In the first podcast, Brion interviews Nick to learn about his football journey to Iowa and later into the NFL Some of the topics we discussed: * How he got into kicking and punting * What his recruiting process was like, and interactions with Coach Bobby Elliott * Why he considered attending the Air Force Academy * What it was like playing as a true freshman (TV spotlight on punting battle with Brion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a2F69llWxU) * The worst punting day ever against Iowa State (watch the punts at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0lcODyAwis) * Causing a delay in the 1993 Michigan game * Blowout losses to Ohio State and Penn State * The loss at Tulsa in 1996 * Scoring a TD and playing other positions * Recurring football dreams/nightmares * NFL journey with the Chiefs, Jets and Dolphins, including his first and only NFL game * His perspective seeing Robert Gallery's rise to fame * The support he received from his family and how they traveled to most of the games * Super Jock pregame ritual (watch the 1986 commercial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NETvbqZAZX4) Learn more about Nick at hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=122 Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.