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The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson

UNPACKIN' itwww.unpackinit.com
This is the UNPACKIN’ it Podcast, where we relate sports stories to life and faith. Our mission is to challenge, encourage, and inspire you to follow Jesus and become more like Him with sports conversations that truly matter. We also unpack sports, faith, and life with intriguing guests from the sports world. Bryce Johnson is the president of UNPACKIN' it Ministries and is the host. He welcomes rotating guest co-hosts. Shows are released most weeks on Tuesdays.

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Episodes

Marquis Daniels - Former NBA Player and Auburn Director of Player Development

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Marquis Daniels is a former NBA player and current Director of Player Development at Auburn, his alma mater. He played in the NBA from 2003 to 2013 for the Mavs, Pacers, Celtics, and Bucks. TOPICS: Thoughts on the NBA Playoffs His favorite team to win the NBA Finals Best memories of his NBA career The importance of winning at home in the NBA Playoffs His life after the NBA How coaching entered his life His return to Auburn Coaches who have had the bigges...

May 13, 202241 min

Jerry Schemmel - Colorado Rockies Play-By-Play Announcer

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Jerry Schemmel is a play-by-play announcer and color analyst for the Colorado Rockies. Before that, he did play-by-play for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Colorado State. He is a survivor of the crash-landing of United Airlines Flight 232 on July 19, 1989. After escaping the plane, he returned to the wreckage to rescue an 11-month-old baby. His book, Chosen to Live , describes this incredible experience. He is also the host of the nation...

May 11, 202241 min

LIVE - Mother's Day, NBA Playoffs, Kentucky Derby, and More!

UNPACKIN' it LIVE PODCAST Presented by MEDI-SHARE This week on The UNPACKIN' it Live Podcast , co-hosts Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton react to all of the action from this past week's NBA Playoffs. They also have fun with the I'm Convinced segment where they share what they're convinced of in the world of sports. In UNPACK this , they discuss the surprise winner at the Kentucky Derby and relate that to our own lives. The show wraps up with the Medi-Share Moment of the Week and Tap Drill . Hosted ...

May 09, 20221 hr 22 min

Doug Middleton - NFL Safety

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Doug Middleton is a graduate of Appalachian State University where he was a First-Team All-Conference performer. After a decorated college career, Doug has enjoyed a career in the NFL for six years spending time with the Jets, Dolphins, Jaguars, Titans, Panthers, and 49ers. As the son of a therapist, he is passionate about mental health and has spoken on behalf of the NFLPA and the state of mental health in the NFL. In his free time, he enjoys developing...

May 08, 202258 min

Rocky Seto - Former NFL Coach and Current Pastor

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Rocky Seto is a pastor and former Super Bowl-winning assistant coach. He spent 18 years in coaching with stints on the Seattle Seahawks (Pete Carroll's staff) and USC. He was with USC for 11 seasons and played a role on both National Championship teams in 2003 and 2004. In seven seasons in Seattle, the Seahawks earned trips to two Super Bowls, winning one. Rocky also played linebacker at USC in 1997 and 1998, ande is a husband and father of four. TOPICS:...

May 05, 202243 min

LIVE - NFL Draft Reaction and More!

UNPACKIN' it LIVE PODCAST Presented by MEDI-SHARE This week on The UNPACKIN' it Live Podcast , co-hosts Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton react to all of the action from this past week's NFL Draft. They also have fun with the I'm Convinced segment where they share what they're convinced of in the world of sports. In UNPACK this , they discuss the quarterbacks that had to wait to hear their name called...and relate that to our own lives. The show wraps up with the Medi-Share Moment of the Week and Ta...

May 03, 20221 hr 18 min

Les Norman - Former Kansas City Royals Outfielder

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Former Major League Baseball outfielder for the Kansas City Royals, Les Norman, is a radio/podcast host and an inspirational keynote speaker. He's also a life and executive coach, husband, and father. His shows are called Breakin' the Norm and The Watching World . Visit lesnorman.com . TOPICS: The game of baseball today Catching a foul ball on opening day His faith journey and the influence of Bobby Meachum Living a life of passion “The platform of me” T...

Apr 29, 202252 min

Brian Smith - Author of The Christian Athlete: Glorifying God in Sports

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Brian Smith is the author of The Christian Athlete: Glorifying God in Sports . A current staff member with Athletes in Action, Smith has had the opportunity to encourage and equip thousands of athletes and coaches across the country. In his book, he uses his experiences of working with and discipling athletes for the past 15 years, to give readers practical ways to integrate their faith into sports. TOPICS: The origin of the book What is God’s glory? Com...

Apr 27, 202242 min

LIVE - NFL Draft, NBA Playoffs, and More!

UNPACKIN' it LIVE PODCAST Presented by MEDI-SHARE This week on The UNPACKIN' it Live Podcast , co-hosts Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton discuss the upcoming NFL draft, and share their thoughts on the expectations they have for their favorite teams. They also have fun with the I'm Convinced segment where they share what they're convinced of in the world of sports. In UNPACK this , they discuss the "trading up for a quarterback"...and relate that to our own lives. The show wraps up with the Medi-Sha...

Apr 25, 20221 hr 9 min

Ronald Nored - Indiana Pacers Assistant Coach

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Indiana Pacers assistant coach, Ronald Nored, is a former Butler point guard (2008–2012) who played in back-to-back National Championship games and was a 2× Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year (2010 and 2012). Ronald got into coaching right after college, spending time with the Boston Celtics, Northern Kentucky, and the Long Island Nets. After his stint as an assistant coach with the Charlotte Hornets (from 2018 until 2021), Ronald joined Rick Ca...

Apr 22, 202243 min

Clay Helton - Georgia Southern Head Football Coach

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Clay Helton is preparing for his first season as the head football coach at Georgia Southern. As the former USC head coach, Helton finished with a 46-24 record, winning the PAC-12 championship in 2017. Throughout his coaching career, he also had stops at Duke, Houston, and Memphis, and played quarterback in college at Auburn and Houston. TOPICS: The experience of starting from scratch at Georgia Southern The process of putting together a staff Values and...

Apr 20, 202240 min

LIVE - Easter Sunday, The NBA Playoffs, NFL Voluntary Workouts, and More!

UNPACKIN' it LIVE PODCAST Presented by MEDI-SHARE This week on The UNPACKIN' it Live Podcast , co-hosts Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton discuss their Easter Sunday celebrations. They also take on the topic of the NBA playoff matchups, and share their list of favorites to win the NBA Championship. They have fun with the I'm Convinced segment where they share what they're convinced of in the world of sports. In UNPACK this , they discuss the upcoming voluntary NFL workouts and their benefits...and r...

Apr 18, 20221 hr 17 min

Andy Lee - Arizona Cardinals Punter

BIO Andy Lee is the punter for the Arizona Cardinals. He played his college football at Pittsburgh and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Browns and Panthers, has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times, and has been a first-team All-Pro three times. Andy and his wife, Rachel, are co-founders of Madelyn’s Fund, which assists families who have children in the NICU. https://madelynsfund.org/ TOPICS: The offseason for him an...

Apr 15, 202251 min

Lorenzo Romar - Pepperdine Head Basketball Coach

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Lorenzo Romar is the head basketball coach at Pepperdine University. Along with playing college basketball at the University of Washington, Lorenzo played point guard in the NBA from 1980 to 1985 with the Warriors, Bucks, and Pistons. He became an assistant basketball coach at UCLA in 1992 and was a part of the 1995 National Championship team. Lorenzo went on to become the head coach at Pepperdine in 1996, was at Saint Louis University in 1999, and was a...

Apr 13, 202241 min

LIVE - Tiger Woods, The Masters, NBA Playoff Excitement, and More!

UNPACKIN' it LIVE PODCAST Presented by MEDI-SHARE This week on The UNPACKIN' it Live Podcast , co-hosts Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton discuss the Masters Golf Tournament, including the return of Tiger Woods. They have fun with the I'm Convinced segment where they share what they're convinced of in the world of sports. In UNPACK this , they discuss how many golfers had great performances this past weekend, but not good enough...and relate that to our own lives. The show wraps up with the Medi-Sha...

Apr 11, 20221 hr 17 min

Ricky Proehl - Former NFL Wide Receiver

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Ricky Proehl spent 23 yrs in the NFL as a wide receiver and assistant coach. He played his college football at Wake Forest before being drafted in 1990 in the third round by the Cardinals. His 17 years in the NFL included additional seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, St. Louis Rams, Carolina Panthers, and the Indianapolis Colts. Ricky played and coached in five Super Bowls throughout his journey in the NFL, winning as a player with the Ram...

Apr 07, 202259 min

Jimmy Dykes - College Basketball Analyst

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Jimmy Dykes is a follower of Jesus, husband, father, ESPN and SEC Network college basketball analyst, and former basketball coach. His inspirational book, The Film Doesn’t Lie - Evaluating Your Life One Play at a Time, encourages readers to make meaningful changes to deepen their faith and contentment. TOPICS: The Kansas comeback Hubert Davis and what makes him special The view of where college basketball is right now The transfer portal – positives and ...

Apr 06, 202241 min

LIVE - Final Four Weekend and National Championship Preview

UNPACKIN' it LIVE PODCAST Presented by MEDI-SHARE This week on The UNPACKIN' it Live Podcast , co-hosts Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton discuss the Final Four, and the heartbreak Bryce endured when North Carolina ended Coach K's career. They have fun with the I'm Convinced segment where they share what they're convinced of in the world of sports. In UNPACK this , they discuss how North Carolina is playing in the NCAA championship game against Kansas, and parallel it with our own lives. The show wr...

Apr 04, 20221 hr 20 min

Cedric Peerman - Former Cincinnati Bengal

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Cedric Peerman played his college football at Virginia and was drafted in 2009 by the Baltimore Ravens. He went on to spend 2010-2018 with the Bengals where he was a team captain for four years and a Pro Bowler in 2016. He's a husband, father, preacher, and speaker. TOPICS: The Bengals Super Bowl run What to expect from the Bengals moving forward Transitioning to retirement after nine years in the NFL His wife’s career as a doctor His thoughts on the UNC...

Mar 31, 202239 min

Austin Hatch - Surviving Two Plane Crashes

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Austin Hatch is a former Michigan basketball player who has an amazing story of surviving two plane crashes. He is a speaker who helps teams and individuals overcome tragic losses and adversity. Find out more: Austin-hatch.com Watch this ESPN special on Austin HERE before or after listening to the podcast. TOPICS: His memories of March and college basketball The positive memories of his National Championship Game experience The dream of playing at Michig...

Mar 31, 202250 min

Clark Kellogg - CBS College Basketball Analyst

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Clark Kellogg is a CBS College Basketball Analyst. He's been with CBS since 1993 and is also an analyst for the NBA2k Franchise. He played college basketball at Ohio State and played in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers. He's a husband and a father of three grown children. You can follow him on Twitter at @ClarkKelloggCBS. TOPICS: How big is the UNC vs. Duke matchup? Character traits of the Final Four coaches “We all need a little rain and sunshine to grow”...

Mar 29, 202244 min

LIVE - Final Four Episode - Duke and UNC Meet Again

UNPACKIN' it LIVE PODCAST Presented by MEDI-SHARE This week on The UNPACKIN' it Live Podcast , co-hosts Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton, get pumped up about the Final Four matchups, including the rematch between Duke and North Carolina. They have fun with the I'm Convinced segment where they share what they're convinced of in the world of sports. In UNPACK this , they discuss how God is preparing us for even more wins ahead. That one loss or that one win could set us up for the wins that are ahead...

Mar 28, 20221 hr 7 min

Jeremy Kelley - Former NFL Wide Receiver

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Jeremy Kelley is a former wide receiver who played his college football at Maine and professionally in the NFL, the Canadian league, and the Arena league. He spent time with the Colts, Broncos, and Bears and retired from playing in 2016. He is now the Buffalo Bills Alumni Manager, engaging with former players to enhance their lives. TOPICS: The crazy NFL off-season The most impactful move The new era of Buffalo Bills football The alumni connection to the...

Mar 25, 202241 min

LIVE - Sweet 16 Week, NFL Quarterback Moves, and More!

UNPACKIN' it LIVE PODCAST Presented by MEDI-SHARE This week on The UNPACKIN' it Live Podcast , co-hosts Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton, unpack the wild first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, and also look ahead to the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 matchups. They have fun with the I'm Convinced segment where they share what they're convinced of in the world of sports. In UNPACK this , they discuss busted brackets, and how that relates to faith and God's faithfulness to us. The show wraps up with the Medi-Sh...

Mar 21, 20221 hr 13 min

Joshua Kelley - Los Angeles Chargers Running Back

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Los Angeles Chargers running back, Joshua Kelley, played his college football at UC Davis and UCLA. He was selected by the Chargers in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and is getting ready to head into his 3rd NFL season. TOPICS: What the offseason has looked like so far The importance of taking time for the body to rehabilitate The tough season for the Lakers His takeaway from his second year in the NFL The excitement for the Chargers heading into...

Mar 16, 202242 min

LIVE - Brackets are Revealed: The March Madness Preview!

UNPACKIN' it LIVE PODCAST Presented by MEDI-SHARE This week on The UNPACKIN' it Live Podcast , co-hosts Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton, unpack everything that's great about March and the NCAA Tournament, including favorite memories, vulnerable teams, predicted Cinderella stories, and more! They also have fun with the I'm Convinced segment where they share what they're convinced of in the world of sports. In UNPACK this , they discuss the revealing of brackets, and how that relates to faith. The s...

Mar 16, 20221 hr 16 min

Rennie Curran - Former NFL Linebacker

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Former NFL linebacker, Rennie Curran, had a successful football career at Georgia and was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Tennessee Titans. He is now a keynote speaker, leadership and business coach, and the CEO of Game Changer Coaching. Rennie is also the author of the book, Free Agent: Intangible Assets For Overcoming Adversity and Times of Transition . TOPICS: Georgia winning the national championship What made the Bulldogs so sp...

Mar 12, 202238 min

Bonus: Wild NFL Week - Reaction Special

UNPACKIN' it LIVE PODCAST Presented by MEDI-SHARE This week on a special The UNPACKIN' it Live Podcast , co-hosts Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack an incredible week of news from the National Football League. They discuss all of the major stories, including Aaron Rogers' decision to stay in Green Bay, and the trade of Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. They also peak into the AFC West and wonder if the Kansas City Chiefs' dynasty with this group of players is coming to an end. In UNPACK t...

Mar 11, 202254 min

LIVE - Duke Falls, NFL News, the Broadcasting Carousel, and More!

UNPACKIN' it LIVE PODCAST Presented by MEDI-SHARE This week on The UNPACKIN' it Live Podcast , co-hosts Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton, unpack Duke's loss to North Carolina on what was supposed to be a celebratory night for Coach K in his final home game. They also have fun with the I'm Convinced segment where they share what they're convinced of in the world of sports. In UNPACK this , they discuss surprising losses, and relate it to our own lives. The show wraps up with the Medi-Share Moment of...

Mar 07, 20221 hr 14 min

Chris Broussard - FS1 Co-Host of First Things First

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE BIO: Chris Broussard is a co-host of First Things First on FS1 and co-host of The Odd Couple on Fox Sports radio. As the founder of The K.I.N.G. Movement, Chris tells us about The K.I.N.G. Summit, which is being held in the Charlotte area March 11-13. For more information, go to their website: Kingmovement.com . TOPICS: Upcoming K.I.N.G. Summit The process of preparing for speeches “We Are One” How we can be a part of the unifying effort Zion Williamson and h...

Mar 04, 202250 min
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