Knowledgecast

In the third episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Megyn Kelly. Megyn is a journalist and host of The Megyn Kelly Show, which is on Sirius XM Triumph channel 111 every weekday at noon EST and can also be found at youtube.com/megynkelly and wherever you get your podcasts. Jack and Megyn discuss her journey as a journalist and a media personality across major networks and also how that intersects with her personal life as a wife and mother. Listen to this episode with Jack and Megyn as they also discuss current events and how she has paved a new path in the media world as a journalist and host of The Megyn Kelly Show.

Learn more about Megyn along with our other guests on the fourth season of our podcast on my website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In the second episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Mike Dean. Mike is a former University of Alabama football player, was a college football coach for 13 years at the University of Alabama, Georgia Tech, and Rice University, and then had a successful career in sales-related positions within the financial and construction industries. Jack and Mike give a sports history lesson as Mike shares stories of playing football under the legendary Coach Bear Bryant, along with sharing other personal sports moments with some of the greats. Listen to this episode with Jack and Mike that’s like walking through a sports history museum.

Learn more about Mike along with our other guests on the fourth season of our podcast on my website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In the first episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Rick Hill, who is an actor and New York Times Bestselling Author. Rick now spends his time writing and speaking nationally as a keynote speaker to youth. Jack and Rick discuss his story of how he went from the football field to Hollywood, getting to work on well-known movies and tv shows alongside familiar names of actors and actresses. Rick added New York Times Bestselling Author to his accomplished resume when he crossed paths with Pete Rose, and Rick shares that journey along with other writing projects. Listen to this episode with Jack and Rick that tells Rick’s life journey that’s like a script straight from Hollywood.

Learn more about Rick along with our other guests on the fourth season of our podcast on my website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In this thirteenth episode, Jack talks to Brian Finneran. Brian had a 12-year career in the NFL as a wide receiver, 11 of which with the Atlanta Falcons. He was an All-America in Villanova and was selected to receive the Walter Payton Award. While he was with the Falcons, he was selected as the Atlanta Falcons NFL Man of the Year. After finishing his career, Brian jumped into the media world and is now one of the sports talk radio hosts on The Locker Room show in Atlanta on 680 The Fan.

Learn more about Brian along with our other guests on the third season of our podcast on my website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In this twelfth episode, Jack talks with Gary Stokan, one of Atlanta, Georgia's most admired CEOs. Gary is the CEO of Peach Bowl, Inc. He is a former NC State basketball player and assistant coach. Gary then began his sports marketing career with Converse and Adidas shoe companies. In 1998, Gary was named the CEO of the Peach Bowl. Through his leadership, the Peach Bowl has become one of the most elite bowl games in the country. Listen to this episode as Jack and Gary discuss the Peach Bowl and even stories that include Michael Jordan and Nick Saban.

Learn more about Gary along with our other guests on the third season of our podcast on my website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In this eleventh episode, Jack talks with Britt Lee. Britt is the co-founder of Pure Athlete and the author of Parenting the Pure Athlete. Britt served for over 20 years in various positions with Security Brands, a Fortune 500 company. Britt's company now focuses on helping executive leaders create and then deliver compelling brand messaging to both their internal and external audiences. Listen to this episode as Jack and Britt discuss the potential of Pure Athlete and the impact that it can have on parents and young athletes.

Learn more about Britt along with our other guests on the third season of our podcast on my website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In this tenth episode, Jack talks with Dr. Barbara Wall. Dr. Wall has 43 years of experience in the field of education. She's held teaching responsibilities in middle and high school and administrative roles at the school level, the district level, and the state level. Dr. Wall has three degrees from Georgia College and State University, as well as a Doctorate of Education in Workforce Education Development from the University of Georgia. Currently, Dr. Wall works for the Georgia Department of Education, heading up its career technical, agricultural, and educational departments, or what we call CTAE. She holds the title of Deputy Superintendent of the Georgia Department of Education. Listen to this episode with Jack and Dr. Wall as they discuss the importance of career pathway training in schools and how Georgia is leading the way in providing pathways to success for students. 

Learn more about Barbara along with our other guests on the third season of our podcast on my website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In this ninth episode, Jack talks with Jeff Wall. Jeff is a partner with Sullivan Cromwell, which has offices in Washington, D.C., and New York, and is head of the Supreme Court and Appellate practice. Before rejoining his current firm, Jeff served in the office of the Solicitor General of the United States as the deputy principal deputy for two years. For two years, he actually served as the acting Solicitor General. Jeff has argued 30 cases before the Supreme Court as part of the Solicitor General's Office, as well as in private practice. After graduating from law school, Jeff clerked for Associate Justice Clarence Thomas of the Supreme Court. Listen to this episode as Jack discusses with Jeff about his journey of choosing to go to law school to arguing cases before the Supreme Court.

Learn more about Jeff along with our other guests on the third season of our podcast on my website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In this eighth episode, Jack talks to Danny Shepherd. Danny has had an incredibly successful business career working in executive positions in various public companies and on the board of directors of several public companies. Danny served as president of the Southeast Division for Vulcan, Senior Vice President, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. When Danny retired in 2015 from Vulcan Materials, the company was generating $5 billion in revenue. Listen to this episode as Danny shares about behind-the-scenes of publicly held companies, what it all means, and what it looks like.

Learn more about Danny along with our other guests on the third season of our podcast on my website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In this seventh episode, Jack talks with Jeff Saturday. Jeff Saturday is a renowned retired NFL player with an impressive career. As he went undrafted in the NFL Draft, Jeff proved NFL scouts wrong and had a very successful NFL career. He was selected to six Pro Bowls, was a four-time All-Pro, and was starting center for 12 years with the Indianapolis Colts, winning a Super Bowl with the Colts in 2007. Jeff was inducted into the Colts Ring of Honor in 2015 after retiring from pro football. Jeff now serves as an NFL analyst on ESPN. Listen to this episode with Jeff as he tells of his journey of getting to the NFL and becoming a Super Bowl Champion.

Learn more about Jeff along with our other guests on the third season of our podcast on my website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.