In The Front Row welcomes former NFL linebacker Vinson Smith!

Vinson Smith takes us through an incredible football journey that began at East Carolina University and led to a Super Bowl XXVII championship with the Dallas Cowboys.

In this conversation, Vinson discusses what it was like joining one of the most talented teams in NFL history and why the Cowboys' legendary success wasn't just about talent—it was about an unmatched work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Vinson shares how he earned a starting role on a championship roster, started in Super Bowl XXVII, and learned firsthand from some of the greatest players and coaches the game has ever seen.

He also reflects on his trade to the Chicago Bears, where he took the lessons learned in Dallas and elevated his game, playing some of the best football of his NFL career.

Playing football at East Carolina University

Winning Super Bowl XXVII with the Dallas Cowboys

Earning a starting linebacker position on a championship team

The culture and work ethic that made the Cowboys dynasty special

What made Jimmy Johnson such a great coach

Playing alongside Emmitt Smith

Why Charles Haley was the best player on the team when he arrived

Taking his game to another level with the Chicago Bears

️ Life lessons from a long NFL career

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The 1986 New York Mets remain one of the most unforgettable teams in baseball history, and few people can tell those stories better than World Series Champion Roger McDowell.

In this episode of In The Front Row Podcast, Roger joins us alongside author and former MLB scout Doug Feldmann to discuss their new book HOT FOOT: My Hijinks and Upside-Down Life with the 1986 World Champion New York Mets.

We dive into:

Life inside the legendary 1986 Mets clubhouse
Behind-the-scenes stories from one of baseball's most colorful teams
Keith Hernandez, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, and more
Roger's journey through Major League Baseball
The funniest stories that made it into HOT FOOT
Doug Feldmann's experience helping bring Roger's story to life
Lessons from baseball, leadership, and life

Whether you're a lifelong Mets fan, a baseball history enthusiast, or just love great sports stories, this conversation delivers laughs, memories, and incredible behind-the-scenes moments from one of baseball's most iconic eras.

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