Pivot Podcast
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BigXthaPlug on new music, life after prison, promise to his kids, hating industry, life lessons from his dad, son teaching him patience and why he chooses to be naked.
Oct 9, 20261h 4m
Pablo Torre finds out everything, from losing ESPN the day his daughter was born to betting on himself to winning a Pulitzer, exposing Steve Ballmer, Life Surge, Tim Tebow, Bill Belichick and taking on sports’ most powerful.
Oct 6, 20261h 4m
Bart Scott former NFL All Pro, Detroit upbringing shaped him, parenting, disliking Nick Saban, the Coach who saved his career, getting fired, standing on business and why speaking his mind comes at a cost
Oct 2, 20261h 2m
Charlamagne tha God on becoming a media mogul, culture, ownership, Breakfast Club, Kevin Hart, Jay Z, Kaepernick, missteps, tuning out public opinion, advice from his dad that has guided his journey and the side of Lenard McKelvey the world doesn't see.
Sep 29, 20261h 3m
Kara Lawson from top tier athlete to prominent coach in basketball, formidable leadership and life lessons, Pat Summit stories, Boston Celtics, restoring Duke Women's program as a powerhouse & Gold Medal run with Team USA in 2026 FIBA World Cup
Sep 25, 202659 min
Xavi Simons professional football phenom on Tottenham Hotspur English Premier League talks growing up famous, leaving Barcelona club, family pressure, mentally strong and heartbreak of missing the World Cup due to injury.
Sep 22, 202657 min
Colin Kaepernick beyond the headlines. Beyond the jersey. Beyond the kneeling, Colin shares his story behind the man who created a movement not just in football but in the world.
Sep 18, 20261h 13m
Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder reshape sports media with resilience, talk Football, Lane Kiffin, LSU, Arch Manning, college rankings, HBCU's, Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark and the reality of Hyrox competitions
Sep 15, 202654 min
Clay Matthews Returns: The Super Bowl Champion and Defensive legend opens up on his football journey, why he went off the grid post NFL career, Netflix analyst, coaching Flag football and his wild new look that had the sports world buzzing.
Sep 11, 202658 min
Fred Warner, NFL's top Linebacker, on what he means by being so good they can’t ignore you, Super Bowl heartbreak to battling Injury, 49ers facing the Rams, traveling to Australia, chasing the Lombardi, season preview and his growing family.
Sep 8, 202649 min
Charlie Baker NCAA President talks the state of college football, responds to Ryan Clark about LSU, NIL shaking up the system, growth of women's sports, political influence on of NCAA rules and solution to college NFL chaos.
Sep 7, 202650 min
Conor Benn: Boxing’s star fighter on his upcoming bout vs Ryan Garcia, opens up on the scariest moment of his life, dark mental health struggles, the effects of suspension, legacy of his family name, Dana White support and finding identity beyond boxing
Sep 4, 202657 min
Malik Willis Dolphins QB, going from Tennessee to Green Bay to Miami, earning his shot to lead the franchise, unique demeanor as a QB, bond with Coach Jeff Hafley, lessons from Matt Lafleur & why leadership isn’t always loud.
Sep 1, 202649 min
Colston Loveland Chicago Tight End talks Bears culture, embracing pressure, the Caleb Williams he knows, Ben Johnson’s energy, Green Bay rivalry, Harbaugh’s recruitment trip and reacts to being females' fan-favorite
Aug 28, 202629 min
Jonathan Taylor: Inside the mind of one of the NFL’s best, talks Derrick Henry and Saquon, Shane Steichenn's leadership, fatherhood, definition of greatness, what it takes to win and why Colts are playoff contenders
Aug 25, 202642 min
Caleb Downs Dallas Cowboys newest star on his first NFL Training Camp, facing Ceedee & George Pickens, high expectations, bond with Christian Parker, Nick Saban influence, psychology of sports, how his college wins and losses prep a championship mindset
Aug 21, 202651 min
Azeez Al-Shaair opens up on the Trevor Lawrence hit that changed everything, being misjudged, his Muslim faith, nearly losing football, adversity, Will Anderson, DeMeco Ryans, and the identity of Texans Defense.
Aug 18, 202659 min
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
Aug 14, 202643 min
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.
Aug 13, 202627 min
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 .
Aug 11, 202642 min
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.
Aug 7, 202645 min
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.
Aug 4, 202648 min
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.
Jul 31, 202657 min
DeSean Jackson, Michael Vick, Chennis Berry, Trei Oliver, Ted White, Damon Wilson talk among top MEAC conference leaders on 2026 College football season and how experiences shape their coaching
Jul 28, 20261h 10m
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.
Jul 24, 202651 min
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
Jul 21, 202651 min
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.
Jul 14, 202655 min
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
Jul 10, 202656 min
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.
Jul 7, 20261h 23m
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
Jun 30, 20261h 0m
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.
Jun 26, 20261h 6m
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
Jun 23, 20261h 5m
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.
Jun 19, 202633 min
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
Jun 16, 20261h 3m
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
Jun 12, 202651 min
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.
Jun 9, 20261h 7m
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.
Jun 5, 202650 min
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.
Jun 2, 20261h 7m
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
May 29, 20261h 8m
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.
May 26, 20261h 11m
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
May 19, 20261h 4m
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.
May 15, 202652 min
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
May 12, 202653 min
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.
May 8, 20261h 3m
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
May 5, 20261h 10m
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.
May 1, 202659 min
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.
Apr 28, 202658 min
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
Apr 21, 202659 min
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.
Apr 17, 202657 min
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
Apr 14, 202659 min