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Trending Thoughts with Torrey Smith25: EMERGENCY POD: Eagles trade Carson Wentz to the ColtsOn this week’s episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey and producer Adam talk about the big news out of the NFL that Torrey’s former teammate, the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback Carson Wentz got traded to the Indianapolis Colts. Torrey helps Adam, an Eagles’ super fan, process his emotions regarding the trade and the state of the team.Highlights from this week’s conversation:Looking back over the past few years, Adam can’t fathom the Eagles’ organizational malpractice that got them to this point (3:07)How the Eagles undermined their franchise QB by drafting Jalen Hurts (12:18)Determining th...2021-02-1831 minTrending Thoughts with Torrey Smith24: NFL Championship Weekend, Opportunities for Black Coaches, and Super Bowl StorylinesOn this week’s episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey and producer Adam break down recent coaching moves in the NFL and the championship weekend in the NFL. Highlights from this week’s conversation:Hiring minority coaches in the NFL (1:51)Duce Staley moving on from the Eagles (7:44)Jennifer King earning her spot in Washington (12:19)Insights from the AFC Championship (15:16)Revisiting the Tom Brady as the GOAT or BOAT conversation (19:06)What is going through the minds of the players leading up to the Super Bowl (27:58)About Trending Thoughts:Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Sup...2021-01-2635 minTrending Thoughts with Torrey Smith23: The Divisional Round, What’s Next for the Ravens, and Arguing the GOAT with TJ SmithOn this week’s episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey and producer Adam are joined by a special guest, Torrey’s son TJ! Together they discuss the Ravens’ exit from the playoffs, the matchup between Brady and Brees, the Chiefs gutsy play-calling with a backup quarterback, and who is the GOAT.Highlights from this week’s conversation:The significance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy (2:32)Breaking down the Ravens’ loss and how they can improve next year (3:38)Thoughts from the other divisional games and Brees’ decision to retire (8:33)Dealing with concussions like Mahomes (16:04)Analyzing the championship game match-ups...2021-01-2138 minTrending Thoughts with Torrey Smith22: Catching Up with Jacoby JonesOn this week’s episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey catches up with former Baltimore Ravens teammate, the man known for the “Mile High Miracle” and the longest play in Super Bowl history, Jacoby Jones. Jacoby and Torrey look back on their experiences in the NFL and discuss Jacoby’s transition to coaching.Highlights from this week’s conversation:Taking the opportunity to become a coach (2:14)What convinced Jacoby to play in Baltimore (5:15)Being known for his touchdown celebration dances (9:07)Storytime with Ray Lewis (12:18)Reminiscing about the Mile High Miracle (16:10)Super Bowl memories (23:34)About Trending Thoughts:Trend...2021-01-1929 minTrending Thoughts with Torrey Smith21: The Playoffs, Ravens Win, and the Eagles move on from Doug PedersonAfter a big week in football, Torrey is joined by Trending Thoughts’ producer, Adam Vazquez, to digest wildcard weekend in the NFL playoffs, the Ravens’ big win, Alabama’s title win, and the Eagles moving on from their only Super Bowl winning coach. Highlights from this week’s conversation:Breaking down the super wildcard weekend and how players view a first-round bye (2:23)The new guard of NFL quarterbacks (6:37)Emerging rivalry between Titans and Ravens (8:04)Deciding when to play when injured … or having your mom decide for you (15:48)DeVonta Smith, Heisman Trophy winner (20:40)Discussing the firing of Torrey’s fo...2021-01-1345 minTrending Thoughts with Torrey Smith20: Talkin' Wine, Life After Ball, and How NFL Players View Week 17 with Will BlackmonOn this week’s episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey is joined by The Wine MVP, former NFL defensive back Will Blackmon. Their conversation highlighted what it’s like to have to move on from the game and find a new career and passion in your 30s like the way Will has done with wine. He traded in his skills as a safety for the skills of a sommelier and established a monthly wine club. Will and Torrey then focus on what the final week in the NFL season is like from a player’s perspective when there is either everyt...2021-01-0750 minTrending Thoughts with Torrey Smith19: Discussing Dwayne Haskins’ Release and Athlete Branding with James IhedigboTorrey is back with a new season of Trending Thoughts and is joined by NFL veteran safety James Ihedigbo to discuss a hot topic in the league, the release of first-round draft pick Dwayne Haskins, the former starting quarterback of the Washington Football Team. Highlights from today’s conversation:Initial thoughts on Haskins being released (2:49)Will he get another opportunity? (14:05)Dissecting Booger McFarland’s comments on the situation (22:12)Branding athletes and the NFL (30:51)Unreasonable expectations for NFL players (38:08)About Trending Thoughts:Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith...2020-12-3043 minTrending Thoughts with Torrey Smith18: Police Presence in Schools and Seeking Restorative Justice with Erika ChavarriaIn this episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey is joined by Erika Chavarria, a Spanish teacher at Wild Lake High School, the founder of Columbia Community Care, and a board member of the Anti-Racist Education Alliance. Torrey and Erika discuss the school-to-prison pipeline and the role of school resource officers.Erika’s upbringing in New Mexico “The Land of Enchantment” (1:02)Living in Howard County and experiencing diversity and student activism at Wild Lake (7:45)Discussing the presence of police in schools (14:24)The data is clear about having police in school (36:03)Implementing and advocating for restorative justice (41:40)About Trending Thoughts:T...2020-09-2951 minTrending Thoughts with Torrey Smith17: Life in Baltimore and Political Commentary with Rochelle RitchieTorrey is joined by writer, commentator, and public speaker Rochelle Ritchie on this week’s episode of Trending Thoughts. Torrey talks with Rochelle about her experience in Baltimore, politics, voting rights, and more.Natural hair and the standard of beauty (2:43)Living in Baltimore and learning to love the Maryland blue crab (13:15)Covering crime and representing people in their best light (19:12)Addressing the problem of using Baltimore as a political backdrop (32:17)Discussing the “defund the police” conversation and practical ways to bring about change (34:19)Understanding the power of your vote and fighting voter suppression (43:45)About Trending Thoughts:Tren...2020-09-2158 minTrending Thoughts with Torrey Smith16: Visualize the Rise and Post-NFL Life with Jermon BushrodTorrey is joined by a hometown hero and former NFL Pro Bowl lineman Jermon Bushrod. Torrey talks with Jermon about his foundation Visualize the Rise and life after the NFL. Highlights from their conversation include:Visualize the Rise’s scholarships and community involvement (1:40)Sharing about your challenges to help others walk through them (6:52)Looking back on the excitement of the start of the NFL season from retirement (14:05)Getting that sweet, sweet Josh McCown practice squad deal (19:48)Transitioning to being a fan and ranking who we root for (22:30)As parents, which athletes do we encourage our children to look up...2020-09-1442 minTrending Thoughts with Torrey Smith15: Giving Back in Baltimore with Dr. Andrey Bundley and Andrew KnoxTorrey is joined by Dr. Andrey Bundley and Andrew Knox, founders of We Are Us, a community-led organization that helps with all areas of life in Baltimore. Torrey talks with Andrey and Andrew about their dedication to giving back to the city. Highlights from their conversation include:Why does committing to Baltimore matter to you? (1:51)Responding to naysayers who talk about problems in Baltimore but don’t see the work that is being done there (5:43)Helping settle beefs and diffusing potentially violent confrontations (15:50)Role of fathers in helping change environments and lives for the better (28:55)About Trending Th...2020-09-0241 minTrending Thoughts with Torrey Smith14: Back to School during Covid with Chanel SmithTorrey is back on air with his wife and co-host, Chanel to talk about COVID and going back to school. Torrey and Chanel, a former teacher, break down the pros and cons of the in-person, remote, and hybrid learning approaches schools are undertaking.Keeping students engaged while learning virtually (3:03) The value of teachers is being realized and the need to pay teachers more (8:14)In-person learning is great … until it’s not great. Is it worth taking the risk? (11:18)Kids take in everything we say so the way we talk about the situation in front of their kids really matte...2020-08-1934 minTrending Thoughts with Torrey Smith13: Should College and Youth Sports be Canceled with Chanel SmithIn this episode, Torrey is re-joined by his wife and co-host, Chanel. Torrey and Chanel have a funny and spirited conversation about what it’s like for college athletes facing lost seasons, letting their kids play sports and the impact of COVID on youth sports.Should college sports be canceled? Tough choices from athletes’ perspectives (2:21)Where to draw the line for social distancing and letting our kids play sports (13:40)Youth leagues prioritizing health over sports (25:10)About Trending Thoughts:Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to ente...2020-08-1236 minTrending Thoughts with Torrey Smith12: Surviving and Finding Freedom from Domestic Violence with Kimya MotleyIn this episode, Torrey welcomes Kimya Motley who is an author and speaker on domestic violence as well as the CEO for Haven of Light to the show. Torrey and Kimya talk through her story of being shot multiple times by her ex-husband and surviving, growing up in a home of abuse, dealing with self-blame Kimya’s incredible story of surviving domestic violence (3:32)Growing up in a home of abuse and violence (18:40)Normalizing abuse through our conversation and music (26:00) How to deal with previous offenders of domestic abuse (32:00)Finding freedom by forgiving the perpetrator of violence (42:20)Torrey’s Take...2020-08-0555 minTrending Thoughts with Torrey Smith10: Money Talks: Learning Financial Literacy with Chanel SmithIn this episode, Torrey and Chanel Smith talk about MONEY. Their personal experience with it, learning financial literacy, and
- Growing up without money and learning financial literacy (2:10)
- Learning how to make a dollar stretch (8:00)
- Transitioning to an NFL salary and marriage (14:45)
- Mo’ money, mo’ problems (29:00)
- Torrey’s Take (36:50)
About Trending Thoughts:
Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring h...2020-06-2339 min
Trending Thoughts with Torrey Smith08: Having the “Race” talk with your children with Anquan BoldinIn this episode, 14 Year NFL Veteran and Super Bowl Champion, Anquan Boldin joins the show. Torrey and Anquan discuss life after the league, giving back, and how to have difficult conversations with children around racism in America. Preparing for life after the NFL (2:20) How Anquan is helping less fortunate communities affected by COVID (9:30) Why Anquan prioritizes giving back & starting the Player’s Coalition (17:00) Preparing children to encounter & overcome racism (28:20) Torrey’s Take (43:28) About Trending Thoughts: Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for ou...2020-05-1847 min
Trending Thoughts with Torrey Smith07: Using Your Platform for Your Community with 5X MLB Allstar Adam JonesIn this episode, 5X MLB All-Star and 4X Gold Glove winner, Adam Jones joins the show. Adam and Torrey talk about being a role model, giving back to the community and using your platform and voice to cause change. Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com2020-05-1156 min
Trending Thoughts with Torrey Smith02: Transitions, Free Agency as a Family, & the Digital Divide with Chanel SmithOn this episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey is joined by his wife Chanel to talk about their journey through the league together, making transitions, and how the digital divide is affecting those who may not have access or experience digitizing work and education. Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com2020-04-0638 min
Trending Thoughts with Torrey Smith01: I’m Retired. Now What?In this pilot episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey explains what led to his retirement, what he’s been up to since leaving the field, and the big plans he has for this show and his media platform post-football. 2x Super Bowl Champion Torrey Smith has officially made the transition from on the field to behind the mic on this debut episode of his brand new podcast. On the show, Torrey delves into a bunch of topics, including: When he knew it was time to leave the field for the final time (7:00) The truth about how he felt playing in Philly with...2020-04-0131 min