Born To The Game Podcast
Born To The Game Podcast
Podcast Description
Born To The Game is where legacy meets real life.
Hosted by Mariah Woodson, daughter of NBA legend Mike Woodson, this podcast gives voice to the children of sports icons — the ones who grew up behind the headlines.
Raw stories, untold pressures, proud moments, and the search for identity beyond the game.
It’s time for their voices to be heard.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as family dynamics, personal identity, and the pressures of growing up in the spotlight, with episodes featuring discussions on topics like resilience, motherhood, and legacy. For example, the episode with Nicki Meyer Dennis dives into her upbringing in a high-profile football family, while the conversation with Thai Floyd illuminates the unique challenges she faces as a sports commentator.
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.
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.
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.