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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 Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
In today’s episode of Courtside Forever, I chat with David Rushing, aka the Mayor of NBAThreads. David's known for his lively presence on Threads, where he’s been shaping how basketball is discussed online.
We get into his journey from the early days on Twitter to becoming a major voice on Threads and how he navigates being a prominent figure in the NBA's digital space.
We dive into the nuances of social media’s evolution and its impact on sports fans like us. David shares insights from his personal life, too—he’s a dad to three girls and a husband, roles that deeply influence his approach to building communities online. He also talks about his podcast, "Rush'd Vibes," co-hosted with his wife, Jess, where they explore a broad spectrum of topics and what he’s discovered about himself across 100 episodes.
David even recounts some cool real-life meetups he’s had through Threads, including a memorable moment with NBA player Myles Turner. Plus, he gives us his take on why sports enthusiasts should consider jumping over to Threads.
So, tune in and enjoy this insightful conversation with David Rushing right here on Courtside Forever, because as parents, we've got the best seats in the house - let's enjoy them.
Read the Complex article on David: https://www.complex.com/sports/a/jameel-raeburn/david-rushing-basketball-conversations-threads
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