Peter Burns is a studio host for SEC Network, where he regularly hosts the show SEC Now. In addition to his studio role on SEC Network, Burns has provided analysis as a course reporter on SEC Network’s live coverage of various sporting events, contributing to studio programming across all ESPN networks, including The Paul Finebaum Show, College Football Live and SportsCenter, and recently serving as a commentator on PGA Championship coverage on ESPN+. Prior to joining SEC Network he was the host of The Press Box on Mile High Sports Radio based in Denver, which was syndicated on several stations across the region and simulcast through a partnership with the Denver Post. Before moving to Denver, he co-hosted Fox Fantasy Freaks on Fox Sports Radio for five years beginning in 2008, which grew into a three-hour year-round program that was syndicated in over 100 cities nationwide. One thing I appreciate most about Peter is his raw humility, which contrasts his younger self who he isn't shy to say at times wasn't necessarily known for this quality. Despite being a king in the world of sports, you can't deny the humility and gratitude that shines through when you speak with Peter. He's an objective and rational thinker, gifted communicator, and has never shied away from taking ownership in all areas of his life. But above it all, Peter is a phenomenal man, husband, and father, and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to chat with him.

Overview of Discussion Points

• 10,000 - Peter’s reminder for how lucky he is to have his dream job. It represents the number of people that would apply for his job tomorrow if he were to use it.
• Balancing life and family
• Why Peter originally turned down his job on SEC Network
• Making decisions through the lease of “what will you regret in 10 years?”
• Bringing strength to the table rather than seeking validation
• The role Peter’s wife, Lauren, plays in their family
• The coolest thing in the world is his kids seeing him on TV
• Raising kids to understand how privileged they are
• What Peter is the most proud of in his life so far
• Peter speaks about his bounce back moment in life
• Brendan speaks about his bounce back moment in life
• How quarantine life allowed for a reestablishment of norms
• “Providing” means a whole lot more than making money
• The importance of presence
• Being the company man for your home
• Managing screen time

Where to follow

• IG: @peterburnsespn

Nate Checketts is the Co-Founder & CEO of Rhone, a men’s performance lifestyle brand founded in 2014. Prior to Rhone, Nate worked for and consulted with some of the biggest technology and entertainment properties in the world including Cisco, The NFL, Legends, FanVision and Sport Radar. Nate is also an avid entrepreneur who founded and launched 4 companies before the age of 30, including Rhone and Mangia Technologies, whose patents were later acquired by the San Francisco 49ers. In 2020 Nate was selected by the Sports Business Journal to their 2020 list of Forty leaders under Forty. In addition to Rhone, Nate also serves as Chairman of the Board to Beyond Type 1, a non-profit dedicated to the community of those with Type 1 Diabetes. Nate carries himself with a calm confidence that is rooted in humility and appreciation and he is one of the most thoughtful and intentional people I’ve ever had the opportunity to speak with. But above it all, he is an incredible man, husband, and father and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to have him on the show.

Overview of Discussion Points

• Bringing up the next generation of men
• Leading with love and leadership, not shame
• Ryan Holiday - “Statue of Responsibility”
• Nate’s Childhood
• 3rd of 6 children
• brother Spencer has a very success sports podcast in Utah
• Nate’s Dad, Dave
• No tactic to intentionality, sincere
• What made him mad - entitlement, acting better than
• Parents did a great job on intentionally parenting in a privileged home
• Nate’s definition of success
• Living up to dad’s level of success
• Marriage
• how they met
• the role she plays in the family
• Lesson from mother - “love is a verb”
• marriage advice - “go to bed angry”
• Fatherhood
• Favorite part of being a dad is witnessing his kids develop
• Discussion about not over programming kids and letting kids be kids
• Intentionality of coaching character development
• Being the person our kids see us as
• What Nate struggles with
• Inferiority complex
• Relaxing
• Self-talk
• What Nate wants his kids to remember about him

Where to follow:

• Rhone
• Website: www.rhone.com
• IG: @rhone
• Nate
• IG: @natechecketts
• LinkedIn

References

• Ryan Holiday - Statue of Responsibility: https://ryanholiday.net/why-we-need-a-statue-of-responsibility
• Spencer Checketts (Nate’s brother) radio show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drive-with-spence-checketts/id1476325554
• VestaBoard: www.vestaboard.com
• EveryMan: www.vestaboard.com

Collin Crane is the head strength and conditioning coach for the men's basketball team at Mississippi State University. In this episode we talk mentors and success, marriage and fatherhood, and everything in between. Collin played college hoops at Carson Newman University. He coached at the Florida, Missouri State, and UT Chattanooga in different capacities before landing his current role at Mississippi State, where he is rolling into his fifth season with the team. Collin takes an exceptional amount of pride in everything that he does which is evidenced by the level of success he’s achieved at such a young age. He is a hoop nut and a true coach at heart. His humility, confidence, and obsession for preparation commands a genuine respect from others, and It’s no mystery that his players love playing for him and that he has success wherever he goes. Above it all he is a great man, husband, and father, and I am lucky to call him a friend.

Overview of Discussion Points

• Finding your identity and your why
• Focus on the process, not the results - “Focus on the root, not the fruit”
• The common denominators of successful people
• Mentoring from Billy Donovan, Ben Howland, and others
• How you do anything is how you do everything
• Appreciation for Courtney as a wife and mother
• Praying through times of transition
• Highlights and challenges of fatherhood
• What Collin is most proud of in his life so far

Welcome to Dad the Man! This episode serves as the trailer for this podcast. We will take a quick run through the following items so that you know what you can expect here.

1. What does dad the man mean
2. What you can expect from the show
3. when and where you can expect to hear it
4. my intentions with the show
5. who I am
6. How to support the show and get involved

Thanks for listening! I'm glad to have you join us in our mission to be the men, husbands, and fathers that our families deserve.