Mike McDaniel

This podcast dives into the fascinating journey of NFL head coach Mike McDaniel, from his quirky personality to his rise from an aspiring player to a successful coach. It explores his unconventional path to the NFL, family ties to the league, and the evolution of his coaching techniques, showcasing his unique rise to success in the football world.

Mike McDaniel, head coach of the Miami Dolphins and former Yale graduate, shares his unique journey in the NFL. He discusses overcoming a drinking problem that nearly derailed his career, highlighting how adversity shaped his coaching style. McDaniel emphasizes the importance of leading with authenticity and vulnerability, fostering a strong team culture, and the vital role of empathy in coaching. He also explores how personal experiences inform his philosophy, redefining success as a balance of resilience and authenticity.

The Nuggets take a 2-1 lead and Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic are on fire. We talk NBA Finals and SCF with a slight detour (00:00:00-00:22:51). Zion gets put on blast and Ja Morant has a new defense (00:22:51-00:37:21). LIV clean up and the Vikings seem to be rebuilding (00:37:21-00:40:34). Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel joins the show to talk about his career, running the football, Tua, and whether or not he vaped on the sideline (00:40:34-01:42:17). We review Linsanity 38 at the Garden and finish with Fyre fest of the week (01:42:17-02:07:25).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take