Glue Guys

Alex Smith, Shane Battier, Ravi Gupta
glueguys@joincolossus.com

Booking Overview

Glue Guys pairs high-profile sports leadership experience with practical business/team leadership lessons. For PR bookings, it’s a strong platform for leaders and athletes turned executives who can translate competition-level lessons into actionable culture and performance insights.

Metrics

Episodes: 72

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

30s Ad: 66 - 80, 60s Ad: 78 - 91

Contact Information

glueguys@joincolossus.com

Host

Alex Smith - NFL quarterback known for leadership, resilience, and preparation; later transitioned into executive/leadership work and public speaking focused on performance and growth.

Shane Battier - Former NBA player and team-leadership standout, later an author/speaker/analyst focused on teamwork, culture, and how high-IQ roles contribute to winning.

Ravi Gupta - Business and leadership contributor with a focus on translating competitive mindset and team dynamics into organizational leadership and development.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
High-level sports leadership/experience (coaches, elite athletes, championship-level performers) who can connect lessons to broader workplace/team leadership; occasionally notable business leaders with strong team-culture/performance relevance.
Required Achievements:  
Championship/Playoff experience as player or coach, Recognized leadership roles (head coach/defensive coordinator/executive-level involvement), Published work or high visibility as a commentator/speaker (common but not required)

Recent Guest Discussions

Ryan Fitzpatrick - Journeyman NFL Career, Leadership In Quarterback Rooms, Surviving Team Changes, Staying Ready

Rex Ryan - Building Tough Teams, Leadership And Culture, Confidence, Coaching Philosophies And Player Relationships

Recent Topics

Leadership, Teamwork, Resilience, Culture, Performance, Strategy, Coaching, Mindset, High Performance, Business

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Glue Guys
:

The Real Reason Greatness Lasts - [Glue Guys, Ep. 69]

May 19, 2026

Why do some people stay great for decades while others burn out? The guys dive into the psychology of longevity — through the lens of LeBron James, Steph Curry, Tom Brady, and their own careers in sports and business. The conversation moves from the will to prepare, to burning bright versus burning long, to why elite competitors keep going even after they’ve already accomplished everything.

What Great Teams Learn From Heartbreak - [Glue Guys, Ep. 68]

April 10, 2026

What do great teams actually learn from heartbreak? The guys use Duke’s devastating loss to UConn as the starting point for a bigger conversation about pain, leadership, resilience, and what it takes to come back stronger.

Inside the Career of the Ultimate NFL Journeyman: Ryan Fitzpatrick - [Glue Guys, Ep. 67]

March 12, 2026

Ryan Fitzpatrick joins Glue Guys for a deep dive into one of the most unique quarterback careers in NFL history. In this episode, Fitz shares stories from across his career — including life in NFL quarterback rooms, the challenges of constantly changing teams, what it takes to survive nearly two decades in the league, and the mindset required to stay ready for every opportunity.

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