Pivot Podcast

BigXthaPlug on new music, life after prison, promise to his kids, hating industry, life lessons from his dad, son teaching him patience and why he chooses to be naked.

"I love my fans, I don’t love music or the industry but I do it to provide for my kids.” BigXthaPlug  In his first exclusive sit-down ahead of his highly anticipated new

Pablo Torre finds out everything, from losing ESPN the day his daughter was born to betting on himself to winning a Pulitzer, exposing Steve Ballmer, Life Surge, Tim Tebow, Bill Belichick and taking on sports’ most powerful.

“I will go to prison before I reveal who my sources are.” Pablo Torre On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, Pablo Torre joins Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylo

Bart Scott former NFL All Pro, Detroit upbringing shaped him, parenting, disliking Nick Saban, the Coach who saved his career, getting fired, standing on business and why speaking his mind comes at a cost

"You either die the hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain." Bart Scott Former NFL linebacker and outspoken media personality Bart Scott joins Ryan,

Charlamagne tha God on becoming a media mogul, culture, ownership, Breakfast Club, Kevin Hart, Jay Z, Kaepernick, missteps, tuning out public opinion, advice from his dad that has guided his journey and the side of Lenard McKelvey the world doesn't see.

"Sometimes I think you should be aware of everything and acknowledge nothing." Charlamagne Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder sit down with Charlamagne Tha Go

Kara Lawson from top tier athlete to prominent coach in basketball, formidable leadership and life lessons, Pat Summit stories, Boston Celtics, restoring Duke Women's program as a powerhouse & Gold Medal run with Team USA in 2026 FIBA World Cup

"Who puts us in the best situation to win each night...I'm here for all the smoke!" Kara Lawson Kara Lawson joins Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor for a powe

Xavi Simons professional football phenom on Tottenham Hotspur English Premier League talks growing up famous, leaving Barcelona club, family pressure, mentally strong and heartbreak of missing the World Cup due to injury.

“No one teaches you how to be famous.”Xavi Simons  From being a young football sensation in the spotlight to navigating family, fame, setbacks and the weight of expectat

Colin Kaepernick beyond the headlines. Beyond the jersey. Beyond the kneeling, Colin shares his story behind the man who created a movement not just in football but in the world.

Colin Kaepernick joins Ryan, Channing and Fred for one of his most personal and revealing conversations yet. A decade after he took a knee and changed the conversation a

Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder reshape sports media with resilience, talk Football, Lane Kiffin, LSU, Arch Manning, college rankings, HBCU's, Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark and the reality of Hyrox competitions

"When one door closes, another opens and if it doesn't, kick it down until it does." Ryan Clark Football season is back, we kicked off week 1 launching our own kick off

Clay Matthews Returns: The Super Bowl Champion and Defensive legend opens up on his football journey, why he went off the grid post NFL career, Netflix analyst, coaching Flag football and his wild new look that had the sports world buzzing.

"I’m a peace with my career. I had nothing else to prove. "Clay Matthews Clay Matthews is back — and he’s giving us the story behind the story, joining Ryan, Channing an

Fred Warner, NFL's top Linebacker, on what he means by being so good they can’t ignore you, Super Bowl heartbreak to battling Injury, 49ers facing the Rams, traveling to Australia, chasing the Lombardi, season preview and his growing family.

'Be so good they cant ignore it." Fred Warner The San Francisco 49ers star joins The Pivot to talk about the journey, adversity, and mindset behind becoming the leader o

Charlie Baker NCAA President talks the state of college football, responds to Ryan Clark about LSU, NIL shaking up the system, growth of women's sports, political influence on of NCAA rules and solution to college NFL chaos.

Charlie Baker on the Future of College Sports What happens when college sports becomes one of the biggest business, political and cultural battlegrounds in America? On

Conor Benn: Boxing’s star fighter on his upcoming bout vs Ryan Garcia, opens up on the scariest moment of his life, dark mental health struggles, the effects of suspension, legacy of his family name, Dana White support and finding identity beyond boxing

“The hardest fight is life, another man doesn’t scare me.” Conor Benn In a powerful and eye-opening conversation, the guys sit with Conor Benn for one of his most honest

Malik Willis Dolphins QB, going from Tennessee to Green Bay to Miami, earning his shot to lead the franchise, unique demeanor as a QB, bond with Coach Jeff Hafley, lessons from Matt Lafleur & why leadership isn’t always loud.

“The league is about getting better, if you don’t, you are out.” -Malik Willis As NFL training camp officially wraps, now it’s time to see how some of the new faces in n

Colston Loveland Chicago Tight End talks Bears culture, embracing pressure, the Caleb Williams he knows, Ben Johnson’s energy, Green Bay rivalry, Harbaugh’s recruitment trip and reacts to being females' fan-favorite

“The entire team is bought in to Ben Johnson’s winning ways.” Coltson Loveland  As we are getting close to wrapping our training camp tour, we caught up with Chicago Bea

Jonathan Taylor: Inside the mind of one of the NFL’s best, talks Derrick Henry and Saquon, Shane Steichenn's leadership, fatherhood, definition of greatness, what it takes to win and why Colts are playoff contenders

"Be at your best when your best is needed." Jonathan Taylor As the Pivot Training Camp tour hits Indianapolis, one of the league's best Running Backs Jonathan Taylor sit

Caleb Downs Dallas Cowboys newest star on his first NFL Training Camp, facing Ceedee & George Pickens, high expectations, bond with Christian Parker, Nick Saban influence, psychology of sports, how his college wins and losses prep a championship mindset

“Going against Ceedee and GP is prepping me for what I need to be at my best." Caleb Downs  On the road, hitting all the Training Camps and had to make it to Oxnard to c

Azeez Al-Shaair opens up on the Trevor Lawrence hit that changed everything, being misjudged, his Muslim faith, nearly losing football, adversity, Will Anderson, DeMeco Ryans, and the identity of Texans Defense.

As our NFL Training Camp tour continues, we stop in H Town to sit with a big part of the league's top tier defense with one of the leaders, Linebacker, Azeez Al-Shaair, w

Liam Coen on his unlikely path to NFL head coach, the Jaguars’ 4–13 to 13–4 turnaround, Trevor Lawrence’s growth, why the league is set up for failure, Baker Mayfield, Sean McVay, his biggest regret & the pressure of Year 2 in Jacksonville entering Year 2

Sitting with one of the most interesting and energized leaders in football, Liam Coen chops it up with the fellas during training camp for an honest conversation about hi

Travis Hunter, NFL’s dynamic playmaker opens up on his unwavering decision to play both sides of the ball, Trevor Lawrence, Liam Coen, return from injury, Jaguars’ expectations, Fatherhood & rewriting the headlines of how the world sees him.

“I cannot sit on the sideline.”Travis Hunter  Couldn’t come to Duuval and not talk to our guy Travis Hunter!! We were able to catch him for a few minutes on his off day

Minkah Fitzpatrick and Adonai Mitchell from Jets camp, open up like never before: Minkah on what went wrong in Pittsburgh, why he left Miami, regrets and AD on overcoming adversity and fresh start under Aaron Glenn's leadership .

"It's a new beginning for us." Minkah Fitzpatrick and Adonai Mitchell As the Pivot Training Camp tour continues, we hit the Big Apple, where we sit down with Minkah Fitz