Cam Bynum Colts new Safety on his viral field celebrations, contagious energy, Indy's question around quarterback, tough AFC South, humble beginnings, Filipino roots and how he used his NFL platform to help raise awareness around his wife's citizenship

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Football, Society & Culture, Sports

4.9 • 2.6K Ratings

🗓️ 22 August 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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"For me, people say oh he's a celebrity, he's a football player, but millions of people got to see that I was going through the same struggles they were." Cam Bynum As our NFL Training Camp tour continues, we stop in Indy to sit with one of their newest additions who is making noise both on and off the field. In this upbeat and fun-filled episode of The Pivot Podcast, Indianapolis Colts safety Cam Bynum sits down with Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor to talk about his journey from standout NFL Safety to viral sensation — and how his purpose goes far beyond football. The guys are blown away by his positive energy and contagious spirit, which truly shows why Cam is such an asset to any locker room. Now with Indianapolis, Cam reflects on leaving the Vikings, his upmost respect for Justin Jefferson and how he looks for his new defensive unit to lead the league in interceptions like he did in Minnesota. Finding a new home in Indy, he shares how he continues to grow as a leader, husband, and man of faith. Being named Captain of the Colts defense, Cam gets into what it will take to get this young team to be a competitive unit in the AFC, how to buy into new schemes and succeed under a new regime. He shares his insight around the QB competition between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson and how he hopes to support both by challenging from opposite side of the ball. Cam opens up about what it means to represent the Philippines on a global stage, the story behind his emotional and viral postgame celebrations waving the Filipino flag, and how he's using his platform to spotlight his heritage and his faith. He shares the deeply personal journey of helping his wife gain U.S. citizenship, giving listeners a raw look into the sacrifices, love, and cultural pride that fuel him off the field. This episode blends football, family, and purpose — showing there's so much more to Cam Bynum than what fans see on Sundays. Don't forget to like, comment and hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on our latest conversations and guests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I'll now hand you over to my best man, Eddie.
0:04.0	Wow, wow, wow, second time's a charm, eh, Billy Boy?
0:09.0	Oh God.
0:10.0	Substitution, courtesy of Paddy Power, embarrassing Eddie, makes way for sensible Samuel.
0:15.0	Cool, that was close.
0:16.0	You might not always pick the right starter, but your sub can still deliver.
0:19.0	Because with Paddy's super sub, your bet rolls over to the player coming on. Paddy Power. Valid on selected leagues and markets only. Pre-match and in-play bets on qualifying player outcome selections only. T's and exclusions apply. 18 plus scum malware.combe. Indianapolis coach safety cam Bynum personifies joy. He went from too small to play at all to big-time free agent. All the while he's had a smile
0:39.2	on his face. Binum gained national attention when on the biggest night of his career, a two-interception
0:45.1	performance versus the 49ers, he made a plea to bring his wife from the Philippines to the United
0:50.4	States. Now he and his wife are reunited and they're welcomed their first child, Layla Globe Bynum.
0:56.7	Bynum took us back to his seven-on-seven days when a coach believed the 5-foot-1 100-pound
1:02.0	teenager could become a pro.
1:03.7	He tells us why Justin Jefferson is the best receiver in the world and what it's been
1:07.7	like practicing against Anthony Richardson and new coach starter Daniel
1:11.9	Jones. His goal? Simply to be the best, the best player, the best teammate, the best leader.
1:17.0	And he plans to use the knowledge that he gained in Minnesota to do exactly that. The man
1:22.0	that grew up with what he felt was the best of both worlds smiles through this entire episode.
1:27.1	So get ready for the happiest stop on the Pivot Training Camp tour as me, Freddie T, and Chan
1:32.3	introduced Cam Bynum to the Pivot fam.
1:35.3	We want to grab me and all this stuff, man.
1:38.5	Hand me.
1:40.6	Hand me now.
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