The EXTRA POINT with Kendall Gammon: Recent Episodes
Kendall Gammon
Get an inside look at what makes someone successful; their thoughts and mindset as they started their journey to success. What are they doing to make a difference in this world. What are they thankful for. What is THEIR extra point. Guest include many team mates and friends during my 15 year career in the NFL as well as those I met along the was as part of the Chiefs Radio Network for 12 years.
Chiefs Radio Network Executive Producer Dan Israel sits down with me to talk Chiefs, Cancer & everything in between.
He came over from Denmark as a foreign exchange student...but never went back. 382 games in the NFL over a 25 year span. Pro Football Hall of Fame. Morten Andersen expands on who and what helped him achieve these mind blowing accolades.
Listen as Jeff details the lessons he learned throughout his life that have led him to where he is now. A member of the 1991 Pitt State National Championship team, Pitt State HOF and Nursing graduate, he has gone on to start a successful company that TRULY "Makes a Difference".
Former Florida QB and Heisman Trophy winner Danny Weurffel stops by to talk football and so much more. From Makeing a Difference as CEO of Desire Street Ministries to all the many things he's thankful for in his life, Danny Weurffel takes time to detail his fascinating life journey so far.
This week's episode features Dan Lundy, the CEO of 4th Down University. 4th Down University offers an objective approach to the training and development of coaches, kickers, punters, and long snappers.
In this episode of The Extra Point, I sit down to talk with Gene Bicknell. While many know him as a successful businessman in the pizza industry(founded NPC that owned multiple Pizza Huts) which he was, there is so much more. He's touch so many different industries, but more importantly, he's touched so many lives. A man who grew up in VERY humble beginnings from Picher, OK, his vision always at a level that most would never dream of. Listen as he details his secret, which really ISN'T a secret. Treat people right. Don't take yourself too seriously. Take care of relationships. This is a story about a wildly successful man who has a big heart and the desire to make a difference with others.
Pastor Darryl Burton spent 24 years in a federal prison for a crime he did NOT commit. In this episode, he talks of the of the enormously difficult task of dealing with such an atrocity and where his life has gone. It's hard to process that a story like this can happen, yet it did
In this episode I talk with my good friend Miles Schnaer, owner of Crown Toyota and Crown Volkwagen of Lawrence, KS. Miles details what has made him successful over the years, detailing the struggles and hard work that came with it but also the joy of giving and helping others. It is no accident that Miles' Crown Automotive has won awards on a continual basis. As he puts it, "treat people right and you will be rewarded".
Songwriter Barry Dean is an amazing person and has an even more amazing story. He's written over 1500 songs, 4 of which have been #1s. Listen as he details his journey to Nashville as well as the very tough task of learning to write songs. It was GODS WILL that was his first song cut, and it seems to be God's will that he continues to make his mark in the music industry as well as a completely different direction that you have to see to believe. A dedicated husband, father, brother, son and friend, Barry is candid in the emotions that have engulfed him along the way.
Deron Cherry was told he was too little to play and wasn't fast enough. He heard them, but he didn't listen. He became one of the all time great safeties in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs, earning NFL All Pro honors twice. Listen as he details his journey to and through the NFL, as well as his life after which is so focused on helping others through the Deron Cherry Foundation.
Former Nebraska Cornhusker and KC Chief offensive lineman accomplishments are off the charts. All American, All-Pro, NFL Hall of Fame and NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year. But there's so much more. Listen as I talk with Will about his life both on the field and off. The mindset that drove him to BE the best, both on the field and off. "Hall of Fame" advice from this humble, gentle soul off the field and violent, relentless spirit on the field.
Performance painter Mike Debus creates a masterpiece while I talk with him about his unique talents and outlook on life; what he's thankful for and his ability to make a difference in the life of so many. How long will it take for you to figure out who he is painting in the roughly 30 minute "stand up and create" interview.
Woman playing football?!? That's RIGHT. KCTV5 Sports Director Dani Welniak talks about her incredible life, including time with Chiefs Radio Network as the sideline voice as well as her Super Bowl championship in the Women's Professional Football League. Listen as she talks about "faith, family & football" and what they all have meant to her in her life.
In this episode, my former team mate and good friend joins me to detail his life; before, during and after the a great 10 year career. Eric is completely transparent of the highs and lows he has experience both during and after his time in the NFL. Everyone will be able to take a learning point away from this episode.
A real life TOP GUN story, Jesse Reed details the mindset it took to beat all odds and become not only an F18 pilot, but then be selected to be an instructor at TOP GUN. It's not a movie and he's not Tom Cruise. What it is, though, is a look into what it really takes; dreams, hard work, persistence, will power.
Only 1% Air Force enlisted personnel reach the level of Chiefs Master Sergeant. Katie McCool details her journey to reach and flourish in this position. As a female, the numbers are even less that have reached this prestigious position. Her story and the attitude and mindset she has taken is fascinating. Detailing her gratitude and ability to make a difference with her airmen, this is an uplifting story.
10 year NFL veteran kicker Lawrence Tynes details his journey both to and through the NFL. His story of perseverance will inspire you to not only never give up on your dream, but have confidence once your living it. He is refreshingly candid with his views of the NFL and his time there. The ability to rise to the challenge and make kicks that helped send the New York Giants to the Super Bowl.
Listen as Mark Hittner talks about his journey to becoming an NFL referee for over two decades. Ever wonder what it's like to stand toe to toe with some of the NFL's most revered coaches? Mark takes you inside the white lines of the NFL and is refreshingly candid on what really goes on. He details his life mindset, from someone who went to the Air Force Academy to play football (he did not stay) to reffing in the original Big 8 and jumping quickly to the next level.