Adam’s + 1

Andrew is back for his weekly run on the show, fresh off a strong 4-2 performance last week. We break down how those bets played out and where he hit big, then roll right into his best bets for this weekend — five NFL matchups and one college football play you’ll want to hear before kickoff. Insight, banter, and betting angles you can use heading into game day.

Luke Hendrickson is back for another Reaction Monday, but this one feels a whole lot sweeter—it’s the Bears’ first win of the season. Chicago takes down the Dallas Cowboys 31–14, giving Ben Johnson his first victory as head coach. Caleb Williams shines with 4 touchdown passes, the defense steps up, and the city finally gets to celebrate a Victory Monday.

Nico Reza returns to Adam’s +1 to share his journey from closing deals in real estate to crossing the finish line at his first Ironman. We dive into the parallels between business and endurance, the mindset that fuels both, and the lessons he’s carrying forward after testing himself on race day.

Andrew Eck jumps on Adam’s + 1 to drop his best bets—six NFL matchups and a bonus NCAA play. Quick, fun, all football, and all-time vibes.

Arielle is back on the pod—this time sharing her mindset through pregnancy and postpartum. Honest, inspiring, and packed with perspective on strength and resilience in a whole new season of life.

Luke Hendrickson joins to react to the Bears’ 52–21 meltdown in Detroit—what went wrong, what it means for the roster, and where the franchise goes from here.Plenty of tough questions, a few laughs, and no sugarcoating.

Sometimes people don’t want advice — they just need to vent. In this episode, I share the simple question that transformed my relationship with my sister and strengthened my friendships: “Do you want advice, or do you just want to vent?”

Luke Hendrickson joins the show to break down Bears-Vikings takeaways, evaluate the Caleb concern scale, and debate whether Week 2 in Detroit is already a must-win. Three questions, plenty of answers, and even a Justin Herbert shoutout along the way.

Week 1 brought it all — Herbert taking down Mahomes in Brazil, the Bengals finally breaking their Week 1 curse, Josh Allen going nuclear in a Sunday night thriller, and J.J. McCarthy announcing himself under the lights in Chicago.In Episode 88 of Adam’s +1, we hit all nine games that shook opening weekend: Chargers-Chiefs, Bengals-Browns, Titans-Broncos, Falcons-Bucs, 49ers-Seahawks, Rams-Texans, Lions-Packers, Ravens-Bills, and Vikings-Bears.Quick reactions, key moments, and what it all means for the season ahead.

A conversation at the car wash turned into a lesson about self-love, fitness, and why our bodies are like race cars. In Episode 87 of Adam’s +1, I share an honest dialogue with a stranger who reminded me—and maybe all of us—that getting back in the gym isn’t just about training. It’s about loving yourself more.

In this episode of Adam’s +1, Adam ranks the top 5 NFL games to watch in September 2025. From heavyweight clashes to the best early-season storylines, he breaks down why these matchups matter and what to watch for — plus an honorable mention that could steal the spotlight.

Adam dives into the 2025 NFL playoff picture — which teams make the cut, who survives the NFC & AFC title games, plus his picks for NFL MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and the Super Bowl champion.

Paul and Morgan from Crunch Fitness join the show to give the full breakdown on Rockford’s most anticipated gym opening. Paul, a coach at Boylan, and Morgan, a group fitness instructor and social media influencer, share what makes Crunch different, what amenities and classes to expect, and why they’re fired up for the targeted August 2025 launch. Whether you’re new to the gym scene or ready for a fresh start, this episode has everything you need to know before the doors open.

In this episode, Arielle from Tailored Coaching Method joins the show for a candid conversation on what really drives success with her clients—honest communication and accountability. We dive into the uncomfortable but essential skill of having tough conversations, how to build lasting rapport with clients, and why real connection starts with being direct. Whether you lead a team or work one-on-one with clients, this episode will help you sharpen your skills and stop avoiding the conversations that matter most.

The list is locked in. Based on 2024’s production, advanced metrics and 2025’s projected situations, I reveal my definitive Top 12 quarterbacks heading into this NFL season. We’re talking QBR, EPA, pressure stats, signature strengths, and that it factor. From Joe Burrow’s clinical dominance to Jayden Daniels’ meteoric rise—who’s elite, who’s overhyped, and who’s knocking at the door? Plus, a spicy breakdown of one QB everyone is still sleeping on. Let’s talk shop.

She’s a working professional, a mom, a podcast host, and 18 months alcohol-free—and somehow she still manages to be everyone’s personal hype woman. In this episode, Sarah Parker, host of Cheerful Chaos, joins us to talk about embracing the mess, finding energy in the overwhelm, and what it really means to rewrite your story—one day (and one deep breath) at a time. If you’re craving a fresh start or just a spark of joy, this conversation is your sign.

Whether you’re filming your gym sets, your kid blowing out candles, or a chaotic girls’ night out, these 4 practical tips will instantly boost your video quality and make editing way easier. In this episode, I break down simple tips that anyone—yes, even your mom filming vertically with the flash on—can use to make better content. If you want smoother cuts, more engaging footage, and less time staring at your editing timeline wondering “Why did I record it like this?”… this one’s for you.

In this episode, I’m joined once again by the brilliant Arielle from Tailored Coaching Method—our go-to expert for all things nutrition. I walk her through my entire day of eating as a bodybuilder: from pre-lift fuel to late-night cravings. We break down every bite, and she helps me fine-tune my macros, timing, and food choices to better align with my fat loss and muscle retention goals. If you’ve ever wondered how to optimize your own meals without eating like a robot, this one’s for you. Full-day-of-eating meets pro-level nutrition coaching—let’s dig in.

Arielle joins me to break down the truth about imposter syndrome—and how it often gets mistaken with everyday self-doubt. We dive into why high-achievers often struggle with it, how it shows up in surprising ways, and what it actually takes to build real self-belief. If you’ve ever second-guessed your success, this episode is a must.

In this thought-provoking episode, I’m joined by Arielle, Director of Coaching at Tailored Coaching Method, whose mission is to help people unlock their full potential and live with purpose, confidence, and energy. Arielle flips the script by asking me a powerful question: “Which would you rather have—control or success?”What unfolds is an honest, insightful dialogue about identity, fear, ambition, and the trade-offs we often make—knowingly or not—in pursuit of our goals. Arielle brings her signature depth and clarity, offering both personal anecdotes and coaching wisdom that challenge the way we define success and the role control plays in achieving it.Whether you’re a high performer, a coach, or just someone navigating your own growth journey, this conversation will leave you reflecting deeply on what you’re really after—and what might be holding you back.

Cori Blake is the on-air radio host for 883WFEN. In this episode, I ask Cori one simple question: Do I need to go to church?

The fascinating dialogue between two authors at the house party of a billionaire leads to an important idea. What is enough?

We can either get after the day or we can let the day get after us. If it is our choice on how to frame the day, why not choose to be excited?

We’ve all found ourselves in a room full of people discussing what other people are doing with their lives. During this episode, I give my thoughts on this by reflecting on an important lesson that I learned from one of my all time favorite movies.

Are you truly competitive or are you simply insecure?

During this episode, Adam gives his reaction to Chicago Bears firing head coach Matt Eberflus following the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Detroit Lions.Adam also gives his take on how the Chicago Bears should handle finding the right candidate for head coach this off-season.

Episode 70 features a great friend of the show, Andrew Eck. During this episode we recap the Chicago Bears losing in overtime to the Minnesota Vikings.Andrew also gives his prediction on how far Sam Darnold can take the Vikings this season.

Episode 69 features a good friend of the show, Aaron Leonard. During this episode we discuss how we believe the season will shape out by picking division and wildcard winners for the AFC and NFC. We also rank the top three players at each position for fantasy football down the stretch of this 2024 season!

Throughout the NFL offseason, I spent time deciding what topics I’d like to cover on the podcast for this upcoming season.After listening to the national media, local media, and even friends discuss their Top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL, something became clear to me…I disagreed with most of them. So, I asked myself, why not make my own?This season, each week, I will be ranking the top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL based on their performance. One bad week may not play a top guy out of their spot, but if there are other quarterbacks consistently playing at a higher level week to week, then updates to the list will be made.This episode covers the top 5 quarterbacks following Week 6 of the season. To be clear, this is not a lifetime achievement award, this is based on where they rank based on their play this season alone.

Throughout the NFL offseason, I spent time deciding what topics I’d like to cover on the podcast for this upcoming season.After listening to the national media, local media, and even friends discuss their Top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL, something became clear to me…I disagreed with most of them. So, I asked myself, why not make my own?This season, each week, I will be ranking the top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL based on their performance. One bad week may not play a top guy out of their spot, but if there are other quarterbacks consistently playing at a higher level week to week, then updates to the list will be made.This episode covers the top 5 quarterbacks following the first five weeks of the season. To be clear, this is not a lifetime achievement award, this is based on where they rank based on their play this season alone.

Throughout the NFL offseason, I spent time deciding what topics I’d like to cover on the podcast for this upcoming season.After listening to the national media, local media, and even friends discuss their Top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL, something became clear to me…I disagreed with most of them. So, I asked myself, why not make my own?This season, each week, I will be ranking the top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL based on their performance. One bad week may not play a top guy out of their spot, but if there are other quarterbacks consistently playing at a higher level week to week, then updates to the list will be made.This episode covers the top 5 quarterbacks following the first four weeks of the season. To be clear, this is not a lifetime achievement award, this is based on where they rank based on their play this season alone.

Throughout the NFL offseason, I spent time deciding what topics I’d like to cover on the podcast for this upcoming season.After listening to the national media, local media, and even friends discuss their Top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL, something became clear to me…I disagreed with most of them. So, I asked myself, why not make my own?This season, each week, I will be ranking the top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL based on their performance. One bad week may not play a top guy out of their spot, but if there are other quarterbacks consistently playing at a higher level week to week, then updates to the list will be made.This episode covers the top 5 quarterbacks after the first three weeks on the season. To be clear, this is not a lifetime achievement award, this is based on where they rank based on their play this season alone.

Throughout the NFL offseason, I spent time deciding what topics I’d like to cover on the podcast for this upcoming season.After listening to the national media, local media, and even friends discuss their Top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL, something became clear to me…I disagreed with most of them. So, I asked myself, why not make my own?This season, each week, I will be ranking the top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL based on their performance. One bad week may not play a top guy out of their spot, but if there are other quarterbacks consistently playing at a higher level week to week, then updates to the list will be made.This episode covers the top 5 quarterbacks after the first three weeks on the season. To be clear, this is not a lifetime achievement award, this is based on where they rank based on their play this season alone.

Throughout the NFL offseason, I spent time deciding what topics I’d like to cover on the podcast for this upcoming season.After listening to the national media, local media, and even friends discuss their Top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL, something became clear to me…I disagreed with most of them. So, I asked myself, why not make my own?This season, each week, I will be ranking the top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL based on their performance. One bad week may not play a top guy out of their spot, but if there are other quarterbacks consistently playing at a higher level week to week, then updates to the list will be made.This episode covers the top 5 quarterbacks after the first two weeks on the season. To be clear, this is not a lifetime achievement award, this is based on where they rank based on their play this season alone.

Lower body day scares are real and I find myself enjoying them each week. Let me explain why.

Young people aren’t lazy. Here’s my perspective on this topic.

Throughout the NFL offseason, I spent time deciding what topics I’d like to cover on the podcast for this upcoming season.After listening to the national media, local media, and even friends discuss their Top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL, something became clear to me…I disagreed with most of them. So, I asked myself, why not make my own?This season, each week, I will be ranking the top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL based on their performance. One bad week may not play a top guy out of their spot, but if there are other quarterbacks consistently playing at a higher level week to week, then updates to the list will be made.This episode covers the top 5 quarterbacks heading into this season. To be clear, this is not a lifetime achievement award, this is based on where they rank based on their play this season alone.

Throughout the NFL offseason, I spent time deciding what topics I’d like to cover on the podcast for this upcoming season.After listening to the national media, local media, and even friends discuss their Top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL, something became clear to me…I disagreed with most of them. So, I asked myself, why not make my own?This season, each week, I will be ranking the Top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL based on their performance. One bad week may not play a top guy out of their spot, but if there are other quarterbacks consistently playing at a higher level week to week, then updates to the list will be made.This episode covers the top 5 quarterbacks heading into this season. To be clear, this is not a lifetime achievement award, this is based on where they are at heading into this season alone.

Kalenna Kaske is a mindset & confidence coach who draws from her transformative journey and passion for helping others. Kalenna emboldens her clients to embrace their authentic selves and cultivate unwavering self-belief and confidence so that they can unlock their potential and conquer any challenge that comes their way.In this episode, Kalenna outlines the common areas that we may face difficulty in setting boundaries and people pleasing. Kalenna provides advice on how to overcome these challenges.Kalenna is a Certified Life Coach through IGC, an International Coaching Federation accredited program. If you or anyone you know is looking to make improvements to your mindset or confidence, you can reach out to her through the following link for a discovery call- https://paperbell.me/kalenna-kaske.

In one of his famous speeches, Arnold Schwarzenegger shares his six secrets to success. This episode focuses on his first secret, having a vision.

All of us carrying around enough on a daily basis. Here’s a quick reminder on what matters and what doesn’t.

Nick Saban mentioned three categories to describe the types of players he had coached throughout his career. These categories make for a useful metric that we can apply to ourselves as players in our own field.

Kalenna Kaske is a mindset and confidence coach who draws from her transformative journey and passion for helping others. Kalenna emboldens her clients to embrace their authentic selves and cultivate unwavering self-belief and confidence. This helps them unlock their potential and conquer any challenge that comes their way.In this episode, Kalenna defines what it means to be a life coach and how that differs from therapy. We also discuss the hurdles Kalenna faced starting up her coaching business.Kalenna is a Certified Life Coach through IGC, an International Coaching Federation accredited program. If you or anyone you know is looking to make improvements to your mindset or confidence, you can reach out to her through the following link for a discovery call- https://paperbell.me/kalenna-kaske.

Tom Syron has over 32 years as a sheet metal worker in the commercial HVAC Industry. He’s the son of a sheet metal worker and the father of a sheet metal worker. Tom is also an Organizer with SMART Local 265 Union.In this episode, Tom reflects on his career in the trades. We discuss the pros and cons of working in a Union, along with addressing a few misconceptions that Tom has often come across.To find out more info about becoming a union sheet metal worker in Northern Illinois visit: Smart265.orgTo find out about sheet metal opportunities nationwide visit: Smart-Union.orgTo find about all different union trades visit: NABTU.org

Here are 7 things that we all need to stop doing right now.

Tyler Nelson is a Country Trust Bank Financial Advisor and Insurance Agent. As both a Financial Advisor of COUNTRY Trust Bank® and Registered Representative of COUNTRY® Capital Management Company, Tyler can help you plan for your financial future. His goal is to help you worry less and live more.In this episode, Tyler discusses what led him to a career with Country Financial. Tyler also provides advice to consumers that are looking to gain coverage in multiple areas- home, auto, life, health.

After facing a gut check moment, an old friend was able to tell me- “I know who you are.”

Katie Ernest has her Master’s degree and is a professional Speech Language Pathologist who works in acute care. She has a passion for singing, shopping, and sparkles. She also enjoys baking and staying active.In this episode, Katie defines what a speech pathologist is, and we talk about her social media account: Katie’s Kulture, Katie’s hobbies, and our relationship.

Daily Reminder. While watching a newly released documentary, the importance of a balanced mindset was reinforced.

Daily Reminder. A great broadcaster was interviewed recently about his career. He was asked to give his best advice to young people aspiring to broadcast at the national level. His advice was simple- don’t skip steps, don’t rush the process.