Born To The Game Podcast

Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it’s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can’t protect you from—and what it means to build a name of your own.

Born To The Game Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 6 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Born To The Game Podcast, a sports show with 6 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  Shaya Bryant: Daughter of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, Sister of Kobe, On Her Untold Story (Part 1) | Born To The Game Podcast

  Aug 18, 20261h 6mS2

  What's it really like growing up as the daughter of an NBA player and the sister of a global icon? Shaya Bryant — daughter of NBA and European league legend Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, and sister of Kobe Bryant — joins Born To The Game for Part 1 of a deeply personal two-part conversation about family, legacy, identity, and life behind the fame. In this episode, Shaya opens up about: Growing up in a basketball family and moving overseas to Italy and Switzerland as a kid Learning Italian in months and the culture shock of returning to Philadelphia Her tight-knit bond with Kobe growing up — "thick as thieves," pranks, and no real fights Kobe's early work ethic, 6am gym sessions, and the moment that shaped the Mamba Mentality Her father Joe "Jellybean" Bryant as a present, playful dad and the lessons he instilled Navigating fame, privacy, and protecting her peace from public perception Motherhood, grief, and carrying her family's legacy forward on her own terms This is Part 1 of 2 — Part 2 drops next week with even more of Shaya's story. New episodes are live every Tuesday. Full videos are live every Wednesday on YouTube. Subscribe to Born To The Game for more honest conversations about culture, family, entertainment, ambition, and legacy.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #18

  Summer League, NBA Legends & the HIV Stat We Can't Ignore: A Solo Reflection | Born To The Game Podcast

  Aug 4, 202611 minS2

  What does it mean to hold space for celebration, grief, community health, and legacy all in one week? Host Mariah Woodson flies solo this episode — Tamara Peyton couldn't make the trip — to reflect on a jam-packed week at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Mariah walks through the events, moments, and conversations that shaped her week, including: Attending the NBA Legends Annual Event and watching her father fellowship with the pioneers of the game, A surprise, full-circle moment when former guest Olden Polynice praised "Born to the Game" to a room of NBA legends Missing the "She's Got Time" summit — founded by Swin Cash to empower women across sports and entertainment — and committing to attend next year.  A candid conversation with her dad and her husband about how Summer League is really used to evaluate young talent, not just wins and losses An unforgettable "10 out of 10" Jeezy concert experience in Vegas A critical PSA from the National Basketball Wives Association summit: per the CDC, Black women account for over half of new HIV diagnoses among women in the U.S. despite being just 13% of the female population — and why safe sex, regular testing, and ending the stigma matter Processing what it means when fans stop her in person to say the show matters to them A first look at an upcoming Summer League behind-the-scenes YouTube series New episodes are live every Tuesday. Full videos are live every Wednesday on YouTube. Subscribe to Born To The Game for more honest conversations about culture, family, entertainment, ambition, and legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #17

  Iyana Halley & Manny Halley Jr. on Legacy, Grief, and Growing Up in Entertainment | Born To The Game Podcast

  Jul 28, 20261h 24mS2

  What does it mean to carry your family’s legacy while building an identity of your own? Iyana Halley and Manny Halley Jr. — siblings raised around music, acting, television, and entertainment — join hosts Mariah Woodson and Tamera Peyton for a candid conversation about family, grief, identity, motherhood, and finding your own path in the industry. The siblings reflect on growing up as the children of talent manager and television producer Manny Haley, their close bond as children, and the experiences that shaped them after the loss of their mother, Yolanda Haley. In this episode, Iyana and Manny Halley Jr. open up about: Growing up in the entertainment industry and navigating life as industry kids Moving from Brooklyn to Atlanta and adjusting to a new world Sharing a room, having late-night talks, and praying together as children The legacy of their parents and the impact of their mother, Yolanda Haley Processing grief and learning to cope with loss in different ways Iyana’s acting journey, including her experience on Abbott Elementary Balancing motherhood, identity, and a growing entertainment career Manny Halley Jr.’s work in music, acting, and television producing Touring with Keyshia Cole as an opening act The unforgettable Fabolous phone call arranged by their father Their upcoming BET project, Lot Patrol Advice for aspiring actors, musicians, producers, and entertainment professionals Why family, purpose, and personal growth matter when building your own legacy New episodes are live every Tuesday. Full videos are live every Wednesday on YouTube. Subscribe to Born To The Game for more honest conversations about culture, family, entertainment, ambition, and legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Born To The Game Podcast

  Introducing: The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast | Sitting Down! with Pete Dominick (Network Drop)

  Jul 22, 20261h 45m

  Rod and Karen are joined by Pete Dominick to discuss Podjam 3, the importance of community, doing warm-up for TV shows, interviewing authors, growing up funny, racial differences in comedy, political comedy, meeting J-L Cauvin, J-L running for office, hyper vigilance, and some white people news. The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast  Podjam 3 Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/podjam3 Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/theblackguywhotips Twitter:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rodimusprime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SayDatAgain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TBGWT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheBlackGuyWhoTips⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblackguywhotips@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theblackguywhotips.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Teepublic Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- https://the-black-guy-who-tips-podcast.dashery.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PDD9JUQUNVY5?ref_=wl_share ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowdcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – https://www.crowdcast.io/theblackguywhotips Voicemail: ‪(980) 500-9034 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #16

  From MTV's My Super Sweet 16 to Building Her Own Legacy – Allison Mathis Jones | Born To The Game Podcast

  Jul 21, 20261h 8mS2

  What happens when a reality TV moment becomes one of the most precious memories you have left? Allison Mathis Jones — daughter of legendary Atlanta attorney and civic leader Charles Mathis and a familiar face from MTV's My Super Sweet 16 — joins hosts Mariah Woodson and Tamara Peyton for a candid, layered conversation about identity, legacy, grief, and what it truly means to have it all. Allison grew up in Atlanta's elite circles — Grammy parties at home, T.I. and Jermaine Dupri dropping by, and a father who represented some of the biggest names in entertainment. But behind that world was a young woman learning what it meant to carry her father's name, face public scrutiny, and eventually lose him far too soon. In this episode, Allison opens up about: What it was really like filming MTV's My Super Sweet 16 — and why it was largely her dad's idea The legacy of Charles Mathis and how long it took her to grasp his full impact on Atlanta Her journey through grief and how loss reshaped her purpose Launching Moments to Media Content Co., helping brands create social media-ready content Why she believes women can have it all — just not all at once Balancing motherhood, marriage, real estate, content creation, and entrepreneurship Finding your identity outside of being someone's wife or mother The one word she'd use to describe herself: multifaceted New episodes drop every Tuesday. Full videos every Wednesday on YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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