Poppa: We Grew Up in the Same LA Streets. Our Lives Took Two Different Paths.

It’s been 11 years since I sat down with my childhood friend Poppa. We grew up in the same LA streets, playing football, running from fights, and figuring life out the best we could. But as we got older, life pulled us in different directions. In this conversation, we talk about where we’ve been, what almost broke us, and how we’re trying to become better men, as fathers, as friends, and as people.

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More Than What Made Me is a podcast about healing, growth, and finding harmony in the chaos. Hosted by Cedric Thompson—former NFL player, husband, and father, this show is a space for honest reflection and deep conversations about what it takes to break cycles and build something better. Through vulnerable talks with his wife, unfiltered conversations with friends, family, and experts across different fields, and his own personal insights, Cedric explores the journey of becoming—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.