# Patreon Clip-Out: VAN LATHAN Joins the Pod

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Podcast: [The Jenkins & Jonez Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jenkins-jonez-podcast-3556)
Published: 2026-04-14T23:20:45+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/the-jenkins-jonez-podcast-1/patreon-clip-out-van-lathan-joins-the-pod
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## Resource

Van Lathan discusses his transition from The Ringer to freelancing and his return to collaborating with the Jenkins & Jonez crew. The conversation explores the nuances of professional pivots and the reality of maintaining confidence in high-stakes environments.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Van Lathan reflects on his departure from The Ringer in 2021 and his subsequent move into independent media production
- Practical takeaway: Navigating the transition from established media institutions to freelancing requires building a new infrastructure for production
- Failure mode: The danger of mistaking unearned confidence for actual skill, particularly in competitive sports and professional settings
- Main idea: The importance of reconnecting with long-term collaborators to rebuild professional momentum
- Practical takeaway: Recognizing the difference between 'weight classes' in professional networking and genuine social connection

## Topics

Media Career Transitions, Freelancing, The Ringer, Professional Networking, Sports Psychology, Podcast Production, Van Lathan, Jenkins & Jonez

## Chapters
- 2:50 — The Freelance Pivot: Van Lathan recounts his move from The Ringer to freelancing and the timing of his new production ventures.
- 3:40 — Reconnecting with the Crew: A discussion on the unexpected nature of professional reunions and the impact of major career shifts.
- 8:20 — Confidence vs. Delusion: An analysis of the psychological gap between genuine competence and the delusion often found in competitive basketball culture.
- 9:10 — The Weight of Social Status: A breakdown of how social proximity to fame can be misinterpreted as actual professional standing.

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