Shan Foster | From Survival Mode to SEC Legend

Shan Foster | From Survival Mode to SEC Legend

Shan Foster is the all-time leading scorer in Vanderbilt history. His number is retired. He was named SEC Player of the Year, drafted by the Dallas Mavericks, and played professional basketball across four continents. But the story that made all of that possible starts long before any of that — in New Orleans, in an abusive household, learning how to survive by wearing different masks every single day. In this episode, Shan breaks down the intangibles that built him — not the accolades, but the actual wiring underneath them. He talks about how an abusive stepfather, a friendship with a kid named Neil Jolly, seven workouts a day in high school, and a father who gave him a calendar before anyone was recruiting him, became the foundation for one of the most decorated careers in SEC history. He also gets real about what nobody talks about — the identity crisis that hits when the game is over. Who are you when you're not "the guy" anymore? Shan goes deep on that, and on how a conversation with a mentor challenged him to do work that outlives him — leading him to co-found a charter school, fight violence against women, and become a keynote speaker on stages he never imagined. 👉 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]

Janee' Kassanavoid | The Mindset Behind Becoming a World Medalist

In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, Chris Spencer sits down with Janee’ Kassanavoid, one of the most powerful and inspiring throwers in the world. Janee’ shares the mindset, discipline, and inner strength it takes to compete on the global stage, while also carrying the pride of her Comanche heritage into everything she does. From chasing big goals to handling pressure, overcoming setbacks, and learning how to trust the process, this conversation is packed with lessons for young athletes, parents, and coaches. This episode is a reminder that greatness is not just about talent. It is about identity, resilience, consistency, and the intangible qualities that help athletes rise when the moment gets heavy. Tap in to hear Janee’ Kassanavoid’s story and discover what intangibles drive her. 👉 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]

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]