Ryan Clark
@Realrclark25 • 510,467 subscribers
Husband of Yonka. Father of Jaden, Jordan & Loghan. Child of God. Founder of DB Precision. In the end, Just A Guy!!
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“Let’s be honest. Who you supported in 2008, 2012 is nowhere near as polarizing as who you support today” Jaxson Dart seems to be a good young man. He can support whoever he pleases, but that support affirms certain things to his locker room. Abdul Carter should have handled things differently, but his disappointment is understandable. The President has clearly picked a side, & standing next to him gives the impression that you have to. Which means you stand in direct opposition of the majority of your teammates. It’s a conversation to be had behind closed doors, but it is an important conversation. Pivot Podcast clips on YouTube. #ThePivot #JaxsonDart #AbdulCarter #NYGiants
Ryan Clark1,612,177 views • 6 days ago
“To me it felt like I was sh*tted on… If Kevin Durant is this great. To me, I’m the biggest bust”- Greg Oden Greg Oden’s name became synonymous with “bust” — so much so that he executive produced a film by that title. While Kevin Durant has long pushed back on that label, Oden reflects on the narrative that followed him, including Kevin Durant’s iconic Finals dagger over LeBron and the commercial many felt was aimed directly at him. But Oden reminds us there’s another chapter that rarely gets discussed: his return to the NBA and a trip back to the Finals. A story of resilience that deserves more attention. Pivot Podcast on YouTube & streaming platforms. #ThePivot #GregOden #KevinDurant #NBAFinals #Bust
Ryan Clark277,064 views • 1 day ago
“Advil PM, Benadryl, Tylenol PM, Zzquil, a beer… Percocet, Vicodin that I would take every night to sleep 4 hours”- Greg Oden Greg Oden’s struggles in Portland had little to do with basketball. Battling bulimia, alcohol, drugs, and the weight of immense expectations, he was fighting battles far beyond the court. Unable to sleep, Oden created his own dangerous mix of over-the-counter medication, alcohol, and prescription painkillers. Though only 19, the “house party guy” found ways to cope that ultimately fueled a downward spiral. Pivot Podcast on YouTube & Streaming Platforms. #ThePivot #GregOden #Addiction #NBA
Ryan Clark215,421 views • 1 day ago
“If we’re going to respect one athlete’s political stance, we have to respect another’s.” What transpired in the Giants locker room was a lesson every locker room in America needs to learn, & both Jackson Dart & Abdul Carter were necessary to teach it. I initially I thought @abdu1carter could have handled things differently, but he proved me wrong. Without his tweet, important conversations never take place. Discomfort was the price of progress, & that tension created resolution. Pivot Podcast Pivotal conversations #ThePivot #JaxsonDart #AbdulCarter #NYGiants #PoliticsInSports
Ryan Clark547,997 views • 3 days ago
“Mike was like, if you let {Duke players} in we’ll never come back” The UNC Tar heels were the professional team of North Carolina when Kenny Smith got to campus. They lived the life of rock star celebrities. They really had the juice. Especially Michael Jordan! So much so, Kenny, Sam Perkins & MJ shut down the barber shop at North Carolina Central. Not even Duke All American Johnny Dawkins could through the door. Pivot Podcast on YouTube & streaming platforms. #ThePivot #KennySmith #MichaelJordan #UNCbasketball
Ryan Clark313,204 views • 6 days ago
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
Ryan Clark795,251 views • 23 days ago
Come here, y’all… we need a quick gym etiquette meeting. 😂 Y’all know I live at Planet Fitness, so let me help us all out: The equipment belongs to everybody, not just you. Get up between sets. Four-minute phone breaks are not a workout. We can work in together. Learn what a superset is. And please… move a little faster on the racks. We got places to be! Love y’all, but some of y’all are doing cardio on Instagram. And these are the #ChroniclesOfAfatman #RCconfessionals #GetSlimOrLiveTrying #ShirtAllTheWayTuckedIn
Ryan Clark69,041 views • 2 days ago
Kyren Lacy was supposed to be on a NFL field this weekend. That made it important to say “Kyren Lacy was innocent” on ESPN before the night ended. His name and face were plastered everywhere when he was under investigated. So it’s only right we say it now! There’s no amount of words that would bring him back, but someone needs to pay for the lies, deceit and evil he endured. R.I.P. brother. Always love! #KyrenLacy 🕊️
Ryan Clark6,067,620 views • 8 months ago
If I had to do address Robert Griffin III again I wouldn’t include his wife. She didn’t need to be made an example of in order to make my point. I could have easily pointed to the positive impact a connection with black women had on the way you see, understand, & treat them. The optics of his video & personal history with RGII played a part in how I addressed him. I didn’t insult or attack her, but no matter the intent, & handling the impact was different. Let her & her family be. If you disagree with his takes, or even side with me on this one there’s no need to involve them. I involved her myself, & that’s on me. Pivot Podcast Pivotal Moments live now on YouTube. #ThePivot #PivotalMoments
Ryan Clark6,984,224 views • 1 year ago
Myles Turner shared that Doc Rivers never fined players for being late or missing meetings in Milwaukee. He specifically called out Giannis as the biggest abuser. It seems they don’t share a locker room brotherhood, or understand individual accountability. The NBA has a Super Star problem and this is just one example of it. First Take YouTube exclusive. #MylesTurner #NBA #DocRivers #NBA
Ryan Clark257,227 views • 19 days ago
I walked off AT&T field in February of 2011 after losing the Super Bowl to Packers knowing 3 things. Aaron Rodgers was the best quarterback I’d ever played against, Mike T was the best coach I’d played for, & they’d both get back to the Super Bowl. One of those things turned out to be false. If this is where it ends for them it’s fitting it ends together. Both of their legacies are cemented. Congrats to them both. Excuse my voice! #SVP #SportsCenter #MikrTomlin #AaronRodgers #NFL
Ryan Clark2,124,957 views • 4 months ago
As I end this I need to apologize to my family. Yonka, Jaden, Jordan, & Loghan I am sorry. Until this week I didn’t realize how much you defend me, & deal with the fall out of my stuff. This week brought it all to a head. Yonka has been dragged the entire week, & Jaden who we raised in our home has been used as a pawn. Yonka didn’t deserve what happened to her this week. She’s a beautiful woman that’s devoted her life to our family. Shes never wanted to be out front, been the backbone of support. She raised Jaden as her own from the age of 4, & shown up for all 3 of our babies 100% of the time. She’s now started a career to help others. That’s who she is, & who I’ll allow her to be. I’ll do better guys! Pivot Podcast Pivotal Conversations. #ThePivot #PivotalConversations #Family #FatherHood
Ryan Clark4,981,942 views • 1 year ago
“Your influence on your daughters is bigger than anything” Kenny Smith’s daughter Kayla married former Pittsburgh Steelers’ 1st round pick Terrell Edmunds in April. Only Kenny & Kayla knew they’d make their entrance in a horse & carriage. The moment was emotional for them, but everyone in attendance. It reminded Kenny that your daughter’s what you do, but hear what you say. Most importantly, they remember how you showed up. Pivot Podcast on YouTube & streaming Platforms. #ThePivot #KennySmith #FatherHood #Weddings
Ryan Clark76,178 views • 7 days ago
CJ Stroud is my Lil Bro. I love him. He had an awful outing yesterday, but miss me with questioning his future. I believe his play cost the Texans defense a historic playoff run, but people are forgetting he’s gotten the Texans to the Divisional round 3 years straight. The Patriots defense is on a heater. Where was all of this talk about quarterback’s future when they shut dominated Justin Herbert last week? CJ has to do some soul searching, he needs to progress, but he’s the Texans’ guy. It’s all about adding value going forward. #HoustonTexans #CJstroud #NewEngladPatriots #NFL
Ryan Clark1,472,588 views • 4 months ago
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RGIII saying he could recognize “hate when ‘he’ see(s) it”, when referring to Angel Reese’s feelings toward Caitlin Clark was irresponsible, but not at all surprising. Clark’s the biggest star in women’s basketball, & deservedly so. No need to beat up Reese to add shine to it. RGIII plays into the narrative that Reese is the villain of Clark’s hero origin story. Now, Oberman & Portnoy, who berated Reese in college, have an ally in Griffin. Add him to the list of black men who’ve adopted the corny trend of denigrating black women to affirm their choices. Attacking Reese multiple times in order to gain favor from his desired crowd won’t help RGII blend in more. “Echoing the micro aggressions of racist won’t make him any less black than me”. Pivot Podcast clips on YouTube #ThePivot #RGIII #AngelReese #CaitlinClark
Ryan Clark4,414,814 views • 1 year ago
I’m tired of being musically profiled in Ubers! Don’t get me wrong. I love Pac, 50cent, Rich Forever , IDGAF ⁶𓅓, & Kendrick Lamar… But I don’t need them blaring on Sunday morning. What about some gospel? Ever heard of Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, or Pastor John P Kee? Why can’t I like John Mayer or Maroon 5? Do I not seem like a Sam Hunt, ChrisYoungMusic or Luke Combs 🎤? Man I’m over it. Please, just ask what I want to hear. #RCconfessionals #ChroniclesOfAfatman #MusicallyProfiled
Ryan Clark1,657,443 views • 5 months ago
I’m not sure what black woman experience Andrew Schulz 👑HEZI has had, but it hasn’t been the real “black girlfriend effect”. To insult black women and described them as complainers & abusive isn’t just untrue. It’s disrespectful. Even worse, James Duncan & Fuhad Dawodu allowing him to say it is more insulting. Andrew Schultz spoke that way in front of two black men because they allowed him to. They made him comfortable enough to disrespect black women because they didn’t force him to respect them. My experience is that black women are powerful, beautiful, strong, and supportive. They prioritize black family, community, & culture. They take steps back to push their men, and families forward. So, no Andrew the “black girlfriend effect” is nothing like what you described. I’m just upset that you don’t have enough solid black men around you to tell you differently!
Ryan Clark6,727,792 views • 1 year ago