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In this episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey is joined by Erika Chavarria, a Spanish teacher at Wild Lake High School, the founder of Columbia Community Care, and a board member of the Anti-Racist Education Alliance. Torrey and Erika discuss the school-to-prison pipeline and the role of school resource officers.Erika’s upbringing in New Mexico “The Land of Enchantment” (1:02)Living in Howard County and experiencing diversity and student activism at Wild Lake (7:45)Discussing the presence of police in schools (14:24)The data is clear about having police in school (36:03)Implementing and advocating for restorative justice (41:40)About Trending Thoughts:Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.comSUBSCRIBE NOWhttps://www.trendingthoughtspodcast.com

Torrey is joined by writer, commentator, and public speaker Rochelle Ritchie on this week’s episode of Trending Thoughts. Torrey talks with Rochelle about her experience in Baltimore, politics, voting rights, and more.Natural hair and the standard of beauty (2:43)Living in Baltimore and learning to love the Maryland blue crab (13:15)Covering crime and representing people in their best light (19:12)Addressing the problem of using Baltimore as a political backdrop (32:17)Discussing the “defund the police” conversation and practical ways to bring about change (34:19)Understanding the power of your vote and fighting voter suppression (43:45)About Trending Thoughts:Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

Torrey is joined by a hometown hero and former NFL Pro Bowl lineman Jermon Bushrod. Torrey talks with Jermon about his foundation Visualize the Rise and life after the NFL. Highlights from their conversation include:Visualize the Rise’s scholarships and community involvement (1:40)Sharing about your challenges to help others walk through them (6:52)Looking back on the excitement of the start of the NFL season from retirement (14:05)Getting that sweet, sweet Josh McCown practice squad deal (19:48)Transitioning to being a fan and ranking who we root for (22:30)As parents, which athletes do we encourage our children to look up to? (28:55)About Trending Thoughts:Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.comSUBSCRIBE NOWhttps://www.trendingthoughtspodcast.com

Torrey is joined by Dr. Andrey Bundley and Andrew Knox, founders of We Are Us, a community-led organization that helps with all areas of life in Baltimore. Torrey talks with Andrey and Andrew about their dedication to giving back to the city. Highlights from their conversation include:Why does committing to Baltimore matter to you? (1:51)Responding to naysayers who talk about problems in Baltimore but don’t see the work that is being done there (5:43)Helping settle beefs and diffusing potentially violent confrontations (15:50)Role of fathers in helping change environments and lives for the better (28:55)About Trending Thoughts:Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.comSUBSCRIBE NOWhttps://www.trendingthoughtspodcast.com

Torrey is back on air with his wife and co-host, Chanel to talk about COVID and going back to school. Torrey and Chanel, a former teacher, break down the pros and cons of the in-person, remote, and hybrid learning approaches schools are undertaking.Keeping students engaged while learning virtually (3:03) The value of teachers is being realized and the need to pay teachers more (8:14)In-person learning is great … until it’s not great. Is it worth taking the risk? (11:18)Kids take in everything we say so the way we talk about the situation in front of their kids really matters (16:28) The choice afforded by the hybrid option (18:52)Other options like tutoring pods and how that further divides the haves and have-nots (22:38)Why we’re deciding to do homeschooling (24:05)About Trending Thoughts:Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

In this episode, Torrey is re-joined by his wife and co-host, Chanel. Torrey and Chanel have a funny and spirited conversation about what it’s like for college athletes facing lost seasons, letting their kids play sports and the impact of COVID on youth sports.Should college sports be canceled? Tough choices from athletes’ perspectives (2:21)Where to draw the line for social distancing and letting our kids play sports (13:40)Youth leagues prioritizing health over sports (25:10)About Trending Thoughts:Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

In this episode, Torrey welcomes Kimya Motley who is an author and speaker on domestic violence as well as the CEO for Haven of Light to the show. Torrey and Kimya talk through her story of being shot multiple times by her ex-husband and surviving, growing up in a home of abuse, dealing with self-blame Kimya’s incredible story of surviving domestic violence (3:32)Growing up in a home of abuse and violence (18:40)Normalizing abuse through our conversation and music (26:00) How to deal with previous offenders of domestic abuse (32:00)Finding freedom by forgiving the perpetrator of violence (42:20)Torrey’s Take (52:00)You can learn more about Kimya and her work by following her on Twitter (@KimyaMotley ) or by visiting her website: https://kimyamotley.com/About Trending Thoughts:Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.comSUBSCRIBE NOWhttps://www.trendingthoughtspodcast.com

The conversation includes: Whether players should report to camp during COVID19 (1:40)Executing vs. talking in business and with family (8:05) Learning the hard way & creating a persona in the media (12:45) Torrey’s embarrassing story: he flinched (25:00)Being present as a father and husband at home (37:20)About Trending Thoughts:Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.comSUBSCRIBE NOWhttps://www.trendingthoughtspodcast.com

In this episode, Torrey and Chanel Smith talk about MONEY. Their personal experience with it, learning financial literacy, and  - Growing up without money and learning financial literacy (2:10) - Learning how to make a dollar stretch (8:00) - Transitioning to an NFL salary and marriage (14:45) - Mo’ money, mo’ problems (29:00) - Torrey’s Take (36:50) About Trending Thoughts: Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial. Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

Torrey and Aaron discuss Aaron’s art, activism, and the difference in the movement after George Floyd’s death:Making real change in the community post-COVID19 (1:30)How Torrey and Aaron talk about George Floyd & racism with their children (6:14) When Aaron had guns pulled on him by police (13:30)How the involvement of youth has made this time feels different (19:30) The difference between the uprising in 2015 and now (25:24)Why voting is critical to real change & how to educate yourself (30:00)How white people can have a positive impact (36:30) Why Drew Brees’ comments were hurtful (46:00)How we can challenge ourselves to innovate and problem-solve (55:00) About Trending Thoughts:Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial.Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.comSUBSCRIBE NOWhttps://www.trendingthoughtspodcast.com

In this episode, 14 Year NFL Veteran and Super Bowl Champion, Anquan Boldin joins the show. Torrey and Anquan discuss life after the league, giving back, and how to have difficult conversations with children around racism in America. Preparing for life after the NFL (2:20) How Anquan is helping less fortunate communities affected by COVID (9:30)  Why Anquan prioritizes giving back & starting the Player’s Coalition (17:00) Preparing children to encounter & overcome racism (28:20)  Torrey’s Take (43:28) About Trending Thoughts: Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial. Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com.

In this episode, 5X MLB All-Star and 4X Gold Glove winner, Adam Jones joins the show. Adam and Torrey talk about being a role model, giving back to the community and using your platform and voice to cause change. Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

In this episode, Torrey is joined by his wife and co-host, Chanel Smith to talk about being a sports mom and sports dad. They discuss the important role sports play in their children’s lives, cultivating a work ethic, and how they have different styles of coaching and parenting young athletes. 

In this episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey chats with NFL Hall of Famer, Ed Reed. Ed is a 9-time Pro Bowler, 6-time All-Pro, and a Super Bowl Champion. Ed comes on to talk about the importance of family, the brotherhood of the locker room and dealing with grief and loss.

In this episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey and Chanel think back on their experience going through the NFL draft process and reminisce on the preparation, training, and anxiety that came with getting drafted into the league. As we celebrate the draft together this week, Torrey and Chanel remember the beginning of their journey in the NFL. SUBSCRIBE NOW https://www.trendingthoughtspodcast.com

On this episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey responds to the recent trending conversation that was ignited on twitter when he discussed the top 5 players he has ever played with. There was a lot of fun conversation discussing the legends that different players got to play with. Torrey shares some of the best responses, plus gives the top 10 teammates he got the opportunity to play with. 

On this episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey is joined by his wife Chanel to talk about their journey through the league together, making transitions, and how the digital divide is affecting those who may not have access or experience digitizing work and education.  Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com

In this pilot episode of Trending Thoughts, Torrey explains what led to his retirement, what he’s been up to since leaving the field, and the big plans he has for this show and his media platform post-football.  2x Super Bowl Champion Torrey Smith has officially made the transition from on the field to behind the mic on this debut episode of his brand new podcast. On the show, Torrey delves into a bunch of topics, including:  When he knew it was time to leave the field for the final time (7:00) The truth about how he felt playing in Philly with Carson Wentz (9:59) What’s next for his career and ambition (14:30) Torrey’s Take: on COVID-19 (26:03) About Trending Thoughts: Trending Thoughts is a podcast hosted by 2x Super Bowl Champ Torrey Smith that is designed to entertain, spur debate, and to provide new ideas for our community across a variety of topics including sports, news, politics, parenting, and a lot more. Torrey will bring his unique commentary to each episode as we discuss what’s trending, feature guest interviews, and host unique conversations from the casual to the controversial. Each episode is produced by my partners at HEARD podcasts. You can find out more about their work with me, or discuss a project of your own by visiting www.HEARDpods.com.

Welcome to Trending Thoughts with Torrey Smith. Each episode, we'll take a look at trending topics from the perspective of the two-time Super Bowl champion.  Stay tuned for episode 1 dropping soon!