Rich Kleiman sits down with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf to talk his departure from Seattle, the Steelers’ championship mindset and building chemistry with Aaron Rodgers. DK reveals how changing teams impacted him both on and off the field, dives into his personal training routines and shares lessons learned from legendary coaches like Mike Tomlin and Pete Carroll. The pair also touch on Metcalf’s approach to setting goals, his motivations beyond football, adapting to new playbooks and staying true to his physical playing style.

Plus, Rich rants about Major League Baseball and explains how increased star-power and marquee events have saved America’s pastime from becoming a thing of the past.

(0:46) Welcome back to Network

(1:13) MLB is back

(4:20) DK Metcalf on move from Seahawks to Steelers

(12:14) DK Metcalf talks playing with Aaron Rodgers

In the debut episode of Network with Rich Kleiman, Rich welcomes New York Giants Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan for a wide-ranging conversation on his professional football career and how he built a business empire off the field. Strahan details his late start in football, the self-discipline that shaped his journey and the key moments that defined his NFL career—culminating in the Giants’ legendary 2007 Super Bowl run. The duo dives into everything from leadership lessons from Lawrence Taylor to the grind of Strahan’s post-NFL media success on FOX, Good Morning America, and more.

Plus, Rich shares his thoughts on the ‘GOAT’ debate and why sports fans should consider context before anointing an athlete as the ‘GOAT.’

(0:21) Welcome to Network

(1:02) The ‘GOAT’ debate

(7:16) Michael Strahan on his football journey

(41:26) Michael Strahan talks life after NFL

Join Boardroom co-founder Rich Kleiman weekly for candid conversations with top athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and innovators. Get their unique stories, strategic insights, and the cultural factors shaping their success the worlds of sports, music & business.

Network with Rich Kleiman premieres Thursday, Sep 4th.

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