Adoption, Racism, & Activism: Kaepernick on Unspoken Trauma and the Price of Fame | Armchair Expert

Dax Shepard and Monica Padman sit down with Colin Kaepernick, former NFL quarterback, activist, and author to discuss his new graphic novel memoir, "The Perilous Fight". The trio discuss Colin's upbringing as a biracial adopted kid, his understanding of racism, heartbreaking stories of being bullied, his elite multi-sport high school career, the Black quarterback stereotype, and the true story behind his national anthem protest. Colin speaks on the joys of raising a passionate and independent daughter, using her voice and name to make a difference in the world. Start your 2 month free trial today:    / premium   . Terms Apply. Cancel Anytime. Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://www.allstate.com/ #ColinKaepernick #DaxShepard #ArmchairExpert #MonicaPadman Subscribe:    / @armchairexpertpod   00:00 - Welcome Colin Kaepernick 5:28 - Colin's Childhood & Memoir 15:35 - Navigating Identity & Race Early On 21:48 - Early Role Models & Cultural Influences 29:43 - Pop Warner Football & Barber Shop Culture 41:26 - Choosing Football Over Baseball 46:40 - College Days at University of Nevada 54:39 - Football Culture & Building Resilience 1:02:44 - The NFL Combine Experience 1:09:40 - History of Black Quarterbacks in the NFL 1:12:44 - Super Bowl Run & Media Backlash 1:21:48 - Taking a Knee & The Anthem Protest 1:28:38 - Fatherhood & Raising His Daughter About Armchair Expert: Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and alongside my co-host Monica Padman, welcome to the Armchair Expert Podcast. I’m endlessly fascinated by the intricacies of human behavior, and on this channel, we sit down for in-depth interviews with guests across all our shows. Whether it’s talking with your favorite celebrities on Armchair Expert, diving deep with scholars on Experts on Experts, hearing wild listener stories on Armchair Anonymous, or taking a ride in Mom’s Car, we explore the vulnerability, setbacks, and experiences that make us human. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology, improv training and a healthy dose of delusion. Subscribe to join us as we attempt to discover human truths without any laboratory work, clinical trials, or data collection. Together we will be, in the great tradition of 16th-century scientists, Armchair Experts. Follow Armchair Expert on social:   / armchairexppod     / armchairexppod     / armchairexppod   Connect with Wondery: https://wondery.com/shows/armchair-ex...   / wonderymedia     / wonderymedia     / wonderymedia     / wonderymedia   Watch Armchair Expert every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY here on Youtube! Listen to episodes ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting: https://wondery.com/shows/armchair-ex...