Intangible Podcast

Drew Davis | Why Talent Alone Won’t Get You to the NFL

Former Oregon Ducks wide receiver and Atlanta Falcons player Drew Davis joins Chris Spencer on the Intangible Podcast for a powerful conversation about football, identity, leadership, and life after the game. Drew’s journey took him from Denver to the University of Oregon, where he was part of one of the most exciting eras in Ducks football, to the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons. But this episode goes deeper than stats, highlights, and football memories. Drew opens up about the mindset it takes to bet on yourself, the reality of being an undrafted free agent, and what young athletes need to understand about preparation, patience, and purpose. Chris and Drew also talk about the transition athletes face when the game no longer defines them, why player development matters, and how the same intangibles that help you succeed on the field can guide you in life, leadership, family, and career. For young athletes, parents, and coaches, this episode is a reminder that talent may open the door, but character, discipline, humility, and self-awareness are what help you stay ready when opportunity comes. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance:  Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/intangible_podcast/] YouTube: Intangible Pod [https://www.youtube.com/@IntangiblePodcast]

Emmanuel Adebi | They Said His Body Had Limits... He Proved Otherwise

On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit with Emmanuel Adebi, Vanderbilt tight end and former Cornell standout, to talk about the mindset, faith, and discipline it takes to keep chasing greatness when the road does not look like everyone else’s. Emmanuel’s journey is bigger than football. From competing in the Ivy League at Cornell to earning his opportunity at Vanderbilt in the SEC, his story is about resilience, belief, and finding strength in the things people cannot always measure. He opens up about his path as an athlete, the role faith has played in his life, and the intangible qualities that have helped him keep showing up with purpose. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance:  Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/intangible_podcast/] YouTube: Intangible Pod [https://www.youtube.com/@IntangiblePodcast]

CJ Moore | Grit, Faith & Life After Football

On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, former NFL center Chris Spencer sits down with former Ole Miss defensive back and NFL safety CJ Moore for a powerful conversation about grit, resilience, faith, and the mindset it takes to keep going when the path doesn’t go as planned. CJ shares what it was like growing up in a small Mississippi town with no stoplights, working on the farm, competing with his twin brother, and building the work ethic that carried him from Ole Miss to the Detroit Lions and Houston Texans. He opens up about going undrafted, earning his way through special teams, learning to adapt in the NFL, and the mental and spiritual growth that came after football. This conversation is for every young athlete, parent, and coach who wants to understand what really separates athletes beyond talent. CJ’s story reminds us that the game can open doors, but the intangibles — resilience, adaptability, leadership, self-reflection, faith, and a never-quit mindset — are what carry you through life. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance:  Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/intangible_podcast/] YouTube: Intangible Pod [https://www.youtube.com/@IntangiblePodcast]

Camee Adams & Marissa Coleman | Two Elite Athletes, Two Different Paths… One Truth About Success

What does it really take to reach the highest level… and stay there? On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, Chris Spencer sits down with WNBA veteran Marissa Coleman and professional fighter Camee Adams for one of the most real conversations we’ve had about mindset, adversity, and identity. These two athletes come from completely different paths. Marissa knew early she was destined for the WNBA and went on to build a 12-year professional career. Camee’s journey didn’t even begin until she was 26 years old, already a mother of two, stepping into a fight gym for the first time . Two different timelines, one common thread—relentless resilience. This episode goes beyond highlights and accolades. It dives into the sacrifices people don’t see, the mental battles athletes face, and the reality of chasing greatness when the path isn’t clear. From missing holidays and navigating life overseas to fighting through personal trauma and rediscovering purpose, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really means to grow through adversity. For young athletes, parents, and coaches, this is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about talent or opportunity. It’s about adaptability, discipline, self-awareness, and the willingness to do the work—especially when no one is watching. If you’re trying to figure out your path, or help someone else find theirs, this episode will challenge the way you think about performance and what truly drives it. Discover your intangibles at intangible.io 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance:  Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/intangible_podcast/] YouTube: Intangible Pod [https://www.youtube.com/@IntangiblePodcast]

Julius Thomas | This NFL Journey Makes No Sense (But It Worked)

What does it really take to go from the end of the bench… to the Pro Bowl… to walking away from millions to follow your purpose? On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, former NFL Pro Bowl tight end turned psychologist, Dr. Julius Thomas sits down with Chris Spencer to break down the intangibles that separate average athletes from elite performers. Julius shares his unbelievable journey—from struggling as a freshman athlete, to switching from basketball to football late, to catching touchdowns from Peyton Manning—and ultimately stepping away from the game to pursue a deeper calling in mental performance and psychology. 👉 Follow the Intangible Podcast for more stories of grit, resilience, and peak performance:  Instagram: @Intangible_Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/intangible_podcast/] YouTube: Intangible Pod [https://www.youtube.com/@IntangiblePodcast]