{"podcast":{"title":"Pivot Podcast","slug":"pivot-podcast-4684505","podcast_index_feed_id":4684505,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/pivotpodcast","website_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@thepivotpodcast/videos","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fae213ce-6d8a-11ec-9438-6ba7401b16cf/image/55c951e649343fad4646720ad3656b45.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"The Pivot Podcast Network","episode_count":454,"summary":"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 podcast destination. Packing the perfect balance of personalities and character, Ryan, Channing and Fred have pivoted their own professional careers and personal experiences into colorful storytelling, a genuine flow of conversation and originality, igniting a passion within viewers and listeners around the world to tap in weekly. The trio’s unrivaled chemistry has created a sought after environment of comfort and culture for professional athletes, celebrities, entertainers to be their authentic self on a filterless platform. Embracing the word Pivot, the platform has transformed the narrative driven by challenges, life lessons, loss and change into the ability to accept, adjust and move forward.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-27T08:18:32.077060+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pivot-podcast-4684505"},"episode":{"title":"Greg Oden's untold story: Ohio State legend, drafted No. 1 before Kevin Durant, called a NBA Bust, the what-ifs, battling injuries, addiction, depression,  misconceptions, the Miami Heat Finals run & life after basketball.","slug":"greg-oden-s-untold-story-ohio-state-legend-drafted-no-1-before-kevin-durant-called-a-nba-bust-the-what-ifs-battling-injuries-addiction-depression-misconceptions-the-miami-heat-finals-run-life-after-basketball","published_at":"2026-06-02T15:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pivot-podcast-4684505/greg-oden-s-untold-story-ohio-state-legend-drafted-no-1-before-kevin-durant-called-a-nba-bust-the-what-ifs-battling-injuries-addiction-depression-misconceptions-the-miami-heat-finals-run-life-after-basketball","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pivot-podcast-4684505","url":"https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePivotPodcast","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1000/traffic.megaphone.fm/PIVOTPODCAST1460386078.mp3","summary":"\"My story isn't a basketball story, it's a life story.\" Greg Oden On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, we sit down with former No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick Greg Oden for one of the most honest and powerful conversations of his life. For years, Greg Oden's name has been tied to one word: \"bust.\" Drafted ahead of future MVP and NBA champion Kevin Durant in 2007, Oden became the subject of endless debates about what could have been. But as Durant himself has said, Greg was never truly given a chance—his career was derailed by injuries before the basketball world ever got to see what he could become. In this raw and revealing conversation, Greg reflects on the pressure of being the No. 1 pick, the weight of expectations, and the frustration of seeing his legacy defined by circumstances beyond his control. From his rise as a high school phenom and Ohio State star to the devastating injuries that robbed him of years on the court, Greg shares the emotional and physical battles that shaped his journey. Parts of this conversation bare all as Greg's transparency truly brings his pain and passion to the forefront. He opens up about his time with the Portland Trail Blazers, the criticism and scrutiny that followed him throughout his career, and what it was like earning a second chance with the Miami Heat and reaching the NBA Finals alongside some of the game's biggest names from Lebron James to Dwayne. Wade to Chris Bosh. Beyond basketball, Greg discusses his struggles with mental health, depression, addiction, self-worth, and the challenges of rebuilding his life after the game. He speaks candidly about regrets, losing loved ones, what ifs , public perception, and the process of finding peace with a career that never unfolded the way anyone expected. 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