About this episodeAndrew Hawkins and Joe Thomas discuss their dual identities as athletes from Wisconsin and Ohio, announce a st…AI summary
Andrew Hawkins and Joe Thomas discuss their dual identities as athletes from Wisconsin and Ohio, announce a star-studded guest list for the 100th episode of the Tomahawk Show, and share stories about football hits, WWE potential, and NFL terminology. The conversation highlights the physical toll of football, the unique culture of the NFL locker room, and provides specific recommendations for pain relief and entertainment.
Key takeaways 5
Dual Citizenship Identity: Joe Thomas identifies as a 'dual citizen' of Wisconsin (childhood) and Ohio (adulthood/NFL career), while Andrew Hawkins identifies as a dual citizen of Pennsylvania (birth/college) and Ohio (NFL career), illustrating how professional sports can reshape personal identity.
Concussion vs. Repetitive Trauma: Joe Thomas clarifies that CTE is primarily caused by repetitive sub-concussive hits (common for linemen) rather than single concussive blows, correcting a common misconception about the primary cause of the disease.
NFL Terminology Culture: Terms like 'seeing ghosts' (seeing things that aren't there) and 'chasing ghosts' (worrying about hypothetical defensive plays that won't happen) are common offensive lineman lingo that often confuses non-players but is standard in locker rooms.
WWE Potential for NFL Players: Joe Thomas suggests NFL players are well-suited for WWE due to their physical conditioning and existing experience as 'showmen' who must display personality off the field, noting conversations with Hulk Hogan about potential synergy.
Pain Management Strategy: Joe Thomas endorses Omax Health's roll-on CBD products for managing joint pain and stiffness from his NFL career, specifically noting relief within 10 minutes and lasting up to 8 hours.
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“I always think of myself as kind of like a dual citizen... I lived in my entire childhood in Wisconsin and then when I turned 22 I got drafted by the Browns and lived the majority of my adulthood in Cleveland in Ohio.”
▶ 0:57Joe Thomas explaining his connection to both Wisconsin and Ohio.
“CTE is caused by repetitive trauma not the one concussive blow anymore... it's just those repetitive sub-concussive hits that linemen get all the time.”
▶ 19:50Joe Thomas correcting the misconception about what causes CTE.
“Embrace the suck... as an offensive lineman your job sucks you have no glory whatsoever. The only thing you can do on game day is get penalties or give up big plays.”
Joe Thomas describing the unglamorous reality of being an offensive lineman.
“I'm not a cucumber scientist but they sure are in a pickle.”
▶ 38:07Andrew Hawkins using the weekly catchphrase to comment on the Chargers' stadium situation.
“You have all these issues that you deal with together as a football player and you even have your own terminology and lingo that's very common... unless you live a year in an NFL players shoes you have no concept.”
▶ 29:51Joe Thomas explaining why NFL players resist media access to locker rooms.
Chapters & Sections (31)▼
0:00Dual Citizenship and Personal Identitychapter3
0:00Dual Citizenship and Personal Identity
2:00Childhood Memories and Personal Anecdotes
3:30Childhood Accidents and Injuries
4:56Podcast Introduction and Sponsorship Announcementchapter2
4:56Podcast Introduction and Sponsorship Announcement
7:29CBD Pain Relief and Muscle Recovery
9:14Cleveland Browns Legends and NFL Historychapter2
9:14Cleveland Browns Legends and NFL History
11:15Celebrating 100th Episode with NFL Personalities
13:32Browns 2014 Season and Tomahawk Show Discussionchapter3
13:32Browns 2014 Season and Tomahawk Show Discussion
15:06Notable Hits in Football Career
16:30Executing a Zone Play with a Smoke Screen
19:25Concussions and Trauma in Footballchapter3
19:25Concussions and Trauma in Football
21:06WWE Promotion Synergy and Potential Football Player Involvement
22:19Wrestling Entrance Ideas and Hangover Remedies
23:31Curing Hangovers with Food and Drinkschapter2
23:31Curing Hangovers with Food and Drinks
25:25Comparing Football Positions and Player Abilities
27:59NFL Linemen Culture and Identitychapter2
27:59NFL Linemen's Secret Society and Identity
29:51NFL Terminology and Mental Preparation Strategies
32:18Punishment for Interrupting on Run-Pass Optionchapter6
32:18Punishment for Interrupting on Run-Pass Option
34:34NFL Quarterbacks' Mobility and Passing Requirements
36:51Evaluating Quarterbacks in Modern NFL
38:55NFL Team Relocation and Stadium Concerns
40:11The Art of Crafting Catchphrases and Memes
41:43Humorous Story of Misuse of Emergency Services
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