The Two Percent

PTSD: Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction (feat. Reggie Ford)

Reggie tells us the story of his personal and professional life, which is multifaceted to say the least. He shares about navigating childhood trauma, growing up black in East Nashville, playing football at Vanderbilt University, the benefits of yoga, and his book, "Perseverance through Severe Dysfunction". He emphasizes the importance of confidence, self-care and mental health in an episode that is both hilarious and hard-hitting.   Reggie Ford is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, mental health advocate, and social activist. Defying odds and thriving in even the most unfavorable situations is what Reggie does best. His experiences have brought him to a place of insight, knowledge, and wisdom beyond his years.   Thank you to our sponsors! VALLE SPORTING GOODS: https://www.vallesportinggoods.com/ Make sure to add discount! Use code 2PERCENT for 10% OFF on Valle gloves!   GO BRAZEE ENERGY: https://gobrazee.com/ As the brand is continuing to evolve we are using more of the “functional beverage with natural caffeine” because of the electrolytes and bcaa’s to keep people from assuming it’s like every other energy drink on the market.   Follow Reggie Ford: - Instagram: @reggiedford - Twitter: @ReggieDFord - Website: https://reggiedford.com/about/ - Buy "PTSD: Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction" today!   Follow The Two Percent: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetwopercentt - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TwoPercenttPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTwoPercent   Connect with Harry: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Harrison_Ray9   Connect with Kiambu: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ .f - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fentressk14   Connect with Ro: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachro1coleman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachro1coleman   The show is Produced and Edited by The Cast Collective Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecastcollective TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCastCollectiveNashville

BE MORE THAN WHAT THEY THINK YOU ARE (feat.Ramon Foster)

In this episode host, Kiambu with guest, Ramon Foster nicknamed "the Big Ragu", a former American football guard who played 11 seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League, current podcast and radio host. The pair go over many topics that took place throughout his career in sports, including his Super Bowl appearance as well as his time with some of the greats in the sport including coach Mike Tomlin, Big Ben and Inky Johnson as well as some more lighthearted topics like rookie dinners.   Thank you to our sponsors! VALLE SPORTING GOODS: Make sure to add discount! Use code 2PERCENT for 10% OFF on Valle gloves! Website: https://www.vallesportinggoods.com/ [https://www.vallesportinggoods.com/]   Check out Ramon's Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@DKPittsburghSportsSteelers

Predicting the Future of the Sports Industry (feat. Jacquail Jacox)

In this week’s episode of The Two Percent Podcast, we sit down with entrepreneurial sports agent, Jacquail "Juice" Jacox, the current Assistant Director of Basketball Operations for SIG, inc., and former CEO of All-In-One Sports Management. Jacquail has spent over 8 years climbing in the sports industry, working diligently for NBA, MLB, and NBA professionals. His entrepreneurial mind, combined with his many corporate connections, makes Jacox a multi-faceted sports agent. Jacquail has worked with brands such as Beats by Dre, Nike, ESPN, Under Armour and Adidas. A Nashville native, Jacox played high school basketball locally at Maplewood High School and earned his Bachelor of Science at MTSU. A childhood friend of Kiambu, Juice dives deep with the gang on his start in the industry, how he worked his way up, and his predictions for the future of the sports industry. He doesn't hold back on his baseball roasts, either.   Watch and listen to new episodes of The Two Percent Podcast every Sunday and check us out on Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook for all exclusive content! Thank you guys for liking, sharing and subscribing.   Thank you to our sponsors! VALLE SPORTING GOODS: Make sure to add discount! Use code 2PERCENT for 10% OFF on Valle gloves! Website: https://www.vallesportinggoods.com/ [https://www.vallesportinggoods.com/]   Follow The Two Percent: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetwopercentt [https://www.instagram.com/thetwopercentt] - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TwoPercenttPod [https://twitter.com/TwoPercenttPod] - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTwoPercent [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089247530299]   Connect with Jacquail “Juice” Jacox: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjacox_ [https://www.instagram.com/jjacox_] - Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacquailJacox [https://twitter.com/JacquailJacox] - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquail-jacox-1b94b1125 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquail-jacox-1b94b1125]   Connect with Harry: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harryray2 [https://www.instagram.com/harryray2] - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Harrison_Ray9 [https://twitter.com/Harrison_Ray9]   Connect with Kiambu: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiambu.f [https://www.instagram.com/kiambu.f/] - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fentressk14 [https://twitter.com/Fentressk14]   Connect with Ro: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachro1coleman [https://www.instagram.com/coachro1coleman/] - Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachro1coleman [https://twitter.com/coachro1coleman]   The show is Produced and Edited by The Cast Collective Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecastcollective [https://www.instagram.com/thecastcollective] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective [https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCastCollectiveNashville [https://www.facebook.com/TheCastCollectiveNashville]

FACTS OVER FEELINGS (feat. Amy Bream)

Adaptive CrossFit Athlete, Accountability Coach and Motivational Speaker, Amy Bream is a force to be reckoned with. This week on The Two Percent Podcast, we sit with Amy as she opens up about her life; including the incredible story of how she went from telling everyone she is one of the most unathletic people, to becoming a Nike athlete and doing a campaign with Simone Biles in less than three years. Born with a condition called PFFD (a rare congenital condition that resulted in being born missing most of her femur bone), Amy has faced many challenges. She shares how things like getting in the gym has had such a big impact on her life both physically and mentally. Amy mentions how giving hope to women and children is the most rewarding part of her journey. When she's not on the competition floor, she serves as a public motivational speaker and personal accountability/mentality coach. Thank you to our sponsors!   VALLE SPORTING GOODS: Make sure to add glove discount! Use code 2PERCENT for 10% OFF on Valle gloves Website: https://vallesportinggoods.com/ Watch and listen to new episodes of The Two Percent Podcast every Sunday and check us out on Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook for all exclusive content! Thank you guys for liking, sharing and subscribing.   Follow The Two Percent: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetwopercentt/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TwoPercenttPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089247530299   Connect with Amy Bream: - Website: https://www.amybream.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelegtostandon - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onelegtostandon  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bream-6abbb111b   Connect with Harry: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harryray2/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Harrison_Ray9   Connect with Kiambu: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiambu.f/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fentressk14   Connect with Ro: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachro1coleman/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachro1coleman   The show is Produced and Edited by The Cast Collective Youtube:  @TheCastCollective [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC7YpEceozk8SmMiZFvNn3Hw]  Instagram: @thecastcollective TikTok: @castcollective

From Vandy to the Big Leagues (feat. JJ Bleday)

Current MLB Oakland Athletics outfielder, JJ Bleday sits down with Harry, Ro and Kiambu to discuss his historic career- drafted by the Miami Marlins as the fourth overall pick of the 2019 Major League Baseball, JJ made his MLB debut in 2022 with the Miami Marlins.The boys ask about his time at Vanderbilt through his transition to the big leagues, and he recounts memorable games and stories from traveling with his teammates. J J shares his perspective on setbacks, viewing them as an opportunity to come back stronger than ever. The crew also reflects on the difference in marketing between the MLB and other major sporting leagues, as well as the role of fashion in baseball compared to other sports.   CODE: 2PERCENT for valle gloves for 10% off Link to website: https://vallesportinggoods.com/ [https://vallesportinggoods.com/]   Watch and Listen to new episodes of The Two Percent Podcast every Sunday and check us out on Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook for all exclusive content! Thank you guys for liking, sharing and subscribing.   Follow The Two Percent: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetwopercentt/ [https://www.instagram.com/thetwopercentt/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/TwoPercenttPod [https://twitter.com/TwoPercenttPod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089247530299 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089247530299]   Connect with Harry: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harryray2/ [https://www.instagram.com/harryray2/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/Harrison_Ray9 [https://twitter.com/Harrison_Ray9]   Connect with Kiambu: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiambu.f/ [https://www.instagram.com/kiambu.f/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fentressk14 [https://twitter.com/Fentressk14]   Connect with Ro: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachro1coleman/ [https://www.instagram.com/coachro1coleman/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachro1coleman [https://twitter.com/coachro1coleman]