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Glue Guys episodes

April 10 What Great Teams Learn From Heartbreak - [Glue Guys, Ep. 68]
What do great teams actually learn from heartbreak?
The guys use Duke’s devastating loss to UConn as the starting point for a bigger conversation about pain, leadership, resilience, and what it takes to come back stronger.
1 hr 12 min
March 12 Inside the Career of the Ultimate NFL Journeyman: Ryan Fitzpatrick - [Glue Guys, Ep. 67]
Ryan Fitzpatrick joins Glue Guys for a deep dive into one of the most unique quarterback careers in NFL history.
In this episode, Fitz shares stories from across his career — including life in NFL quarterback rooms, the challenges of constantly changing teams, what it takes to survive nearly two decades in the league, and the mindset required to stay ready for every opportunity.
1 hr 15 min
February 06 Building Tough Teams with Rex Ryan - [Glue Guys, Ep. 66]
Rex Ryan joins Glue Guys for a raw, hilarious, and honest conversation about leadership, toughness, and building winning teams.
From coaching Ray Lewis and transforming NFL defenses, to why he never lied to players, Rex breaks down what really separates great teams from average ones. He shares stories about his upbringing, coaching alongside his legendary father Buddy Ryan, and why confidence and culture matter more than schemes.
49 min
January 27 The NFL’s Patience Problem - [Glue Guys, Ep. 65]
What does success actually mean in the NFL?
With head coach firings reaching historic levels, this episode of Glue Guys examines whether teams have lost perspective — and patience. When “Super Bowl or bust” becomes the only definition of success, even stable, winning organizations start to feel broken.
1 hr 13 min
January 12 The Surprising Power of Nostalgia - [Glue Guys, Ep. 64]
In this episode of Glue Guys, the conversation starts with a 25-year reunion and expands into something much bigger: how time speeds up, relationships drift, and moments quietly pass before we realize their weight. The guys reflect on teams, reunions, mentorship, parenting, and careers — and the shared belief that we’ll get to it someday.
41 min
December 22, 2025 Our Favorite Moments from 2025 - [Glue Guys, Ep. 63]
2025 was a great year for the Glue Guys. We had the chance to sit down with some incredible guests and hear stories we’ll be thinking about for a long time.
In this special Year in Review episode, we look back on our favorite moments from the show — breaking down the conversations, lessons, and surprises that stood out most. From leadership and culture to competition and career-defining moments, this episode revisits what made each conversation stand out.
47 min
December 12, 2025 Is Phillip Rivers Having the Most Incredible NFL Comeback Ever? [Glue Guys, Ep. 62]
Philip Rivers is returning to the NFL at 44 years old — five years retired, coaching high school football, and firmly into the next chapter of his life. And yet, when the Colts called, he said yes.
This week, the guys unpack why this comeback is so much more complex — and meaningful — than it looks from the outside.
Alex offers a rare, insider perspective on Rivers as a competitor, leader, and processor of the game. Shane explores when a comeback reflects courage versus when it risks becoming a chase. Ravi zooms out to compare sports comebacks with leadership transitions in business — from Steve Jobs to Bob Iger — and what separates the inspiring ones from the ones that feel forced.
55 min
December 05, 2025 Should Ole Miss Let Lane Kiffin Coach? [Glue Guys, Ep. 61]
Lane Kiffin's shocking move from Ole Miss to LSU ignited one of the biggest controversies in recent college football history. Should he have been allowed to coach Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff? Did the school sabotage its own chance at a national championship? And how much do trust, loyalty, and the transfer portal factor into decisions like this?
In this episode, the Glue Guys go deep on the football strategy, the business dynamics, locker room trust, tribalism in sports, and what Kiffin’s move means for the future of college athletics.
1 hr 24 min
November 24, 2025 The Championship Mindset of DoorDash CEO Tony Xu - [Glue Guys, Ep. 60]
Tony Xu, co-founder and CEO of DoorDash, joins the Glue Guys for a rare deep-dive into how great teams, great leaders, and great organizations are actually built.
Tony shares the real story behind DoorDash’s climb — from years of near-failure, to navigating fierce competition, to developing a culture that values humility, experimentation, and continuous improvement. What emerges is a remarkably honest look at what it takes to perform under pressure, stay resilient through setbacks, and lead with clarity as the stakes rise.
58 min
November 13, 2025 The Science of Momentum with Don Yaeger - [Glue Guys, EP. 59]
Shane and Alex sit down with bestselling author Don Yaeger, who has spent years studying one of the most misunderstood forces in sports, business, and life: momentum.
Yaeger — a 12-time New York Times bestselling author who has collaborated with legends like Coach K, John Wooden, Walter Payton, and Michael Oher — breaks down the science behind momentum: how it works, how leaders create it, and what truly separates teams that catch fire from those that collapse.
59 min

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Alex Smith, Shane Battier, and Ravi Gupta are coming together to cut across the worlds of sports and business and dissect the subtle art of making others better. Glue Guys explores the qualities…