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Pivot Podcast

Pivot Podcast

By: 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 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. Football Social Sciences
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  • Woody McClain: Hollywood Emerging Star on how his pivotal path from behind bars to the big screen landed him a role he never dreamed of, touring with Chris Brown advice from 50 Cent, a mother's love, dancing, Powerbook and becoming a father

    Woody McClain: Hollywood Emerging Star on how his pivotal path from behind bars to the big screen landed him a role he never dreamed of, touring with Chris Brown advice from 50 Cent, a mother's love, dancing, Powerbook and becoming a father
    May 30 2025
    In this episode of The Pivot Podcast, we sit down with the multi-talented Woody McClain — actor, producer, and cultural force — best known for his powerful portrayal of Bobby Brown in BET’s The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story as well as his breakout role in PowerBook. Woody opens up to Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder about his journey from viral content creator and backup dancer to becoming a breakout star in Hollywood. He talks growth, rejection, reinvention, and what it really takes to pivot into your purpose. Throughout the episode, McClain shares candid insights into his early career, the challenges he faced in the entertainment industry, and the personal growth that led him to embrace acting as a lifelong passion. The discussion also touches on the importance of mentorship, the influence of Bobby Brown's legacy, and how McClain's experiences have shaped his approach to storytelling and artistry. He shares his what he learned from touring with Chris Brown, advice from 50cent, gratitude for his mother's unconditional support and how this one enlightening experience changed everything for the young actor. The impact of portraying a music legend How becoming a father reshaped his dreams Why he put breaks on dancing to chase acting Mental health, staying grounded, and staying hungry The real Woody McClain outside the spotlight This conversation is a masterclass in transformation and self-belief as Ryan, Fred and Channing share their own insights and experiences about navigating this high stakes business that is sometimes unforgiving. Drop your thoughts in the comments and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more inspiring convos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, Fred Taylor: Discuss tough times, clearing the air on Bill Belichick + Jordon Hudson, RG3, lessons in loss, NBA Finals, the real WNBA stars, Cailtlin Clark, Travis Hunter, Prenups & saying goodbye is never easy

    Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, Fred Taylor: Discuss tough times, clearing the air on Bill Belichick + Jordon Hudson, RG3, lessons in loss, NBA Finals, the real WNBA stars, Cailtlin Clark, Travis Hunter, Prenups & saying goodbye is never easy
    May 27 2025
    “You can’t play chess with people who only own checkers because you both end up playing connect four and that’s a child’s game- and I no longer want to play children’s games.” Ryan Clark Has this week been our Biggest Pivot? It's been an interesting and difficult at times for The Pivot Family, we lost Channing's father and have been trying to navigate life as various things have come our way. Ryan experienced a heightened media frenzy as he expressed his take on certain topics with RG3, culturally and with family, which ultimately led him to open up on his approach when using his voice and the responsibility that comes with having a platform. We also address recent accusations about our Bill Belichick show and Channing's clears the air on comments he made about Jordon Hudson's involvement while Ryan disclosed how our conversation truly took place. And we get back to the business talking about all the hottest headlines and biggest storylines in sports from Travis Hunter wedding to prenups to the reality of WNBA and our NBA Finals picks. The guys discuss the WNBA and how the league may be at elevated popularity because of Caitlin Clark, but there are so many stars and talented players which is truly making the game so much more fun and popular to watch. We get into the NBA finals, key players to watch and who the two teams left will be and how that affects the league and ratings. We get a few laughs as we talk about prenups, break down the viral best man speech and how we would handle these situations if it was us! And as we close out our conversation, we pay tribute to Randolph Crowder Sr as Channing reflects back on his final days with his father and how this loss has affected his outlook on life as he honors the man his dad Big Randy represented. Thank you Pivot Family for rocking with us and knowing that we will always hold each other accountable and operate with integrity no matter what popular opinion may be. Thank you to our friends at Monarch Money for sponsoring this episode, Check them out here and use code PIVOT to get 50% off your first year. https://www.monarchmoney.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ryan Clark in a Pivotal Conversation reflects on wild week of headlines and stories stemming from RG3 comments, his take on families, clarifies his stance and recent Angel Reese and Cailtin Clark discussion

    Ryan Clark in a Pivotal Conversation reflects on wild week of headlines and stories stemming from RG3 comments, his take on families, clarifies his stance and recent Angel Reese and Cailtin Clark discussion
    May 23 2025
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    29 mins
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Big Steelers and RC fan but never got into podcasts until now. The Pivot is an awesome mix of personalities and life lessons from all walks of life, not just football. But of course great football talk. Also I got a new love and respect for Crowder and Freaky Freddy Taylor. It's like hanging out with your best buddies and shooting the shit for hours on end. Highly recommended!

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I liked it a lot, it was fun to listen to and about different football players. I hope they come out with new episodes too. I think I could listen to this podcast everyday. Thank you for making this podcast.

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