Jelly Roll on Overcoming Addiction & Unbelievable NFL Stories | Not Just Football

In one of the most personal and powerful episodes yet, Cam Heyward and Hayden sit down with Jelly Roll — the Grammy-nominated country star with hip-hop roots and a story that hits deeper than most. In this episode: 🎤 Jelly talks about going from jail cells to CMA red carpets 🧠 Mental health, self-inventory, and how daily reflection helps him stay grounded 🏟️ His surreal rise in the country music world — from not being allowed inside the CMAs to winning Best New Artist 💔 Why he threw his phone into the Cumberland River after realizing he’d traded one addiction for another 🏀 Jelly’s love for basketball, the Knicks vs Pacers, and who he thinks is taking the Finals 🎶 LimeWire guilt, mixtape legends, and the Southern rap that raised him 🎸 Bob Dylan or Johnny Cash? Stadium shows or intimate venues? Jelly plays “This or That” with zero filter This is a raw, hilarious, and emotional ride through the life of an artist who’s seen it all — and still shows up with heart, humor, and humility. For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.co 0:00 Previewing Jelly Roll Interview 4:35 Madden Cover Revealed 6:17 Responding to The Raiders O Linemen... 10:20 Jelly Roll Interview 12:15 Talking About Tour 12:55 Pat McAfee 16:10 Football Shaping Life 19:24 Favorite Football Memory 21:25 Cam Ward 22:30 Losing Derrick Henry 23:30 Jeffery Simmons Story 26:30 Stadiums He'd Love To Play 28:40 Jelly's Super Bowl Halftime Show Idea 30:19 Turning Point In Life 31:15 Children Humbling You 33:18 Mentoring Other Artists 34:31 Jelly Doesn't Own A Phone 37:19 On Fans With Phones Out During Shows 39:50 Doing The Cool Runnings Theme Before Shows 42:20 Jelly's Top 5 Movies 45:24 Jelly's Mento Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices