Ray McElrathbey is the subject of the movie Safety that will be streaming on Disney Plus December 11th. This movie chronicles Ray's experience as he navigates the collegiate space as an athlete, student, and parental figure. Ray adopted his younger brother Fahmarr and gained custody to avoid him from being gripped by the hands of DSS. In the powerful true story you'll see Ray as a football player at Clemson, a dad and a brother with Fahmarr, and a trailblazer that changed the NCAA forever. This is the stuff that heroes are made of. Thanks for listening to The Tajh Boyd Podcast and I hope you enjoy the movie.

I'd be lying if I said I knew we'd make it to this moment in time but we're here. We got football folks! The NFL is back and The Power 3 is intact and my first fantasy football team is complete. We get to see these young men put the pedal to the metal and get after it. Since most people get excited about skill players I wanted to talk about the unsung heroes..The Offensive Line. Joining me in this episode of the podcast is my former Left Tackle and current NFL OT Brandon Thomas. He can speak to it better than I ever could so enjoy it!

In this episode of the Podcast I'm joined by AJ Marshall as we discuss an array of topics ranging from The Kitchen to Lane Kiffin. We also get into the strategies and philosophical approaches of head ball coaches as they guide athletes into new beginnings. You'll hear our thoughts on what we can appreciate and also can't quite understand about the way some operate. This is a fun ride so strap in.

AJ Marshall Joins me to discuss the future of College Football along with the implications that will come because of the cancellation of Two Major Conferences within the Power 5 Structure. What A Time.

Byron Balasco Creator and Producer of Kingdom (Now streaming on Netflix) takes us on a journey where he discusses the road traveled that led to this point. With life's twists and turns many things are had to predict but I believe that this is just the beginning for Mr.Balasco. To give you a somc understanding of what Kingdom is Kingdom is family drama set in the MMA world by way of Venice, California. Alvey Kulina (Frank Grillo) owns Navy St. MMA with the help of his girlfriend Lisa Prince (Kiele Sanchez). He is willing to go through extraordinary means to make sure his fighters are taken care of, but all of this responsibility comes at a steep price. He has complicated relationships with both of his sons, Jay (Jonathan Tucker) and Nate (Nick Jonas), who are both struggling with their own identities and places within Alvey's life and gym. The show Kingdom is getting rave reviews across the web right now and Guardian of the Galaxy director James Gunn called Kingdom one of the "10 most underrated, binge worthy shows of the 2000's. Enjoy the podcast, make sure you watch the show and let me know what you think. Be Great

In this episode of the podcast PGA Tour Pro Doc Redman joins me to discuss Golf and his journey. Doc won the 2017 US Amateur Championship in dramatic fashion and has carried that momentum into the professional ranks. One of the quickest rising up and comers of the game today he discusses the mental fortitude that is needed to sustain success in a game that is predicated on handling adversity one swing at a time. IG: @doc.redman

Good News, Its draft week! The 2020 NFL Draft where dreams come to life, family’s fortunes get changed forever and you get a first-hand look at your newest crop of fantasy draft picks. I’m bringing you an agent but not just any agent. I’m bringing you Tory Dandy, agent for the stars and mentor/big brother to the games brightest young talent. The NFL can be the biggest gift you’ve ever received or a blow to the ego like you’ve never felt. How does one respond to adversity and who’s there to lend you a helping hand? In this podcast we discuss doing the little things the best way you can and how to be there for your guys when they need you. After all he is an agent for some of the best wide receivers in the land, how does one manage to make time for Deebo Samuel, Mike Williams, Alshon Jeffery, Sammy Watkins, Aj Brown, Hollywood Brown, Ceedee Lamb, Cesar Ruiz, Bryan Edwards, the list goes on. Find out what fuels Tory and what advice he got along the way in this podcast. To keep up with Tory follow him Instagram @tdandy1

Joining me in this episode of the podcast is AJ Vaynerchuk Co Founder of Vayner Sports and founder of Vayner Media. AJ is a lot of things he’s a serial entrepreneur, big time investor, and a visionary. In this podcast we’ll tackle some hot topics and you’ll get an inside look into why he has had the success he’s had and what drives him to be better every single day. AJ has jumped head first into the sports world and after this episode you’ll know that this is just the beginning. With multiple players being represented by Vayner Sports in the 2020 draft class we’ll hear Aj talk about his approach and the dialogue he has with his clients for the journey that lies ahead. To keep up with AJ Instagram @ajv

I was recently asked about the importance of spring and summer workouts for players at Clemson. The importance of developing leadership and building rapport with guys that you'll be battling with week in and week out. These times of bonding are vital but they are also different, each season comes with new challenges and new questions that need to be addressed. This podcast gives you a slight look into why they are important for a teams success going forward. Any questions or you want an opportunity to get on the podcast reach out to me @thetajhboydpodcast@gmail.com also you can follow me on instagram @thetajhpod Hit that subscribe button!

Jordan Palmer is one of the most heralded quarterback trainers in the country. A 7 year NFL vet himself he has seen a lot and done a ton for a position that is constantly under scrutiny and consistently drawing praise. There is a lot happening in the quarterback space in the collegiate and pro ranks and i'm thrilled to have him weigh in on what it takes to be in that top spot. Follow Jordan's Journey IG: @jordanpalmer IG: @qbsummit

Every single day you have to sharpen your tools, every single day you have to prepare because you never know when you need to be ready to fight for it all and slay that dragon standing between you and what you want.

This brief podcast stems from a question that I asked my friends on Linkedin "What is something your parents told you as child that resonates with you today?" This was a really active discussion and it was awesome to see complete strangers share so many similar answers. Exercises like these always show me how much we all have in common. We are more alike than we are different. You can get in to schedule a time to jump on the podcast or ask specific questions that you want an answer to below. Email: Thetajhboydpodcast@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram @Thetajhpod

Shelton Stevens Is currently a human performance specialist for The United States Army Special Operations Command. Shelton and his wife Stacie founded 13 Bar Performance a company that informs, educates, and provides all things human performance for the tactical and sporting world. Prior to the Special Ops Command and 13 Bar Performance, Shelton was in the collegiate strength ranks making stops at Florida State, LSU, and Southern Mississippi to name a few. This guy knows what it takes to get your body to perform at its most optimal level! You can find Shelton on social media @sheltongstevens & @13barstrong . To get a personal plan set in place for you visit 13barperformance.com

Kristi Dosh is well versed in the economy of collegiate athletics, particularly football. In 2013 Kristi published a book titled; Saturday Millionaires "How Winning Football Builds Winning Colleges" Available for purchase. She got her feet wet as an attorney coming out of college and then went on to become a Sports Business Analyst for Forbes, ESPN, and Entrepreneur amongst other outlets. We go more more in depth of the scenarios, benefits, and potential repercussions of the NIL conversation that will be integrated amongst collegiate athletics soon enough. Wild Wild West? We'll find out

Listen in! Aj Marshall is a good friend of mine who played Defensive Back at The University of Wake Forest. We join forces in this podcast to discuss numerous topics including the new Netflix Docuseries "Cheer" (Watch it!). We tap into the relevancy of college football bowl games and the upcoming super bowl between the Niners and the Chiefs. Throughout our conversation you'll hear how the game of football has helped us transition into the business sector. Hope you enjoy it!

There was some big news that came out of CU this past weekend. Travis Etienne, Clemsons all time leading rusher and All American RB decided not to declare for this years draft and has announced that he is coming back to school for one more ride. This decision shocked a lot of people and had some people scratching their heads. But there is always a “why” and I'm going to discuss that with a man who had to make a tough decision himself when he was in school. Its only right that (The Man) CJ Spiller joins me in the pod to weigh in on that the process that comes with a decision that big. We also discuss what a particular coach meant to him early in his career. Excited for you guys to listen. If you haven't already make sure you hit that subscribe button!

A wise person once told me, "Sometimes a man has to taste his own blood to understand he has to fight." And ow Clemson has tasted their own blood.

There are moments that define us all and you know it when you see it.

Jordan Jefferson hails from the state of Louisiana where he was the star quarterback from little league on into the professional ranks. He quarterbacked some massive victories for the LSU program and is revered until this day. He is currently coaching at Colorado State University where he embraces the role of leading and mentoring these young men during their journey. Jordan is the oldest of three brothers that played for the LSU Tigers with the youngest being superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson. He imparts some great wisdom on this podcast and I hope you can take something from it! Here's how you can follow Jordan's Journey. Instagram: @spacejamjordan9 Twitter: @JJefferson9

In the first Fireside Chat, Mike is from South Jersey and we actually met for the first time during my time with the Pittsburgh Steelers where he was the equipment manager. Mike served in that same role with the Villanova University. He is currently working back in Jersey and enjoys more traditional lagers as opposed to these newer IPA's. We talk about his time in the equipment space and he gives his take on the game of football. This is the first of the Fireside Series where we will talk about what you want to talk about. Make sure you hit that subscribe button and if you want to get in on the Fireside chats email me at thetajhboydpodcast@gmail.com Blue Wire thanks UNTUCKit for sponsoring the podcast this week.

We take a dive into James' life, upbringing, football career, and his thoughts on this current Ohio State Football Team. James was a standout football and hockey player by way of Wayzata, Minnesota. He went on to play for the Buckeyes of Ohio State and etched his name into the history books. Among his achievements on the field there was him being crowned a 2x Big Ten Defensive Player of The Year and a 3x Consensus All American. He went on to be drafted 35th overall by the St. Louis Rams and had a stellar 8 year NFL career. He is currently a college football analyst for The Big Ten Network. Here's how you can keep up with James.  Social Instagram: @jlaurinaitis Twitter: @jlaurinaitis55

Mike Golic Jr. is a television personality for ESPN's Golic & Wingo. The former Notre Dame football star dives in on various topics with me and offers some valuable insight about his journey on the field and off. I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Keep up with Mike when you're not seeing him on TV. - Twitter: @mgolicjr57 Instagram: @mgolicjr57