{"podcast":{"title":"The Grit Code Podcast","slug":"the-grit-code-podcast-7495722","podcast_index_feed_id":7495722,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/6rFpvbj_","website_url":"https://the-grit-code-podcast.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d0db390c-c639-4676-abf9-b9f84ce3561c/95aa21b8-2582-4fb8-81b4-4d25caef23c3/3000x3000/grit-20code-20pod.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Blue Wire","episode_count":41,"summary":"Welcome to The Grit Code Podcast, where former NFL All-Pro Donte Whitner and Hall of Famer Patrick Willis break down what it truly takes to overcome setbacks, stay disciplined, and build greatness on and off the field. Every week, we dive into raw conversations with athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and culture shifters who share their scars, lessons, and triumphs. From locker room stories and behind-the-scenes NFL moments, to financial literacy, personal growth, and cultural commentary — this is where grit gets decoded. 💡 Segments you’ll hear: Free Game – hard lessons turned into tools for success Quote/Lyric Breakdowns – wisdom from icons like Jay-Z, Nipsey Hussle, and more Grit Code Challenge of the Week – one habit to build discipline and resilience If you’ve ever battled doubt, fought through adversity, or needed inspiration to keep pushing — this is your tribe.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-27T08:21:53.179576+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grit-code-podcast-7495722"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 30 | Patrick Willis: From The Mud To The Hall Of Fame | Grit Code Podcast","slug":"ep-30-patrick-willis-from-the-mud-to-the-hall-of-fame-grit-code-podcast","published_at":"2026-03-27T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grit-code-podcast-7495722/ep-30-patrick-willis-from-the-mud-to-the-hall-of-fame-grit-code-podcast","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grit-code-podcast-7495722","url":"https://the-grit-code-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-30-how-patrick-willis-became-the-goat-linebacker-grit-code-podcast-sMHzixxo","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/256/bluewire.simplecastaudio.com/eaee9246-7a1d-4d93-a7e1-5f5ac18d7bf5/episodes/a7d18d7d-7613-452a-97da-008b074ab65e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=eaee9246-7a1d-4d93-a7e1-5f5ac18d7bf5&awEpisodeId=a7d18d7d-7613-452a-97da-008b074ab65e&feed=6rFpvbj_","summary":"Rod and Donte dive into the mind and heart of co-host Patrick Willis as he walks us through his life leading through the NFL to the Hall Of Fame. What he overcame as a child living in poverty and the lessons he learned and took from his family, friends and coaches throughout. Patrick is a testament to grit, kindness, tenacity, and being an absolute BEAST on the field. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.","meta_description":"Rod and Donte dive into the mind and heart of co-host Patrick Willis as he walks us through his life leading through the NFL to the Hall Of Fame. What he…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6161,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-grit-code-podcast-7495722/episodes/ep-30-patrick-willis-from-the-mud-to-the-hall-of-fame-grit-code-podcast/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grit-code-podcast-7495722/ep-30-patrick-willis-from-the-mud-to-the-hall-of-fame-grit-code-podcast.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}