Episodes
Knowing that Christ Paid the Admission. with Jared Smearman
In a milestone 100th episode of *Price of Admission*, I sit down with Navy veteran and business owner Jared Smearman. Jared opens up about his journey from the Naval Academy to navigating identity crises, battling OCD, anxie...
The Fruits of Your Tree. with Mike Stukel
Mike Stukel, a Jacksonville native and Navy Football Senior of 20011, Class of 2012. We discuss: His transition from quarterback to A-back and the unforgettable moments of ‘Team Wins’. Life-saving experiences that highlight h...
The Price is Paid - Eternal Grace, Earthly Brotherhood. with Andrew T…
Andrew Thompson— Navy Football’s 1995 Defensive team Capt... a Defensive Back …USNA class of ’96. - Known to many as Drew, he’s a STANDOUT… figure in the the Navy Football Brotherhood and a KEY… character in the renowned book...
Authentically Unfiltered - Being Who You Are. with Shun “T” White
Shun White, a Memphis native, record-setting Navy football star, and seasoned Surface Warfare Officer (SWO). Shun shares his journey from the streets of North Memphis to the gridiron of the U.S. Naval Academy, where he left a...
No Excuses. with Kameron Smith
Kam Smith— - a guy who’s the definition of grit, heart, and HUSTLE. - Hailing from Garner, North Carolina, Kam’s story is one of resilience and reinvention. - Spending many a night throwing a football through a tire, OVER…and...
Someone paid it for me. with Ray Biles
Ray Biles reflects and explores a life rooted in gratitude, leadership, and purpose. Ray shares how the sacrifices and efforts of others shaped his 43-year career in education and coaching, including 31 years as head football...
No Quit Mentality. with David Mahoney
David Mahoney, a former Navy football class of 2007 (Sr 2006). 4-year starter at outside linebacker, David helped lead Navy to a standard of dominance over other service academies. With a record-breaking career that included...
Price of Admission E93: A Blank Check. with Christopher Izant
Chris Izant, former Marine Infantry Officer turned FBI Special Agent, and author of "Final Engagement: A Marine’s Last Mission and the Surrender of Afghanistan." Chris shares his vivid experiences from the frontline in Helman...
My Pride. with Wayne Irons
Price of Admission* guest, Wayne Irons—better known to his Navy brothers as “Wayno”— From the foothills of California to the cockpit of F-18s in the Navy Reserves. A Navy Footballer, class of 2005, Wayne shares stories from h...
Inputs Create Outputs - This Work is My Life. w/ Chris Nowinski & Jak…
Price of Admission PCast - Ep 91, Chris Nowinski, CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation & Jake Juriga, a fellow Navy linebacker. Awareness of concussions in sports. Critical work being done. Both share personal stories - wi...
Keeping Perspective: You're Settling When You Stop. with Emmett Merch…
Emmett Merchant -a former safety for Navy Football and Naval Academy graduate (Class of 2011). Emmett and I reminisce about our time playing defense together, reflecting on some of the toughest battles we faced on the field. ...
Life is never going to get easier. with Grant Vermeer
Grant Vermeer - Academy Insider podcast host (And former Navy BBaller) Grant Vermeer shares his Price of Admission. Highlights: Overcoming challenges at the Naval Academy and finding resilience Serving as a Cryptologic Warfar...
Box Seats. with Buddy Green
Buddy Green, my Navy Football Defensive Coordinator. Buddy shares insights from his 14 seasons at Navy, discussing his coaching philosophy, the challenges of leading the defense during the Midshipmen's resurgence in the 2000s...
IKIGAI. with Michael McLaughlin
Mike McLaughlin and I discuss his co-authored book, "Battlefield Cyber: How China and Russia are Undermining Our Democracy and National Security." He is a cybersecurity expert and emerging leader in the field. The conversati...
Recognizing that there's a Price to Pay. with Kyle Lumpkin
Kyle Lumpkin. Cloud. AI. Microsoft. Space Race. - We discuss his incredible journey from high school football fields to the cutting-edge world of AI and robotics. Kyle shares his fond memories of football, valuable life lesso...
What did I do to get BETTER today. with Michael Cole
This is Michael Cole. He grew up in Liberty Hill, TX and studied at Tarleton State University. Michael pursued a culinary degree and worked as a chef for five years before starting his own catering business, but something wa...
Results and Integrity. with Chris Ripoll
Chris Ripoll and 1st Op Seamer Service... Man!, This one was fun → Can seaming technical expertise is a bit of a dying breed. 1st Op Seamer Serviehas some of the best seamer techs in the business. Chris's background - …
What I Want to See Happen. with Andre Byrd
Navy football A-Back class of '11, entrepreneur, YouTube music creator. 1. Check out Andre's bi-weekly newsletter here - https://andre-byrd.ck.page/profile 2. Check out Andre's YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@...
Having an Open Mind. with Omar Nelson
Navy Football Class of ’97 Full BACK! Omar shares his journey from a Navy Surface Warfare Officer to a business development leader at Bancroft Architects + Engineers. In this episode, Omar emphasizes the importance of an ope...
Know the GAME...that you’re trying to gain Admission to. with Joe Tay…
Football coach and Marine officer to Amazon and Fanatics. Joe shares insights from coaching at various levels and his transition to the corporate world, emphasizing family, learning from diverse perspectives, and the impact o...
Taking on the Difficult Tasks. with Jake Lunday
Jake Lunday, an engineer in the manufacturing sector, unveils his journey of problem-solving, collaboration, and growth. He dives into his enthusiasm for 3D printing and his venture into a medical device startup during the CO...
It Costs to Stay. with TJ Costello
TJ Costello shares his journey from high school to the Naval Academy and his transition from military to civilian life. He emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, mental health, and living a life of discipline and grati...
Shedding of One's Old Self. with Babatunde Akingbemi
Babatunde William Akingbemi. The anchor (nose guard) of the 3-4, NOW an IT Strategy Consultant and Entrepreneur based in Upper Marlboro, MD. Bemi shares his multifaceted journey from the football fields of the Naval Academy ...
Acceptance and Ownership. with Jeremy Jobson
Jeremy Jobson shares his professional journey, starting from his early career in a trucking company and transitioning to the financial sector. He highlights the importance of mentorship, learning, and navigating career transi...