Russell Wilson's DangerTalk Podcast

Seahawks & Bills game recap. Mike Tyson joins the show to discuss his upcoming fight with Roy Jones Jr, the impact of Muhammad Ali, and being “Great”

Episode Summary

Russell and Jeff start off the show by discussing the Seahawks loss to Buffalo this past weekend. Russell talks about having Jamal Adams back, and the addition of Carlos Dunlap before previewing the Seahawks upcoming game against the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday. Mike Tyson joins the show to discuss his upcoming fight against Roy Jones Jr. on November 28th. Russell and Mike talk about Mike’s childhood, the impact Muhammad Ali had on him, and his desire to be great. Lastly, the guys run the 2-minute drill to conclude the interview.

Episode Notes

(0:50) Russell and Jeff start the show by discussing the Seahawks’ loss to Buffalo. Russell admits that he made a few uncharacteristic mistakes “trying to make something happen”. Russell talks about what it was like to have Jamal Adams back on the field, and how Carlos Dunlap immediately helped the team after he joined them last week. (8:40) Jeff asks Russell what he expects out of the Seahawks upcoming game with the Los Angeles Rams.

(9:45) Mike Tyson, the youngest boxer ever to win a heavyweight title, joins the show! Russell asks Mike how he has been preparing for his upcoming fight against Roy Jones Jr., scheduled for November 28th. Russell tells the story of the last time he saw Mike, when he was in France training with Serena Williams. (18:35) Russell asks Mike about his childhood, specifically his upbringing in Brooklyn, New York. Mike talks about his first professional loss and his mindset afterwards; he describes how he was able to motivate himself to win another championship. 

(30:45) Russell and Mike agree that the mental aspect of each of their respective sports is more important than the physical aspect. They transition to talking about the difference between “being great” and “being good”. Mike then gives Russell some insight into his Foundation – the Mike Tyson Cares Foundation. 

(46:55) Jeff rejoins the conversation to lead the guys through the 2-minute drill. (56:25) After Mike leaves the show the guys recap the interview, and make their predictions for how they see Mike’s upcoming fight playing out.