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Glue Guys

Glue Guys
Leadership
Teamwork
Instacart
Glue Guy
Immigration
Family Influence
Entrepreneurship
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Amazon
Resilience
Mindset
Communication
Parenting
Sports
Motivation
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Fear Of Failure
Psychology Of Money
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Alex Smith, Shane Battier, and Ravi Gupta are coming together to cut across the worlds of sports and business and dissect the subtle art of making others better. Glue Guys explores the qualities that make individuals become better leaders, teammates, and humans alongside a trio with those same ambitions. In each episode, you’ll hear candid conversations on themes and life lessons drawn from their ... more

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Latest Episodes

Ryan Fitzpatrick joins Glue Guys for a deep dive into one of the most unique quarterback careers in NFL history.

In this episode, Fitz shares stories from across his career — including life in NFL quarterback rooms, the challenges of constantly chan... more

Rex Ryan joins Glue Guys for a raw, hilarious, and honest conversation about leadership, toughness, and building winning teams.

From coaching Ray Lewis and transforming NFL defenses, to why he never lied to players, Rex breaks down what really separ... more

What does success actually mean in the NFL?

With head coach firings reaching historic levels, this episode of Glue Guys examines whether teams have lost perspective — and patience. When “Super Bowl or bust” becomes the only definition of success, ev... more

In this episode of Glue Guys, the conversation starts with a 25-year reunion and expands into something much bigger: how time speeds up, relationships drift, and moments quietly pass before we realize their weight. The guys reflect on teams, reunions... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Fitzpatrick
17-year NFL quarterback, nine-team veteran, analyst on Thursday Night Football (Amazon Prime)
Former NFL Player; Analyst
Episode: Inside the Career of the Ultimate NFL Journeyman: Ryan Fitzpatrick - [Glue Guys, Ep. 67]
Rex Ryan
Former NFL Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator
Episode: Building Tough Teams with Rex Ryan - [Glue Guys, Ep. 66]
Jared Goff
Quarterback for the Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
Episode: Our Favorite Moments from 2025 - [Glue Guys, Ep. 63]
Susan Li
CFO at Meta, youngest CFO of a Fortune 100 company
Meta
Episode: Susan Li - Meta's CFO on Building a Fast Learning Culture - [Glue Guys, EP.53]
Steve Kerr
Head coach of the Golden State Warriors and former NBA player with nine championship rings.
Golden State Warriors
Episode: Steve Kerr - Leadership Lessons From a Glue Guy Career - [Glue Guys, EP.49]
Mandell Crawley
Chicago-born trailblazer with a 30-plus year career at Morgan Stanley, currently in the C-suite.
Morgan Stanley
Episode: Mandell Crawley - From Chicago's West Side to Morgan Stanley's C-Suite - [Glue Guys, EP.48]
Seth Wickersham
New York Times bestselling author, ESPN Senior Writer
ESPN
Episode: Seth Wickersham - Inside the Elite Quarterback Mind - [Glue Guys, EP.44]
David Anderson
Former NFL slot receiver and founder of Breakaway Data
Breakaway Data
Episode: David Anderson - From NFL Slot Receiver to Sports Data Revolutionary - [Glue Guys, EP.43]
Eli Manning
Former NFL quarterback for the New York Giants, two-time Super Bowl champion
New York Giants
Episode: Eli Manning - Pressure, Leadership & Showing Up - [Glue Guys, EP.41]

Hosts

Alex Smith
Cofounder and co-host with a background as NFL quarterback and leadership-focused storyteller
Shane Battier
Co-host, former NBA player, focused on leadership and team dynamics
Ravi Gupta
Co-host, entrepreneur and business leader exploring sports and business intersections

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 191 ratings
  • Love the combo and the different point of views

    One of the best pods our there

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Babsie53
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Jim Harbaugh

    Wow I loved it! I was in a good place on the first of a few days off and out for a long climb on my mountain bike when I listened but y’all elevated me. Thank you, Jim M.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    apeedy
    United States10 months ago
  • Alex and Shane are terrific. Throw Ravi off the show

    Great over insights from Alex and Shane’s athletic career and experience. Ravi has no business on being on the show. His stupid business analogies have absolutely no relevance to the sports history of Shane and Alex. Get Ravi off of this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Hamm123456
    United Statesa year ago
  • Outstanding!

    THANK YOU!

    I listen to many podcasts on leadership and team building and with only on GG under my belt, it’s in my top 3. Can’t wait to listen to more and get caught up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MDM324
    United Statesa year ago
  • Elite storytelling

    As a former college player and now dad, I am eating up every one of these episodes. I love hearing all the sports stories bc that was my life (for a brief time), but I love how they translate what they learned at players and professionals into raising kids, being great husbands and loving their community well. Some of my favorite guys for sure. Thank you for doing this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Per Diem
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the mix of sports and business perspectives.
Some feedback requests focusing on host balance and relevance of business analogies.
Listeners praise the actionable leadership and teamwork insights.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Inside the Career of the Ultimate NFL Journeyman: Ryan Fitzpatrick - [Glue Guys, Ep. 67]
Q: What makes a long-term quarterback great beyond draft position?
Ryan emphasizes infrastructure, coaching consistency, and an ecosystem that supports development, rather than raw draft capital alone.
Inside the Career of the Ultimate NFL Journeyman: Ryan Fitzpatrick - [Glue Guys, Ep. 67]
Q: Is Ryan our first Harvard guy, Alex?
The hosts confirm Ryan is a Harvard-alumnus and discuss how Harvard shaped his path differently from other NFL routes.
Greg Olsen is Coaching a New Generation of Glue Guys - [Glue Guys, EP. 58]
Q: How do you separate being a coach and being a dad?
It's a struggle to balance coaching at a high level and nurturing my own kids, but I emphasize hard work and maximizing their potential rather than just winning.
Greg Olsen is Coaching a New Generation of Glue Guys - [Glue Guys, EP. 58]
Q: What was it like having your dad as a coach and did it shape your perspective on coaching?
It offered an invaluable perspective on discipline and toughness, which he carries into his own coaching.
Curiosity, Agency, and AI with Bret Taylor [Glue Guys, EP.57]
Q: What are your values when raising your children?
Bret emphasizes the importance of adaptability, communication, and learning to use tools like AI responsibly in education.

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A show that blends competitive sports experience with business leadership, focusing on how to make teams and individuals better. Conversations repeatedly center on leadership, teamwork, mentorship, and applying athletic lessons to parenting, entrepreneurship, and workplace culture. Notable for its Glue Guy ethos—hosts draw on deep personal stories from sports and business to illustrate practical wisdom about communication, resilience, and building high-performing teams while highlighting how relationships and culture drive lasting impact.

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Recent guests on Glue Guys include:

1. Ryan Fitzpatrick
2. Rex Ryan
3. Jared Goff
4. Susan Li
5. Steve Kerr
6. Mandell Crawley
7. Seth Wickersham
8. David Anderson

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