Nate Boyer (Army Green Beret, football player, actor)

Episode 156- Nate Boyer!!! A true American hero, Nate was an Army Green Beret. Despite having never played football, he walked on at the University of Texas and eventually won a starting job. After spending some time on the Seahawks he has now focused on a film & TV career, as well as his charity work. Of course many know him from his interaction with Colin Kaepernick and helping come up with “the kneel.”  We’ll discuss this all in the interview, plus he answers the question if he would ever run for office! 

00:00 - Intro
02:35 - Nate's Upbringing 
04:02 - Learning from a Mistake 
05:47 - Life Changing Moment 
07:10 - Army Basic Training 
08:25 - Special Forces Training 
10:35 - Down Time in the Army 
11:45 - Epiphany 
12:45 - Joining University of Texas Football 
15:13 - Seahawks & Pete Carroll 
18:41 - Colin Kaepernick & Kneeling 
22:18 - Roger Goodell & NFL 
25:30 - Gratitude & Living in America 
27:50 - Chasing Dreams 
30:25 - Upcoming Film/TV Projects 
31:40 - MVP & Waterboys 
33:58 - Running for Office 
34:55 - Wrap Up 

Nate Boyer website:
https://nateboyer.com

MVP website:
https://vetsandplayers.org

Waterboys website:
https://waterboys.org/conquering-kili/

Chuck Shute website:
https://chuckshute.com

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