"I was fear driven in the past...The greats are the ones that trailblaze, and I'm here to trailblaze." Rotimi Actor and Artist On a brand new episode of The Pivot Podcast, we're switching things up in a big way with our guy Rotimi! Back for a repeat visit with us, his life has taken so many turns and gone to new heights since he came on The Pivot in our 2nd season....but now, You've seen him shine on Power and he's making waves as the newest full-time cast member on The Chi, But that's just...

"I didn't expect to be Donovan Mitchell...It all started with a dream on a boat." Donovan Mitchell is making history this NBA season, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to unprecedented heights. With a record-breaking 15-game winning streak, the team is off to its best start in franchise history, surpassing even the heights of the LeBron era. As the Cavs embark on this historical start to the season, the 5x NBA All Star sits down with Ryan, Fred, and Channing to unpack what’s fueling the Cavs’...

"Every generation has an ism. The one we are living in now is extremism." Ryan Clark On location in Dallas, Texas bringing you a conversation covering all the biggest headlines in sports, stories around the country and sharing our own experiences and outlooks getting through each day. Ryan, Channing, and Fred have lots to discuss ahead of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight on Netflix, from the weigh-in to the main event, the guys break down why this fight is such a cultural moment, blending...

"I played football to get a free education, I never thought I was gonna do what I did on the football field. But I knew that I was gonna ride that thing until the wheels fall off. " Justin Tuck In this episode of The Pivot Podcast in partnership with Fanatics, Ryan, Fred, and Channing host a wide-ranging conversation with former NFL Star Justin Tuck, as the two-time Super Bowl champion, Notre Dame Alumni and now, a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs opens up on making the ultimate pivot from...

"I'm a living testament of a guy with PTSD who's been on the ledge, and I haven't let that stop me not only helping others, but getting to that point where I can help myself." As we kick off Men's Mental Health month, we bring you a special conversation with 2x Super Bowl Champion and Chiefs star running back, Clyde Edwards-Helaire as he opens up and shares his traumatic but powerful story of tragedy and healing. This past summer, Clyde courageously shared his journey of PTSD, stemming from...

"When you got young guys and girls coming up underneath you, they want to take your spot, and they should. I want you to come in here and out work me...I want you to fight for it. But I'm gonna fight back."  Ahead of his big win at WWE Crown Jewel this weekend, wrestling icon Seth Rollins joined The Pivot Podcast in partnership with Fanatics to talk about his journey in wrestling, life outside the ring, the one thing that changed everything for him and his vision for the future. Although he's...

"Get back on the phone with Nike and you tell them next year, I'm bout to win MVP, I'm bout to take over the league, and if they don't re-sign me they're gonna look stupid." Jonquel Jones WNBA champion, NY Liberty Champion Tap in for this week's Friday episode of the Pivot in partnership with Fanatics for a feel-good conversation of sports, triumph and transcension that you don't want to miss. Ryan, Fred, and Channing host the one and only Jonquel Jones, 2024 WNBA Finals MVP and newly crowned...

"What I'm constantly trying to do is to expose people to how stuff works, and let them know that they have power and they have agency. Any person and any young man that I meet is...you have power. And the question is, how can you use it?" Over two years ago when we set out to start The Pivot Podcast, We wanted it to be a platform for everyone and a place where ANYONE could come have a conversation and feel comfortable. We have been grateful to have hundreds of inspiring and impactful...

"I don't really believe in failing. I believe in just lessons, you learn from it and you move on...It's I got your back you got my back mentality, and I think it''s a beautiful thing we have right now and that's why you see me slowly starting to find my groove." Saquon Barkley Eagles Running Back On this episode of The Pivot Podcast in partnership with Fanatics, Saquon Barkley gives a raw and personal look into his ups and downs through the NFL and life beyond the game. Pivot family, Saquon...

“How different would our world be if every single person played football and grew up in a damn locker room...” Rex Ryan current ESPN Analyst and former NFL Head Coach We got a treat for you today...or as he would some say a God Dam Snack! In today's episode of The Pivot Podcast in partnership with Fanatics, former NFL head coach Rex Ryan, filling in for Fred who’s away in London, joins Channing and Ryan for a conversation we never expected to be so in-depth and captivating. An episode full of...

"We need the OGs. We need people like us who went through it and had the ups and downs in the game that's gonna tell you the truth..." This conversation is one we highly recommend as parents, athletes, coaches, those who have had the highest of highs and lowest of lows, and for people who feel they have failed at something and may have got lost in our purpose at one time and now look to forgive ourselves as we right the wrongs....We sit as men reflecting on tough times, regrets, learning from...

"It's okay to start over, but it's not okay to complain about what it takes to start over." Michael Bennett Super Bowl Champion On this episode of The Pivot in partnership with Fanatics, we’re sitting down with Super Bowl champ and 3x Pro Bowler Michael Bennett. Building a reputation in professional sports for being unique, Bennett shares with Ryan, Channing and Fred his journey from a young man growing up in Louisiana to getting into football to his close bond with his brother to being...

For so long, so many of our Pivot followers have asked when we will interview each other and share our own takes on certain personal questions we often wonder about but never have time to dig in and find out ... .so we are finally doing it! That’s right, on this episode of the Pivot, in partnership with Fanatics, Ryan, Fred, and Channing switch it up and dive into one another’s stories by interviewing each other, leaning into their own vulnerabilities while learning the how and why of who...

"Everyone's looking at your glory, not your story." Wallo, podcast host of Million Dollaz Worth of Game, Author and Motivational speaker BIG Pivot today....The Podcast Collab of the year! In this episode of The Pivot Podcast, in partnership with Fanatics, Ryan, Channing and Fred sit down with the Philadelphia duo, Wallo and Gillie, who are trailblazers in new media, utilizing life experiences from music, the streets, life and loss to shape black culture and excellence through their various...

"No one had me making the Olympic team, no one definitely had me winning, and in that moment I felt I proved myself right and I proved everyone else wrong." Masai Russell On this episode of the Pivot Podcast in partnership with Fanatics, we sit down with Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell, who shocked the world when she took home the gold in the 100m hurdles at just 24 years old after finishing third in the Olympic qualifiers. Masai opens up to Ryan, Fred, and Channing about her journey,...

"Someone who was always true to himself, failed, got up again, but ultimately changed the sport that gave him everything and inspired a whole new generation of kids. That to me is bigger than any medal I could ever win." - Miles Chamley-Watson This episode is one where we learn about a sport unfamiliar to us but one rich with history and challenges and how no matter what the competition is, the path to success is paved with dedication, discipline and a degree of mental toughness that brings...

"There is nothing else in life I would rather be known as, or rather do, than play football. I never wanted to be alive and not have lived." Ryan Clark on the risks of playing football all his life. You have been asking and we finally made it happen, a conversation with just the Pivot talking about all things around the league, in life, in sports and some current hot topics that have sparked a more in-depth discussion. On this episode of the Pivot, in partnership with Fanatics, it's just the...

Save 50% on your system, plus a free indoor security camera and your first month is free when you sign up for Core Monitoring. Visit https://SimpliSafe.com/pivot to customize yours! Try SimpliSafe risk-free. If you don’t love it, return it for a full refund within 60 days. "Black men have feelings. Black men hurt. Black men are in pain...and sometimes we feel like we're dealing with it alone..." Cory Hardrict Actor and Producer On this episode of the Pivot, in partnership with Fanatics, the...

"The fact that these artists are getting their flowers, getting a chance to perform on this stage, these black artists..If it wasn't for Jay-Z, this wouldn't be happening. So how can you come down and criticize this man like that? it's beyond me." Steve Stoute sounds off on the recent Super Bowl Halftime controversry. Steve Stoute is the ultimate American success story. He’s worn a lot of hats—author, entrepreneur, ad exec, and most notoriously, a music mogul. For nearly three decades, he's...

Music has helped me through difficult situations because… it lets me get through them…if you’re going through hell why stop there?" Fabolous Throughout history, music has been a timeless aspect of society that connects people and has the ability to document the times through lyrics and style. Hip Hop has always connected with sports on another level as a form of expression and often celebration of athletes. On this episode of The Pivot, in partnership with Fanatics, Ryan, Channing and Fred...

“You never know when your last day will come...That quote is a true testament to the little things that matter. Everyday, live it to the fullest. No matter what the outcome is, making sure everyday has a purpose and that it's fulfilled to the maximum capacity." Being three girl dads, we know the best parts of us are our daughters...being able to experience life as fathers and being our girls #1 supporter as they navigate life is no better experience or feeling. That opportunity is something...

"The things that's being done in the dark will always come to shine. If you're pouring nothing but good things into yourself, you reap what you sow." Jalen Milroe Alabama Quarterback Last year, Jalen Milroe walked into what he thought was just another post-game meeting after a tough overtime loss to Michigan. But things took a surprising turn when legendary head coach, Nick Saban, dropped the news he was retiring. Shaking up the college football world, the young quarterback was forced to...

"There are 32 teams right now that really believe they can win the superbowl. Yall know that number is about 6...But the fandom is what fuels this game and I love it."  On this episode of The Pivot in partnership with Fanatics, Football is back and so are the guys after a whirlwind of NFL training camp shows, and we are ready to dive into the new football season. After traveling from locker room to locker room and off the heels of the opener Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens- Ryan,...

"I still try to be that authentic person, I think that's important for me...It makes it difficult because everything you do is under a microscope and everything you say is under a microscope..." Jason Kelce  As the NFL Kicks off this week, there will be some famous football faces missing on the sidelines, notably the greatest coach of all time Bill Belichick and Super Bowl Champ & future Hall of Famer Jason Kelce.  Although not too far from the sidelines, these guys are making the pivot...