Hosted by Fred VanVleet · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 17 episodes
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Unguarded is the official podcast of NBA champion Fred VanVleet, offering fans exclusive access to real conversations about basketball, life, and culture. Hosted by Fred and his longtime friend Marquez Beeks, the show blends behind-the-scenes NBA insight with unfiltered discussions you won’t hear anywhere else.Featuring live fan call-ins, each episode brings authentic, unfiltered access to Fred’s world.
Fred VanVleet hosts Unguarded by Fred VanVleet, a sports show with 17 episodes published.
Patrick Beverley pulls up to Unguarded with zero filter. Fred VanVleet and Pat Bev go hooper-to-hooper on the takes that made him basketball's most polarizing voice — starting with the one he'll never walk back: Harden o
A decade in the league changes you , and this week they reflect on 10 years of lessons, losses, and leveling up. Then the convo shifts to what's taking over the culture — AI. Is tech making life easier or are we losing s
The season is over — and Fred and Sarge are holding NOTHING back. The guys break down the Houston Rockets' season from top to bottom: the highs, the shortcomings, and what needs to change. The Overrated List, followed by
Unguarded Podcast Ep. 15 ft. Shakur Stevenson "Shakur Stevenson pulls up to Unguarded and he does NOT hold back! We get into his legacy, upcoming fights, the Moneyverse movement, and his take on Bud Crawford. Plus — is S
Episode 14 of Unguarded dives straight into the conversations shaping the league right now. The crew breaks down the heated MVP race—who’s really deserving it and what separates the contenders—before zooming out to the b
New Episodes Every Friday Episode 12 of Unguarded introduces a new voice to the show. Houston journalist Sarge “Big Sarge” Media joins Fred and Quez as the newest permanent host, bringing a media perspective to the conve
Draymond Green joins Unguarded with Fred VanVleet and Marquez Beeks for an unfiltered conversation about the moments that shaped his career — the good, the controversial, and everything in between. Draymond opens up abou
Fred VanVleet and Quez sit down with KLUTCH Sports Group founder Rich Paul — one of the most influential figures in modern sports. From selling throwback jerseys out the trunk of his car to building a global agency that
On this episode of Unguarded , Fred and Quez sit down with Houston icon Bun B for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond music. Bun opens up about life after the spotlight, carrying the legacy of Pimp C , and h
Fred’s Unguarded dives into legacy, access, and accountability across sports and culture. From questioning whether we’re entering the final phase of LeBron’s era, to debating the NBA’s fractured streaming model and the u
We kick things off with the NBA trade deadline, breaking down what really happens when teams start making moves — who benefits, who gets left behind, and how “business decisions” affect real lives. From there, the discus
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Owens, founder of Mark Owens Boxing, to talk about a journey that’s bigger than sports.Mark opens up about his past — including time spent in jail — and the hard lessons that forced
Episode 5 is all about the uncomfortable conversations people usually avoid.We talk politics in sports, recent NBA fights, what loyalty really looks like in today’s league, and whether the NBA season is simply too long.
On this episode of Unguarded , Fred VanVleet reflects on the social media reactions to the Kevin Durant podcast release and the challenges athletes face when media pulls headlines out of context. He talks resilience thro
Episode 004 of Unguarded features NBA superstar Kevin Durant joining Fred VanVleet for an unfiltered conversation on GOAT debates , the Houston Rockets , and the 2019 Toronto Raptors championship . Fred and KD also discu
NIL drama, Lane Kiffin headlines, Dillon Brooks energy, a Luka conspiracy, and a Raptors parade story you’ve never heard. Fred and Marquez break it all down in another hilarious, unfiltered episode of Unguarded .
The debut of Unguarded is here. Fred and Marquez rewind to the Raptors championship days, react to Steph Curry stepping away from Under Armour, and swap stories about Fred at the NBA YoungBoy concert. Plus, our first wav
Shakur Stevenson
Vayner Sports
1 appearance on this show
Sherrone Moore
former football coach · University of Michigan
1 appearance on this show
Draymond Green
4-time NBA Champion and Warriors star
1 appearance on this show
Rich Paul
Founder and Chief Executive Officer · Klutch Sports Group
2 appearances on this show
Mark Owens
Honorary Consul of Ireland, Ohio · Western Spirit Football Club
1 appearance on this show
Jake Paul
President
1 appearance on this show
Kevin Durant
Suns
1 appearance on this show
Lane Kiffin
LSU Football Head Coach · LSU Football
1 appearance on this show
Dillon Brooks
1 appearance on this show
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