What does it really take to go from the projects to becoming a Super Bowl Champion?

On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit down with NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion Richie James to break down the mindset, discipline, and unseen traits that helped him beat the odds and stay in the league.

From growing up in Sarasota with limited structure to becoming a standout at Middle Tennessee State and eventually carving out a role in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, and Kansas City Chiefs — Richie’s story is packed with lessons every young athlete needs to hear.

We dive into what it means to be a 7th round draft pick fighting for your spot, how embracing roles like special teams can extend your career, and why loving the game matters more than chasing money. Richie also opens up about the reality of transitioning out of football and the identity shift many athletes face.

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What happens when you walk away from the NFL at your peak?

In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit down with former Miami Dolphins linebacker Jelani Jenkins—team captain at the University of Florida, NFL starter, and a player who made the rare decision to retire at just 26 years old.

But this conversation goes way deeper than football.

Jelani opens up about the mindset his father instilled in him from a young age, the power of belief and affirmations, and how those intangibles carried him all the way to the NFL. He shares what it was like going head-to-head with Tom Brady, earning his starting spot, and navigating the pressure, injuries, and business side of the league.

Then comes the turning point.

We dive into the mental and emotional challenges that led Jelani to step away from the game—and how that decision forced him into a journey of self-discovery, financial awareness, and building a new identity beyond football.

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What does it take to thrive in the most pressure-packed position in football?

On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, former Alabama placekicker Gunnar Raborn joins Chris Spencer to break down the mindset required to succeed when the entire game comes down to one kick.

Growing up in Louisiana as a multi-sport athlete, Gunnar didn’t even start kicking until his junior year of high school. But that late start turned into a journey that took him to Alabama football, where a moment with Coach Nick Saban would permanently reshape how he viewed pressure and performance.

When Saban told him five simple words — “Pressure is a privilege.” — it changed everything.

In this conversation, Gunnar shares the lessons he learned competing in the SEC, transferring to McNeese State to chase playing time, and developing a mental approach that helped him achieve a 92% field goal percentage during his career.

But the conversation goes deeper than football.

We talk about how elite athletes manage pressure, why the best kickers often come from multi-sport backgrounds, and how the discipline learned in sports translates to success after the game — whether that’s coaching young athletes or building a career in business.

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