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Pivot Podcast

It's Never Too Late To Pivot

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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 p ...
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“You can’t play chess with people who only own checkers because you both end up playing connect four and that’s a child’s game- and I no longer want to play children’s games.” Ryan Clark Has this week been our Biggest Pivot? It's been an interesting and difficult at times for The Pivot Family, we lost Channing's father and have been trying to navig…
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“It’s everything I wanted it to be but it’s also a lot of things I never expected.” Teddy Swims singer and songwriter. From pain to purpose- On September 20, 2022, Ryan, Channing and Fred went to Atlanta to check out this YouTube sensation and social media famed singer who could cover songs which had people gravitating to his voice and unique style…
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“It felt like food was taken off my plate…Came into this third year with all these goals, the 50 point game was a confirmation that the work I did was showing up...So to go down with an injury was like a hit to the stomach- it was a reality check, like I’m not Superman.” Paolo Banchero In this episode of The Pivot Podcast, we sit down with Orlando …
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With all the headlines and storylines swirling around Coach Belichick, we wanted to create a space for Coach to touch on some of these as well as add anything he finds important but ultimately we bring back a locker room vibe as Ryan, Channing and Fred talk football stories, the Art of Winning, life on and off the field and lessons learned along th…
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“How you gonna ridicule me? I’m in the one percentile of my work and I’ve shown you I work hard, so why can’t I have a life away from my job?” Paul George Philadelphia 76ers In a special crossover edition of The Pivot, we sit with NBA star, Paul George for the first part of our show and then Ryan, Chan and Fred do a second part with PG as the host …
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“This is unlike any sporting event I’ve ever been to.” Ryan Clark The Savannah Bananas are best described as a wildly entertaining, baseball-meets-circus experience that blends sports with showmanship. They’ve reinvented the traditional baseball game by creating “Banana Ball,” a faster, fan-first version of the sport with unique rules, dancing play…
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“I hope there’s a world where you don’t have to come out of the closet because you never have to go in. We get to see each other for humanity and not what makes us different.” Carl Nassib former NFL player In a groundbreaking and deeply personal episode of The Pivot Podcast, Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder sit down with Carl Nassib — …
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“I don’t think I’m here because I want to be remembered by everyone or be known as the best in the world, I’m here to just enjoy my life. Some people want to be remembered forever, I have no interest in that- I want to enjoy my moment. ” Lando Norris Pivot Family we are in Miami and we have an unbelievable show for you!! In partnership with Jack Da…
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“My Biggest Pivot? Being homeless. Experiencing that, growing up having to really be humble, having to sacrifice and look at things from a different point of view. Not feeling like I ever fit in, I always feel like I had a lot of time to look inward.” Josh Jacobs. In life, we often see the end result of success but never understand the story of wha…
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Football is back and we are ready to go! Round 1 of NFL Draft in the books and we are live in GreenBay with a front row seat to all the stars, big moves, surprise news and inside information as we go through the first night that sets up the start of another NFL Season! Travis Hunter in Jacksonville, only 2 Quarterbacks off the board, where does She…
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“Last words I ever told him was I love him and keep fighting. So that’s what I’m gonna live by from now on, just keep fighting, keep going no matter the circumstance but just keep on going.” Jack Bech We try to find the right words to capture the impact and emotion of this episode, but this is one, that when you listen to it, you'll understand how …
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"I didn't hit a rock bottom. I just got tired of digging…Tired of digging myself out of messes.” Lane Kiffin, Head Coach Ole Miss Football It's a football Friday episode with the fellas as Ryan, Channing and Fred chat with one of the most polarizing figures in college sports, Coach Lane Kiffin, who's sharp wit fans have come to expect, but this con…
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“Even if you hate your job, you hate your career- Collect everything you possibly can from this experience and then move to the next thing and collect everything from that.” Jay Shetty Pivot Family, in this introspective and soul-stirring episode, we go outside our comfort zone of sports and entertainment, approach topics we tend to ignore and ask …
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“I was at the lowest point, I didn't know what I wanted. I didn't even know if I wanted to be alive at the time.” Michael Carter-Williams Former NBA star In this powerful episode of The Pivot Podcast, former NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams sits down with Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder to share the untold story of his j…
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“I came back and gave my time so that I could give a young man an opportunity to dream, understand how to handle himself on and off court, have accountability, responsibility and to share a mentality that nothing is going to be given to you, you have to earn everything and get out of entitlement phase.” Penny Hardaway In this episode of The Pivot P…
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“I became world champion in a year and a half. People ain't been on my level. I’m more than special.” Fred Kerley Fred Kerley’s speed on the track is matched only by the intensity of his mindset and the strength of his journey. Sitting with Ryan, Channing and Fred- the guys are taking back by his serious demeanor and no-play attitude. From a footba…
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"You call me a lot of things, but ignorant I'd disagree on." Andrew Schulz Comedian and Actor Comedy is all about pushing boundaries, but what happens when the joke lands differently than expected? Over the past few months, Ryan Clark and Andrew Schulz have had a public disagreement stemming from comments Andrew made in jest about Black women and t…
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Before March bids us farewell, the guys weigh in on some of the sports madness the month has brought us and we aren't just talking about the NCAA tournament- we get into it all with a lot of laughs, heated debates and bold takes. From legend rivalries to the back forth of Stephen A and Lebron to social media craziness to Bronny's career to NCAA wom…
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“I had to do a 180. I had to completely turn my back on what was. And I still have to kill that little monster every day.” Jelly Roll We often say, "It's never too late to Pivot." and the epitome of that saying is the journey of Grammy Award Artist and Nashville Native, Jelly Roll, who's pure existence is an inspiration in every way. Opening up on …
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“The individual stuff is great, but you truly measure greatness by what your team does.” Cam Heyward Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro Ryan, Channing and Fred sit down with the heartbeat of the Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL Pro Bowler and All-Pro defensive tackle, Cam Heyward who joins the guys to talk about his football legacy, personal struggles, roster cha…
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"You need to see what you are made of. I think everyone needs to go to the top and take a dip....Falling down really determines your true success. How do you get back up?" Timbaland You know how it goes Pivot Family- 'It’s been a long time, we shouldn’t have left you, without a dope beat to step to'....Well we have that beat, as we welcome entertai…
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“I’m never out here trying to prove to others who I am. I’m out here proving to myself that I’m exactly who I said I am.” Natasha Cloud WNBA Champion Pivot Family, We have had a lot of great conversations but this one is up there as one of our favorites because it’s so personal, covering so many life aspects we don’t talk about often and truly reve…
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“I don't think it's a question of convincing people or convincing the world. My biggest hurdle was convincing myself.” Anthony Mackie on role of Captain America Pivot Family, We are back in New Orleans like we never left! Sitting with NOLA’s hometown hero who’s Hollywood’s new Captain America, Anthony Mackie, is sharing his rise to stardom in the f…
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“I’ll have a game where I play 5 minutes and I’ll shed a tear. I know it’s gotta get better. I just have to work my way back up...It gets dark, but I can't lose the light inside of me.” Mikey Williams UCF Basketball Player Pivot Family! As we are gearing up for March Madness in college hoops, Ryan, Channing and Fred sit down with social media star …
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“Figuring out what version of Dion I wanted to be. Definitely came with a lot of mistakes and definitely came with a lot of eye-opening experiences.” Dion Dawkins NFL Pro Pivot Family, ya'll definitely want to tap into this episode! It is a true example of “Accept, Adjust and Move Forward” as Ryan, Fred and Channing sit down with Buffalo Bills Pro …
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“What it all comes down to is for a lot of these young guys, choices, decisions, consequences. You got a choice not to participate.” Fred Taylor on young athletes’ decision-making Pivot Family, Your favorite trio is back with a new Pivot Friday talking all the biggest storylines in sports, culture and trying to make sense of life through our own ex…
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"Don’t be afraid to fail. I think that when people see us, they see all the success and see where we are at. But we’ve failed so many times and I think that's what keeps me going.” Master P Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor sit down with Hip-Hop legend and entrepreneur Master P, who joins the guys to talk about his rise from the third wa…
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“Football may be what I’ve done, Family and relationships is who I am.” Richard Seymour NFL Hall of Famer In this episode of The Pivot Podcast, Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor sit down with Richard Seymour to explore his football journey from overcoming doubt as a young man to Super Bowl Champion to NFL Hall of Fame and now part of te…
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"I hope coming from where I come from, I inspire other kids back home from my community, we are a small town but if you put that work in, you can go as far as you want." Cooper DeJean Super Bowl Champion From a small town in Iowa to NFL Super Star in his first year with the Philadelphia Eagles, Cooper DeJean has shaken up the sports world with his …
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“You might not have everything you want, but you're gonna have everything you need.” Tristan Wirfs on powerful words from his mother In this episode of The Pivot, Ryan, Channing and Fred sit with Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro tackle and Super Bowl champion Tristan Wirfs who discusses his journey from Iowa to NFL stardom as he shares what it was like…
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“I never really wanted kids because I never wanted to care more about somebody than I did myself. And when I had them, I became vulnerable. I was no longer invincible. I think that was something I needed.” James Harrison 2x Super Bowl Champ and 5x Pro Bowler on his biggest Pivot After the sports world just witnessed one of the best defensive perfor…
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“At the end of the day, the Pro Bowls and All Pro's are cool and stuff. But you know, I came in the league wanting to have a gold jacket." Nik Bonitto Kicking off Super Bowl Wknd and getting ready for the big game with a player who faces the Chiefs twice a year and played with Philadelphia's quarterback at Oklahoma. In this episode of The Pivot Pod…
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“Even with the good, you know, the bad is going to always come. And I will always say block out the outside noise. You only control what you can control." Derek Stingley Jr's advice from his father Special episode to kick off Super Bowl week as Ryan, Channing and Fred sit with a football family spanning three NFL generations. Louisiana natives nick…
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“Life is not about scoreboard watching.” Ryan Clark The Super Bowl match up is set and we are down in Orlando with all the guys who didn’t make it but had insane seasons this year! That’s right, we got the fellas together down here at the Pro Bowl and we are talking the Big Game in the Big Easy, the Quarterback match ups, Andy Reid’s greatness, rea…
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"The name on my back was always my moral compass." Jerome Bettis Here comes the Bus! Yes Pivot Family, we have an epic episode as Ryan, Channing, and Fred sit with NFL legend and Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis, known in the football world as “The Bus.” Bettis shares stories from his humble beginnings to strong family bonds to renowned football career …
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“What do you want your legacy to be as a coach? Do you want to be Vince Lombardi or Bear Bryant? I said Bear Bryant… So, what are you doing going to Miami than?” The conversation we've all been waiting for where Channing's infamous stories get checked, and we have some laughs while we learn the path of one of the most respected and successful figur…
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“The thing standing in between them and immortality is the dude that plays in Kansas City.” Ryan Clark talking Baltiore's Lamar Jackson vs Buffalo's Josh Allen It's Friday and we have a show for you. Football is in its prime as we head into the NFL's Divisional Round games this weekend and We preview College Football's National Championship between…
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“I have to learn things the hard way. In order to learn the message, I have to destroy everything. Everything I learned, I learned the hard way by f*%king up my own life.” Mel Robbins Do we have a show for you!! Ryan, Channing and Fred are honored and grateful to sit with Best selling author, #1 on NY Times, Amazon, Audible, a top podcast host, ama…
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"Mine wasn't one of alcohol or drugs, it was an addiction of needing to be validated by others." Peter Rosenberg In this episode, Ryan, Channing, and Fred sit down with radio legend and WWE personality Peter Rosenberg, a man who has spent his life connecting with audiences through music, sports, and culture. New York’s long-time Hot 97 radio person…
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"For me personally, I think I needed that. It built this dog within me...For me growing up, there was no plan B...There was no 'what if.'" Frances Tiafoe Proffeesional Tennis Player Captivating the world with his undeniable talent, charismatic ways and his unique energy on and off the court, Frances Tiafoe shares his journey from humble beginnings …
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Three unbelievable years of The Pivot Podcast filled with strong storytelling, authentic exchanges, vulnerability, laughs, wild moments and in-depth conversations with the top guests in the world. The podcast has evolved into a movement in sports, music, entertainment and become the number one destination for A-list athletes, coaches, artists, Holl…
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"Stay in the moment, take ownership of your life and Identify what success looks like on your own terms."- Fred Taylor Farewell to 2024 and ready for 2025? Ryan, Channing and Fred sit down for a reflective conversation about life, parenting, family, work, sports and discuss what's to come. 2024 year comes to a close and the guys are chatting about …
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"I lost the fight, I didn't lose the journey." Themba Gorimbo UFC Fighter As we wrap up 2024, we have a conversation with a young athlete who has defied the odds in every aspect of life, endured unimaginable challenges and is now sharing his extraordinary journey with Ryan, Channing and Fred on this episode of The Pivot Podcast. Themba Gorimbo, is …
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"Obedience is greater than sacrifice...When you stay obedient to whatever it is that you're doing in life, there is no sacrifice, because even when you lose stuff, you gain so much more." Titus O'Neil As we head into the Holiday season, Ryan, Fred, and Channing sit down for a conversation covering a unique life journey that set out seemingly destin…
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"A lot of those kids watching me growing up...they saw so much hope when they saw me. So I was like, let me go feed my soul and complete the mission God put me here to do." Teddy Bridgewater coaching & winning High School State Championship On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, fresh off a huge milestone, Teddy Bridgewater sits with Ryan, Fred, and…
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“When I saw that [Kendrick] line, I go, ‘well, that makes me a criminal then.’ Shoot, I’ve been talking about black women most of my career!” Gary Owen A Pivot treat for you as we have an open discussion with Stand up comedian and actor Gary Owen, who brings his unfiltered humor and raw storytelling to the conversation with Ryan, Channing and Fred …
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"Once I put those shoulder pads on...it was like I was going to war.” Andre Johnson From The U to NFL Hall of Fame, on this episode of The Pivot Podcast, Ryan, Fred, and Channing sit down with seven-time Pro Bowler, one of the best wide receivers to play the game, the heart and soul of Houston Texans franchise: Andre Johnson. As the Texans chase an…
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I aint dream of winning the Heisman, I dreamed of being #1.” Travis Hunter Fresh off his Heisman nomination, Travis Hunter is sitting with Ryan, Channing and Fred opening up in a way you haven't heard before, touching on both personal and professional aspects of his life as he tries to navigate his fame, future, football and family life as everythi…
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"Your response to adversity, negativity, rejection, are truly the moments in life that you grow...Growth comes when things are torn down and have to be rebuilt.” Ryan Clark It’s Friday and your favorite trio is back for a special episode of The Pivot, to kick off the weekend with the fellas talking all the biggest headlines and storylines in sports…
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