Andrew Hawkins/Troy Jones on the future of VR gaming, Chris Johnson: Coffee Maven

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman welcome special guests Andrew Hawkins and Troy Jones, and Chris “CJ2K” Johnson. The start out talking with Andrew and Troy about their flourishing sports technology and gaming company “Status Pro.” As co-owners they discuss their latest success and how they secured $20 million in funding for their quest to be the go-to place for first-person virtual sports gaming. And Peanut shares his experience playing their football game. The guys also share how the future of “Status Pro” could include other games. Later, the guys sit down with former running back Chris Johnson. He shares stories of the signature game from his 2,000-yard rushing season, and whether he can still run a 4.24 40-yard dash. Chris also gets into his ventures after football, which is highlighted by his coffee business “Just Love.”

 

Time codes:

1:07 - Troy Jones and Andrew Hawkins are introduced

3:19 - Troy and Andrew discuss what’s next for “Status Pro”

9:48 - Troy discusses his film and TV projects

11:22 - Troy and Andrew discuss the future of virtual reality

16:13 - End of interview with Troy Jones and Andrew Hawkins

17:10 - Chris Johnson is introduced

18:04 - Chris explains how running a 4.24 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine changed his draft prospects

19:24 - Peanut and Chris talk about Peanut’s record setting game against the Titans

21:19 - Chris talks about the highlight of his 2,000-yard rushing season

24:05 - Chris shares the list of current players he believes could rush for 2,000 yards

27:12 - Chris explains how he started investing in coffee shops

30:41 - Chris shares the challenges of running a coffee shop

32:12 - Chris shares his welcome to the NFL moment

33:33 - Roman asks Chris how fast he could run a 40-yard dash today

34:59 - Chris talks about the Smash and Dash podcast he co-hosts with LenDale White

36:41 - Chris shares his personal Mount Rushmore

39:44 - End of Chris Johnson interview

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