WRTS: We Run This Station

Five-Star Basketball Camp is among the most exalted institutions in the pantheon of hoops history, boasting more than 250 NBA players and over 10% of all Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coaches among its staggering list of alumni. Hosted by acclaimed hoops analyst and personality Tate Frazier, "The World of Five-Star" is a six-part narrative podcast series that explores the meteoric rise and fall of Five-Star Basketball, unlocks an archive of untold stories from campers and coaches, and chronicles how its founder, Howard Garfinkel, became one of the most influential figures in the history of the sport. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. The series is a co-production between UNINTERRUPTED and RTG Features, in association with Figures Network.

Certified Buckets is the can't-miss hoops and culture podcast from UNINTERRUPTED. Each week, we'll cover basketball from coast-to-coast, break down the biggest trending topics from your timeline, and kick it with guests from all across the sports and entertainment world. Certified Buckets is back for Season 2 with all new hosts: sports media personality Ashley Nicole Moss, NBA reporter Kristian Winfield and famed shooting coach Lethal Shooter. Subscribe to listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts!

UNINTERRUPTED presents Love Stories, a place where athletes and activists share their perspectives on love and its modern interpretations. In this episode, WNBA Star Sue Bird is joined by Ashlee Marie Preston, media personality and activist, Bamby Salcedo, founder of the TransLatina Coalition, and Elle Hearns, executive director of the Marsha P. Johnson Institute. They share their stories as black and Latinx transgender women, and discuss their continuing fight for equality.

NFL safety Michael Thomas and WNBA forward Chiney Ogwumike discuss the role of athletes at the forefront of social justice.

Former NBA player Dee Brown and his daughter, WNBA player Lexie Brown, discuss the protests happening across the world. Dee tells his story of police harassment, and Lexie gives her perspective as a member of the Minnesota Lynx, a team with a history of standing up against racial injustice. Archival sound courtesy of: WCCO - CBS Minnesota CBS46 Atlanta  Boston TV News Digital Library  ABC News USA TODAY MSNBC

Australian MMA Fighter Megan Anderson discusses her journey to the UFC, and opens up about the importance of mental health.

18-year old Killian Hayes is one of the most interesting prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft. He’s a 6’5’’ guard who has played internationally his entire life, and professionally since he was 16. Killian speaks with Uninterrupted’s John Fontanelli to discuss his basketball career in France, playing professionally at a young age, and how he views himself as a prospect in the draft.  Archival sound courtesy of: ESPN  The Ringer Bente’ - Basketball Highlights Swish Locked On Podcast Network

Host Paul Rivera is joined by LeBron James and Maverick Carter to discuss the final two episodes of the docuseries that’s captivated the basketball world. LeBron talks about his connection to MJ as a kid (5:10), reveals that he considered playing football during the 2011 NBA lockout (14:38), tells the story of meeting MJ for the first time (16:39), breaks down the hypothetical match-up between the ’92 and ’08 Olympics teams (29:44), and gives his insights on the 2020 NBA playoffs (41:37).

On this special episode of Dialed In, NBA Point Guard Delon Wright is joined by Detroit Pistons Assistant Coach JD DuBois (@_everyonehasastory) and Team Psychotherapist Dr. Corey Yeager (@drcoreyyeager) of The Right Conversation podcast to discuss mental wellness in sports. Topics include staying mentally and physically fit amongst injuries, dealing with the shock of being traded, and the rollercoaster ride of an NBA season.

5 years ago today, Josh Smith and the Houston Rockets completed one of the wildest comebacks in NBA Playoff history. Josh sat down with Nate Robinson and Carlos Boozer to share never-before-told details on the 40-15 run that shocked the basketball world, including stories about Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard, Kevin McHale, Chris Paul, and James Harden. The group also dives into how veterans like Kevin Garnett and Derek Fischer shaped their careers.

Host Paul Rivera is joined by Penny Hardaway, Scott Burrell, and Maverick Carter to discuss episodes 7 & 8 of the docuseries that’s captivated the basketball world. The crew discusses MJ’s emotional interview in episode 7 (4:12), reflect on his retirement in ’93 and subsequent return to the NBA (8:15), share stories from playing MJ (14:39), reveal the link between MJ and LeBron’s courts on the sets of Space Jam (37:45), and tell stories from practices with other legends (47:51).

NFL running back Todd Gurley talks about being released from the Los Angeles Rams, joining the Atlanta Falcons this coming season, and taking Cam Akers under his wing.

Host Paul Rivera connects with Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird and Maverick Carter to discuss episodes 5 & 6 of the docuseries that’s captivated the basketball world (3:39). The crew shares crazy stories from their time in the 2004 Olympics (9:33), reveals the story behind Carmelo’s shoe deal (23:07), and discuss the power of Kobe’s presence in episode 5 (34:03).

Host Paul Rivera connects with Chris Paul and Maverick Carter to discuss episodes 3 & 4 of the docuseries that’s captivated the basketball world. The crew discusses Dennis Rodman’s Vegas trip, shares stories of meeting MJ for the first time, and Chris reveals the truth about almost being traded for Steph and Klay in 2011.

Host Paul Rivera connects with Draymond Green and Maverick Carter to discuss the docuseries that’s captivated the basketball world. They compare the 90's-era Bulls to Draymond’s Warriors, react to Scottie Pippen’s contract dispute, and share stories about MJ and Steve Kerr.

Former NFL safety turned neurosurgery resident Myron Rolle discusses his experience being on the front lines of the fight against the pandemic, and how football has influenced his medical career.

Ada Hegerberg, one of the world’s best professional soccer players, calls in to discuss winning the 2018 Ballon d'Or, her admiration for Megan Rapinoe, having Manchester United head coach and fellow Norwegian, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as a mentor and her ongoing fight for progress of the women's game.

NBA G League Star Josh Owens calls in to discuss his experience being quarantined in Italy during the worst of the COVID-19 outbreak, and why he decided to stay rather than come back to the United States.

USA Rugby Superstar Carlin Isles calls in to discuss the 2020 Summer Olympics being moved to 2021, and the impact this decision will have on athletes all across the world. *Note: Carlin’s conversation was recorded on March 24, 2020.*

Austin Rivers of the Houston Rockets calls in during the NBA’s coronavirus hiatus. Listen in to find out what the league is telling players, how the Rockets are handling the situation and what the season could look like when play eventually resumes.  *Note: Austin’s phone conversation was recorded on March 17, 2020.*

When you ask professional bowler Gazmine Mason what her average is, she responds with one word: strikes. At 5'3", what she lacks in physical stature, she makes up for in confidence, charisma, and all world talent. The Rhode Island native, who goes by GG, sat down with Uninterrupted Podcast Producer John Fontanelli to discuss her historic amateur career, what life is like off the lanes, and how breaking barriers for women of color is just the beginning.

We all have dreams; goals for ourselves that we fully dedicate our lives to achieving. But what happens when those dreams are suddenly shattered? When our lives are drastically altered, and we have to look within ourselves for the strength to carry on? Former cricketer Kath Koschel has faced those questions under some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable. Her story is one of tragedy and heartbreak, but also one of bravery and unexpected joy.  It’s the story of a woman who used kindness and gratitude to not only save her own life, but to power an international movement.

When AJ Andrews became the first woman ever to win a Rawlings Gold Glove, she couldn't help but ask: why am I the only winner? After all, they give 9 Gold Gloves to men every season. So why only one for women? AJ sat down with Uninterrupted Podcast Producer John Fontanelli in the Summer of 2019 to discuss how, for athletes outside the major sports leagues, no amount of progress is ever truly enough; that representing your sport sometimes means transcending your sport altogether.

Seniesa Estrada has done some incredible things in the world of professional boxing. She holds a perfect 18-0 record with 7 knockouts, she’s the WBA World Flyweight Champion, and the first woman to ever headline a Golden Boy Promotions event. However, when Seniesa sat down with Uninterrupted Podcast Producer John Fontanelli, she explained how her greatest accomplishment was using her boxing career to rehabilitate her own father. 

One of the most amazing things about being an athlete is learning, through sports, what we are truly made of. After all, at some point in our lives, all of us will face adversity and have our true character revealed. Are we resilient, determined and unwavering? Do we have the toughness and perseverance needed to overcome the odds? For Jake Olson, every step in his journey has required him to show himself and the rest of the world, his true colors. Resilience, determination, toughness. These qualities don't just describe Jake as a competitor, they're the tools that he uses to allow him to be able to compete in the first place. 

Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Colleen Quigley never imagined she’d be an Olympic athlete. By the time she graduated from Florida State University, Colleen had earned nine NCAA All-American honors, and was on her way to Rio for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Colleen sat down with Uninterrupted Podcast Producer John Fontanelli to share the steps she’s taken in her journey, and hurdles she’s cleared along the way.

For a competitor, your body is your vehicle for success. It lifts you to new heights and propels you to achieve things others can only marvel at. But what happens when you notice the bodies of your peers starting to betray them? When the people you look up to, people who have everything the world can offer, are taking their own lives? This is the story of Derrick Morgan, a man with the courage to challenge what he’s been told, and the bravery to stand up for a better solution.

Before he was a rim-running, shot-blocking, inside-out threat in the NBA, Dewayne Dedmon was 6’8 high school senior with a life-altering choice to make: respect the wishes of his religious single mother, or pursue a passion that could make him successful beyond measure. The result of that decision changed the fabric of his family forever. Dewayne sat down with Uninterrupted podcast producer John Fontanelli to chronicle his grueling, winding journey from unpolished gem to forty million dollar man.

When Barry Zito signed a $127 million contract, he thought he had everything he needed. Talent, good looks, countless adoring fans, an all-star resume and a higher salary than any pitcher in baseball history. But in the years that followed, he learned that no amount of money, no amount of external praise, no award or accolade could give him the one thing he desired most: Peace of mind. Barry sat down with Uninterrupted podcast producer John Fontanelli to explain how, in a sport where he was judged strictly by wins and losses, he was never truly happy until he discovered a more profound way to measure his own value.

The beginning of Breanna Stewart's basketball career is the type of story most ball players dream of. 4-time college national champion. Rookie of the year, League champion and Finals MVP all by the age of 24. But her hoop dream come true became a nightmare when she tore her achilles tendon in the 2019 Euroleague championship, competing for a team that many in her sport felt she shouldn’t ever have to. Breanna sat down with Uninterrupted podcast producer John Fontanelli to discuss the broken system of women's basketball, and the healing process for a league MVP who wouldn't let being off the court keep her away from the game.

Sports plays a different role in the life of every athlete. Some learn discipline and focus. Others find comfort and camaraderie. Many athletes find their truest selves through competition and adversity. But happens when the identity you discover through sports forces you to make life-changing decisions that extend far beyond the field of play? This is the story of Patricio Manuel, the first transgender male to box professionally in the United States. Someone who refused to be counted out, even with their competition wouldn’t allow them to enter the ring.

Welcome to WRTS also known as We Run This Station, Uninterrupted’s athlete variety podcast channel. Here, we’ll be passing the mic to men and women from around the world to hear their honest insights and uncoached points of view.  WRTS is much more than a podcast, it’s a station. As part of our Unguarded series, athletes sit down for real, unfiltered conversations about their lives on and off the field of play.   Every Monday and Thursday, our More Than An Athlete series showcases some of the most gripping stories and powerful lessons from athletes whose impact extends far beyond the world of sports WRTS is the place for athletes to tell their stories in a space that is truly uninterrupted, the stories that are outshined by bright lights and win-loss records.

(1:03) Zach Harper: The Athletic NBA writer is back! (3:07) Hot Takes: Inside Game trailer reactions, Venom 2 and Andy Serkis and why cord cutters are doing it wrong... (19:09) MBA Draft: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw review Hosted by Super Bowl champ Spencer Paysinger and his Hollywood producing partner, Dane Morck, "Film Study" preps you on the things you need to know about the biggest blockbusters. New episodes drop every Wednesday on WRTS. Follow @FilmStudyPod on social. 

(2:12) Hot Takes: Spencer Paysinger gives a hot take on the trailer for Scorsese's latest movieThe Irishman and argues how Bobby Wagner is changing the game for NFL players. (33:05) Once Upon A Time in Hollywood Review: A spoil heavy review of Tarantino's blockbuster hit, Once Upon A Time, including the movie's highlights, criticisms and the future of the franchise. Hosted by Super Bowl champ Spencer Paysinger and his Hollywood producing partner, Dane Morck, "Film Study" preps you on the things you need to know about the biggest upcoming blockbusters. New episodes drop every Wednesday on WRTS. Follow @FilmStudyPod on social. 

(4:48) Super Hot Takes: Spencer Paysinger gives a hot take on the future Marvel releases that were announced at Comic-Con. (39:52) Lion King Review: A spoil heavy review of The Lion King including the movie's highlights, criticisms and the future of the franchise. Hosted by Super Bowl champ Spencer Paysinger and his Hollywood producing partner, Dane Morck, "Film Study" preps you on the things you need to know about the biggest upcoming blockbusters. New episodes drop every Wednesday on WRTS. Follow @FilmStudyPod on social. 

(5:05) Comi-Con Predictions: Spencer Paysinger gives an interesting take on DC Comics at this year's Comi-Con. (13:03) Jessie T. Usher Interview: The Independence Day star joins the crew to discuss the impact Samuel L. Jackson has had on his career, what it's like to play an athlete in television and film and his dream roles. (1:07:58) Lion King Preview:  The crew gets you ready for the upcoming release of The Lion King revealing everything you need to know about the live action film.  Hosted by Super Bowl champ Spencer Paysinger and his Hollywood producing partner, Dane Morck, "Film Study" preps you on the things you need to know about the biggest upcoming blockbusters. New episodes drop every Wednesday on WRTS. Follow @FilmStudyPod on social. 

(4:21) Hot Takes: Spencer Paysinger has a must-hear controversial take on the Mulan teaser trailer and the crew debates the casting of Halle Bailey as Ariel in Disney's "The Little Mermaid". (15:27) Saquon Barkley Interview: He discusses his favorite movies set in his hometownNew York, how his dad tried to name him Tupac and which movies made him shed a tear. (42:07) Review: A spoil heavy review of Spider-Man: Far From Home including the movie's highlights and the future of the franchise. Hosted by Super Bowl champ Spencer Paysinger and his Hollywood producing partner, Dane Morck, "Film Study" preps you on the things you need to know about the biggest upcoming blockbusters. New episodes drop every Wednesday on WRTS. Follow @FilmStudyPod on social. 

Check out the extended cut of Ray Allen, Carlos Boozer and Jason Terry chopping it up with Bleacher Report's Taylor Rooks about March Madness, Cinderella upsets, the star power of Zion Williamson & Ja Morant, and Dirk Nowitzki's unrivaled method for filling out his bracket. All of this and more in the final podcast episode of "Who's Interviewing Who?".

(2:54) Hot Takes: With Jumanji: The Next Level trailer just dropping, Spencer Paysinger gives a fiery perspective. (11:21) Movie Prep: Spoiler alert for every Marvel movie up to this point getting you ready for Spider-Man: Far From Home. (26:06) Recap: A spoil heavy review of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse including the movie's highlights and the future of the franchise. (39:34) Social Segment: The crew argues what sport Spider-Man would dominate.   Hosted by Super Bowl champ Spencer Paysinger and his Hollywood producing partner, Dane Morck, "Film Study" preps you on the things you need to know about the biggest upcoming blockbusters. New episodes drop every Wednesday on WRTS. Follow @FilmStudyPod on social. 

UNINTERRUPTED'S Maverick Carters sits down with Devonta Freeman, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson and Luther Campbell (aka Uncle Luke) to discuss the cultural impact of Warriors of Liberty City, the football program Campbell founded in a crime-ridden neighborhood in Miami, Fla. Johnson reflects on how playing for Warriors of Liberty City gave him a sense of belonging (4:44). The guys share how seeing young kids participate in the program now remind them of the purity of the game before the money and fame that comes with playing in the NFL (18:26). Carter shares how crime in the city lowers as a result of football bringing people together (35:11). 

(4:10) Hot Takes: Space Jam 2 talk, Avengers: Endgame, & George Clooney in "Good Morning, Midnight" (20:29) Andrew Hawkins: Another former NFL player turned Hollywood producer joins the show to talk his upcoming movie (32:57) Browns Movie: Hawk & the crew cast Browns players like Baker Mayfield, Joel Bitonio, & futue HoF Joe Thomas. (56:07) Review: A spoil heavy breakdown of Toy Story 4 Hosted by Super Bowl champ Spencer Paysinger and his Hollywood producing partner, Dane Morck, "Film Study" preps you on the things you need to know about the biggest upcoming blockbusters. New episodes drop every Wednesday on WRTS. Follow @FilmStudyPod on social. 

WBC Welterweight Champion "Showtime" Shawn Porter goes 12 rounds with boxing analysts Rick Strom and Britton Hardin. Shawn gives his honest takes on PED use (11:21), having to cut his hair to make weight (21:55) and what he has in common with LeBron James (68:52). 

Ludacris moderates a candid conversation with Atlanta Falcons Julio Jones and rapper 21 Savage. The guys share their biggest fears from both a professional and personal standpoint (5:52). 21 Savage surprises Ludacris and Julio with his musical preferences (15:05). The crew also discusses the shift in the black community towards becoming more business-oriented and entrepreneurial from a young age (26:00). 

(2:10) Zach Harper: The Athletic NBA writer joins the show (10:53) Hot Takes: Should Bradley Cooper should star in Guillermo Del Toro's "Nightmare Alley" & Toy Story 4 predictions (30:20) MBA Draft: Drafting the best hoopers in movie history  (1:12:44) Review: A spoil heavy breakdown of Men In Black: International Hosted by Super Bowl champ Spencer Paysinger and his Hollywood producing partner, Dane Morck, "Film Study" preps you on the things you need to know about the biggest upcoming blockbusters. New episodes drop every Wednesday on WRTS. Follow @FilmStudyPod on social. 

Two-time WNBA Champion Cappie Pondexter, streetwear designer Don C, and artist Hebru Brantley meet to discuss their Chicago roots. The three Windy City natives chop it up about the glory days of the Chicago Bulls (4:02), the perception surrounding violence in their city (14:33), and the affect that seeing people from the area succeed has on Chicagoans (22:17).

This is the Film Study that gets you ready for the theater instead of the football field. Hot Takes: Tom Holland, Fast & Furious, Frozen 2 (4:00) Prep: Men in Black: International (19:49) Recap: Dark Phoenix (47:36) .Hosted by Super Bowl champ Spencer Paysinger and his Hollywood producing partner, Dane Morck, "Film Study" preps you on the things you need to know about the biggest upcoming blockbusters. New episodes drop every Wednesday on WRTS. Follow @FilmStudyPod on social. 

NBA champion and two-time NCAA champion Corey Brewer reveals the top 5 players he's ever had to guard in their prime (11:25), the greatest players he has ever played alongside during his 12-year career from Dirk Nowitzki to James Harden (27:08), and gives a surprising top 5 of his favorite animals. All this and more on this edition of WRTS Player Power Rankings (PPR). 

WNBA stars Candace Parker, Chiney Ogwumike & Angel McCoughtry sit down with sports media personality Jemele Hill for a candid conversation on a wide range of topics. Chiney shares the importance of utilizing her platform to bring awareness to social issues like police brutality (8:05). The crew discusses what can be done to grow the WNBA and the sport of women's basketball (11:35). The ladies also breakdown "The Hate You Give" and discuss how the film portrays navigating different worlds as a woman of color (23:30).

This is the Film Study that gets you ready for the theater instead of the football field. Prep: Dark Phoenix (27:00) Recap: Godzilla: King of the Monsters (54:25) Hosted by Super Bowl champ Spencer Paysinger and his Hollywood producing partner, Dane Morck, "Film Study" preps you on the things you need to know about the biggest upcoming blockbusters. New episodes drop every Wednesday on WRTS. Follow @FilmStudyPod on social. 

Sugar Ray Leonard is more than an Olympic gold medalist, a six-time World Champion, and an International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee. He's also a pioneer, a philanthropist, an actor, an entrepreneur, and much more. Rick Strom and Britton Hardin speak with Sugar Ray about his appearance in the upcoming film "I Am Duran" (2:20), the evolution of his relationship with Roberto Duran, being mentored by Muhammad Ali (22:55), and his current fight against childhood diabetes through the Sugar Ray Leonard foundation (29:48). 

An unfiltered interview amongst friends LeBron James, Drake, and Chris Bosh, talking about their careers, Vince Carter's impact on the Raptors and Toronto, and the intersection of hip-hop and basketball. Part of a limited series titled "Who's Interviewing Who" on WRTS: We Run This Station.