Season two of Something Genuine begins with a conversation about identity, reinvention, and the unexpected places where people find connection.
TNT college football broadcaster, retired player, Notre Dame sports podcaster, and football analyst, Mike Golic, Jr., joins the series to discuss anime fandom, football culture, broadcasting, and what it felt like to start over after the structure and certainty of athletics disappeared. Along the way, we talk about Toonami-era nostalgia, NFL hopefuls bonding over Death Note, the emotional challenge of transitioning careers, and why stories like Dragon Ball Z, Attack on Titan, and Invincible resonate so strongly with athletes and competitors alike.
Mike was thoughtful, funny, humble, and deeply reflective throughout the conversation, and I think this episode perfectly captures what Something Genuine hopes to be at its best: honest conversations that move beyond labels and remind us that there are human stories behind every career, platform, and public persona.
Watch the full episode below, subscribe to us on YouTube, and thank you again for joining us for season two!
