Pivot Podcast

"I believe failure can be a good thing." Ryan Clark

Nothing is off limits on this episode of The Pivot Podcast as Ryan, Channing and Fred are breaking down the biggest stories, headlines, and conversations taking over the world of sports and beyond.

From Troy Aikman and Joe Buck making headlines around Monday Night Football rumors to ESPN's poor handling of a private matter to reactions around Pat McAfee's recent response to University of Utah students- the guys get into the personalities, opinions, and moments driving the conversation.

Hitting the NFL's top storylines, the guys dive into trades, big moves, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, what the future holds, who's the team to beat in the league and Super Bowl hopefuls as well as talking the incredible strides the WNBA has made after the success of the Finals, names who have risen to the top and the growing impact of the WNBA as a whole.

Plus, with the latest college football rankings officially released, Ryan, Chan and Fred debate who the best teams in the country really are, who's getting the respect they deserve, and which teams still have something to prove while a flawed College ranking system continues to raise a lot of questions.

And it's not all sports! The guys weigh in on Keith Lee's comments surrounding 2 Chainz's restaurant, sparking a conversation about culture responsibility, brotherhood, business, and the power of social media.

But the biggest moment of the episode might be the most personal. In a special edition of the Biggest Pivot Moment, Ryan, Channing and Fred reveal something about themselves that the other two didn't know, proving that even after all the conversations, there's always something new to discover.

Big headlines. Honest opinions. Unexpected conversations. And a few surprises along the way. Take a listen now or catch us on Netflix with full video episodes.

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“I may not always say the right thing or do the right thing but I know if I make a mistake, I’m not too big of a man not to apologize.” Matt Barnes

From the streets to the NBA, from the highs of professional basketball to the challenges of love, fatherhood, and finding himself, Matt Barnes joins the guys for an unfiltered conversation about the journey that shaped him — not just as an athlete, but as a man.

Known for his toughness, intensity, and willingness to stand on business, Matt opens up about the experiences that built him, the battles that changed him, and the lessons that forced him to grow. From his upbringing and basketball journey to navigating relationships, breakups, marriage, and the realities of raising a family, Matt reflects on the moments that tested him both publicly and privately.

He takes us inside his relationship with Kobe Bryant, the impact of competing alongside one of basketball's greatest, and the lessons he carried from being around greatness. But beyond the game, the conversation dives into something deeper: what it means to evolve when the world already has an opinion of who you are.

Today, Matt is embracing new chapters as a father, entrepreneur, media personality, and businessman — learning that the same discipline, resilience, and competitive fire that fueled his NBA career must now be applied to life beyond basketball.

The conversation explores accountability, healing, relationships, purpose, legacy, and what it really takes to become a better man. Because being tough isn't just about how you respond to adversity; it's about having the courage to look in the mirror, own your mistakes, and grow through them.

This is Matt Barnes beyond the headlines, beyond the highlights, and beyond the reputation.

A conversation about evolution, fatherhood, resilience, and redefining what greatness looks like when the game is no longer the priority. Because the real win isn't just making it to the league — it's becoming the man you were meant to be long after the final buzzer. Full video episode streaming on Netflix now, don't want to miss this one.

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“I just watch people and I pray everyday to God for discernment, for me to be able to just see clearly and for people to expose themselves because it’s the law of life.” Cornell Young

What happens when your life changes overnight, and the world suddenly knows your name? On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, Cornell Young sits down to share his journey from rising talent to Hollywood star, opening up about the opportunities, pressures, and unexpected challenges that come with overnight stardom.

Cornell gets real with Ryan, Channing and Fred about navigating Hollywood as a young, good-looking star, the attention that comes with success, and the struggles people don't always see behind the spotlight. He reflects on the importance of family, staying grounded, and holding on to the person he was before fame entered the picture. In an industry where success can change everything, Cornell shares how he continues to protect his identity, stay true to his roots, and keep the right people close. The Hollywood heartthrob shares the story behind dating older women and the self goals he strives for everyday.

The conversation also explores the excitement surrounding a new chapter with the A Different World remake, what it means to be part of a legacy that has impacted generations, and the responsibility of helping bring a beloved story back to life for a new audience.

From the highs of Hollywood to the personal battles behind the scenes, Cornell Young opens up about ambition, identity, family, and the reality of growing into success while the whole world is watching.

This is a conversation about more than fame. It's about staying real, knowing who you are, and making sure success never costs you yourself.

Tap in to another powerful conversation and check it out on Netflix now!

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“You are never going to be able to perfectly place all the pieces on the chess board in a way they always feel pristine.”  Yung Pueblo

From Rock Bottom to Inner Peace: Yung Pueblo’s Journey of Transformation... What happens when the life you’ve built on the outside can no longer hide the pain you’re carrying on the inside?

On this powerful episode of The Pivot Podcast, bestselling author and poet Yung Pueblo joins Ryan, Channing, and Fred to share the deeply personal journey that changed his life—from growing up in an immigrant family and navigating the weight of identity and expectation to battling addiction, hitting rock bottom, and finding a path toward healing that would ultimately transform his purpose.

Before his words inspired millions around the world, Yung Pueblo was a man searching for relief, struggling with the patterns and pain he didn’t yet know how to confront. His turning point forced him to look inward, face himself honestly, and discover that real change doesn’t come from running away from your past, but from doing the hard work of healing it.

Now, through meditation, self-reflection, and radical personal growth, he has become one of the most influential voices on emotional healing, self-awareness, and letting go. But behind the bestselling books and the words that have resonated with millions is a story of struggle, surrender, and the courage to begin again.

On The Pivot, Yung Pueblo opens up about the moments that nearly broke him, the lessons that helped him rebuild, and how his darkest chapters became the foundation for his greatest purpose.

This conversation is about more than addiction or success. It’s about breaking generational cycles, confronting the parts of ourselves we’d rather avoid, and understanding that sometimes hitting rock bottom is what finally forces us to change direction.

Because the pivot isn’t always about becoming someone new. Sometimes, it’s about finally becoming who you were meant to be.

This is Yung Pueblo’s story of pain, healing, and finding purpose on the other side of rock bottom. Definitely worth checking out entire video episode on Netflix now.

Journey: The Year That Changes Everything is out everywhere starting November 10, 2026.

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Emmy Award-winning analyst Monica McNutt joins The Pivot Podcast for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about the setbacks, sacrifices, and defining moments that shaped her journey from Georgetown basketball player to one of the most recognizable voices in sports media.

Before the national spotlight, there was life after basketball, trying to figure out what came next, navigating the working world, getting laid off, and moving back home with her parents. Monica opens up about what it really looks like when the plan doesn't go as expected, the humbling moments behind the success, and the resilience it takes to bet on yourself when the future is uncertain.

She takes us behind the scenes of her rise in sports media, including her unforgettable appearance on First Take and the heated exchange that helped catapult her career into a new stratosphere. But was that moment a turning point, or simply the moment the world finally caught up to the work she had already been putting in?

From covering the WNBA and earning respect in a male-dominated industry to calling a championship moment for the New York Knicks, Monica reflects on what it means to break barriers, command a room, and use her voice without asking for permission. She also gets real about being outspoken, facing criticism, navigating double standards, and why she refuses to shrink herself to make other people comfortable.

This is bigger than basketball. It's a conversation about identity, rejection, family, confidence, and finding your purpose when life forces you to take a different route. Monica's story is a reminder that sometimes the moments that feel like setbacks are the very things that position you for your breakthrough.

Don't miss this conversation as Ryan, Channing, and Fred sit down with Monica McNutt to talk about the journey behind the accolades, the truth behind the headlines, and what it takes to turn adversity into opportunity. Because sometimes, the pivot is the whole point. Full Video Episode out now on Netflix.

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“Drew is one of those people, he has such a mastery of the game, that you have to figure out how to see the game through his eyes to earn his trust.”Marques Colston

On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, Marques Colston joins the conversation to reflect on a remarkable journey built on perseverance, discipline, brotherhood, and purpose. From being a seventh-round draft pick out of Hofstra to becoming a New Orleans Saints legend, Colston shares the story behind a career that earned the respect of teammates, coaches, and football fans everywhere.

The conversation goes beyond the numbers, exploring the personal loss that helped shape the man behind the jersey. Losing his father at just 14 years old changed his life forever, and the lessons, memories, and influence he carried forward became part of his foundation as both a player and a man.

Colston also reflects on playing alongside Drew Brees, whose vision, preparation, and leadership helped elevate the Saints' offense, and working under Sean Payton, whose offensive creativity and competitive mindset helped transform New Orleans into a championship team. Together, they built something special — culminating in a Super Bowl XLIV victory that forever changed the franchise's history.

Despite never receiving the household recognition often associated with the NFL's biggest stars, Colston's production, consistency, and reliability established him as one of the defining receivers of his era. His story is a reminder that greatness isn't always about the spotlight — sometimes it's about showing up, doing the work, and earning the trust of everyone around you.

But the conversation doesn't end with football.

Colston opens up about fatherhood, the importance of being present for his family, and the challenges of transitioning into life after the NFL. After spending years competing at the highest level, he shares what it means to build a new identity, pursue opportunities beyond the game, and find purpose in the next chapter.

From losing his father as a teenager to becoming a Super Bowl champion and building a life beyond the field, Marques Colston's story is about more than football. It's about resilience, legacy, and understanding that the greatest victories often happen away from the stadium. Truly a special conversation and full video episode is streaming on Netflix now.

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“I think all of us have to be humble to a certain point, it doesn’t mean don’t believe in yourself and don’t believe in your ideas but also have some humility.” John Legend 

On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, John Legend opens up to Ryan, Channing and Fred about the journey that shaped him — from his rise in music and the power of staying true to himself to navigating fame, family, friendship, and loss in the public eye. One of a small group who is an EGOT, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony, John Legend has had decades of success but is still chasing something new in every piece of music he records.

John gets personal about life with his wife, Chrissy Teigen, and their children, sharing how fatherhood has changed him and how he and his family have navigated the heartbreaking loss of a child. He commends his wife for being courageous enough to share publicly so others learn from her during the darkest hours and how people around the world are better for it.

He reflects on his relationship with Kanye West, and how it was extremely sad yet discouraging the entire process was to watch someone he was once close with use his platform for hate and fear.

Things in music, media and business may be forever changing but John stands firm in the importance of speaking up for what he believes in, and what it means to stand true in your values and be authentic. He also takes us inside his creative journey, reflecting on working with Pharrell Williams, the collaborations that have shaped his sound, and the inspiration behind his new music and upcoming album. From evolving as an artist to protecting culture and using his platform for something bigger than himself, John shares why authenticity matters now more than ever.

In an industry that often rewards conformity, John explains why being yourself is the most powerful statement you can make. It's an honest conversation about love, legacy, resilience, and the courage to keep evolving without losing who you are — and why, no matter how much life changes, staying true to yourself will always be the ultimate pivot. Full episode of video is streaming now on Netflix.

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Some guests we could talk to for hours, Peter King is one of them, an icon of ours who covered the game we love with writing that help shaped NFL's game-changing moments and stories that will live forever.

For more than four decades, Peter King has been one of the most trusted voices in football, earning a front-row seat to the people, moments, and decisions that transformed the NFL into the cultural powerhouse it is today. The legendary sportswriter sits with Ryan, Channing and Fred for an unforgettable conversation about his life covering the NFL, the relationships that shaped his journey, personal encounters with each of the guys and his new book, The Game.

From Mike Holmgren to Tom Brady, Brett Favre to Patrick Mahomes, and commissioner Paul Tagliabue to the coaches, players, and power brokers who helped define entire eras, Peter has spent his career gaining access to the people behind football's biggest stories. But what made those relationships possible? How did he earn the trust of the game's most influential figures? And what does it take to tell the stories that fans never get to see beyond the field?

Peter takes us inside his remarkable career, revisiting the moments that defined generations of football. He shares stories from getting his start at Giants training camp to spending Super Bowl week with Green Bay Packers to riding back with Steve Young to his hotel after one of the greatest performances in Super Bowl history, and witnessing the early signs of Mahomes' extraordinary talent. He also revisits the behind-the-scenes decisions that changed the league, including Reggie White's free-agency journey to Green Bay and the pivotal moments that shaped football's evolution.

In his new book, The Game, Peter goes beyond the greatest hits of his reporting career and the result is a sweeping, deeply personal look at 40 years of NFL history, told through the people who lived it. The book explores everything from Bill Walsh's final season with the 49ers to the leadership of the league's commissioners, the human cost of football, and the business decisions that helped turn the sport into a year-round obsession.

On this episode, Peter also reflects on his own journey as a journalist, the lessons he learned from legendary coaches, the friendships and trust built over years of reporting, and how the world of sports media has changed. He opens up about what it means to cover a game for a lifetime, the responsibility of telling stories honestly, and the tension between the sport's incredible growth and the challenges it continues to face.

As always on The Pivot, the conversation goes deeper than football. It's about relationships, legacy, curiosity, and the people who shape our lives along the way. Peter King's story reminds us that behind every legendary player, championship, and defining moment is a human story worth telling.

Don't miss this historical conversation on The Pivot Podcast, episode now live on Netflix.

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"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 album, BigXthaPlug joins The Pivot Podcast for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the man behind the music — and the battles that success can’t silence.

From life after prison to navigating fatherhood in the spotlight, BigXthaPlug opens up about his evolving relationship with his parents, the bond he shares with his father and mother, and the life-changing moment he learned his son has autism. He reflects on the responsibilities of being a dad, the sacrifices he makes for his children, and why, despite his frustrations with the music industry, he continues to show up and do what he does for them.

But beyond the fame, the hits, and the success, there’s another side of BigXthaPlug that few get to see. He gets candid about struggling with unhappiness and loneliness, searching for peace in the middle of the chaos, and finding comfort in the small moments that make life feel a little lighter. He also shares why therapy isn’t for him and what it looks like to navigate his emotions on his own terms.

With the vulnerability and honesty that define The Pivot, this conversation goes beyond the artist to explore the father, the son, and the man still figuring it all out. And for the football fans, BigXthaPlug lets his Texans pride show, proving that even with everything on his plate, he’s still repping Houston.

Before the next chapter of his music career begins, BigXthaPlug sits down with Ryan, Channing, and Fred to discuss the weight of success, the realities of fatherhood, and the pursuit of peace in a world that never stops demanding more.

This is BigXthaPlug beyond the music — unfiltered, unapologetic, and real. Watch on Netflix for full video episode.

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“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 Taylor for a wide-ranging conversation about the journey that took him from Harvard, to ESPN, to building a show of his own—and becoming one of the most fearless investigative voices in sports media.

Pablo opens up about the highs and lows of his career, including the surreal experience of losing his ESPN show on the very same day his daughter was born. Rather than allowing that moment to define him, he turned it into fuel, creating Pablo Torre Finds Out and betting on himself at a time when there were plenty of reasons to doubt what came next.

That gamble paid off. Pablo discusses the recognition his work has received, including a Pulitzer Prize, and the responsibility that comes with investigative reporting when your stories involve some of the biggest names, most powerful organizations and richest owners in sports. He takes us inside his reporting on Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, the questions that surrounded the franchise, and what it feels like to pursue a story when you know the people you're investigating have vastly more resources and power than you do.

He also opens up about his fascination with Bill Belichick, the psychology behind reporting on larger-than-life sports figures, and why the deeper you get into investigative journalism, the more you understand the personal risks that come with challenging powerful people.

From his investigation into Life Surge and its connection to Tim Tebow, Pablo discusses his reporting, the questions his investigation raised, Tebow's response—along with the growing pressure that comes with shining a light on powerful figures who are often not the ones used to being scrutinized.

At its core, this is a conversation about resilience, curiosity and courage—about losing a platform, creating your own, and continuing to ask difficult questions even when you know the answers could come with a price.

Because in sports, the scoreboard tells you who won the game. Investigative journalists like Pablo Torre are often asking a different question:

Pablo shares how he never imagined his work would lead to such strides nationally and become a force that is not only award-winning work, but public service, holding even those most powerful accountable. Full video Episode streaming now on Netflix.

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