B-Real & Ricky Williams

This week Lindsay spends 4/20 with B-Real, frontman for the legendary multiplatinum hip-hop group Cypress Hill, and former NFL Pro Bowl running back and Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams who ends up doing a little horoscope reading for B. The three discuss their paths to fame, how hip-hop became their refuge, and the story behind how Ricky Williams made the decision - and the phone call - to end his NFL career early. As advocates and educators of cannabis legalization, B and Ricky discuss its impact, importance, and of course, their go to late night munchie selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Om Podcasten

Lindsay Czarniak has spent her career covering the biggest stories in sports for networks including ESPN and Fox Sports. Along the way she has become fascinated by the intersection of sports and music. As the saying goes, “athletes want to be rock stars, rock stars want to be athletes.” For both, the climb to the biggest stage is similar. What drives them and the challenges they overcome are not. Each episode of The Artist and The Athlete pairs an iconic sports figure alongside a renowned musician for an intimate, wide-ranging conversation that explores their path to success, their process, and their passions when away from the big stage. Join Lindsay each week as she goes behind-the-scenes with some of the biggest names in sports and music like Eddie Vedder, Anthony Rizzo, Alanis Morissette, Danica Patrick, Brad Paisley, Clayton Kershaw, and more.. New episodes drop every Tuesday!