Next Up with Adam Breneman: Recent Episodes
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A sports lifestyle podcast showing the side of athletes that fans haven’t seen before. Hosted by 3x All-American tight end and college football analyst Adam Breneman.
Robert Griffin III (RG3) joins Adam Breneman on today's new episode of Next Up. RG3 gets personal about the highs and lows of his football journey -- from winning the Heisman Trophy at Baylor, becoming the franchise QB for the Washington Redskins, winning rookie of the year, to then getting demoted to scout team safety and out of the NFL in less than 8 years. RG3 also reveals the toughest moments during his time in washington, and talks about his transition from the NFL to the broadcast booth. Tune in to learn more about the rise and fall of RG3 on today's new episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman! Go to http://drinkAG1.com/nextup for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs (with your first purchase). Get 20% OFF with our code ADAMB at http://calderalab.com/ADAMB to unlock your youthful glow and be ready for summer with Caldera + Lab! Get 20% off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with the code ADAMB at http://manscaped.com/ FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithadam/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@teammercury.io Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 05:26-Getting Set-Up 08:09-Transitioning To Broadcasting 23:06-2023 Broadcasting Schedule 26:01-Preparing For A Game 32:35-First Game As A Broadcaster 36:14-College Football Recruiting Process 47:21 -Becoming A Household Name At Baylor 53:21-Winning The Heisman Trophy & Changing Baylor’s Culture 59:49-Heisman Week 01:07:17-Johnny Manziel Documentary 01:09:14-Getting Drafted To Washington 01:19:31-Toughest Moment Of NFL Career 01:24:33-How RG3 Has Changed 01:28:50-Content Creation Journey 01:33:41-RG3’s Goals & Best Piece Of Advice
Penn State Football players Kalen King and Curtis Jacobs join Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. Kalen King and Curtis Jacobs get personal about the highs and lows of their Penn State Football experience, the high expectations for the Nittany Lions' defense, what fans can expect from them in 2023, 5 players to watch this season, and more... Go to http://drinkAG1.com/nextup for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs (with your first purchase). Get 20% OFF with our code ADAMB at http://calderalab.com/ADAMB to unlock your youthful glow and be ready for summer with Caldera + Lab! Get 20% off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with the code ADAMB at http://manscaped.com/ Massive thank you to Coach Franklin & Greg Kincaid at Penn State football for setting all this up! We will be dropping interviews featuring some Penn State Coaches and Players over the next few weeks leading up to the season. Stay tuned! FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithadam/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@teammercury.io Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 02:20-Kalen King 16:25-Curtis Jacobs
Go to http://drinkAG1.com/nextup for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs (with your first purchase). Go where NO Penn State Fan has gone before with The Beaver Stadium VIP Experience on August 18th! Claim your spot here: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/experiences/products/beaver-stadium-vip-experience Massive thank you to Coach Franklin & Greg Kincaid at Penn State football for setting all this up! We will be dropping interviews featuring some Penn State Coaches and Players over the next few weeks leading up to the season. Stay tuned! On this week's episode of Next Up, Adam Breneman is joined by Penn State Defensive Coordinator & LB Coach, Manny Diaz. Coach Manny Diaz gives a state of the union on Penn State's Defense and sheds some light on the Nittany Lions heading into the 2023 season. Get an inside look at how the defense is shaping up in training camp, what the defense is taking from the 2022 season, how Coach Diaz recruits and evaluates talent, and more... Stay tuned for the next interview! FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithadam/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@teammercury.io Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:08-Defense State of the Union 02:07-Growing from 2022 04:15-Practice Mindset 06:25-Recruiting Philosophy 07:59-Daily Routine 11:06-Reflecting on Coaching Journey 12:12-Mike Yurcich 12:50-Offense Schemes in College Football 14:11-Head Coaching Opportunities… 15:36-Measuring Success
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On this week's episode of Next Up, Adam Breneman is joined by Duke Football Head Coach Mike Elko.
Mike Elko opens up about building Duke Football, realignment rumors in the ACC, his expectations for QB Riley Leonard and why he's a dark horse for the Heisman Trophy, and more. Coach Elko also reflects on his coaching journey, the highs and lows of his first season at Duke, why Duke is more than just a basketball school, NIL, and the transfer portal. Tune in for another great episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman and be sure to subscribe!
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CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 04:28-Setting Up 06:28-Taking the Duke Job 10:58-Childhood & Coaching Journey 12:07-Recruiting Strategy 18:51-Win Now vs. Build for the Future 20:38-2022 Season 22:34-Expectations for 2023 23:23-Contract Negotiations 24:36-Duke’s Culture 25:59-Recruiting In-State vs. Out of State 27:32-NIL 30:09-Brian Kelley & Jimbo Fisher 33:43-Toughest Job Interview 35:18-Being a Basketball School 36:45-Daily Routine & Family Life 39:18-Future of the ACC 40:44-What Should Change About CFB 44:51-Riley Leonard 46:09-Reflecting on Coaching Journey & Becoming a Head Coach 51:00-Vision for Duke Football 52:47-Best & Worst Piece of Advice 57:01-Championship Hopes & Coach Elko’s Why
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On this week's episode of Next Up, Adam Breneman is joined by Pitt Football Head Coach Pat Narduzzi.
Coach Pat Narduzzi gets personal about his coaching journey, the current state of college football, the problems with NIL & the transfer portal, and more. Coach Narduzzi also reveals what it was like coaching QB Kenny Pickett, his recruiting strategy at Pitt, and what it will take for the Pittsburgh Panthers to win a national championship.
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CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 04:15-Becoming Pitt’s Head Coach 09:29-Mark Dantonio 10:57-Pitt’s Culture 12:30-Building Pitt’s Staff 15:53-What Makes Narduzzi Different 18:22-2021 Season 19:51-Kenny Pickett 21:53-Future of the ACC 23:15-State of College Football 24:34-Recruiting 29:20-Transfer Portal & NIL 36:12-Coaching Philosophy 43:06-Catching Breaks 44:26-Overcoming Adversity 45:25-Recruiting Wins & Losses 46:55-Hard Work, Luck & Talent 49:50-How Narduzzi Has Changed 53:55-Winning a Championship 55:15 -Rapid Fire
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This week on Next Up, Adam Breneman is joined by former Arizona Cardinals GM, Steve Keim. Steve spent over two decades as an executive with the Arizona Cardinals and got his start in the NFL as an area scout for the Cardinals. During his time with the Cardinals, Steve served as the team's general manger from 2013-2022.
In this episode, Steve Keim gets personal about his time as the Cardinals' GM, his decision to draft QB Kyler Murray, and what it takes to be a top executive in the NFL. Steve also reveals some untold stories from his time in Arizona, how he sealed the deal on the DeAndre Hopkins trade, and gives a great look at what it's actually like being an NFL GM.
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CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 04:30-Steve’s Big Break 07:53-Life as an NFL Scout 10:48-Becoming Arizona’s GM 14:11-Challenges as a GM & Hiring Bruce Arians 16:42-Best Trades 19:52-Landing DeAndre Hopkins 23:34-Adam Schefter & Jay Glazer 24:34-Reflecting on Draft Picks 27:24-Signing JJ Watt 31:34-Deals That Fell Through 32:49-Drafting Kyler Murray 37:43-Getting Draft Advice from other GMs 39:29-Head Coach Hiring Process 41:25-Moving Past Mistakes 43:35-Win-Now vs. Long-Term Success 45:35-Free Agent Contract Negotiations 49:29-Moving on From Josh Rosen 51:31-Draft Day 53:54-Lessons Learned as a GM 55:06-Hard Work / Luck / Talent 57:32-Most Talented Prospects 59:33-Anquan Boldin & Budda Baker 01:00:27-Rapid Fire 01:02:22-Drafting Tyrann Mathieu 01:06:47-Life After Football 01:11:27-Best Piece of Advice 01:13:04-What Steve Will Miss About Being a GM 01:13:54-Steve’s Legacy
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This week, Virginia Tech Football's Head Coach Brent Pry joins Next Up for an exclusive sit-down interview. In this episode, Coach Pry gets personal about his coaching journey, year one with the Hokies, NIL, the transfer portal, and more.
Coach Brent Pry also reveals some of the biggest lessons he's learned from James Franklin, his plan to rebrand Virginia Tech Football, how he's balancing win now vs. long-term success, and the biggest recruiting battles he has experienced throughout his coaching journey.
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CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 03:49-Catching Up 06:53-Brand Building at Virginia Tech 08:22-Why Virginia Tech? 12:31-Biggest Surprises Joining VT 14:28-Lessons Learned from James Franklin 17:09-Virginia Tech’s Culture 22:22-First Few Weeks on the Job 25:53-Building VT’s Staff 29:28-Recruiting Philosophy 32:42-NIL & Transfer Portal 38:16-Win Now vs. Long Term Success 40:58-Year 1 vs. Year 2 41:43-Enter Sandman 42:56-Lessons Learned After Year 1 45:23-Balancing Defensive Duties w/ Being a Head Coach 47:46-Facing Adversity 53:53-Micah Parsons 54:53-What it Will Take to Win a Championship 55:50-Best Piece of Advice 57:57-Balancing Family & Work 01:00:37-Recruiting Battles 01:03:16-Motivation
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This week, content creator Sahil Bloom (@SahilBloom) joins Next Up for an exclusive sit-down interview. In this episode, Sahil Bloom opens up about:
- His content creation journey
- College Baseball career at Stanford
- The importance of identity diversification
- The lessons he learned from Apple CEO, Tim Cook
- Why he left private equity to become an entrepreneur
- The life frameworks he lives by
- Best piece of advice for college athletes with NIL
- The future of AI
And more...
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Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo).
CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 02:46-Content Creator Journey 05:09-Becoming an Entrepreneur 06:53-College Baseball Career 09:37-Identity Diversification 11:02-Parents 12:32-Working in Private Equity 24:15-Lessons Learned From Baseball Career 25:56-Stitch Fix 29:50-Transitioning to Content Creation Full-Time 35:01-Sahil’s Business Model 37:46-Balancing Quantity vs. Quality 39:52-Evolution of Sahil’s Content 42:35-Finding Balance 45:58-The Secret to Sahil’s Success 48:11-Hitting Rock Bottom 52:11-Book Deal 54:01-Tim Cook Mentorship & Dealing with Fame 58:45-Advice to College Athletes 01:06:17-Challenges 01:09:46-Advice to Professional Athletes 01:13:35-Life Frameworks to Live By 01:16:41-AI 01:19:11-Best Piece of Advice 01:20:32-Sahil’s Future…
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This week, Penn State's Head Coach James Franklin joins Next Up for an exclusive sit-down interview. In this episode, Coach Franklin opens up about:
• Taking the Penn State job in 2014 • Navigating the sanctions & rebuilding Penn State Football • NIL & the transfer portal at Penn State • Winning the 2016 Big Ten Championship • What it will take to win the College Football Playoff in 2023 • His expectations for Drew Allar
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Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo).
CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 03:15-Taking the Penn State Job 05:56-Navigating the Challenges at Penn State 12:07-The Turning Point 16:08-Coach Franklin’s Model for Success 18:24-2016 Minnesota Game 20:47-Coaching Philosophy 26:07-Why Coach Franklin Can Relate to Everyone 28:18-Evolution of Coach Franklin’s Coaching Style 31:11-Signing a Long-Term Contract 33:50-Leveraging Coaching Rumors 36:14-AD Pat Kraft 38:26-Garnering National Respect 40:25-NIL & Transfer Portal at Penn State 45:31-Balancing Football with Family 47:35-Looking Back on Decision to Come to Penn State 49:26-Handling Expectations & Drew Allar 52:04-What it Will Take to Win a Championship
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This week, Arizona Football's Head Coach Jedd Fisch joins Next Up for an exclusive sit-down interview. In this episode, Coach Fisch opens up about his coaching journey, provides an inside look at Arizona's Football program, and reveals his thoughts on the current state of college football & NIL. Coach Jedd Fisch also responds to the rumors of Arizona joining the Big 12, reflects on his time coaching in the NFL, and shares the best lessons he learned working alongside Bill Belichick & Sean McVay.
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Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury ( @TheCollegeSportsCo ).
CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 05:19-Catching Up 07:58-Year 1 to Now 11:50-Biggest Surprises Adjusting to Arizona 13:19-Impact of NIL 16:06-Leaving the NFL for Arizona 23:37-Changing Arizona’s Culture 25:05-Recruiting Strategy & Challenges 28:01-NIL & Transfer Portal 35:27-Future of College Football… 38:46-Story Behind “It’s Personal” 43:13-Building Program Values 51:14-Howie Roseman 53:12-Reflecting on Coaching Journey 58:12-Sean McVay 01:00:14-Bill Belichick 01:02:00-Arizona’s Offensive Scheme 01:04:39-Toughest Job Interview 01:06:46-Conference Realignment & Big 12 Rumors 01:10:07-Usage of Social Media 01:12:15-Landing the 2022 Recruiting Class 01:15:24-Why Jedd got into Coaching 01:16:59-Being a Player’s Coach 01:09:24-Daily Routine 01:21:21-Hard Work, Luck & Talent 01:23:59-Best Piece of Advice 01:24:20-Jedd’s Motivation
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Head Coach Tom Herman joins Adam Breneman for a sit-down conversation covering the highs and lows of his coaching journey, the current state of college football & NIL, what it took for Coach Tom Herman to end up at FAU, and more...
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Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, and co-founder of Mercury.
Drew Allar joins Adam Breneman for an unfiltered conversation about his journey to Penn State, his Heisman hopes, how he plans to bring a national title back to Happy Valley, and more...
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Drew Allar has always played with a chip on his shoulder, and with Sean Clifford gone, the path is clear for the sophomore QB to take the reigns for the Nittany Lions.
In his exclusive sit-down interview, Drew Allar opens up about his decision to play at Penn State, his lofty goals for next season, what it will take to bring the Heisman Trophy back to Happy Valley, and much more. Drew Allar also gets personal about his relationship with head coach James Franklin, NIL, and his recruiting journey from 3-star recruit to No. 1 QB in the nation. Tune in for another great episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman!
After an intense 6-hour interview, Shane Beamer secured the head coaching job for South Carolina Football. However, nothing could've prepared him for what he would find out once he became the Gamecocks' head coach...
South Carolina Football Head Coach Shane Beamer joins Next Up for a sit-down conversation about South Carolina's rebuild, the drama surrounding QB1 Spencer Rattler, NIL, and much more.
Coach Shane Beamer explains how he became South Carolina's head coach, how he uses social media to swing 5-star recruits, what happened during his interview with Nick Saban, and what it will take to make the South Carolina Gamecocks national champions once again.
TIME STAMPS00:00 - Intro01:01 - Catching Up03:03 - Biggest Changes Since Year 1 04:46 - Life as a Head Coach06:50 - Landing the South Carolina Job21:18 - Interviewing with Nick Saban23:30 - Preparing to be a Head Coach26:40 - Growing Up with Coach Frank Beamer29:07 - NIL, Transfer Portal, Recruiting Strategy36:41 - Biggest Recruiting Battles of Shane’s Career39:29 - Shane’s Coaching Philosophy 42:50 - Spencer Rattler48:25 - Mindset on Social Media52:29 - Steps to Becoming a National Contender54:05 - Shane’s Motivation
In this exclusive sit-down interview, Rutgers Head Coach Greg Schiano opens up about the highs and lows of his coaching career, his struggles as an NFL head coach, his thoughts on the college football transfer portal, and much more. Coach Greg Schiano also explains his recruiting strategy, how he built Rutgers Football from the ground up, his experiences coaching alongside Urban Meyer & Ryan Day, the lessons he learned from Joe Paterno, and even the Big Ten expansion.
Tune in to learn about Coach Greg Schiano's emotional journey through the football world on today's new episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman.
TIME STAMPS00:00 - Intro01:10 - Catching Up04:00 - The Science Behind Recruiting 07:56 - Differences Between Coaching Stints at Rutgers10:31 - Rebuilding Rutgers to What it is Now16:31 - Adapting to NIL & The Transfer Portal28:38 - Strategy to Offering Recruits32:50 - Coaching in the NFL39:11 - Coaching at Ohio State w/ Urban Meyer & Ryan Day41:53 - Returning to Rutgers43:53 - Lessons Learned from Coach Paterno 45:18 - Coach Bill Belichick46:12 - Big Ten Expansion 48:04 - Life Outside of Football50:54 - Daily Schedule & Routine52:58 - Kickoff Proposal 58:03 - Using Analytics to Make Game-Time Decisions1:00:53 - How Rutgers Will Become a Championship Contender1:03:54 - Schiano’s Motivation
Clemson Football's star RB Will Shipley joins the Next Up with Adam Breneman podcast. Clemson fans know him for his play on the field, but now it's time to get to know Will Shipley the person. In this episode, Will Shipley opens up about his Clemson football career, recruiting journey as a 5-star recruit, relationship with Dabo Swinney, and gives Clemson fans a glimpse inside the mind of their star running-back. Will also shares his thoughts on Cade Klubnik and reveals how Cade handled the QB turmoil last season. Tune in for another great episode of the Next Up with Adam Breneman podcast and see for yourself what Will Shipley is like off the field...
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Will Compton's story is truly one of a kind. From playing 9 years in the NFL to co-hosting Barstool's Bussin' With The Boys podcast, Will Compton has one of the most unique stories in sports. But Will Compton didn't just start a podcast, he and co-host Taylor Lewan were the pioneers of athlete-drive media. In this episode, Will gets personal about his NFL career, why the NFL blocked him playing with the Falcons, his decision to start Bussin' With The Boys, how he landed the Barstool gig, his contract negotiations with Dave Portnoy, and more. Tune in to see the side of Will Compton that you haven't seen before...
Dillon Gabriel has not had the typical college football experience. But he's also not your typical starting quarterback. The 5'11" left-handed QB grew up in Hawaii and holds the record for all-time passing yards for all of Hawaii HS football. After breaking the passing record, Dillon Gabriel caught the attention of almost every school in the country. Gabriel went on to spend three seasons at UCF, before deciding to entire the transfer portal and eventually commit to Oklahoma. Tune in to learn about Dillon's journey to OU, why he decided on Oklahoma, and how he was able to start a business in college.
Zack Kuntz didn't earn the title "most athletic tight end ever" for no good reason. His recording-breaking performance at the NFL combine has left analysts scratching their heads and wondering how they are just now finding out about the 6-7 freak of nature. While Zack Kuntz's college stats do not stand out particularly, his numbers at the NFL combine DO. At the combine Kuntz ran a 4.55 in the 40 yard-dash and became the tallest player in combine history with a 40-inch vertical. The craziest twist to this story? Zack Kuntz wasn't even supposed to be in the combine due to a season-ending injury... Tune in as we follow along for a day in the life with Zack Kuntz!
The 2023 NFL Draft is loaded with big names like Will Levis & Bryce Young. But don't be fooled - there are plenty of sleepers in this year's NFL Draft that will develop into NFL superstars. 2 players that you NEED to keep an eye on in the 2023 NFL Draft are PJ Mustipher and Mitchell Tinsley. Both players hail from Penn State and have the mindset and skillset to make big time plays on Sunday. Tune in to get to know their off the field personality, how they developed into NFL-ready talent, and learn for yourself why NFL draft analysts are buying their stock now...
After building VaynerMedia into a media giant, AJ Vaynerchuk did something very few would ever do - leave it all on the table and build something from scratch. Since then, AJ has completely disrupted the entire sports industry with his sports agency, VaynerSports. AJ represents some of the top athletes in all of sports, but his success does not stop there. AJ also has a successful track record in investing, where he got in early with Uber and Venmo. Tune in to learn more about AJ's career, how he successfully built a sports agency, and find out what it was like growing up alongside Gary Vee.
Before he became one of Barstool's brightest new stars, Jersey Jerry was bouncing in and out of rehab facilities, robbing his family for drug money, and fighting a losing battle against drug addiction. Then one day, Jersey Jerry made the life changing decision to get sober - for good. Since then, Jerry has not looked back and is now one of the hottest new internet stars and is a content king. Tune in as Jersey Jersey shares how he overcame addiction, got his big break, and eventually joined forces with Dave Portnoy & Big Cat at Barstool Sports.
Christian Hackenberg was set to become Penn State's next heisman winner, but not everything went according to plan. Before Christian made it to Penn State's campus, the NCAA imposed the strictest sanctions in NCAA history on Penn State's football program. However, through all the turmoil, the departure of his Head Coach Bill O'Brien, and challenges Christian experienced on and off the field, Christian Hackenberg blossomed into an NFL prospect and saved Penn State Football from the ashes. For the first time ever, Christian Hackenberg is ready to open up about his NFL career, playing days at Penn State, and his life after football. You are NOT going to want to miss this.
Get ready for March Madness by taking a deep dive inside the world of Kentucky Basketball with the latest episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman! This week, Adam is joined by co-host and former Kansas Jayhawk, Mitch Lightfoot. Together, they interview Kentucky Wildcats Jacob Toppin, Lance Ware, CJ Frederick, and Brennan Canada. This interview covers everything from the highs and lows of the 2023 season for the Kentucky Wildcats, what it's like playing for Head Coach John Calipari, and Lance Ware even shares some tips on how to guard Oscar Tshiebwe. Jacob Toppin also sheds some light on how he handles constantly being under the microscope at Kentucky, and what he does to silence the outside noise.
This week, guest host Mitch Lightfoot joins Next Up for a sit down conversation with Villanova Basketball players Justin Moore, Chris Arcidiacono, and Eric Dixon. 2023 has been full of ups and downs for Villanova Basketball, especially after the shocking retirement of Head Coach Jay Wright in 2022. On this week's episode, the guys compare Coach Wright vs. Coach Kyle Neptune and provide some insight on how Villanova has adjusted to life after Coach Wright. The guys also reveal what it's like training with NBA players in the offseason and even share the loudest environments that they have played in.
Adam heads to Arizona to get a behind the scenes look at how NFL Draft prep is going for projected 1st round pick Darnell Wright, Keondre Coburn, and Tavius Robinson. Together, the guys reveal everything that happens leading up to the Draft - from the moment they step off the college field to hearing their named called on TV. Adam also takes a deep dive into each of their college careers, highlighting their favorite moments & biggest regrets on and off the field. Tune in for some of the funniest untold college football stories you've never heard before...
Adam heads to Lexington, Kentucky to sit down with the No. 1 quarterback from this year's college football transfer portal: Devin Leary. After playing four seasons at NC State and battling several injuries, Leary decided to delay going to the NFL and instead play one more season of college football. After entering the portal, almost every school in the nation offered Leary. This week's episode reveals why Leary ended up choosing Kentucky, who played the biggest role in his recruitment, and provides a glimpse of what Kentucky fans should expect from the gunslinger next season.
This week, Adam sits down with Arizona State's Head Coach of Sports Performance, Joe Connolly. Joe is the best strength coach in all of college football and is full of insightful knowledge and tips on how to optimize athletic performance. Joe has worked with several NFL players including Jadeveon Clowney, Deebo Samuel, and Brandon Aiyuk. This episode covers everything you could possibility want to know about achieving peak performance. Joe and Adam discuss the latest fitness trends, how to optimize sleep, the ideal morning routine, and even the effects of alcohol on athletic performance.
Adam heads to Scottsdale, Arizona to meet up with Carolina Panthers DB Jaycee Horn ahead of the Super Bowl. Jaycee was the 8th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and is coming off his best season yet, despite being a pro bowl snub! Jaycee opens up about his experience as a top 10 pick, provides some insight on the coaching turmoil in Carolina, and even reveals how he spent his $12M signing bonus. The Carolina Panthers just made two new additions to their staff with the hiring of head coach Frank Reich and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero - tune in to hear Jaycee's first impressions of them both!
Adam heads to Clemson, South Carolina to meet up with Clemson Football's new starting QB, Cade Klubnik. After a season full of ups and downs serving as the backup, Cade finally took full control of the offense after the ACC Championship. In this interview, Cade opens up about the struggles of being a backup, his relationship with DJ Uiagalelei and the new offensive coordinator Garrett Riley, and even reveals what it’s like playing for Coach Swinney.
There's only one WR you need to know in the 2023 NFL Draft and it's Zay Flowers. This week, Adam sits down with Zay and gets to know who he off the field and what NFL fans should expect from him if their team drafts him. Find out why he's the best WR in this year's NFL Draft and why every NFL front office has his name circled on this week's episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman.
This week, Adam heads to Clemson, South Carolina to kick it with Clemson Basketball's Starting 5. After an underwhelming season last year, Clemson rebounded and is taking the college basketball world by storm. Currently ranked No. 1 in the ACC, Clemson is the hottest team in the country and isn't planning on slowing down anytime soon. Tune in for a great episode full of laughs, never told before stories, and even learn how Clemson's Starting 5 spends their NIL money on this week's episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman. Guests Include: Hunter Tyson, PJ Hall, Chase Hunter, Brevin Galloway, Alex Hemenway
Adam and his crew travelled to Pasadena, California to catch the Rosebowl and shoot content with TikTok's latest viral sensation, Brad Kraut... aka, THE ACADEMIC WEAPON. In this week's episode, Adam sits down with Brad for an honest conversation about his rise to fame, the struggles of being a content creator, and why Brad's message resonates with millions of people.
This week, Adam heads to Orlando, Florida for a behind-the-scenes tour of UCF Football’s Facility with John Rhys Plumlee. Take a look inside UCF’s state of the art locker room and weight room, see all the stops UCF pulls out to land 5-star recruits, and watch JRP re-enact his favorite moments on the field in this week’s episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman.
This week, Adam heads to Lexington, Kentucky for a behind-the-scenes tour of Kentucky Football's Facility with Will Levis. See for yourself what $165M can buy, hear some of Will's favorite stories at Kentucky, and learn more about the NFL draft process from Will on this week's episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman.
This week, Adam heads to Orlando, Florida to meet up with UCF Athletic Director, Terry Mohajir. Learn more about UCF's decision to join the Big 12, how NIL is impacting recruiting from an AD's perspective, and learn why UCF is the future of college football on this week's episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman.
This week, Adam heads to Villanova, Pennsylvania for a deep look inside the World of Villanova Basketball. Hear the never-told-before story surrounding Coach Wright's retirement, learn about the demanding schedule of a Villanova Basketball player, get Brandon and Caleb's top 3 NBA players of all time, and learn how Villanova is handling NIL on this week's episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman.
This week, Adam heads to Orlando, Florida to meet up with UCF Football's starting QB, John Rhys Plumlee. Learn what's behind UCF's success this season, how JRP handles the dual-athlete life, and the challenges of being QB1 for a top ranked team on this week's episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman.
This week, Adam heads to Lawrence, Kansas to meet up with Kansas QB Jalon Daniels and RB Devin Neal. Together, the guys talk about Jalon's hot start to the season, their recruiting journeys, and what's in store for the future of Kansas Football. Jalon also sheds some light on why he switched his jersey number and how head coach Lance Leipold has completely changed the culture at Kansas. Tune in for a great episode!
This week, Adams heads to Lawrence, Kansas for a sit-down interview with Kansas Football Head Coach, Lance Leipold. Kansas Football is red hot this season and much of it can be attributed to the culture change Coach Leipold has instituted at KU. Coach Leipold also dispels any rumors about his coaching future at Kansas, along with the development of star QB, Jalon Daniels. Learn how Kansas Football has completely revamped their program and more on this week’s episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman.