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Hosted by WTBD · health · EN-US
“When The Ball Drops” is a raw, honest, and inspiring podcast that explores the untold journey of former elite athletes once the cheers fade and the uniforms come off. Many athletes spend years preparing for life on the field, but very few are prepared for life after the game.This podcast dives deep into the emotional and psychological transition that begins the moment sports are no longer the center of their world. Through personal stories, interviews, and real conversations, former athletes reveal how they navigated the shift into the “real world”—from career changes and identity loss.
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a Pitch“When The Ball Drops” is a raw, honest, and inspiring podcast that explores the untold journey of former elite athletes once the cheers fade and the uniforms come off. Many athletes spend years preparing for life on the field, but very few are prepared for life after the game.
When The Ball Drops is hosted by WTBD. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "WTBD Ep. 12: Neville Hewitt, More Than an Athlete" (8 September 2026, 57 minutes), "WTBD Ep 11 w/ Jordan Burnett | Built Through Adversity" (1 September 2026, 42 minutes), and "WTBD Ep 10 w/ Shaq Wiggins | From Adversity to Opportunity" (21 August 2026, 52 minutes).
When The Ball Drops publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 12 episodes.
Booking probability for When The Ball Drops is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. When The Ball Drops requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. When The Ball Drops's contact route on record: public web form.
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WTBD hosts When The Ball Drops, a health podcast with 12 episodes published.
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When The Ball Drops
WTBD Episode 12: Beyond the Game — Neville Hewitt In this episode of WTBD, we sit down with Neville Hewitt to talk about the journey beyond football and the transition into life after ball. Neville shares his...
When The Ball Drops
Jordan joins WTBD to share a story that goes beyond the baseball field. His journey through baseball wasn’t always easy. Along the way, he experienced bad coaching, doubt, setbacks, and moments that challenged his...
When The Ball Drops
Shaq Wiggins is a dedicated and driven individual who continues to pursue growth, opportunity, and success. Through WTBD, Shaq is focused on developing his skills, building meaningful connections, and creating a...
When The Ball Drops
What happens when you spend years building your identity around an intense, demanding mission—and then suddenly have to figure out who you are outside of it? In Episode 9, Dan Rambow opens up about his experience as a...
When The Ball Drops
Roshown McLeod's basketball journey took him from the highest levels of the game to an even greater purpose beyond it. A former NBA player and championship-winning coach, Roshown has experienced the highs of competing...
When The Ball Drops
For most athletes, the dream ends when the final whistle blows. For Seantavius "Stretch" Jones , it became the beginning of a journey that tested his faith, resilience, and identity. From becoming a national champion...
When The Ball Drops
What if the greatest way to show you care is by refusing to let someone settle? In this episode of When The Ball Drops , Rudy Wilson shares why, as an Academic Coordinator, he was willing to create tension if it meant...
In Episode 5 of When The Ball Drops , we sit down with battle rap icon Hitman Holla for an honest conversation about the moments people don't always see. Known for electrifying stages and becoming one of the biggest...
When The Ball Drops
In this episode, Lou opens up about chasing the dream of playing at the highest level, the sacrifices that came with it, and the mindset it takes to reinvent yourself when the game ends. From the highs of professional...
When The Ball Drops
What do you do when the game you love is taken away in an instant? On this episode of When The Ball Drops , we sit down with A. J. Gray for one of our most powerful conversations yet. AJ opens up about the abrupt end to...
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In Episode 2 of When The Ball Drops , we sit down with former Reggie Ball quarterback Reggie Ball for an honest conversation about life, leadership, adversity, and what happens when the game is no longer the center of...
When The Ball Drops
The program is designed to help student-athletes better understand the emotional and psychological challenges that often accompany athletic transition, normalize the experience of identity change, and equip participants...
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