What's Next with Eric Wood

Jim Rome is a sports talk radio personality and the host of The Jim Rome Show. Jim is best known for his boisterous and aggressive style of presentation. He has made a name for himself as one of the topmost sports talk show hosts in the United States. Jim hosted the massively successful show Rome is Burning on ESPN and now works for CBS Sports.

Today on the show, Jim and Eric dive into Jim's work ethic and preparation before a broadcast. Other topics include:

(2:00-5:10) - Growing up in LA, obsession with sports turns into a broadcasting career

(5:00-9:00) - How are you different? Advice after a Hall of Fame career

(9:00-20:20) - Interview tips, nerves before going on air

(20:20-29:00) - The Reinvention Project podcast

(29:00-32:30) - Finding fulfillment after your career

(32:30-39:45) - Set the standard, never quit

(39:45-45:00) - Morning routine, importance of exercise

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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David Nurse is an NBA life and optimization coach, future bestselling author, and worldwide motivational speaker. As a former professional basketball player and a coach for the Brooklyn Nets, David has personally helped over 150 NBA players with their personal and professional development both on and off the court.

Today on the show, David and Eric preview David's new book Breakthrough. He also discusses the power of self awareness. Topics include:

(2:30-8:50) - The search for greatness, being obsessed

(8:50-11:30) - Morning routine - Grace & Pace

(11:30-16:45) - Self help is BS

(16:45-27:15) - David's new book Breakthrough - Confidence, corporation and service

(27:15-31:10) - Finding your purpose and letting it drive you

And much more including some questions about jet lag and how to improve your life. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Christopher McDonald is an American actor who has starred in over 100+ films and plays. He is best known for his role as Shooter McGavin in the 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore. A Buffalo Bills fan that grew up in Western New York, Shooter joins Eric on the show to discuss the value of feedback and how he has embraced his villainous persona in real life. Topics include:

(2:45-4:10) - Growing up in New York, earning a football scholarship 

(4:10-9:25) - How Chris became interested in acting, when he knew it would be a career

(9:25-13:00) - Filming Happy Gilmore, having to act like a professional golfer

(13:00-21:42) - The difference in acting in films and plays

(21:42-26:00) - The value of feedback in acting

(26:00-29:35) - Role models in acting, turning on/off your role

(29:35-32:00) - What drives Chris 

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Alex Smith played 16 seasons in the NFL and was the #1 overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft. Alex was a 3x pro bowler and the 2020 NFL Comeback player of the year after a gruesome leg injury in 2018. Alex's story of perseverance is inspiring and today on the show, he gets into the details on his return to football. Other topics include:

(2:00-7:30) - Growing up in San Diego, developing a love of football from afar

(7:30-10:00) - One scholarship athlete

(10:00-17:00) - The mental pressure of being the #1 NFL Draft Pick

(17:00-24:40) - Advice to rookies in the NFL

(24:20-31:00) - When did Alex know Patrick Mahomes was special

(31:00-42:00) - Alex's injury, his initial thoughts when it happened and his journey back to the NFL

(42:00-47:00) - The help of Alex's wife, his fear returning to football

(47:00-50:30) - Alex's new media career

And much more. Learn more about Alex at attitudeisfree.com

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Collin Henderson is the founder and CEO of Master Your Mindset, LLC, an industry leader in the field of mental conditioning. He is a speaker, author of five books and the host of the Master Your Mindset podcast. Since starting his company in 2016, Collin's innovative trainings on mindset, culture and high performance have been utilized by some of the world's best organizations and institutions.

Today on the show, Collin gives Eric tips on mental performance and conditioning. Topics include:

(3:15-8:10) - Playing football & baseball at Washington State University

(8:10-14:40) - How Collin got over his stutter to become a speaker and mental conditioning coach

(14:40-18:00) - How would you define mindset? Your brain is built to hold you back...

(18:00-23:05) - Shaping yourself, building mental toughness

(23:05-27:20) - The superhero characteristics of the mind

(27:20-34:30) - Evaluate your values

(34:30-41:40) - Collin's morning routine

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College basketball coach Rick Pitino joins the show today. Rick has coached three different schools to a Final Four, spent time as HC in the NBA and is the currently the head coach for Iona College. Rick has had an up-and-down story, but his life lessons of perseverance should teach everyone something. Topics include:

(2:00-3:20) - Growing up in New York

(3:20-9:10) - The first step of changing a culture at a program

(9:10-12:50) - Defining characteristics of a good basketball team

(12:50-16:30) - Humility

(16:30-19:30) - Coaching different types of basketball players

(19:30-23:30) - What your most proud of?

(23:30-29:00) - What made 2013 UL team special?

(29:00-33:36) - Holding yourself accountable as a coach

(33:36-36:00) - Winning a KY Derby or Final Four?

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Antonio Neves is an author, internationally recognized speaker, podcast host, award winning broadcast journalist and in-demand success coach. On the show today, Antonio teaches Eric about having success in all areas of life, including lessons from his book "Stop Living on Autopilot." Topics include:

(2:25-7:50) - Growing up in Jackson, Michigan, becoming a collegiate track athlete

(7:50-13:30) - The mentality of a walk on, calling up vs calling out

(13:30-16:54) - Holding yourself accountable & to a higher standard

(16:54-25:00) - Antonio's career path - From TV reporter to career/development coach

(25:00-32:40) - Antonio's favorite coaching questions/conversation starters

(32:40-38:40) - Having too many apps open in life

(38:40-42:00) - Antonio's ideal morning routine

And much more, including conversations on faith, food and the future. Rate review and subscribe to the show today!

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Legendary sports broadcaster Chris Berman joins the show today. Chris has been at ESPN since 1979 as the host of Sunday NFL Countdown and the play by play voice of numerous other events. Best known for his enthusiasm, various catchphrases and quirky demeanor, Chris is beloved by many and an inspiration for even more.

Today on the show, the guys breakdown Boomer's love for the Buffalo Bills. Other tropics include: 

(3:40-7:30) - Growing up in NY/CT, playing sports like soccer and tennis

(7:30-15:15) - Early days at ESPN, the success of cable TV

(15:15-20:15) - Being yourself in whatever you do, the start of Boomer's style on air

(20:15-25:00) - Longevity advice

(25:00-29:30) - Prep work for shows/games

(29:30-39:30) - Boomer's love for the Buffalo Bills - how it started. Bills outlook in 2021

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Jay Feely played 14 years in the NFL as a kicker for various teams, most notably with the Atlanta Falcons (2001-04) and Arizona Cardinals (2010-13). Jay now serves as a game analyst for NFL on CBS games for the 2021 NFL season.

Throughout his career, Jay had an 82.7 field goal percentage and was the NFL field goals made leader in 2002. Following a record-breaking season with the Giants, Feely was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2005.

Today on the show, Jay and Eric relive their playing days and swap notes when it comes to broadcasting. Topics include:

(1:31-5:20) - Being the Dad of a college kicker

(5:20-9:30) - Special teams knowledge, who’s the toughest kicker in the NFL

(9:30-12:40) - Growing up in Tampa, Florida, playing golf

(12:40-19:05) - Being teammates with Tom Brady at Michigan

(19:05-29:00) - Dealing with failure

(29:00-34:00) - Mental training it takes to be a kicker

(34:00-39:00) - Jay’s transition out of the NFL, his start in broadcasting

(39:00-49:30) - Broadcast schedule for 2021, Ryan Fitzpatrick stories

(49:30-54:00) - Prediction for the 2021 Buffalo Bills, takeaways from Sean McDermott

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John Ramsey is a Louisville media personality and was a close friends with Muhammad Ali. From a meeting in a locker room to a lifelong friendship, John was lucky enough to learn many incredible lessons from The People's Champion. 

Today on the show, Eric and John get into stories of Ali. Topics include:

(4:00-8:00) - Becoming friends with Ali in the late 60's early 70's. The law of attraction.

(8:00-11:00) - Ali's servant leadership, stories from Australia Olympics

(11:00-16:35) - Ali letting his guard down. Ali's authentic leadership

(16:35-20:35) - Advice Ali has given John

(20:35-27:20) - Ali's relationship with faith, Ali at the Orange Bowl

(27:20-33:00) - John speaking at Ali's funeral

(33:00-38:30) - Ali impacting today's athlete activist

(38:30-42:00) - John's favorite boxing match of Ali

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast today!

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