The HawkCast with A.J. Hawk

The HawkCast with A.J. Hawk episodes:

• 03.26.2020

  E163: Larry Lawton – Ex Gangster and Reformed Jewel Thief

  Larry is the author of Gangster Redemption, a TV Personality, Speaker, Prison Expert & Law Enforcement Consultant. Larry developed the nationally recognized Reality Check Program to help young people make better choices and connect Law Enforcement with the community. Larry...

  
• 09.03.2019

  E162: Dean Blandino – Ex-NFL Senior VP of Officiating

  Dean is a football rules analyst for the NFL and college football games on Fox Sports. He previously served as the NFL’s Senior Vice President of Officiating from 2013 to 2017. In May 2018, Blandino took on an additional role, as...

  
• 06.18.2019

  E161: Ryan Day – Buckeye Football’s New Head Coach

  On the same day that legendary coach Urban Meyer announced his retirement – Dec. 4, 2018 – Ryan Day was named to succeed him. As an NFL quarterbacks coach, Day worked with Colin Kaepernick and Blaine Gabbert in 2016 with...

  
• 05.12.2019

  E160: Dr. Chrisanne Gordon, MD – Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor

  Her resume appears as preparation for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): training in science, internal medicine, and treatment of trauma; expertise in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She was already widely published in these fields, an invited lecturer and speaker, Board-certified in...

  
• 03.20.2019

  E159: Brenda Tracy – Gang Rape Survivor & Activist behind Set The Expectation

  Brenda Tracy is many things; a mother, a nurse, an advocate, an activist, a lobbyist, and a survivor of a gang rape by four football players. After coming forward with her story in 2014, she quickly realized that educating, engaging,...

  
• 03.14.2019

  E158: Matt Iseman – Host of American Ninja Warrior, Doctor, Actor, Comedian, and Celebrity Apprentice

  Life is short, do what makes you happy.” That’s the advice that Matt got from his Dad-a world renowned physician-when Matt quit medicine to pursue stand up comedy. And those words still guide Matt today. He talks ninjas, tells jokes...

  
• 02.14.2019

  E157: Frank Shamrock – From Jails to MMA Champ to Working with Chuck Norris

  Frank “The Legend” Shamrock is an American mixed martial artist (retired), entrepreneur, motivational speaker and philanthropist.  He was the 1st to hold the UFC Middleweight Championship and retired as the 4-time defending undefeated champion and the #1 ranked UFC fighter in the...

  
• 01.28.2019

  E156: Kelly Pavlik – World Champion Boxer, possible return to the ring

  Kelly Pavlik, known as “The Ghost”, is a world champion boxer who competed from 2000 to 2012. He won the unified WBC, WBO, Ring magazine and lineal middleweight titles by defeating Jermain Taylor in 2007 and had three successful title...

  
• 01.11.2019

  E154: Matt Hasselbeck – The Ole Days with Reggie, Holmgren, Favre, and Luck

  Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is an analyst for ESPN. He joined ESPN in March 2016 on the same day he announced his retirement from pro football after 18 NFL seasons. During the fall, he appears on Sundays from ESPN’s...

  
• 11.18.2018

  E153: Bud Martin – Golf Super Agent Representing Jason Day and John Daly

  As an Executive Vice President at Wasserman, Bud’s primary responsibility is to build the global brand of Wasserman Golf. He negotiates endorsement agreements for Wasserman clients and brings to the table 29 years of experience in the representation of professional...

  
• 10.09.2018

  E152: Mike Leach – Mid-Season Report and Booster Stories

  This is the fifth talk with recurring guest Mike Leach. Past episodes below: Episode 123 Episode 119 Episode 88 Episode 75 You can buy Mike’s book online here: http://ow.ly/Acg13039URQ Follow Coach Leach on Twitter @Coach_Leach

  
• 09.13.2018

  E151: David J. Chao, MD – ProFootballDoc

  Dr. Chao, is an internationally known sports medicine expert. He has been practicing orthopedic surgery in San Diego, California for the past 17 years at OASIS. He is the former head team physician for the San Diego Chargers (1997-2013), where...

  
• 09.06.2018

  E150: Oliver Luck – Commissioner and CEO of the XFL

  Oliver Luck is currently the CEO and Commissioner of the XFL. Prior to that, he was Director of Intercollegiate Athletes at West Virginia University (WVU), his alma mater, and an executive with the NCAA in charge of the organization’s regulatory...

  
• 08.08.2018

  E148: Joe Buck – 3yr FOX Extension, Jack Buck, NFL Rule Changes

  Back for a 3rd visit. Joe Buck shares how he'll be back each October for the forseeable future on FOX. He'll continue to be lead man on the World Series as he has for two decades with his recent contract...

  
• 08.01.2018

  E147: Jim Tressel – National Title Winning Coach to President of YSU

  Jim Tressel is currently the president of Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. Before becoming an administrator, he was the head coach of the Youngstown State Penguins and later the Ohio State Buckeyes in a career that spanned from 1986...

  
• 07.03.2018

  E146: Jason Day – 51 Weeks as No. 1 Golfer in the World & The Desire to Rise Again

  Jason Day is an Australian golfer and PGA Tour member. He is a former World Number 1 in the World Golf Ranking, having first achieved the ranking in September 2015. Day first broke into the world’s top ten in June 2011, rising to world number nine after his runner-up finish...

  
• 06.19.2018

  E145: Ryan Holiday – The Conspiracy of Peter Thiel & Hulk Hogan destroying Gawker

  Ryan Holiday is back for a second time on The HawkCast. Listen to his first visit here: http://thehawkcast.show/e43_ryan-holiday/ He is the bestselling author of Trust Me, I’m Lying, The Obstacle Is The Way, Ego Is The Enemy, and other books about...

  
• 06.05.2018

  E144: Tom Clements – Retired Offensive Coordinator, Green Bay Packers

  Coach Tom Clements came on to discuss play calling, and to share some stories ranging from stealing signals from other teams sidelines and reflection on when Coach McCarthy reclaimed the play calling duties after having Tom call plays for half of a...

  
• 05.31.2018

  E143: Ted Nguyen – NFL Staff Writer – The Athletic

  Ted Nguyen is a NFL staff writer for The Athletic, providing in-depth video analysis for the Raiders, 49ers, and other NFL teams. Ted’s experience as a football coach and researcher provides him with a unique perspective when breaking down film...

  
• 05.22.2018

  E142: Brady Poppinga – QB Draft Review & Predictions for the Upcoming NFL Season

  This is Brady’s third time on The HawkCast. He is a former NFL linebacker who played for the Green Bay Packers, St. Louis Rams and the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Brigham Young University. Brady is a fantastic...

  
• 05.15.2018

  E141: Seth Greenberg – Basketball Analyst, ESPN College Gameday

  Seth Greenberg joined ESPN in 2012 as a college basketball analyst, bringing 35 years of coaching experience to the job. He appears on various platforms, most often as a game or studio analyst, and is a regular on SportsCenter and...

  
• 05.02.2018

  E140: Nick Mangold – College Roommate, 11yrs as Jets Center, Recently Retired

  Nick was my college roommate at The Ohio State University. We both grew up in the Centerville/Kettering, OH area. Nick went on from OSU and was drafted by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2006 NFL...

  
• 04.17.2018

  E139: Dylan Curran – ‘Whistleblower’ Exposing Facebook & Google’s Use of Our Data

  Dylan Curran is a Data Consultant and Web Developer, who does extensive research into spreading technical awareness and improving digital etiquette. He has recently shared the vast extent of how Facebook and Google collect and share our data, and it’s...

  
• 04.10.2018

  E138: Mike McCartney – Agent Negotiating Kirk Cousins’ Groundbreaking Contract

  Mike McCartney was AJ’s agent among many other athletes as the Director of Football Operations at Priority Sports. Most recently he negotiated the Kirk Cousins contract that has received a lot of media attention. In this episode he shares details...

  
• 04.05.2018

  E137: Perry Marshall – Internet Marketing Guru

  Perry Marshall is an online marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and author of several books, including Evolution 2.0: Breaking the Deadlock Between Darwin and Design, Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords, and Ultimate Guide to Facebook Advertising. He is also a Christian proponent...

  
• 03.30.2018

  E136: Matt Kenseth – 20 Years In NASCAR

  As a Wisconsin native, Matt started racing on several short tracks in Wisconsin and won track championships at Madison International Speedway, Slinger Super Speedway and Wisconsin International Raceway. He moved to the ARTGO, American Speed Association, and Hooters Late Model...

  
• 03.21.2018

  E135: Chris “Drama” Pfaff – Young & Reckless Clothing | MTV’s Fantasy Factory

  Christopher “Drama” Pfaff is an entrepreneur, producer and reality TV star. He was born in Akron, Ohio were he spent most of his life until graduating from high school and becoming an assistant for his cousin Rob Dyrdek. He is...

  
• 03.18.2018

  E134: Dan Orlovsky – 12yr NFL Veteran, The Role of Backup QBs

  Drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2005 Dan Orlovsky spent his 12 year career as a backup quarterback. This discussion brings to light the amount of work it entails to always be ready to step in on a moment’s notice...

  
• 03.13.2018

  E133: Laurie Kilmartin – Comedian, Author, and Writer for CONAN

  Laurie Kilmartin has been doing standup since 1987 and has appeared on CONAN, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Comedy Central. Her Seeso special “45 Jokes About My Dead Dad” made Vulture’s list of Top Ten Comedy Specials of 2016. She’s written...

  
• 03.08.2018

  E132: Jennifer Briney – Host of Congressional Dish

  Jennifer Briney is the founder and host of Congressional Dish, a twice-monthly podcast that aims to draw attention to where the American people truly have power: Congress. From the perspective of a fed up taxpayer with no allegiance to any...

  
• 03.02.2018

  E131: Nik Hawks – Navy Veteran, Ultrarunner, Co-Founder of Paleo Treats

  Nik Hawks is a Navy veteran with an inspiring journey back into civilian life. From buying a 22′ sailboat and taking it from San Diego to Florida, to running 100 miles in the Leadville 100. Nik has explored far beyond...

  
• 02.21.2018

  E130: Corey Linsley – Packers Center from Ohio State

  Corey Linsley is the center for the Green Bay Packers. He played college football at The Ohio State University. Linsley was drafted by the Packers in the 2014 NFL Draft. We do a lot of reflection back on his experiences...

  
• 02.06.2018

  E129: Dan Hellie – Host of NFL Network and UFC Contender Series

  Dan Hellie is a very diverse sports anchor and currently is the host of NFL Network as well as Dana White’s UFC Tuesday Night Contender Series. He is also the preseason television voice of the Tennessee Titans and does play...

  
• 01.14.2018

  E128: Linda Cohn – Hall of Fame Sportscaster ESPN

  Linda Cohn has long been considered a pioneer for women sportscasters. She has graced our television sets for over 25 years as one of the first full-time female sports anchors. Linda made sportscasting history by becoming the first full-time U.S....

  
• 01.07.2018

  E127: Jack Arute – A True Throwback in Broadcasting

  Jack Arute is a former sportscaster for the NFL and college sports for Sirius XM Radio. Prior to that he was an auto racing pit reporter and college football sideline reporter for ESPN and ABC, and covered the Izod IndyCar...

  
• 12.24.2017

  E126: Brady Poppinga – College QB Prospects, NFL Concussion Protocol and more

  This is Brady's second time on The HawkCast. He is a former NFL linebacker who played for the Green Bay Packers, St. Louis Rams and the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Brigham Young University. Brady is a fantastic...

  
• 12.18.2017

  E125: Ryan Leaf – Transcending the Past, NFL to Prison to Today

  Ryan Leaf played four seasons in the NFL after being a Heisman Trophy Candidate as Quarterback for the Washington State Cougars. He was a 2nd overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft right behind Peyton Manning. He played for the...

  
• 12.11.2017

  E124: Coyote Peterson – Brave Wilderness and Getting Bit for a Living

  Nathaniel Peterson, known as “Coyote Peterson”, is a YouTube personality and wildlife educator. He is most known for his wildlife videos on YouTube, which are posted on his channel Brave Wilderness. He is well known for a sequence of videos...

  
• 11.22.2017

  E123: Mike Leach – Thoughts On Everything Going Into The Apple Cup

  This is the fourth talk with recurring guest Mike Leach as he leads his team into The Apple Cup. Past episodes below: Episode 119 Episode 88 Episode 75 You can buy Mike’s book online here: http://ow.ly/Acg13039URQ

  
• 11.13.2017

  E122: Jerry Thornton – From Darkness to Dynasty with Barstool Sports

  [powerpress] Jerry Thornton, is a long time blogger for Barstool Sports and co-host of the Laces Out podcast with Pat McAfee and I. He's also a stand up comic and the author of From Darkness to Dynasty: The First 40 Years...

  
• 10.19.2017

  E120: Danny Kanell – Florida State, NFL QB, His Years at ESPN, and Future Plans

  Danny Kanell attended Florida State University where was a quarterback for 4 years starting out as backup during his freshman year to Charlie Ward. After college he was drafted by the New York Giants at the quarterback position, also playing...

  
• 10.05.2017

  E119: Mike Leach – Catching Up With The WSU Cougars Coach

  This is the third talk with Mike for a season update and chat on his recent world views. Past episodes below: Episode 75 Episode 88 You can buy Mike’s book online here: http://ow.ly/Acg13039URQ

  
• 09.03.2017

  E116: Tim Larkin – When Violence Is The Answer

  Tim Larkin, former military intelligence officer, was part of a beta group that redesigned how Special Operations personnel trained for close combat. He has a 25 year career where he has trained people in 52 countries in how to deal...

  
• 08.25.2017

  E115: Jordy Nelson – Wide Receiver, Green Bay Packers

  Jordy Nelson is a Super Bowl Champion, Green Bay’s leading wide receiver and an emerging NFL star who is “The NFL’s Best Deep Threat.” In his 7th NFL season, Nelson was among NFL leaders for receiving yards, passes caught, yards...

  
• 08.20.2017

  E114: Anthony “Sully” Sullivan – Following Billy Mays as OxiClean Pitchman

  Best-known as the spokesman for OxiClean where he succeeded Billy Mays, Anthony is the pitchman of choice for dozens of innovative, practical usage consumer products including the X5 5-in-1 Steamer, the Sticky Buddy and Smart Mop. Star and Co-Producer of...

  
• 08.13.2017

  E113: Matthew Furman – Magician and Mind Reader

  Matthew Furman is a professional magician and mind reader who specializes in doing the impossible with ordinary objects. Matthew performs all over the world at corporate events, private parties, golf tournaments, sales meetings, and trade shows. His exceptional talent and...

  
• 08.06.2017

  E112: Andrew Hawkins – Never Short on Courage, Retired NFL Receiver Rams, Bengals, Browns, Patriots

  Andrew Hawkins is a retired NFL Wide Receiver. He has played six seasons in the NFL with the following teams St. Louis Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cleveland Browns and also for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League, where...

  
• 07.17.2017

  E111: Luke Thomas – MMAFighting.com Senior Editor and SiriusXM Host

  Luke Thomas served in the U.S. Marine Corp for 7 years reaching the rank of Sergeant. Today he is a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) journalist, analyst, and radio host. He is currently the Senior Editor for MMA at MMAFighting.com and...

  
• 06.15.2017

  E110: John Schneider – General Manager, Seattle Seahawks

  John is the General Manager for the Seattle Seahawks. Schneider added the distinction of Executive Vice President in 2013. In his role, he manages all aspects of the Seahawks roster and draft process while working collaboratively with Pete Carroll in...

  
• 06.07.2017

  E109: Tom Segura (round 3) – Living in Comedy

  Comedian Tom Segura comes on for a third chat. We talk Bert Kreischer, Bill Burr, his life as a comedian, and the Kramer (Michael Richards) comedy set debacle where Tom offers some insight. Watch Tom and Bert “Who is Fatter”...