Episode 7 w/Frank Ragnow - Chip Leer's Wildside Podcast

An avid outdoorsman, elite-level athlete, family-first man, who has found himself living the dream. That childhood dream became reality when drafted to play in the NFL for the Detroit Lions. We talk about commitment, drive, and determination. What it takes to be a world-class athlete in sport and how Frank envisions success. An enjoyable discussion of life-lessons learned, the hard knocks one needs to take to be successful on and off the field, and a straight-forward honest discussion about the emotional difficulty of losing a parent suddenly at a young age. Mental strength is as important as physical. In this podcast, we look at how time outdoors provides a mental break to the very physical world that is, the life of an NFL player.

Not much discussion about X’s and O’s, but the chalk-talk reveals insight into the man and what it takes to be mentally and physically tough, tough enough to succeed at whatever you desire.

Official Biography:

About Frank Ragnow: Frank Ragnow is an Offensive Lineman for the Detroit Lions. A first-round draft pick in the 2018 NFL draft, he’s entering his third season in the league and was voted the Most Improved Player in the 2019 season. Frank is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys fishing, with his favorite spot being his rustic family cabin in Canada. His adventures in the outdoors are told through his YouTube channel Grizzly Man Outdoors, which he hosts with his brother Frank. The two of them share their fishing and hunting experiences through episodes filled with tips and entertainment as they chase their dream of having their own fishing show one day. Frank grew up in Victoria, Minnesota, and after graduating from Chanhassen High School played college ball at the University of Arkansas.