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, 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

Sebastian Telfair former NBA star, released from prison, reflects on his journey from SLAM cover phenom with LeBron to unmet NBA expectations, personal missteps, and money mistakes now focused on accountability, growth, and a path toward redemption.

January 20, 2026 • 60 mins

"Money and Fame is loud, jail was quiet." Sebastian Telfair former NBA star No truer meaning of the word Pivot then the rise and fall of success, money and fame to hit rock bottom, accept the consequences and figure out how to move forward. In his first conversation since being released from prison, former NBA guard Sebastian Telfair joins The Pivot for a raw, honest, and long-awaited conversation. Once one of the most hyped pr...

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Mojo Brookzz Chicago star comedian on Bears being gritty, Caleb Williams winning heart of city, Ben Johnson mentality, turning dreams into reality, impact of father's support, life-changing lesson and paying it forward in comedy.

January 16, 2026 • 60 mins

“Chicago is a gritty city, we need intensity like that from Caleb and Ben Johnson.” Mojo Brookzz Chicago comedian In a special episode of football and comedy, The Pivot Podcast welcomes Chicago comedian Mojo Brookzz a rising star known for his sharp wit, real-life storytelling, and unapologetic humor—plus an unwavering love for his hometown and the Chicago Bears. Mojo breaks down his journey from grinding on Chicago stages to his ...

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Method Man Wu Tang legend, NY streets to Hollywood screens, evolution from music to actor, bond with Tupac, Mary J, Snoop, and reveals what changes he made at 40 that changed his life direction.

January 13, 2026 • 62 mins

“Self Motivation- If you want different for yourself, you gotta do different for yourself. If I can’t control anything else in this world, I can control my ways and my actions, so I’ll start there.” Method Man Hip-hop icon, actor, and cultural legend Method Man joins The Pivot for a powerful conversation that goes beyond music and making movies. From his rise as a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan to building longevity across mu...

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Brian Burns finishes 2nd in NFL with 16.5 sacks behind Myles Garrett, future of NY Giants, Jaxon Dart, Abdul Carter, new coach, family roots, learning the harsh reality of NFL as a business and is Anime a grown man hobby?

January 9, 2026 • 57 mins

Today on The Pivot Podcast, we’re joined by one of the NFL’s most dominant edge rushers — Brian Burns. Coming off a record-breaking season with the New York Giants, where he racked up 16.5 sacks — second most in the NFL behind Myles Garrett, Brian opens up about the defining moments of his career and the evolution of his game. He reflects on leaving the Carolina Panthers, what that transition meant personally and professionally, a...

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Tyriq Withers, Actor shares how football paved unlikely path, trusting the process from winning an Orange Bowl with Florida State to starring in Hollywood films, faith, redefining success, turning grief into passion and Marlon Wayans' influence.

January 6, 2026 • 68 mins

“Chasing greatness is grieving the person you once were.” Tyriq Withers Ryan, Channing and Fred chop it up with Tyriq Withers, a rising actor making his mark in Hollywood, for an honest conversation about perseverance, processing grief, risk taking and how his journey is proof that purpose doesn’t always follow a straight line and what's meant to be will always be. The conversation starts off with a fun story of Tyriq, a Jacksonv...

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End of year wrap, we recap the biggest sports story of 2025, DK Metcalf consequences, sports gambling impact, discipline, sacrifice vs suffering, legacy, sharing vulnerability and fears of parenting and a wife's last wishes for a casket pass.

December 30, 2025 • 78 mins

"Don't confuse sacrifice and discipline with suffering." Ryan Clark Where did the time go? 2025 is wrapping up as we get ready to embrace the new endeavors, challenges and our biggest pivots that lie ahead in 2026! Ryan, Channing and Fred close out the year reflecting on the past 12 months of sports' biggest stories, headlines that dominated our feeds and personal milestones we embraced. We take account of our own self growth, mis...

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John Wall former NBA All Star on man he is today after overcoming dark place, perseverance, love of basketball, real story behind retiring, dealing with grief, fatherhood and next chapter on Amazon broadcast

December 23, 2025 • 72 mins

“I was at the highest point of my career, signed a max contract, all NBA team, top 3 player in East to boom, hit rock bottom. And I got through it. Life isn’t going to be easy, there’s a lot of adversity and challenges, just don’t quit.” John Wall In one of the most authentic and powerful conversations of the year, John Wall opens up on pulling himself out of a dark place and the moment he chose life and light over a frightening a...

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A wild week in sports and streaming, we discuss the "No one saw this coming" NFL moments, Sherrone Moore fallout, reaction to Kai Cenat's message, Shedeur Sanders, polarizing views of success and football's post season landscape will look very different.

December 19, 2025 • 62 mins

Three-man weave before the holidays as Ryan, Channing and Fred sit down to talk about all that’s been going on after a rollercoaster of a week in sports and social media from the Sherrone Moore news to the "we didn't see this coming" NFL moments to Kai Cenat's surprise message to offering a glimmer of hope this holiday season. The unfortunate season-ending injuries to the NFL’s top offensive player and defensive player bummed the s...

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Kenyon Martin Sr. former NBA All-Star known for his aggressive defensive play, tone-setting leadership, navigating life after basketball, an outspoken sports voice, player vs the man and shares pride as father watching son play in the NBA

December 16, 2025 • 76 mins

“Trying to change that perception has been the most challenging thing post career…It was K-Mart the player and Kenyon the person. I didn’t let a lot of people know Kenyon the person.” Kenyon Martin Sr The former NBA All-Star, No. 1 overall pick, and one of the most relentless competitors of his era, Kenyon Martin Sr. sits down with The Pivot Podcast for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about basketball, family, and the evoluti...

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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

December 12, 2025 • 46 mins

“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 fighting, just to keep going because you have a purpose.” Malcolm Butler 2x Super Bowl Champion In this special episode of The Pivot Podcast live from Disney's Animal Kingdom, Malcolm Butler joins Ryan, Channing, and Fred for a deeply personal and behind-the-scenes story leading up to ...

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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

December 9, 2025 • 55 mins

“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 We headed to Nashville to sit with one of sports' biggest breakout stars who's improbable journey has landed him in the national spotlight and on this episode of The Pivot Podcast, we learn more about one of the most electrifying and unlikely stars in college football today—Diego Pavia. Once ...

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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.

December 5, 2025 • 67 mins

“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 apologized for it and moved on, and I’m better for it now.” Desmond Bane In one of the most authentic and real conversations we've had on The Pivot Podcast, Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder sit with Orlando Magic star Desmond Bane — a player whose journey is as powerful ...

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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

December 2, 2025 • 67 mins

"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 decisions I’ve made in my life were rooted in fear.” Governor Wes Moore In this inspiring and wide-ranging conversation, Maryland Governor Wes Moore joins The Pivot Podcast to discuss leadership, purpose, and the personal journey that shaped his historic path to the governor’s office. ...

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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.

November 25, 2025 • 75 mins

“The most dangerous person is one who truly believes in himself..." Darren Woodson 3x Super Bowl Champion It's Thanksgiving week and we have a lot to be grateful for Pivot Family and can't celebrate this holiday without talking about gratitude, family and of course football. And when we talk Thanksgiving football- we have to talk Dallas Cowboys. In this episode of The Pivot Podcast, Cowboys star Darren Woodson joins Ryan, Chann...

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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.

November 21, 2025 • 51 mins

“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’s a motivator, my ego doesn’t want me to be laughed at or labeled a failure.” Zak Brown CEO of McLaren Racing The 2025 F1 season is winding down with three races left to go and McLaren has already won its 2nd Consecutive Constructors’ Championship with the chance for their drivers ...

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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.

November 18, 2025 • 74 mins

“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 anything or trying to stay relevant, I’m just being myself.” Steve Smith Sr. In this powerful and unfiltered episode of The Pivot Podcast, former NFL star Steve Smith Sr. sits down with Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor for a raw, emotional, and brutally honest conversatio...

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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?

November 14, 2025 • 41 mins

"Manufacturing joy is exhausting..."Ryan Clark November is Men's Health Awareness month and a good opportunity for us to check in with each other, check in with our loved ones and have tough conversations that generate awareness. Ryan, Channing and Fred discuss the recent passing of NFL player Marshawn Kneeland and how mental health doesn't discriminate from the rich, the successful or the ones who seem to have it all. And often...

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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.

November 11, 2025 • 71 mins

“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 is not fun.” KevOnStage We got a good one for you Pivot Family!! In this episode, Ryan, Channing and Fred sit down with comedian, entrepreneur, and creator Kevin Fredericks, known as KevOnStage, for an honest, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation about comedy, family, and carving y...

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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

November 7, 2025 • 48 mins

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 new challenge: leading Rutgers University. In this candid and inspiring conversation, Dr. Tate opens up about the journey from his groundbreaking role as LSU’s first African American president and first in SEC history to his vision for shaping the future of higher education in New Jer...

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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.

November 4, 2025 • 70 mins

“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.” Norega What happens when a rap legend trades the stage for the mic, and then turns that mic into a cultural movement? Ryan, Channing and Fred sit down with N.O.R.E.—once frontman of the Queens duo Capone‑N‑Noreaga, still a platinum-selling solo act, and now one of hip-hop’s most trusted...

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