Miami Dolphin, Blake Ferguson, joins the Like A Farmer family. After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child, he followed his dream of becoming a professional athlete and getting drafted to the NFL.
Now, Blake is preparing to marry the farmer's daughter, an experience that has impacted his perspective on where his food comes from. His soon-to-be father-in-law, a cattle farmer, has shown him the hard work that goes into raising livestock.
Tune in to hear Blake's journey from overcoming health challenges to excelling on the field all while becoming friends with Jelly Roll.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Overcoming Adversity and Finding Opportunities
00:04:04 - Growing up in Alpharetta, Georgia
00:08:14 - Growing an Appreciation for the Farmer Lifestyle
00:12:37 - The Bitter Rivalry with Buffalo and Dolphins
00:15:00 - Overcoming Adversity: Living with Type 1 Diabetes
00:17:16 - Overcoming Adversity with Type 1 Diabetes
00:21:46 - Overcoming Diabetes Challenges
00:26:11 - Passing the Baton and Dream Fishing Trips
00:30:35 - Beers with the Boys and Football Memories
00:35:34 - Remembering the 2019 Season and Meeting Jelly Roll
00:40:17 - Meeting Jelly Roll
00:44:53 - Football Fandom Memories
00:49:18 - Choosing LSU as the Best School
00:53:49 - Reflections on Winning a National Championship
00:58:35 - Finding Someone Special in Your Best Friend
01:03:06 - Memories and Stories from the NFL Draft Experience
01:07:53 - The Challenges of Free Agency and Building a New Defence
01:12:15 - Thank You for Tuning In
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1 июл 2024
