The Drue Tranquill Show

Keenan Allen is arguably the most underrated WR in the NFL. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 3rd round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Since then he was been named to five ProBowls & amassed 1000 yards receiving in five different seasons. After dealing with a knee injury in 2016, he came back and won Comeback Player of the Year in 2017. In this episode we talked about Keenan’s family life, recent wedding, playing college football with his brother, relationship with Snoop Dogg, overcoming injury / adversity, how he learned to master his technique, & why he believes people still aren’t giving him the respect he deserves. Drop us a comment & follow the show for updates on GIVEAWAYS & NEW RELEASES! DOWNLOAD: linktr.ee/druetranquill FOLLOW: Twitter: @DTranquillShow Instagram: @DrueTranquillShow Instagram: @keenan13allen Twitter: @keenan13allen

Aaron Taylor is one of the best college football players ever. He was inducted into the college football hall of fame in ‘21. Taylor was selected 16th overall to the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 1994 NFL draft. He played in two Super Bowls with the Packers, winning SBXXXl. During his time in Green Bay he blocked and learned from one of the greatest players to ever play the game, Brett Farve. He earned a second contract with the then ‘San Diego’ Chargers. After battling knee injuries, Taylor stepped away from the game after the 1999 NFL season. Since retiring from football Taylor founded the prestigious Joe Moore Award given to the best offensive line group in college football, the only major award given to a group rather than an individual. In this episode, AT beautifully articulates his incredible story. From getting kicked out of the house at 14 to battling drug & alcohol addiction, Taylor’s story was not without hardship. He vulnerably shares his journey through these valleys, while providing practical wisdom for building resiliency in our own lives. Drop us a comment & follow the show for updates on GIVEAWAYS & NEW RELEASES! DOWNLOAD: linktr.ee/druetranquill FOLLOW: Twitter: @DTranquillShow Instagram: @DrueTranquillShow Instagram: @aarontaylorcfb Twitter: @aarontaylorcfb

Joey Bosa is arguably the best pass rusher in the NFL. Last season alone he recorded seven strip sacks, the most in the NFL. He was selected 3rd overall by Chargers in 2016 NFL Draft. That season he won Rookie DPOY. In his first six seasons, Bosa was been named to four Pro Bowls. He played his college career at the Ohio State University, where he was awarded two consensus all-American nods during his three seasons. In this episode we unpacked Joey’s story with focuses on his nutrition habits, struggles with mental health, & overcoming anxiety + injury. Joey gave some incredibly practical insight into dealing with pressure & anxiety. Drop us a comment & follow the show for updates on GIVEAWAYS & NEW RELEASES! DOWNLOAD: linktr.ee/druetranquill FOLLOW: Twitter: @DTranquillShow Instagram: @DrueTranquillShow Instagram: @jbbigbear Twitter: @jbbigbear

Asante Samuel Jr. is one of the top corners in the NFL. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2021 NFL Draft. He is the son of former NFL cornerback, Asante Samuel. A native of Florida, Asante played high school football at St. Thomas Aquinas before continuing his college career at Florida State University. In this episode, we talked about his childhood in Florida, the pros & cons of having a dad who played in the NFL, overcoming the stigma of being too short, the importance of his faith, the ups & downs of his rookie season, who he believes are the toughest 5 WRs to play against, & much more! This was a fascinating story to unpack. Drop us a comment & follow the show for updates on GIVEAWAYS & NEW RELEASES! DOWNLOAD: linktr.ee/druetranquill FOLLOW: Twitter: @DTranquillShow Instagram: @DrueTranquillShow Instagram: @zont.954 Twitter: @godschild3_

Shawne Merriman is a former NFL All-Pro & ProBowl linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers. Shawne’s story is another reminder that you don’t have to be defined by your circumstances. He overcame enormous odds to become one of the best pass-rushers the NFL has ever seen. After growing up in Washington, D.C., Merriman decided to stay home & play college ball at Maryland, despite being highly recruited by more prestigious football schools. During Freshman orientation Shawne is famously known for looking his coaches & teammates in the eyes and saying, “I’m playing three years & going pro.” He did just that. Since retiring from the NFL, Shawne has become a successful entrepreneur under the brand “Lights Out” — a nickname he was given after knocking four opponents out in a single high school football game (this was quite the story). He is the founder of Lights Out Extreme Fighting ( @LightsOutXF ), now airing on Fubo Sports. This story gave me chills the entire hour. Enjoy! Drop us a comment & follow the show for updates on GIVEAWAYS & NEW RELEASES! DOWNLOAD: linktr.ee/druetranquill FOLLOW: Twitter: @DTranquillShow Instagram: @DrueTranquillShow Instagram: @Shawnemerriman Twitter: @Shawnemerriman Instagram: @LightsOutXF Twitter: @LightsOutXF

Brandon Staley is the second year head football coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. He is considered one of the brightest young minds in in the game, joining the Chargers in 2021 at just 38 years of age. After an up & down first season, Staley looks to lead the Chargers through a packed AFC West in 2022. Prior to coaching at the Chargers, he coached at three other NFL clubs: Rams, Bears, & Broncos. Before he started his coaching career in 2006, Staley played college quarterback at the University of Dayton (Go Flyers!). In the past ten years, Staley has coached for 8 different programs, both college & NFL. In this episode we talked about how he and his wife, Amy, have managed to raise three boys amidst all the chaos, his battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma, the most important qualities a coach can possess, lessons from year one as a head coach, plus Q&A from fans! Drop us a comment & follow the show for updates on GIVEAWAYS & NEW RELEASES! DOWNLOAD: linktr.ee/druetranquill FOLLOW: Twitter: @DTranquillShow Instagram: @DrueTranquillShow

Jake Marshall is one of the best surfers in the world! In his first season on the Championship Tour, the premier tour for pro surfers, Jake already positioned himself as a qualifier for the 2023 Tour. Jake’s story is an incredible blend of love for the sport & resiliency. As a kid growing up in Southern California, Jake always dreamed of competing on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour. After injuries, COVID setbacks, bussing tables to get by, & spending months on the road traveling to qualifying tournaments, Jake’s dream became a reality in 2022. I learned so much about the beautiful sport of surfing through our conversation. You will thoroughly enjoy his story! Drop us a comment & follow the show for updates on GIVEAWAYS & NEW RELEASES! DOWNLOAD: linktr.ee/druetranquill FOLLOW: Twitter: @DTranquillShow Instagram: @DrueTranquillShow Instagram: @JakeMarshall1

Matt Barkley is an NFL Quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. During his nine year NFL career, Matt has played for nine different NFL clubs. Matt was drafted 98th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2013. Before arriving on the NFL scene, Matt started every football game he had ever been apart of. That changed when he was drafted to a team with, now, two SuperBowl winning quarterbacks, Michael Vick & Nick Foles. Off the field, Matt is father to three kids & husband to his kindergarten sweet heart. He is also a Bitcoin maximalist. His first exposure to the cryptocurrency was back in 2016 for less than $1000 per coin. He also bought Ethereum for $30 at that time. Matt has an incredible story of resilience & conviction. There is SO much to takeaway from this conversation. Drop us a comment & follow the show for updates on GIVEAWAYS & NEW RELEASES! DOWNLOAD: linktr.ee/druetranquill FOLLOW: Twitter: @DTranquillShow Instagram: @DrueTranquillShow Instagram: @MattBarkley | @MattBarkley

Jehlani Jenkins is a retired NFL linebacker. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 2013 NFL draft. During his NFL career he played for the Dolphins, Raiders, Texans, and Bills. Prior to his time in the NFL, Jehlani played college football at the University of Florida under then Head Coach Urban Meyer. Since retiring from the NFL, Jehlani founded the PostSeasonApp, a company helping athletes transition out of their sport & into the next phase of their career. In this episode, Jehlani shares his story from a shy kid to NFL linebacker & entrepreneur. He talks about the “training sessions” growing up, where he & his father would watch Muhammed Ali highlights to train the practice of visualizing success. Jehlani shares about the rock-bottom moment during his retirement that completely changed the trajectory of his life. His story was very moving & definitely inspired me to be more conscious of my own thought-patterns. Share, rate, & enjoy! LISTEN: All Audio Platforms: anchor.fm/druetranquillshow WATCH: Youtube: youtube.com/c/druetranquillofficial FOLLOW: Twitter: @DTranquillShow Instagram: @DrueTranquillShow Instagram: @MightyKingJenkins | @PostSeasonApp

Justin Herbert is arguably the best quarterback in the NFL. During his first two seasons he has passed for almost 10,000 yards, won NFL Rookie of the Year, been selected to the ProBowl, & completely changed the trajectory for the Los Angeles Chargers franchise. Before being selected 6th overall by the Chargers in the 2019 NFL Draft, Justin played college ball at the University of Oregon from ‘16-‘19. Justin grew up a couple miles from the Duck’s stadium, frequently attending games as a young kid. In this episode, Justin shares his story from growing up in Eugene, OR to arriving on the biggest stage in football. Justin’s story is a unique blend of humility & competitiveness that has sustained him through the highs and lows of life. Share, rate, & enjoy! LISTEN: All Audio Platforms: anchor.fm/druetranquillshow WATCH: Youtube: youtube.com/c/druetranquillofficial FOLLOW: Twitter: @DTranquillShow Instagram: @DrueTranquillShow Instagram: @JustinHerbert

Today’s guest is Hall of Fame Coach, Tony Dungy. As a player, Dungy won Super Bowl Xlll with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After his playing career, he quickly transitioned to coaching where he became the first black head coach to hoist the Lombardi Trophy after leading the Colts to a win in Super Bowl XLI. He won coach of the year in 1997 & 2005, & was elected into the pro-football hall-of-fame in 2016. Tony Dungy & his wife Lauren raised 11 kids while navigating a strenuous workload as an NFL head Coach. Their eldest son, James Dungy, died in 2006, a year before Dungy would win Super Bowl XLI. His remarkable story is one we can all draw inspiration from. Share, rate, & enjoy! LISTEN: All Audio Platforms: anchor.fm/druetranquillshow WATCH: Youtube: youtube.com/c/druetranquillofficial FOLLOW: Twitter: @DTranquillShow Instagram: @DrueTranquillShow Twitter: @TonyDungy

Trenten Merrill (@trentenmerrill) is a two-time paralympian for Team USA. On March 30th, 2005, Trenten was hit by car. A short time after the accident, doctors told Trenten they were going to have to amputate his lower left leg. Since that day, Trenten has overcome much adversity, qualifying for the USA paraolympic team in both 2016 & 2020. In the 2020 Tokyo Games, he placed third in the long-jump, earning him a bronze medal for Team USA. He currently holds the US record for the long jump amongst para-athletes. In this episode, Trenten discusses his journey from not knowing what he wanted to do after high school to winning a bronze medal in the 2020 Tokyo games. We also talked in much detail about the different tactics and approaches he has taken with his nutrition . Share, rate, & enjoy! LISTEN: All Audio Platforms: anchor.fm/druetranquillshow WATCH: Youtube: youtube.com/c/druetranquillofficial FOLLOW: Twitter: @DTranquillShow Instagram: @DrueTranquillShow Twitter: @TrentenMerrill Instagram: @tr3n10

Trenten Merrill (@trentenmerrill) is a two-time paralympian for Team USA. On March 30th, 2005, Trenten was hit by car. A short time after the accident, doctors told Trenten they were going to have to amputate his lower left leg. Since that day, Trenten has overcome much adversity, qualifying for the USA paraolympic team in both 2016 & 2020. In the 2020 Tokyo Games, he placed third in the long-jump, earning him a bronze medal for Team USA. He currently holds the US record for the long jump amongst para-athletes. In this episode, Trenten recounts the day that changed his life forever. He shares a crazy “God-moment” that gave him peace with the whole situation. He shares about his journey back into high school sports & how he eventually stumbled upon the opportunity to train and compete for a spot on Team USA. I knew very little about the life of amputees before this episode. I left our conversation with a deep sense of appreciation for what they endure on a day-to-day basis. This was a 2-hour conversation. Part 2 will release later this week. Share, rate, & enjoy! LISTEN: All Audio Platforms: anchor.fm/druetranquillshow WATCH: Youtube: youtube.com/c/druetranquillofficial FOLLOW: Twitter: @DTranquillShow Instagram: @DrueTranquillShow Twitter: @TrentenMerrill Instagram: @tr3n10

Issac Rochell (@isaacrochell), defensive end for the Cleveland Browns, is our guest today. Isaac is entering his 6th season in the NFL. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2017 NFL draft. In 2021, he signed a 1 yr., $2.5M contract with the Indianpolis Colts. Isaac played college ball at the University of Notre Dame. Since entering the NFL, he has lost close to 20 lb. & completely transformed his approach to working out & taking care of his body. Off the field, Isaac has grown a TikTok following of close to 1M followers, co-founded a luxury AirBnb experience called the Margo Estate (@margoestate), & founded several philanthropic projects including: See You on Sundays, & Local Human. Isaac grew up in McDonough, GA. In this episode we discuss .. - His journey from a small farm in McDonough, GA to the NFL - Going from 22% to 11% body fat after his first year in the NFL - Getting cut from his first NFL team - Building good habits & the importance of routines - Growing a following of 1M+ people across his social platforms - Pros & cons of social media Share, rate, & enjoy! LISTEN: All Audio Platforms: anchor.fm/druetranquillshow WATCH: Youtube: youtube.com/c/druetranquillofficial FOLLOW: Twitter: @DTranquillShow Instagram: @DrueTranquillShow

In this episode, All-Pro safety Derwin James Jr. sits down to share his story. Derwin grew up in Polk County, FL. He later attended Florida State University from ‘15-‘17. After only three seasons, Derwin was drafted 17th overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2018 NFL draft. Since then, he has been a 2x All-Pro selection & a 2x Pro-Bowler. His success is not without hardship as Derwin has endured multiple season-ending injuries, including back-to-back in 2019 & 2020. Derwin shares how his early childhood prepared him for overcoming adversity. He has a fascinating story that will leave you wanting to run through a brick wall. In this episode we discuss .. - NFL Draft, NFL Free Agency, & more! - How Derwin builds his confidence - Overcoming injury & setbacks - Safety-corner foundation with Jalen Ramsey - Who would win more 1-on-1’s between DJ & Keenan Allen? - Q&A from fans Enjoy! LISTEN: All Audio Platforms: anchor.fm/druetranquillshow WATCH: Youtube: youtube.com/c/druetranquillofficial FOLLOW: Twitter: @DTranquillShow Instagram: @DrueTranquillShow

In this episode, I am joined by John Mark Comer, author and lead pastor at Bridgetown Church. In his most recent book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark argues that the increasing pace with which we live our lives is having huge consequences on our mental health and overall well-being. He believes “most of us are just too busy to live an emotionally healthy and spirituality vibrant life.” His ideas have been overwhelmingly influential on my life over the past two years. We are unbelievably thankful for John Mark taking some moments to share some practical ways he has recaptured his state of being. He is also the author of Garden City, Loveology, My Name is Hope, & God has a Name. In this conversation we discuss .. - Technology and the human soul - Getting more done in less time - Ways to un-hurry our life - What it means to be human You can follow John Mark Comer on twitter & Instagram ( @johnmarkcomer ). Grab your copy of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525653090?tag=randohouseinc11082-20 Follow the Drue Tranquill Podcast ... LISTEN: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drue-tranquill-podcast/id1558359000 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5huWy0PR1qYK59U8Nd7LFv?si=xo-lSo1jST-GJbxjABkAnQ WATCH: YouTube: youtube.com/DrueTranquillOfficial FOLLOW: Twitter: @dtranquill Instagram: @druetranquill

In this episode, I am joined by Austin Ekeler, the starting running for the Los Angeles Chargers. Austin is the epitome of an underdog story. Austin recently signed a four-year, $24.5M contract with the Chargers last season, but if you just look at those numbers you might miss the most impressive part of his story. Austin grew up on a small ranch in Colorado and attended Western Colorado, a small D-ll school in his home state. He dominated for four years at Western Colorado, a span of time in which he amassed four consecutive 1,000 yard seasons as the starting running back. Still with all of his success, Ekeler was overlooked by NFL scouts. At only 5’8” 195lb., Ekeler was thought to be too small and lacked the experience against elite NFL caliber players (largely concentrated at D-1 schools). Ekeler signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent (UDFA) in 2017 and has since become one of the best running backs in the NFL. He is the founder of the Austin Ekeler Foundation, a foundation built on helping people find fulfillment in their daily lives. He is also the founder of Gridiron Gaming Group (GGG), a full-service esports, streaming, and gaming organization. In this episode we discuss .. Controlling what you can control Winning from within Handling high pressure situations Avoiding complacency Training habits and workout routines Happiness Generosity & the power of serving others Mailbag questions from fans You can follow Austin on twitter & Instagram ( @austinekeler ). You can learn more about the Austin Ekeler Foundation & Gridiron Gaming group: austinekeler.com Follow the Drue Tranquill Podcast ... LISTEN: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drue-tranquill-podcast/id1558359000 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5huWy0PR1qYK59U8Nd7LFv?si=xo-lSo1jST-GJbxjABkAnQ WATCH: YouTube: youtube.com/DrueTranquillOfficial FOLLOW: Twitter: @dtranquill Instagram: @druetranquill

Dr. Amber Selking PhD., is a sports psycologist and entrepreneur. She is the founder of the Selking Performance Group, a company that leverages the power of Mindset and Leadership to drive lasting change in individual lives, on athletic teams, in businesses, and throughout organizations. Dr. Selking’s expertise is in optimizing human performance by teaching people about how their brain works, providing strategies to build mindsets that facilitate success, and partnering with leaders to build people systems that are most conducive to high performance. She currently serves as the mental performance coach to the University of Notre Dame football team as well as the VP of Leadership & Culture Development at Lippert Components, Inc., a publicly-traded, global manufacturing company headquartered in Elkhart, IN. She is also the host of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast. In the episode, I sit down with Dr. Selking to discuss: how to leverage the power of the mind, how mental performance is changing the game in athletics and business, identity theories, neuroplasticity, and practical tools for developing a robust mental framework for success in any competitive environment.  You can follow Dr. Selking on twitter ( @DrSelking )  Selking Performance Group: https://selkingperformance.com  Building Championship Mindsets Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-championship-mindsets/id1201324290  Subscribe to the Drue Tranquill Podcast —  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTRi5WU9PjMzzL_SIruztvw  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drue-tranquill-podcast/id1558359000  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5huWy0PR1qYK59U8Nd7LFv?si=xo-lSo1jST-GJbxjABkAnQ  You can follow Drue on twitter (@DTranquill) and instagram ( @druetranquill ).