On this week’s episode we have part 2 of our interview with Cecil Shorts III. He goes in detail about the process of his contract negotiations in Jacksonville, the way he was released in Houston, landing in Tampa and his thoughts on what makes DeAndre Hopkins and Mike Evans so special. We also spoke about injuries, players financial awareness and how he dealt with depression at the end of his career. You don’t want to miss this episode and if you missed part 1 please go back and listen to his dynamic journey filled with inspiration, hard work and dedication. As always, It’s Help over hype. Please comment, like and follow Sponsor Spendebt @its_spendebt Follow us: @whatsthehypepodcast Guest - Cecil Shorts III - @cecilshortsiii Host - Jeff Pope - @jpope_ceo Host - Andre Hal Jr - @drehal29 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joining us this week for part 1 of our 2 part series is the former 4th round draft pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars Cecil Shorts III. On this episode we talk about his life growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, being a part of an athletic family, and how he got started in sports. We went on to discuss his high school career, how he ended up at division 3 powerhouse Mount Union, moving from quarterback to wide receiver and the massive success that followed. Tune in for a dynamic episode of inspiration, hard work and dedication. Also, please rate our podcast and subscribe to our youtube channel by clicking the link below . As always, It’s Help over hype. Follow us: @whatsthehypepodcast Guest - Cecil Shorts @cecilshortsiii Host - Jeff Pope @jpope_ceo Host - Andre Hal @drehal29 Links: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29507081 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B3CtVjeFpmT/?igshid=1bthcrntdugse Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whatsthehypepodcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/hype_movement19/status/1176566387659161600?s=21 Linktree https://linktr.ee/Whatsthehypepodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this week’s episode we have the 2013 16th round draft pick of the Baltimore Orioles Randy Gassaway. On this episode we talk about what it was like for him growing up, how he got started in baseball and what it was like to drafted out of high school. We went on to discuss his journey through the minor league, the challenges many African American baseball players face and the financial lessons he learned the hard way. We also spoke about his transition from player to coach. Tune in for a detail look into the process of going pro in baseball. Also, check out our previous episodes by clicking the link in our bio. As always, It’s Help over hype. Please comment, like and follow Sponsor Spendebt @its_spendebt Follow us: @whatsthehypepodcast Guest - @justdoitrj Host - @jpope_ceo Host - @drehal29 Linktree https://linktr.ee/Whatsthehypepodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this week’s episode we have the 2019 Super Bowl champion and current Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Terry Bradden. As he prepare for Super Bowl LV we had the honor to sit with Coach Bradden and discuss his journey to NFL. We dive in to his early years and talk about how it all started for him back in Riviera Beach Florida, being inspired by his older brother and the challenges his faced while trying to play the quarterback position. We also discussed his recruiting process, his time at Howard University before ultimately ending up at Tuskegee University. We went on to talk about how he got into coaching, getting his first head coaching job before stepping out on faith to take a graduate assistant position at Bethune-Cookman University which that lead to an opportunity of a lifetime. This episode is truly inspiring and shows how a graduate of an HBCU (Tuskegee University) can go on to be a Super Bowl winning coach. Also, to check out our previous episodes please click the link in our bio. As always, It’s Help over hype. Please comment, like and follow Sponsor Spendebt @its_spendebt Follow us: @whatsthehypepodcast Guest - Terry Bradden @coachbradden Host - Jeff Pope - @jpope_ceo Host - Andre Hal Jr - @drehal29 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this week’s episode we have former NFL veteran Jeff Allen. A week before Super Bowl LV we are sitting down with the former 2nd round draft pick of the Kansas City Chiefs to discuss his journey to NFL and beyond. We dive in to his early years to talk about how it all started, losing his father and what it was like to get drafted. We also discussed the adjustment to becoming an instant millionaire, having a teammate commit suicide and the mental health awareness that caused around the league, free agency, injuries and playing with both Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson. This episode covers so many aspects of life in the NFL and provides such a valuable perspective that could help any young player. Also, to check out our previous episodes please click the link in our bio. As always, It’s Help over hype. Please comment, like and follow Sponsor Spendebt @its_spendebt Follow us: @whatsthehypepodcast Guest - Jeff Allen - @jeffallen71 Host - Jeff Pope - @jpope_ceo Host - Andre Hal Jr - @drehal29 Links: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29507081 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B3CtVjeFpmT/?igshid=1bthcrntdugse Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/whatsthehypepodcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/hype_movement19/status/1176566387659161600?s=21 Linktree https://linktr.ee/Whatsthehypepodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this week’s episode we are back with part 2 of our interview with San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver Jordan Matthews. On this final episode we dive deeper into the business side of the NFL. We discuss in details his injuries, the trade he didn’t see coming and how that impacted him mentally and emotionally. We went on to discuss how he felt seeing his former team win the Super Bowl and why he decided to go back to Philadelphia. This episode truly gives you a peak behind the curtain of the NFL that the fans don’t see. Also, check out our previous episodes and subscribe to our @youtube channel by clicking the link in our bio. As always, It’s Help over hype. Please comment, share and follow Sponsor Spendebt @its_spendebt Follow us: @whatsthehypepodcast Guest - Jordan Matthews - @jmatt3x Host - Jeff Pope - @jpope_ceo Host - Andre Hal Jr - @drehal29 Links: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29507081 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B3CtVjeFpmT/?igshid=1bthcrntdugse Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/whatsthehypepodcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/hype_movement19/status/1176566387659161600?s=21 Linktree https://linktr.ee/Whatsthehypepodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joining us this week for part 1 of our 2 part interview is the 2014 2nd rd draft pick of the Philadelphia Eagles and current San Francisco 49ers wide receiver, Jordan Matthews. On this episode we start by discussing what it was like growing up in Huntsville, Alabama, how he got involved in sports and his experience attending a majority all white high school. We talked about his recruiting process and how he didn’t have any scholarship offers after his senior season but how he ultimately ended up at Vanderbilt University. We went on to discuss the role his family played in who he has become, his work ethic and how his Freshman class helped changed the program. Tune in this Thursday for a tremendous episode about faith, family and finances. Also, check out our previous episodes and subscribe to our @youtube channel by clicking the link in our bio. As always, It’s Help over hype. Follow us: @whatsthehypepodcast Guest - Jordan Matthew Host - @jpope_ceo Host - @drehal29 Links: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29507081 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B3CtVjeFpmT/?igshid=1bthcrntdugse Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/whatsthehypepodcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/hype_movement19/status/1176566387659161600?s=21 Linktree https://linktr.ee/Whatsthehypepodcast

On this week’s episode we have New York Jets Wide Receiver Vyncint Smith. Tune in as he discuss being born in Germany, being raised in a military household and his early involvement in sports. We went to talk about high school career before talking about recruiting and how he ended up at Limestone University. He also mentioned the moment he realized that the NFL was possibility. Finally, we discussed the draft process, the odds of him making the active roster coming from a Division 2 school and making one of the best plays of his rookie season. Tune in for a tremendous episode full of motivation and inspiration. Also, check out our previous episodes and subscribe to our @youtube channel by clicking the link in our bio. As always, It’s Help over hype. Please comment, share and follow Sponsor Spendebt @its_spendebt Follow us: @whatsthehypepodcast Guest - Vyncint Smith - @vyncint_smith Host - Jeff Pope - @jpope_ceo Host - Andre Hal Jr - @drehal29 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this week’s episode we have Wealth Manager and NFLPA Financial Advisor Mickey McGill. We discuss his early years in Maryland before moving to Houston where he attended the legendary Jack Yates High School. We also talked about some of Yates famous alumni including George Floyd and how his tragic death has lead to sweeping changes worldwide. He also mentioned why he decided to attend an HBCU (Hampton University) and how he later found himself being a NFLPA certified financial advisor with clients on several NFL teams. Finally we discuss the advice he provides his clients and his passion to give back to the younger generations. Tune in for a tremendous episode full of tips and take aways. Also, check out our previous episodes and subscribe to our @youtube channel by clicking the link in our bio. As always, It’s Help over hype. Please comment, share and follow Sponsor Spendebt @its_spendebt Follow us: @whatsthehypepodcast Guest - Mickey McGill - @mickeymcgill Host - Jeff Pope - @jpope_ceo Host - Andre Hal Jr - @drehal29 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joining us this week is former 1st Round NBA draft pick Ricky Davis. In honor of the 2020-21 NBA season set to kick off, we thought it would be fitting to bring our first former NBA player on to talk about his journey. We discuss everything from his childhood and upbringing to being reluctant play basketball to becoming the biggest basketball recruit in the state of Iowa. We also talked about College, getting drafted into the NBA, playing with Lebron James @kingjames, retirement and life after. Be sure to tune in this Thursday for some valuable insight. Also, check out our previous episodes and subscribe to our @youtube channel by clicking the link in our bio. As always, It’s Help over hype. Follow us: @whatsthehypepodcast Guest - @tricky12 Host - @jpope_ceo Host - @drehal29 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app