The Higher Valleys Podcast
Welcome to the Higher Valleys Podcast, where former NFL teammates Spencer Paysinger and Jelani Jenkins trade real conversations about fatherhood, sports, ambition, identity, and life after the game.
Each week, we unpack the tension ambitious fathers face: chasing success, strengthening marriages, and raising emotionally secure kids… without losing ourselves along the way.
The Higher Valleys Podcast
Latest Episodes
Dad Clock
Episode SummarySpencer and Jelani open Episode 62 asking what “culture” actually means when everything from clothes to conferences gets the label. They talk CultureCon, ComplexCon, and the difference between lasting heritage and w...
No Bumpers
Episode SummarySpencer and Jelani reconnect after a week away and cover everything from large-phone-text jokes and bowling etiquette to college football’s shifting balance of power. Jelani celebrates Florida’s win over Ole Miss an...
Sh*t Yourself
Episode SummarySpencer and Jelani open Episode 60 with Oregon’s rough loss to Oklahoma State and a bigger conversation about standards, discipline, and what happens when talent starts playing below its potential. They talk coachin...