Football Is Sexy

Kickers don’t get enough love… so today we’re giving them ALL of it. 
Monica Madrid sits down with Nick Lowery — Kansas City Chiefs all-time leading scorer, 18-year NFL vet, 3x Pro Bowler, 7x All-Pro, humanitarian, speaker, and author to break down the side of football most fans forget…
The kicker mindset.
The pressure. The silence. The loneliness.
And that one moment when the entire season comes down to a single swing of the leg.
With the NFL postseason heating up and the Super Bowl right around the corner, Nick shares what it’s really like to perform under the biggest lights — plus legendary stories about Joe Montana, Arrowhead energy, and why being “locked in” is deeper than hype… it’s discipline.
Nick also talks Chiefs football today, what he thinks went wrong, and what a team needs to reset when the dynasty finally hits fatigue.
If you’ve ever blamed a kicker… you NEED this episode.
Nick’s book: “Naked and Alone with 80,000 People”
Nick’s charity work: Champions for the Homeless
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⏱️ Timestamps (Quick Navigation)
00:00 “Kickers don’t get enough love!” (intro + energy)
01:12 Monica introduces Nick Lowry (Chiefs legend + 7x All-Pro)
03:10 “They voted based on points…” + how different kicking was in the 80s
05:05 Arrowhead playoff culture + legends Nick played with
06:40 How Nick got on the podcast (Tim Storey connection)
08:55 Spirituality, success, and why “winning” can still feel empty
12:10 Rejection + persistence: getting cut and staying in the fight
14:40 Undrafted journey: Jets, Patriots & pressure moments early on
18:05 The kicker’s sideline life (where they actually stay during games)
21:05 Staying in the flow + not getting stuck in your head
23:05 “I’d have a linebacker hit me to stay awake” 😭
25:05 Kicker psychology: unconscious vs self-conscious mind
27:20 Heckling fan story (popcorn, friendship, and a clutch kick) 😂
31:10 What’s going through your mind in a game-winning kick moment
33:35 Nick’s mental cue system: “Left foot… explode.”
36:05 Joe Montana stories: rockstar aura + elite decision-making
38:30 Monday Night vs Elway: 5 field goals + “Kicker upstages Montana”
41:20 Pro Bowl game-winner + Jack Lambert’s legendary threat 😳
44:30 Chiefs today: fatigue, protection issues, and what went wrong
48:10 Travis Kelce, fame, and the Taylor Swift spotlight
50:15 Super Bowl experience + Joe Montana concussion story
53:10 The kick that hurt the most + the heartbreak of playoff losses
55:30 “Kicker University?” (why it NEEDS to happen)
56:15 Nick’s book + Champions for the Homeless + Project Max work
57:05 Who Got Next? Nick tags Roger Clemens + Bruce Arians
57:35 Outro: “Keep it sexy!” 

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Bang bang, Faithful. We had to drop this one FAST.
Monica Madrid sits down with 49ers legend Jeff Garcia (4x Pro Bowler) for a Faithful-first conversation that hits everything: undrafted underdog energy, Candlestick-era legacy, Bill Walsh believing first, and what it REALLY takes to lead after icons like Joe Montana & Steve Young.
Jeff opens up about his journey (Gilroy → CFL → San Francisco), his mindset, and the mentality that built his “all grit, no quit” reputation. Then we bring it back to right now: the Niners, the pressure of the postseason, and what this run could mean with the Super Bowl around the corner.
If you’re 49er Faithful, you’re going to feel this one.
In this episode:
🔥 How Jeff got on Football is Sexy (Instagram DM → podcast)
🏈 The legacy of the 49ers + Candlestick memories
💪 Mental toughness, family, and playing for something bigger
🧠 What Jeff learned from Montana & Young
🎯 Why timing + anticipation separates elite QBs
🔴 What a 6th ring would mean to the Faithful
Guest: Jeff Garcia
Host: Monica Madrid - Football is Sexy
#49ers #JeffGarcia #NinerFaithful #NFLPlayoffs #SuperBowl #FootballIsSexy

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Get ready to laugh, feel, and be inspired! In this powerhouse episode of "Football is Sexy," Monica Madrid sits down with the legendary life coach and motivational icon Tim Storey: the man behind the turnarounds of celebrities like Oprah, Quincy Jones, Kanye West, and NFL Hall of Famers.
What to expect:
The untold stories from Soul Train, Prince’s shoe swap, and breaking barriers as a Latina in dance TV history.
Tim Storey reveals the moment Prince whispered thanks at the Grammys.
True lessons on leading with love, overcoming personal pain, and rewiring your comeback (yes, with some platinum Tim Storey quotes!)
Tim Storey spills his experiences as the Raiders’ chaplain, working with legends like Marcus Allen, and owning Super Bowl cleats signed by Deion & Jerry Rice.
Raiders vs. Niners, the real energy at NFL stadiums, and how football is so much more than a game.
Monica’s vision for making the NFL more inclusive for women—and her dream to get Oprah on her new football app!

Viral, Must-Listen Moments:
Monica Madrid confesses how she landed on Soul Train (and got recruited in a nightclub!).
Tim Storey shares the "divine doors" that led him from a Compton apartment to the Beverly Hills elite—and how a book on Mother Teresa changed everything.
“I’ve got Deion Sanders’ Super Bowl cleats—still with the dirt on them.” (Yes, really.)

Whether you love football, music, or just need some motivation to go after your own “center stage” in life, this episode will fire you up.
Ready to be inspired? Hit play now—this one’s got stories you’ll be quoting all week.
If you crave real, raw, and sometimes hilarious football stories mixed with the mindset secrets of championship legends... scroll no further. Hit play. Take notes. Share with a friend who needs a dose of “Football is Sexy.”
Monica Madrid has been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show where NFL legend Jerry Rice surprised her with Super Bowl tickets and on Good Day LA for her mission to make football fun, relatable, and inclusive.
“Well, I’m a huge fan of what you’re doing and I’m not alone.” – Kelly Clarkson
“I heard all about what you’re doing to help grow the football fan base to include more women and I think it’s amazing!” – Jerry Rice, 3X Super Bowl 49er NFL Legend
“What a great founder & a great brand. I love the business.” – Daymond John, Shark Tank Investor & Founder of FUBU
With 70K+ Instagram followers, 1.22K+ YouTube subscribers, and a growing audience across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, Football Is Sexy is more than a podcast—it’s a movement. #FootballIsSexy

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STOP—Do NOT hit play unless you’re ready for pure gridiron gold. Picture this: You walk into Polly Pies for a weekday breakfast in slides and zero makeup, only to bump into a Patriots legend who helped rewrite NFL history. What do you say to the three-time Super Bowl champion, Patriots Hall-of-Famer, and certified girl dad who’s just trying to get a bite with his mom?
In this episode of Football is Sexy, Monica Madrid sits down with none other than Willie McGinest for a conversation that’s part Long Beach street, part NFL dynasty, and 100% unfiltered humanity.
We go way beyond football:
The true nitty-gritty behind Belichick vs Parcells (how team culture REALLY gets built)
What it actually takes to go from Cali flag football to breaking the NFL postseason sack record
Girl dad talk, sports as life, tough transitions—the “real-life” stuff you never get on Sunday
Janet Jackson, Tom Brady’s roast, AND lessons from Soul Train?!
Why being underestimated is the most viral superpower you’ll ever have

If you crave real, raw, and sometimes hilarious football stories mixed with the mindset secrets of championship legends... scroll no further. Hit play. Take notes. Share with a friend who needs a dose of “Football is Sexy.”
Monica Madrid has been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show where NFL legend Jerry Rice surprised her with Super Bowl tickets and on Good Day LA for her mission to make football fun, relatable, and inclusive.
“Well, I’m a huge fan of what you’re doing and I’m not alone.” – Kelly Clarkson
“I heard all about what you’re doing to help grow the football fan base to include more women and I think it’s amazing!” – Jerry Rice, 3X Super Bowl 49er NFL Legend
“What a great founder & a great brand. I love the business.” – Daymond John, Shark Tank Investor & Founder of FUBU
With 70K+ Instagram followers, 1.22K+ YouTube subscribers, and a growing audience across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, Football Is Sexy is more than a podcast—it’s a movement. #FootballIsSexy

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Buckle up…this episode goes OFF the rails in the best way. Monica sits down with the hilarious and wildly talented comedian Rachel Boneta (formerly of NFL Network and Fox Sports), and what starts as a football convo quickly turns into a full-on comedy show!
From Jimmy Garoppolo stories (yes… that Jimmy 😂) to cocky players. The takes are bold, raw unfiltered, and absolutely hilarious.
If you love to laugh, you’ve GOT to watch or listen to this one. It becomes instantly clear how Rachel stepped seamlessly from the sports world into comedy, because she brings the heat, the humor, and the unexpected twists.
This episode is loud, fun, and unforgettable. Don’t miss it.
Rachel drops truth bombs:
“I love an underdog. I love the lore. I love the pain and the suffering that goes into that.”
“At the end of the day, football is a sport. You can choose who you support and who you give your money to.”
You’ll also hear behind-the-scenes stories: Monica’s days with Don Cornelius on Soul Train, her near-miss music career (Interscope, Jimmy Iovine, and losing out to Tupac), legendary parties—and the untold link between tattoos and volleyball bruises.
No question is off-limits. No opinion is too spicy. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s an invitation to the best seat in the house, as two trailblazers swap secrets, football stories, and the laughs you never get from ESPN.
Are you ready to join the movement? Tune in now—because Football Is Sexy, and you’re on the guest list. #FootballIsSexy
Monica Madrid has been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show where NFL legend Jerry Rice surprised her with Super Bowl tickets and on Good Day LA for her mission to make football fun, relatable, and inclusive.
“Well, I’m a huge fan of what you’re doing and I’m not alone.” – Kelly Clarkson
“I heard all about what you’re doing to help grow the football fan base to include more women and I think it’s amazing!” – Jerry Rice, 3X Super Bowl 49er NFL Legend
“What a great founder & a great brand. I love the business.” – Daymond John, Shark Tank Investor & Founder of FUBU
With 70K+ Instagram followers, 1.22K+ YouTube subscribers, and a growing audience across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, Football Is Sexy is more than a podcast—it’s a movement. #FootballIsSexy

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