{"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. 31 | Whitner's Wild One Of A Kind Story | Grit Code Podcast","slug":"ep-31-whitner-s-wild-one-of-a-kind-story-grit-code-podcast","published_at":"2026-04-05T15:13:27+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grit-code-podcast-7495722/ep-31-whitner-s-wild-one-of-a-kind-story-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-31-whitners-wild-one-of-a-kind-story-grit-code-podcast-hxEVNEMF","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/256/bluewire.simplecastaudio.com/eaee9246-7a1d-4d93-a7e1-5f5ac18d7bf5/episodes/2f7aed66-0b25-499b-b30a-7734312172bb/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=eaee9246-7a1d-4d93-a7e1-5f5ac18d7bf5&awEpisodeId=2f7aed66-0b25-499b-b30a-7734312172bb&feed=6rFpvbj_","summary":"Rod and Pat lead the charge on interviewing the singular Donte Whitner. He shares his story and it is truly the stuff of legends. From an injury at an incredibly young age and being told he could NEVER play sports, to an extremely challenging childhood, and thanks to his gut, grit, his mother, and Ted Ginn Sr., he made is way to THE Ohio State University and eventually the NFL. They dive into great detail with it all in only the way Donte can. And then, they finish with current 49ers topics: Brandon Aiyuk, free safety issues and more. 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 Pat lead the charge on interviewing the singular Donte Whitner. He shares his story and it is truly the stuff of legends. From an injury at an inc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5564,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-grit-code-podcast-7495722/episodes/ep-31-whitner-s-wild-one-of-a-kind-story-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-31-whitner-s-wild-one-of-a-kind-story-grit-code-podcast.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}