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

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.

October 7, 2025 • 87 mins

“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 deal with- if I could lie to myself of course I could lie to anybody.” -Odell Beckham Jr Pivot Family- yes! A long awaited conversation comes at the right time as star Odell Beckham Jr joins The Pivot opening up to Ryan, Channing and Fred in an emotional, deeply personal and authent...

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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.

October 3, 2025 • 70 mins

“Whatever you try to stamp out or silence, ends up making that thing more popular.” Josh Johnson On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, the hilarious and insightful Josh Johnson joins the guys to talk about his meteoric rise in the world of comedy. From viral stand-up clips and sold-out shows to his recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live and taking the reins as guest host on The Daily Show, Josh is proving that smart, vulnerable, ...

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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.

September 30, 2025 • 63 mins

"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 and often the path we think we are destined for is paved with lots of ups and downs that lead us to where we belong. In this pivotal conversation, Ryan, Channing, and Fred sit down with multi‑talented actor, singer, and storyteller Anthony Ramos, to explore the twists, turns, and lessons that have...

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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.

September 26, 2025 • 71 mins

“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 fighting for your life, you realize this shit is all an act, it’s all just a mask.” Young Thug In one of the most raw and captivating episodes of the year, Young Thug sits down with Ryan, Channing and Fred for an unfiltered conversation in which he opens up in like never before after ...

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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

September 23, 2025 • 80 mins

“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 hate the Super Bowl. I hate February.” Charles "Peanut" Tillman On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, former NFL star Charles "Peanut" Tillman joins Ryan, Channing, and Fred for an unforgettable conversation that goes far beyond the football field. Known for his legendary "Peanut Pu...

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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

September 19, 2025 • 55 mins

"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 questionable times, Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor come together for this 3-man conversation on what unites us all- humanity, sports and laughter. This week in sports, nothing is a guarantee — and that’s what makes ball great, you have to play the game to see how it shakes out. We break down...

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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.

September 16, 2025 • 85 mins

"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 with this one for you, get ready to step inside the life of one of the most prolific figures of our generation. In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, comedy icon, TV mogul, and entrepreneur Steve Harvey sits down with Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder to talk about the pivotal ...

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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

September 12, 2025 • 59 mins

“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 now…. Going into that season, my mind was so cloudy and cluttered, I didn’t have the right focus and I knew I needed to get help.” -Jaylon Johnson In one of the most humbling and revealing episodes of The Pivot Podcast yet, Chicago Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson sits down with ...

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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

September 9, 2025 • 68 mins

“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 able to trust that, stand tall and stand true in that it’s enough.” Taylor Townsend on evolving Taylor Townsend Joins The Pivot Podcast for an exclusive, deeply personal and powerful conversation after her 2025 US Open breakthrough. Days after captivating fans with her deep run and ...

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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

September 5, 2025 • 47 mins

"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 teammates Ahead of YouTube streaming its first NFL game live from Brazil between the Chargers and Chiefs, Ryan Clark sits down with Xavier Worthy to go inside the mind of this playmaker and what's ahead for the Kansas City Chiefs. This episode offers a glimpse into the mind of a you...

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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

September 2, 2025 • 59 mins

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, where the Pivot keeps it real, even when it may be unpopular opinion or pointing the finger back at one of us! From the NFL kicking off with big energy to college ball having us amped to Charlamagne and Ciara clapping back at the world calling Russell Wilson “lame,” with Channing doubl...

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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.

August 31, 2025 • 20 mins

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 hopeful. Star running back Jeremiyah Love captivated college football fans last season with his explosive play and dynamic speeds, this year he has a little more noise around his play. All-American preseason accolades and Heisman hopeful talk, but Love isn’t worried about the expectat...

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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

August 29, 2025 • 62 mins

“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 away from you, when you die people will remember your name, and that’s your legacy.” Matt LaFleur Green Bay Packers What a whirlwind of 24 hours as the Packers welcome the NFL's best overall player, Micah Parsons, to Green Bay. As our NFL training camp tour winds down and we are just ...

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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

August 26, 2025 • 43 mins

“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 this program is good enough every year to be in that game and to win that game, but we have to earn the right to do that.“ Marcus Freeman As the 2025 college football season approaches, The Pivot Podcast welcomes back Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman for a powerful sit-down ahead...

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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.

August 24, 2025 • 45 mins

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 Bay as Seattle is looking to get back to the postseason being one of the top NFC teams. Ryan, Channing and Fred are sitting for a Sunday Special with NFC West powerhouse and star players Demarcus Lawrence and Jaxon Smith Njigba who give us a glimpse into what the season holds ahead. Co...

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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

August 22, 2025 • 50 mins

"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 were." Cam Bynum As our NFL Training Camp tour continues, we stop in Indy to sit with one of their newest additions who is making noise both on and off the field. In this upbeat and fun-filled episode of The Pivot Podcast, Indianapolis Colts safety Cam Bynum sits down with Ryan Clark,...

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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.

August 19, 2025 • 46 mins

“Sick and tired of being sick and tired…we want the big thing.” David Montgomery Detroit Lions Running Back Our Pivot training camp tour continues as the 2025 NFL season is quickly approaching and we make a stop in the Motor City to catch the Lions practicing with Miami Dolphins as Detroit has been a NFC favorite last 2 years and looks at this season as the one to take care of unfinished business. Sitting with star running back...

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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.

August 15, 2025 • 52 mins

"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 a stop in Freddy T land checking out the Jaguars and talking to one the league's rising stars- Brian Thomas Jr! In this episode of The Pivot Podcast, Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder sit down with the wide receiver mid camp as he enters his second NFL season. The former LSU standout ...

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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.

August 12, 2025 • 48 mins

“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 trying to copy mine, I’m still that.” Jalen Ramsey responds to the doubters As our Training Camp tour continues, we visiting Jalen in his new NFL home, and sit down with the three-time All‑Pro cornerback as he embarks on a bold new journey with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After cementing...

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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.

August 10, 2025 • 29 mins

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 training camp special —Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor—make their annual trip to Latrobe for a powerful, wide-ranging sit-down with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, just weeks away from one of the most anticipated seasons in franchise history. Tomlin pulls back the curtain on what i...

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