This episode is a little different (and personal). I’m joined by my brother, Billy Coble, an Army veteran, to talk about the parallels between athletes leaving the game and service members coming home; losing the brotherhood, losing the mission, and learning how to adjust to “normal” life again.

Billy shares:

• Why he joined the Army at 18 and started in field artillery

• Getting out… then 9/11 happening, and why he felt called to return

• Transitioning into medical service and deploying to Afghanistan

• What deployment really feels like: the dead stop → full sprint moments

• The adrenaline crash after the chaos, and why sleep can be a struggle for many vets

• The reality of treating patients in a war zone (including hostile forces) and how you mentally process that

This is Part 1; and we’ll be doing Part 2 next, diving deeper into the medical side of Billy’s career, the differences between military vs civilian medicine, and the long-term physical + psychological impact of 20+ years of service.

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Cory Giger returns to Beyond the Game with Justin for a no-fluff conversation about the current state of college football, and the Penn State reset.

In this episode, we break down:

• The Penn State coaching search aftermath and what the Matt Campbell hire means in context

• Why “just coaching football” is basically gone in today’s college game

• The CEO vs. ball coach debate (and how it impacts development, recruiting, and culture)

• How the transfer portal is changing roster building (older, experienced players vs. chasing stars)

• Loyalty, NIL money, and the business decisions programs have to make

• Why the NCAA has created a “wild west” with unclear rules—and what could happen next

Cory also plugs where you can catch him year-round with daily radio, postgame coverage, and more.

Follow Cory Giger

• Daily radio show in Central PA: 96.1 FM (Altoona) + online streaming

• Postgame Penn State show (seasonal)

• Tuesday Steelers show

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On this episode of Beyond the Game, Justin sits down with former Pittsburgh Steelers standout Jon Kolb (4x Super Bowl champion) and his son Caleb Kolb for a wide-ranging conversation about football, family, and life after the game.

Jon and Caleb share what makes Pittsburgh different; from the brotherhood inside the locker room to the lifelong bond between the city and its players. The conversation also dives into Adventures in Training with a Purpose (ATP), an organization founded to support veterans, first responders, and individuals living with chronic illness through training, purpose, and community.

🎟️ The Curtain Call (Super Bowl X – 50th Reunion Fundraiser) Tickets & info: curtaincallpgh.com Sponsorship inquiries: curtaincall@adventurestraining.org

Learn more about ATP: adventurestraining.org

Special thanks to our sponsor Dazzle Sports for supporting the podcast. Shop sports memorabilia, collectibles, and autographed items at:

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