Not About Sports is a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by seasoned journalist Dan Brown and media-savvy Silicon Valley veteran Rick Reid. The show offers listeners a fresh take on athletes by exploring their passions and interests beyond the sports they play.
From career transitions to unique hobbies and personal stories, Dan and Rick dive deep into what drives their guests outside of the game. Sometimes serious, sometimes lighthearted, but always captivating, Not About Sports uncovers the human side of athletes, making it a must-listen for those curious about life off the field.
Recent Episodes
Episode 7: Leigh Steinberg. Sports agent and agent of doing good.
Super sports Agent Leigh Steinberg joins Not About Sports to tell us about how he fell into being a sports agent, why "doing good" and giving back are ingrained in his personality and business, and the things he is most proud...
Episode 6: Johnny Damon. MLB All Star, father of eight, and reality …
17 year Major League Veteran Johnny Damon joins Not About Sports to talk about his new entry into the drink market, being on reality TV shows, raising eight kids, and the crazy number of famous people who came out of his Flor...
Episode 5 - Aldon Smith, NFL Veteran and Agent of Making Better Choic…
Dan and Rick talk to Aldon Smith, former first round draft pick of the San Francisco 49ers, 2011 Defensive Rookie of the Year, and now an artist and creative. Aldon had a rough road - one of the best defensive football playe...
Episode 4: Juliana Furtado, Hall of Fame cyclist and international wo…
Dan and Rick talk with Juliana Furtado - World Champion bike racer, Olympic athlete, and coffee aficionado. Juli has been around the world, both with sport and on her own, and has so many fun stories and adventures to share....
Episode 3: Steve Sax, MLB veteran and motivational speaker
Dan and Rick talk with Steve Sax, long time Los Angeles Dodger second baseman. Rookie of the year and two-time World Series champion, Steve has re-invented himself a couple of times since retiring from baseball. We talk abo...
Episode 2: Eric Heitmann, NFL veteran and composer
Dan and Rick talk with Eric Heitmann, nine year veteran of the San Francisco 49ers and now an accomplished music composer.