Colin Kaepernick
Summary
Colin Kaepernick discusses his new book, *The Perilous Fight*, with Dax Shepard and Lily Padman, reflecting on his childhood as a Black boy adopted by a white family in rural California. He shares formative stories of racial isolation, finding community through football and Black culture, and the resilience built from navigating identity without parental guidance.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Colin Kaepernick's book
Sponsor segments: Quince and McDonald's
Meeting Colin and discussing his height
Dax's lack of NFL knowledge and adoption story
Early experiences with racism and the N-word
Navigating being different and reading social cues
Cultural differences and role models like Allen Iverson
Parental awareness and building resilience
Community connections and the hair braiding story
The hot light gimmick and Modesto barbershop
Sponsor segments: Gusto, training gear, and Helix
Baseball vs Football and the decline of Black players
Religious experiences: Lutheran vs Baptist church
Assimilation, identity, and team camaraderie
Injuries, the combine, and medical neglect
NFL draft parallels to slave auctions and bias
Rookie year, media bias, and the 49ers era
Sponsor segments: BetterHelp, Squarespace, Walden
Meeting Nessa, Malcolm X, and historical context
History, education, and the kneeling protest
Daughter's personality and family anecdotes
Las Vegas trip: Michael Jackson show and rickshaw
Uber Eats delivery mishaps and housewarming
Sponsors, lost car story, and closing remarks
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