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Tyriq Withers, Actor shares how football paved unlikely path, trusting the process from winning an Orange Bowl with Florida State to starring in Hollywood films, faith, redefining success, turning grief into passion and Marlon Wayans' influence.
New Jan 06, 2026 1h 8m

Tyriq Withers, Actor shares how football paved unlikely path, trusting the process from winning an Orange Bowl with Florida State to starring in Hollywood films, faith, redefining success, turning grief into passion and Marlon Wayans' influence.

“Chasing greatness is grieving the person you once were.” Tyriq Withers Ryan, Channing and Fred chop it up with Tyriq Withers, a rising actor making his mark in Hollywood, for an honest conversati...

End of year wrap, we recap the biggest sports story of 2025,  DK Metcalf consequences, sports gambling impact, discipline, sacrifice vs suffering, legacy, sharing vulnerability and fears of parenting and a wife's last wishes for a casket pass.
Dec 30, 2025 1h 18m

End of year wrap, we recap the biggest sports story of 2025, DK Metcalf consequences, sports gambling impact, discipline, sacrifice vs suffering, legacy, sharing vulnerability and fears of parenting and a wife's last wishes for a casket pass.

"Don't confuse sacrifice and discipline with suffering." Ryan Clark Where did the time go? 2025 is wrapping up as we get ready to embrace the new endeavors, challenges and our biggest pivots that ...

A wild week in sports and streaming, we discuss the "No one saw this coming" NFL moments, Sherrone Moore fallout, reaction to Kai Cenat's message, Shedeur Sanders, polarizing views of success and football's post season landscape will look very different.
Dec 19, 2025 1h 2m

A wild week in sports and streaming, we discuss the "No one saw this coming" NFL moments, Sherrone Moore fallout, reaction to Kai Cenat's message, Shedeur Sanders, polarizing views of success and football's post season landscape will look very different.

Three-man weave before the holidays as Ryan, Channing and Fred sit down to talk about all that’s been going on after a rollercoaster of a week in sports and social media from the Sherrone Moore new...

Kenyon Martin Sr. former NBA All-Star known for his aggressive defensive play, tone-setting leadership, navigating life after basketball, an outspoken sports voice, player vs the man and shares pride as father watching son play in the NBA
Dec 16, 2025 1h 16m

Kenyon Martin Sr. former NBA All-Star known for his aggressive defensive play, tone-setting leadership, navigating life after basketball, an outspoken sports voice, player vs the man and shares pride as father watching son play in the NBA

“Trying to change that perception has been the most challenging thing post career…It was K-Mart the player and Kenyon the person. I didn’t let a lot of people know Kenyon the person.” Kenyon Martin...

Malcolm Butler undrafted underdog to creating Disney magic in Super Bowl, how one game changed his life, playing for Bill Belichick, emotions sitting out vs Eagles in SBLII loss, Patriots dynasty, NFL regret, coaching high school football and fatherhood
Dec 12, 2025 46 min

Malcolm Butler undrafted underdog to creating Disney magic in Super Bowl, how one game changed his life, playing for Bill Belichick, emotions sitting out vs Eagles in SBLII loss, Patriots dynasty, NFL regret, coaching high school football and fatherhood

“You gotta always believe. When you get knocked down off your feet, there’s just something that lights your fire and makes you keep getting up and fighting, just to keep going because you have a pu...

Diego Pavia 2025 Heisman finalist,  quarterback who changed Vanderbilt football, College Football Playoff snub, locker room leadership, JUCO to SEC, NFL dreams, rough upbringing, his mom's viral moments, family bonds and unlikely friend in Theo Von
Dec 09, 2025 55 min

Diego Pavia 2025 Heisman finalist, quarterback who changed Vanderbilt football, College Football Playoff snub, locker room leadership, JUCO to SEC, NFL dreams, rough upbringing, his mom's viral moments, family bonds and unlikely friend in Theo Von

“I feel like no one believes in me and that’s my approach. I got the underdog mentality and that’s what I’ll have all my life.” Diego Pavia We headed to Nashville to sit with one of sports' bigge...

Desmond Bane Orlando Magic's star  leads 4-0 NBA Cup surge with consecutive 37-point games, reacts to his Memphis blockbuster trade, reveals truth on Ja Morant, names league’s rising stars and shares the core family values shaped by his grandparents.
Dec 05, 2025 1h 7m

Desmond Bane Orlando Magic's star leads 4-0 NBA Cup surge with consecutive 37-point games, reacts to his Memphis blockbuster trade, reveals truth on Ja Morant, names league’s rising stars and shares the core family values shaped by his grandparents.

“If you get on cruise control and let everything start festering, it’s gonna find a way to get out somehow…everybody makes mistakes, I made one and I apologized for it and moved on, and I’m better ...

Wes Moore on becoming first black Governor of Maryland, lessons from military to true meaning of service, shares story behind one name two fates, faith over fear, key to long marriage, Baltimore Ravens and meaning behind Army Navy football game
Dec 02, 2025 1h 7m

Wes Moore on becoming first black Governor of Maryland, lessons from military to true meaning of service, shares story behind one name two fates, faith over fear, key to long marriage, Baltimore Ravens and meaning behind Army Navy football game

"Some of the best decisions I’ve made in my life have been rooted in faith where I couldn’t give a guarantee but I had faith and some of the worst decisions I’ve made in my life were rooted in fear...

Darren Woodson 3x Super Bowl Champion on Dallas Cowboys dynasty playing for Jimmy Johnson, Jerry Jones, Thanksgiving football, Leon Lett, Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin, his greatest takeaway from Deion Sanders, parenting and pain being the greatest teacher.
Nov 25, 2025 1h 15m

Darren Woodson 3x Super Bowl Champion on Dallas Cowboys dynasty playing for Jimmy Johnson, Jerry Jones, Thanksgiving football, Leon Lett, Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin, his greatest takeaway from Deion Sanders, parenting and pain being the greatest teacher.

“The most dangerous person is one who truly believes in himself..." Darren Woodson 3x Super Bowl Champion It's Thanksgiving week and we have a lot to be grateful for Pivot Family and can't celebr...

Steve Smith Sr. famed football career as one NFL's most prolific wide receivers opens up on recent personal issues, public fallout, accountability, self-discovery, his on and off-the-field beefs, LA streets to a storied career and being at peace.
Nov 18, 2025 1h 14m

Steve Smith Sr. famed football career as one NFL's most prolific wide receivers opens up on recent personal issues, public fallout, accountability, self-discovery, his on and off-the-field beefs, LA streets to a storied career and being at peace.

“I’m at peace with who I am. I am extremely comfortable in my own skin, I am extremely comfortable with the consequences of my life…I’m not chasing anything or trying to stay relevant, I’m just bei...

KevOnStage shares his unlikely path from church to comedy, choosing morals over money, keys to a long marriage, turning grief into laughter, taking chances, passion for community, culture and creates the best sports analogies for life.
Nov 11, 2025 1h 11m

KevOnStage shares his unlikely path from church to comedy, choosing morals over money, keys to a long marriage, turning grief into laughter, taking chances, passion for community, culture and creates the best sports analogies for life.

“Money couldn’t motivate me because if you are led by money, your morals will be second….my morals come first and money is a bi-product of that. Fame is not fun.” KevOnStage We got a good one...

William F. Tate, former LSU President inaugurated at Rutgers, shares insight into LSU sports, role of hiring Brian Kelly, Scott Woodward, Verge Ausberry, how a state university works with governments, NIL and vision for opportunity of all students
Nov 07, 2025 48 min

William F. Tate, former LSU President inaugurated at Rutgers, shares insight into LSU sports, role of hiring Brian Kelly, Scott Woodward, Verge Ausberry, how a state university works with governments, NIL and vision for opportunity of all students

This week on The Pivot, Ryan Clark sits down with Dr. William F. Tate IV — fresh off his transformative tenure as president at LSU — as he takes on a new challenge: leading Rutgers University. In t...

N.O.R.E American rapper on creating Drink Champs, always ahead of the curve, getting out of jail to finding his Euphoria, discovering Reggaeton, Bad Bunny, Michael Jordan regret, Kanye naming North after him, joy in being a grandpa and running.
Nov 04, 2025 1h 10m

N.O.R.E American rapper on creating Drink Champs, always ahead of the curve, getting out of jail to finding his Euphoria, discovering Reggaeton, Bad Bunny, Michael Jordan regret, Kanye naming North after him, joy in being a grandpa and running.

“My biggest Pivot is when I set out to do something and people doubt me. I like to have my back against the wall, that’s something that makes me.” Norega What happens when a rap legend trades...

Kevin Durant the NBA superstar unfiltered about his basketball journey, dealing with criticisms, new chapter in Houston, career choices, teammates  he respects, Kobe bond, social media use, family ties, business advice and life after hoops
Oct 28, 2025 1h 17m

Kevin Durant the NBA superstar unfiltered about his basketball journey, dealing with criticisms, new chapter in Houston, career choices, teammates he respects, Kobe bond, social media use, family ties, business advice and life after hoops

“If you are questioning what I’m doing, then why not get it from the source?” When you've consistently done the work to be one of the best, it's not just the on court respect and praise that is ea...