No Free Lunch with Ndamukong Suh
No Free Lunch is your unexpected guide to business and finance hosted by one of the world’s true double threats: NFL legend and entrepreneur Ndamukong Suh. Suh will explore how the most successful people in sports are building long term wealth, and what we can learn from their experiences. In every episode, Ndamukong will talk with athletes, experts, business leaders, and recurring contributors about their personal journeys to success, and explore the latest business ideas and trends — all filtered through the world of sports. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with women's basketball staff writer for The Athletic, Ben Pickman, to discuss the ongoing CBA negotiations in the WNBA. With the current agreement set to expire on Oct 31, they talk through the different outcomes -- from a deal, to extensions, to a potential nuclear option lockout. They dig in on the crazy low salaries that currently exist in the WNBA -- how even superstar...
On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with 11-year NFL legend and Super Bowl Champion, Torry Holt. From working tobacco fields in North Carolina as a kid to building a construction company thats done over $980 million dollars of business with his brother, Holt shares the secrets of his success on the field and off.
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In this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with contributor Chris Lyons to explore the emerging world of prediction markets. Are they simply another form of betting, or a sophisticated strategy tool? The two also discuss potential use cases that suggest this trend is more than just a passing fad.
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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with former teammate and NFL vet, Israel Idonije. Israel shares his backstory as it relates to money — from being part of an immigrant family in Canada, to delivering papers for his first job, and getting fitted for suits by his former coaches. When it comes to growing wealth and building businesses, Ndamukong and Israel discuss the true “unfair advantage” for athletes: the...
On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with the show's very own personal finance hype woman, Berna Anat, to talk about "an ugly word for a beautiful thing" -- budgeting. Together, they dive into the anxiety and emotions behind the budgeting process, where to start with creating a budget of your own, the difference between good quality and bad quality debt, Ndamukong's biggest line items in his own budget -- and ...
On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with 10 Year NFL vet -- former Chicago Bear and New York Jet -- Matt Forté. From learning about penny stocks as a kid in Slidell, Louisiana to learning the hard way about taxes when getting his first big signing bonus in the NFL, Matt shares how his faith, community and upbringing have influenced the way he lives his life, the way he played the game, and the ventures he's taken ...
On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with Raven Jemison, President of the NWSL's Kansas City Current. They discuss how – in just five seasons in the league, with proper leadership and investment – they've grown the franchise into one of the best team's in the NWSL.
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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with Clare Hamill, Interim President of the WBNA's Portland Fire. They discuss her 43-year career at Nike - and how she's bringing that experience to bear as the head of the WNBA's newest expansion franchise.
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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with contributor Chris Lyons to talk about the most successful athlete-owned liquor brands, and how they're standing out--and making money--in a crowded market. They discuss the difference between being the face of a brand versus being associated with one, and how both approaches track with fans and consumers.
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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with regular contributor Jabari Young to discuss some growing trends in youth sports --like paying for trainers and special camps--that might drain parents' pockets for years to come. Are these costs worth it? And are they at the expense of kids' love of the game?
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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with the show’s producer, Danny Sellers, to talk about the new rules and limits around paying student athletes --how they’ll affect college football rosters and how players approach increasingly lucrative NIL deals.
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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuck. They talk about how Gary's lifelong passions have driven his business moves: from cards and collectibles to his dream of owning an NFL franchise - specifically the New York Jets--and how he--or anyone--can plot a course to get there.
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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong is joined by regular contributor Jabari Young (Forbes) to talk about Kawhi Leonard's alleged no-work, multi-million dollar endorsement deal with Aspiration. They explore what favorable endorsement deals and offers can look like from the player’s perspective, and bring in some context fans might be missing.
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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong is joined by John Celenza, Founder & CEO of Cizzle Brands Inc. With the launch of Cizzle’s new hydration product, CWENCH, they explore the strategy behind scaling a CPG brand and the role endorsements play in driving growth and visibility.
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It's officially football season! And on this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong and show' producer Danny Sellers chat about the latest news affecting the bank accounts of players, owners, and fans. Plus--they do a No Free Lunch fantasy draft to pick the highest- earning game of the 2025 season.
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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong talks with his friend and performance coach Keith D'Amelio, who's worked with elite athletes across sports and leagues through his company Heretic Performance. How much does it cost to optimize an athlete's performance? Or a team's? They also discuss the value of players' biometric data, and how they can leverage it.
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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong is joined by Berna Anat: author, financial literacy coach, and our newest contributor! They discuss how, as first-generation kids, financial literacy was hard to come by--and the reality of being the family breadwinner as a twenty-something.
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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong is joined by John Hope Bryant, founder and head of Operation HOPE. They discuss Bryant’s own road to success and his view - laid out in his recent article in Time—that the U.S. needs to develop a farm system for youth to learn trades—much the way we’re developing our next generation of athletes.
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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong is joined by Andrew Marchand - Sr. Sports Media Columnist with The Athletic. They chat about ESPN's recent deal with the NFL, its effect on the media rights of the UFC, MLB, and more!
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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with Cam Fordham, former LSU lineman and the co-founder of Get Engaged Media. They talk about how Cam started a media company right out of college-and how it became one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in sports and entertainment. They also discuss how athletes should think about connecting with brands---and that chasing the biggest payday isn't the key.
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