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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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Liam Coen on his unlikely path to NFL head coach, the Jaguars’ 4–13 to 13–4 turnaround, Trevor Lawrence’s growth, why the league is set up for failure, Baker Mayfield, Sean McVay, his biggest regret & the pressure of Year 2 in Jacksonville entering Year 2
Sitting with one of the most interesting and energized leaders in football, Liam Coen chops it up with the fellas during training camp for an honest c...
Travis Hunter, NFL’s dynamic playmaker opens up on his unwavering decision to play both sides of the ball, Trevor Lawrence, Liam Coen, return from injury, Jaguars’ expectations, Fatherhood & rewriting the headlines of how the world sees him.
“I cannot sit on the sideline.”Travis Hunter
Couldn’t come to Duuval and not talk to our guy Travis Hunter!! We were able to catch him...
Minkah Fitzpatrick and Adonai Mitchell from Jets camp, open up like never before: Minkah on what went wrong in Pittsburgh, why he left Miami, regrets and AD on overcoming adversity and fresh start under Aaron Glenn's leadership .
"It's a new beginning for us." Minkah Fitzpatrick and Adonai Mitchell
As the Pivot Training Camp tour continues, we hit the Big Apple, wh...
Drake London talks Falcons expectations, new contract, Bijan Robinson, QB carousel, Stefansky, pressure to win, his recent engagement, accountability, growth, and why he still has something to prove this season.
“I work twice as hard to never become complacent.”Drake London
As our Pivot Training Camp tour continues, we hit the A to sit with Drake...
Jeffery Simmons NFL's elite Defensive star shares what he is still chasing, reveals what we don't see with Cam Ward, talks Cardell Tate, leadership, gets real about adversity, envy of Mike Vrabel and why Tennessee's time is now with new coaching regime.
"I'm not letting anyone stand in the way of me feeding my family." Jeffery Simmons
One of our favorite times of year as we kick off The...
Jake Paul on his biggest pivot in sports and business, taking punches, why he feels he can play in the NFL, the true value of Nakisa Bidarian brings to MVP Sports and the blockbuster move to partner with PFL and John Martin to expand into MMA.
After ringing the Nasdaq bell, Jake Paul is putting the world on notice once again that he is shaking up the sports and business world with his latest...
DeSean Jackson, Michael Vick, Chennis Berry, Trei Oliver, Larry Scott talk among top MEAC conference leaders on 2026 College football season and how experiences shape their coaching
Showing our brother's love by highlighting their commitment to young people on and off the field using their own life experiences to make an impact. <...
Ryan Clark breaks his silence on his firing from ESPN, the way it really happened, clears the air on certain scenarios, if he saw it coming, support and what he will miss most from the job he loved and poured into for over a decade.
“Without great critics, you’ve had no great successes.” Ryan Clark
Today's episode hits close to home, and is personal for us but also p...
Dana White on UFC controversies, freedom of speech with Ryan Clark, the White House event, response about Michelle Obama, Conor McGregor, fixing boxing, health battles and digging out of the lowest points
“Judge me at the end of it all.” Dana White
Dana White is back on The Pivot, and nothing is off limits. One of the most polarizing and r...
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,...