About this podcast
Winning is an everyday mindset, and the coaches are here to help. Hosts Craig Robinson and John Calipari use their on-court wisdom to solve your off-court problems.
Episodes
- Introducing IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson · 54 min · Episode 16Sharing a new podcast Craig has been working on with his little sister, you may know her, Michelle Obama. The show is called IMO, where Craig and Michelle bring their candid…
- Tone Matters with Jay Bilas · 32 min · Episode 15ESPN analyst Jay Bilas joins us to explore the essential soft skills that drive success in both sports and business. Jay shares insights on tonem empathy, listening, and…
- Workplace Friendships with Ben Kaplan · 36 min · Episode 14Author Ben Kaplan stops by to talk to Craig about writing his new book, Pipeline to the Pros: How D3, Small College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA, with the help of a childhood…
- Turning the Page with Phil Martelli · 37 min · Episode 13Former NCAA men's basketball coach and Philly legend Phil Martelli joins Craig to talk about facing new chapters in life and work. Martelli answers a question about making major…
- Managing Megastars with Dave Roberts · 38 min · Episode 12Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joins Cal and Craig to talk about what it’s like managing some of the biggest names in sports. Roberts answers a listener question about handling…
- Dawn Staley on Championship Habits · 35 min · Episode 11The head coach of the champion South Carolina Gamecocks joins Craig on her celebration tour. First she answers a listener's question about the role discipline has played in her…
- Alex Smith: Are You Gonna Live Today? · 46 min · Episode 10First up, Cal checks in to talk about athlete mental health, and assembling a roster at Arkansas. Then, former NFL quarterback Alex Smith joins Craig to discuss mentoring Patrick…
- Find Your Team with Rex Chapman · 45 min · Episode 9To start, Coach Cal checks in from his new office at Arkansas and talks about how he’s building his staff, establishing a new culture — and what it means to transition from one…
- How Not To Suck with Joe Maddon · 45 min · Episode 8Championship-winning MLB manager and coach Joe Maddon sits down to chat with Craig. Joe helps a listener with some team-building advice. Then he lays out how he built a winning…
- Clark's Future on the Fever with Tamika Catchings · 32 min · Episode 7As the WNBA season nears, ESPN/SEC basketball analyst and Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings joins the show. She dives into the “pressure” #1 draft pick Caitlin Clark is…
- How to Grow the Game with LaChina Robinson · 28 min · Episode 6March Madness is over (congrats to South Carolina and UConn!) and award-winning ESPN/NBC broadcaster LaChina Robinson stops by to debrief with Craig. She speaks on her experience…
- Coach Cal on What's Next · 14 min · Episode 5Craig catches up with Coach Cal in Phoenix to react to Kentucky’s stunning knockout, what’s next for him and the team and how he’s approaching recruitment and roster construction…
- Believing the Hype with Stephanie White · 33 min · Episode 4Head coach of the Connecticut Sun and ESPN analyst Stephanie White drops by to talk shop. She and Craig explore the women's tournament and its stars, the long-awaited rise of…
- Mid-Tourney Takeaways with Grant Hill · 38 min · Episode 3TNT Sports basketball analyst Grant Hill takes a break from calling tournament games to kick it with Craig. They dive into the madness on the men’s side, including big upsets…
- The Madness Before the Madness · 33 min · Episode 2Coach Cal walks us through his preparation for Kentucky’s first round matchup with Oakland. Find out how his mindset changes (or doesn’t) come tournament time and how he helps…
- Bracketology with Barack Obama · 49 min · Episode 1We kick off March Madness! President Barack Obama (and Craig’s favorite brother-in-law) drops by to break down his bracket. Find out who’s in his Final Four and how far he thinks…
- Introducing Ways To Win · 2 minWays To Win will begin March 19th, during March Madness. It's one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Millions tune in to see who will become a champion. With Cal’s…







