Fifteen years after the football injury that paralyzed him, Eric Legrand joins Fourth & Neat to talk about his incredibly inspiring story and his latest business venture--a bourbon partnership with his alma mater, Rutgers. Before he hops on at the 14:12 mark, Fred Minnick and Jared Allen explore new flesh eating bacteria and a country music murder conspiracy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:53 Controversies in the Mullet World 05:41 Judgment in Cowboy Culture 08:36 Infections and Health Concerns 11:25 Conspiracy Theories and Garth Brooks 14:12 Eric LeGrand Joins the Conversation 17:06 The Bourbon Journey Begins 19:55 Crafting a Unique Bourbon Brand 23:15 Exploring Bourbon Facilities and Collaborations 23:55 Advice for Entering the Bourbon Business 25:25 Targeting the Right Audience for Bourbon 26:08 The Shift from Drinking to Tasting 27:31 Crafting a Unique Bourbon Brand 29:42 The Importance of Community Support 30:46 The Impact of Injury on Life's Path 34:10 Finding Purpose After Adversity 39:13 Inspiring the Disabled Community 44:42 The Dark Side of the Alcohol Industry 50:00 The Unusual Ingredients in Bourbon 52:51 College Football Shakeups 58:10 The Future of College Football Coaching 01:03:03 Inspiration and Resilience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
