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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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Malcolm Butler undrafted underdog to creating Disney magic in Super Bowl, how one game changed his life, playing for Bill Belichick, emotions sitting out vs Eagles in SBLII loss, Patriots dynasty, NFL regret, coaching high school football and fatherhood
“You gotta always believe. When you get knocked down off your feet, there’s just something that lights your fire and makes you keep getting up and fig...
Diego Pavia 2025 Heisman finalist, quarterback who changed Vanderbilt football, College Football Playoff snub, locker room leadership, JUCO to SEC, NFL dreams, rough upbringing, his mom's viral moments, family bonds and unlikely friend in Theo Von
“I feel like no one believes in me and that’s my approach. I got the underdog mentality and that’s what I’ll have all my life.” Diego Pavia
Desmond Bane Orlando Magic's star leads 4-0 NBA Cup surge with consecutive 37-point games, reacts to his Memphis blockbuster trade, reveals truth on Ja Morant, names league’s rising stars and shares the core family values shaped by his grandparents.
“If you get on cruise control and let everything start festering, it’s gonna find a way to get out somehow…everybody makes mistakes, I made one and I...
Wes Moore on becoming first black Governor of Maryland, lessons from military to true meaning of service, shares story behind one name two fates, faith over fear, key to long marriage, Baltimore Ravens and meaning behind Army Navy football game
"Some of the best decisions I’ve made in my life have been rooted in faith where I couldn’t give a guarantee but I had faith and some of the worst dec...
Darren Woodson 3x Super Bowl Champion on Dallas Cowboys dynasty playing for Jimmy Johnson, Jerry Jones, Thanksgiving football, Leon Lett, Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin, his greatest takeaway from Deion Sanders, parenting and pain being the greatest teacher.
“The most dangerous person is one who truly believes in himself..." Darren Woodson 3x Super Bowl Champion
It's Thanksgiving week and we...
Zak Brown CEO of McLaren Racing relates how Seven Tenths of a Second isn't just about winning in sport but in life, leadership, ego vs arrogance, championship chase between Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri as F1 hits the Las Vegas Strip.
“I think you have to have a big ego in business and in sports but I use mine to want to protect myself from failure. Ego makes me not want to fail, it...
Steve Smith Sr. famed football career as one NFL's most prolific wide receivers opens up on recent personal issues, public fallout, accountability, self-discovery, his on and off-the-field beefs, LA streets to a storied career and being at peace.
“I’m at peace with who I am. I am extremely comfortable in my own skin, I am extremely comfortable with the consequences of my life…I’m not chasing an...
Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder mid-season review, having tough conversations spark change, Men's Health Awareness, breaking down athlete beefs with new media, and is it ok for a person to marry his best friend's widow?
"Manufacturing joy is exhausting..."Ryan Clark
November is Men's Health Awareness month and a good opportunity for us to check in with ea...
KevOnStage shares his unlikely path from church to comedy, choosing morals over money, keys to a long marriage, turning grief into laughter, taking chances, passion for community, culture and creates the best sports analogies for life.
“Money couldn’t motivate me because if you are led by money, your morals will be second….my morals come first and money is a bi-product of that. Fame...
William F. Tate, former LSU President inaugurated at Rutgers, shares insight into LSU sports, role of hiring Brian Kelly, Scott Woodward, Verge Ausberry, how a state university works with governments, NIL and vision for opportunity of all students
This week on The Pivot, Ryan Clark sits down with Dr. William F. Tate IV — fresh off his transformative tenure as president at LSU — as he takes on a...
N.O.R.E American rapper on creating Drink Champs, always ahead of the curve, getting out of jail to finding his Euphoria, discovering Reggaeton, Bad Bunny, Michael Jordan regret, Kanye naming North after him, joy in being a grandpa and running.
“My biggest Pivot is when I set out to do something and people doubt me. I like to have my back against the wall, that’s something that makes me.” Nor...
Ryan Clark on state of college football, LSU next coach, scary sports stories, Cam Newton bout, Channing Crowder breaks down reality of sports betting, best advice Fred Taylor received, world series and is Shohei the best athlete?
"It's not the money, it's the rush you get from doing it." Channing Crowder
Another fun-filled Friday episode with the fellas! With so mu...
Kevin Durant the NBA superstar unfiltered about his basketball journey, dealing with criticisms, new chapter in Houston, career choices, teammates he respects, Kobe bond, social media use, family ties, business advice and life after hoops
“If you are questioning what I’m doing, then why not get it from the source?”
When you've consistently done the work to be one of the bes...
News Flash- We won't always agree, unpopular takes, NBA returns, Michael Jordan insight, a new Russell Wilson, Stephen A backlash, AI and fake quotes overtaking social media, process of letting go, self-reflection and accountability
"This show should be a microcosm of life." Channing Crowder
In case you didn’t know- We are saying it now...It's ok to have different op...
Boris Kodjoe on importance of confidence in reinventing himself —from tennis to business to Hollywood, 20 years of marriage, overcoming racism, fatherhood, and the power of staying true to yourself in a changing world.
“Winning and losing is very close together, it’s really how quickly we can pivot in order to take advantage of the next opportunity that comes along.”...
Stephen A. Smith built sports empire off confidence and criticism, responds to public spats with Jasmine Crockett, Alexis Ohanian, Lebron James, accepts being under heat, but not afraid of the fire
“I’m willing to say what most people aren’t. I’m willing to do what most people aren’t. I’m willing to be in the storm, if that’s what it takes.” Step...
Joe Buck has the best job in the world and he shares how following in his father's footsteps as a broadcaster has led to a lifetime of joy, excellence and being the soundtrack of our sports lives but being a dad and husband is what makes him who he is.
“I couldn’t keep my air, I couldn’t make any loud sound and I thought my career was over.” Joe Buck
In this episode of The Pivot Podcast,...
Odell Beckham Jr is returning to the NFL, discloses why he's been away from football, reveals team he plans to join, owns up to mistakes, talks fame, dating, success, regrets, Drake, Super Bowl Injury and how fatherhood saved his life.
“I was lying to myself, the man in the mirror, I was lying to myself about where my heart was at, where my mind was at and that was hardest for me to...
Josh Johnson writer and host of Daily Show on navigating the current comedy culture, being apart of Jimmy Kimmel's return, lessons from Jimmy Fallon, identity theft on a date, why he doesn't play football and Crocs cant be worn in NYC.
“Whatever you try to stamp out or silence, ends up making that thing more popular.” Josh Johnson
On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, t...
Anthony Ramos: Brooklyn-born actor, singer who chose Broadway over baseball, rise to stardom in Hamilton, inspired by Busta & influenced by Bradley Cooper, once turned down J.Lo, his Latino roots, and yes—answers the phone in the shower.
"When you stand on what matters, everything is going to fall into place for you." Anthony Ramos
One's journey is never a straight line a...
Young Thug drops UY SCUTI, opens up on mental health, leaked calls, jail time, misconceptions, depression, Drake's advice, loyalty, fatherhood, bond with Mariah the Scientist, and reveals the one thing fans never knew in a powerful bid for a fresh start.
“Just being able to see you are still just a person because being a superstar is like a mask, it’s like a representative, when you get in jail and fig...
Charles "Peanut" Tillman, 13-season NFL star, pivots to the FBI, shares why he left bureau after 8 years, reflects on career near-milestones, why he hates the Super Bowl, parenting, his deepest heartache, and how money can't fix what truly matters in life
“I still haven’t got over that Super Bowl, I have yet to watch that game through because it’s that painful and I was that close to getting my ring. I...
NFL Week 3 storylines: Who's the best now? Mahomes, Allen, Lamar, talk Shedeur Sanders, Tom Brady owner vs broadcaster, boxing GOAT debate Crawford, Mayweather and Ryan Clark on player vs non-player perspective
"What's true, what's not true, the world is changing right in front of us." Fred Taylor
In a world filled with uncertainty and questionab...
Steve Harvey, generational icon of comedy and TV, shares his journey from homelessness to fame, fatherhood, and legacy—opens up about hard road to success, his biggest regret, Family Feud legacy, what moves him to tears, and responds to Katt Williams.
"Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but you don't get to take the crown off." Steve Harvey
Pivot Family, we have a special episode w...
Chicago's Jaylon Johnson top NFL cornerback shares his bigger vision, talks WR matchups, Ben Johnson’s leadership, Caleb Williams, contract market shifts, and how faith and therapy helped him overcome sexual addiction
“I think it was important in my highest moment, to talk about my lowest moment because if it wasn’t for God’s work in my life, I wouldn’t be who I am...
Tennis star Taylor Townsend shares how US Open reshaped confidence, viral post-match moment, reveals deeply personal rise in the sport, navigating body shaming, motherhood, reclaiming power, handling disrespect, and Serena & Venus unexpected help
“It’s been so gratifying, not just the accolades but how I’ve been able to show up. Learning how to love myself, learning what my voice is, and being...
Chiefs' Xavier Worthy embraces WR1 role, opens up on Super Bowl loss, bouncing back, building chemistry with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce leadership, Taylor Swift’s shoutout, the Brazil game, and 2025 goals
"The chemistry between Travis and Patrick is ridiculous, with one look, they just know what the other is thinking." Xavier Worthy on learning from his...
Football is back! Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor & Channing Crowder preview the 2025 NFL season, break down big storylines, last-name pressure, the US Open Taylor Townsend moment, athletes on OnlyFans, and respond to recent Ciara & Charlamagne comments
Football is BACK — and so are the hot takes, high stakes, and headline drama. Ryan, Channing and Fred break it all down in this unfiltered episode, wh...
Jeremiyah Love Notre Dame running back talks pressures, expectations, using pain of championship loss to bring Fighting Irish a national title and previews 2025 College Football Season with his own personal goals.
As Notre Dame kicks off the 2025 College Football season, pressures to get back to National Championship swirl as well as the talk of being a Heisman...
Matt LaFleur Green Bay Head Coach talks 2025 Packers, Is Micah Parsons the answer to getting Titletown a championship? Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs, Lambeau legacy, Super Bowl favorite and NFC North is NFL's toughest division
“I just want our guys to start with the end in mind. If you hoist a Lombardi trophy, you’ll be remembered forever. That is something no one can take a...
Marcus Freeman, Head Football Coach of Notre Dame reflects on 2024 National Championship run, lessons in pain, future of the Fighting Irish, what he sees in Jeremiyah Love, key roster additions, NFL pedigree and 2025 mission
“A lot of lessons from that (National Championship) game, one is- we are good enough to be in that game and we are good enough to win that game….but t...
Jaxon Smith-Njigba & Demarcus Lawrence aim to lift Seahawks back to playoffs, talking Sam Darnold’s leadership, Cooper Kupp’s impact, elite defense, Micah Parsons’ contract, and compare Ohio State vs LSU wide receiver talent in depth.
Our Pivot training camp tour continues as the 2025 NFL season is quickly approaching and we make a stop to catch the Seahawks practicing with Green Ba...
Cam Bynum Colts new Safety on his viral field celebrations, contagious energy, Indy's question around quarterback, tough AFC South, humble beginnings, Filipino roots and how he used his NFL platform to help raise awareness around his wife's citizenship
"For me, people say oh he's a celebrity, he's a football player, but millions of people got to see that I was going through the same struggles they we...
David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs: Detroit Lions two-headed monster set the tone ahead of 2025 NFL season, why Jared Goff is right QB, Dam Campbell's culture, new offense, owing the city a championship and how adversity fuels them.
“Sick and tired of being sick and tired…we want the big thing.” David Montgomery Detroit Lions Running Back
Our Pivot training camp tour...
Brian Thomas Jr. gives the real on Travis Hunter, Trevor Lawrence’s growth, Liam Coen’s new offense, earning league respect, and the rise of LSU brothers Jayden Daniels & Malik Nabers, plus what’s key for the future.
"I approach everything like I'm the best receiver on the field." Brian Thomas Jr
As our NFL Training Camp tour continues, we had to make...
Jalen Ramsey on joining the best team of his career, being a Steeler, adapting to Aaron Rodgers, surprising insight on Mike Tomlin, blue-collar swagger, key AFC matchups, and why he’s still the NFL’s top defensive back.
“Jalen is still Jalen. I’m still that one. I’m still the one they were looking up to, I’m still the one they will be taking parts of their game from t...
Mike Tomlin’s love affair with the game of football, the why in getting Aaron Rodgers, a reload on defense, new toys for the 2025 season and explains his addiction to winning that keeps him coming back.
When MIke Tomlin wants to sit down and chop it up, you soak it in and try to take in all his words and wisdom.
In this can't-miss 2025 t...
Lane Johnson Super Bowl Champion on Eagles' pressure to produce this season, why Jalen Hurts is a top QB , Saquon Barkley's key to success, Nick Sirianni's coaching vulnerability, Philadelphia's imperfection and how mental health shaped his strength
“I don’t mind being the Robin to Batman, I love that role.” Lane Johnson All Pro Offensive Lineman x Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Champion
Davante Adams NFL star WR calls Rams his perfect fit and the most disciplined team, breaks silence on Vegas fallout, fires back at critics, reveals Sean McVay’s special welcome, chasing Super Bowl in LA and bond with Aaron Rodgers
“All that drives me is me, I’m chasing myself. I’m not worried about no lists- I’ve been on the top of them, I’ve been off of them- it’s not gonna mak...
Bijan Robinson Atlanta Falcons star running back opens up on new offensive game plan, quarterback change to Michael Penix Jr, Raheem Moriss regime, his recent praise from Saquon, training with Christian McCaffrey and 2025 goals.
As our Pivot training camp tour continues, we’ve made our stop down in the A. sitting with Falcons star running back- Bijan Robinson, who right off th...