Episode #2
Colin Kaepernick on Almost Dying, Finding His Identity & the Power NFL Players Hold | S3 Ep 2
Colin Kaepernick joins Real Talk with MJ for a powerful conversation about identity, fear, football and social justice. Kaepernick opens up about the experiences that shaped him growing up, how football gave him community, and the moment he realized his platform came with a responsibility to act. He also explains why fear stopped controlling him after two near-death experiences, including a moment in college when he says he looked down the barrel of a gun that killed three other people that night. We also discuss the power NFL players hold collectively, whether today’s star Black quarterbacks have a responsibility to speak out, and why understanding history and systemic injustice became a major turning point in Kaepernick’s life. The conversation also explores themes from Kaepernick’s book, The Perilous Fight , including race, identity, childhood experiences and the moments that helped shape his worldview. Subscribe to Real Talk with MJ for more exclusive interviews and conversations across sports, culture and society.
