Episodes
2x NBA All-Star Bam Adebayo sits down with Taylor to talk his rivalry with this Boston Celtics, what it will be like to create space for Kevin Love, plead his DPOY case, and more.
Published 03/01/23
Live at NBA All-Star in Utah, Taylor sits down with Jazz Owner Ryan Smith, Guard Collin Sexton, and Dunk Contest participant Trey Murphy.
Published 02/22/23
Julio Rodríguez sits down with Taylor Rooks after being chosen for the cover of the 2023 Topps Series One. The Mariners star talks his Rookie of the Year season, advice recieved from Aaron Judge, and playing in the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic.
Published 02/15/23
4x NBA Champion Draymond Green catches up with Taylor in San Antonio to talk Warriors dynasty & their Big 3, his relationship with Jordan Poole, his public perception and more.
Published 01/13/23
On a road trip in Boston, Tyrese Haliburton sits down with Taylor to address Wally Szczerbiak's "wannabe All-Star" comments. The Pacers star also talks expectations, being a part of 'new media', his favorite players, and more.
Published 12/28/22
JJ Redick sits down with Taylor and shares how close he was to accepting a Celtics coaching offer. JJ talks everything from joining the sports media industry, NBA ring culture, his friendship with Chris Paul, and how Coach K changed his life.
Published 12/22/22
American tennis star Frances Tiafoe sits down with Taylor Rooks to talk about his run in the US Open, a potential Serena Williams' comeback, meeting LeBron James and more.
Published 12/08/22
Charles Barkley sits down with Taylor Rooks for an exclusive interview to open up about his falling out with MJ, his exchange with Klay Thompson and answer a personal question from KD.
Published 12/01/22
2x WNBA MVP & Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson invites Taylor to Columbia, South Carolina to talk about her internet-breaking championship celebrations, open up about mental health, and give her best pitch for Beyoncé to own a W team.
Published 11/30/22
UFC champion Israel Adesanya sits down with Taylor Rooks for a conversation about his iconic "I am prepared to die" moment, his rematch against Alex Pereira, and being inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Published 11/10/22
Before his return to the court, Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray sat down with Taylor to discuss what recovery looked like for him, how the NBA Bubble could arguably be the purest form of basketball, and what it's like to play alongside Nikola Jokić.
Published 11/08/22
Dallas Mavericks Governor Mark Cuban invites Taylor to the Mavs' facility to tell the story of an almost-done-deal Kobe trade, share some of his wildest party stories, and weigh in on the super star vs. star debate.
Published 09/07/22
The third overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Jabari Smith Jr., catches up with Taylor in Las Vegas during Summer League. The fellow Georgian opens up about his emotions on Draft Night, evaluates what he'll bring to Houston, and confirms his Atlanta rap fandom.
Published 08/26/22
3x NBA All-Star and Taylor’s friend Jayson Tatum sits down the summer after his first Finals experience. The Celtics star talks playing through injury in the playoffs, working out with KD, and what defines a superstar in this league.
Published 08/24/22
Fresh off agreeing to a five-year contract extension, Ja Morant sits down with Taylor in Las Vegas for their annual conversation. The young star opens up about the Grizzlies' playoff exit against Golden State, makes his way-to-early Rookie of the Year pick, and makes a prediction for a hypothetical Michael Jordan matchup (spoiler alert...he picks himself).
Published 07/19/22
Taylor meets up with 3x All-Star Bradley Beal in D.C. with a surprise message from Jayson Tatum. The Wizards guard talks St. Louis brotherhood, how situations can shape a career, his future with Washington, and lists his current underrated players in the league.
Published 07/06/22
NBA Champion and 5x All-Star Kevin Love finally makes his long-awaited appearance on Taylor Rook X. The Cavs forward shares his feelings about the NBA's Most Improved Player award, spills the tea on the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers group chat, and advocates the importance of taking care of your mental health.
Published 06/29/22
The one and only Shaquille O'Neal sits down with Taylor to squash the beef with Rudy Gobert, rank his Top-5 young NBA stars, and get personal about regrets and divorce.
Published 06/14/22
3x NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert sits down with Taylor in New York to defend his DPOY title, explain how trash talk is a compliment to him (even from Draymond Green), and discuss the blame of 'shutting down basketball' in 2020.
Published 06/08/22
Seahawks WR DK Metcalf catches Taylor by surprise by showing up in a boot. Besides the breaking news, the Pro-Bowler shares his experiences of going to therapy, talks the legitimacy of making an Olympic Games, and even reveals the name of a restaurant he'd like to open.
Published 06/07/22
Taylor catches up with her friend and NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Micah Parsons, but not before a rematch of 'Heads Up'. The Dallas linebacker talks lessons learned from his mentors, the pressures of playing for the Cowboys, and lists his Top-5 QBs.
Published 05/31/22
5x NBA All-Star and friend of the show DeMar DeRozan sits down with Taylor to make his case for MVP, talk the truth behind a pay-cut to play for the Lakers, and share how he dealt with the loss of his father during his last season with the Raptors.
Published 05/26/22
4x WNBA Champion, 12x WNBA All-Star and 5x Olympic Gold Medalist Sue Bird catches up with Taylor to talk about Candace Parker’s Geno Auriemma comments, answer questions from NBA players and share what she’s learned from her relationship with her fianceé Megan Rapinoe.
Published 05/23/22
We’re wrapping up the season with a genuine movie star in the building! Michael B. Jordan joins the show and reveals what it’s like sitting courtside with Drake, whether he believes his Black Panther character, Killmonger, is really a villain and what it meant to host his first ever Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic Basketball Tournament on this episode of Taylor Rooks X.
Published 03/25/22
Name someone who had a better 2021 than Candace Parker… We’ll wait. The 2x WNBA champion, AP Female Athlete of the year and recent mom-of-two joins her friend Taylor Rooks for a no-holds-barred conversation on why she thinks she was left off of Team USA, Kevin Durant’s advice for switching teams and what it's like to go toe-to-toe with Shaq on TNT. Probably Taylor’s favorite episode of the season!
Published 03/25/22