Pivot Podcast
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Pivot Podcast
Former NFL stars Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder have transcended the podcast game, topping the charts globally by creating a new form of media and carving an unprecedented niche in the space of sports, music and entertainment. Hosting weekly sit-down conversations with A-list stars, de...
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458 episodes
Jaron Boots Ennis the Undisputed Champion on boxing's biggest call-outs, Bud Crawford coming out of retirement, 36-0 dominance, family legacy, Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson and why respect is earned not given.
“I am the face of boxing.” Boots Ennis
Fresh off cementing himself as one of boxing's elite, undefeated world champion Jaron "Boots" Enn...
Would NFL players do it all again? Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor & Channing Crowder on CTE, Chris Johnson ALS, Jaylen Brown trade reactions, Travis Taylor wedding, what makes a good leader & 2026 halfway realizations
"Would I have allowed fear to steal my destiny?" Ryan Clark
A Friday episode of The Pivot Podcast with the fellas.
Ryan Cla...
Howard H White: Inside Nike, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Derek Jeter & athletes who define greatness, untold stories, leadership, resilience, mentorship, creating Jordan brand and the legacy of lifting others beyond success.
"Even a dog can wag its tail when it passes you on the street." Howard H White
In this colorful episode of The Pivot Podcast, we have. th...
Kam Patterson rising comedy star on Kill Tony secrets, Kevin Hart, Tony Hinchcliffe, finding his voice, handling fame, betting on himself, lessons from his father, comedy, acting, failure, growth, and why you have to do the things that scare you
“In life, you have to do the things that scare you.” Kam Patterson
Kam Patterson, comedian and Hollywood star, sits down with Ryan, Chann...
Champ Bailey on Hall of Fame greatness, being a rare commodity, learning NFL business hard way, the Washington-Denver trade, Revis comparisons, fatherhood & his legendary 99-Yard interception return.
“I was a rare commodity.” Champ Bailey
Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey joins Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor for a co...
Kane Brown country music superstar & chart-topping artist gets candid on feeling overlooked in Nashville, breaking barriers, loneliness despite success, family, marriage proposal etiquette, famous friends, Kane's Bar on Broadway, and the finish line
"Who says you can't win on a losing hand?" Kane Brown
The Pivot takes Nashville...Country superstar Kane Brown joins The Pivot for one of...
Knicks are Kings of New York, FIFA fever with World Cup frenzy, underdogs to icons, remembering Aldon Smith, the real scoop on Father's Day, the call you never want to get and hard things to tell loved ones.
“This isn’t Little League, there’s no rule we all have to line up and shake hands.” Ryan Clark
Special Friday Pivot as we prepare to sp...
JR Smith opens up on 16 years NBA career, winning with LeBron, the Finals mistake that changed everything, Knicks, playing depressed, time in jail, heartache, Mental Health, golf and finding purpose beyond basketball
“16 years in the NBA and 70% of my career, I played depressed. “-JR Smith
In this episode of The Pivot Podcast, former NBA champion and b...
Mekai Curtis on Raising Kanan's final season, cliffhangers answered, 50 Cent's influence, becoming Kanan Stark, Disney Channel beginnings, his parents' sacrifices, Hollywood highs and lows, behind-the-scenes stories and balancing life beyond the character
"Everything Gets Answered In Season 5..."Mekai Curtis
On this Friday special of The Pivot Podcast, we sit down with actor Mekai Curtis, t...
Trae Young speaks his truth, the trade that fueled him, why he left the Hawks, regrets from Atlanta's ECF run, Washington future, MSG's villain, criticism, chasing greatness, protecting family, Jalen Brunson & De'Aaron Fox.
“Regardless of what people think of me, I know who I am & let my play talk for me.” Trae Young
Some conversations hit right on time and...
NFL shakeups, NBA Finals & reality of change: AJ Brown, Myles Garrett, Jared Verse and OBJ headline a wild week in football as Ryan, Fred and Channing talk friendship, aging out, growing apart, and what it takes to keep going when things get tough.
“If we are teammates working towards same goal, how do we grow apart?”-Channing Crowder
A Friday with the fellas as Ryan, Channing and F...
Greg Oden's untold story: Ohio State legend, drafted No. 1 before Kevin Durant, called a NBA Bust, the what-ifs, battling injuries, addiction, depression, misconceptions, the Miami Heat Finals run & life after basketball.
"My story isn't a basketball story, it's a life story." Greg Oden
On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, we sit down with former No. 1 ove...
Jason Wilson, best-selling author & Martial Arts Master, speaks on men hiding behind a mask, healing trauma, redefining masculinity, discipline as a tool, Mental Health, Martial Arts, emotional freedom, family values and why vulnerability is real power
“Men put a mask to hide what appears to be weak to the world.”-Jason Wilson
On this powerful episode of The Pivot Podcast, the guys sit...
Kenny Smith NBA Champion, Inside the NBA, analyst, UNC hooper, never-told stories with MJ, Dean Smith wisdom, Rockets championships, Shaq & Barkley, Wemby, playing in Jordan era, on silence being loudest voice & his 2026 NBA Finals prediction.
“Champions do daily what everyone does occasionally.”-Kenny Smith
NBA champion, award-winning analyst, and basketball icon Kenny “The Je...
Thomas Davis Sr. former All Pro linebacker on hiding the pain behind NFL greatness: 3 ACL tears, playing through addiction, life after football, divorce, fatherhood, Luke Kuechly, and the Super Bowl decision he still regrets
"I spent a lot of time and pain trying to hide things from everyone." Thomas Davis
On this episode of the The Pivot Podcast, former NFL...
Allyson Felix on motherhood, mental health, Olympic greatness, surviving a life-threatening pregnancy, fighting Nike over maternity protections, chasing a comeback at 40, and redefining legacy beyond the track.
“It is a privilege to go see what’s possible.” Allyson Felix
The saying goes, pressure is privilege and on this episode of The Pivot Pod...
John Starks from undrafted to NBA legend on battling Michael Jordan, iconic dunk vs Chicago, Knicks playoff pain, 90s rivalries, Game 7 heartbreak, Jalen Brunson, SGA and why this Knicks team feels different
"If I could have played against Michael Jordan everyday, I would have because I am a competitor." John Starks
With NBA playoffs heating u...
Laura Rutledge ESPN star on balancing family and high-profile job, the fear of Motherhood ruining her career, dealing with grief behind the scenes and reveals what marked change for the rising star.
“I was afraid being a mom would hold me back then it became my greatest strength."- Laura Rutledge
A Pivotal conversation as we celebrate...
Will Packer on building a Billion-Dollar film empire, pivoting to power, navigating Hollywood high stakes, Kevin Hart being evil, lesson from Paul Walker, persistence through rejection from Beyoncé, and turning setbacks into success.s
“Do you want to be right or do you want to win? I want to win.” -Will Packer
When Will Packer pulls up to The Pivot Podcast, the conversa...
Randy Adams: Army Sgt on reliving death, Chicago streets to Afghanistan, choosing war over jail, life-changing battle of survival, depression to despair, finding faith and what kept him alive during dark times.
“It’s never easy to relive near death experiences.”-Army Sgt. Randy Adams
As May starts, Mental Health Awareness Month, this conversatio...
Yahya Abdul-Mateen Emmy Award-Winning actor on choosing to be interesting vs being right, opens up on pain, purpose, staying true to himself and honor of playing Denzel's role as John Creasy in Netflix's Man on Fire.
“Do you want to be right or do you want to be interesting?” Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
In this episode of The Pivot Podcast, we sit down with...
Patrick Ewing in a rare sit-down opens up like never before on missing a championship, his Knicks legacy, NYC pressure, rivalries with Michael Jordan & Hakeem Olajuwon, Georgetown, his parents’ sacrifice, and his one regret
“That is the one regret I have of my time playing in New York.”-Patrick Ewing
In this powerful episode of The Pivot Podcast, NBA legend P...
Aurélien Tchouaméni: Real Madrid star on pressure, fame, playing for the world’s biggest club, Vinícius Jr’s leadership, racism on the pitch, contract talks, NFL influence, overcoming global defeat, France’s 2022 World Cup miss, and his 2026 mindset.
“Playing for Real Madrid, it’s the biggest stage in sports, the pressure is a privilege."- Aurélien Tchouaméni
The Pivot goes internation...
Trick Williams WWE's rising star on WrestleMania surprise, talks bringing culture to the ring, “Whoop That Trick,” The Rock moment, future with Lash Legend, family roots and lessons from Steve Spurrier
“I had to go through the fire to be exactly who I’m supposed to be.”- Trick Williams
In this special pre-WrestleMania episode of The Pivo...
Craig Melvin co-host of Today Show reveals the true cost of success, sacrifice, why he's ok being a bad friend, fatherhood, addiction, Savannah Guthrie's return and how looking at a glass half full vs half empty reflects a person's character.
"We are all sacrificing something." Craig Melvin
Today Show co-host, Craig Melvin sits down with Ryan, Channing and Fred for a powerful a...
Lecrae Grammy Award winning artist reveals path from streets to finding his purpose, cheating death, power of redemption, Christian beliefs and how he's become a cultural bridge to faith, turning lessons into lyrics.
“I feel like God had his hands on me because I shouldn’t be alive.”
On this powerful episode of the The Pivot Podcast, the hosts sit down...
Special Pivot: Ryan, Channing and Fred get really personal opening up and answering your questions from life to sports to regrets to what ifs, everything is on the table and their responses may surprise you.
You Asked, We Answered: Sports, Growth & Hard Truths
It's a Good Friday for sure, on this episode of The Pivot Podcast, Ryan, Channing a...
Rich Kleiman business and entertainment mogul takes us inside sports' most exclusive Boardroom, shares what Kevin Durant did to change everything, reveals blueprint learned from Jay Z and the scary part of legacy no one talks about.
“There’s a difference between earning and building wealth.” Rich Kleiman
In this episode of The Pivot Podcast, business mogul Rich Kleima...
When media and sports clash into a war words, is loyalty a premium? Integrity over chaos and clicks, how to stop chasing acceptance, Mendoza vs Ty Simpson on No 1 QB, Wemby's swag is refreshing and J. Cole speaks his truth.
“He said what he said!” Channing Crowder
Another Friday with the fellas, and we are keeping it real as it comes! In this episode of The...
Jeezy opens up on having no regrets, from the pressure of Atlanta streets to culture icon, musical evolution, betting on himself, arrest turning point, depression, co-parenting, Jay-Z bond & new Vegas residency
“I regret none of it, I lived the best of both worlds.” Jeezy
We couldn't hide the excitement on this one, sitting with the man behind th...
Mid March Pivot: Why people air out dirty laundry in public, Maxx Crosby speaks out on Ravens, Russell Wilson Pro Bowl dad, Kenyon Martin keeps it real, WNBA players huge win, overdue apology and how important is peace in a partner?
“Here’s why people love to air out their dirty laundry in public.”-Channing Crowder
It's a Friday back with your favorite fellas, Ryan,...
Devon Franklin from Hollywood hits to heartbreak and healing, producer talks faith, divorce, rebuilding identity, help from Will Smith, believing in love again and the power of pivoting.
“You don’t know what grace is, until you are in need of it.” Devon Franklin
Lights, Camera, Faith- we get a behind the scenes look into t...
Breanna Stewart leading talks for new WNBA CBA, championship mindset, impact of Unrivaled league, on-court rivalries being a good thing, legacy of UCONN March Madnesss, using platform for change and finding a new winning purpose in motherhood
"We know as the players grow, the league grows and vice versa, so we aren't settling for anything less than we've earned." Breanna Stewart
Demetrious Johnson, Mighty Mouse, one of the greatest flyweights of all time on rough upbringing to MMA greatness, raised by a deaf mom, Dana White let down, UFC Turmoil, combat legacy, lessons of fatherhood, marriage, and life beyond the cage.
"I produced some badass fights for UFC...and they were waiting for me to lose."- Demetrious Johnson
On this episode of The Pivot Podcast...
March Madness Begins, NFL Free Agency Buzz, Ryan Clark Responds to Kyler Murray Take, Combine Reactions, Athletes & Addiction, Mental Health, Podcast Beefs, 50 Cent vs T.I., Dating Hot Takes, Spouse vs Sponsor & Who Pays on a Date Gone Wrong?
“I see it as a tragedy and a cautionary tale, just think of what it could’ve been.” Ryan Clark
Friday back with the fellas as Ryan Clark...
Trent Williams 17-Year NFL Career still going strong, future of the All-Pro, 49ers off-season, blocking for Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Shanahan’s genius, mental toughness, overcoming loss and how his cancer battle forever changed him
"I never try to come back the same player as the year before, I'm always looking to change something." Trent Williams
Often the world see...
John Brown won't apologize for his parenting playbook to greatness or his primary role in shaping his sons’ athletic careers, all 3 reaching elite levels, especially All-Pro Amon-Ra St. Brown, who credits his dad for his NFL mindset, discipline & drive.
“I don’t care about backlash or any comments because In life you are going to be the hammer or the nail, I’m the hammer.” John Brown
We'v...
Andre Ward Hall of Fame boxer reveals his unlikely path to the top from the streets of Oakland to overcoming addiction, battling adversity to winning championships, the undefeated fighter talks retirement, respect and finding faith in the darkest place.
“I had to give up a whole childhood to be what I became.” Andre Ward
With boxing headlines shaking up the sports world from big names re...
Bryce Young Carolina Panthers Quarterback reflects on playoff run, finally hitting his stride, opens up on the one night that changed his mindset, pressures of being the No. 1 NFL pick , bond with CJ Stroud and why he will never eat raccoon.
“We all signed up for the criticism, and will to take a bullet for our team, that’s our job.” Bryce Young
Fresh off a breakout playoff ru...
Aldis Hodge the long-time respected actor, visionary producer opens up on his proudest role, talks being raised by a strong single mom, shaped by adversity, driven by purpose and why he's unapologetic about using his voice and craft to uplift culture.
“Human beings are the only puzzle I can’t figure out.” Aldis Hodge
On this powerful episode of The Pivot Podcast, Ryan Clark, Channing Cr...