Odell Beckham Jr is returning to the NFL, discloses why he's been away from football, reveals team he plans to join, owns up to mistakes, talks fame, dating, success, regrets, Drake, Super Bowl Injury and how fatherhood saved his life.

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🗓️ 7 October 2025

⏱️ 85 minutes

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“I was lying to myself, the man in the mirror, I was lying to myself about where my heart was at, where my mind was at and that was hardest for me to deal with- if I could lie to myself of course I could lie to anybody.” -Odell Beckham Jr Pivot Family- yes! A long awaited conversation comes at the right time as star Odell Beckham Jr joins The Pivot opening up to Ryan, Channing and Fred in an emotional, deeply personal and authentic conversation as Odell navigates his recent life reflections, his football journey, life of fame and where he goes from here. Undeniably one of the most famous athletes in the world, OBJ takes the guys through his football career, the highs, the lows, the stardom, the misconceptions, the regrets, the emotions, Super Bowl win and the one thing he has to face now before getting back to the game he loves most. Announcing his return to the NFL, he speaks about what is next, the team he wants to join, the coach he is forever indebted to and the big plays that lifted him to a larger than life persona. Getting into the celebrity circles, dating famously, high-profile friends, traveling the world, the guys talk about it all and in powerful break through, Odell lets his guard down and owns up to falling short in certain areas as a man, father, son, friend and teammate. He shares how becoming a father saved his life and how being able to do right by his son is the leading factor in why he has decided to change in certain areas of life. On a new path to right the wrongs and capitalize on the time he has now, his one focus is getting back on the football field, doing what he loves and not leave the game until it's on his terms. This conversation is one of the most powerful and honest we've had on The Pivot and we are extremely grateful, that Odell's vulnerability and willingness to share not only enlightened us but also teaches valuable lessons about accountability, growth and second chances. Don't forget to comment, like and subscribe to let us know what you think of each episode and to find out the most up to date happenings with The Pivot. We appreciate you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:15.2	Today's guests really needs no introduction, but I'll try anyway.
0:19.1	His name is OBJ, the New Orleans-born Louisiana-bred
0:23.0	white receiver who truly changed the culture. You don't prepare for this sort of fame because
0:28.5	it's uncommon. The former Pro Bowl wideout said that there really wasn't a playbook for this
0:34.4	sort of life shift. From famous homies like Drake to meeting and befriending your idols
0:39.6	like LeBron, it all happens so fast. One hand catches, met gala's, and boat parties. I mean,
0:45.7	dude really did it all, although the last one he kind of regrets. He hates the way he had to walk
0:51.6	away from the game and he still yearns to play more.
0:55.8	There are places he wants to play and coaches he'd like to play for, but before all that, there's some news he needs to break, and he chose to do that with us.
1:05.0	He recently had a breakdown that one of his closest friends called his greatest breakthrough,
1:13.7	and it all happened when looking in his son's eyes because it made him truly look at the man in the mirror.
1:17.1	This one is special, and at the same time, it's breaking news.
1:20.8	We now present to you Odell Beckham, Jr. and the pivot.
1:25.0	That a film it worked.
1:28.3	For real. There you go. Yeah.
1:29.3	Yeah.
1:30.3	Yo.
1:31.3	My brother.
1:33.3	My brother.
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