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Bailey and Buck Unplugged

Bailey and Buck Unplugged

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Bailey and Buck Unplugged is the only podcast with an NFL record holder, former pro NFL Cheerleader, and mental health and performance coach to the stars! Hosted by Robert Bailey, Misty Buck, and Bailey Brooks Mashburn, each week we bring you conversations that offer a unique blend of sports, entertainment, and mental health offering insights beyond the spotlight.

The show dives deep into the mental well-being of celebrities and public figures, uncovering the stories behind their successes and struggles. We’re not afraid to tackle controversial topics, offer bold opinions, and ask the questions that others shy away from—all with the aim of sparking meaningful dialogue.

Whether you're a die-hard sports fan, an aspiring athlete, or simply looking for inspiration, Bailey and Buck Unplugged has something for everyone.Bailey and Buck Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Kevin “The Flushing Flash” Kelley on Mental Health in Boxing, Athlete Mindset, and Life After Sports

    Kevin “The Flushing Flash” Kelley on Mental Health in Boxing, Athlete Mindset, and Life After Sports
    Apr 6 2026
    On this episode of Bailey and Buck Unplugged, hosts Misty Buck, Robert Bailey, and Bailey Brooks Mashburn sit down with boxing legend Kevin “The Flushing Flash” Kelley for a powerful conversation on mental health in boxing, athlete mindset, and life beyond the ring.Kevin Kelley is a former professional boxing champion who rose through the ranks to become a two-time world champion, holding the WBC Featherweight title (1993–1995) and the WBU Featherweight title (1995–1997). Known for his electrifying fighting style and resilience, Kevin shares firsthand insight into the realities of competing at the highest level.This episode explores the mental health challenges of professional athletes, including the pressure to perform, burnout, recovery, and the transition after a competitive career. Kevin opens up about his journey through the highs of championship success and the lows that come with stepping away from the sport, offering real perspective on resilience, discipline, and long-term wellness.The conversation also dives into the evolution of boxing, the rise of celebrity fighters, and the importance of brain health, sports psychology, and training mindset in both boxing and football.Today, Kevin continues to train athletes and co-hosts The Sucker Punch Show, staying deeply connected to the boxing world.On this episode of Bailey and Buck Unplugged, hosts Misty Buck, Robert Bailey, and Bailey Brooks Mashburn sit down with boxing legend Kevin “The Flushing Flash” Kelley for a powerful conversation on mental health in boxing, athlete mindset, and life beyond the ring.Kevin Kelley is a former professional boxing champion who rose through the ranks to become a two-time world champion, holding the WBC Featherweight title (1993–1995) and the WBU Featherweight title (1995–1997). Known for his electrifying fighting style and resilience, Kevin shares firsthand insight into the realities of competing at the highest level.This episode explores the mental health challenges of professional athletes, including the pressure to perform, burnout, recovery, and the transition after a competitive career. Kevin opens up about his journey through the highs of championship success and the lows that come with stepping away from the sport, offering real perspective on resilience, discipline, and long-term wellness.The conversation also dives into the evolution of boxing, the rise of celebrity fighters, and the importance of brain health, sports psychology, and training mindset in both boxing and football.Today, Kevin continues to train athletes and co-hosts The Sucker Punch Show, staying deeply connected to the boxing world.*******About the Show:Bailey and Buck Unplugged, hosted by Robert Bailey, Bailey Brooks Mashburn, and Misty Buck, is a program of the Kennedy Kids Foundation, focused on conversations around mental health, performance, and personal growth. If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 (free, confidential)
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • George Mumford on Michael Jordan, Mindfulness, Flow Triggers, and Mental Performance

    George Mumford on Michael Jordan, Mindfulness, Flow Triggers, and Mental Performance
    Mar 30 2026
    George Mumford joins Bailey & Buck Unplugged for a powerful conversation on mindfulness, mental performance, flow triggers, addiction recovery, stress, happiness, and what it really takes to grow through adversity. Known as the “performance whisperer,” George opens up about the injury that ended his basketball career, his recovery journey, and how mindfulness helped reshape his life and purpose. In this episode, George shares how that path led him to work with Phil Jackson and the Chicago Bulls after Michael Jordan retired, why crisis can also mean opportunity, how flow starts with getting comfortable being uncomfortable, and what it looks like to make choices that stay in alignment with who you are. He also talks about forgiveness, purpose, core values, growth, and why struggle can bring out something stronger in all of us. This episode is for athletes, parents, coaches, competitors, and anyone trying to handle pressure, setbacks, change, and mental health with more intention. In this episode: • Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, and the Chicago Bulls during a time of crisis • Mindfulness and mental performance • Flow triggers and growth under pressure • Addiction recovery and identity after sports • Core values, worthy cause, and personal alignment • Stress, forgiveness, and long-term happiness Key quotes from the episode: • “Hey, great players make everybody else great, so you have to share the burden.” • “Crisis has 2 meanings.” • “I take roadblocks and turn them into stepping stones.” • “All I gotta do is learn the lesson, and it’s gonna be fun, the joy of discovery.” • “The science says that 90 percent of long-term happiness is predicated on how the brain and the nervous system interprets experience.” • “When you know better, you do better.” • “No struggle, no swag. I got swag. I earned that.” • “When I align with the divine, everything is fine and right on time.” • “The only time you have is now, the only one you can be is you, and all you need is love.” Bailey and Buck Unplugged, hosted by Robert Bailey, Bailey Brooks Mashburn, and Misty Buck, is a program of the Kennedy Kids Foundation. 🧡 If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 (free, confidential). 🧡 In an emergency, call 911. 🧡 More resources at kennedykids.org. 🧡 Show your support for mental health. Subscribe, like, comment, and share.
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    52 mins
  • Rod Mack: Community Leader, and Football Coach, On Building A Healthy Mindset In the Next Generation

    Rod Mack: Community Leader, and Football Coach, On Building A Healthy Mindset In the Next Generation
    Mar 23 2026
    On this episode of Bailey and Buck Unplugged: Rob and Misty speak with community leader, and U football linebacker legend Rod Mack! In today's conversation Rod details his experiences managing his own mental health throughout his journey from being a high performance athlete to coaching the next generation of football players. A standout scholar-athlete, Rod began his football journey with the North Dade Bulldogs before excelling at Monsignor Edward Pace High School. Ranked among Florida’s top 50 players, he earned All-Dade and All-State honors, served as team captain and Most Valuable Defensive Player, and was recognized as a National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete in 1995. He was later inducted into his high school Hall of Fame in 2016. Rod continued his success at the University of Miami as a starting linebacker and four-year letterman, graduating with dual degrees in Business Management and Finance. In 2010, Rod co-founded the Miami Gardens Ravens Youth Football Academy, now the city’s largest and most successful volunteer youth program. As President, he has led the Ravens to 16 National Championships, helped develop 150+ collegiate athletes, and mentored thousands of young boys and girls. The program’s national impact led to an international invitation to Brazil in 2025 to help launch a youth football initiative modeled after the Ravens.

    Bailey & Buck Unplugged is a program of the Kennedy Kids Foundation. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). If you are in immediate danger, dial 911.

    More mental health resources: Kennedy Kids Foundation Resources
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    44 mins
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