Pivot Podcast
by It's Never Too Late To Pivot
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Jarvis Landry and Leonard Fournette team up on 4th and South…
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About this 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, delivering timely discussions on important topics, not only becoming a voice of influence but one of impact as their unguarded emotion, humor and experience has established The Pivot as a premiere podcast destination.
Packing the perfect balance of personalities and character, Ryan, Channing and Fred have pivoted their own professional careers and personal experiences into colorful storytelling, a genuine flow of conversation and originality, igniting a passion within viewers and listeners around the world to tap in weekly. The trio’s unrivaled chemistry has created a sought after environment of comfort and culture for professional athletes, celebrities, entertainers to be their authentic self on a filterless platform. Embracing the word Pivot, the platform has transformed the narrative driven by challenges, life lessons, loss and change into the ability to accept, adjust and move forward.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 494 episodes
- Jarvis Landry and Leonard Fournette team up on 4th and South Podcast, reveal dark times after NFL, identity without ball, family, mental health struggles, LSU and finding their voice in sports media. · 1 h 13 minTwo LSU legends. Two accomplished NFL careers. One honest conversation about life beyond the game. What happens when the love that gave you everything comes to an end — but the…
- Baron Davis: South Central streets to 2x NBA All Star, inside the mind of a dynamic point guard, survivor’s remorse, locker room untold stories, Golden State’s brotherhood, John Stockton moment, LA Clippers truths and finding purpose beyond basketball. · 1 h 6 min"Success is 5 min down the street." Baron Davis Baron Davis has lived a life shaped by two very different worlds. Growing up in South Central Los Angeles during the era of the…
- Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, Channing Crowder weigh in on Troy Aikman & Joe Buck, ESPN leaks amid controversy, Pat McAfee vs Utah students, NFL Trades, Caleb Williams, WNBA review, College Football rankings, Keith Lee & 2Chainz · 1 h 3 min"I believe failure can be a good thing." Ryan Clark Nothing is off limits on this episode of The Pivot Podcast as Ryan, Channing and Fred are breaking down the biggest stories…
- Matt Barnes Media Mogul reflects on NBA work ethic and success to co-founding All The Smoke Productions, Kobe Bryant, public breakups, fatherhood, vulnerability, accountability and the courage to apologize, evolve and grow as a man. · 1 h 5 min“I may not always say the right thing or do the right thing but I know if I make a mistake, I’m not too big of a man not to apologize.” Matt Barnes From the streets to the NBA…
- Cornell Young, the actor describes his rising stardom, from living in his car to landing major role in Netflix's Different World, Hollywood miscues, staying grounded, dating older women, family values while navigating fame in public eye. · 58 min“I just watch people and I pray everyday to God for discernment, for me to be able to just see clearly and for people to expose themselves because it’s the law of life.” Cornell…
- Yung Pueblo New York times Best Selling author shares journey from addiction to hitting rock bottom to unlikely bond with Tom Brady and opens up on The Year that Changed Everything. · 59 min“You are never going to be able to perfectly place all the pieces on the chess board in a way they always feel pristine.” Yung Pueblo From Rock Bottom to Inner Peace: Yung…
- Monica McNutt Emmy Winning Analyst tells all: from being let go and almost giving up to the First Take controversy, current relationship with Stephen A Smith, WNBA truths, double standards and her meteoric rise making history with the Knicks · 1 h 2 minEmmy Award-winning analyst Monica McNutt joins The Pivot Podcast for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about the setbacks, sacrifices, and defining moments that shaped her…
- Marques Colston the Super Bowl Champion who played for respect over fame, reveals secret to playing with Drew Brees, Sean Payton's spot on vision, breaks down failure, gets real about loss, fatherhood and life after the NFL · 58 min“Drew is one of those people, he has such a mastery of the game, that you have to figure out how to see the game through his eyes to earn his trust.”Marques Colston On this…
- John Legend Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner on new music with Pharrell, staying true to himself, estranged relationship with Kanye West, bond with wife Chrissy Tiegen, overcoming loss in public, fatherhood and the cost of staying true to yourself · 58 min“I think all of us have to be humble to a certain point, it doesn’t mean don’t believe in yourself and don’t believe in your ideas but also have some humility.” John Legend On…
- Peter King, legendary writer on his journey of 40 years inside the NFL, the stories that changed the game and relationships behind the infamous faces of the league from Patrick Mahomes to Michael Irvin to Bill Parcells to Mike Holmgren and more · 1 h 14 minSome guests we could talk to for hours, Peter King is one of them, an icon of ours who covered the game we love with writing that help shaped NFL's game-changing moments and…
- 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. · 1 h 6 min"I love my fans, I don’t love music or the industry but I do it to provide for my kids.” BigXthaPlug In his first exclusive sit-down ahead of his highly anticipated new album…
- 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. · 1 h 4 min“I will go to prison before I reveal who my sources are.” Pablo Torre On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, Pablo Torre joins Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor for a…
- 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 · 1 h 2 min"You either die the hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain." Bart Scott Former NFL linebacker and outspoken media personality Bart Scott joins Ryan, Fred…
- 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. · 1 h 3 min"Sometimes I think you should be aware of everything and acknowledge nothing." Charlamagne Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder sit down with Charlamagne Tha God for a…
- 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 · 60 min"Who puts us in the best situation to win each night...I'm here for all the smoke!" Kara Lawson Kara Lawson joins Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor for a powerful…
- 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. · 60 min“No one teaches you how to be famous.”Xavi Simons From being a young football sensation in the spotlight to navigating family, fame, setbacks and the weight of expectations…
- 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. · 1 h 13 minColin Kaepernick joins Ryan, Channing and Fred for one of his most personal and revealing conversations yet. A decade after he took a knee and changed the conversation around…
- 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 · 55 min"When one door closes, another opens and if it doesn't, kick it down until it does." Ryan Clark Football season is back, we kicked off week 1 launching our own kick off with our…
- 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. · 58 min"I’m a peace with my career. I had nothing else to prove. "Clay Matthews Clay Matthews is back — and he’s giving us the story behind the story, joining Ryan, Channing and Fred…
- 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. · 52 min'Be so good they cant ignore it." Fred Warner The San Francisco 49ers star joins The Pivot to talk about the journey, adversity, and mindset behind becoming the leader of one of…
- 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. · 52 minCharlie Baker on the Future of College Sports What happens when college sports becomes one of the biggest business, political and cultural battlegrounds in America? On this…
- 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 · 60 min“The hardest fight is life, another man doesn’t scare me.” Conor Benn In a powerful and eye-opening conversation, the guys sit with Conor Benn for one of his most honest and…
- 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. · 49 min“The league is about getting better, if you don’t, you are out.” -Malik Willis As NFL training camp officially wraps, now it’s time to see how some of the new faces in new…
- 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 · 31 min“The entire team is bought in to Ben Johnson’s winning ways.” Coltson Loveland As we are getting close to wrapping our training camp tour, we caught up with Chicago Bears’…
- 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 · 45 min"Be at your best when your best is needed." Jonathan Taylor As the Pivot Training Camp tour hits Indianapolis, one of the league's best Running Backs Jonathan Taylor sits with…
- 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 · 52 min“Going against Ceedee and GP is prepping me for what I need to be at my best." Caleb Downs On the road, hitting all the Training Camps and had to make it to Oxnard to check out…
- 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. · 1 h 1 minAs our NFL Training Camp tour continues, we stop in H Town to sit with a big part of the league's top tier defense with one of the leaders, Linebacker, Azeez Al-Shaair, who sits…
- 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 · 44 minSitting 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 conversation about his rise…
- 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. · 27 min“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 for a few minutes on his off day while he…
- 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 . · 42 min"It's a new beginning for us." Minkah Fitzpatrick and Adonai Mitchell As the Pivot Training Camp tour continues, we hit the Big Apple, where we sit down with Minkah Fitzpatrick…
- 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. · 45 min“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 London as a new NFL season begins and…
- 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. · 51 min"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 Pivot's NFL Training camp tour and we…
- 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. · 57 minAfter 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 knock out move. Jake and…
- 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 · 1 h 10 minShowing 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. In a special partnership…
- 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. · 51 min“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 powerful. We always ask our guests what is…
- 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 · 52 min“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 realest conversations we've had ever…
- 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. · 56 min“I am the face of boxing.” Boots Ennis Fresh off cementing himself as one of boxing's elite, undefeated world champion Jaron "Boots" Ennis joins The Pivot Podcast for an honest…
- 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 · 56 min"Would I have allowed fear to steal my destiny?" Ryan Clark A Friday episode of The Pivot Podcast with the fellas. Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder kick back for a…
- 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. · 1 h 23 min"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. the privilege of sitting with the…
- 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 · 1 h 0 min“In life, you have to do the things that scare you.” Kam Patterson Kam Patterson, comedian and Hollywood star, sits down with Ryan, Channing and Fred for an honest conversation…
- 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. · 1 h 6 min“I was a rare commodity.” Champ Bailey Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey joins Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor for a conversation that goes far beyond football…
- 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 · 1 h 5 min"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 his most candid conversations yet…
- 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. · 34 min“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 spend the coming days doing what we do!…
- 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 · 1 h 3 min“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 basketball icon JR Smith sits down for…
- 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 · 52 min"Everything Gets Answered In Season 5..."Mekai Curtis On this Friday special of The Pivot Podcast, we sit down with actor Mekai Curtis, the breakout star of Raising Kanan, for…
- 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. · 1 h 9 min“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 this is one of them- we sit down with NBA…
- 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. · 51 min“If we are teammates working towards same goal, how do we grow apart?”-Channing Crowder A Friday with the fellas as Ryan, Channing and Fred unpack the blockbuster headlines in…
- 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. · 1 h 7 min"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 overall NBA Draft pick Greg Oden for one of…
- 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 · 1 h 8 min“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 down with bestselling author, martial…
- 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. · 1 h 11 min“Champions do daily what everyone does occasionally.”-Kenny Smith NBA champion, award-winning analyst, and basketball icon Kenny “The Jet” Smith joins The Pivot for a layered…
