Pivot Podcast

If you ask us to sum up the last 2 years, all we can say, is it’s been a movie filled with crazy plot twists, unforgettable moments and a cast of characters who have become the core of our story & help us define The Pivot🙏 @thepivotpodcast?si=EDUSPlxn9QQW_qFI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@thepivotpodca…

“I never ran from anything in my life, but I was running from that moment”- John Starks on 1994 Finals’ Game 7 John Starks went 2-18 in Game 7 of the 1994 Finals. He wanted to wash that game away, but the remnants of that nightmare still lingered. He struggled at the start of the next season. It wasn’t until he cut all the lights off, grabbed a clicker, & watched the game start to finish that the demons were exorcised. He’d never ran from anything in his life & it was time to stop running from this. @thepivot on @youtube & streaming platforms. #ThePivot #JohnStarks #GameSeven #NYknicks youtu.be/72WwEFcgtP0

“Got you… I dunked on Horace Grant, but Mike got in the picture. Made it look good”- John Starks “The Dunk”… Sometimes it only takes two words to describe the play. John Starks can recall the events of May 25, 1993 with uncanny accuracy. The set up, the crossover, the dunk, & the highlight. When your nemesis is the G.O.A.T. it has to feel good to get your lick back; even if MJ slid into the picture late. @Thepivot on @youtube & streaming platforms. #ThePivot #JohnStarks #NYknicks #MichaelJordan #TheDunk youtu.be/72WwEFcgtP0

“The Knicks can beat anybody.” John Starks @jalenbrunson1 and John Starks had this very conversation 2 years ago and now….👀 youtu.be/72WwEFcgtP0 Full convo out on all streaming platforms and @youtube now! @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder Pivot Fam is it the Knicks year? ⬇️

“After that I never had no more problems with Reggie”- John Starks To say the least, Reggie Miller & John Starks were not friends, but a head butt? Reggie hit John with an elbow during a game, & after the ref told Starks to “Shut up & play” he decided to resolve the issue himself. John tried to talk himself out of it, but as Reggie got closer, “Pow!”. Needless to say that was the last time Reggie threw bows at John Starks. @thePivot on @youtube & streaming platforms. #ThePivot #JohnStarks #ReggieMiller #NYknicks youtu.be/72WwEFcgtP0

“From that point on I didn’t play for a trophy. I played to win the game”- John Starks Having the biggest trophy on Grandma Starks’ mantle was always John Starks’ goal. In the 6th grade it was his time. John was all set to be the MVP, but his name was never called. He walked back in broken hearted as a kid who “averaged 3 points” held the trophy. His Grandmother was still proud, but he learned a lesson that night… “You play to win the game”. @Thepivot on @youtube & streaming platforms. #ThePivot #JohnStarks #NYknicks #Trophies

“You guys played with that same toughness and intensity.” Do you see the similarities?? The NFL player comp and the team that matched the same energy John Starks brought to the @nyknicks in the 90s…just happens to be the team he roots for too 🏈🤝🏀 Mann we miss this rivalries from back then! youtu.be/72WwEFcgtP0 Full episode streaming now on all audio platforms and @youtube #nba #nfl #knicks #podcast #pittsburgh @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

Let’s gooooo 🏀🗽 youtu.be/72WwEFcgtP0

“If I could have played against Michael Jordan everyday, I would have because I am a competitor.” John Starks Just the convo we needed as NBA conference finals are loading- From undrafted to @nyknicks legend. 🗽🏀 Starks keeps it REAL about battling MJ, carrying the pressure of New York, surviving heartbreak after Game 7, and why toughness mattered more in the 90s NBA than ever before. We get into it ALL from his troubled upbringing, road to the league to “The Dunk” over Chicago, to 🔥 @TheGarden showdowns to conversations with @jalenbrunson1 and why this Knicks team is different. This convo is about resilience, heart, redemption, and the mindset it takes to persevere when the world doubts you. youtu.be/72WwEFcgtP0 Full episode out now on all audio platforms and @youtube #JohnStarks #Knicks #NBAPlayoffs #MichaelJordan NBA @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

I don’t talk much about my sobriety, because it wasn’t supposed to be a thing. I mean, I didn’t think I had an addiction. Then it hit me. It doesn’t have to be an addiction to be a problem. I haven’t drank since Sept 9, 2022, but I made no announcements the day I stopped drinking. Maybe, that was to escape accountability. I’ve thought of taking a sip since, but it always comes back to, “what good has it ever done?”. So, here we are 3 years, 8 months later, & life is better. I am better! #MentalHealthAwareness #Sobriety #Addiction

“People do dumb shit. There is no such thing as perfect.” @KevinHart4real #mondaymotivation Kevin Hart put himself center stage for a roast of his imperfections but in doing so it became obvious just how respected and successful he truly is. He’s never shied away from missteps and embraced the lessons, it’s a part of life to recognize where we fall short and how we rise again. For more conversations like this- tap into The Pivot Podcast on @youtube #comedy #kevinhart #success @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

“Look at this where you got lucky enough to be these two people’s mom.” With tears in her eyes Laura Rutledge reflected on what Mother’s Day means to her. She thought pregnancy could ruin her career, but Reese & Jack have done anything but. Her career actually skyrocketed after the birth of each of her children. Mother’s Day allows @LauraRutledge to reflect on the beautiful blessings of motherhood, & the joys of raising her children. Who says you can’t have it all? @Thepivot on @Youtube & streaming platforms. #ThePivot #MothersDay #LauraRutledge youtu.be/eFLgQK81yVU

“Who me? Oh yes I’m talking to you!” 👀 Why give a table legs? Well sometimes I’ve had a few cocktails! 😂@OfficialCrowder and @FredTaylorMade ask @LauraRutledge if she ever shares advice with a certain someone (not mentioning names RC) responding to comments on social media😭 this one is interesting!!! youtu.be/eFLgQK81yVU Full conversation streaming now on all audio and @youtube #podcast #comments #socialmedia @Realrclark25

A special convo I was honored to have ♥️

ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge gets emotional and breaks down in tears while explaining that she thought having kids would ruin her career, but after having them, she couldn’t be happier ❤️👀 “I was disappointed because I thought this was going to end my career. I can’t be on TV pregnant… How could I ever think career was more important than this?… It is the greatest joy of my life to celebrate Mothers day [with my kids].”

“We had a lot of haters; I think inside the building… A lot of haters outside the building”- Laura Rutledge COVID forced the revamped NFL Live to be shot virtually, & birthed the greatest text chain in ESPN history. There were doubts the show would even last. It forced @LauraRutledge to pick herself apart daily, but as our relationships grew so did our Emmy winning show. Now, we are a family, & the audience feels that we are their family too. @thepivot on @youtube & streaming platforms. #ThePivot #LauraRutledge #NFLlive #Family youtu.be/eFLgQK81yVU

“What I once thought was impossible is now the greatest joy in my life.” @LauraRutledge A Pivotal Mother’s Day episode with everyone’s favorite- Laura Rutledge, who keeps proving that ambition and motherhood can coexist. We always see the happy go-lucky, hardworking, ball-busting side of Laura on the sidelines from Monday Night Football to College biggest match ups to hosting Master’s ⛳️ coverage to leading @espnnfl Emmy Award-Winning NFL Live—what we don’t always see is the quiet moments of doubt, struggles and pure dedication, not just to her craft but her family. In a deeply personal revelation, Laura opens up about the sacrifices, grief, fear of losing her career after becoming a mom, and the relentless work it takes to show up for both family and purpose. A powerful reminder that strength isn’t just what you achieve — it’s what you overcome. youtu.be/eFLgQK81yVU Full conversation out now streaming on all audio platforms and @youtube now #motherhood #nfl #family #podcast @Realrclark25 @OfficialCrowder @FredTaylorMade

A Mother’s Day special with the one and only @LauraRutledge this is a powerful conversation, bring your tissues lots of laughs and tears! youtu.be/eFLgQK81yVU

“I walk around like I’m the Queen of England.” Channing Healthy arrogance vs toxic arrogance @willpowerpacker was trying to figure out where @OfficialCrowder falls but @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade said dig no further, they let him know 😂 youtu.be/mgyJVZ4Pc8Q Full episode out now streaming on all audio platforms and @youtube #funny #confidence #podcast

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