Glue Guys

Alex, Shane, and Ravi are coming together to cut across the worlds of sports and business and dissect the subtle art of making others better. Glue Guys explores the qualities that make individuals become better leaders, teammates, and humans alongside a trio with those same ambitions. In each episode, you’ll hear candid conversations on themes and life lessons drawn from their own high-stakes experiences. From strategies for effective teamwork to personal stories of success, the podcast covers a broad range of topics relevant to anyone looking to make an impact in their respective fields.

Alex Smith, Ravi Gupta, and Shane Battier Hosts Alex Smith, Ravi Gupta, and Shane Battier

Alex is a three-time NFL Pro Bowler. Shane is a two NBA champion with the Miami Heat. Ravi Gupta is a partner at Sequoia Capital and former CFO and COO at Instacart.

Glue Guys

Ep.40

Finding Your Voice in Sports Media

Pablo Torre is a sports writer and podcaster. We cover the power of making curiosity your North Star, how sports media is evolving with technology, and why human curation still beats algorithmic recommendations.

05.29.2025

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Ep.39

The Parent Trap

Shane Battier, Ravi Gupta and Alex Smith are the hosts of Glue Guys, an exploration of their favorite lessons from the worlds of sports and business. We cover how parental instincts can make you act irrationally, the right way to balance control with independence, and three essential qualities worth instilling early.

05.22.2025

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Ep.38

Is Tough Feedback Dead?

Shane Battier, Ravi Gupta and Alex Smith are the hosts of Glue Guys, an exploration of their favorite lessons from the worlds of sports and business. We cover their most memorable experiences of being chewed out by a coach, why productive paranoia drives high performance, and strategies for building resilience in children.

05.15.2025

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Ep.37

Why Relentless Enthusiasm Wins Games

Jim Harbaugh is the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. We cover the inspirational moments that shaped his coaching style. the significance of the blue-collar shirts he hands out to his players, and his timeless advice for building a winning culture.

05.07.2025

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Ep.36

Should Athletes Get Equity?

Shane Battier, Ravi Gupta and Alex Smith are the hosts of Glue Guys, an exploration of their favorite lessons from the worlds of sports and business. We cover how team dynamics change when players have ownership stakes, how to best balance individual compensation with team success, and how salary constraints have historically undervalued star players.

05.01.2025

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Ep.35

The Price of Risk is Lower Than You Think

Shane Battier, Ravi Gupta and Alex Smith are the hosts of Glue Guys, an exploration of their favorite lessons from the worlds of sports and business. We cover the parallels between venture capital and draft strategies, why playing it safe often leads to frustration, and how executives misjudge the complex interplay between luck and skill.

04.24.2025

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Ep.34

Uncovering the Human Behind the Headlines

Wright Thompson is a bestselling author and a senior writer for ESPN. We cover what happens when athletes confront their mortality, how journalists break down walls to reveal human truths, and the complex balance between career aspirations and family life.

04.17.2025

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Ep.33

The Man Behind The Masters

Jim "Bones" Mackay is a professional golf caddy turned commentator. We cover what makes the Masters so special, the famous rivalry between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, and why caddies share a special bond built on camaraderie and competitiveness.

04.10.2025

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Ep.32

Building Team Culture

Dan Quinn is the head coach of the Washington Commanders. We cover how the "360-degree feedback" concept revolutionized Dan Quinn's coaching approach, the power of co-creating standards rather than imposing rules, and why it's important to make practice competitive.

04.03.2025

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Ep.31

The Caddies of Life

Shane Battier, Ravi Gupta and Alex Smith are the hosts of Glue Guys, an exploration of their favorite lessons from the worlds of sports and business. We cover the importance of creating time for friends, the most memorable moments from their annual golf tournament, and why caddies are the ultimate glue guys.

03.27.2025

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