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Cut To It featuring Steve Smith Sr.

The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcastswww.iheart.com
Former NFL player Steve Smith Sr and co-host Gerard Littlejohn interview your favorite athletes, entertainers, and more, to ask the questions that you’ve always wanted to know, but no one ever asks. You may learn if your favorite NBA player would rather fight a bear or 50 ducks, or why a guest made a life-altering decision they’ve never shared before. Expect the unexpected....let’s cut to it!
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Episodes

BEST OF SEASON TWO

The best conversations from Season Two include Steve and the Cut To It team sitting down with Jonathan Stewart, Arian Foster and Andre Reed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 06, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 52

MARCUS SPEARS PART 2

Picking up right where we left off in Part 1, Marcus Spears cuts to his memories playing football for the league, life as a retired professional athlete, and the lessons he hopes his children get from him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 202248 minSeason 2Ep. 51

MARCUS SPEARS PART 1

In part one of this two-part episode, Marcus Spears cuts to his memories playing football for the league and now, his experience working from the sidelines. Listen in to hear him and Smitty talk ball and share their thoughts on the young bucks trying to join the conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 202248 minSeason 2Ep. 50

CHAMP BAILEY

Steve cuts to it with one of the few players that really made him study tape. Tune in to hear legendary cornerback Champ Bailey share his memories playing Steve on the field, his trades, and how football impacted how he raised his family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 202259 minSeason 2Ep. 49

RICHARD SHERMAN

NFL cornerback Richard Sherman tells us where two roads diverged in Compton, and how his took him straight through Stanford to the NFL. Tune in to this episode to hear him and Smitty talk ball about the life lessons they’ve carried with them since they left neighboring streets. Tickets are now on sale for the FIRST ever Black Effect Podcast Festival happening on August 28th in Brooklyn, NY! Come check us out with The 85 South Show, All the Smoke, and more of your favorite Black Effect Podcast ho...

Aug 09, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 48

BRANDIN COOKS

Texans' wide receiver Brandin Cooks discusses his faith, handling trades, and how prioritizing his mental health helped him take back the game. Tickets are now on sale for the FIRST ever Black Effect Podcast Festival happening on August 28th in Brooklyn, NY! Come check us out with The 85 South Show, All the Smoke, and more of your favorite Black Effect Podcast hosts. Get your tickets today at BlackEffect.com\PodcastFestival See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 02, 202248 minSeason 2Ep. 47

TALKIN' FOOTBALL

Steve has shared his thoughts on Baker Mayfield in the past, but what does he have to say now that he is a Carolina Panther? Find out on this week’s episode, where the guys keep the studio to themselves to talk ball. Tickets are now on sale for the FIRST ever Black Effect Podcast Festival happening on August 28th in Brooklyn, NY! Come check us out with The 85 South Show, All the Smoke, and more of your favorite Black Effect Podcast hosts. Get your tickets today at BlackEffect.com\PodcastFestival...

Jul 26, 202253 minSeason 2Ep. 46

ADOREE' JACKSON

Return specialist Adoree' Jackson cuts to his own come up story, tracing back to his childhood days as a kid when he was moved from LA to East Saint Louis. This episode, the breakout football star shares the neighborhoods, mentorships, and memories on the field that ultimately shaped the trajectory of his career. Tickets are now on sale for the FIRST ever Black Effect Podcast Festival happening on August 28th in Brooklyn, NY! Come check us out with The 85 South Show, All the Smoke, and more of y...

Jul 19, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 45

DEVONTA SMITH

Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith shares stories from his childhood in rural Louisiana to explain why he had to choose between what he wanted and what was best for him. With a Heisman, two national championships, and a future in the NFL under his belt, it’d be fair to say his life thus far has been a series of good decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 202259 minSeason 2Ep. 44

DOUG WILLIAMS

Legendary Washington QB Doug Williams joins the podcast to talk about how he ended up going to Grambling, winning the Super Bowl, and the trade that nearly changed NFL history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 05, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 43

ANGELO DAWKINS

WWE superstar Angelo Dawkins is in the studio to dive into what earned him the nickname “The Curse of Greatness.” Though his is a great story, Steve still can’t decide if the most surprising part is that Dawkins is still a Bengals fan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 202253 minSeason 2Ep. 42

SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN

IndyCar racer Scott McLaughlin joins the studio to share how he made it from New Zealand to the states. Tune in to hear what he’s learned about American racing, culture, and— thanks to Steve— dry-snitching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 202258 minSeason 2Ep. 41

FATHER'S DAY ROUNDTABLE

Steve and Backstage Joe invite friends Anthony Hill, Kurt Coleman, and Hilee Taylor to unpack how being a son made them a better father. This episode, we celebrate our highs and lows, and learn how far “unqualified compliments” can take the children we raise up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 20221 hr 36 minSeason 2Ep. 40

DARIUS SLAY

We’re cuttin to it with “Big Play Slay,” the dynamic cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles. This episode, Slay gets into his confidence on the field, then takes Steve down memory lane when he talks about respect between the lines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 07, 202254 minSeason 2Ep. 39

RACHEL BONNETTA

NFL Network host Rachel Bonnetta is known for her endless amount of creativity and energy onscreen, but this time we get to know more about what she went through to build the person we see on TV. Bonnetta is a testimony to the fact that where there’s strength, there was a struggle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 202258 minSeason 2Ep. 38

HARRISON BURTON

NASCAR driver Harrison Burton has racing in his blood. In case his family tree or impressive track record isn’t enough to prove it, he’s in the studio to talk about superstitions, and being the new kid on the track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 20221 hrSeason 2Ep. 37

BOMANI JONES

Producer, writer, and entrepreneur Bomani Jones shows us there really isn’t anything he can’t do. Well, except pick out curtains. According to Steve, we can defer to him for good buying practices and bad dad jokes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 36

JERMICHAEL FINLEY

Former NFL tight end Jermichael Finley is cutting to it with Steve and G. This episode, the Texan-native shares how one injury changed his whole life and what it means to see ball as your only way out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 09, 202241 minSeason 2Ep. 35

JUSTIN FORSETT

Former NFL running back and longtime friend, Justin Forsett, shares memories he has of Steve on the field, plus how he transitioned off the field to founder and CEO of HustleClean. If there’s one thing he can testify to, it’s that Steve really knows how to pick his friends… his snack choices, however, are still questionable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 03, 202249 minSeason 2Ep. 34

NFL 360 Producer TRENT COOPER

Steve Smith Sr. returns to the University of Utah for the inspirational story of Utes linebacker Devin Lloyd, who led the team to its first Pac-12 title in honor of two beloved teammates killed by gun violence. Steve is joined by NFL 360 producer Trent Cooper to talk about his the story came to be told, and why Steve was the perfect person to tell the story. “Devin Lloyd | 22” premieres on the Emmy-winning “NFL 360” Tues 4/26 at 9pm ET on NFL Network. ( You can also see the feature on NFL.com, N...

Apr 26, 20221 hrSeason 2Ep. 33

Tre Boston and Kurt Coleman

Three Carolina Panthers fan favorites are in-studio to talk ball and dive deep into the different environments that led them to similar paths. This episode, tune in to hear the guys cut to it with Tre Boston and Kurt Coleman – you will never think of a “yes” man the same way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 20221 hrSeason 2Ep. 32

Dana Beninati

The guys Cut To It with The Food Network's Dana Beninati to get the inside scoop on what it's like to work in some of the world's hottest food destinations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 31

David Samson

Former Florida Marlins President and now host of his own podcast, Nothing Personal, David Samson cuts up in the studio with Steve and G. The guys learn the importance of avocado selection, decaf coffee, and most importantly, what it’s like being born on third base. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 05, 202251 minSeason 2Ep. 30

Charles Oakley

NBA legend Charles Oakley joins the studio to talk about his book, The Last Enforcer , the city that raised him, and how tough love and generational gaps may leave some things lost in translation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 202258 minSeason 2Ep. 29

Ronnie Brown

Former NFL running back Ronnie Brown has forged his own path since he became the first to leave his small town and head off to play college ball. Several NFL seasons later, he joins the Cut to It crew to explain how he transitioned into corporate America and goes tit-for-tat with Steve’s digs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 22, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 28

LeGarrette Blount

From his career on the field to today, he’s always kept his head in the game and his chin high. Former NFL running back and three-time Super Bowl champion, LeGarrette Blount, sits down with Steve and G to talk ball and CBD, plus how he’s learned to ignore the people who still try to pin him with a bad reputation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 15, 202256 minSeason 2Ep. 27

UFC Fighter Chris Weidman

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman reports from life outside the ring, reflects on the ups and downs of his legendary career, and shares why he is ready to get back into the ring. This episode, we talk about keeping yourself motivated and finding your new “why.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 08, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 26

The NFL Combine

The one and only Baylee Smith joins the studio to dish out some dirt on Papa Smitty. Then, UFC Champion Chris Weidman joins the crew to discuss the 2022 NFL Combine and how to scout an opponent on the field, or in the Octagon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 01, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Business Roundtable with Jonathan Stewart

Steve, G, Backstage Joe and Jonathan Stewart sit down in the studio for a special roundtable to compare life in the NFL to life in corporate America. Prepare for both similarities and differences that might surprise you. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Jeremy Bloom

Jeremy Bloom began his athletic career as an Olympian skier, ended it with an impressive stint in the NFL, then didn’t miss a beat before he decided to start his very own business empire from the ground up. This episode, Jeremy joins the guys to share his secrets to his success. Plus: he’s no Olympian, but one of our own reminds us that Bloom isn’t the only football player who hits the slopes— that’s right, Steve’s on skis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

Feb 15, 20221 hrSeason 2Ep. 23
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