{"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":"JR Smith opens up on 16 years NBA career, winning with LeBron, the Finals mistake that changed everything, Knicks, playing depressed, time in jail, heartache, Mental Health, golf and finding purpose beyond basketball","slug":"jr-smith-opens-up-on-16-years-nba-career-winning-with-lebron-the-finals-mistake-that-changed-everything-knicks-playing-depressed-time-in-jail-heartache-mental-health-golf-and-finding-purpose-beyond-basketball","published_at":"2026-06-16T15:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pivot-podcast-4684505/jr-smith-opens-up-on-16-years-nba-career-winning-with-lebron-the-finals-mistake-that-changed-everything-knicks-playing-depressed-time-in-jail-heartache-mental-health-golf-and-finding-purpose-beyond-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/PIVOTPODCAST9833342018.mp3","summary":"“16 years in the NBA and 70% of my career, I played depressed. “-JR Smith In this episode of The Pivot Podcast, former NBA champion and basketball icon JR Smith sits down for one of his most candid conversations yet. From his rise as a high school phenom to a 16-year NBA career, JR reflects on the highs, lows, and lessons that shaped his journey. He opens up about playing on the biggest stage alongside LeBron James, competing in multiple NBA Finals, and what it meant to win an NBA Championship. Beyond the highlights and headlines, JR shares the personal battles he faced with mental health, the pressure of fame, and navigating life under constant public scrutiny. JR also revisits one of the most questionable and talked about moments of his career—the infamous NBA Finals play that became a defining headline of his legacy—sharing what was going through his mind, how he handled the backlash, and the lessons he learned from a mistake that nearly altered basketball history. JR also discusses some of the darkest moments of his life, including time spent in jail, the devastating loss of a close friend, and how those experiences changed his perspective forever. He speaks honestly about fatherhood, the challenges and rewards of parenting, and the responsibility of being a role model for his family. Now in a new chapter of life, JR reflects on personal growth, finding purpose beyond basketball, and the mindset that continues to drive him forward. This is a raw, honest, and inspiring conversation about resilience, redemption, and discovering who you are when the game is no longer the center of your world. Don't miss this powerful episode of The Pivot with JR Smith. Pivot Family...comment, like, hit the subscribe button, we enjoy hearing and learning from you- the good and the bad,…","meta_description":"“16 years in the NBA and 70% of my career, I played depressed. “-JR Smith In this episode of The Pivot Podcast, former NBA champion and basketball icon JR…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3812,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/pivot-podcast-4684505/episodes/jr-smith-opens-up-on-16-years-nba-career-winning-with-lebron-the-finals-mistake-that-changed-everything-knicks-playing-depressed-time-in-jail-heartache-mental-health-golf-and-finding-purpose-beyond-basketball/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pivot-podcast-4684505/jr-smith-opens-up-on-16-years-nba-career-winning-with-lebron-the-finals-mistake-that-changed-everything-knicks-playing-depressed-time-in-jail-heartache-mental-health-golf-and-finding-purpose-beyond-basketball.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}