Iman Shumpert | Wanted Smoke with D-Rose, NBA Finals Phone Call From TA, LeBron vs Melo, Linsanity

The crew welcomes Iman Shumpert for a wide-ranging conversation about basketball, culture, and life beyond the game. Shump reflects on growing up in Oak Park and Illinois’ rich basketball history before detailing his rise through the AAU circuit and becoming a McDonald’s All-American. He breaks dow…

Charlie Villanueva | Pistons CRAZY beef, Being SNAKED by Toronto, Kobe's 81, Fight with Ryan Hollins

The crew welcomes CV to the show for a raw, entertaining look at his basketball journey from humble beginnings to the NBA. He reflects on nearly heading to Illinois before making a memorable 2004 National Championship run. CV walks through getting drafted and beginning his career in Toronto, develo…

Cuttino Mobley | Charles Barkley stories, the Home Robbery, having his CAREER robbed from him 🤯

The crew sits down for a powerful conversation with Cuttino, diving into his upbringing and the foundation that built his relentless mindset. He reflects on his college journey, the belief in hard work that carried him through adversity, and the grind that led him to the NBA Draft. Cuttino revisits…

Deron Williams | Caught TA slipping 👀, The BEEF with Coach Sloan, Kobe 2008 Olympic Stories & more

We back with Deron Williams for a deep dive into one of the most unique careers in basketball. D-Will reflects on his upbringing and the decision to choose Illinois before breaking down the intensity of NBA workouts and the emotions of draft day. He revisits his prime years hooping in Utah, earning…

Alycia Baumgardner | From Unknown Boxer to Undisputed World Champion, Fighting on Netflix, Jake Paul

We welcome the First Lady, Alycia to the show for an inspiring, wide-ranging conversation about her rise in the boxing world. She opens up about her upbringing and the path that led her to turn professional, then breaks down how she prepares mentally and physically for each fight. Alycia talks abou…

Paul Pierce | Gangs, Mistakes Made, Boxing in the Celtics Locker Room, Messing with TA

The guys open the show addressing Tony’s situation before shifting to Paul’s upbringing and the Inglewood mentality that shaped him. Paul reflects on making mistakes, learning from them, and what it took to become an All-American. He walks through his decision to attend Kansas and how that experien…

Ricky Davis | Drafted at 17, the Fake Rebound Scandal, Dunk Contest with Vince, UCLA Runs with Kobe

The guys sit down with Ricky Davis for a powerful “Out the Mud” episode, diving deep into his journey from a challenging upbringing to life in the NBA. He reflects on his college years, getting drafted, and his transition to Cleveland during the early LeBron era. Ricky shares what it was like fight…

TJ Ford | PARALYZED 8 Times 🤯 His Team WANTED THEIR MONEY BACK? and The Guys That Saved His Career

In this gripping episode of “Out The Mud Podcast,” NBA veteran T.J. Ford shares his extraordinary story of resilience—from becoming a lottery pick to enduring eight separate paralysis scares due to spinal issues. He reveals how teammates once tried to get the team to give back his contract, how his…

Eddy Curry | Chi Legend, CRAZY Home Robbery, having his dreams stolen, NBA players scammed & more

Former NBA big man Eddy Curry joins the show to share his incredible basketball journey—from growing up in Illinois and dominating the Chicago IET Pro Am to realizing his NBA dream with the Bulls. Eddy opens up about his draft experience, life in Chicago, and the health scare that changed his persp…

Kendrick Perkins | Inside the OKC Team, Seeing LeBron's Growth, Losing Friendships with Russ and KD

Kendrick Perkins joins the show for an honest, powerful conversation about his journey from a tough upbringing to making it in the NBA. He shares stories of seeing LeBron in high school, his path through college hoops, and what draft night meant to him. Perk reflects on his early Boston days, KG’s …