Next Role Show
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Hosted by Vernon Davis

The Next Role Show with Vernon Davis

Deep conversations about life after the game—unpacking how world-class athletes, founders, and creators navigate identity, entrepreneurship, media, and family while writing their next role.

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Episode 35Feb 5, 2025

From the Gridiron to the Screen – Isaac Keys' Next Role

with Isaac Keys

Former NFL linebacker turned acclaimed actor Isaac Keys joins Vernon Davis for an inspiring conversation about fearless reinvention. Keys breaks down the discipline required to transition from professional football to Hollywood, offering a raw look at self-doubt, grit, and the mindset shift necessary to compete in a new arena. From his role on 'Power Book IV: Force' to his ongoing evolution as a performer, Keys reveals the strategies behind building a second career from scratch and the inner resilience that drives his success.

Episode 35

From the Gridiron to the Screen – Isaac Keys' Next Role

with Isaac Keys

Live from YouTube

42:55
NFL to Hollywood transitionacting career advicegrowth mindset

42:55Feb 5, 2025

Episode 34Jan 29, 2025

From the Heartbreak of Super Bowl LI to Inspiring the Next Generation – Mohamed Sanu's Next Role

with Mohamed Sanu

NFL standout Mohamed Sanu sits down with Vernon Davis for a deeply personal episode covering emotional resilience, the pain of Super Bowl LI, and his mission to empower young athletes. Sanu discusses leadership, adversity, and how he transformed disappointment into purpose. This episode blends elite sports storytelling with motivational insights ideal for audiences searching for inspiration, mentorship, and high-performance mindset content.

Episode 34

From the Heartbreak of Super Bowl LI to Inspiring the Next Generation – Mohamed Sanu's Next Role

with Mohamed Sanu

Live from YouTube

51:12
Super Bowl LIathlete resiliencementorship and youth coaching

51:12Jan 29, 2025

Episode 33Jan 22, 2025

Rickey Smiley: The Real Stories Behind the Laughter

with Rickey Smiley

Legendary comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley joins Vernon Davis for a rare and vulnerable conversation that stretches far beyond comedy. Smiley shares the personal experiences, family challenges, and spiritual insights that shaped his life behind the scenes. His reflections on grief, growth, creativity, and community uplift create a powerful narrative that resonates far beyond entertainment.

Episode 33

Rickey Smiley: The Real Stories Behind the Laughter

with Rickey Smiley

Live from YouTube

50:17
comedian interviewsradio personality storiesgrief and healing

50:17Jan 22, 2025

Episode 32Jan 15, 2025

Jenna Bandy: Game Changer. Record Breaker. Storyteller.

with Jenna Bandy

Content creator, Guinness World Record holder, and former collegiate hooper Jenna Bandy joins Vernon Davis to discuss creativity, competition, and the new digital era of sports entertainment. Bandy breaks down her path to viral success, the business of social media, and how she has built an influential personal brand rooted in authenticity and athletic excellence.

Episode 32

Jenna Bandy: Game Changer. Record Breaker. Storyteller.

with Jenna Bandy

Live from YouTube

45:04
female athlete storiescontent creator strategysocial media growth

45:04Jan 15, 2025

Episode 31Jan 8, 2025

DeVon Franklin: Faith, Film & the Power of Reinvention

with DeVon Franklin

Producer, author, and spiritual thought leader DeVon Franklin joins Vernon Davis to explore the intersection of purpose, creativity, and transformation. Franklin discusses Hollywood, faith-based filmmaking, personal reinvention, and the discipline required to lead with integrity in high-pressure industries. His insights into identity, spirituality, and self-renewal make this a deeply motivational and highly searchable episode.

Episode 31

DeVon Franklin: Faith, Film & the Power of Reinvention

with DeVon Franklin

Live from YouTube

48:42
faith-based filmmakingHollywood productionpersonal reinvention

48:42Jan 8, 2025

Episode 30Jan 1, 2025

Delanie Walker on What It Really Takes to Evolve Beyond the Game

with Delanie Walker

Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker joins Vernon Davis for a grounded and candid conversation about identity, discipline, and evolving beyond a life of professional football. Walker opens up about his upbringing, emotional resilience, financial literacy, and how athletes can redefine success once the cheers stop. His wisdom offers unparalleled SEO value for topics related to athlete development, mindset training, and second-career transformation.

Episode 30

Delanie Walker on What It Really Takes to Evolve Beyond the Game

with Delanie Walker

Live from YouTube

49:55
NFL player developmentfinancial literacy for athleteslife after football

49:55Jan 1, 2025

Episode 29Dec 10, 2024

Shar Jackson: Moesha Memories, Martial Arts & Her Love for Cookbooks

with Shar Jackson

Shar rewinds to the Moesha days, teaches Vernon martial arts breathing, and shares why cooking keeps her centered.

Episode 29

Shar Jackson: Moesha Memories, Martial Arts & Her Love for Cookbooks

with Shar Jackson

Live from YouTube

48:38
ActingFamilyWellness

48:38Dec 10, 2024

Episode 28Nov 26, 2024

Vernon x Ryan Sickler: Comedy, Craft, and Reinvention

with Ryan Sickler

Ryan Sickler flips the mic on Vernon with lessons from working clubs, building podcasts, and showing up for family.

Episode 28

Vernon x Ryan Sickler: Comedy, Craft, and Reinvention

with Ryan Sickler

Live from YouTube

47:09
ComedyPodcastingStorytelling

47:09Nov 26, 2024

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Highlight

From Miami to Super Bowl Champion — Sinorice Moss Opens Up About His Journey and What Came Next

In this powerful episode of The Next Role Show, Vernon Davis sits down with former NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion Sinorice Moss for an in-depth conversation that blends sports history, personal growth, and post-career evolution. Moss opens up about his rise from Miami’s legendary football culture, the mental toughness required to thrive at the professional level, and the lesser-known challenges athletes face long after the stadium lights fade. His reflections on perseverance, identity, and reinvention make this episode essential listening for athletes, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating major shifts in life or career.

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About Next Role

Where the next chapter gets scripted

The Next Role Show is Vernon Davis' front-row seat to the reinvention game. Each week, Vernon sits down with athletes, founders, and creative powerhouses navigating what happens after the bright lights fade.

We unpack the messy middle: identity shifts, building companies, taking media seats, raising families, and staying grounded. Real talk, playbook insights, and the receipts to prove it.

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About the host

Vernon Davis

Super Bowl Champion, actor, investor, and forever student of reinvention.

16 seasons in the NFL • 2x Pro Bowler • Team USA Olympian

Now starring on the big screen, co-founding production companies, and guiding athletes into tech, media, and hospitality ventures.

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