Lets Trot Show - EP28 Lets Trot with Jordan Mailata (Philadelphia Eagles)

We are joined by a special guest in a Lets Trot Show EXCLUSIVE! NFL superstar & left tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, Jordan Mailata. Jordan shares his journey from the NRL to the NFL, overcoming adversities including an unknown heart condition at an early age, the moment he got drafted, his love for the 'city of brotherly love', he breaks down a typical training and game week, and shares some stories about Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and Eagles legend Jason Kelce. Plus, Jordan shares the news that the NFL are building an Academy in Australia, and he answers the Mystery Question from Brandon Smith (Cheese)!

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Big thanks to NFL Australia & Philadelphia Eagles!

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00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Jordan coming home to Australia
02:24 - Jordan on resigning with the Philadelphia Eagles
05:36 - Representing Polynesian NFL
07:05 - Jordan explains what it is like playing in the “City of Brotherly Love”
13:35 - LETS TROT EXCLUSIVE: Jordan opens up about his heart condition & treatment when he was young
15:57 - Jordan on his time at the South Sydney Rabbitohs
22:25 - Jordan on leaving the NRL dream behind
27:30 - NRL vs NFL comparison, Jordan weighs in on the debate
35:40 - Jordan on self doubt & chasing the NFL dream
48:50 - Jordan’s talents & appearing on the US version ‘The Masked Singer’
51:07 - A deep dive into a typical week of NFL training & game schedule
57:53 - SEGMENT: What’s in the Sauce?
1:05:47 - SEGMENT: Mystery Question from Brandon Smith (Cheese)
1:08:29 - The NFL building an academy & pathway in Australia
1:11:20 - End the show with ‘The Eagles Chant’

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