Brandon Sesay, Defensive Coordinator for the Albany Firebirds, joins The Nest to discuss his professional journey. What role does direction and transparency play in his success? How did his basketball background influence his football career? What importance does he place on excelling in small ta...

Nick Vernnard, Director of Game Day Operations and Community Relations, joins the show to outline his daily responsibilities, the creative inspiration for in-game entertainment, and the significant time and effort invested in the game script. Ben Nelson shares his background in professional sport...

DJ Walden joins The Nest, where he shares lessons learned from overcoming adversity in football and adapting to navigate the pandemic, highlighting the importance of being versatile on the field and embracing new roles in pursuit of goals.

Marquel Wade joins the show to discuss his journey to Albany, including a stop in Arkansas, his experiences playing in other cities, what makes Albany unique, and his enthusiasm for playing under Coach Ware and the Firebirds, as well as his thoughts on an overdue championship coming to the capita...

Gary Compton, Director of Football Operations, visits to provide an in-depth examination of the AF1's inner workings, shedding light on both short-term and long-term objectives while emphasizing transparency and structure, discussing playoff plans and laying the groundwork for the championship game.

Shawn Lockett stops by The Nest to share his football background, stressing the impact of meaningful relationships, diligent effort, and Albany's football enthusiasm, as well as turning criticism into opportunities.

Trevon Shorts joins The Nest to recount his football experiences, from his roots in Maryland to his arrival in Albany, and conveys his fondness for arena football and the loyal supporters of the Albany Firebirds.