The barrier to creating content is gone.
Anybody, anywhere in the world with internet access can become their own media company.
But creating content and getting people to pay attention to it are two very different things.
Unless you’re an athlete ofcourse.
Athlete-driven media has picked up steam in recent years with the emergence of platforms such as The Players Tribune and UNINTERRUPTED.
Now, athletes are creating their own media empires.
Here are 15 athlete-led podcasts you should be listening to:
All The Smoke w/ Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson
Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson are two of the most outspoken and controversial players of their time. On their podcast All The Smoke, they sit down with current and former athletes, sports business leaders, and celebrities diving into never-heard-before stories, and drama.
No Chil Podcast w/ Gilbert Arenas
Hosted by Agent Zero along with co-host Josiah Johnson, the No Chill Podcast features a wide variety of athletes, actors, and comedians to discuss various topics while Gilbert brings his stories, his ideas, and his unique perspective to the table.
New Heights w/ Jason and Travis Kelce
The Kelce brothers are two of the most notable NFL players today. On the New Heights Podcast, Super Bowl champions, Jason and Travis Kelce, drop weekly insights about their games and share unique perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines.
Club Shay Shay w/ Shannon Sharpe
Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe has taken over sports media with his hit show Club Shay Shay. The 3x Super Bowl champion and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame—sits down with the biggest athletes, celebrities, and influencers to discuss their accomplishments, challenges, and everything in between.
Club 520 w/ Jeff Teague
Who knew the former NBA point guard had a future in sports media? On Club 520, NBA champion Jeff Teague kicks back with his best friends to share hilarious stories from his playing days and chop it up with some of the biggest names in sports, music, and entertainment.
The Pat Bev Podcast w/ Pat Beverly
Pat Beverly is a defensive menace on the court, but off of it, he has a bright future in podcasting. As one of the NBA’s most outspoken stars, he teams up with Rone on The Pat Bev Podcast to give you an unfiltered look into the 76ers locker room and everything happening across the league.
Knuckleheads w/ Q-Rich and Darius Miles
Q-Rich and Darius Miles are two of the most dynamic, culture-shifting players to ever play in the NBA. The lifelong best friends and former teammates get together on the Knuckleheads podcast to have unguarded conversations about sports, culture, and basketball nostalgia.
The Pivot w/ Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder
Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder originally started out doing the I AM Athlete podcast. After contractual disagreements, they teamed up with former NFL DB and ESPN analyst Ryan Clark to start The Pivot Podcast. Hosting weekly sit-down conversations with A-list stars, delivering timely discussions on important topics, not only becoming a voice of influence but one of impact as their unguarded emotion, humor, and experience have established the show as a premiere podcast destination.
Podcast P w/ Paul George
Paul George is one of the top players in the league today. On the Podcast P show, the NBA Superstar alongside co-hosts Jackie Long and Dallas Rutherford provides an Entourage-style glimpse into the life of an NBA star during the basketball season.
The Old Man and the Three w/ JJ Redick
JJ Redick is one of the best shooters of all time, no doubt about it. He is joined by co-host Tommy Alter on The Old Man and the Three podcast to discuss NBA, and current events and interview some of the biggest names in the NBA, entertainment, and political worlds.
The Greenlight Podcast w/ Chris Long
Chris Long is an 11-year NFL veteran and 2x Super Bowl champion. On The Greenlight podcast, he, his brother Kyle, his best friend Macon, and a cast of several join forces to bring you an expert look at all things Pro Football and a novice look at everything else.
Run Your Race w/ Theo Pinson
While Theo Pinson might not be a household name in the NBA right now, his show Run Your Race is making noise. Theo and co-host AJ sit down with a wide variety of current and former hoopers to take their listeners on a journey through stories of tragedy and triumph while shedding light on how they both have been able to stay around the game they love.
Hot Boxin w/ Mike Tyson
Iron Mike as many call him has lived many lives. The once undisputed heavyweight champ is now pouring his soul into conversations with fascinating minds, celebrities, and athletes in a studio full of smoke on his podcast and show Hot Boxin.
Owned w/ Rex Chapman
Each week, former NBA player (and current Twitter all-star) Rex Chapman hosts Owned and is joined by reporters, athletes, and comedians to dissect the politics, scandals, and scores of these eccentric moguls who hold our hopes and dreams in their hands.
Point Forward w/ Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner
Recently retired NBA players, Andre Igodala and Evan Turner teamed up to co-host the Point Forward podcast. Each week tap in as they navigate everything from sports headlines and tech innovations to book reviews and trending memes. Throw in a rotating cast of some of the world’s most elite players, musicians, and entrepreneurs and you’ll quickly see why Point Forward is a refreshing new direction to the athlete conversation space.
