# Episode 9: Joe Thomas (Pro Football & Badger Hall of Famer)

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Podcast: [Badger Connect Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/badger-connect-podcast-7720652)
Published: 2026-04-30T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Thomas joins the show. Mike Heller sits down with Joe on location at Six Springs Farm, the home of his “Hall of Fame Beef,” for a wide-ranging conversation that goes beyond football. Joe reflects on his journey from Wisconsin to the NFL, what it took to sustain a Hall of Fame career, and the mindset behind his success.

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