"These are stories I never told anybody." This comment from Geno Smith epitomizes the abilities of Ryan, Fred and Channing to create such a welcoming and relaxing environment for guests to be their authentic selves. Another homerun!

Did this interview turn anyone else into a huge Geno Smith fan? This dude is awesome, I wish him all the success

@itsjustnoogie

Жыл бұрын

Yes! For sure!! 💯

Geno Smith had a hell of a season and nobody expected that after they lost Russell Wilson. Congrats to him on Comeback Player of the Year, that award was truly deserved. The interview was awesome. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@Flameofblaze7

Жыл бұрын

I did

@damonpenny5311

Жыл бұрын

He definitely did. I was wondering why everybody been silent.

@jiquezgreen

Жыл бұрын

I did no cap I swear

@Thatkiddadreamer

Жыл бұрын

He was great this year but don’t over exaggerate was definitely not HOF Amazing come back story he been a great QB just wrong situation

@dominiclee9437

Жыл бұрын

Facts

I messaged Geno for girl problems a few years ago and he actually replied and gave me advice that has helped me for years. It's amazing to see him get everything he's earned. Amazing person and player! Great episode!

@tyreesmall757

Жыл бұрын

Cool story but question… what made you reach out to Geno for relationship advice lol

@miguelfranco6883

Жыл бұрын

I looked up to him when he got drafted. I would message my idols when I had problems bc they usually get thrown into the abyss of their DMs. He was probably the only player that replied lol

@TheNyion912

Жыл бұрын

@@miguelfranco6883 message Charleston White

@britiannolan7133

Жыл бұрын

@@TheNyion912 😂😂😂

@miguelfranco6883

Жыл бұрын

He didn't respond but your mother did😂

I’m happy He got comeback player of the year

@garlizo7705

Жыл бұрын

Official?

@ZPLS18

Жыл бұрын

Could be Cmac but Geno gotta be the favorite

@zelbongrimmage3770

Жыл бұрын

Geno Smith should be

@SnakeyD8468

Жыл бұрын

@@ZPLS18 who?

I had no clue how incredible this man is. I've seen him as an athlete, but the LAYERS!!! THE LAYERS!!!

@tamikorush9915

Жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I’m thinking as I listen to him!!

@staceya.775

Жыл бұрын

I literally said the same thing and I was immediately attacked for being a racist.

@Klfrierson

Жыл бұрын

@@staceya.775 SERIOUSLY?!?!

@kmayhue20

Жыл бұрын

@@staceya.775 That's ignorance showing its ugly head. I didn't know Geno had this part of himself either. That's why I like listening to stories like his. Helps me understand the person better.

Geno is the man . I remember playing against in high school. He went to miramar and I went to Flanagan, arch rivals he killed us 63-14 but for 3 years all you ever heard was Geno going to the league. Now my son plays for Miramar and one of Geno s good friends and teammates from high school who made it to the CFL coaches my son .Props to Geno for how far he's come.

@brittanih4257

Жыл бұрын

Which classmate you talking about that coaches Miramar now ? I went to Miramar with them too

Another fascinating interview. I never knew my perception of this insightful, intelligent, and gifted Blackman was 180 degrees skewed by bad press. Thanks Pivot family for shining a true light on this young man.

@sue_c

Жыл бұрын

Agree - these false narratives that are decades old. Just think - young boys/men could learn from these athletes’ perseverance and determination!

@jackm6328

Жыл бұрын

Well said

@DavidMartinez-pg3zq

Жыл бұрын

Yeah there was some pretty crazy news coming out in his younger days. I heard a teammate broke his jaw, like how does this well spoken intelligent dude end up in a situation like that. Do you know what kind of person you have to be to get a player to break the jaw of a starting QB. What an unbelievable turn around.

@jamestoneyjr

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great statement. Think about how many other people we have bad opinions of because of negative media narratives

@sebastiannnb

Жыл бұрын

What does his skin color have to do with him as a man? I thought we fought for desegregation and to not focus on race in the 1960s? I could have sworn Geno was just a man.

For someone that’s a self proclaimed recluse, this man NEEDS TO SPEAK ALL THE TIME. Droppin gems throughout and stays doing it when he does speak. So awesome to see a redemption type story/a long term backup turning into a prolific starter at his age

Ryan is an exceptional moderator and host. The way he listens to the guest and pivots what’s said into broader discussions of questions but also where insightful knowledge is shared.

@Flameville

Жыл бұрын

what B marsh thinks he does

Man, I didn't know anything about Geno (other than NYJ and this year's comeback) but watching this I'm ready to run thru a brick wall for him. This show keeps getting better.

Power to supportive families, and to Geno Smith's grandma in particular... We are witness to the making of a confident, humble and generative man in a Pivot room with men of similar ilk.

@the_book_of_Khai

Жыл бұрын

Sounded like he was telling my Story for a sec, crazy how hard it hit me, Give flowers to your Important elders while they are here💐💫💯👌🏽👑

I love watching Fred being so entranced in what Geno is saying!!

Grew up with Geno. Him and my brother played at Miramar high. Glad to see him playing like we always knew he could. Don’t write the haters back Geno!

As a Seahawks fan, I wasn’t expecting this! I’ve always known Geno was good since his days at WVU. He just needed a legitimate shot w/ a supporting cast.

@benogotti2k972

Жыл бұрын

next year our year go hawks!!!!

@DeeJay83

Жыл бұрын

@@benogotti2k972 we shall see!

@AgainstTheRopesWithDos

Жыл бұрын

They need to get Tavon Austin , he’ll even have better stats

@lujr2225

Жыл бұрын

@@AgainstTheRopesWithDos bring back stedman bailey

@AgainstTheRopesWithDos

Жыл бұрын

@@lujr2225 he got shot in the head my guy, HES GOOD BUT he ain’t runnin no routes for Geno lol

Shout to Geno Smith fellow WVU alumni! Good to see you getting your flowers/success after enduring so much unfortunate turmoil in his career. 💯

I remember Geno Smith coming to NY. I recall all the articles written about him. This is why new media like the Pivot is so important to allowing a platform to get a real and true narrative. What a genuine and solid guy. I loved that the interview gave us a real viewpoint of this wonderful and intellectual young man. Great job guys. Geno glad I got to hear from you. May god continue to bless u. Continue to be u always. Pivot🙌🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿.

@DavidMartinez-pg3zq

Жыл бұрын

Yeah there was some pretty crazy news coming out at that time. I heard a teammate broke his jaw, like how does this well spoken intelligent dude end up in a situation like that. Do you know what kind of person you have to be to get a player to break the jaw of a starting QB. What an unbelievable turn around.

@pedrogates3189

Жыл бұрын

@@DavidMartinez-pg3zq I’m a jets fan and what happened was he owed the teammate money for a bet they made in the off-season it spilled over to training camp dude got mad at geno and blindsided him and it sucked because that year he won the QB competition against Fitzpatrick , that’s the year we had b Marshall & Eric decker we went 10-6 just missed the playoffs I think we wouldn’t had more success with geno that year Brandon was hyping him up all offseason

Channing C., Ryan C., Fred T., and Geno S., thank you for this Pivot Podcast. This is the first time hearing Geno S. speak and he is a dynamic man. Geno S. has a great message and story. Hope to hear more great things from him. Appreciate the Pivot Podcast bringing us this excellent episode: Alicia Z., Channing C., Ryan C., Fred T. and the Pivot Podcast Team!

WV born & raised, just south of Morgantown here 🙋‍♂️.. Absolutely love Geno! Still remember the monster 656 YDS 8 TD game he put up in 2012 against Baylor.. We were absolutely electric, on Sportscenter every weekend & legitimately competing for national championships & Heisman trophys, or in the conversation, during the Pat White, Steve Slaton, Owen Schmitt, Pat McAfee days (2004-2008).. then the Geno Smith, Tavon Austin, Stedman Bailey days (2009-2012).. Nothing but love & respect for Geno 👏🙌🙏

So proud of Geno. Was rooting for him every game this season

Y’all don’t understand how meaningful this interview for me is! I haven’t even started the interview yet but I’m such a HUGE Geno fan, this really means a lot to me!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Thank you Pivot!

As a Seahawks fan we gotta be serious with geno now. He’s our quarterback for the next couple years unless he gets injured. He can take seattle to the sb

I was so impressed by Geno Smith this year. This interview gave me a better understanding of who the young man is as a person. This is what happens when interviews are done when the only agenda is to get to know the person you’re interviewing. Another phenomenal Pivot episode.

As a Hawks fan I’ve never been more hyped for an episode. Dawned on me quickly that even we haven’t heard too much about Geno’s background, such a fascinating guy

Always loved Geno no matter what! His West Virginia tape is ridiculous!

Outstanding show guys. Geno Smith is a brilliant dude who's story deserves to be told in detail. But there are many more chapters yet to be lived in the life of this African American hero. Thanks to the Pivot for providing viewers with a rare glimpse into the life of the man who "didn't write back" after receiving a less than flattering letter. Keep up the good work.

I always liked Geno, I’m so glad he was a given chance. After this, I like him even better!

I’d say get Russ on next but we all know he not sliding anywhere near Channing 🤣 can’t wait to hear Geno story ! #1 podcast in the world Craig.

@jrod9729

Жыл бұрын

I heard Russ is gonna be in the barbershop on bron show

@St2ewww

Жыл бұрын

@@jrod9729 fr ?👀👀

@amarisiam7691

Жыл бұрын

Lol would you blame him? I’d really look at him crazy if he came on here after dude disrespected his family. Now that would be corny!

@St2ewww

Жыл бұрын

@@amarisiam7691 hell nah I wouldn’t blame him

@jrod9729

Жыл бұрын

@@St2ewww yep! That’s gonna be a good one

I swear to you..I get goose bumps listening to how smart this brother is...intelligence knows no color, but seeing someone this bright who looks like me and like my sons!! what a special feeling.

Geno was fun to watch at West Virginia! I used him a lot on NCAA Football '12 with Travon Austin and their fullback Ryan Clarke (not to be confused with The Pivot's Ryan Clark). It's been fun seeing him ball out this year. I'm glad The Pivot booked this interview.

@omars-qz6rn

Жыл бұрын

man can’t say those names without adding Stedman Bailey!

@mikelilly7285

Жыл бұрын

@omar s2002 No doubt! Dude pulled in 25 TDs his senior year!

@omars-qz6rn

Жыл бұрын

@@mikelilly7285 good times

The fact that I'm a 50 year old WVU fan and have never seen this much out of Geno proves how close to the cuff he keeps himself. Love seeing this side of him!

“They wrote me off I ain’t write back though” that caption really hard fr 😂😂😂😂 as a amateur boxer i had to throw that in the notes for a post 😂😂😂

@omars-qz6rn

Жыл бұрын

boxing is tough. good luck on your journey G

@elibattiste4985

Жыл бұрын

@@omars-qz6rn shiid who you telling bro .. shit take a different typa discipline n commitment but I ain’t ever worked harder at sumn than this for sum reason bro. Preciate you Brody 🤞🏽🤞🏽

@omars-qz6rn

Жыл бұрын

@@elibattiste4985 fasho bro💪🏽 rather see ppl build up & win

Great interview - we loved Geno in NY, trust

Of many great episodes. This is one of the greatest. No expectations coming in but I'm leaving a huge Geno fan.

Ill never forget turning around in the student section during an early season WVU basketball game and seeing two young guys in Florida letterman jackets and wondering who the recruits were. Then the whole student section turned around during a timeout and starting chanting Geno's name. Also pretty sure Stedman was the other guy with him as well.

"No matter what check they write, it will never be your worth." Geno..I'm a fan! 💯 The Pivot is it for me!!

Best podcast out no cap. Love this show forever!

We rooting for you Geno !! Great interview

Let get that man back n Seattle🙏🏽💪🏾✊🏾

Absolutely love Geno. Really hope my Seahawks find a way to bring him back. Guy is a baller.

@samsneadd

Жыл бұрын

We will be so dumb if we dont. I m gettin a shirt made tht says Genos is not the problem. We need to build around him now

@ricojohnson6351

Жыл бұрын

I think he can definitely sign a multi year deal for around 20-25 mil a year which is a big win for him💯💯 happy for bro

Proud of you Geno! By the way he speaking I think they’ll make a deep run next season!

Super proud of him. Class of 98 Miramar High. He is an overcomer.

@SnakeyD8468

Жыл бұрын

He came out in 98??? 🤣🤣

55 minutes ago I told myself I would only watch 5 minutes. Geno is an incredible NFL player and an even better human being. I am a Geno fan for life.

Just moved to the Seattle area. He’s doing great for the city I hear.

I can't say it enough. Straight GOATs

The Pivot i love you guys! Geno and WVU football team back then was Electric ⚡ your right. They was good enough to win in all and fell short but still really good. Geno was really good college QB ppl dont realize how good he was and that Receivers Core was Fast as hell and hand snatcher's. meaning very talented catchers of the football and moves after the catch. Im proud of you Geno. I knew how good you where before this season and im glad this year the NFL finally seen it all come together as the QB i knew u could be.

That's OUR QB y'all!! Geno is the man!! I appreciate this interview so much. I wish Geno and his family nothing but the best. Great interview as always fellas.

Top 3 interviews so far. 🙌🏽

There are Seattle fans who don’t want Geno back and is baffling. How can you not love this guy

@Notforsale206

Жыл бұрын

Those are Russ fans not Seahawk fans there’s a difference

@samsneadd

Жыл бұрын

We dont claim them. Same onea that jumped on when we started winning years after hasselbeck. I was a kid tht grew up around the kingdome. Early years.

@Tony__Tone

Жыл бұрын

I've seen people make the argument that they only want Geno back if the price is right. And I think there's also somewhat of a delusion that Pete can make any quarterback perform like that. I still think Drew Lock deserves another shot but man was it so much fun to watch Geno this season. Going to the games and seeing him play the way that he commands the field the way that his teammates respond to him and the way that the fans respond to him this is his team now.

@Nelly34e

Жыл бұрын

@@Notforsale206 straight facts. The people who wanted to keep Russ and are butthurt that Russ stunk and Geno thrived now want Geno to fail to prove them right.

@Nelly34e

Жыл бұрын

@@Tony__Tone Geno was the best deep ball passer in the NFL. He broke seahawk records here. You can’t just plug in any QB here and they’ll be good. Pete also had TJack and Whitehurst and neither were very good. He paid Flynn who didn’t even see the field. Fans are delusional.

I used to love Geno at West Virginia I’m glad to see finally show it in the league

Very pleased about this interview. It dispells a lot of things put out there by the YT media about Geno Smith. He's a real thoughtful and intelligent black man. I had no idea he was this grounded, being a black MENSA member, I really appreciated this window into his mindset. One love 💓. I also appreciated the PK Subban episode. You guys at the Pivot keep em' coming.

@yourecancelledfromsociety7551

Жыл бұрын

You say it as if it's a surprise that a black man can be thoughtful and intelligent 🤣 Not trying to be an ass but it just sounds weird when you say things like that

Bro just listening to Geno inspires me. Idk if it's the underdog in him or what but he is extremely relatable. Happy for your continued success king

I can’t get enough of this show !!! Oh man…. It’s a beautiful thing that these 3 gentleman all have very different personalities but it works so well with this show. Absolutely an award winning show. Had to be. It’s fucking great. Props to RC, Fred and Channing. The staff… it’s just so freaking good man. Keep it going. Don’t ever split .

Geno is the man

Nice!! I never heard Geno speak….dude smart. I like how he move. Great episode 💯

Today is March 6th, 2023…just a little bit over a month after this episode was released and now Geno is about to sign a 3 year extension with the Seattle Seahawks worth up to $105M. What a great turnaround for this guy! Can’t wait to see what he continues to do this upcoming season

This feels like the most personal interview they have done cause they all seem to have aome personal relationship with either Geno or his dad

I went to high school with him, this interview make me see him in a different light. Always thought that garbage jets team made him look bad. Just happy one of the big 3 at Miramar in my days became pretty good in the pros.

One thing I learned by watching this is that Geno is a very intelligent person. I am glad I got to understand Geno as a person. Thank you for a great season. Now let's go get some more.

As always, Channing just kills me 🤣🤣🤣 Good interview, as always 👏🏾👏🏾

Channing Crowder, you make me smile until my cheeks hurt. You are an international treasure. Keep being your authentic self.

Damn, Geno is the most realest and coolest QB in the NFL. Dude went from being extremely smart as a kid, to a gangster, a professional athlete and now a real leader. The best part is he is still all those things, he just learned to take the best traits of all those versions of himself and become who he is today. I would love to have him on my team any day. I'm definitely not a Seattle fan but I'll be rooting for Geno to become the face of whatever team he plays for.

@Am20044

Жыл бұрын

A gangster ?

I'm loving this. After just seeing Geno in the Pro Bowl weekend, it's great to hear him share his story.

Geno deserves everything. Such a humble guy. Can’t wait to see what happens with him. I think he’d be in such a good situation if he sticks with Seattle for 2-3 years. Just depends if they will pay him his worth. Geno is smart enough to leverage himself for as much money as he can get. Well deserved Geno congrats!

@italianknight78

Жыл бұрын

I'd like to see Geno on a 4-year deal. Giving us the freedom to draft a stellar Defense. We can trade future first-round pics to draft Geno's replacement in 2024 or 2025.

@Carflem54

Жыл бұрын

@@italianknight78 2-3 years is the golden number. We eat around $100 million for Genos contract, while still being below 10% of the current cap hit. It allows us to keep Geno even if he doesn’t play elite in the next 2 seasons. He’d be a great mentor for whoever is up next. People still forget that Drew Lock got a fresh start in Seattle as well. I’m sure we’ll sign him for around 5-6 million a year

@ricojohnson6351

Жыл бұрын

I think 2-3 years is good for him. He’ll make 20-25 a year. Maybe a little more and prolly get 45-50 mil guaranteed which is a huge win for him. Especially when u consider the fact that if he repeats this year success he can definitely get an extension. It’s the best of both worlds.

Much Respect for Geno Smith" and his perseverance . He's finally getting a chance to just Ball.

Loved Geno before , after this one he’s one of my favorite players. Humble man

I like that these guys call people out and aren’t afraid to say things like “I didn’t believe you were the guy”. Always appreciate when hosts are honest instead of just hyping up their guest

Geno is great and I am glad he did this interview. I always felt that the Jets didn't give him the time or space to develop and grow. I was so happy to see he was starting for the Seahawks. Better late then never. Also, such a dynamic individual. We are multilayered people just like everyone else. This podcast has done a great job of showcasing that. Continue the great work RC, CC and FT.

Love how he put it out there that we are not all from broken homes in order to be successful.

I believe in you Geno!

Great interview fellas. I had the honor to play against Geno in High School. Deerfield and Miramar had a rival going for a few years. It was good to learn about his story. Congrats on a great year Geno!!!

This is why I love show like this.. I would have never knew how much of a great man Geno Smith is 💯

I got a lot of respect for Geno and can really relate

I really Loved this interview with Geno. The Pivot crew, did an Awesome Job! It was very entertaining, & very insightful. It gave, me a perspective into the Man, & not just the QB. To see that Geno had struggles, & still kept pressing on. It is very Encouraging to me, as an Entrepreneur. Because, you have your ups, & downs. So, to see that Geno's Belief system, in self, motivated him to keep going! Is so what I needed to hear, to keep pressing on myself! Anything, I hear, see, or encounter. I always try to see, how I can benefit, from that enlightenment, in my own Life!

Geno is a REAL football O.G. and his story is amazing!

As a Seahawks fan he had a dignified season. Wasn’t expecting to have a competitive year. He did it in consistent fashion

Geno & The OGs Let's Gooooooo 🏈🐐💪🏾

Great interview. He's very well spoken. I'm proud of Geno's success this past year and hope Seattle can work out a deal to keep him around.

@mr206gohawks8

Жыл бұрын

He’s very well spoken? Are you surprised lol What were you expecting, ignorance? Nice backhanded compliment.

New York did Geno wrong, I’m glad he’s finally on a team that will appreciate him. Good luck next season. Enjoyed this one thanks to the Pivot

Rc love the jacket man. I gotta get one of the with DR on the right arm! Phenomenal interview with Geno as well! I love y’all man. I hope to achieve something notable enough one day that I can be on set with you three. Working on my own life pivot!!! Blessings to you all, keep inspiring those of us whom you may never meet !

Channing makes me SO GLAD we weren't ever in the same state! I can't even say that I'm older than him!!!

Nice interview would be Polamalu.. Great job with all your interviews bros.. Thanks for the positive life stories told in reality base environment. Everything true and from the heart. Great Job yawl👍👍👍

Channing had me rolling in the beginning!!!! Hilarious story!!!! I can relate in college while running track at Abilene Christian lol

Man once again a great interview fellows. I've always rooted for Gino because of the draft night debacle but now I'm even a bigger fan of his!!

You guys provide alot of value, I’d say.

For anyone tht is a seahawks or Geno fan please search Travis Kelse talking about Geno a few months ago. Travis is on his pod with his brother Jason and he is telling him a story when he first saw Geno its dope af.

Every episode of this show causes me to reflect on what I think I know about people vs who they really are.

Been waiting for some Geno content for a minute ! This will be a good one 💪

Gratitude

I've been a fan of Geno since he played at WVU and now have more respect for him. Very happy for his success this season and wish him more in the future.

Comeback player of the year 💪🏾❤️

41:00 this is what needs to be clipped and placed on every platform.

New found love for geno smith. As always them boys do not miss !

Always love for Geno from Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. But Chan… we will never forget Pat White.

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 definitely comeback player of the year what a great turnaround success story Geno Smith is 💯💯💯💯💯

We love geno ! ❤

Genos Pivot was honestly unexpected but so great to watch. I feel like nobody really expected Seattle to be as good as they were and you gotta attribute a good portion of that success to Geno. It’s about that time y’all get Saquon back on the show, bruh had a hell of a season!

Fellas much Appreciated for allowing me to get to know and appreciate this brother. He a good dude💪🏾

Love this interview!!

Geno. So proud of the progression my g.