On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with the show’s producer, Danny Sellers, to talk about the new rules and limits around paying student athletes --how they’ll affect college football rosters and how players approach increasingly lucrative NIL deals.

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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong sits down with multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuck. They talk about how Gary's lifelong passions have driven his business moves: from cards and collectibles to his dream of owning an NFL franchise - specifically the New York Jets--and how he--or anyone--can plot a course to get there.

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The information provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified financial and/or legal professional before making any legal or financial decisions or investments.

Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.

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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong is joined by regular contributor Jabari Young (Forbes) to talk about Kawhi Leonard's alleged no-work, multi-million dollar endorsement deal with Aspiration. They explore what favorable endorsement deals and offers can look like from the player’s perspective, and bring in some context fans might be missing.

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Editor: David Caputo

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The information provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified financial and/or legal professional before making any legal or financial decisions or investments.

Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.

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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong is joined by John Celenza, Founder & CEO of Cizzle Brands Inc. With the launch of Cizzle’s new hydration product, CWENCH, they explore the strategy behind scaling a CPG brand and the role endorsements play in driving growth and visibility.

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T. Rowe Price proudly sponsors No Free Lunch. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect those of T. Rowe Price. Their sponsorship supports the platform and does not imply endorsement of specific content or perspectives.

The information provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified financial and/or legal professional before making any legal or financial decisions or investments.

Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.

#nfl #money #finance

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It's officially football season! And on this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong and show' producer Danny Sellers chat about the latest news affecting the bank accounts of players, owners, and fans. Plus--they do a No Free Lunch fantasy draft to pick the highest- earning game of the 2025 season.

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Host: Ndamukong Suh

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Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.

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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong talks with his friend and performance coach Keith D'Amelio, who's worked with elite athletes across sports and leagues through his company Heretic Performance. How much does it cost to optimize an athlete's performance? Or a team's? They also discuss the value of players' biometric data, and how they can leverage it.

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Host: Ndamukong Suh

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Producer: Danny Sellers

Editor: David Caputo

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T. Rowe Price proudly sponsors No Free Lunch. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect those of T. Rowe Price. Their sponsorship supports the platform and does not imply endorsement of specific content or perspectives.

The information provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified financial and/or legal professional before making any legal or financial decisions or investments.

Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.

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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong is joined by Berna Anat: author, financial literacy coach, and our newest contributor! They discuss how, as first-generation kids, financial literacy was hard to come by--and the reality of being the family breadwinner as a twenty-something.

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Producer: Danny Sellers

Editor: David Caputo

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The information provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified financial and/or legal professional before making any legal or financial decisions or investments.

Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.

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On this episode of No Free Lunch, Ndamukong is joined by John Hope Bryant, founder and head of Operation HOPE. They discuss Bryant’s own road to success and his view - laid out in his recent article in Time—that the U.S. needs to develop a farm system for youth to learn trades—much the way we’re developing our next generation of athletes.

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Host: Ndamukong Suh

Executive Producer: Grace Piro Delia and Andrea Scott

Producer: Danny Sellers

Editor: David Caputo

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Ndamukong Suh

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T. Rowe Price proudly sponsors No Free Lunch. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect those of T. Rowe Price. Their sponsorship supports the platform and does not imply endorsement of specific content or perspectives.

The information provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified financial and/or legal professional before making any legal or financial decisions or investments.

Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.

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