Trending Thoughts with Torrey Smith

On this week’s episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey and producer Adam talk about the big news out of the NFL that Torrey’s former teammate, the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback Carson Wentz got traded to the Indianapolis Colts. Torrey helps Adam, an Eagles’ super fan, process his emotions regarding the trade and the state of the team.

Highlights from this week’s conversation:

• Looking back over the past few years, Adam can’t fathom the Eagles’ organizational malpractice that got them to this point (3:07)
• How the Eagles undermined their franchise QB by drafting Jalen Hurts (12:18)
• Determining the winner and loser of the transaction (14:29)
• What will this move be like for Wentz? (23:23)

About Trending Thoughts:

Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.

Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

On this week’s episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey and producer Adam break down recent coaching moves in the NFL and the championship weekend in the NFL. 

Highlights from this week’s conversation:

• Hiring minority coaches in the NFL (1:51)
• Duce Staley moving on from the Eagles (7:44)
• Jennifer King earning her spot in Washington (12:19)
• Insights from the AFC Championship (15:16)
• Revisiting the Tom Brady as the GOAT or BOAT conversation (19:06)
• What is going through the minds of the players leading up to the Super Bowl (27:58)

About Trending Thoughts:

Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.
Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

On this week’s episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey and producer Adam are joined by a special guest, Torrey’s son TJ! Together they discuss the Ravens’ exit from the playoffs, the matchup between Brady and Brees, the Chiefs gutsy play-calling with a backup quarterback, and who is the GOAT.

Highlights from this week’s conversation:

• The significance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy (2:32)
• Breaking down the Ravens’ loss and how they can improve next year (3:38)
• Thoughts from the other divisional games and Brees’ decision to retire (8:33)
• Dealing with concussions like Mahomes (16:04)
• Analyzing the championship game match-ups (21:17)
• Being the GOAT vs. being the best (25:00)
• Coaching moves in the NFL (31:06)
• Predictions for this weekend’s games (35:28) 

About Trending Thoughts:

Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.

Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

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On this week’s episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey catches up with former Baltimore Ravens teammate, the man known for the “Mile High Miracle” and the longest play in Super Bowl history, Jacoby Jones. Jacoby and Torrey look back on their experiences in the NFL and discuss Jacoby’s transition to coaching.

Highlights from this week’s conversation:

• Taking the opportunity to become a coach (2:14)
• What convinced Jacoby to play in Baltimore (5:15)
• Being known for his touchdown celebration dances (9:07)
• Storytime with Ray Lewis (12:18)
• Reminiscing about the Mile High Miracle (16:10)
• Super Bowl memories (23:34)

About Trending Thoughts:

Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.

Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

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After a big week in football, Torrey is joined by Trending Thoughts’ producer, Adam Vazquez, to digest wildcard weekend in the NFL playoffs, the Ravens’ big win, Alabama’s title win, and the Eagles moving on from their only Super Bowl winning coach. 

Highlights from this week’s conversation:

• Breaking down the super wildcard weekend and how players view a first-round bye (2:23)
• The new guard of NFL quarterbacks (6:37)
• Emerging rivalry between Titans and Ravens (8:04)
• Deciding when to play when injured … or having your mom decide for you (15:48)
• DeVonta Smith, Heisman Trophy winner (20:40)
• Discussing the firing of Torrey’s former coach Doug Pederson (24:56)
• How desirable is the Eagles’ coaching situation? (31:55)
• The most important traits a player looks for in his coach (35:15)
• Torrey’s pick for the next coach of the Eagles (38:48)

About Trending Thoughts:

Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.

Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

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On this week’s episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey is joined by The Wine MVP, former NFL defensive back Will Blackmon. Their conversation highlighted what it’s like to have to move on from the game and find a new career and passion in your 30s like the way Will has done with wine. He traded in his skills as a safety for the skills of a sommelier and established a monthly wine club. Will and Torrey then focus on what the final week in the NFL season is like from a player’s perspective when there is either everything to gain, or nothing to gain, in light of recent allegations of week 17 tanking.

Highlights from the episode:

• Getting beef out of the way (0:49)
• Coming back with a vengeance after getting released (3:33)
• Becoming The Wine MVP (7:20)
• Transitioning into and out of your sport (14:59)
• Talking about Washington Football Team making the playoffs (22:00)
• Breaking down week 17 in the NFL from a player’s perspective (28:57)

About Trending Thoughts:

Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.

Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

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Torrey is back with a new season of Trending Thoughts and is joined by NFL veteran safety James Ihedigbo to discuss a hot topic in the league, the release of first-round draft pick Dwayne Haskins, the former starting quarterback of the Washington Football Team. 

Highlights from today’s conversation:

• Initial thoughts on Haskins being released (2:49)
• Will he get another opportunity? (14:05)
• Dissecting Booger McFarland’s comments on the situation (22:12)
• Branding athletes and the NFL (30:51)
• Unreasonable expectations for NFL players (38:08)

About Trending Thoughts:

Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.

Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

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In this episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey is joined by Erika Chavarria, a Spanish teacher at Wild Lake High School, the founder of Columbia Community Care, and a board member of the Anti-Racist Education Alliance. Torrey and Erika discuss the school-to-prison pipeline and the role of school resource officers.

• Erika’s upbringing in New Mexico “The Land of Enchantment” (1:02)
• Living in Howard County and experiencing diversity and student activism at Wild Lake (7:45)
• Discussing the presence of police in schools (14:24)
• The data is clear about having police in school (36:03)
• Implementing and advocating for restorative justice (41:40)

About Trending Thoughts:

Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.

Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

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Torrey is joined by writer, commentator, and public speaker Rochelle Ritchie on this week’s episode of Trending Thoughts. Torrey talks with Rochelle about her experience in Baltimore, politics, voting rights, and more.

• Natural hair and the standard of beauty (2:43)
• Living in Baltimore and learning to love the Maryland blue crab (13:15)
• Covering crime and representing people in their best light (19:12)
• Addressing the problem of using Baltimore as a political backdrop (32:17)
• Discussing the “defund the police” conversation and practical ways to bring about change (34:19)
• Understanding the power of your vote and fighting voter suppression (43:45)

About Trending Thoughts:

Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.

Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

Torrey is joined by a hometown hero and former NFL Pro Bowl lineman Jermon Bushrod. Torrey talks with Jermon about his foundation Visualize the Rise and life after the NFL. Highlights from their conversation include:

• Visualize the Rise’s scholarships and community involvement (1:40)
• Sharing about your challenges to help others walk through them (6:52)
• Looking back on the excitement of the start of the NFL season from retirement (14:05)
• Getting that sweet, sweet Josh McCown practice squad deal (19:48)
• Transitioning to being a fan and ranking who we root for (22:30)
• As parents, which athletes do we encourage our children to look up to? (28:55)

About Trending Thoughts:

Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.

Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

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