The Working Class HUMP

In this episode, Jon interviews Todd Blackledge. They dive into Blackledge's childhood. From three different high schools in four years to his home run at his first at-bat. His years at Penn State and the legend of Joe Paterno. Todd led Paterno to his first National Championship in the 1982 season. Blackledge was the MVP of that game.

They talk about Todd's journey of finding God. Then to him being a first-round pick in the NFL. They talk about his career for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Also, they highlight the fact that his father Ron Blackledge was one of the coaches in Pittsburgh. Lastly, Jon and Todd discuss Todd's broadcasting career and all of the wonderful relationships that have stemmed from it.

"My friendship with Todd has spanned some 40 years.

In that time we have shared many of life‘s changes, however through it all, Todd has met each challenge and blessing with integrity and tremendous character.

I am proud to call him my friend."

~Jon

The Working Class HUMP Podcast is about hard-working people. Who have blood on their knuckles, callouses on their hands, scabs on their shins and sweat on their brow. People out of sheer principle just would not quit and with continued hard work found themselves in positions that could make a difference in someone else's life along with their own.

Just from being hard Working-Class HUMPS

Humility, Love and Respect in perpetuity.

Humble Unwavering Motivated People Sacrificing for all.

Jon Dietz, the man that lives his life by the code of the west and offers up wisdom to anyone that encounters him, is BACK for another in-depth discussion on things that he's learned over his lifetime.

Jon really wanted to touch base with all of our audience members that are parents. The topics he chose to address out of his long list of lessons are:

1. Love is spelled T.I.M.E. ..... Invest it in those you love

2. Kids won't cost you any more than you have.

3. The moment my girls learned how to ride a bike was one of the most exhilarating moments in my life.

Parents young and old, first child or cheaper by the dozen, even those of us that are single and childless could all benefit from the insight Jon can offer into the power of love and kindness when it comes to dealing with children.

Join Jon and Jan as they discuss three more simple pieces of advice that could change your life.

Today's discussion topics include:

1. 1 lie ruins 1000 truths.

2. A man's trust is a valuable thing... Don’t lose it over a handful of cards.

3. Take a drunk girl home. I would rather have your respect than your body.

Welcome to ANOTHER episode of Wisdom with Jon Deitz! This week, our friend Jon dives into friendships, discipline, and motivation. Our lessons for the week include: 1. Don't count the days, make the days count. 2. If you can live with it, I can live without it. 3. Surrounded by strangers I thought were my friends. Remember, this is meant to make you THINK and approach things from angles that you may have not previously seen. Our mission is to get your mind to approach things from as many different angles as possible.

In this podcast episode, Jon interviews Ron Blackledge. They dive into Ron's life and his sports career. It all began for Ron Blackledge from a humble beginning of being born and raised in his aunt's garage with four siblings. Moving from a garage to just a dirt floor basement.

They talk about his early journies in sports. He didn't start playing football until his sophomore year. His one sister forged his consent form so he could play. His journey then took him to Bowling Green State University where he played football and baseball. He got married between his junior and senior years at Bowling Green.

He then coached at Canton South for three years followed by coaching at other local high schools for seven years. In the next phase of his life, he coached at five colleges for 14 years and finally, he coached in the NFL for 16 years.

"Ron Blackledge, What can I say,

RB is a Family Man!! Friendship, Loyal, Amazing in every way. There to help, never forgot where he came from, Loves to laugh, Loves to tell a story, Loves to sing a song, Loves a game of cards ... every single day! But ask him where he’s from and he will proudly say... Canton Ohio,

The best place on earth.

He is the definition of a true friend, and It has been such an honor for him to consider me a true friend.

He is an American Classic, and a treasure to all that love, and know him. What can I say??"

~Jon

The Working Class HUMP Podcast is about hard-working people. Who have blood on their knuckles, callouses on their hands, scabs on their shins and sweat on their brow. People out of sheer principle just would not quit and with continued hard work found themselves in positions that could make a difference in someone else's life along with their own.

Just from being hard Working-Class HUMPS

Humility, Love and Respect in perpetuity.