Colton Underwood: podcast appearances and interviews

Colton Scott Brown-Underwood, born on January 26, 1992, is an American reality television personality and former professional football player. He played as a defensive end at Illinois State and was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He also spent time on the practice squads of the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles. After his football career, Underwood became a contestant on the 14th season of The Bachelorette and was later named the lead for the 23rd season of The Bachelor. Notably, he is the first lead in the Bachelor franchise history to publicly come out as gay. Beyond his television appearances, Underwood is an executive producer, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and a New York Times best-selling author. He also hosts the podcast Daddyhood. His diverse career spans sports, television, and publishing, reflecting a dynamic public profile.