Pivot Podcast

"Success is 5 min down the street." Baron Davis

Baron Davis has lived a life shaped by two very different worlds. Growing up in South Central Los Angeles during the era of the LA riots, he witnessed firsthand the realities of his environment, the challenges of his community, and the importance of finding a way beyond the circumstances surrounding him.

On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, the two-time NBA All-Star takes us deep into his life story, opening up about the people, places, and experiences that shaped the man behind the basketball career.

Baron reflects on growing up in South Central, the impact of the riots, and the incredibly close relationship he shared with his grandparents, whose love, guidance, and influence helped ground him along the way. He also discusses the unique experience of attending Crossroads School, where he found himself in an entirely different world, surrounded by classmates including Kate Hudson and formed unique friendships that shaped his outlook. It was a journey between two worlds — navigating the realities of his neighborhood while gaining access to opportunities and environments that would ultimately change the trajectory of his life.

But making it out doesn't always mean leaving everything behind.

Baron gets into the complicated emotions of success, including survivor's remorse — the weight of making it out of an environment where so many others never got the same opportunity. What does it feel like to achieve your dreams while still carrying the memories, relationships, and realities of the place you came from?

The conversation also takes us through his basketball journey, from New Orleans to the Golden State Warriors, where he became one of the most electrifying point guards in the league, to his time with the Los Angeles Clippers, as he sheds light on what it was really like inside the Clippers organization. Sharing unheard stories of inside the Golden State locker room, the unlikely tight bond with his teammates and how he had to dig deep to be a leader in a situation set up against him. He revisits the defining moments, challenges, relationships, and lessons that shaped his NBA career.

Baron opens up about life after the NBA, transitioning into entrepreneurship, navigating the business world, pouring back into his community, youth sports, and finding new ways to create opportunities beyond the game. He shares what it means to reinvent yourself, stand on what you believe in and understand that your identity doesn't have to be tied to the sport that introduced you to the world.

From making it out to serving as a beacon of hope for the next generation to reconciling with the future, Baron's story is one of perseverance, perspective, and evolution. Bigger than basketball. It's about family, survival, opportunity, success, and learning how to pivot when life takes you into its next chapter. Full video of episode on Netflix.
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"I believe failure can be a good thing." Ryan Clark

Nothing is off limits on this episode of The Pivot Podcast as Ryan, Channing and Fred are breaking down the biggest stories, headlines, and conversations taking over the world of sports and beyond.

From Troy Aikman and Joe Buck making headlines around Monday Night Football rumors to ESPN's poor handling of a private matter to reactions around Pat McAfee's recent response to University of Utah students- the guys get into the personalities, opinions, and moments driving the conversation.

Hitting the NFL's top storylines, the guys dive into trades, big moves, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, what the future holds, who's the team to beat in the league and Super Bowl hopefuls as well as talking the incredible strides the WNBA has made after the success of the Finals, names who have risen to the top and the growing impact of the WNBA as a whole.

Plus, with the latest college football rankings officially released, Ryan, Chan and Fred debate who the best teams in the country really are, who's getting the respect they deserve, and which teams still have something to prove while a flawed College ranking system continues to raise a lot of questions.

And it's not all sports! The guys weigh in on Keith Lee's comments surrounding 2 Chainz's restaurant, sparking a conversation about culture responsibility, brotherhood, business, and the power of social media.

But the biggest moment of the episode might be the most personal. In a special edition of the Biggest Pivot Moment, Ryan, Channing and Fred reveal something about themselves that the other two didn't know, proving that even after all the conversations, there's always something new to discover.

Big headlines. Honest opinions. Unexpected conversations. And a few surprises along the way. Take a listen now or catch us on Netflix with full video episodes.
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“I may not always say the right thing or do the right thing but I know if I make a mistake, I’m not too big of a man not to apologize.” Matt Barnes

From the streets to the NBA, from the highs of professional basketball to the challenges of love, fatherhood, and finding himself, Matt Barnes joins the guys for an unfiltered conversation about the journey that shaped him — not just as an athlete, but as a man.

Known for his toughness, intensity, and willingness to stand on business, Matt opens up about the experiences that built him, the battles that changed him, and the lessons that forced him to grow. From his upbringing and basketball journey to navigating relationships, breakups, marriage, and the realities of raising a family, Matt reflects on the moments that tested him both publicly and privately.

He takes us inside his relationship with Kobe Bryant, the impact of competing alongside one of basketball's greatest, and the lessons he carried from being around greatness. But beyond the game, the conversation dives into something deeper: what it means to evolve when the world already has an opinion of who you are.

Today, Matt is embracing new chapters as a father, entrepreneur, media personality, and businessman — learning that the same discipline, resilience, and competitive fire that fueled his NBA career must now be applied to life beyond basketball.

The conversation explores accountability, healing, relationships, purpose, legacy, and what it really takes to become a better man. Because being tough isn't just about how you respond to adversity; it's about having the courage to look in the mirror, own your mistakes, and grow through them.

This is Matt Barnes beyond the headlines, beyond the highlights, and beyond the reputation.

A conversation about evolution, fatherhood, resilience, and redefining what greatness looks like when the game is no longer the priority. Because the real win isn't just making it to the league — it's becoming the man you were meant to be long after the final buzzer. Full video episode streaming on Netflix now, don't want to miss this one.
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“I just watch people and I pray everyday to God for discernment, for me to be able to just see clearly and for people to expose themselves because it’s the law of life.” Cornell Young

What happens when your life changes overnight, and the world suddenly knows your name? On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, Cornell Young sits down to share his journey from rising talent to Hollywood star, opening up about the opportunities, pressures, and unexpected challenges that come with overnight stardom.

Cornell gets real with Ryan, Channing and Fred about navigating Hollywood as a young, good-looking star, the attention that comes with success, and the struggles people don't always see behind the spotlight. He reflects on the importance of family, staying grounded, and holding on to the person he was before fame entered the picture. In an industry where success can change everything, Cornell shares how he continues to protect his identity, stay true to his roots, and keep the right people close. The Hollywood heartthrob shares the story behind dating older women and the self goals he strives for everyday.

The conversation also explores the excitement surrounding a new chapter with the A Different World remake, what it means to be part of a legacy that has impacted generations, and the responsibility of helping bring a beloved story back to life for a new audience.

From the highs of Hollywood to the personal battles behind the scenes, Cornell Young opens up about ambition, identity, family, and the reality of growing into success while the whole world is watching.

This is a conversation about more than fame. It's about staying real, knowing who you are, and making sure success never costs you yourself.

Tap in to another powerful conversation and check it out on Netflix now!
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“You are never going to be able to perfectly place all the pieces on the chess board in a way they always feel pristine.” Yung Pueblo

From Rock Bottom to Inner Peace: Yung Pueblo’s Journey of Transformation... What happens when the life you’ve built on the outside can no longer hide the pain you’re carrying on the inside?

On this powerful episode of The Pivot Podcast, bestselling author and poet Yung Pueblo joins Ryan, Channing, and Fred to share the deeply personal journey that changed his life—from growing up in an immigrant family and navigating the weight of identity and expectation to battling addiction, hitting rock bottom, and finding a path toward healing that would ultimately transform his purpose.

Before his words inspired millions around the world, Yung Pueblo was a man searching for relief, struggling with the patterns and pain he didn’t yet know how to confront. His turning point forced him to look inward, face himself honestly, and discover that real change doesn’t come from running away from your past, but from doing the hard work of healing it.

Now, through meditation, self-reflection, and radical personal growth, he has become one of the most influential voices on emotional healing, self-awareness, and letting go. But behind the bestselling books and the words that have resonated with millions is a story of struggle, surrender, and the courage to begin again.

On The Pivot, Yung Pueblo opens up about the moments that nearly broke him, the lessons that helped him rebuild, and how his darkest chapters became the foundation for his greatest purpose.

This conversation is about more than addiction or success. It’s about breaking generational cycles, confronting the parts of ourselves we’d rather avoid, and understanding that sometimes hitting rock bottom is what finally forces us to change direction.

Because the pivot isn’t always about becoming someone new. Sometimes, it’s about finally becoming who you were meant to be.

This is Yung Pueblo’s story of pain, healing, and finding purpose on the other side of rock bottom. Definitely worth checking out entire video episode on Netflix now.

Journey: The Year That Changes Everything is out everywhere starting November 10, 2026.
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