The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson & Trip Smith

BIO: Al Wood played college basketball at North Carolina, and was a first round NBA draft pick in 1981. He played six NBA seasons, scoring over 4,900 points. As the Executive Director of "Yes You Can," he currently educates youth about the dangers of underage drinking, bullying, and the importance of having a plan for their futures. SUMMARY: His friendship with Roy Williams. Dean Smith and UNC in...

SUMMARY: Former UNC standout basketball player Al Wood discusses his college experience, including playing for legendary coach Dean Smith. Other topics include his battle with alcoholism, and how he tries to educate young people about the danger of alcohol through his organization "Yes You Can." Also on the show, Orlando Magic executive and Wake Forest Hall of Famer Pat Williams discusses the curr...

Today we unpack our desire to always be right when filling out our bracket...or otherwise. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BIO: Brent Lillibridge played Major League baseball from 2008-2013. He was a utility player for Atlanta, Chicago White Sox, Boston, Cleveland, Chicago Cubs, and the Yankees. He was known for his versatile playing skills and defensive prowess in the outfield. As a  utility player , he started at every position except pitcher and catcher throughout his career. TOPICS: His battle to break into t...

SUMMARY: Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Tim Brown discusses the Raiders' signing of Antonio Brown. He also touches on the NFL and how they could take better care of past players. Brown also takes you through his spiritual journey, including an amazing story about a recent trip to Isreal. Brent Lillibridge is a former major league utility player who follows Jesus. He walks us through his experience of...

Today we unpack NFL free agency...and the importance of knowing when to act quickly and when to wait. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BIO: Tim Brown is a Hall of Fame Wide Receiver from the Oakland Raiders. He won the Heisman Trophy at Notre Dame, was drafted 6th overall in the 1988 NFL draft, and was a Nine Time Pro Bowler in the NFL. He also wrote a book called The Making of a Man. TOPICS: Antonio Brown to the Raiders His experience as a player at the combine God and his role His spiritual trip to Isreal Current leadershi...

BIO: Leonard Wheeler was selected in the third round of the 1992 NFL Draft and spent eight years in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings, and the Carolina Panthers. He is now an accomplished speaker, Performance Coach, Executive Advisor, NFL Executive Director, an NFL Transitions Coach, and the author of Beyond the Locker Room: Developing Your Game Plan For Life’s Transitions . L...

BIO: Seth Curry is a guard for the Portland Trail Blazers. He played college basketball for one year at Liberty University before transferring to Duke where he was a second-team All-American in 2013. Seth is the son of former NBA star, Dell Curry, and the younger brother of NBA MVP, Stephen Curry. TOPICS: 2019 NBA Season with Portland. Battling injuries. College days at Liberty and Duke. Fighting...

SUMMARY : Portland Trail Blazer guard Seth Curry and former NFL player Leonard Wheeler join the show this week! Curry discusses his journey from the G-League to the NBA, and growing up in as a member of the Curry family! Leonard Wheeler talks about the 2019 NFL Combine and his role as a mentor, along with details on his new book "Beyond the Locker Room...Developing Your Gameplan for Life's Transit...

Bryce unpacks Dabo Swinney's wisdom and character...and what it means to find joy and contentment in any circumstance. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SUMMARY: Former Ole Miss and current Liberty football coach Hugh Freeze discusses his new job at Liberty, and mistakes he has made in his life. Freeze also talks about his Victory in God, and the importance of how you respond to adversity. Former MVP and current Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen also joins the show to talk about his recent stops with the three teams in 2018, free agency, father...

Former Ole Miss and current Liberty University Head Football Coach, Hugh Freeze, talks sports, faith, and life. BIO: Former coach of Ole Miss from 2012 until 2016, Hugh Freeze won the Sugar Bowl in 2015. This past December he was named Head Coach of Liberty University. Freeze is a husband and the father of three daughters, and also a speaker for an upcoming event called the Game Day 2019 Simulcast...

Former MVP and current Phillies outfielder, Andrew McCutchen, unpacks his faith, family life, and career in sports. BIO: Andrew McCutchen is a 5x All-Star and former MVP outfielder. During the offseason, he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies after spending 2018 with the Giants and Yankees. Andrew began his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates after they drafted him in the first round of the 2005...

Today we unpack how a player knowing his coach's voice is similar to us hearing God. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THANE MARCUS IS A FORMER PROFESSIONAL GOLFER TURNED WRITER, PODCASTER, AND ENTREPRENEUR BIO: After competing for over three years on different tours all over the U.S. and the world, he is now taking the professional athlete's mindset to everyday people in everyday life. Through the Collaboration Business he is building, Thane is coming alongside freelancers, business owners, and fellow entrepreneu...

Summary:  Tony Dungy, a Super Bowl winner, author, national spokesman for All Pro Dad, and   analyst for  NBC’s Football Night in America  is our guest on this week’s  UNPACKIN’ it  podcast. Bryce Johnson catches up with Coach Dungy at the NBA All-Star breakfast where he shares his thoughts on who inspires him, how to prioritize your life, life after this life, and NF...

Summary: This week on the show Bryce catches up with Tony Dungy and Antonio Davis at the NBA All-Star breakfast in Charlotte. Tony Dungy discusses his love for the NBA, his faith journey, and top NFL stories this off-season. Antonio Davis discusses his long NBA career, and his one All-Star appearance in 2001. Enjoy this episode with two men who understand the importance of sports, faith and life!...

Bio: Antonio Davis played in the NBA from 1993 through 2006, and was an All-Star in 2001. He played power forward and center for Indiana, Toronto, Chicago, and the New York Knicks. Davis also was once the President of the NBA Players Association, and has been a studio analyst for ESPN. He is currently a co-host/analyst on SiriusXM NBA Radio. Topics: His involvement with the NBA All-Star breakfast....

We unpack Joe Gibbs Racing going 1-3 at Daytona and discuss what it means to honor someone. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BIO: BIO: Ryan McGee is a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and formerly a television producer with ESPN, Fox Sports Net, and NASCAR Media Group. He covers a variety of American sports, but is best known for his motorsports work (particularly NASCAR) and college football. He has also co-written a book with Dale Earnhardt Jr. titled, Racing to the Finish .   TOPICS: Covering his 24...

This week on the show Bryce interviews Ryan McGee from ESPN, and he discusses Nascar, College Football, and his career at ESPN Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we unpack the Browns signing Kareem Hunt...and how complicated grace can be. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show Bryce interviews AJ Howard from the Patriots, tells us what he's convinced of following the Super Bowl, and gives his thoughts on what we can learn from the Patriots. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BIO: A.J. Howard just won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots. He is a rookie safety from Appalachian State. He joined the Patriots right before the playoffs started. TOPICS INCLUDE: Transition from Appalachian State to the NFL New England Patriots - Right place...Right time Watching Tom Brady win another ring up close His role as a practice squad player Relationship with God and his fathe...