Out the Mud

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 about working with Most Valuable Promotions, the business of boxing, and what it’s like to compete on Netflix in front of a global audience. The episode wraps with a fun rapid-fire segment that shows off her personality, followed by an Out The Mud discussion that connects purpose, resilience, and staying true to the grind.
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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 experience prepared him for the next level. The conversation turns to Boston’s rookies, intense locker room fights, and behind-the-scenes Celtics stories. The episode wraps with unforgettable memories from the Celtics’ famously crazy practices, offering rare insight into the competitiveness, culture, and edge required to survive at the highest level of basketball.
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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 fighting for his spot in Boston, the experience of being traded to Minnesota, and how the league has evolved since his playing days. He closes with an inspiring look at the Ricky Davis Foundation and his commitment to giving back, offering listeners a raw and motivating look at his story.
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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 body repeatedly betrayed him on the court, and the unseen support from the people who refused to give up on him. Ford dives into the mental and physical fight behind every comeback, the lessons learned through pain, and what real strength means beyond basketball.
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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 perspective. He also details a terrifying robbery story and his transition into life after basketball, working with the NBPA and teaching financial literacy to the next generation. The episode wraps with Eddy revealing his Top 5 players, offering insight, humor, and hard-earned wisdom along the way.
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