Nigus "Goose" Solomon Kidane is the CEO & Co-Founder of soccer training platform, Golden Booty Academy. He sits down with Justin and Stefan to discuss his journey as an Ethiopian immigrant, the motivations behind his love for football, and the successes and struggles of being an entrepreneur in the sports industry.

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Stefan opens with a monologue addressing the fires that have devastated Los Angeles County before him and Justin start the show (4:10). They do a deep dive into five musicians they've been listening to lately along with their favorite album from that artist and favorite song from that album (7:40). Then, the two discuss the importance of incorporating mobility into your routine as an athlete and healthy individual (30:40) before dissecting Justin's approach to coaching European football (27:10).

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Justin Wolfe and Stefan Jones intro the show with their reactions to Kendrick Lamar's surprise release for his new album, "GNX" (2:00) and have a quick check-in with each other about how they've been lately in the midst of Q4 2024 (11:00). They then get into how your physical health impacts your mental health (14:30) and how that can affect your ability to manage the ebbs & flows of your career in sports, music and entertainment (16:00). They discuss the importance of practicing acceptance in life (24:00), nourishing relationships with coworkers/teammates in a healthy way (25:30), and make a distinction between knowing when to just listen and support and when to offer advice (27:00). They close out the show sharing their experiences with therapy (29:30) and being vulnerable about the biggest mental health adversity they've faced and how to overcome those when they arise (37:00).