Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin sits down with Joy Taylor for an episode that goes way past football. Michael opens up about the time federal agents showed up at his own training camp because a scammer was using his identity to con women, a story he's kept quiet until now.

From there, the two get into the "divine order," turning 40 without kids, why he calls his dogs better roommates than people, the spiritual mentorship of Bishop T.D. Jakes, his emotional exit from the NFL, and a full-throated defense of Jerry Jones' legacy. Michael also reflects on Jimmy Johnson, the current state of NIL, and why he refuses to let anyone else's opinion override his own experience.

 

Chapters:

00:00 – Open

00:37 – Welcome Michael Irvin to Two Personal

01:28 – The Catfish Scandal: "Love Story" Scammer

02:09 – Michael's Own FBI Scare in His 2nd NFL Season

09:23 – "These Women Are Not Victims" — The Debate

14:16 – Common Sense vs. Hope: Locks on the Door Analogy

17:30 – "Why Don't We See White Folks Do This?"

20:36 – His Motto: Every Dime & Every Minute Out of This Body

22:44 – Turning 40, No Kids, and No Regrets

25:40 – Pups Over Peeps

26:00 – Taking Care of Everybody Since Age 17

28:16 – Trophies on the Table Before God

31:25 – Paradise Camp & Giving Back

32:39 – Bishop T.D. Jakes: His Spiritual Father

33:41 – The Identity Shock of Retiring From the NFL

36:33 – Why Football Teaches You Can't Win Alone

38:02 – Fight or Flight: The Nervous System Talk

39:36 – "Are We Too Hard on Jerry Jones?"

41:01 – Legacy Talk: Comparing Jerry to Dolly Parton

42:47 – Stephen A. Smith Friendship & Cancel Culture

54:24 – The Russell Crowe / Australia Story

56:01 – Jerry Jones' Facility Vision & Player Salaries

58:53 – Will There Ever Be Another Jimmy Johnson?

1:05:12 – Social Media, Quick Fame & NIL in College Football

1:08:01 – Closing Thoughts & Goodbyes

Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin sits down with Joy Taylor for an episode that goes way past football. Michael opens up about the time federal agents showed up at his own training camp because a scammer was using his identity to con women, a story he's kept quiet until now.
From there, the two get into the "divine order," turning 40 without kids, why he calls his dogs better roommates than people, the spiritual mentorship of Bishop T.D. Jakes, his emotional exit from the NFL, and a full-throated defense of Jerry Jones' legacy. Michael also reflects on Jimmy Johnson, the current state of NIL, and why he refuses to let anyone else's opinion override his own experience.
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Chapters:
00:00 &ndash; Open
00:37 &ndash; Welcome Michael Irvin to Two Personal
01:28 &ndash; The Catfish Scandal: "Love Story" Scammer
02:09 &ndash; Michael's Own FBI Scare in His 2nd NFL Season
09:23 &ndash; "These Women Are Not Victims" &mdash; The Debate
14:16 &ndash; Common Sense vs. Hope: Locks on the Door Analogy
17:30 &ndash; "Why Don't We See White Folks Do This?"
20:36 &ndash; His Motto: Every Dime &amp; Every Minute Out of This Body
22:44 &ndash; Turning 40, No Kids, and No Regrets
25:40 &ndash; Pups Over Peeps
26:00 &ndash; Taking Care of Everybody Since Age 17
28:16 &ndash; Trophies on the Table Before God
31:25 &ndash; Paradise Camp &amp; Giving Back
32:39 &ndash; Bishop T.D. Jakes: His Spiritual Father
33:41 &ndash; The Identity Shock of Retiring From the NFL
36:33 &ndash; Why Football Teaches You Can't Win Alone
38:02 &ndash; Fight or Flight: The Nervous System Talk
39:36 &ndash; "Are We Too Hard on Jerry Jones?"
41:01 &ndash; Legacy Talk: Comparing Jerry to Dolly Parton
42:47 &ndash; Stephen A. Smith Friendship &amp; Cancel Culture
54:24 &ndash; The Russell Crowe / Australia Story
56:01 &ndash; Jerry Jones' Facility Vision &amp; Player Salaries
58:53 &ndash; Will There Ever Be Another Jimmy Johnson?
1:05:12 &ndash; Social Media, Quick Fame &amp; NIL in College Football
1:08:01 &ndash; Closing Thoughts &amp; Goodbyes

Finally, a podcast that gets brutally honest about the toughest conversations we need to have. The groundbreaking new show Two Personal facilitates thoughtful dialogue on hot-button topics. TV Personality Joy Taylor tackles these conversations head-on, getting candid in a way typically reserved for your inner circle. With equal parts humor and wisdom, Joy chats about culture and social issues. Unafraid to explore complex topics like racism, sexism, and mental health, she advances these conversations with nuance and compassion.

Two Personal with Joy Taylor

Michael Irvin Tells His Daejon Love Story, Gets Personal About Life, Faith & Football 

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