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- Jordan Dangerfield: A Story of Beating the Odds (w/Jordan Dangerfield)
8-year NFL veteran Jordan Dangerfield joins the show and talks adversity after high school, what it was like playing at Towson University, and how he played eight years in the NFL! Today marks the three-year anniversary of The Michael Balko Show, thank you all for the continued support!
39 min - Path to the Draft: Oklahoma St. WR Braydon Johnson (w/Braydon Johnson)
Oklahoma State wide receiver Braydon Johnson joins host Michael Balko in conversation about growing up in Arlington, Texas, what his college football journey has been like, how he tries to model his play style after guys like Stefon Diggs and Christian Kirk, and how he's excited for the next chapter of his football journey!
Be sure to follow this podcast on Spotify and rate FIVE STARS!!
20 min - From Poverty to Primetime: The Story of DJ Fluker (w/DJ Fluker)
DJ Fluker joins the show and talks about his difficult upbringing, what it was like playing under Nick Saban and winning three championships at Alabama, and how he's gearing up for an NFL Comeback!
PLUS: Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith makes a brief appearance!
37 min - Path to the Draft: 2023 NFL Draft Prospect Jaiden Woodbey (w/Jaiden Woodbey)
Former Florida Sate and Boston College defensive back/ linebacker Jaiden Woodbey joins the show and talks about being a 5 Star recruit in high school, how he prides himself on his strong work ethic in the classroom and on the field, and how he's gearing up for the 2023 NFL Draft and where he hopes to play!
BONUS! We also go over a variety of random questions to get to know Jaiden a bit better, and there were some GOLD moments!
Sponsored By: www.donatos.com
27 min - The Story of Logan Paulsen & the State of the Washington Commanders (w/Logan Paulsen)
10-year NFL tight end Logan Paulsen joins the show and talks about his wild recruiting process out of high school as the #15 tight end in the country, what it was like playing with some of the best players in football throughout his decade in the league, and what the current state of the Washington Commanders looks like and what they could look like in the future!
SPONSORED BY: www.donatos.com
40 min - The Story of Jalen McCleskey and how his Dad Helped him reach the NFL (w/Jalen McCleskey)
Pittsburgh Maulers (USFL) wide receiver Jalen McCleskey joins the show and talks about growing up in New Orleans and the impact Hurricane Katrina had on the city, what it was like being recruited to play college football at Oklahoma State, and how he's looking to have a huge year in the USFL after making stops with the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints.
SPONSORED: www.donatos.com
36 min - Shannon Brooks: His Story of Life's Most Difficult Trials & the Strength to Prevail (w/Shannon Brooks)
Shannon Brooks is a former running back for Minnesota who nearly took his life after suffering from severe depression. Brooks opened up about his story on the show, and aims to use his voice to impact the lives of others; by the grace of God. This story is very moving and impactful. I encourage you to listen and share with someone who may need to hear what Shannon has to say. God Bless.
Sponsored By: www.donatos.com
57 min - How a Positive Outlook on Life Helped Jonathan Williams find NFL Success (w/Jonathan Williams)
Washington Commanders running back Jonathan Williams joins the show and talks about being one of the best players in the SEC in 2014, what his NFL journey has taught him about living life to the fullest, and how he never let adversity write the script on his life. Jonathan lets his personality shine in this episode and gives great tidbits on life and living it to it's fullest!
Follow Jonathan on Twitter & Instagram: @jwillpart2
This podcast is sponsored by the great folks over at Donatos Pizza! Check them out at www.donatos.com and secure a free Large One-Topping Pizza this weekend when purchasing two other large pizzas by using the Promo Code 'BILLS'
37 min - How North East's Garrett Owens Stayed True to Himself on his way to the XFL (w/Garrett Owens)
Erie native and former North East running back Garrett Owens joins Michael Balko in-studio and talks about a variety of topics including his playing days at North East, his decision to play for Mercyhurst University out of high school and later transferring to Duquesne, what it was like getting a personalized nickname from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and much much more! You will not want to miss this jam-packed episode!
Follow Garrett:
Instagram: @garrett_owens_
Twitter: @thegarrettowens
Garrett's Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkA1lzZGl2HYUFksG_TzzsQ
SPONSORED BY: Donato's Pizza
www.donatos.com
1 hr 3 min - How this NFL player went from 1 offer to being a fourth round NFL Draft selection! (w/Clay Harbor)
9-year NFL veteran tight end Clay Harbor sits down with Michael Balko and talks about his small school recruitment process out of high school, what it was like featuring on the Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, and the two talk topics surrounding today's NFL! Clay gives incredible insight into several NFL teams and players that you should take note of for your fantasy football teams!
Follow Clay: @clayharbs82 on Twitter
Sponsor: www.donatos.com
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About The Michael Balko Show
From the publisher's feed
The Michael Balko Show, an inspiration-based podcast, is a podcast focused on interviewing high-level athletes and public figures and allowing them to share their stories in an effort to inspire the…
youth of our country. Balko, an Erie PA native, aims to not only put his city on the map-but to create some of the most unique content in the world. The Michael Balko Show is unique in it’s own right, and Balko urges you to give his show a listen.