I Am Athlete

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Nov 2025

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I Am Athlete is a media company focused on the intersection of business, entertainment , music, and sports. Founded by former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall and hosted with a rotating cast of special guests. IAA creates athlete-led content that resembles a “locker room”— a safe space for athletes and celebrities to tell their stories and have a voice while feeling comfortable amongst one another. All shows are unscripted and unfiltered, unraveling cultural discussions centered around sports, wellness, music, culture, fashion, and mental health. #BiggerThanAPodcast

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November 13, 20251 hr 13 min

Toosii's Next Chapter: From Rap Star to College Football Player | I AM NEXT

Timestamps: 0:00-4:52 Why College Football? 4:52-8:42 Toosii's Athletic Background 8:42-13:49 Training Process 13:49-22:15 Recruiting Journey 22:15-29:18 Is this Serious? 29:18-31:57 Are you REALLY Ready? 31:57-38:20 Music Journey 38:20-47:28 Rapper to Singer 47:28-56:35 Finding God 56:35-1:02:05 NBA Youngboy 1:02:05-1:09:06 Newly Engaged/Love Life 1:09:06-1:11:00 Fatherhood 1:11:00-1:13:46 Take The Risk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 27, 202545 min

Nate Frazier & KJ Bolden: From Big-Time Recruits to Ring Chasers at Georgia | I AM NEXT

Nate Frazier and KJ Bolden, Georgia Star Running-back and Safety, join Darien Rencher and Mo Hasan. Nate and KJ talk with the fellas about adjusting to College Football life, reality of navigating NIL, Georgia National Championship hopes, playing for Kirby Smart, and ultimately what they want to accomplish in their careers. An authentic look into the life of some of college football's biggest stars at a legendary program. You can see why they are loved by the UGA fanbase and why their futures are bright. Thanks for tuning in, Much love! Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and follow along for more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 202550 min

How Dabo Swinney Turned Challenges into Championships | I AM NEXT

Timestamps: 0:00-5:35 I Am Next Intro 5:35-9:21 Season Predictions 9:21-12:30 His WHY 12:30-14:35 Past Success 14:35-20:40 Cade Klubnik 20:40-23:57 Handling Adversity 23:57-26:15 Foundation of Faith 26:15-31:46 Clemson Culture 31:46-35:38 Recruiting Philosophy 35:38-38:28 NIL 38:28-43:43 Transfer Portal Takes 43:43-49:53 Hot Takes 49:53-50:53 Swinney-isms Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 3, 20251 hr 14 min

Coach Shane Beamer: Rebuilding South Carolina & Saving College Football | I AM NEXT

0:00-5:30 5:30-15:30 Rebuilding Carolina 15:30-19:30 CFP Opinions 19:30-28:30 Head Coach Ups & Downs 28:30-43:30 NIL & Transfer Portal 43:30-53:30 In-State Rivalry 53:30-58:30 Dream Job 58:30-1:06:30 Life of a Coach 1:06:30-1:08:30 Fantasia 1:08:30-1:14:23 Hot Takes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 26, 202526 min

Carson Beck on Leaving Georgia to Lead Miami Back to the Top

0:00-3:00 I Am Next Intro 3:00-3:34 Carson Beck Interview Begins 3:34-5:45 Coming to Miami 5:45-7:30 Leaving Georgia 7:30-8:15 2025 Mindset 8:15-10:41 UGA Experience 10:41-11:50 Message to UGA 11:50-14:27 Name, Image, and Likeness 14:27-17:50 Miami Attraction 17:50-19:40 2025 Goals 19:40-23:40 Responding to Adversity 23:40-26:13 The Finale Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 20, 202538 min

Ryan Williams: Face of College Football? & Alabama Post-Coach Saban | I AM NEXT

Ryan Williams, Alabama Star Wide Receiver, joins Darien Rencher and Mo Hasan. Ryan talks with the fellas about breaking onto the College Football scene, handling all the pressure, Alabama Football National Championship hopes, painting his nails, NIL, and ultimately what he hopes to accomplish in his career. Great look into the life of one of college football's biggest stars, and you can see why he is beloved by the Alabama fanbase and beyond. Ryan Williams exemplifies the next generation of sports stars: winning on and off the field. Thanks for tuning in, Much love! Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and follow along for more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 18, 20251 hr 11 min

Fran Brown on Rebuilding Syracuse, Navigating NIL, & Mindset as Nation’s Top Recruiter | I AM NEXT

0:00-6:00 I Am Next Intro 6:00-7:11 Fran Bran Interview Begins 7:11-13:51 Fran’s Background 13:51-18:51 Recruiting Philosophy 18:51-30:51 Coaching Principles 30:51-43:05 Navigating NIL & Transfer Portal 43:05-53:30 Year 1 Success 53:50-58:20 Faith/Advice 58:20-1:01:50 Music 1:01:50-1:04:50 Bigger Picture 1:04:50-1:10:50 Financial Literacy 1:10:50-1:11:55 Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 10, 202540 min

Gunner Stockton on Replacing Carson Beck, Farming Cows & Eyeing National Championship | I Am Next

Timestamps: 0:00-4:50 Intro 4:50-6:20 Gunner Interview begins 6:20-7:30 QB Competition 7:30-8:48 Lessons as a Backup 8:48-13:15 Scout Team Stories 13:15-16:30 Kirby Smart 16:30-19:05 Gunner’s Mentality 19:05-20:14 Gunner’s Foundation/Faith 20:14-23:39 Owning Cows 23:39-25:41 High School Legend 25:41-26:06 Hot Takes 26:06-26:39 NIL 28:12-29:90 Georgia Offense 29:00-34:40 Georgia Football History 34:40-35:45 Life of QB1 35:45-36:30 Dating in College 36:30-37:30 Georgia fanbase 37:30-39:00 SEC atmospheres 39:00-40:19 UGA Script Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 2, 202548 min

LaNorris Sellers: best player in college football? | I AM NEXT

Episode Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 5:08 LaNorris Sellers Interview Begins 8:00 Player Comparison 9:00 Self-Improvement/Background 10:20 Handling the hype 11:20 NIL Experience 13:04 2025 Carolina team 14:30 NCAA 26 16:00 Playoff Snub 19:00 Heisman Hopes 21:00 LaNorris WR 23:00 Goggles 24:30 USC vs Clemson 26:00 Life as QB1 28:30 Craziest DMs 32:40 Coach Beamer 35:00 Side Quests 36:30 NIL 39:40 SEC Rankings 40:50 Upbringing 42:15 Spending Money 44:00 2025 Mentality 45:30 Dylan Stewart 46:30 Writes His Script Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 19, 20251 hr 4 min

TOM BRADY AND PICKENS KICKIN IT!? | I AM ATHLETE

The I Am Athlete Daily Show 📺 covers Tracy Morgan’s courtside incident 🤢 and NFL storylines 🏈, including Tee Higgins’ mom’s clapback 💁‍♀️ and George Pickens’ photo with Tom Brady 📸. The show also discusses Justin Fields’ faith-driven statement that sparks a heartfelt conversation ❤️ #IAADaily #NFLDraft #FaithInSports Get closer to the live events you love with Vivid Seats! Download the app for personalized event recommendations and earn rewards with every ticket purchase. - https://vividseats.go.link/gPKvK Get your game day experience started—use the Vivid Picks app to win cash and grab tickets through Vivid Seats, all in one place! - https://www.vividpicks.com/promo/athlete Stay in the loop! 🚀 Join our email list to get the latest updates on our new content series, behind-the-scenes travels, and so much more. Don’t miss out—sign up today! https://www.iamathletetv.com SUBSCRIBE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/c/IAMATHLETE?sub_confirmation=1 Follow I AM ATHLETE: YouTube: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/iamathlete Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/iamathlete/ Twitter: ➡️ https://twitter.com/IAMATHLETEpod TikTok: ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@iamathlete Linkedin: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-am-athlete Apple Podcasts: ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-athlete-podcast/id1537836233 Spotify: ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/45N5cWXbdyGb2f1MjzTMZZ?si=7fq9yxUXT1erHJhc4_JCUw Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.