On Ep. 9, we discuss the culture Christian Ballard grew up in via Lawrence, Kansas. Ballard speaks about his collegiate career at the University of Iowa and being ranked as the #1 defensive line in the country in 2009, the draft experience getting drafted in the 4th round of the 2011 NFL Draft, playing with Hall Of Famers like Jared Allen and walking away from the game on his own terms to pursue a career in the cannabis industry. Ballard is passionate about the legalization of cannabis for athletes amongst other humans. Listen up and rate us! Follow us on social media: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaftereffectpodcast/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AfterEffectPodDonate to the After Effect Podcast production | Venmo: @TheAfterEffectPodSubscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQfCi8rSQ6pOuvs6FieqiVgHost Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LeBronMetricsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lebronmetrics/