The Playbook With David Meltzer
Episodes
Braxton Miller: Former NFL Wide Receiver | #ThePlaybook 37
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Braxton Miller, a former quarterback who was forced by injury to switch positions, chats with David Meltzer about the importance of branding yourself ...
Jeremy Lin: NBA Champion | #ThePlaybook 36
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Lin, who burst onto the scene unlike any other basketball player in NBA history, talks with David Meltzer about his perspective on his career, ...
John Daly: Two-Time Major Champion | #ThePlaybook 35
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John Daly, whose brash style forever changed the PGA Tour, chats with David Meltzer about the importance of illuminating your successes and failures, ...
Dennis Rodman: NBA Hall of Famer | #ThePlaybook 34
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Rodman, one of the most controversial figures in NBA history, talked with David Meltzer about his path through the NBA, the differences between...
Paul Rabil: Co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League | #ThePlaybook 33
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Rabil, lacrosse superstar and entrepreneur, sat down with David Meltzer at SXSW to discuss the value he gets from being of service to others and ...
Zach Leonsis: Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for Monumental Sports & Entertainment | #ThePlaybook 32
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Leonsis, an executive with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, shares his thoughts with David Meltzer on the importance of digital media in sports...
Kerri Walsh-Jennings: Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist | #ThePlaybook 31
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kerri Walsh-Jennings, one of the most decorated volleyball competitiors ever, chats with David Meltzer about her goal of winning a gold medal every da...
Tom Bilyeu: Co-Founder of Quest Nutrition and CEO of Impact Theory | #ThePlaybook 30
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Bilyeu, one of the founders of Quest Nutrition and CEO of Impact Theory, talks with David Meltzer about the role of anxiety and arrogance in our l...
Gary Vaynerchuk: CEO of VaynerMedia | #ThePlaybook 29
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Vaynerchuk, superstar entrepreneur, talks with David Meltzer about how the truth is undefeated, the importance of detaching from your goals, and ...
Jonathan Ogden: Hall of Fame Left Tackle | #ThePlaybook 28
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best lineman in NFL history, Jonathan Ogden, joins David to talk about what drove him to success in football and shot put, as well as to sh...
Reggie Bush: Heisman Trophy Winner | #ThePlaybook 27
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Reggie Bush joins David Meltzer to talk about handling tough situations and pressure as an athlete and the Saints' recent playoff loss. The pair talk ...
Dave Portnoy: President of Barstool Sports | #ThePlaybook 26
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Portnoy, President of Barstool Sports and the leader of the Stoolie Army, joins David Meltzer to discuss engaging fans and staying true to your m...
DJ Skee: World-Renowed DJ | #ThePlaybook 25
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned DJ and Vikings fan, DJ Skee shares with host David Meltzer about his humble beginnings in his high school recording booth to making it ...
Ryan McNeil: Two-Time NCAA National Champion & Former NFL Player | #ThePlaybook 24
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Two-time college national champion and former NFL player, Ryan McNeil, joins host David Meltzter to speak about his transition from the NFL to entrepr...
Jukka Hilden: Finnish Stunt Performer & Member of the Dudesons | #ThePlaybook 23
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jukka Hilden, of Finland's stunt-performing group The Dudesons, sits down with host David Meltzer to discuss growing up in Finland, taking the leap of...
Tony Hawk: Skateboarding Legend | #ThePlaybook 22
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Skateboarding and video game legend Tony Hawk joins host David Meltzer for a discussion about finding your own path to success and having a global imp...
Deuce McAllister: Former NFL Running Back | #ThePlaybook 21
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Perennial New Orleans Saint running back Deuce McAllister joins host David Meltzer to talk about navigating the field of investing, the high and the l...
Sage Steele: Host of SportsCenter | #ThePlaybook 20
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
American television anchor who is the lead host of SportsCenter On the Road. She formerly hosted the Saturday and Sunday editions of NBA Countdown on ...
Marcellus Wiley: Former NFL Player & Host on Fox Sports 1 | #ThePlaybook 19
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Former NFL player and current co-host of ESPN's Sportsnation, Marcellus Wiley, shares his pursuit of a balance of academics and athletics on his way t...
David Dinkins Jr.: Senior Vice President and Executive Producer of Showtime Productions | #ThePlaybook 18
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Television producer who has produced many fights shown on pay per view, produced the Olympics, as well as events on ABC, ESPN, CBS, and Fox. He is a t...
Dan Dillon: President of The Olympic Club | #ThePlaybook 17
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Dillon is the current president of the Olympic Club and discusses leadership and what it took for me to want to be more.
Shawn Green: Two-Time MLB All-Star | #ThePlaybook 16
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the better home run hitters in MLB history, Shawn Green, talks about the mindset changes that helped him to excel after being benched as a youn...
Jenn Brown: Two-Time Emmy Award Winning Sportscaster | #ThePlaybook 15
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Two-Time Emmy Award winning sportscaster Jenn Brown joins The Playbook to share how she went from a walk-on to team captain and translated those skill...
Akbar Gbaja Biamila: Former NFL Player & Host of Ninja Warrior | #ThePlaybook 14
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Former NFL player turned TV host, Akbar Gbaja-Biamila, discusses his relentless pursuit of success on and off the field and the different ways he appr...
Bernard King: NBA Hall of Famer | #ThePlaybook 13
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hall of Fame NBA forward Bernard King sits down to share some of the practice strategies that made him one of the greatest scorers of all time. Listen...
Tommy Tallarico: Video Game Composer | #ThePlaybook 12
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Video game composer Tommy Tallarico joins the Playbook to share insights from his career in music and gaming. Tommy and Dave Meltzer discuss the impet...
Kaitlin Sandeno: Olympic Gold Medalist | #ThePlaybook 11
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. Olympic Swimmer and gold medalist Kaitlin Sandeno drops by to discuss the traits and habits necessary to compete in sports at the highest level. ...
Apolo Anton Ohno: 8x Olympic Medalist | #ThePlaybook 10
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Can you use your platform as an athlete to catapult yourself to great success off the field? Apolo Ohno has been able to utilize the skills that made ...
Greg Lutzka: Action Sports Star and Pro Skateboarder | #ThePlaybook 9
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the top skateboard entrepreneurs in Southern California, Greg Lutzka, discusses the ins-and-outs of the extreme sports business with Dave Meltz...
Jim Leyritz: Two-Time World Series Champion | #ThePlaybook 8
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how one simple interaction as a kid inspired two-time World Series Champion Jim Leyritz to become a catcher. Yankee Legend Jim Leyritz and Dave ...
Shawne Merriman: Former NFL Linebacker | #ThePlaybook 7
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Former NFL Rookie of The Year turned apparel entrepreneur Shawne Merriman shares the trials and tribulations of building a standout brand while giving...
Derrick Morgan: Former NFL Linebacker | #ThePlaybook 6
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best pass rushers in the NFL today chats with Dave Meltzer about the importance of supporting the next generation of minority entrepreneurs...
Dr. David Chao: The Youngest-Ever NFL Team Physician | #ThePlaybook 5
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The youngest-ever NFL team physician, Dr. David Chao shares the situational knowledge he has acquired through decades as an orthopaedic surgeon and me...
Andre Reed: Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver | #ThePlaybook 4
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There aren’t many Hall of Famers who make the NFL by accident, but Andre Reed shares how he took advantage of the opportunities he was presented wit...
Jordan Palmer: Former NFL Quarterback & Pro Football Quarterback Coach | #ThePlaybook 3
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Former NFL quarterback and entrepreneur Jordan Palmer discusses the lessons that he and his brother learned from his father, including how to balance ...
Leigh Steinberg: Legendary Sports Agent | #ThePlaybook 2
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Two of the sports world’s biggest agents combine forces again for a great podcast on entrepreneurship in sports. Dave Meltzer’s former boss and th...
Warren Moon: Hall of Fame Quarterback | #ThePlaybook 1
12 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Moon, Hall of Fame Quarterback