Dr. Ephraim Atwal, a renowned ophthalmologist, joins Eric Wood on the show today. The guys discuss Eric's LASIK surgery with Dr. Atwal in 2016 and how it changed his life. Also in the show, Dr. Atwal shares his journey in becoming an ophthalmologist and taking over his father's practice. They also talk about the challenges of growing a business and…

Nick Carrier is a fitness trainer and entrepreneur who helps busy professionals feel like their best selves. Nick is the host of "The Best You" Podcast, where his mission is to make living a healthy lifestyle simple for you. Today on the show, Eric and Nick discuss nutrition, strength training, the importance of sleep, when you should eat breakfast…

Former Professional Hockey player, now Mindset Coach, Gavin McHale joins the show today. Gavin drops his knowledge on changing the perception of failure, the "Middle Class Mindset", the important details when it comes to goal setting and much more. Check out Gavin's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/gavinmchale1/ Tackle What's Next is out t…

Justin Whitmel Earley is a writer, speaker and lawyer from Richmond, VA. He is the author of multiple award-winning books, including: "The Common Rule" & "Habits of the Household." Justin frequently speaks at businesses and legal events on habits, technology and mental health; and at churches and conferences on spiritual formation and parenting. To…

Daniel Cameron is the 51st Attorney General of Kentucky, he's currently running for Governor and is a former teammate of Eric's at the University of Louisville. Daniel joins the show to relive some of his playing days and also discuss his Elizabethtown upbringing, how he got into politics, and how he's been serving the Commonwealth. Rate, review an…

Christian Gaddis is a former NFL Center that played four years in the league, including with the Buffalo Bills in 2007. Today, Christian is an NFL Uniform Enforcer and the Director of Forge Buffalo at 43North. 43North is a Buffalo based startup accelerator with the goal of economic development. Since 2014, 43North companies have created more than 1…

Vanessa Rissetto is a registered dietitian and Co-Founder of Culina Health. She was named by Essence magazine as one of the top 5 black nutritionists that will change the way you think about food. Today on the show, Eric and Vanessa discuss the importance of personalized nutrition plans, seasonal foods for the fall and the truth about America's hea…

We welcome back Craig Siegel to the show! Craig is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, mindset coach, breakthrough manufacture and now author with his new book: The Reinvention Formula In the book, Craig walks you through the process of fundamentally redefining your identity and how you choose to show up in the world. Today on the show, Eric and Craig…

Dan Oliver is back! The Founder and Owner of Dan-O's seasoning is a Louisville based entrepreneur and changing the world one meal at a time. Dan-O's Seasoning is one of the fastest growing companies in America. With over 6.5 million followers across social media platforms and retail offerings in over 18,000 stores, people can’t get enough of that Y…

Jeff Brohm is the Head Coach of the University of Louisville football team, a former NFL quarterback and the only man to give Eric Wood a scholarship out of high school. The Louisville native was a standout at Trinity High School, played for the Cardinals from 1989-93 and came back to coach Louisville as an assistant after his professional career. …

Matt Overton is a Pro Bowl NFL Long Snapper that has been in the league since 2007. After going undrafted out of Western Washington University, Matt found a place in the NFL after some time in the USFL. Matt is also the host of the Stay Ready podcast, "The mentality birthed through the trials and triumphs of life as an NFL long snapper." Today on t…

Former NFL player and University of Georgia standout David Pollack joins the show today. As a defensive end at Georgia, David was just the second Bulldog to be named a three-time All-American. Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker was the first. In the 2005 NFL Draft, he was taken 17th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals. His NFL career was cut short…

Bryan Scott is a former NFL linebacker and safety that played 10 seasons in the League for the Falcons, Saints, Titans and the Bills. Drafted in 2003, Eric and B-Scott would spend 4 years together in Buffalo, which included Bryan winning the Walter Peyton Man of the Year Award in 2012. Today, Bryan is an entrepreneur, a musician/actor and continues…

Todd Pletcher arrives at the 149th Kentucky Derby with another strong chance to win. The horse trainer and two-time Derby winner (Super Saver in 2010, Always Dreaming in ’17) has three contenders in the field this Saturday: Forte (3-1) , Tapit Trice (5-1) and Kingsbarns (12-1) Today on the show, Eric and Todd discuss the preparation before the most…

Joe Pompliano is an entrepreneur and investor. He is one of the fastest-growing personalities in sports and has built a large audience on social platforms. Joe now spends the majority of his time identifying and supporting great founders through early-stage investment opportunities. Find Joe online @JoePompliano and visit joepompliano.com Today on …

Golden Tate played 12 seasons in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions and the New York Giants. Golden was a 2nd round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft and would go on to become a Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champion. Today on the show, the guys discuss Golden's success on and off the field, the importance of being intentional with your family a…

From the earliest days of his childhood, Tony found ways to get into trouble and, by the time his age had reached double digits, he had moved on to robbery and other violent crimes. Tony found himself in and out of juvenile detention at the early age of eleven. The older he got, the more serious crimes he committed. His life was one of aggression a…

Ryan Sherry is a professional Pickleball player and the co-founder of Legacy Pro Sports. Ryan’s current focus is assisting former professional athletes in filing claims for disability plans, supporting them throughout the process, and helping them maintain a quality of life as they transition from one chapter to the next. Legacy Pro Sports represen…

Cory Carlson is an executive coach, speaker, podcast host and author of two books, "Win at Home First" & "Rise And Go" . The entrepreneur, former executive, husband and father of three has been passionately helping business leaders win at work and at home. Cory does this through executive coaching, speaking and writing. You can obtain a free copy o…

Dr. Troy Van Biezen is a chiropractor and performance coach for PGA Tour golfers across the world. His knowledge and expertise for treating injuries and improving sports performance is known locally and nationwide. Athletes throughout North America have sought out Dr. Van Biezen’s expertise to help them recover from injury and improve their perform…

Ryan Leak is an executive coach, best-selling author and motivational speaker. He is the CEO of the Ryan Leak Group, LLC, a leadership development firm in Dallas, TX and has worked with teams all over the world from NBA teams to Fortune 500 companies. Today on the show, the guys discuss Ryan's book "Leveling Up" and also ask the question, "What doe…

Jason Tebeau is the President & CEO at Da Vinci Medical and the creator of the Superhuman Protocol. Jason helps people live in their most optimal physical state by optimizing three elements: Magnetism, oxygen and light. "Without magnetism, oxygen and light we cannot survive. With them we are “Superhuman.” Today on the show, Eric and Jason get into …

Jesse Winker is a professional baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers. The former Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariner Outfielder was voted an All Star in 2021 and has played in the MLB for over five years. Jesse was born in Buffalo, NY and is a proud member of Bills Mafia. A theme of the show today. Other topics include: (2:00-3:40) - Eric's 1st…

Dave Lapham is known as the most versatile offensive linemen in Cincinnati Bengals history. A player for Cincinnati from 1974-1983, Dave has since served as the Bengals radio color commentator for 30+ seasons and is still on the job. Today on the show, Eric and Dave discuss their journeys in the NFL, how they have both transitioned into broadcastin…

Mike O'Connell is the Executive Pastor of Love Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Mike is also a former football player, an entrepreneur, a public speaker and leadership coach impacting the lives of many across the globe everyday. Today on the show, Eric and Mike discuss what makes the best leaders, how to craft a vision and many lessons that you can apply…

A.Q. Shipley played 12 seasons in the NFL as a center before a neck injury cut his career short. Drafted in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft, A.Q. played for five different franchises including a Super Bowl win in 2020 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Today on the show, A.Q. and Eric talks some ball, the importance of waiting for the right mom…

Austin Ekeler is the starting running back for the Los Angeles Chargers and one of the best young stars in the NFL today. The fantasy football monster signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2017 after his CFB career at Western Colorado from 2013-2016. Off the field, Austin is a motivated entrepreneur and is looking to make an impact…

Sean Casey, nicknamed "The Mayor," is a former Major League Baseball first baseman for the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox. Casey was a 3x All-Star and is in the Cincinnati Reds' Hall of Fame. Today on the show, Eric and Sean relive some of their favorite Reds memories, their journeys into p…

Alex Mack is a former American football center. He played college football for the University of California, Berkeley and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round with the 21st overall of the 2009 NFL Draft. During his 13 year career, Alex also played for the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers and earned Pro Bowl honors 7 tim…

Alan Stein, Jr. is an experienced keynote speaker and author. At his core, he’s a performance coach with a passion for helping others change behaviors. He spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant). Through his customized programs, he tra…

Tyson McGuffin is the #1 ranked Pickleball player in the world. The 5x Grand Slam Champion and 4x National Champion currently travels on the Professional Pickleball tour and promotes one of the fastest growing sports in the country. McGuffin, a former competitive tennis player is now one of Professional Pickleball’s most accomplished and recognizab…

Justin Nottke is the Director of Digital Design at Homage, an Ohio-based lifestyle brand that works directly with the NFL, NBA and MLB. On today's show, Eric and Justin discuss how Homage became such a success, and what its future holds as a major brand today. Other topics include: (2:10-8:00) - How Justin started with Homage and how the company st…

Danny Woodhead is a former 10 year NFL veteran who played for the Jets, Patriots, Chargers and Ravens. Danny is now an amateur golfer, a business man with a podcast and an incredible family man that you can learn a lot from. Today on the show, the guys get into Danny's story of being an undrafted NFL player, turning to golf after his playing days a…

Heather Monahan is a two time best-selling author, a Top 50 Keynote Speaker in the World 2022 and the Host of the Podcast: Creating Confidence. Heather successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, and is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite. As a Chief Revenue Officer in Media, Heather …

Nate Boyer is what many would deem a renaissance man. The Army Green Beret is also a philanthropist, humanitarian, and former football player for the Texas Longhorns (despite never playing a down of organized football prior to the Special Forces), and later for the Seattle Seahawks becoming the oldest rookie in NFL history at age 34. Boyer and Fox …

Tackle What's Next is out today! Order a copy of Eric's new book here: https://ericwoodmedia.com/book/ Today on the show, Eric is on Instagram LIVE and is joined by Author and Performance Coach Ben Newman to discuss how the idea for the book got started, the process of getting it published and many other lessons learned along the way.…

Mike Pouncey is a former center who played ten seasons in the National Football League. Mike played college football for the University of Florida, was a member of a BCS National Championship team, and earned All-American honors. Mike was drafted by the Miami dolphins in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, and played the final three seasons of h…

Dr. Brandan Kramer is one of the top Urologist in the United States. Kramer received his undergraduate degree with honors from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA in 2001. While at Harvard, Dr. Kramer played football lettering three years. He completed medical school at the University of Kansas in 2005 and he received the John D. Foret Urology Awar…

John Ruhlin is the founder of The Ruhlin Group, a gift logistics company that helps clients like the Chicago Cubs, Wells Fargo, Caesar’s Entertainment, Miami Dolphins, Morgan Stanley, and The John Maxwell Company execute year-round gifting strategies. John’s unique approach to relationships led him to become the #1 salesman for a $250 Million direc…

Channing Crowder is a former NFL linebacker that played six seasons for the Miami Dolphins from 2005-2010. He played college football at the University of Florida where he earned All-American honors before being drafted in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Today, Channing currently co-hosts Hochman & Crowder, weekdays from 2–6PM simulcast on 790…

Scott Harrison is the founder and current CEO of charity: water, a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe water to people around the world. Scott has been recognized on Fortune magazine's list of 40 Under 40, Forbes' Impact 30, and Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business, where he earned the #10 spot. He is currently a World Eco…

Chris Long is a retired eleven year NFL veteran who won two Super Bowls, SBLI with the New England Patriots and SB LII with the Philadelphia Eagles. Chris was awarded the 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for his charity endeavors and social justice work. He attended the University of Virginia from 2004-2007, playing for the football team an…

Sherman Smith is a former NFL player and coach that holds a powerful story. Drafted in the 2nd round of the 1976 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks, Sherman would play eight seasons in the league before starting a coaching career that spanned over 30+ years. During that time , Sherman won Super Bowls and created close bonds with the players he mento…

Josh Zieglowski is a co-founder of ERC Specialists, a specialty payroll company exclusively dedicated to understanding and maximizing the CARES Act Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for U.S. businesses affected negatively by COVID-19. Josh has helped businesses receive more than 2.8 billion dollars in aid. If you would like to learn more and see if y…

Steve Smith Sr. played 16 seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens. While in the NFL, Smith was a three-time All-Pro, he made the Pro Bowl five times and amassed 14,731 receiving yards over his career. In 2005, Smith won Comeback Player of the Year while also obtaining the "Triple Crown" with the Panthers…

Taylor Lewan is entering his 9th season in the NFL as the starting Left Tackle for the Tennessee Titans. Taylor was drafted in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft and made three consecutives Pro Bowls from 2016 to 2018. He is also the co-host of the 'Bussin With the Boys' podcast alongside former teammate Will Compton. Today on the show, Taylor a…

How do you make your today better than your yesterday? Eric Wood speaks at Ben Newman's Mental Toughness Forum, 30+ of the world's highest performers in sports & business sharing systems & skills on how to think bigger, drive action, overcome adversity and build mental toughness to reach peak performance.…

Billy Quarantillo is a mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Featherweight division in the UFC. He was the former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion and has become a rising star in the fighting world since 2013. Billy's mixed martial arts record is 16-4 and today, he shares his secrets to success. Topics include: (2:30-5:20) - Growi…

Jason Kelce is the starting Center for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League. A 6th round draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, Kelce is a Super Bowl champion, a five-time Pro-Bowl selection and a four-time first-team All-Pro selection. Jason is considered one of the best Centers in the game today and was the Eagles' Walter Peyton Man…

Joe Schoen is a NFL executive who is currently the General Manager of the New York Giants. Schoen previously served as the assistant general manager for the Buffalo Bills from 2017 to 2021. His first NFL job was as a ticket office intern with the Carolina Panthers in 2000. He then spent seven seasons (2001-07) working for the Panthers under current…