More Than A Name...

Drew and Luke talk about why they have ended the first season of More Than A Name… They reflect upon what they have learned, what they got out of it and what they hope to have moving forward.

Former professional basketball player and EarnYaRep LLC Founder Anthony Gurley comes on to talk about his brand and the upcoming Back to School Drive for the city of Boston. Gurley offers his advice for potential college athletes finding their fit, his collegiate basketball success and why giving back is so important to him.

Former Ohio State Assistant Coach Zach Smith joins the podcast to talk about building his new brand Menace2Sports. He also elaborates on his new beginnings after a dark year of allegations, the grind of building a career in coaching and how he built relationships with players that will last further than on the field.

Former Division I soccer player at American University, Dylan Wolfe had six ACL surgeries in just over two years. Wolfe talks about the mental side of injuries, her struggles after retiring from soccer and deciding to come public with her story. Now, Wolfe works for The Grassroot Project, a non-profit that seeks to advance health equity for youth through sports with the help of NCAA Student-Athlete Volunteers.

Former Barstool Sports blogger and host of George’s Box Pod Jack Jokinen joins us to talk about how a dog entering his home at 3am has led to over $50,000 raised and 200 animals adopted. Jokinen dives into the John Gilder Memorial Scholarship Fund he has set up, working at Barstool and being a new father.

NBC Sports Boston Reporter Trenni Kusnierek’s joins the pod to talk about her work for the last sixth month and how she has been able to grow her Emmy Award Winning career. Kusnierek opens up about her personal life, her mental health journey and her advice to individuals who have friends who may be struggling

Program Manager at The Humankind Group and former Captain of Michigan Lacrosse, Peter Hollen takes us through his impactful experiences at just 24-years-old. Hollen has been a leader since he walked in at the University of Southern California and as a captain at Michigan. Hollen talks about the adversity he faced, the non-profit sector and culture at Michigan.

Sam Houston State Athletic Marketing Manager Trevor Isaminger realized his body and mind were changing and he was not himself anymore during the cross-over sports season. Isaminger takes us through his mental health journey and his advice to those struggling with anxiety and/or depression. If you are struggling, it does get better and people are here to help you.

Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Southwest Mississippi Community College, Bryan Bender, gives an inspiring podcast. Bender preaches on learning from Tubby Smith and Bob McKillop, building a "Phd" culture, leading his players in job/athletic opportunities, networking strategies and his why in life.

Concussions have given the promising St. Louis Blues’ prospect Erik Foley trouble since his teenage years. It is an injury only he can feel and no one can see. We skate into his mental health battles during his injuries, being drafted in the NHL, life off the ice and his Stanley Cup prediction.