Episodes
"Last year it was 'let's prove everybody wrong', but now this year it's 'let's prove everybody right." Tank Dell, Houston Texans Wide Receiver
NFL season Kicks off next week and our NFL Training Camp tour is coming to an end and we've been sitting with star players from around the league getting inside scoop, hearing never-told-before stories and going inside the locker room mentality of the 32 teams as they prepare for the 2024 season.
In this episode of The Pivot Podcast in partnership with...
Published 08/30/24
"What I'm going to say, people are going to hate...But you have to not care what happens. You have to not care what the result is, get completely past the wins and the losses." Cooper Kupp Super Bowl LVI MVP
As we continue to make our way through NFL Training camps, we are a little over a week away from Kick off, and we are sitting with star players from around the league getting inside scoop, hearing never-told-before stories and going inside the locker room mentality of the 32 teams as...
Published 08/27/24
"From what I've been through, from what I've seen, I never thought I'd be in this position where I'm at right now." 2x Super Bowl Champ L'Jarius Sneed
As we continue to make our way through NFL Training camps, we are nearing the end of the tour which means Football season is around the corner and we are sitting with star players from around the league getting inside scoop, hearing never-told-before stories and going inside the locker room mentality of the 32 teams as they prepare for the 2024...
Published 08/23/24
"Be Somebody to Somebody...that's how I got here." Kayvon Thibodeaux
As we continue to make our way through NFL Training camps, we continue to visit and sit with star players from around the league getting inside scoop, hearing never-told-before stories and going inside the locker room mentality of the 32 teams as they prepare for the 2024 season.
Stopping in the Big Apple after a crazy wknd at Fanatics Fest, we get the opportunity to sit with one of the top defensive players in the league...
Published 08/20/24
“It’s there for the taking, if we put it together it’s literally all on us. We just have to go out there and do what we’ve been doing our whole lives.” Jevon Holland Miami Dolphins Safety on 2024 team goals.
The Pivot Training Camp tour is in full swing as we visit NFL cities sitting with players and coaches around the league bringing you exclusive interviews and sideline conversations to get you ready for the football season.
From the AFC north, straight down to another AFC powerhouse in the...
Published 08/16/24
“I think I’m better right now. Mentally I’m faster, my body is bigger faster stronger…That’s what I love about the process of football and the grind; when you feel yourself improving that builds momentum back..." Joe Burrow Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback
The Pivot Training Camp tour is in full swing as we visit NFL cities sitting with players and coaches around the league bringing you exclusive interviews and sideline conversations to get you ready for the football season. And we make a...
Published 08/13/24
The Pivot Training Camp tour is in full swing as we visit NFL cities sitting with players and coaches around the league bringing you exclusive interviews and sideline conversations to get you ready for the football season. In partnership with Fanatics, we are pumped to drop this episode today!
You already know this is one of our favorite stops of the year, the land of The Pivot colors, but long before the black and yellow belonged to us at The Pivot, it was RC's legacy in Pittsburgh and...
Published 08/09/24
“I’m only looking forward to what’s in front of me, and I feel like a lot of good ball is left." -Devin White
The Pivot Training Camp tour is in full swing as we visit NFL cities sitting with players and coaches around the league bringing you exclusive interviews and sideline conversations to get you ready for the football season.
In partnership with Fanatics, Ryan, Fred, and Channing stopped by Philadelphia, to sit with one of the newest Eagles in the flock, Super Bowl Champion and Pro...
Published 08/06/24
“If I were to be a head coach, I would want to be like Dan Quinn." -Austin Ekeler Commanders Running Back shares and is echoed by Super Bowl Champion Zach Ertz's words as well. ""Dan Quinn is probably the best person I've been around in front of the team by the way he leads..."
The Pivot Training Camp tour is in full swing as we visit NFL cities sitting with players and coaches around the league bringing you exclusive interviews and sideline conversations to get you ready for the football...
Published 08/02/24
"We cut players and we bring them back and we ask them to forgive, so what separates us [as coaches?]" Raheem Morris Head Coach of Atlanta Falcons
The Pivot Training Camp tour is in full swing as we visit NFL cities sitting with players and coaches around the league bringing you exclusive interviews and sideline conversations to get you ready for the football season. Something for everyone in the episodes from the hardcore football fan who wants the inside scoop to the casual listener...
Published 07/30/24
"Either go out there and be the best or don't... I have all the potential to and I have the team around me to do it, so there are no excuses." Breece Hall NY Jets Running Back
Kicking off our 2024 NFL Training Camp tour in partnership with Fanatics, we head to Florham Park, NJ to visit with the New York Jets, catch a little of the first practice and Ryan, Channing, and Fred sit down with the man who league executives ranked the #2 running back heading into 2024 season, Breece Hall.
After a...
Published 07/26/24
Your favorite trio is back! With Summer about to be taken over by the massive sports moves heating up and the world experiencing a whirlwind of headlines in politics, society and athletics, no better moment than now for Ryan, Channing, and Fred to sit and talk about everything, only the way they know how to do.
During this three-man special of The Pivot Podcast, in partnership with Fanatics, we unpack the biggest news of the week and look ahead to what's next. From the unprecedented events...
Published 07/23/24
"I did it with no sponsorships. I did it with a black designer on my chest. I did it with a long weave and nails and lashes and everything that everyone told me was going to hold me back. I did it!"
Alaysha Johnson was always counted out and overlooked. But after an epic performance beating her personal-best time and capturing the silver medal at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials in the 100meter Hurdles...she did it.
This conversation on The Pivot platform resonates with the hosts...
Published 07/19/24
"I am complete. It was a storybook ending."
Being able to walk away from any career on own terms is something we all want when we are ready for that next chapter but to say farewell to football, a game you love and dedicated your life to, feeling satisfied, complete and accomplished is truly more than one could ever dream of and after 8 Pro Bowls in 10 seasons, a Super Bowl trophy, and a decade of memories, future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald reflects on how his career was more than just...
Published 07/16/24
"Someone watching this may say what a little Bi*%h...and that's fine, a bad day for the ego is a good day for the soul."
Today's conversation is a little different and by different we mean even better. So often we sit with our guests who open up, share their experiences for us all to take something away from it...but today, we shed our armor and allow our vulnerable sides to come through as we listen, learn and create a space for others like ourselves to be vulnerable too. Many times as men,...
Published 07/12/24
Detroit’s star Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown continues to make headlines with major off season moves, first re-signing with the Lions for a 4 year $120M extension and now starring in the NFL's new Netflix series "Receiver", following the highly popular Quarterback series last year, the show is expected to be a summer hit.
Ryan, Channing and Fred sat down with 2x Pro Bowler Amon-Ra St. Brown to talk about his upbringing in a strict but motivating household, the recent surge from the Detroit...
Published 07/09/24
"They have to connect with you, otherwise they're watching fireworks, and we really only watch fireworks once a year." Cody Rhodes WWE Champion
The WWE is reaching milestones and peaking at levels that haven't been reached since the old days of icons and legends in the ring due to the intriguing storylines, big names and fan loyalty that's second to none. Attending their first live WWE event, Ryan talks about the electricity in the arena and how the entire night kept you on the edge of your...
Published 07/02/24
One of the biggest NFL off-season storylines is the contract negotiations coming from the reigning NFC Champions in San Francisco and if their star WR Brandon Aiyuk, former first round pick, will still be a 49er heading into 2024 season. Since the week after the Super Bowl, his contract has been a hot topic with constant media coverage, rumors, and social media buzz. Adding fuel to the fire, there are speculations that Aiyuk might reunite with his former ASU teammate and close friend...
Published 06/28/24
"So many people want to be a part of the announcement and not a part of the investment."- Rich Paul, Founder of Klutch Sports
Less than 24 hours away from the 2024 NBA Draft and all the talk is around a potential late round draft prospect, And why? Well because of the name on the back of his jersey.
The sports world is currently divided over discussions about nepotism in basketball, sparked by Bronny James' announcement that he will enter the NBA draft after just one year at USC. In the...
Published 06/25/24
A Pivot Podcast special creating conversation around Domestic Violence generating awareness and discussing preventive measures with a survivor in our NFL family, the mother of star Wide Receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
Our Pivot purpose, is a commitment not just to have the fun conversations or interview A-list stars, but to prioritize using our platform to engage and challenge all of us, especially as men to look into ourselves, be vulnerable, be honest and be better as are dedicated to educating...
Published 06/22/24
A repeat appearance on The Pivot is rare, but so is today's guest- a rare talent, a rare personality and a rare gift to authentically always be himself no matter what or who has something to say, he stands by his words and owns his lifestyle.
Once known for his Hall of Fame highlights on the field, former NFL star, Antonio Brown, is now equally known for his headlines away from the game in retirement. Whether it be his boisterous personality, his unusual relationships with various...
Published 06/18/24
"When you see a man fall, don't laugh at him, learn from it."
We can learn and sometimes laugh our way through life as long as we do it with respect and humility.
Ryan, Channing and Fred sit down with media mogul Nick Cannon to talk about his journey through the music, film and TV industries as well as his life behind the scenes with 12 children and a hustle that continues to pay dividends for him.
From stand-up comedy sets making $7 an hour with a free dinner to music producer to actor to...
Published 06/14/24
No greater event than one of sport and today we are talking a real live David vs Goliath title bout as we chat with the man who knows he's the underdog but believes he's built for this moment. Undefeated Boxer Frank Martin looks to become the new WBA Lightweight World Champion pulling off the upset win over Boxing's best and biggest star, Gervonta "Tank" Davis on June 15th at the MGM Grand Las Vegas.
In partnership with Fanatics, The Pivot Podcast shares an exclusive conversation as Ryan,...
Published 06/11/24
"Where we are right now, there's a lot of speculation but the fight is on, it's happening, June 29th, Me vs McGregor...it's going to be his last fight." Michael Chandler on UFC 303 vs Connor McGregor
In partnership with Fanatics, a must watch episode of The Pivot is out now.
The sports world is a buzz, asking, "Is the main event of UFC 303 between Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor still happening?" With a lot of noise and whispers around the status of the highly anticipated cage...
Published 06/08/24
As an athlete, part of the climb is reaching the top and often, fame and wealth steal the spotlight, but what's not really discussed, is how a simple game can shape one's identity and provide purpose.
In a recent conversation on The Pivot, former MLB All-Star Matt Kemp joins Ryan, Channing, and Fred to unravel the multifaceted journey of life as a professional baseball player. Kemp shares a blend of funny anecdotes and honest reflections, providing a glimpse into the complexities of his...
Published 06/04/24