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Ryan Clark's The Pivot Lands Netflix Partnership Following ESPN Exit

Ryan Clark's podcast The Pivot has secured a multi-year deal with Netflix, launching September 8 with exclusive new episodes. The announcement follows Clark's departure from ESPN, which he has described as a camouflaged firing, and has drawn congratulations from Stephen A. Smith and others.

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A New Chapter for The Pivot

Ryan Clark's podcast The Pivot is moving to Netflix. The streaming platform and the show's production company, Pivot25 Productions, have announced a multi-year partnership that will bring the podcast's video episodes to Netflix beginning September 8. New episodes will stream exclusively on Netflix every Tuesday and Friday, while the existing library will also be available on Netflix and continue on YouTube.

The show, which features Clark alongside former NFL players Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor, has grown into a major sports-media property since launching in 2022, releasing more than 500 episodes and generating nearly 1 billion views across YouTube and social media platforms.

The agreement extends beyond moving existing episodes to a new platform. Pivot25 Productions expects to produce Netflix-exclusive bonus episodes, and Netflix receives first-look rights to future content from the production company.

Clark described the move in personal terms. "I've gained a new perspective: passion over platform, and people over perception," he said in a statement. "I'm grateful and excited to take [The Pivot] to Netflix. This is the beginning of a beautiful new chapter. The story is far from finished."

Congratulations from Colleagues

The announcement drew an enthusiastic response from ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, who wrote on X: "YYYEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!! Hell Yeah! That's what I'm talking about, Fellas. So Happy for y'all. So proud of y'all. Congrats! @Realrclark25… You already know, bro! Love ya!!!!"

Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho commented on Clark's Instagram post, "Let's get it!!!! Congrats bro," and current ESPN analyst Mina Kimes added, "Congrats guys!"

The Road to Netflix

The Netflix deal follows Clark's departure from ESPN after more than 11 years with the network. Clark learned of the decision during the taping of NFL Live. In comments reported by USA Today on July 25, Clark disputed the circumstances of his exit.

"They're using layoffs as a cover and a camouflage for what they already intended on doing... But there was no cause for it. So because there was no cause for it you couldn't just fire me, so you had to wait until the layoffs so you could camouflage it and veil it," he said. "If I was laid off like everybody else, it came out on Tuesday. Mine came out on Friday."

Netflix's Sports Podcast Push

The move is part of a broader effort by Netflix to expand into sports podcasting. The streamer has been building out its sports content offerings, and this partnership with The Pivot represents a significant addition to its lineup.

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Essentially Sports

Framing: The headline emphasizes the congratulatory reactions from Stephen A. Smith and others to Ryan Clark's new opportunity after his ESPN firing. — celebratory and sympathetic

as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Netflix and The Pivot have announced a multi-year partnership to bring the podcast’s video episodes to the streaming platform beginning September 8.
New episodes will stream exclusively on Netflix every Tuesday and Friday, while the existing library will also be available on Netflix and continue on YouTube.
Stephen A. Smith wrote on X: "YYYEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!! Hell Yeah! That’s what I’m talking about, Fellas. So Happy for y’all. So proud of y’all. Congrats! @Realrclark25… You already know, bro! Love ya!!!!"
Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho also commented on Clark's Instagram post: "Let’s get it!!!! Congrats bro,"
Current ESPN analyst Mina Kimes sent her congratulations: "Congrats guys!"
Since launching in 2022, The Pivot has released more than 500 episodes and generated nearly 1 billion views across YouTube and social media platforms.
Pivot25 Productions expects to produce Netflix-exclusive bonus episodes, while Netflix receives first-look rights to future content from the production company.
ESPN parted ways with Clark after he spent more than 11 years with the network.
Clark learned of the decision during the taping of NFL Live.
Clark said via USA Today on July 25: "They’re using layoffs as a cover and a camouflage for what they already intended on doing... But there was no cause for it. So because there was no cause for it you couldn’t just fire me, so you had to wait until the layoffs so you could camouflage it and veil it. If I was laid off like everybody else, it came out on Tuesday. Mine came out on Friday."

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Nbc Sports

Framing: sympathetic and triumphant

as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Ryan Clark was fired by ESPN under the guise of a layoff, getting the word while on the air.
Clark's podcast has been picked up by Netflix.
The announcement came on Monday.
The show, featuring Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor, will launch on the streaming platform on September 8, with two episodes per week.
The arrangement includes a first-look deal with Clark’s Pivot25 Productions for Netflix-exclusive bonus episodes.
Clark said in a statement: “I’ve gained a new perspective: passion over platform, and people over perception.”
It’s the latest move by Netflix in a push into the sports podcast space.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimNetflix and The Pivot have announced a multi-year partnership to bring the podcast’s video episodes to the streaming platform beginning September 8.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Essentially Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC, Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimNew episodes of The Pivot will stream exclusively on Netflix every Tuesday and Friday, while the existing library will also be available on Netflix and continue on YouTube.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Essentially Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC
ClaimStephen A. Smith wrote on X: "YYYEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!! Hell Yeah! That’s what I’m talking about, Fellas. So Happy for y’all. So proud of y’all. Congrats! @Realrclark25… You already know, bro! Love ya!!!!"	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Essentially Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC
ClaimFormer Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho commented on Clark's Instagram post: "Let’s get it!!!! Congrats bro,"	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Essentially Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC
ClaimCurrent ESPN analyst Mina Kimes sent her congratulations: "Congrats guys!"	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Essentially Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC
ClaimSince launching in 2022, The Pivot has released more than 500 episodes and generated nearly 1 billion views across YouTube and social media platforms.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Essentially Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC
ClaimPivot25 Productions expects to produce Netflix-exclusive bonus episodes, while Netflix receives first-look rights to future content from the production company.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Essentially Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC, Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimESPN parted ways with Ryan Clark after he spent more than 11 years with the network.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Essentially Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC
ClaimClark learned of the decision to part ways with ESPN during the taping of NFL Live.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Essentially Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC, Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimClark said via USA Today on July 25: "They’re using layoffs as a cover and a camouflage for what they already intended on doing... But there was no cause for it. So because there was no cause for it you couldn’t just fire me, so you had to wait until the layoffs so you could camouflage it and veil it. If I was laid off like everybody else, it came out on Tuesday. Mine came out on Friday."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Essentially Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC
ClaimClark said in a statement: "I’ve gained a new perspective: passion over platform, and people over perception."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe announcement of the Netflix partnership came on Monday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe Pivot podcast features Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC, Essentially Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Essentially Sports, Nbc Sports 13 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01