Will Cain Country Patrick Bet-David: The Truth About Trump Nobel Peace Prize Snub (ft. Cody Campbell and Patrick Bet-David)
Oct 10, 2025
Join Cody Campbell, a former college football player turned energy mogul, as he dives into the future of college sports and the need for policy reform, including the impact of NIL on smaller programs. Meanwhile, Patrick Bet-David, an entrepreneur and political commentator, shares his thoughts on the recent wildfire controversy, the divisive state of American politics, and the implications of Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize snub. Together, they tackle pressing societal issues and challenge the status quo.
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From NFL To Permian Success
- Cody Campbell described transitioning from a short NFL career to founding an oil company by leveraging real estate instincts and West Texas contacts.
- He and partner John Sellers built Double Eagle by assembling leases, flipping blocks, then drilling wells and scaling over 17 years.
College Sports As National Opportunity
- Cody says college sports provide lifetime opportunities and leadership pathways beyond the few who turn pro.
- He argues preserving non-revenue sports matters for communities and corporate leadership pipelines.
Matador Club Funding Engine
- Cody told how he, John Sellers, and Gary Peterson launched Texas Tech's NIL Collective to backstop a strategic plan for recruiting.
- Their fundraising and alignment with staff turned donor dollars into targeted roster and facility investments.
