Pivot Podcast

“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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Emmy Award-winning analyst Monica McNutt joins The Pivot Podcast for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about the setbacks, sacrifices, and defining moments that shaped her journey from Georgetown basketball player to one of the most recognizable voices in sports media.

Before the national spotlight, there was life after basketball, trying to figure out what came next, navigating the working world, getting laid off, and moving back home with her parents. Monica opens up about what it really looks like when the plan doesn't go as expected, the humbling moments behind the success, and the resilience it takes to bet on yourself when the future is uncertain.

She takes us behind the scenes of her rise in sports media, including her unforgettable appearance on First Take and the heated exchange that helped catapult her career into a new stratosphere. But was that moment a turning point, or simply the moment the world finally caught up to the work she had already been putting in?

From covering the WNBA and earning respect in a male-dominated industry to calling a championship moment for the New York Knicks, Monica reflects on what it means to break barriers, command a room, and use her voice without asking for permission. She also gets real about being outspoken, facing criticism, navigating double standards, and why she refuses to shrink herself to make other people comfortable.

This is bigger than basketball. It's a conversation about identity, rejection, family, confidence, and finding your purpose when life forces you to take a different route. Monica's story is a reminder that sometimes the moments that feel like setbacks are the very things that position you for your breakthrough.

Don't miss this conversation as Ryan, Channing, and Fred sit down with Monica McNutt to talk about the journey behind the accolades, the truth behind the headlines, and what it takes to turn adversity into opportunity. Because sometimes, the pivot is the whole point. Full Video Episode out now on Netflix.
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“Drew is one of those people, he has such a mastery of the game, that you have to figure out how to see the game through his eyes to earn his trust.”Marques Colston

On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, Marques Colston joins the conversation to reflect on a remarkable journey built on perseverance, discipline, brotherhood, and purpose. From being a seventh-round draft pick out of Hofstra to becoming a New Orleans Saints legend, Colston shares the story behind a career that earned the respect of teammates, coaches, and football fans everywhere.

The conversation goes beyond the numbers, exploring the personal loss that helped shape the man behind the jersey. Losing his father at just 14 years old changed his life forever, and the lessons, memories, and influence he carried forward became part of his foundation as both a player and a man.

Colston also reflects on playing alongside Drew Brees, whose vision, preparation, and leadership helped elevate the Saints' offense, and working under Sean Payton, whose offensive creativity and competitive mindset helped transform New Orleans into a championship team. Together, they built something special — culminating in a Super Bowl XLIV victory that forever changed the franchise's history.

Despite never receiving the household recognition often associated with the NFL's biggest stars, Colston's production, consistency, and reliability established him as one of the defining receivers of his era. His story is a reminder that greatness isn't always about the spotlight — sometimes it's about showing up, doing the work, and earning the trust of everyone around you.

But the conversation doesn't end with football.

Colston opens up about fatherhood, the importance of being present for his family, and the challenges of transitioning into life after the NFL. After spending years competing at the highest level, he shares what it means to build a new identity, pursue opportunities beyond the game, and find purpose in the next chapter.

From losing his father as a teenager to becoming a Super Bowl champion and building a life beyond the field, Marques Colston's story is about more than football. It's about resilience, legacy, and understanding that the greatest victories often happen away from the stadium. Truly a special conversation and full video episode is streaming on Netflix now.
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“I think all of us have to be humble to a certain point, it doesn’t mean don’t believe in yourself and don’t believe in your ideas but also have some humility.” John Legend

On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, John Legend opens up to Ryan, Channing and Fred about the journey that shaped him — from his rise in music and the power of staying true to himself to navigating fame, family, friendship, and loss in the public eye. One of a small group who is an EGOT, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony, John Legend has had decades of success but is still chasing something new in every piece of music he records.

John gets personal about life with his wife, Chrissy Teigen, and their children, sharing how fatherhood has changed him and how he and his family have navigated the heartbreaking loss of a child. He commends his wife for being courageous enough to share publicly so others learn from her during the darkest hours and how people around the world are better for it.

He reflects on his relationship with Kanye West, and how it was extremely sad yet discouraging the entire process was to watch someone he was once close with use his platform for hate and fear.

Things in music, media and business may be forever changing but John stands firm in the importance of speaking up for what he believes in, and what it means to stand true in your values and be authentic. He also takes us inside his creative journey, reflecting on working with Pharrell Williams, the collaborations that have shaped his sound, and the inspiration behind his new music and upcoming album. From evolving as an artist to protecting culture and using his platform for something bigger than himself, John shares why authenticity matters now more than ever.

In an industry that often rewards conformity, John explains why being yourself is the most powerful statement you can make. It's an honest conversation about love, legacy, resilience, and the courage to keep evolving without losing who you are — and why, no matter how much life changes, staying true to yourself will always be the ultimate pivot. Full episode of video is streaming now on Netflix.
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Some guests we could talk to for hours, Peter King is one of them, an icon of ours who covered the game we love with writing that help shaped NFL's game-changing moments and stories that will live forever.

For more than four decades, Peter King has been one of the most trusted voices in football, earning a front-row seat to the people, moments, and decisions that transformed the NFL into the cultural powerhouse it is today. The legendary sportswriter sits with Ryan, Channing and Fred for an unforgettable conversation about his life covering the NFL, the relationships that shaped his journey, personal encounters with each of the guys and his new book, The Game.

From Mike Holmgren to Tom Brady, Brett Favre to Patrick Mahomes, and commissioner Paul Tagliabue to the coaches, players, and power brokers who helped define entire eras, Peter has spent his career gaining access to the people behind football's biggest stories. But what made those relationships possible? How did he earn the trust of the game's most influential figures? And what does it take to tell the stories that fans never get to see beyond the field?

Peter takes us inside his remarkable career, revisiting the moments that defined generations of football. He shares stories from getting his start at Giants training camp to spending Super Bowl week with Green Bay Packers to riding back with Steve Young to his hotel after one of the greatest performances in Super Bowl history, and witnessing the early signs of Mahomes' extraordinary talent. He also revisits the behind-the-scenes decisions that changed the league, including Reggie White's free-agency journey to Green Bay and the pivotal moments that shaped football's evolution.

In his new book, The Game, Peter goes beyond the greatest hits of his reporting career and the result is a sweeping, deeply personal look at 40 years of NFL history, told through the people who lived it. The book explores everything from Bill Walsh's final season with the 49ers to the leadership of the league's commissioners, the human cost of football, and the business decisions that helped turn the sport into a year-round obsession.

On this episode, Peter also reflects on his own journey as a journalist, the lessons he learned from legendary coaches, the friendships and trust built over years of reporting, and how the world of sports media has changed. He opens up about what it means to cover a game for a lifetime, the responsibility of telling stories honestly, and the tension between the sport's incredible growth and the challenges it continues to face.

As always on The Pivot, the conversation goes deeper than football. It's about relationships, legacy, curiosity, and the people who shape our lives along the way. Peter King's story reminds us that behind every legendary player, championship, and defining moment is a human story worth telling.

Don't miss this historical conversation on The Pivot Podcast, episode now live on Netflix.
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