Tim Tebow Is Part Of A Big-Name Event Coming To Boston
“Haven’t seen this many cameras since we signed Tebow,” Bill Belichick said during an episode of Apple TV’s The Dynasty. That may have been in 2013, but now Tim Tebow will be returning to the Boston area as part of big-name lineup at the LIFE SURGE event.
“A one-day life-changing event where thousands of local Christians gather to learn why and how to create and multiply financial resources for Kingdom impact,” LIFE SURGE explains about their experience.
In Boston, this takes place at Boston University’s Agganis Arena on Saturday, June 22. It’s an all day event that runs from 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Tebow is part of a long list of celebrities from all areas of entertainment that are on the agenda to be there.
There will be speakers and musical performances at Agganis Arena. Here is who is scheduled to attend.
- Kelsey Grammer, actor, producer, director
- Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty
- Priscilla Shirer, speaker and author
- Ed Mylett, mindset and performance coach
- Donnie Bolder Jr, musician, singer-songwriter
- The Benham Brothers, Kingdon entrepreneurs
Then, there will be two musical performances. Both Natalie Grant and Jeremy Camp are scheduled to perform. There are currently four different levels of ticket options. They range from executive to VIP to ultimate. Prices can be as low as $27 (plus fees) and as high as $497. The ultimate ticket package includes a photo opportunity with Tebow.
“By bringing together some of the top Christian speakers, business minds, entrepreneurs, and worship teams, our hope is to create an atmosphere of transformation,” LIFE SURGE says. During the day, the speakers and itinerary aims to encourage all ticketholders to be exactly who they are. The program is designed to be a community feel where the audience can worship and fellowships together.
Prior to the event in Boston, this tour will also take place in Tulsa, OK, Hampton, VA, Kent, WA and Raleigh, NC this spring.
If you are wondering what else Tim Tebow has been up to since he retired from the NFL, he has kept himself quite busy. Tebow has written numerous books and is a NY Time best-selling author. The former Heisman Trophy winner, and two-time college football national champion is also been an analyst for college football and the SEC.
Tebow spent the 2013 NFL season with the New England Patriots after a year with the New York Jets, and two years with the Denver Broncos. His time in New England was brief, as Tebow was only on the roster in the pre-season, and was cut by the team prior to the 2013 regular season beginning.
5 Retired Athletes Crushing It With Their Podcasts
“Everyone has a podcast now,” seems to be a typical response when the topic comes up. Maybe that’s true, or more so, that the ability to have the resources to create own is easier. However, some retired professional athletes are finding a great next chapter to their career through impactful podcasts and media platforms.
Still, that does not mean anyone can do it well. The question becomes, how do you sift through and find those that are really doing it right? Aside from what is spoon fed to you through social media, certain athletes have trusted their knowledge and experience of the game to carry them to conversational success.
What Is The Criteria For Compiling This Retired Athletes Podcast List?
Well, for starters they need to be legitimate former professional athletes. Meaning, they played in their respective sport at a high-level for a long duration of time.
Next, we’re looking for athletes who do this regularly now as a consistent means. In addition, the preference is for their subject matters to have a direct focus. For example, a former NFL star talking about football.
With the exception of Pat McAfee, there are not a ton of athletes (other than Michael Strahan) that can successfully cast a wide net and engage their audience on any topic under the sun. Sure, it can be done. But for this list, the preference is largely for the premise of each show to be somewhat specialized.
Another requirement here is that the athlete has to be retired from the sport and not currently on or associated with a team. That would make someone like Micah Parson (who has a successful podcast) and Travis Kelce ineligible (even though brother and co-host Jason is now retired).
Although the sports and subject matters will vary with this list, there are still a few common themes. Each athlete demonstrates their own personality in their podcast. Sometimes being under a helmet or on the court does not allow an athlete’s true personality to always shine through. With a podcast it does.
The host also has a talent where they give the listener a great perspective on the subject at hand. Greg Olsen from Fox Sports does a great job with this on live broadcasts. He gives the audience an inside view of what a player may be thinking in that moment of the game, given he played for so long. He’ll also share what goes on inside a locker room.
Before we get to the list, an honorable mention here goes to Fox sports insider, Jay Glazer. He did not make the list because he is not a former pro athlete. However, his Unbreakable podcast that discusses mental health in the world of professional sports has proven to be very impactful.
Without further ado, here are the six great podcasts hosted by retired professional athletes who have built an impressive following with their great shows.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
