About this episode

Paul Pabst shares impactful stories from his career and personal life, exploring themes of mentorship and legacy.

Paul Pabst has spent nearly 20 years producing The Dan Patrick Show, so yes…this episode has stories. Chris Rock refusing to leave the studio. Clint Eastwood at Pebble Beach. Dale Jr. admitting he got into racing because he wanted his dad to talk to him. But the story that stays with you? Paul named his daughter Peyton after Walter Payton. And years later, he's standing at a Super Bowl party telling that story to Walter's son…trying not to cry. This episode is about the people who shape us, the mentors who push us, and the things we carry into fatherhood, teaching, work and legacy. (And there's some behind-the-scenes tales behind the Dan Patrick Show along the way) It's a lean back and listen episode of The Back 9. Contact Dennis & Josh Instagram: @Back9_Podcast

People in this episode

Hosts: Dennis Williams, Josh Mora

Guest: Paul Pabst

Topics covered

• storytelling
• fatherhood
• mentorship
• legacy
• behind-the-scenes
• sports

Keywords

• Paul Pabst
• Dan Patrick Show
• fatherhood
• mentorship
• legacy
• storytelling
• sports stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Dan Patrick Show

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