Today, the wonderful Paul Bergmann joins us to chat about his career in football, playing with John Elway, CTE, the paradox of how protective equipment can make some sports more dangerous, Ngannou vs. Fury, Indonesian history, Paul's family experience with ethnicity, the cognitive dissonance of combat sports, Savannah watching her own fights, Paul's interpretation of "Love your enemy", Paul's experience with Christianity, and much more!

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