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Pivot Podcast

It's Never Too Late To Pivot

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Former NFL stars Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder have transcended the podcast game, topping the charts globally by creating a new form of media and carving an unprecedented niche in the space of sports, music and entertainment. Hosting weekly sit-down conversations with A-list stars, delivering timely discussions on important topics, not only becoming a voice of influence but one of impact as their unguarded emotion, humor and experience has established The Pivot as a premiere p ...
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Internet Radio channel 📻. Weekend discussions on Life. Events, Movies, ambitions, relations..... 🙂 Cover art photo provided by Mujahid Alam Contact on Twitter at - @radiosanchannel
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Where Culture & Consciousness Collide. Host Darren Kelley (Dkthareal), takes you on an unfiltered exploration of life. Balancing his four pillars: Faith, Fitness, Financial Literacy, and Philosophy, Dk will help you unlock your authentic self. Real Balance is about having honest conversations that challenge social constructs, promote healthy self-expression, and inspire accountability and personal growth. Tap In!
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"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 lie ahead in 2026! Ryan, Channing and Fred close out the year reflecting on the past 12 months of sports' biggest stories, headlines that dominated our fe…
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The culture’s conversation. Diving into sports, music, hot topics and viral moments. Real guests, real opinions, real talk and plenty of laughs. TAP IN WITH ME https://linktr.ee/theayewardshow INTRO PRODUCED BY A-DOT X: @ADotMusic15 YT: ​⁠ INSTA: @therealadot22 FOLLOW RIPPLE 2 WAVE INSTA: @ripple2wavefoundation FACEBOOK: @ripple2wavefoundation YT: …
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“I was at the highest point of my career, signed a max contract, all NBA team, top 3 player in East to boom, hit rock bottom. And I got through it. Life isn’t going to be easy, there’s a lot of adversity and challenges, just don’t quit.” John Wall In one of the most authentic and powerful conversations of the year, John Wall opens up on pulling him…
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The culture’s conversation. Diving into sports, music, hot topics and viral moments. Real guests, real opinions, real talk and plenty of laughs. TAP IN WITH ME https://linktr.ee/theayewardshow INTRO PRODUCED BY A-DOT X: @ADotMusic15 YT: ​⁠ INSTA: @therealadot22 FOLLOW RIPPLE 2 WAVE INSTA: @ripple2wavefoundation FACEBOOK: @ripple2wavefoundation YT: …
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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 news to the "we didn't see this coming" NFL moments to Kai Cenat's surprise message to offering a glimmer of hope this holiday season. The unfortunate seaso…
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“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 Sr The former NBA All-Star, No. 1 overall pick, and one of the most relentless competitors of his era, Kenyon Martin Sr. sits down with The Pivot Podcas…
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The culture’s conversation. Diving into sports, music, hot topics and viral moments. Real guests, real opinions, real talk and plenty of laughs. TAP IN WITH ME https://linktr.ee/theayewardshow INTRO PRODUCED BY A-DOT X: @ADotMusic15 YT: ​⁠ INSTA: @therealadot22 FOLLOW RIPPLE 2 WAVE INSTA: @ripple2wavefoundation FACEBOOK: @ripple2wavefoundation YT: …
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“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 purpose.” Malcolm Butler 2x Super Bowl Champion In this special episode of The Pivot Podcast live from Disney's Animal Kingdom, Malcolm Butler joins Ryan, …
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“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' biggest breakout stars who's improbable journey has landed him in the national spotlight and on this episode of The Pivot Podcast, we learn more about one of th…
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The culture’s conversation. Diving into sports, music, hot topics and viral moments. Real guests, real opinions, real talk and plenty of laughs. TAP IN WITH ME https://linktr.ee/theayewardshow INTRO PRODUCED BY A-DOT X: @ADotMusic15 YT: ​⁠ INSTA: @therealadot22 FOLLOW RIPPLE 2 WAVE INSTA: @ripple2wavefoundation FACEBOOK: @ripple2wavefoundation YT: …
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“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 for it now.” Desmond Bane In one of the most authentic and real conversations we've had on The Pivot Podcast, Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowd…
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"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.” Governor Wes Moore In this inspiring and wide-ranging conversation, Maryland Governor Wes Moore joins The Pivot Podcast to discuss leadership, purpose…
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The culture’s conversation. Diving into sports, music, hot topics and viral moments. Real guests, real opinions, real talk and plenty of laughs. TAP IN WITH ME https://linktr.ee/theayewardshow INTRO PRODUCED BY A-DOT X: @ADotMusic15 YT: ​⁠ INSTA: @therealadot22 FOLLOW RIPPLE 2 WAVE INSTA: @ripple2wavefoundation FACEBOOK: @ripple2wavefoundation YT: …
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“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 celebrate this holiday without talking about gratitude, family and of course football. And when we talk Thanksgiving football- we have to talk Dallas Cowboys. In…
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The culture’s conversation. Diving into sports, music, hot topics and viral moments. Real guests, real opinions, real talk and plenty of laughs. TAP IN WITH ME https://linktr.ee/theayewardshow INTRO PRODUCED BY A-DOT X: @ADotMusic15 YT: ​⁠ INSTA: @therealadot22 FOLLOW RIPPLE 2 WAVE INSTA: @ripple2wavefoundation FACEBOOK: @ripple2wavefoundation YT: …
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“I think you have to have a big ego in business and in sports but I use mine to want to protect myself from failure. Ego makes me not want to fail, it’s a motivator, my ego doesn’t want me to be laughed at or labeled a failure.” Zak Brown CEO of McLaren Racing The 2025 F1 season is winding down with three races left to go and McLaren has already wo…
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“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 being myself.” Steve Smith Sr. In this powerful and unfiltered episode of The Pivot Podcast, former NFL star Steve Smith Sr. sits down with Ryan Clark, Chan…
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The culture’s conversation. Diving into sports, music, hot topics and viral moments. Real guests, real opinions, real talk and plenty of laughs. TAP IN WITH ME https://linktr.ee/theayewardshow INTRO PRODUCED BY A-DOT X: @ADotMusic15 YT: ​⁠ INSTA: @therealadot22 FOLLOW RIPPLE 2 WAVE INSTA: @ripple2wavefoundation FACEBOOK: @ripple2wavefoundation YT: …
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The culture’s conversation. Diving into sports, music, hot topics and viral moments. Real guests, real opinions, real talk and plenty of laughs. TAP IN WITH ME https://linktr.ee/theayewardshow INTRO PRODUCED BY A-DOT X: @ADotMusic15 YT: ​⁠ INSTA: @therealadot22 FOLLOW RIPPLE 2 WAVE INSTA: @ripple2wavefoundation FACEBOOK: @ripple2wavefoundation YT: …
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"Manufacturing joy is exhausting..."Ryan Clark November is Men's Health Awareness month and a good opportunity for us to check in with each other, check in with our loved ones and have tough conversations that generate awareness. Ryan, Channing and Fred discuss the recent passing of NFL player Marshawn Kneeland and how mental health doesn't discrim…
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“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 for you Pivot Family!! In this episode, Ryan, Channing and Fred sit down with comedian, entrepreneur, and creator Kevin Fredericks, known as KevOnStage, for a…
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The culture’s conversation. Diving into sports, music, hot topics and viral moments. Real guests, real opinions, real talk and plenty of laughs. TAP IN WITH ME https://linktr.ee/theayewardshow INTRO PRODUCED BY A-DOT X: @ADotMusic15 YT: ​⁠ INSTA: @therealadot22By Adrian Ward
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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 this candid and inspiring conversation, Dr. Tate opens up about the journey from his groundbreaking role as LSU’s first African American president and fir…
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The culture’s conversation. Diving into sports, music, hot topics and viral moments. Real guests, real opinions, real talk and plenty of laughs. TAP IN WITH ME https://linktr.ee/theayewardshow INTRO PRODUCED BY A-DOT X: @ADotMusic15 YT: ​⁠ INSTA: @therealadot22By Adrian Ward
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“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 the stage for the mic, and then turns that mic into a cultural movement? Ryan, Channing and Fred sit down with N.O.R.E.—once frontman of the Queens duo Capone…
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"It's not the money, it's the rush you get from doing it." Channing Crowder Another fun-filled Friday episode with the fellas! With so much going on in the sports world right now, Ryan, Channing and Fred are back together breaking down all the top headlines and offering a different perspective on certain storylines that have everyone in a spin! Fro…
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“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 earned, it's how your voice resonates beyond the game and no better example of this than Kevin Durant. In this powerful and candid conversation, NBA superst…
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The culture’s conversation. Diving into sports, music, hot topics and viral moments. Real guests, real opinions, real talk and plenty of laughs. TAP IN WITH ME https://linktr.ee/theayewardshow INTRO PRODUCED BY A-DOT X: @ADotMusic15 YT: ​⁠ INSTA: @therealadot22By Adrian Ward
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"This show should be a microcosm of life." Channing Crowder In case you didn’t know- We are saying it now...It's ok to have different opinions and it's ok to not always agree. It’s not about right and wrong, it’s about sharing perspectives, listening to others and bringing balance to conversation, it’s called life. Back together for a much needed 3…
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“Winning and losing is very close together, it’s really how quickly we can pivot in order to take advantage of the next opportunity that comes along.” Boris Kodjoe In this eye-opening episode of The Pivot Podcast, actor, producer, and entrepreneur Boris Kodjoe sits down with Ryan, Channing and Fred to talk about his incredible journey—from growing …
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“I’m willing to say what most people aren’t. I’m willing to do what most people aren’t. I’m willing to be in the storm, if that’s what it takes.” Stephen A. Smith On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, Stephen A. Smith invites the guys to his home for a deeply personal and an unfiltered conversation discussing everything from sports to culture to pa…
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“I couldn’t keep my air, I couldn’t make any loud sound and I thought my career was over.” Joe Buck In this episode of The Pivot Podcast, legendary sportscaster Joe Buck takes the hot seat for a candid and wide-ranging conversation with Ryan, Channing, and Fred that's raw, insightful, and hilarious at times that goes far beyond the broadcast booth.…
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“Whatever you try to stamp out or silence, ends up making that thing more popular.” Josh Johnson On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, the hilarious and insightful Josh Johnson joins the guys to talk about his meteoric rise in the world of comedy. From viral stand-up clips and sold-out shows to his recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live and taking …
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"When you stand on what matters, everything is going to fall into place for you." Anthony Ramos One's journey is never a straight line and often the path we think we are destined for is paved with lots of ups and downs that lead us to where we belong. In this pivotal conversation, Ryan, Channing, and Fred sit down with multi‑talented actor, singer,…
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“Just being able to see you are still just a person because being a superstar is like a mask, it’s like a representative, when you get in jail and fighting for your life, you realize this shit is all an act, it’s all just a mask.” Young Thug In one of the most raw and captivating episodes of the year, Young Thug sits down with Ryan, Channing and Fr…
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“I still haven’t got over that Super Bowl, I have yet to watch that game through because it’s that painful and I was that close to getting my ring. I hate the Super Bowl. I hate February.” Charles "Peanut" Tillman On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, former NFL star Charles "Peanut" Tillman joins Ryan, Channing, and Fred for an unforgettable conve…
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"What's true, what's not true, the world is changing right in front of us." Fred Taylor In a world filled with uncertainty and questionable times, Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor come together for this 3-man conversation on what unites us all- humanity, sports and laughter. This week in sports, nothing is a guarantee — and that’s what …
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"Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but you don't get to take the crown off." Steve Harvey Pivot Family, we have a special episode with this one for you, get ready to step inside the life of one of the most prolific figures of our generation. In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, comedy icon, TV mogul, and entrepreneur Steve Harvey sit…
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“I think it was important in my highest moment, to talk about my lowest moment because if it wasn’t for God’s work in my life, I wouldn’t be who I am now…. Going into that season, my mind was so cloudy and cluttered, I didn’t have the right focus and I knew I needed to get help.” -Jaylon Johnson In one of the most humbling and revealing episodes of…
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“It’s been so gratifying, not just the accolades but how I’ve been able to show up. Learning how to love myself, learning what my voice is, and being able to trust that, stand tall and stand true in that it’s enough.” Taylor Townsend on evolving Taylor Townsend Joins The Pivot Podcast for an exclusive, deeply personal and powerful conversation afte…
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"The chemistry between Travis and Patrick is ridiculous, with one look, they just know what the other is thinking." Xavier Worthy on learning from his teammates Ahead of YouTube streaming its first NFL game live from Brazil between the Chargers and Chiefs, Ryan Clark sits down with Xavier Worthy to go inside the mind of this playmaker and what's ah…
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Football is BACK — and so are the hot takes, high stakes, and headline drama. Ryan, Channing and Fred break it all down in this unfiltered episode, where the Pivot keeps it real, even when it may be unpopular opinion or pointing the finger back at one of us! From the NFL kicking off with big energy to college ball having us amped to Charlamagne and…
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As Notre Dame kicks off the 2025 College Football season, pressures to get back to National Championship swirl as well as the talk of being a Heisman hopeful. Star running back Jeremiyah Love captivated college football fans last season with his explosive play and dynamic speeds, this year he has a little more noise around his play. All-American pr…
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“I just want our guys to start with the end in mind. If you hoist a Lombardi trophy, you’ll be remembered forever. That is something no one can take away from you, when you die people will remember your name, and that’s your legacy.” Matt LaFleur Green Bay Packers What a whirlwind of 24 hours as the Packers welcome the NFL's best overall player, Mi…
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“A lot of lessons from that (National Championship) game, one is- we are good enough to be in that game and we are good enough to win that game….but this program is good enough every year to be in that game and to win that game, but we have to earn the right to do that.“ Marcus Freeman As the 2025 college football season approaches, The Pivot Podca…
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Our Pivot training camp tour continues as the 2025 NFL season is quickly approaching and we make a stop to catch the Seahawks practicing with Green Bay as Seattle is looking to get back to the postseason being one of the top NFC teams. Ryan, Channing and Fred are sitting for a Sunday Special with NFC West powerhouse and star players Demarcus Lawren…
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"For me, people say oh he's a celebrity, he's a football player, but millions of people got to see that I was going through the same struggles they were." Cam Bynum As our NFL Training Camp tour continues, we stop in Indy to sit with one of their newest additions who is making noise both on and off the field. In this upbeat and fun-filled episode o…
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