Shan Foster is the all-time leading scorer in Vanderbilt history. His number is retired. He was named SEC Player of the Year, drafted by the Dallas Mavericks, and played professional basketball across four continents. But the story that made all of that possible starts long before any of that — in New Orleans, in an abusive household, learning how to survive by wearing different masks every single day.
In this episode, Shan breaks down the intangibles that built him — not the accolades, but the actual wiring underneath them. He talks about how an abusive stepfather, a friendship with a kid named Neil Jolly, seven workouts a day in high school, and a father who gave him a calendar before anyone was recruiting him, became the foundation for one of the most decorated careers in SEC history.
He also gets real about what nobody talks about — the identity crisis that hits when the game is over. Who are you when you're not "the guy" anymore? Shan goes deep on that, and on how a conversation with a mentor challenged him to do work that outlives him — leading him to co-found a charter school, fight violence against women, and become a keynote speaker on stages he never imagined.

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In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, Chris Spencer sits down with Janee’ Kassanavoid, one of the most powerful and inspiring throwers in the world.

Janee’ shares the mindset, discipline, and inner strength it takes to compete on the global stage, while also carrying the pride of her Comanche heritage into everything she does. From chasing big goals to handling pressure, overcoming setbacks, and learning how to trust the process, this conversation is packed with lessons for young athletes, parents, and coaches.

This episode is a reminder that greatness is not just about talent. It is about identity, resilience, consistency, and the intangible qualities that help athletes rise when the moment gets heavy.

Tap in to hear Janee’ Kassanavoid’s story and discover what intangibles drive her.

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Former Oregon Ducks wide receiver and Atlanta Falcons player Drew Davis joins Chris Spencer on the Intangible Podcast for a powerful conversation about football, identity, leadership, and life after the game.

Drew’s journey took him from Denver to the University of Oregon, where he was part of one of the most exciting eras in Ducks football, to the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons. But this episode goes deeper than stats, highlights, and football memories. Drew opens up about the mindset it takes to bet on yourself, the reality of being an undrafted free agent, and what young athletes need to understand about preparation, patience, and purpose.

Chris and Drew also talk about the transition athletes face when the game no longer defines them, why player development matters, and how the same intangibles that help you succeed on the field can guide you in life, leadership, family, and career.

For young athletes, parents, and coaches, this episode is a reminder that talent may open the door, but character, discipline, humility, and self-awareness are what help you stay ready when opportunity comes.

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