In this week’s episode of the Strive Sports Podcast, episode #08 of Season #01, host Keegan Hartman (@KeeganHartman1 via Twitter sits down with former Indianapolis Colts LB, and 2x USFL Champion with the Birmingham Stallions, LB Jonathan Newsome.

This week, Keegan Hartman and Jonathan "J-New" Newsome sit down to reflect on Newsome's storied career. From overcoming a multitude obstacles Newsome had faced off-the-field throughout his college career, to leading the Indianapolis Colts defense in sacks his rookie year (6.5 sacks), and even ranking 2nd in the NFL among rookies in total sacks [his rookie season] (2014).

Additionally, the duo navigates Newsome's come-up from Glenville, OH, growing up in inner-city Cleveland, attending Glenville High School, and playing high school football for an Ohio coaching legend, Ted Ginn Sr. (Yes, Ginn Sr. is the father of former Carolina Panthers' WR, Ted Ginn Jr.). Newsome discusses Coach Ginn's impact on himself, his teammates, and the town of Glenville.

Episode Timestamps:
00:01- Episode Intro
17:40- Icebreaker: J-New's Love for Music
25:45- Jonathan Newsome's Top 5 Artists: Male & Female R&B, Hip-Hop Artists
37:30- Keegan Hartman's Top 5 Artists: Male Hip-Hop Artists
40:00- Byway of Cleveland: Growing up in Glenville, Ohio
50:00- Tarblooder Bond: Coach Ginn's Impact
58:45- Royal Retros Promo: "Use Promo Code "STRIVE" to save 10% off!"
01:05:25- Best in the Midwest: How Ohio stacks up Against Other High School Football States
01:08:30- The Ohio State Buckeye Life
01:16:28- "Puff, puff, passin' knowledge."
01:27:02- 2014 NFL Draft Prep
01:35:39- "Hey, Rookie!": Making an Impact from the Jump
01:44:01- "Luck of the Draw": Playing with a Teammate like Andrew Luck
01:50:06- Life in Canada: Playing in the CFL
02:02:30- Merger Talk: Future Plans?
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