Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
J.J. Watt sits down for one of his most personal interviews ever, sharing the untold stories behind his rise from small-town Wisconsin to NFL superstar.
From delivering pizzas to signing a $100 million contract. From getting booed on draft day to becoming Defensive Player of the Year. From questioning if he'd ever play again to climbing back to the top of the mountain. Episode debuted nationwide in 2016.
#interview #football #broadcast
0:00 Foundation & Charity Work
1:38 Starting the Foundation in College
2:58 Foundation Goals & Impact
4:58 Charity Softball Event
6:40 Dreams & Early Aspirations
9:06 Practicing Autograph & Dream Big Work Hard
10:24 Confidence & What Drives Success
12:48 Wanting to Be the Greatest Ever
14:02 Learning from Different Fields
15:01 Football Mindset & Preparation
18:34 Beast Mode & Big Moments
20:04 Jab and Go Technique
22:36 Growing Up in Pewaukee
23:58 Dad as Firefighter
25:20 High School Sports & Shot Put
27:18 Three Brothers & Competition
28:50 Playing Against Brother Derek
29:24 College Recruiting & Mono
32:27 Transferring to Wisconsin
34:45 Pizza Delivery Job
35:56 Getting Drafted by Texans
36:13 High School Quarterback Fail
37:21 Wisconsin Final Home Game
39:47 Meeting Bill Kollar at Combine
41:40 Draft Day Boos
43:23 $100 Million Contract
45:32 Money & Family Finances
46:17 Privacy & Fame
47:10 Fan Interactions
49:00 Halloween Candy Tradition
51:44 Work-Life Balance
53:14 Sacrifices & Relationships
54:30 Dating & What He Looks For
56:05 Meeting Jennifer Aniston
57:44 Arnold Schwarzenegger Friendship
59:20 Diet Evolution
1:00:12 Daily Eating Schedule
1:01:33 Workout Schedule
1:02:26 61-Inch Box Jump
1:03:42 1100-Pound Tire Flip
1:04:26 Trainer Brad Arnett
1:06:32 The Injury
1:08:39 Dark Times in Philadelphia
1:10:50 Recovery & Coming Back
1:11:40 Advice for Kids
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J.J. Watt sits down for one of his most personal interviews ever, sharing the untold stories behind his rise from small-town Wisconsin to NFL superstar.
From delivering pizzas to signing a $100 million contract. From getting booed on draft day to becoming Defensive Player of the Year. From questioning if he'd ever play again to climbing back to the top of the mountain. Episode debuted nationwide in 2016.
#interview #football #broadcast
0:00 Foundation & Charity Work
1:38 Starting the Foundation in College
2:58 Foundation Goals & Impact
4:58 Charity Softball Event
6:40 Dreams & Early Aspirations
9:06 Practicing Autograph & Dream Big Work Hard
10:24 Confidence & What Drives Success
12:48 Wanting to Be the Greatest Ever
14:02 Learning from Different Fields
15:01 Football Mindset & Preparation
18:34 Beast Mode & Big Moments
20:04 Jab and Go Technique
22:36 Growing Up in Pewaukee
23:58 Dad as Firefighter
25:20 High School Sports & Shot Put
27:18 Three Brothers & Competition
28:50 Playing Against Brother Derek
29:24 College Recruiting & Mono
32:27 Transferring to Wisconsin
34:45 Pizza Delivery Job
35:56 Getting Drafted by Texans
36:13 High School Quarterback Fail
37:21 Wisconsin Final Home Game
39:47 Meeting Bill Kollar at Combine
41:40 Draft Day Boos
43:23 $100 Million Contract
45:32 Money & Family Finances
46:17 Privacy & Fame
47:10 Fan Interactions
49:00 Halloween Candy Tradition
51:44 Work-Life Balance
53:14 Sacrifices & Relationships
54:30 Dating & What He Looks For
56:05 Meeting Jennifer Aniston
57:44 Arnold Schwarzenegger Friendship
59:20 Diet Evolution
1:00:12 Daily Eating Schedule
1:01:33 Workout Schedule
1:02:26 61-Inch Box Jump
1:03:42 1100-Pound Tire Flip
1:04:26 Trainer Brad Arnett
1:06:32 The Injury
1:08:39 Dark Times in Philadelphia
1:10:50 Recovery & Coming Back
1:11:40 Advice for Kids
Become a member to watch full episodes and get exclusive access to content: bit.ly/3q4TjAb
Subscribe to watch the latest interviews: bit.ly/1R1Fd6w
