob Gronkowski on screen to sleeping in his car early in his caree...

What does it take to go from NFL superstardom to building a second career after football? And what really happens behind the scenes of elite-level competition? In this episode of The Leverett Ball Show , former NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Shawne Merriman shares the full story behind his rise to fame, his “Lights Out” identity, and how he reinvented himself after football. From growing up in M...

What is it really like to go from undrafted to Super Bowl hero—and then walk away from the NFL? On this episode of The Leverett Ball Show, former NFL tight end Trey Burton shares the incredible story behind his career, including his unforgettable role in the iconic Philly Special during Super Bowl LII with the Philadelphia Eagles . Trey opens up about how he overcame being overlooked coming out of...

What does it really take to become an Olympic athlete? On this episode of The Leverett Ball Show, Leverett Ball sits down with Olympic bobsledder Boone Niederhofer to discuss his unlikely journey from college football at Texas A&M University to competing for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics. Boone shares how a career-ending injury in football changed his path, how a phone call from a forme...

On this episode of The Leverett Ball Show, Leverett is joined by former Pro Bowl NFL kicker John Carney, one of the most accomplished specialists in league history. Carney finished his career among the top five scorers and field-goal leaders in NFL history and played more than two decades at the highest level. John reflects on his journey from playing college football at University of Notre Dame t...

In this episode of The Leverett Ball Show, Leverett sits down with Julia Radley, founder of Stoop Dating, a fast-growing dating experience built around real-life connection, community, and authentic conversation. Julia shares how her idea was inspired by meeting people organically while sitting on stoops in Boston and why she believes modern dating needs a reset. They discuss how Stoop Dating even...

What is life really like after Love Is Blind? On this episode of The Leverett Ball Show, former Season 9 contestant Brenden Guthrie shares what happened after the cameras stopped rolling and how the experience changed his life. Brenden opens up about dating after reality TV, dealing with public attention and online criticism, and why he has no regrets about how his relationships played out on the...

Dating apps promised connection—but for many people, they’ve delivered the opposite. In this episode of The Leverett Ball Show, Leverett Ball sits down with TrueSpark AI founder Tyler Johnson to break down why modern dating feels broken and how AI might actually help bring real, in-person human connection back. Tyler explains the inspiration behind TrueSpark AI, an app designed to help people star...

In this episode of The Leverett Ball Show, recurring guest Billy Adams joins the podcast to share his journey working behind the scenes in professional sports. Billy breaks down his role with the Savannah Bananas and Savannah Ghost Pirates, what makes Banana Ball such a unique fan experience, and how controlled chaos drives modern sports entertainment. Billy also opens up about career pivots, lear...

Former NFL wide receiver Dominique Curry joins The Leverett Ball Show to share his inspiring journey from undrafted free agent to making an NFL 53-man roster with the St. Louis Rams. Dominique opens up about the grind of earning a spot in the league, the emotional highs and lows of his rookie season, and the ACL injury that abruptly changed his football career. In this episode, Dominique also dive...

Love Is Blind contestant Jordan Keltner joins the show to talk about his experience as a contestant on the latest LIB season in Denver, why his relationship on the show with Sparkle Megan didn't work out, and what he's been up to lately. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Pro Bowl NFL kicker Martin Gramatica joins the show to talk about his playing career and what he's been doing since retiring from football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leverett is joined by his father, Laurence Ball, to reflect on 2025 and talk about their goals in the new year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Jellinek joins the show to talk about his work broadcasting games in the Philadelphia Phillies system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A throwback to our July interview with former Bills team captain and Pro Bowler Lorenzo Alexander. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.