In this episode of the Southern Gentlemen Podcast, Chris Thomas and Winston Cruze sit down with former NFL tight end, Super Bowl Champion, and one of Winston’s closest friends - Ben Utecht.

The conversation kicks off with a powerful story about how Coach Tony Dungy’s belief in Ben changed the course of his life and led to him becoming a key part of the Super Bowl-winning Indianapolis Colts. The guys then dive into Ben’s deeply personal journey following his football career - his battle with CTE, memory loss, and the emotional toll of life after the NFL.

Ben shares how those challenges became fuel for his second act as a speaker and author. They unpack his latest book, The Champion’s Creed, and how he's using it to inspire teams, businesses, and individuals to live with purpose and conviction.

And to lighten things up, the episode wraps with a fun little showdown game: Minneapolis vs. Nashville. Spoiler alert - things get competitive.

Pull up a chair, pour something good, and join us for a conversation that’s honest, moving, and full of heart.

Watch the video version on YouTube!

To learn more about Ben, visit https://benutechtspeaks.com.

Connect with Chris and Winston online at https://thesoutherngentlemen.com.

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