In this powerful episode of The Turn Around Podcast, host Stewart “Squirt” Holley reconnects with childhood friend Steven Williams, a Durham native, Walltown community member, international business leader, and former mayoral candidate for the City of Durham.

Together, they reflect on their early lives growing up in Walltown, the trials and triumphs of their shared environment, and how it shaped their paths as men, professionals, and community leaders.

Steven shares: ▪️ His experience navigating college and international business ▪️ What it really means to serve your community, beyond politics ▪️ Reflections on Durham’s past, present, and what’s possible for its future ▪️ A call for Black men to show up for their children and lead with intention

This episode is a heartfelt call to action for anyone who’s rooted in Durham and committed to building strong communities from the ground up.

📍 Recorded in Tunes Recording Studio in Durham, NC 

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In this episode of The Turn Around Podcast, international pro-ballers Justin Lee Watts and host Stewart “Squirt” Holley reconnect for an honest conversation on basketball, identity, and mental wellness—all rooted in their hometown of Durham, North Carolina.

From high school gyms in Bull City to courts around the globe, Justin and Stewart reflect on what it means to grow, pivot, and persevere as Black men in sports.

They open up about the grind of overseas basketball, the pressures of performance, and the personal evolution that happens off the court. They speak candidly about:

▪️ Mental health and emotional self-awareness

▪️ People-first values in sports and life

▪️ Navigating social dilemmas as Black athletes

▪️ The impact of Durham and the 919 on their journeys

This episode is for the basketball purists, the Black men doing the inner work, and anyone who’s ever had to turn a setback into a setup for the next phase.

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Season 3 kicks off in Durham, NC, where host Stewart “Squirt” Holley sits down with Talib Jasir to reflect on The Turn Around Podcast’s journey—from its early roots to what fans can expect this season.

In this live interview recorded at Tunes Studio, Stewart reps hard for Bull City and the 252 (Edenton, NC), sharing how basketball remains a central force in his life. Whether it’s pick-up games, pro-level readiness, or mentoring the next generation, he stays game-ready—mind, body, and soul.

If you're a sports fanatic, hooper, or Black man navigating life with purpose, this conversation hits home. It's about more than basketball—it’s about staying ready, no matter the season.

Originally recorded January 20, 2023 Audio from Seasons 1 & 2 was recorded between 2018–2021 Last episode of Season 2 aired on February 19, 2023

Shout out to Tunes Recording Studio, Durham, NC.

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In this last recorded episode of The Turn Around podcast, Stewart concludes the story of how he almost lost his freedom again and why a friend’s advice to “reinvent himself” changed the direction of his life. Today, Stewart stays close to the game by coaching and officiating recreation and school leagues. From the womb to the tomb Stewart remains a basketball player and stays ready for the next opportunity to keep dribbling.

After the episode, stay tuned for a special interview at timestamp 12:22.

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram. Visit theturnaroundpod to learn more!

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

Music by Tunes Recording Studio 

If you or someone you know struggles with alcohol addiction there are resources available and you don't have to try to figure out how to help them alone. 

Stewart and Talib Jasir, the producer of the Turn Around Podcast talk briefly about the recording journey that started in 2018 and ended in 2021. Stewart reflects on how liberated he feels now that his story is out.

Stewart and Talib are both grateful for the listeners and fans of the podcast. They ask that you continue to share it with your friends and family.

In episode 13, "De Ja Vu", Stewart experiences all too familiar troubles as he continues to struggle with alcohol addiction. Squirt flirts with danger once more putting himself behind the wheel after a night of drinking, which results in a car accident.

Back in the crosshairs of the local police, Squirt is placed on probation which makes him vulnerable to new charges that no one could've seen coming. This episode powerfully brings to life how challenging it can be to break a cycle and break free from the hauntings of our country's Prison Industrial Complex.

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram. Visit theturnaroundpod to learn more!

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

Music by Tunes Recording Studio 

If you or someone you know struggles with alcohol addiction there are resources available and you don't have to try to figure out how to help them alone. 

In this episode of the Turn Around Podcast, Stewart discusses the realities of relapsing into the negative patterns of disappointment, heartbreak, alcoholism, and despair.

Holley's storytelling is at its finest in "Man Apart", an unflinchingly honest account of his second go-around with a broken heart and self-destructive habits. After three days in county jail, Squirt needs to figure out what he's going to do next with his basketball career and his life now that his run with the Bull City Legacy is coming to an end.

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram. Visit theturnaroundpod to learn more!

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

Music by Tunes Recording Studio 

If you or someone you know struggles with alcohol addiction there are resources available and you don't have to try to figure out how to help them alone. 

The 11th episode of season 2 of The Turn Around Podcast follows Stewart Holley and the Bull City Legacy as they compete in the Tobacco Road Basketball League. He has dedicated himself to the TRBL and continues to work toward his goal of making it to the NBA, but can he count on their support?

After the excitement of playing for another hometown team in Durham wore off, Holley was left with a sense of déjà vu. A professional basketball player for 14 years, Squirt was tired of being undervalued and overlooked and is determined that this time, he wouldn't take it sitting down...on the bench. 

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram. Visit theturnaroundpod to learn more!

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

Music by Tunes Recording Studio 

Stewart "Squirt" Holley begins his career in the Tobacco Road Basketball League (TRBL) in Season 2, Episode 10, and for the first time in a long time, begins to enjoy playing professional basketball again.

The TRBL provides him with another opportunity to represent his hometown of Durham as a member of the Bull City Legacy. Stewart takes tremendous pride in the possibilities he has to give back to the community through the league, to make his family proud, and to show his hometown fans the skills they had been waiting to see again since his street ball days.

This time, Holley brings his professional basketball knowledge and wisdom to the court, while reppin' Durham on the front of his chest for all to see.

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram. Visit theturnaroundpod to learn more!

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

Music by Tunes Recording Studio 

In Season 2, Episode 9, Stewart "Squirt" Holley reflects on his time spent with the Fayetteville Flight and Carolina Jaguars of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in North Carolina.

Stewart returns to the court still dealing with the death of his Grandmother, the breakup, and the DUI charge. This time around he has a new outlook and is determined to take his life back with the help of his first love - basketball.

While his time with the Flight and Jaguars was not without its share of challenges and setbacks, it did provide him with the outlet he needed to keep pushing forward and do what he does best: leave it all on the floor.

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram. Visit theturnaroundpod to learn more!

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

Music by Tunes Recording Studio 

In this bonus episode of Season 2, Holley's friend and teammate at Rockingham Community College, Wallace Clayton, and another friend, 13-year NBA veteran Chucky Brown, share their memories and stories with Stewart "Squirt" Holley on and off the court. 

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram. Visit theturnaroundpod to learn more!

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

Music by Tunes Recording Studio