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

Nick Emmanwori Super Bowl Champion reveals the secret MOB behind Seattle's Dark side defense, opens up on his pregame injury, Sam Darnold swag, Mike Macdonald's insane X&O's schemes, his mother going viral and why he trusts Seahawks will run it back.

February 13, 2026 • 49 mins

“They would have had to cut my foot off before I didn’t play in Super Bowl.” Nick Emmanwori They say Defense wins championships, and the Seattle Seahawks backed that statement up with one of the fiercest units! Keeping up Pivot tradition, we travled to the home of the world champions post Super Bowl to sit down with Nick Emmanwori, the Seattle Seahawks’ rookie safety who defied the odds and finished his first NFL season on top ...

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Gary Vee winning mindset, builder of businesses and people, masterclass of evolution, overcoming self-doubt, key to adaptability, 3 life tips to implement, reveals next big trend and explains underlying issue of parental connection to grown kids.

February 10, 2026 • 59 mins

“There's something sort of romantic about losing everything and going back to zero.” Garry Vee Continuing to champion a winning mindset after Super Bowl week, We sit down with serial entrepreneur, investor, cultural icon and friend of The Pivot Gary Vaynerchuk, better known to the world as Gary Vee. From immigrating to the U.S. as a kid and transforming his family’s liquor store into a multimillion-dollar business, to building Vay...

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Jared Verse Rams defensive star on hating the Seahawks, Matthew Stafford named MVP, what went wrong for LA's loss in NFC Championship, advice from Aaron Donald, Keon Coleman thoughts and the one off-season change he plans to make.

February 6, 2026 • 45 mins

“I take the blame on defense, we thought we earned it but it was a young mindset.” Jared Verse We love sports because it's all about the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, but for the athletes who play the game, it's all the moments in between that truly impact one's journey and mindset. Heading into Super Bowl weekend, we look ahead to the big game with one of the most dominant young players in the NFL, LA Rams Jared Ve...

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Bud Crawford says Boxing fight night bigger event with more pressure than Super Bowl, reflects on historical career, regrets, accountability, fatherhood and if there's a number that could get him back into ring?

February 3, 2026 • 69 mins

Super Bowl week is about the culmination of blood, sweat and tears with the best teams going at it and crowning a new NFL champion. This episode is a conversation with someone who knows a lot about what it takes to be at the top of a sport and the will to win at all costs...retiring with a perfect 42-0 boxing record, Terrance "Bud" Crawford joins The Pivot for a powerful, reflective conversation about legacy, purpose, and what com...

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Super Bowl set, NFL's big news, Shedeur Sanders skips Trevor Lawrence to Pro Bowl, Bill Belichick fall out of Hall of Fame, Deion Sanders new policy, the reality of RC as a head coach and how bullying is something that sticks with us as adults.

January 30, 2026 • 62 mins

Pivot Family! Your favorite trio is back talking all of sports' big stories and breaking down the hottest headlines. Super Bowl week is finally set with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots back in the big dance! But that wasn't the biggest NFL news of the week, as a leak from Canton reveals Bill Belichick did not make the Hall of Fame as a first ballot and we talk about the fall out, what this means for Belichick and what...

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Jayson Tatum, 6x NBA All-Star, opens up on self-doubt after injury, questioning his return, Joe Mazzulla, Celtics legacy, fatherhood, private life, disappointing 2024 Olympics w/ Steve Kerr, and why Kobe’s impact remains sacred.

January 27, 2026 • 70 mins

“I’m going to be the best basketball player I can ever be and I’m also going to be the best father that I can ever be.” Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum sits down with Ryan, Channing and Fred for a raw, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the headlines and boxscore. Tatum opens up about battling through injury, the moment he nearly walked away from the game, and the mental toll that comes with carrying expectation...

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Marcus Jones New England Patriots Captain , Super Bowl bound, AFC Champions, facing Sean Payton's offense, Pats D being overlooked, Cardi B support, Stefon Diggs leadership, playing for Belichick vs Vrabel and Super Bowl dreams.

January 23, 2026 • 59 mins

“We are about proving ourselves right, not proving others wrong.” Marcus Jones Super Bowl dreams are on the line. Before stepping onto the field for the AFC Championship, All-Pro Marcus Jones joins The Pivot Podcast for a raw, wide-ranging conversation about pressure, preparation, and purpose. Marcus breaks down what it really takes to perform when everything’s at stake—mentally, physically, and emotionally. From his journey to...

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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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