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Pivot Podcast

Pivot Podcast

Kara Swisher · Sports · EN

This podcast features former NFL players Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder in weekly sit-down conversations with prominent guests from sports, music, and entertainment. The hosts engage in unguarded discussions covering a wide range of topics, offering insights and personal...

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Notable Guests

Mike Tomlin
Mike Tomlin 4x
Micah Parsons
Micah Parsons 3x
RC
Ryan Clark 3x
Maxx Crosby
Maxx Crosby 2x
Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary Vaynerchuk 2x
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant 2x
Darren Waller
Darren Waller 2x
Bijan Robinson
Bijan Robinson 2x
Bud Crawford
Bud Crawford 2x
CJ Stroud
CJ Stroud 2x
AR
Alex Rodriguez 2x
Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather 2x
JR
Jalen Ramsey 2x
Jayden Daniels
Jayden Daniels 2x
Aaron Donald
Aaron Donald 2x

Recent Episodes

Allyson Felix on motherhood, mental health, Olympic greatness, surviving a life-threatening pregnancy, fighting Nike over maternity protections, chasing a comeback at 40, and redefining legacy beyond the track.
May 15, 2026 · 52m
Allyson Felix
52m
John Starks from undrafted to NBA legend on battling Michael Jordan, iconic dunk vs Chicago, Knicks playoff pain, 90s rivalries, Game 7 heartbreak, Jalen Brunson, SGA and why this Knicks team feels different
May 12, 2026 · 53m
✨ Starks details his intense battles with Michael Jordan and the iconic dunk against the Bulls.
John Starks
53m
Laura Rutledge ESPN star on balancing family and high-profile job, the fear of Motherhood ruining her career, dealing with grief behind the scenes and reveals what marked change for the rising star.
May 8, 2026 · 1h 3m
✨ Laura Rutledge discusses balancing family and career fears.
Laura Rutledge
1h 3m
Will Packer on building a Billion-Dollar film empire, pivoting to power, navigating Hollywood high stakes, Kevin Hart being evil, lesson from Paul Walker, persistence through rejection from Beyoncé, and turning setbacks into success.s
May 5, 2026 · 1h 10m
✨ Will Packer discusses building a billion-dollar film empire and navigating Hollywood's high stakes.
Will Packer
1h 10m
Randy Adams: Army Sgt on reliving death, Chicago streets to Afghanistan, choosing war over jail, life-changing battle of survival, depression to despair, finding faith and what kept him alive during dark times.
May 1, 2026 · 59m
✨ Randy Adams shares his journey from Chicago streets to Afghanistan.
Randy Adams
59m
Yahya Abdul-Mateen Emmy Award-Winning actor on choosing to be interesting vs being right, opens up on pain, purpose, staying true to himself and honor of playing Denzel's role as John Creasy in Netflix's Man on Fire.
Apr 28, 2026 · 58m
✨ Yahya Abdul-Mateen II discusses choosing to be interesting over being right.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
58m
Patrick Ewing in a rare sit-down opens up like never before on missing a championship, his Knicks legacy, NYC pressure, rivalries with Michael Jordan & Hakeem Olajuwon, Georgetown, his parents’ sacrifice, and his one regret
Apr 21, 2026 · 59m
✨ Ewing discusses his biggest regret: not winning a championship with the Knicks.
Hakeem Olajuwon Michael Jordan
59m
Aurélien Tchouaméni: Real Madrid star on pressure, fame, playing for the world’s biggest club, Vinícius Jr’s leadership, racism on the pitch, contract talks, NFL influence, overcoming global defeat, France’s 2022 World Cup miss, and his 2026 mindset.
Apr 17, 2026 · 57m
✨ Tchouaméni discusses Real Madrid's immense pressure and fame.
Aurelien Tchouameni
57m
Trick Williams WWE's rising star on WrestleMania surprise, talks bringing culture to the ring, “Whoop That Trick,” The Rock moment, future with Lash Legend, family roots and lessons from Steve Spurrier
Apr 14, 2026 · 59m
✨ Trick Williams discusses his surprise WrestleMania appearance and bringing culture to WWE.
Lash Legend
59m
Craig Melvin co-host of Today Show reveals the true cost of success, sacrifice, why he's ok being a bad friend, fatherhood, addiction, Savannah Guthrie's return and how looking at a glass half full vs half empty reflects a person's character.
Apr 10, 2026 · 1h 9m
✨ Craig Melvin discusses the true cost of success and personal sacrifices.
Craig Melvin
1h 9m
Lecrae Grammy Award winning artist reveals path from streets to finding his purpose, cheating death, power of redemption, Christian beliefs and how he's become a cultural bridge to faith, turning lessons into lyrics.
Apr 7, 2026 · 57m
✨ Lecrae shared his journey from street life to Grammy-winning artist.
57m
Special Pivot: Ryan, Channing and Fred get really personal opening up and answering your questions from life to sports to regrets to what ifs, everything is on the table and their responses may surprise you.
Apr 3, 2026 · 36m
✨ Ryan, Channing, and Fred answer fan questions about life, sports, and regrets.
36m
Rich Kleiman business and entertainment mogul takes us inside sports' most exclusive Boardroom, shares what Kevin Durant did to change everything, reveals blueprint learned from Jay Z and the scary part of legacy no one talks about.
Mar 31, 2026 · 1h 0m
✨ Kleiman discusses building wealth versus earning it, sharing insights from his journey.
Rich Kleiman
1h 0m
When media and sports clash into a war words, is loyalty a premium? Integrity over chaos and clicks, how to stop chasing acceptance, Mendoza vs Ty Simpson on No 1 QB, Wemby's swag is refreshing and J. Cole speaks his truth.
Mar 27, 2026 · 56m
✨ Media vs. athletes: loyalty, integrity, and avoiding chaos.
56m
Jeezy opens up on having no regrets, from the pressure of Atlanta streets to culture icon, musical evolution, betting on himself, arrest turning point, depression, co-parenting, Jay-Z bond & new Vegas residency
Mar 24, 2026 · 1h 12m
✨ Jeezy reflects on his journey from Atlanta streets to hip-hop icon.
1h 12m
Mid March Pivot: Why people air out dirty laundry in public, Maxx Crosby speaks out on Ravens, Russell Wilson Pro Bowl dad, Kenyon Martin keeps it real, WNBA players huge win, overdue apology and how important is peace in a partner?
Mar 20, 2026 · 1h 5m
✨ Public airing of grievances and online feuds are dissected.
Chad "Ocho" Johnson Kenyon Martin Maxx Crosby Russell Wilson
1h 5m
Devon Franklin from Hollywood hits to heartbreak and healing, producer talks faith, divorce, rebuilding identity, help from Will Smith, believing in love again and the power of pivoting.
Mar 17, 2026 · 1h 12m
✨ Devon Franklin shared his journey from Hollywood success to personal heartbreak and healing.
Devon Franklin
1h 12m
Breanna Stewart leading talks for new WNBA CBA, championship mindset, impact of Unrivaled league, on-court rivalries being a good thing, legacy of UCONN March Madnesss, using platform for change and finding a new winning purpose in motherhood
Mar 13, 2026 · 55m
✨ Breanna Stewart discusses the WNBA CBA, championship mentality, and the Unrivaled league's growth.
Breanna Stewart
55m
Demetrious Johnson, Mighty Mouse, one of the greatest flyweights of all time on rough upbringing to MMA greatness, raised by a deaf mom, Dana White let down, UFC Turmoil, combat legacy, lessons of fatherhood, marriage, and life beyond the cage.
Mar 10, 2026 · 53m
✨ Demetrious Johnson details his journey from a tough upbringing to MMA greatness.
Demetrious Johnson
53m
March Madness Begins, NFL Free Agency Buzz, Ryan Clark Responds to Kyler Murray Take, Combine Reactions, Athletes & Addiction, Mental Health, Podcast Beefs, 50 Cent vs T.I., Dating Hot Takes, Spouse vs Sponsor & Who Pays on a Date Gone Wrong?
Mar 6, 2026 · 1h 1m
✨ The hosts discuss March Madness, NFL Free Agency, and Ryan Clark's take on Kyler Murray.
1h 1m

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