List of podcasts hosted by professional athletes explained

The sports podcast genre originated in the 2000s, as podcasts in general began to gain a following during the decade. In the mid-to-late 2010s, professional athletes began to host their own podcasts, often covering the sports they played and leagues they were involved in. Sometimes, these player-hosts were still active upon the launch of their podcasts. Professional athlete-hosted podcasts began to become more widespread in the 2020s.

Such podcasts hosted by professional athletes are listed below, organized by the sport in which a player participated in.

American football players

Denotes player was retired when podcast debuted ❧
Denotes non-professional athlete co-host ‡
Podcast Host(s) Debuted Ref.
The Hawk Cast 2014 [1]
Club Shay Shay Shannon Sharpe ❧ September 22, 2020 [2]
The Pivot Podcast Ryan Clark ❧
Channing Crowder ❧
Fred Taylor ❧		January 4, 2022 [3] [4]
New Heights September 8, 2022
The Edge September 11, 2023 [5] [6]
Nightcap Shannon Sharpe ❧
Chad Johnson ❧
Gilbert Arenas ❧ 		September 11, 2023 [7] [8]
4th & 1 September 13, 2023 [9] [10]

Athletics competitors

Denotes player was retired when podcast debuted ❧
Denotes non-professional athlete co-host ‡
Podcast Host(s) Debuted Ref.
MarathonTalk Deena Kastor
Martin Yelling ‡ 		January 2010 [11] [12]
Showrunners June 2019 [13]
Sit & Kick January 2020 [14] [15]
Coffee Club Podcast 2021 [16]
Unconventional Voices of Track & Field May 2021 [17]
Running Things Donovan Bailey ❧
Jason Portuondo ‡ 		July 2021 [18]
Lactic Acid October 2021 [19] [20]
Out of the Blocks Jasmine Todd ❧
Katelyn Hutchinson ‡ 		January 2022 [21]
Nobody Asked Us Des Linden
Kara Goucher ❧ 		January 2023 [22]
Ready Set Go Justin Gatlin ❧
Rodney Green ❧ 		January 2023 [23]
Running: State of the Sport Amby Burfoot ❧
George Hirsch ❧ 		August 2023 [24]

Basketball players

Denotes player was retired when podcast debuted ❧
Denotes non-professional athlete co-host ‡
Podcast Host(s) Debuted Ref.
The Vertical Podcast February 1, 2016 [25] [26]
Road Trippin Channing Frye
Richard Jefferson
Allie Clifton ‡ 		January 17, 2017 [27] [28]
The Chronicles of Redick July 19, 2017 [29]
The JJ Redick Podcast with Tommy Alter JJ Redick
Tommy Alter ‡ 		November 29, 2017 [30] [31]
Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles Quentin Richardson ❧
Darius Miles ❧ 		February 19, 2019 [32] [33]
All The Smoke Matt Barnes ❧
Stephen Jackson ❧ 		October 21, 2019 [34] [35]
The Old Man and the Three JJ Redick
Tommy Alter ‡ 		August 5, 2020 [36]
The ETCs May 16, 2021
Curious Mike July 20, 2021 [37] [38]
The Draymond Green Show November 17, 2021 [39] [40]
KG Certified Kevin Garnett ❧
Paul Pierce ❧ 		January 18, 2022 [41]
The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone Patrick Beverley
Adam Ferrone ‡ 		October 11, 2022 [42] [43]
Club 520 Jeff Teague ❧
DJ Wells ‡
Bishop B Henn ‡ 		January 31, 2023 [44] [45]
Podcast P with Paul George Paul George
Jackie Long ‡
Dallas Rutherford ‡		March 6, 2023 [46] [47]
From the Point June 1, 2023 [48]
Welcome PartyGradey DickDecember 18, 2023[49]
The OGs Udonis Haslem ❧
Mike Miller ❧ 		December 19, 2023 [50] [51]
The Big Podcast with Shaq Shaquille O'Neal ❧
Adam Lefkoe ‡ 		December 21, 2023 [52] [53]
Roommates Show February 8, 2024 [54] [55]
The Underground Lounge Lou Williams ❧
Spank Horton ‡ 		February 14, 2024 [56]
Mind the Game LeBron James
JJ Redick ❧		March 19, 2024 [57]

Hockey players

Denotes player was retired when podcast debuted ❧
Denotes non-professional athlete co-host ‡

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Owczarski. Jim. A.J. Hawk preps for post-NFL career as podcast grows. The Cincinnati Enquirer. June 2, 2016. May 26, 2024.
  2. Web site: Shannon Sharpe Debuts 'Club Shay Shay' . Fox Sports. September 23, 2020. April 27, 2024.
  3. The Truth The Pivot Podcast with Channing Crowder, Fred Taylor & Ryan Clark (Series Premiere). The Pivot Podcast. YouTube. January 4, 2022. May 6, 2024.
  4. Bishop. Greg. 'Pivot Podcast' Hosts Reflect on Their Fondest Father's Day Memories. Sports Illustrated. June 16, 2023. May 6, 2024.
  5. Magliochetti. Geoff. Cowboys BREAKING: Micah Parsons To Start New Video Podcast. Sports Illustrated. September 6, 2023. May 5, 2024.
  6. Micah Parsons Reacts to Crushing Giants, Ranks NFC Contenders & Bosa's Contract The Edge Ep. 1. The Edge. Bleacher Report. YouTube. September 11, 2023. May 5, 2024.
  7. Web site: Koster. Kyle. Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson Will Host New Show Co-Produced by Shay Shay Media and The Volume. The Big Lead. September 8, 2023. May 5, 2024.
  8. Shannon Sharpe & Chad Johnson on Cowboys-Giants, 49ers-Steelers, Bengals-Browns Nightcap Week 1. Nightcap. YouTube. September 11, 2023. May 5, 2024.
  9. M¥ Ñ£₩ §₽ØRT§ §HØ₩ "4th & 1". CameronNewton. Cam Newton. 1702032300580499879. September 13, 2023. April 27, 2024.
  10. Web site: Goss. Nick. Cam Newton reveals biggest regret from his season with Patriots . NBC Sports. October 26, 2023. April 27, 2024.
  11. Web site: MarathonTalk Podcast . . 15 July 2024.
  12. Web site: Marathon Talk . Apple Podcasts . 15 July 2024.
  13. Web site: Showrunners . Citius Mag . 15 July 2024.
  14. Web site: Sit & Kick . Apple Podcasts . 15 July 2024.
  15. Web site: The Victory Lap: David Ribich . 15 April 2022 . Citius Mag . 15 July 2024.
  16. Web site: COFFEE CLUB . Apple Podcasts . 15 July 2024.
  17. Web site: Unconventional Voices of Track & Field . Apple Podcasts . 15 July 2024.
  18. Web site: Donavan Bailey Running Things: The Podcast . Spotify . 15 July 2024.
  19. Web site: Lactic Acid with Dom and Laura . Spotify for Podcasters . 15 July 2024.
  20. Web site: DOMINIQUE SMITH . . 15 July 2024.
  21. Web site: Out Of The Blocks . Citius Mag . 15 July 2024.
  22. Web site: Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara . Apple Podcasts . 15 July 2024.
  23. Web site: Ready Set Go . Apple Podcasts . 15 July 2024.
  24. Web site: Running--State of the Sport . Apple Podcasts . 15 July 2024.
  25. Web site: Kavner. Rowan. Redick To Be First Active NBA Player With Weekly Podcast. NBA.com. January 28, 2016. April 24, 2024.
  26. Web site: The Chronicles of Redick on Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts. May 12, 2024.
  27. Web site: Road Trippin' on Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts. April 26, 2024.
  28. Web site: Gonzalez. John. This NBA Life. The Ringer. May 24, 2017. April 26, 2024.
  29. Web site: Spain. Kevin. JJ Redick: Re-signing with Clippers was not an option. USA Today. July 19, 2017. May 12, 2024.
  30. Web site: Welcome to 'The J.J. Redick Podcast'. The Ringer. November 27, 2017. May 12, 2024.
  31. Web site: Cacciola. Scott. After 100 Podcasts, JJ Redick Widens His Range. The New York Times. August 3, 2020. April 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803130631/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/03/sports/jj-redick-podcast.html. August 3, 2020.
  32. Web site: Siquig. Alex. NBA Players Are Creating a Lot of Content. Which Is the Best?. GQ. July 29, 2020. May 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20230608182934/https://www.gq.com/story/nba-youtube-and-podcast-primer. June 8, 2023. registration.
  33. Web site: Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles. Apple Podcasts. May 25, 2024.
  34. Web site: All The Smoke on Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts. April 27, 2024.
  35. Web site: Contes. Brandon. Matt Barnes & Stephen Jackson Launch Digital Show. Barrett Sports Media. October 18, 2019. April 27, 2024.
  36. Web site: Healy. John. NBA Star JJ Redick Launching New Podcast 'The Old Man & The Three' . Audacy. August 4, 2020. April 27, 2024.
  37. Staying Grounded & Standing Firm In Your Convictions ft. Lecrae // Michael Porter Jr. . Curious Mike. YouTube. July 20, 2021. May 5, 2024.
  38. Web site: Redford. Patrick. There Are NBA Players With Interesting Podcasts, And Then There's Michael Porter Jr.. Defector. April 29, 2024. May 5, 2024.
  39. Web site: Hayes. Dade. Golden State Warriors Star Draymond Green To Host Weekly Podcast For Colin Cowherd-IHeartMedia Network The Volume. Deadline Hollywood. November 15, 2021. April 27, 2024.
  40. Web site: The Draymond Green Show on Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts. April 27, 2024.
  41. Web site: Olojede . Zion . The Best NBA Player Podcasts Right Now, Ranked . July 28, 2023. June 29, 2024. . en-us.
  42. The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone: Ep 00 - I'm Not Out Here Punching People. The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone. YouTube. October 11, 2022. May 5, 2024.
  43. Web site: Nehm. Eric. Bucks guard Patrick Beverley says he has a torn ligament in his right wrist. The Athletic. March 27, 2024. May 5, 2024.
  44. Club 520 Podcast Episode 1 ft Josh Smith. January 31, 2023. May 5, 2024.
  45. Nelson. Joe. Jeff Teague tells 'what really happened' with Jimmy Butler's Timberwolves outburst. Sports Illustrated. April 27, 2023. May 5, 2024.
  46. Web site: Introducing "Podcast P with Paul George". Podcast P with Paul George. Apple Podcasts. 2023. April 26, 2024.
  47. Web site: Dye. Natasha. NBA All-Star Paul George Says He's 'Not Going to Sugarcoat Anything' on New Podcast. People. March 14, 2023. April 26, 2024.
  48. Web site: Buckhalter. Joshua. Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young reveals 'From The Point' podcast launch date. Soaring Down South. May 31, 2023. April 26, 2024.
  49. Brandon Miller Talks Facing LeBron & PG, Reacts to Giannis Game Ball Drama Welcome Party, Ep. 1. Welcome Party. Bleacher Report. YouTube. December 18, 2023. November 9, 2024.
  50. Brown. Devin. Miami Heat OG's Mike Miller, Udonis Haslem Are Starting A New Podcast. Sports Illustrated. December 15, 2023. April 27, 2024.
  51. UD Thinks Draymond Green Is "Crazy Smart" & Paolo Banchero Is An MVP?! The OGs Ep. 1. The OGs. YouTube. December 19, 2023. April 27, 2024.
  52. Web site: Weprin. Alex. Shaquille O'Neal Launching Podcast Network, Reboots His 'Big' Show. The Hollywood Reporter. December 21, 2023. May 5, 2024.
  53. Shaq Gets HEATED At A Hater, Reveals Untold Homeless Story & More Ep. 1. The Big Podcast with Shaq. YouTube. December 22, 2023. May 5, 2024.
  54. Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart React To All-Star & WILD Tweets, Reveal Untold Stories Ep. 1. Roommates Show. YouTube. February 8, 2024. April 26, 2024.
  55. Magliocchetti. Geoff. Cats Cast: Knicks Stars Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart Are Starting a Podcast. Sports Illustrated. February 4, 2024. April 26, 2024.
  56. Lou Williams & Spank Horton Discuss Comedy, Cash & Community In Episode 1 Of The Underground Lounge. The Underground Lounge. YouTube. February 14, 2024. May 5, 2024.
  57. Web site: Marchand. Andrew. LeBron James, JJ Redick teaming up for new basketball-centric podcast. The Athletic. March 18, 2024. April 26, 2024.
  58. Web site: Hanomansing. Ian. Ian Hanomansing. Spittin' Chiclets podcast star Paul Bissonnette: 'I'm just some clown who has an opinion'. CBC.ca. February 14, 2020. November 28, 2024.

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