{"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":"NFL shakeups, NBA Finals & reality of change: AJ Brown, Myles Garrett, Jared Verse and OBJ headline a wild week in football as Ryan, Fred and Channing talk friendship, aging out, growing apart, and what it takes to keep going when things get tough.","slug":"nfl-shakeups-nba-finals-reality-of-change-aj-brown-myles-garrett-jared-verse-and-obj-headline-a-wild-week-in-football-as-ryan-fred-and-channing-talk-friendship-aging-out-growing-apart-and-what-it-takes-to-keep-going-when","published_at":"2026-06-05T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pivot-podcast-4684505/nfl-shakeups-nba-finals-reality-of-change-aj-brown-myles-garrett-jared-verse-and-obj-headline-a-wild-week-in-football-as-ryan-fred-and-channing-talk-friendship-aging-out-growing-apart-and-what-it-takes-to-keep-going-when","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/PIVOTPODCAST7580672253.mp3","summary":"“If we are teammates working towards same goal, how do we grow apart?”-Channing Crowder A Friday with the fellas as Ryan, Channing and Fred unpack the blockbuster headlines in sports this week from AJ Brown to Myles Garrett to Odell Beckham Jr to rising star Jared Verse, discussing how each situation could reshape NFL teams, locker rooms, and championship expectations. The Rams going all in, Patriots and Eagles are all the talk and OBJ reunites with his old team to see if the veteran star can shake up the Big Apple once again. From the gridiron to the hardwood, the guys shifts gears to share their thoughts on the NBA Finals, the biggest storylines, the pressure moments, and which players are built for the spotlight when everything is on the line. They make their picks and give respect to both Knicks and Spurs stars for one of the best championship match ups we've seen in years. As always, the conversation goes far beyond sports, as the trio gets real about the things that run them hot, talk why resilience matters when life gets tough, and how success often comes down to refusing to quit when everything points to giving up. They also explore a reality every athlete—and every person—eventually faces: sometimes people grow apart. Whether it's teammates, friends, or family, they discuss how relationships evolve and what it takes to navigate change without losing yourself. With Jay Z popping back out, dropping some new verses- the guys reflect on when legends age out and when to know it's time. Football, basketball, life lessons, laughs, and unfiltered perspective—it's another can't-miss episode of The Pivot Podcast. Pivot Family...comment, like, hit the subscribe button, we enjoy hearing and learning from you- the good and the bad, we want to know! 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