Something Genuine S2E1: Mike Golic Jr. on Attack on Titan, Invincible, and Rebuilding After Setbacks

Former NFL player and broadcaster Mike Golic Jr. joins Something Genuine for a conversation about anime fandom, football, broadcasting, burnout, self-worth, and rebuilding your life after setbacks. We discuss: ⚡ Dragon Ball Z and Toonami nostalgia 🏈 Anime in NFL locker rooms 📺 Watching Death Note with future NFL draft picks 🎙️ Transitioning from football into broadcasting 💭 Failure, insecurity, and starting over 🔥 Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, Invincible, and more ‪@mgolicjr‬ was thoughtful, funny, and surprisingly vulnerable throughout this conversation, and I think this episode perfectly captures the heart of what Something Genuine hopes to be. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations this season:    / @beneaththetangles   Guest Info: Mike Golic Jr. is a former football player and current sports broadcaster, analyst, and podcast host known for his past work with ESPN and currently with TNT Sports and Notre Dame. YouTube: ‪@mgolicjr‬ X/Twitter: https://x.com/mikegolicjr Instagram:   / mikegolicjr   TikTok:   / mgolicjr   Connect with Beneath the Tangles: Website: https://beneaththetangles.com YouTube: ‪@BeneaththeTanglesOfficial‬ Twitter/X: https://x.com/thetangles Instagram:   / beneaththetangles   ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Montage and Welcome 02:05 Introducing Mike Golic Jr. 04:03 Dragon Ball Z, Toonami, and Childhood Nostalgia 06:19 Watching Anime During NFL Draft Prep 10:20 Setbacks and Challenges 11:05 Attack on Titan and Morally Gray Stories 15:13 The Art of Broadcasting and Learning from Dad 21:48 Fantasy Focus, Chiney Ogwumike, Mina Kimes, and More 28:01 Leaving ESPN 32:52 Why Athletes Relate to Anime + Nerds in the Locker Room 35:58 Mike's Mount Rushmore of Anime 39:55 Other Broadcasters That Like Anime? 41:43 A Frieren Tattoo? 44:45 Why Invincible is So Good 49:00 An Athlete That Mike is in Awe Of 53:59 Mike Golic, Hall of Famer 55:38 Closing Thoughts