In this episode Ben and Spence discuss the excitement surrounding new Steelers players, the importance of learning and growth in the rookie class, and the genuine enthusiasm of new draft picks. They also touch on the influence of Coach Tomlin, engage in lighthearted banter over beer roulette, and share their top Olympic sports to watch. The conversation culminates in a discussion about the recent trade of George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, exploring the implications and thoughts surrounding the decision. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of managing talented athletes who may struggle with maturity and self-control. They discuss the dynamics of team strategy, particularly in relation to quarterback roles and the impact of personal choices on professional careers. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of college football, especially with the introduction of NIL deals, and how these changes affect the love of the game and the work ethic of young athletes.
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Cardiac Cowboys
The heart was always off-limits to surgeons. Cutting into it spelled instant death for the patient. That is, until a ragtag group of doctors scattered across the Midwest and Texas decided to throw out the rule book. Working in makeshift laboratories and home garages, using medical devices made from scavenged machine parts and beer tubes, these men and women invented the field of open heart surgery. Odds are, someone you know is alive because of them. So why has history left them behind? Presented by Chris Pine, CARDIAC COWBOYS tells the gripping true story behind the birth of heart surgery, and the young, Greatest Generation doctors who made it happen. For years, they competed and feuded, racing to be the first, the best, and the most prolific. Some appeared on the cover of Time Magazine, operated on kings and advised presidents. Others ended up disgraced, penniless, and convicted of felonies. Together, they ignited a revolution in medicine, and changed the world.
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.