News Flash- We won't always agree, unpopular takes, NBA returns, Michael Jordan insight, a new Russell Wilson, Stephen A backlash, AI and fake quotes overtaking social media, process of letting go, self-reflection and accountability

Pivot Podcast

The Pivot Podcast Network

Sports, Football, Society & Culture

4.9 • 3.1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 October 2025

⏱️ 75 minutes

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"This show should be a microcosm of life." Channing Crowder In case you didn’t know- We are saying it now...It's ok to have different opinions and it's ok to not always agree. It’s not about right and wrong, it’s about sharing perspectives, listening to others and bringing balance to conversation, it’s called life. Back together for a much needed 3 man Pivot- Ryan, Channing and Fred are addressing the latest social media storm, tackling latest topics, responding to backlash, going beyond sports headlines and have deeper discussions on importance of loyalty in a world of uncertainty and falsity. NBA returns, and so did Michael Jordan. The expectations of greatness from the greatest are set high, and we talk about why. When is enough, enough? The LeBron cycle continues, Stephen A apologizes, finally a side of Russell Wilson we’ve never seen before, is this the Russ Channing’s been waiting on? Growing pressure and demands on people and platforms is at an all-time high. Ryan gets into the responsibility that comes with having a voice and differentiating between our thoughts and opinions vs others who come on our show. The guys reflect on another NFL life lost too soon with Doug Martin passing, the mental and physical health struggles after the game is over, struggles of letting go and realization that life is shorter than we think. The AI craze and chatpgt running point on all our lives, how do we navigate the positives while sorting through the really bad that comes with this technology. Fred loves it, Ryan and Channing not so much. It’s creating a world of fake news and public figures to be alert and on edge, what’s the future hold? Don't forget to comment, like and hit the subscribe button and stay up to date on guests and stories- we love hearing from you Pivot family, the good and the bad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's a three-man Friday and it had to happen. The last week been wild for you, boys. I mean, shit. We all needed therapy. Stephen A. Smith is one of media's most polarizing figures, but to me, that's just my dog. So when we sat down with him, we had no idea the drama it would bring. So we got into the fallout of that. We explained some of the things that people are asking, and by the way,
0:22.2	I got a bone to pick. Why is our community so hard on its own? And it eventually brought up a good
0:27.6	question. Has podcasting turned into the WWE? I mean, just because we got microphones, we got to have
0:33.9	beef? By the way, y'all, Chan is finally agreeing with Russ.
0:38.3	He's happy he clapped back at Sean Payton, but he actually wants one more thing from him.
0:43.3	Wait till you find out what it is.
0:45.3	And how did you guys feel about MJ's television debut?
0:48.3	If you know us well enough, you know that one of us hated it, and it may not be the person that you think.
0:53.3	Fred eventually hipped us all to why we better learn AI or get left behind.
0:58.5	And before we leave, we say goodbye to Doug Martin.
1:02.2	We needed this sit down.
1:03.3	We had a lot to get off our chest.
1:04.9	It was fun, sometimes serious, but as always, it was real.
1:08.4	Please enjoy our three-man weave with me, Chan, and Freddie T.
1:13.1	It's Friday, and we missed y'all.
1:15.1	Well, fellas, we're back together.
1:16.6	Freddy T's back in country.
1:18.6	Hey.
1:19.6	You know what I'm saying?
1:20.6	He probably was out.
1:21.6	God rest of soul, DeAngelo, modeling, you know, for the people in London.
1:26.6	Toogaloo. Cheers, mate. Oh, okay. It's cheers. It's cheers. London was good, man. Real busy, man. My Jags, oh boy, that's another story. They got their head beat in. Oh, boy, Terminator. He did this thing. Devonte. He hit us with the trifecta. Put his mask down for sure. Patrick. It was pretty easy. One lot of. Hold out. Limonless. Nickas to my guy pin in it. I fought to hear to witness it. My people feeling militant. Where I'm feeling got me up. On the mission got me up. Know I got the key. On this bitch, I can trust, trust, limit this, niggins, Nick's stomach, kind pin in it. I find they hear to witness it. Got my people feeling militant. Welcome to the Pivot Friday, three-man weave. Excited to be here, PivotFam. Thank you for pivoting with us. Interesting week for us. I think it's the first time that we've ever done a show and the majority of the comments
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