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Recorded13 Dec 2023

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Former Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers player, John Janata, takes the field for the first annual Shadows Podcast Bowl. Join us as John dives into his journey, from college football at the University of Illinois to playing for the iconic 1985 Super Bowl Champions Bears. He shares behind-the-scenes stories, a comical encounter with Walter Payton, and discusses life after the NFL, including his role as a firefighter and overcoming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Discover John's inspiring story and his work with Merging Vets and Players in Las Vegas.

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