Episode #84 of the Dub Jellison Podcast with Former Ball State Guard & Pro Basketball Player, Tayler Persons!Follow Tayler on social media! Instagram: @taylerpersonsTwitter: @TaylerPersons8Follow the podcast and Dub on Instagram! @dubjellisonpodcast @dubjellisonLink to streaming version of the podcast, social media and more via the DJP Linktree page!https://linktr.ee/dubjellisonpodcastLike, subscribe and share with your friends!

Episode #83 of the Dub Jellison Podcast with Purdue Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach, WNBA Vet, NAIA National Champion & NCAA All-American, Katie Gearlds!During Episode #83, Coach Gearlds & Dub discussed:- The whirlwind over the last few weeks since accepting the job.- What this period has looked like in terms of practice, recruiting and getting acclimated.- Why she felt now was the time to make the transition from NAIA Marian to Purdue.- How are herself and Coach Versyp working together this year to help her take over the reigns the following season?- Her growth as a player and leader at Purdue.- The relationship she has formed with Coach Versyp.- Why this is a "dream come true" for her to be coaching Purdue Women's Basketball.- Looking back at her amazing playing career and the path she took.- The success she had at Purdue & being an All-American as a senior.- Why she is more proud of her coaching career than her playing career.- Interacting with LeBron James at the 2003 McDonald's All-American Games.- Her message to Purdue Boilermakers fans on becoming the new leader of the program.Follow Katie on social media! Twitter: @katiegearlds4Instagram: @katiegearlds4Follow the podcast and Dub on Instagram! @dubjellisonpodcast @dubjellisonLink to streaming version of the podcast, social media and more via the DJP Linktree page!https://linktr.ee/dubjellisonpodcastLike, subscribe and share with your friends!

Episode #82 of the Dub Jellison Podcast with Mercer Men's Basketball Assistant Coach & Former Purdue Guard, D.J. Byrd!During Ep. #82, D.J. & Dub discussed:- The stresses of the CBB season this past year.- Mercer's 2020-21 season and culture they have built over the last two seasons.- The ups and downs of their season leading up to the Southern Conference Championship Game.- His path in coaching since the end of his playing career.- What differences are there from the high school to collegiate levels in terms of coaching style?- The story of how he ended up being a graduate assistant at Purdue!- What he was able to give to the program and learn from Matt Painter in those two season.- How Coach Painter has changed his style since he played for Purdue.- Playing with the Baby Boilers and memories from his first two season with the Boilermakers.- How tough it was to struggle as a team during the end of his career.- Reflecting on big wins against Michigan State and Ohio State his sophomore year.- Being around such great players like E'Twaun Moore, Robbie Hummel, JaJuan Johnson, Carsen Edwards and more!- What is was like on the sidelines during Ryan Cline and Carsen Edwards' NCAA Tournament performances.- The best players he played with and against in the Big Ten.Follow DJ on social media! Instagram: @djbyrd21Twitter: @djbyrd21Follow the podcast and Dub on Instagram! @dubjellisonpodcast @dubjellisonLink to streaming version of the podcast, social media and more via the DJP Linktree page!https://linktr.ee/dubjellisonpodcastLike, subscribe and share with your friends!

Follow Deshaun on social media! Instagram: @deshaunthomasTwitter: @Deshaunthomas_0Follow the podcast and Dub on Instagram! @dubjellisonpodcast @dubjellisonLink to streaming version of the podcast, social media and more via the DJP Linktree page!https://linktr.ee/dubjellisonpodcastLike, subscribe and share with your friends!

Episode #80 of the Dub Jellison Podcast with UFC Bantamweight, Adrian Yanez!Follow Adrian on social media! Instagram: @adrianyanez93Twitter: @yanezmmaFollow the podcast and Dub on Instagram! @dubjellisonpodcast @dubjellisonLink to streaming version of the podcast, social media and more via the DJP Linktree page!https://linktr.ee/dubjellisonpodcastLike, subscribe and share with your friends!

Episode #79 of the Dub Jellison Podcast with Former Purdue Legends, Rapheal Davis & Lewis Jackson!*Lewis joined at the 15:40 mark into the episode, and Rapheal left at the 48:12 mark. They were both on the call between those two times*Follow Rapheal and Lewis on social media! Rapheal:- Instagram: @raphealdavis- Twitter: @RaphealDavis3Lewis:- Instagram: @overgrind_lewjack_- Twitter: @lew_jackFollow the podcast and Dub on Instagram! @dubjellisonpodcast @dubjellisonLink to streaming version of the podcast, social media and more via the DJP Linktree page!https://linktr.ee/dubjellisonpodcastLike, subscribe and share with your friends!

Follow Malcolm on social media! Instagram: @malcolmillini21Twitter: @Malcolmillini21Follow the podcast and Dub on Instagram! @dubjellisonpodcast @dubjellisonLink to streaming version of the podcast, social media and more via the DJP Linktree page!https://linktr.ee/dubjellisonpodcastLike, subscribe and share with your friends!

Episode #77 of the Dub Jellison Podcast with 10 Year NFL Vet, Pro Bowl Defensive End & Super Bowl 48 Champion, Cliff Avril!Follow Cliff on social media! Instagram: @cliffavrilTwitter: @cliffavrilDuring Ep. #77, Dub and Cliff discussed:- Cliff's work in the community.- How he wants to give back to the youth in Seattle.- What his motivation is behind all of the charity work he does.- Why he thought he would be in the NBA, not the NFL.- Reflecting on "The best 3.5 years of his life" playing at Purdue.- The transition of the Purdue program from then to now.- Playing with guys like Bernard Pollard, Anthony Spencer, Rob Ninkovich, Ray Edwards and more at Purdue.- His big man touchdown against Minnesota for the Boilermakers in 2007.- The Russell Wilson-Seattle Seahawks situation brewing.- If he thinks Wilson will be the Seahawks QB going forward.- What is was like to go from an 0-16 Lions team to a Super Bowl Champion.- Dan Orlovski running out of the back on the end zone his rookie year.- How it felt to reach the pinnacle of the football world.Follow the podcast and Dub on Instagram! @dubjellisonpodcast @dubjellisonLink to streaming version of the podcast, social media and more via the DJP Linktree page!https://linktr.ee/dubjellisonpodcastLike, subscribe and share with your friends!

Episode #76 of the Dub Jellison Podcast with 7x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, Super Bowl Champion, Dwight Freeney!Visit the link below to sign up for Dwight's "3rd N' Long" Madden Tournament!https://3rdnlong.gg/Follow Dwight on social media! Instagram: @dwightfreeneyTwitter: @dwightfreeneyFollow the podcast and Dub on Instagram! @dubjellisonpodcast @dubjellisonLink to streaming version of the podcast, social media and more via the DJP Linktree page!https://linktr.ee/dubjellisonpodcastLike, subscribe and share with your friends!

Episode #75 of the Dub Jellison Podcast with 11 year NFL veteran, Pro Bowler & Purdue Alum, Nick Hardwick!Follow Nick on social media! Instagram: @nickhardwickTwitter: @NickHardwickNick's podcast "The Hardwick Life":https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hardwicklife-podcast/id1477772341Buy Nick's "Lose Like A Lineman" Program:https://hardwick.life/products/lose-like-a-linemanFollow the podcast and Dub on Instagram! @dubjellisonpodcast @dubjellisonLink to streaming version of the podcast, social media and more via the DJP Linktree page!https://linktr.ee/dubjellisonpodcastLike, subscribe and share with your friends!During Ep. #75, Dub and Nick discussed:- How he has been able to thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic.- His podcast "The Hardwick Life".- How the "Lose Like A Lineman" came to be and grown over the past year.- His massive weight loss after retiring from the NFL.- Going from not playing football in high school to playing in the NFL for over a decade.- Trying out for the Purdue football team as a sophomore.- Getting released for the Navy in order to play football at Purdue.- Taking advantage of every opportunity he earned.- Being inspired by Drew Brees to then becoming his center for the Chargers.- What the transition from Drew Brees to Philip Rivers was like.- His relationship with Philip Rivers over the last 17 years.- Playing alongside Brees, Tomlinson, Antonio Gates and Rivers in San Diego.- What he thought of Rivers going to the Colts.