Pivot Podcast

FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: MERCH | https://pivotpodcast.com  YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/thepivotpodcast INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivot TWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivot TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivot FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/thepivotpodcast FOLLOW HAPPY DAD: https://www.instagram.com/happydad FIND HAPPY DAD: https://www.happydad.com/find As our Pivot NFL Training Camp tour is underway, we make a stop at the nation’s capital to visit with the Washington Commanders under new ownership as the franchise works to restore the winning culture in DC.  Sitting down with the leader of the team. wide Receiver Terry McClaurin, Ryan, Channing and Fred gain an entire new perspective on the team and the direction they are headed since new hires in coaching positions and under a new regime of owners including Magic Johnson.  After years of ups and downs and a black eye over the team from previous negative ownership attention, Terry shares his excitement about the future, his confidence in the young explosive roster and how Eric Bienemy’s arrival as offensive coordinator has changed the trajectory of the team’s goals and standard level of play. Understanding that Washington has a previous reputation of being overlooked and a weak team, especially in the NFC East, Terry assures the guys that his team will be back this year and no longer the one that media and fans write off early in the season. Believing in Sam Howell as quarterback, Terry shares his excitement in the upcoming season and comparing him to the similarities of Joe Burrow.  Terry talks about the sudden passing of former teammate and friend Dwayne Haskins and how losing his friend changed his outlook on life and how he struggled to make sense of him no longer being able to live his dream out of playing football. Mental health is something Terry has embraced, taking seriously and opened up about his vulnerabilities which he feels has changed his frame of mind on and off the field, expressing that it’s ok for you to go to therapy, especially for men.  Make sure to subscribe and check out our clips channel for exclusive content from our NFL training camp visits as we have a sideline view of practice, drills, sit down conversations with key players and an experienced outlook of what it’s like playing in the NFL and how players navigate the way.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Elo 20231h 7min

FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: MERCH | https://pivotpodcast.com  YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/thepivotpodcast INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivot TWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivot TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivot FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/thepivotpodcast FOLLOW HAPPY DAD: https://www.instagram.com/happydad FIND HAPPY DAD: https://www.happydad.com/find Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/pivot or through my promo code PIVOT As one of the first duos to take locker room talk to sports podcasting, NFL free agent Taylor Lewan and former teammate, Will Compton created Bussin’ With The Boys, a platform promoting open conversation, vulnerability and a place to share the good, the bad and ugly about life on and off the field.  With the podcast space becoming crowded and everyone starting one, talking to Taylor and Will on how they were one of the originals, how they adjust to changing times, competition and constant evolving.  Last year we had the chance to sit with Taylor during Titans playoff push and we came back to Tennessee this summer to chop it up with The Boys as both our platforms have evolved and we as men, continue to adapt to changing times professionally and personally.  This conversation is full of laughs, tough moments, misconceptions, clearing the air and sharing our own experiences that have shaped some of the choices we made on the field, with our families and our football careers.  In the midst of retiring and still playing the game we love, Taylor still wrestles with what life looks like to walk away from the game we love and how injury last year mentally affected him and the way he pulled himself through dark times to get to the other side while Will knew that it was his time to focus on making plan B plan A when he realized he was thinking more about this next phase of his life and the media opportunities fueling his passion.  Ryan shares his own journey and adjustments of dealing with pressures from others expectations and learning to focus on where his feet are before getting ahead of himself as Fred adds in some of the takeaways having this platform has helped him deal with some of the changes of routine and playing football. Channing also opens up on how he wished he approached his career a little different now as he looks back with some regrets.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Heinä 20231h 26min

FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: MERCH | https://pivotpodcast.com  YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/thepivotpodcast INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivot TWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivot TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivot FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/thepivotpodcast FOLLOW HAPPY DAD: https://www.instagram.com/happydad FIND HAPPY DAD: https://www.happydad.com/find Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/pivot or through my promo code PIVOT Stakes are high, talks are quieted and now it comes down to the two men in the ring Saturday night in Las Vegas! Ahead of the most anticipated boxing match of the year this Saturday July 29th on Showtime Pay Per View fight against Errol Spence Jr in Las Vegas, Bud Crawford sat down with to talk about directing his childhood anger into boxing and being an underdog his entire life. Tough times and close calls are nothing new to the WBO welterweight Champ, who after being shot in the head early in his pro career, said the moment changed his life and redirected the course of his path. It was also the moment he realized he needed to reevaluate his circle and change his surroundings before he jeopardized his future. After being doubted his entire life, Bud makes it clear that he will never let the politics of boxing affect the belief in himself or his will to continue to compete. With a record of 39-0 and 30 KO’s, Bud can still hear the voices of doubters despite remaining victorious.  Voices of which Bud has learned to tune out in preparation for the biggest fight of his life. Bud reassures Ryan, Fred, and Channing that he has much respect for Errol Spence Jr. however he’s confident he will leave undefeated. Crawford is dialed in on focusing on himself and letting his work speak for itself, With family and fatherhood his number one priority, proving himself to be the best in the sport is still at the forefront of Crawford’s mind. Tune in this Saturday and don’t miss the Showtime PPV title bout that everyone has been waiting for…Crawford Vs Spence!!  Gambling Problem? Call1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MI/MD/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in NH/OR/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $150 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/mmaterms. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Ends 8/20/23 at 11:59PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Heinä 202357min

FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: MERCH | https://pivotpodcast.com  YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/thepivotpodcast INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivot TWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivot TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivot FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/thepivotpodcast FOLLOW HAPPY DAD: https://www.instagram.com/happydad FIND HAPPY DAD: https://www.happydad.com/find Ryan, Channing and Fred visit Cube in his studio as they go down memory lane from the infamous movies, to the songs to the commercials to everything that make O'Shea Jackson an icon in the entertainment and business world. We get into the lessons of growing up in the industry, staying off the streets, to getting into film and music, to being a father, to entrepreneur and his passion for starting the Big3 League.  Cube shares how his vision for the BIG3 was to create a league for basketball to live on beyond the NBA giving the game's past and future legends a chance to be apart of a sport they love while still making a living doing it. He expresses his frustration with the NBA's lack of support and says that this could be a stain on the legacy of Adam Silver for not helping this organization be successful.  Fred asks about maintaining business relationships and always being on the up and up while Ryan gets into any of the controversial movements Cube has been associated with as he explains why it's important for him to treat all people the same no matter the title or affiliation because at the end of the day it's about progress not perfection.  Of course the conversation is filled with some laughs and memorable stories that will have you talking for days as we go inside the life of a legend who's impacted the culture more ways than we can count.  Tap in every Tuesday at noon eastern for our premiere episode of the Pivot. Special seasonal drops on Friday afternoons at 3:30 pm. We are your one-stop platform for all your sports and entertainment content. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming Pivot special episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Heinä 202354min

FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: MERCH | https://pivotpodcast.com  YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/thepivotpodcast INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivot TWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivot TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivot FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/thepivotpodcast FOLLOW HAPPY DAD: https://www.instagram.com/happydad FIND HAPPY DAD: https://www.happydad.com/find Sitting down with the guys may be a 2nd time move for Errol Spence Jr but the man we talk to and the conversation we have is on an entire different level as we see a side of Spence that hasn’t been shown before.  With the welterweight title bout vs Terrance Bud Crawford is upon us on July 29th in Las Vegas, confidence is at an all time high as Spence explains to Ryan, Channing and Fred how when he steps in the ring it’s about legacy and leaving no doubt who is the undisputed champ at 147 pounds.  The Spence Crawford fight is the most anticipated boxing match over the past few years and the one fans and the sport has been asking for and needed to answer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Heinä 202358min

FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: MERCH | https://pivotpodcast.com  YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/thepivotpodcast INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivot TWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivot TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivot FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/thepivotpodcast FOLLOW HAPPY DAD: https://www.instagram.com/happydad FIND HAPPY DAD: https://www.happydad.com/find After winning NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year and earning 1st Team All Pro rankings in his debut season, Sauce Gardner is looking to get back with his team and become a leader not just on the field but one outside of football through his work ethic and lifestyle.  With an unprecedented rookie year for the Jets cornerback and the first rookie in 41 years to make 1st team All-Pro, Sauce attributes his playmaking abilities and consistency to playing the game with passion and focus. With a young roster full of grit, Sauce said the team is more motivated and committed to winning after coming up short last year and putting the pieces in place for that success.  Being one of the core people who helped draw the attention of Aaron Rodgers to New York, Sauce has developed a close bond with the quarterback and talks how being in the Jets’ locker room has made him feel young again and the team is ready to make a Super Bowl run.  As the summer was filled with buzz of whether or not the Jets would be featured on the NFL’s Hard Knocks series, the league announced this week that the team and NFL Films are moving forward with the Emmy award series returning back to New York. The now 2nd year corner back weighs in on his thoughts and how the team will be perceived with cameras around 24/7.  Sauce shares how his upbringing and relationship with his mother shaped him into the man he is today and how having some adversity young motivated him to be more focused on his goals as he advanced.  Tap in every Tuesday at noon eastern for our premiere episode of the Pivot. Special seasonal drops on Friday afternoons at 3:30 pm. We are your one-stop platform for all your sports and entertainment content. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming Pivot special episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Heinä 202357min

FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: MERCH | https://pivotpodcast.com  YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/thepivotpodcast INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivot TWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivot TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivot FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/thepivotpodcast FOLLOW HAPPY DAD: https://www.instagram.com/happydad FIND HAPPY DAD: https://www.happydad.com/find Today’s show is like sitting on the back porch in New Orleans just chopping it up with your uncles and reminiscing about the journey through the untold stories except we are in LA and it’s after midnight, but any chance to sit with Lil Wayne is one we make happen.  Reconnecting with his Louisiana roots, Ryan is excited to have Weezy join him, Fred and Channing to talk about life, lessons, losses and making music along the way. Becoming one of music’s biggest icons over three decades, Lil Wayne says he’s never worked a day in his life because everything he’s done in music is for the love of it.  Storying his journey from starting at 7 yrs old to now, talking about the highs and lows of his career, sharing the untold stories, the ins and outs of life changing experiences, his time in prison, the night an off duty police officer saved his life and how he’s maintained and sustained success at the highest level in the industry all the while earning the praise and accolades from fans and his peers.  Never for the money and always for the respect, Lil Wayne Flashes back to childhood days of when he first started in music and reflecting back on how his mom and grandma supported him from day one not just to pursue music but more importantly to always be a good man and one he could be proud of. This conversation is a side of Lil Wayne we don’t get to see very often as he let down his walls and opened up like never before.  Tap in every Tuesday at noon eastern for our premiere episode of the Pivot. Special seasonal drops on Friday afternoons at 3:30 pm. We are your one-stop platform for all your sports and entertainment content. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming Pivot special episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Heinä 202359min

FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: MERCH | https://pivotpodcast.com  YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/thepivotpodcast INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivot TWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivot TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivot FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/thepivotpodcast FOLLOW HAPPY DAD: https://www.instagram.com/happydad FIND HAPPY DAD: https://www.happydad.com/find Going from undrafted to playing his way through summer league into an All Star Point Guard and NBA Champion with Toronto Raptors, Fred VanVleet tested the free agency waters and landed himself a $130M contract with the Houston Rockets and is sitting down with Ryan, Fred and Channing to talk about his journey and what’s next.  Sharing his story about how at age 5 VanVleet’s life changed after his father was killed and struggling with the pressures of not going down same path and creating a different life for him, VanVleet has always approached the game of basketball with a chip on his shoulder and betting on himself.  This approach led him to score the most points in a championship game by an undrafted player in the 2019 NBA finals and help lead his team to a title.   Struggling with the choice to stay in Toronto or have a fresh start with a struggling franchise, VanVleet accepted the challenge to start over in a new city and hopes to make an immediate impact as a leader with the young Rockets’ roster.   Ryan asks him what he does for fun and if he ever smiles, as he’s known for his serious all work attitude but as usual Channing and the guys get him to break the ice and share a few laughs and stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Heinä 202350min