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Courtside Forever is a podcast for parents swept up in the circus of everyday problems who, despite the world’s best efforts, are still dedicated to seeking intentional moments with their kids. I’m your host, Ryan Rucker, and each week, I will bring you a new episode made for you. We’ll keep it brief for some weeks, diving into a specific topic such as Youth Sports or Paternity Leave in America. These 15-20 minute episodes will focus on overarching themes, statistics, and practical next steps parents can take. In other weeks, we’ll extend our conversations, inviting parents in sports, business, and other industries to look at how they center parenthood in their lives and touch on our inevitable struggles while building a career, business, and future. Whether you’re a dad or mom or thinking of stepping into the role someday, Courtside Forever is a podcast that aims to recenter the world we’re building for our kids. In 2024, The United States of America declared parenting a public health crisis, citing the way society is set up for the reason we struggle. In the document created by the US Department of Health and Services Department, Parents Under Pressure, Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy stated, “Raising children is sacred work. It should matter to all of us. And the health and well-being of those who are caring for our children should matter to us as well.” In 2020, I hosted and produced the 8-episode docuseries Complicated Fatherhood, where I spent each episode speaking to my biological dad to understand how his absence from my life affected my Fatherhood. Since wrapping the podcast, I knew I wanted to get back into podcasting, and Courtside Forever is a continuation of my mantra to be ever present in my daughters’ lives. On Courtside Forever, we’ll have fun, get serious, tell stories, and work to focus on the only thing that matters because, as parents, we’ve got the best seats in the house. Let’s enjoy them.
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Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
What makes someone at the top of their game walk away? In this episode, we unpack the surprising retirement of Adrian Wojnarowski—better known as “Woj”—the most trusted NBA insider and the man behind some of the league’s biggest breaking news.
After a 30+ year career and a $20M ESPN contract, Woj made the bold decision to step away from the spotlight, leaving behind a career defined by relentless hustle, sleepless nights, and an unmatched ability to deliver the news first.
But why did Woj choose to retire at the peak of his career? We explore how a diagnosis of prostate cancer, the death of a colleague, and the constant pressures of the 24/7 news cycle led him to rethink everything.
Woj’s story isn’t just about leaving ESPN—it’s about reclaiming his time, prioritizing his family, and finding joy in life beyond work as he transitions to his new role at St. Bonaventure University.
This episode isn’t just for NBA fans—it’s for anyone who’s felt the weight of burnout, struggled with balancing work and family, or questioned what success truly means. Through Woj’s story, we’ll examine the toll of being "always on," the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and how to find fulfillment beyond a paycheck.
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to choose family over career and realign your life with what truly matters, this episode is for you. Tune in now for an inspiring conversation about redefining success and why no job is worth more than the people you love.
Read the article by Chris Mannix that I based this episode on: https://www.si.com/college-basketball/adrian-wojnarowski-next-chapter
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