Chapter LIX is making the road bigger than you found it. Derrick welcomes Rayshon Payton to the program. Rayshon is the Vice President for Government Affairs for the National Venture Capitalist Association. He is also the co-chairman of the First Tee National Alumni Advisory Council. Rayshon talks about growing up in Oklahoma City. He speaks on the coaches and mentors he had with First Tee Metropolitan Oklahoma City. He shares about his collegiate golf career at Oklahoma City College and wanting to pursue a law degree at the University of Oklahoma. Rayshon also reflects on how getting a White House internship changed his life. Plus, he talks about working in the Biden-Harris Administration and what he learned working under Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester, Rep. Kendra Horn and Representative Mike McIntyre. Finally, the guys also express what they want to see from Congress after the 2026 Election. Derrick and Rayshon also reflect on serving on the First Tee National Alumni Advisory Council. They also reflect on their trip to Charlotte, NC last year. Before the interview, Derrick reflects on attending his high school reunion, getting you to vote and the exciting conclusion to the 2026 WNBA Finals. Plus, he honors the lives of activist Dolores Huerta and actor Sir Patrick Stewart.Follow Rayshon on Instagram: @potuswiththemotusLike and Subscribe to the channel! Follow the podcast on Social Media: @CFTUDPOD For voting resources: https://oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.html, https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources.

Hello Humans, it has been awhile. This is Chapter LVIII. Derrick shares his excitement as the Golden State Valkyries are looking to win their first WNBA Championship in only their second season.

He also gives his take on the following sports topics.

49ers starting their season 5-0 and what moves they could make to contend for a Super Bowl.

The San Jose Sharks starting off their season at 4-3.

His expectations on the Golden State Warriors, plus his college football predictions for Week 6.

The controversy surrounding the Hollister High School football team and their cancellation of their season.

He shares his tribute to professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley who passed away on September 27.

Chapter 57 is all about living with grief. Matthew Williams is our special guest for our podcast.

Matthew currently works as a ticket operations associate for Gametime and a guest services representative for Levi's Stadium.

Matt shares how he pushed through multiple deaths in his family to graduate high school and how manages his grief. He also shares how he grew out of his comfort zone at San Jose State University.

Plus, he shares the best advice his late father shared with him. Also, Derrick and Matt talk about the genesis of their friendship from KSJS FM. The boys share their state of the union on the San Francisco 49ers, San Jose State Football and San Francisco Giants.

Before the interview, Derrick shares his opinion on the Macklemore getting kicked off the Ed Sheeran tour plus Oasis announcing their world tour in 2027.

He also shares his excitement on this week's Pure Insurance Championship.

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NFL season has officially arrived. Derrick shares his thoughts on the 49ers season plus some of the off the field controversies surrounding the team.

Derrick also shares his thoughts on the Western Michigan vs Michigan controversial finish plus the drama surrounding the LSU Tigers football.

To close the show, Derrick shares his near death experience while returning from a friends wedding.

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Chapter 55 is about taking a leap into the deep end without hesitation. Derrick welcomes Noah Bermea to the show. Noah is the co-host of the @thenpplive podcast. Noah shares how he became a fan of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears.

He also talks about how his mom inspired him to graduate with two degrees from the University of Oregon.Noah also shares his favorite memories attending Oregon athletic events and his expectations of the Ducks football team in 2026. Plus, he also talks about starting a podcast with Patrick Abadilla and their goals for the show.Before the interview at 16:33, Derrick talks about his expectations for the IndyCar race in Washington D.C. this weekend and his expectations for his local college football teams in the San Francisco Bay Area. He rants about the delays in announcing Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. Derrick closes the show to honor actress Hayden Panettiere who passed away on August 16.Follow Noah on X & Instagram: @NoahBermeaFollow the NPP Live on Social Media: @thenpplive Follow the podcast on Social Media: @CFTUDPOD If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, confidential, free, 24/7/365 help is available.Call or text 988Chat at 988lifeline.org

The calendar turns to August as Chapter 54 is written. Derrick shares his experience speaking at a local back to school event in Salinas. He also talks about the importance of giving back to your community. Derrick shares his first and only loss as captain in the GBH CUP.

Derrick also shares his expectations on the 49ers this season plus talking about another TEMU Athletics rebuild. He also talks about the controversy surrounding the WNBA regarding Sophie Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes competing in women's sports.

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It is the season finale of Birdies & Banter. Patrick and Derrick share their thoughts on Ryan Fox winning the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Plus, they share their thoughts on this major golf season and what they look forward to the rest of this season and 2027.Like and Subscribe to Patrick's podcast: ⁨@thenpplive⁩ What did you think of Ryan Fox winning the Claret Jug? Drop your thoughts below.

Derrick and Patrick from the @thenpplive share their preview of the 154th Open Championship. The guys share who they think will win the Claret Jug plus who wins the FIFA World Cup this weekend.Like and subscribe to @thenpplive . Drop your predictions below on who will win the Claret Jug?