Former Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu discusses the music that helped propel him to NFL stardom and find peace and happiness when his playing days came to end.
Full Episode
The Athlete’s Playlist is back with Lofa Tatupu, a guest who captured the hearts of the Seattleites during his six-year career with the Seahawks.
A self-described overweight kid who got his “ass kicked on the field,” Lofa speaks to the vision and determination that carried him from an under-recruited high school prospect to a national champion at the University of Southern California and a three time Pro Bowler with the Seahawks. He also discusses his current venture ZoneIn, a CBD startup offering full spectrum hemp products that have been pivotal to his wellness post-football.
From a prophetic encounter with Cypress Hill as a pre-teen to drawing inspiration from Tupac and Young Jeezy, Lofa shares the music that shaped his journey.
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Time Stamps
Start – 18:30: Relating to 2Pac’s “Can’t C Me” // Overcoming early football struggles // Meeting Cypress Hill’s B-Real
18:30 – 29:00: USC football’s connection to The Game and Snoop Dogg // How Pete Carroll’s teams have fun and win // USC’s vacated title
29:00 – 49:00: Channeling inner confidence to succeed in NFL // How to measure a player’s intangibles // Remembering the ‘05 Seahawks // How CBDs could have helped extend career
49 – End: Fighting cannabis stigma and starting CBD business // Embracing life as a family man // Connecting with Collie Buddz with help from Mom
Highlights
Meeting Cypress Hill’s B-Real
Pete Carroll’s ‘work hard, play hard’ mentality
Seeing his path to the Pro Bowl
ZoneIn
After years of the wear and tear on the football field, CBDs have been instrumental in helping Lofa stay sharp mentally and physically, and now he’s helping others do the same. Check out his CBD company ZoneIn, where you’ll find plant-based, full-spectrum hemp products, formulated to help with faster recovery, replenish your body, and target mind-body-movement.