Megatron on Hall of Fame career, losing seasons in Detroit, cannabis & retiring early | The Pivot

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NFL stars are constantly in the limelight, appearing in articles, on shows and receiving large followings on social media. But this Hall of Fame Wide Receiver became a household name with one of the most iconic nicknames in sports, yet he was relatively unknown off the field.
Ryan, Channing, and Fred sit down with Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin “Megatron” Johnson to learn more about the man Ryan refers to as the “urban legend” of football. Calvin Johnson, better known as Megatron, and one of the most iconic Wide Receivers to ever play the game talks about his Hall of Fame career despite losing seasons and how he overcame the 0-16 year in Detroit, purpose and passion for promoting cannabis and healing while sharing stories of his family, opening up about some of his dangerous hobbies and reveals why he had to retire from the NFL before marriage.
Valuing consistency over talent and understanding that those who have both consistency and talent are the unique ones as Calvin explains his journey to the guys and shares the reason of why he retired before getting married. The man who was once the most feared receiver in the league has turned his football-based lifestyle into a way of life focused around his family and other endeavors. Calvin explains walking away from the game at an early age was a move he doesn't regret although it shocked the football world, he respects the game and describes how he continues to bring a level of excellence to every facet of his life based on his mental approach to the game. He may not be Megatron anymore, but fame was never Johnson’s focus anyways as it was always about camaraderie with the guys and consistency on the field.
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@hospitaladministrator3359 20 дней назад

Calvin Johnson gave me a scholarship to go to school through his foundation. His family and he were absolutely classy people. Some of the most awesome people I’ve ever met. Thank you again brother!!

@hcromwell661 День назад

What a great story. Congrats to you. Hopefully you're moving into a space in life where you can do something fantastic for someone else and continue to pass on the good will.

@jashon1230 22 дня назад

Prior to his birth Calvin’s parents were my next door neighbors in College Park. His pop’s and I would engage in games of chess as he waited to be called for a railroad assignment. A great and respected family would be an understatement.

@sechabamashego9514 22 дня назад

We need to see Arian Foster

@jamesybarra2513 22 дня назад

Facts !

@EO_412 22 дня назад

And he need to bring his podcast back that and drink champs first podcast I started following consistently. Crazy to see how far podcasting has come

@djkwasi9632 22 дня назад

Fasho

@GenralMayhem 22 дня назад

Yes! Arian would be great😊

@jamesherbst2429 22 дня назад

hell yeah! won me so many fantasy leagues lol

@kevindavis4585 22 дня назад

Calvin johnson a legend As a kid watching matt stafford closing his eyes and tossing that ball to Megatron in quadruple coverage was crazy Love

@leonidas1794 22 дня назад

😂

@BEEFSERPENT 22 дня назад

duh

@louisfambro1319 21 день назад

🤣🤣🤣💯

@thomasscales4129 19 дней назад

“He’s down there somewhere “

@BigBrutus50 17 дней назад

On everything 😂🤣😂🤣

@thedrace 22 дня назад

Megatron reps Detroit so well, still got the Tigers hat on. So wish this man got a ring.

@Bdk2036 15 дней назад

He lives in Bloomfield Hills if im not mistaken.

@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325 10 дней назад

@@Bdk2036Like most Michigan stars and athletes! Bloomfield and West Bloomfield

@livennlearn 21 день назад

When he started talking about the science behind the cannabis I just smiled. This is megatron and this is Calvin Johnson. Black excellence. He is one of the most elite football players ever and he didn’t even need the game, clearly. One of one

@jayball1749 22 дня назад

Megatron easily had the best prime of any WR ever. He's my #1 WR all-time but he has to be in everyone's top 5 for sure.

@malichihill8203 21 день назад

I got him as my goat too over moss and rice

@AB-bw4bb 20 дней назад

Rice moss fitz megatron t.o

@tigerstallion 16 дней назад

if youve got rice, moss, t.o., and Megatron downfield in single coverage, youre best bet it to throw to Calvin

@alljerseysmatter. 6 дней назад

My Top 2 Moss Megatron are the best over everybody

@valariebrunson6221 22 дня назад

I'm from Detroit. Megatron represented Detroit well. We Detroiters work with what we have.

@MrJones8560 21 день назад

We back!

@user-et2mh6tr5n 21 день назад

F Detroit

@Maidez09 22 дня назад

Megatron is a dope nickname but Beastmode and Night Train are up there as well.

@df6148 22 дня назад

What’s cool is both Megatron and Beastmode come from the Transformers lol. There was an old 3D show of the Transformers called *BEAST WARS* and Megatron was the primary villain. The T REX. Whenever the good transformer would switch into animal form they’d yell *BEAAAAAAAST MODE* 🦍 🤖

@Milkybutta 22 дня назад

I'm happy that every story is not a struggle story.

@Backpack16 22 дня назад

This conversation, was soo relaxing, and inspiring! His mom, sent him to his sister, in college, on the weekends, to tutor him. Wow!

@tombosley3048 22 дня назад

Calvin Johnson is the best receiver I've ever had the chance to watch. I have a vivid memory of waking up on a cold, snowy morning near Chicago, Illinois and watching the Lions on a snowy Sunday afternoon. Watching Calvin go up, grab that ball and come down get a facemask full of snow is something I'll never forget. One of my favorite moments ever. And it was just a normal play for Calvin. Legend.

@offthecouchwithjordan8128 21 день назад

It was against the eagles. I was there. I remember watching him shake his head and told my girl “I think this is it for him 😞”

@hoseamattison438 22 дня назад

Bro we need Adrian Peterson

@axiongreenenergy 21 день назад

Facts

@joshr2828 21 день назад

Big facts

@Fam1stCEO 21 день назад

@lajanyisrael613 21 день назад

No 🧢

@michaelwashington4408 21 день назад

Don't think he's ready to talk about his personal life to include. Money problems and children just yet

@Palayon 22 дня назад

Channing in his element with the Atlanta connection! I’ll never forget seeing Calvin rock that #21 at GA Tech with the visors!! Constant highlights

@scrub_farquad9921 22 дня назад

Growing up in the late 2000s- early 2010s as a bears fan this man was my favorite player next to Hester. Calvin vs Tillman was a movie

@emmanuelgutierrez9434 22 дня назад

Tillman was a shorter CB too! Two amazing players

@MegaKhas 22 дня назад

@@emmanuelgutierrez9434 He was 6'2, not short.

@quinnjackson731 21 день назад

The division was very entertaining back then The Bears had Hester, Peanut, and of course Urlacher The Vikings had Adrian Peterson The Lions had Megatron and Stafford The Packers had Aaron Rodgers Fun matchups for sure 💯

@rhakeemstennett5017 22 дня назад

Calvin is hands down one of my favorite NFL players. His game preparation and attention to detail set the standard for all NFL players. His humility is a testament to the amazing human being he is. I truly wish he would have gotten the opportunity to play for a team that was a championship contender. Through all of the team disappointments he still managed to define what a true TEAM player is. Thanks to the Pivot team for another awesome conversation. ❤🙏🏾

@user-xb1vx7md3v 22 дня назад

Channing's laughter is infectious and the Pivot deep dives into who that person is in facets other than sports. Their growth❤❤❤

@claysonpanton83 21 день назад

This man is a legend. He got double teamed his entire career and still put up crazy numbers. I get why he walked away when he did. Respect ✊🏾 👏🏾👏🏾

@jjmoralez1137 21 день назад

Megatron is forever etched as one of the goats of all time. Imagine him on a contender each season. He would’ve put up even crazier numbers. Salute to you Calvin! 🙏

@The_GreatEscape91 22 дня назад

Megatron was awesome ASF dude was a monster on the field still my favorite receiver till this day!!

@Det1911 22 дня назад

Detroit Adores this man

@mikaelbeytm9095 10 дней назад

Facts. Represents the city well.

@fuschia1691 22 дня назад

One of my favorite players ever. Dude was fucking incredible

@georgeyeboah5295 18 дней назад

He damn sure was , son he was scary to Defend 😅😅😅

@mamasboy2239 21 день назад

Ryan kills me! He’s like an ex pimp turned preacher struggling not to curse and indulge in the old life 😂! Freddie T real smooth like he still got a cartel 🔌

@scottsummers9969 22 дня назад

Megatron is a good nickname but the greatest nickname in sports is "Magic" ...hell I was surprised when I learned his name was Earvin

@willdathrill713 21 день назад

True...Magic is best! I didn't think of that..damm..magic is really good

@Cousins08 19 дней назад

Facts. He's more known as Magic than Earvin

@GregBry3 9 дней назад

Nah its Megatron for me.

@joshuawalters6293 14 дней назад

Calvin Johnson is amazing man. Love how he talked about waiting for marriage and family until after playing because he wanted to keep all buckets full. Love this pod, keep doing great things!

@tommytylerjr7281 21 день назад

Was so fun to watch him here in detroit, wish he couldve had a playoff run he def did everything he could to get wins. Class act and better person off the field too y hes still so loved here in the D

@arresthillary9502 20 дней назад

CJ IS SO SMART AND REASONABLE AND CONFIDENT IN HIS OWN SKIN. his accomplishments are what you can achieve when overcoming insecurities and low self esteem seems like just a good decent person

@yeaitsace 20 дней назад

If you had Calvin …. Now you HAVE to bring Bam Bam Kam

@leonjj39 21 день назад

Detroit retired 2 HOF because of losing . We watched Megaton but didn't realise he was the best because we didn't think teams played hard against them . But w/ Matt at QB, it was an unstoppable combo . He looks like he can still play !

@pablomendoza5360 22 дня назад

Thank you for this one as a detroiter seeing Calvin for years gave Detroit hope this a good one for sure well needed

@dtelly 22 дня назад

Most dominant receiver of all time imo… this dude was my childhood

@septemberg4840 18 дней назад

Megatron...Thank you for sharing your "accepting Christ" experience. That was awesome. 😎

@Ty_Guy3 22 дня назад

Amon Ra is that next master of consistency just as Calvin said, Love my Lions,

@Eric-ed8ey 22 дня назад

Great nicknames: Black Jesus Black Mamba Air Jordan Megatron Sweetness Nigerian nightmare Iron Mike Skip to my Lou

@OlSkoolin 22 дня назад

King James 👑

@OlSkoolin 22 дня назад

Shaq diesel Wilt the stilt

@1Steins 22 дня назад

Deion Sanders: Prime Time Dale Earnhardt: "The Intimidator" William "The Refrigerator" Perry Dick "Night Train" Lane Jerome Bettis: "The Bus" Julius "Dr. J" Erving "Broadway" Joe Namath George Herman "Babe" Ruth Earvin "Magic" Johnson

@Txjumpman 21 день назад

Lemon pepper Lou

@willdathrill713 21 день назад

Hakeem The Dream!

@juanramirez-hk1fx 21 день назад

GOAT! Calvin is where my love for the Lions and Football started. One man show, I will never forget watching his legendary performance against the Cowboys live.

@georgeyeboah5295 18 дней назад

With all the fame he still so so humble shout out to his parents for raising such a humble and kind soul thanks King for all the great memories as a fan of the game keep doing great things King.

@BEEFSERPENT 22 дня назад

so glad calvin and the lions FINALLY got back on the same page

@timothyburke3971 9 дней назад

Our 0-16 season will never be forgotten, but Calvin was my guy and the Lions have always been. 313 to 305🦁🎉💪🏽

@PaperFaceENT 22 дня назад

After all this time ppl still think Calvin Johnson played in the triple option offense at GA Tech🤦🏾‍♂️...

@mekw6432 22 дня назад

Not that year they knew what they had in CJ

@thabus57 22 дня назад

He played from 04-06 triple option didn’t come to gt till 09

@willpsone 20 дней назад

While not the option, Chan Gailey's offense was very run heavy- we had the ACC's leading rusher three or four years in a row

@zachcoggins9018 20 дней назад

Demaryius Thomas (RIP) did. But not Calvin.

@willpsone 16 дней назад

@@tigerstallion Reggie was the only one of those QBs under Gailey, Hamilton and Godsey were O'Leary's QBs.

@mamasboy2239 21 день назад

Channing always look like he just did something

@dwightaustin1495 2 часа назад

Mannn gonna rewatch some Megatron highlights oui....GREATNESS

@Galactic123 19 дней назад

If I could pick ONE WR for one game for my life it would be Megatron in his prime. Jerry, Randy, TO, all had better careers, but in his absolute prime, Calvin Johnson was the best I ever saw. Unstoppable.

@df6148 22 дня назад

Shawne Lights out Merriman. A Charger that gave us hope again on the defensive side. Had the best Sack Dance in NFL history.

@todddevico223 22 дня назад

The light switch

@kevyncooper 14 дней назад

Genuine guy, went on a visit to GT and he and another teammate took us out to dinner. Def a LEGEND!🔥

@Firstdayout 22 дня назад

My favorite WR of all time. Thank you for this interview 🙏🏾💯

@Skinny_Pimp 22 дня назад

Why isn't the pivot at a million subscribers Yet?????? Come on!

@ChrisMurda313 21 день назад

Calvin got these boys high as hell its alot of glossy eyes up there 😂😂😂

@MrCody6925 11 дней назад

I'd put Megatron up against any WR in NFL history. He was THAT good. Loved to watch him play.

@jerrenb... 19 дней назад

That calvin johnson, tashard choice and reggie ball is what got me interested in football and dj shockley and thomas brown a muhammad massoquoi

@rafaelventura6739 21 день назад

Reggie Bush next he just got his Heisman trophy back would be a great interview.

@aaronlatimer2847 22 дня назад

I definitely appreciate this. Love this platform from you guys.💯💪🏾✊🏾

@venissafreeman686 22 дня назад

The last time I hit my sister my brother kicked me in my face😂 I felt that part of the conversation so deep 😅😂

@morrismanley2236 22 дня назад

You guys are the best interviewers in getting your guest to their story. Great job guys!👍

@MILES_4_TRAVIS 21 день назад

CJ Megatron greatness. I can't help but see 50 cent during this interview. Love his personality drive look on life

@deljuanj80 22 дня назад

Megatron greatest nickname ever!!! Calvin Johnson was freaking unguardable!!!

@Bigbabyafool7109 21 день назад

I know Jerry hold the record for stats and rings but if I'm starting a team the first WR I'm picking is Megatron. You put him in Jerry spot on the 49ers and they winning eight straight super bowls.

@TheLamont0914 21 день назад

I AM MEGATRON! Great interview. The Pivot never disappoints!

@Zae1992 22 дня назад

I won back to back in fantasy because of Megatron 😆 dude was different

@ben1productions 21 день назад

The up and down with Fred's audio was the only knock on this one.. GREAT EPISODE!! Even though as a Chicagoan I couldn't stand Megatron!!!

@Ericd3484 22 дня назад

Megatron let's get it

@brentolivache9281 20 дней назад

The greatest WR to ever play the game. As a kid growing up in Detroit. Going to training camps I never seen him lose a rep. It’s not a DB in NFL history that can cover him 1 on 1. He has the highest probability of making a catch of any player in history. God is fair because like Barry can you imagine him on a different team. Jesus Christ.

@RELL804VA 22 дня назад

Y'all gotta get Julio Jones on here

@LaZyiRemixes 19 дней назад

Always liked the way this guy balled out. Now to see a different more personal side of him is even more awesome! Legend all around 👏🏼

@2807Joe 22 дня назад

We need Larry Fitzgerald and Prince Fielder

@Bladegmmr1 22 дня назад

I love that y'all got Calvin on Great Episode

@larongolden5007 21 день назад

Been waiting on this one for a MIN 👏🏾👏🏾

@snootydman21 22 дня назад

This was a great interview! 🔥

@rileymays2559 22 дня назад

My favorite receiver ever hands down no comparison and ge still had 5 good yrs left in the tank

@sdc1116 22 дня назад

Another great interview. The Pivot❤

@theonly_VT 20 дней назад

Great interview. I really enjoyed this one!

@jonny4ya 17 дней назад

I think Magic is the best nickname of Al time, it’s so great you dam near forget his name is Ervin.

@johnmartin5520 21 день назад

The reason I love football today!!! We love you Megatron!!!

@gonesqautchin4066 19 дней назад

He my favorite player of all time we will probsly see another dude with his speed and size I freaking miss watching him, thank you calvin! Legend!

@FMD023 14 дней назад

For all the people that has never ski or snowboard before, the best way to learn is to start on the highest slope. Dont start off on the bunny slopes. At least for snowboarding anyways.

@user-oy2zl3ns4u 19 дней назад

Megatron is cold as a nickname 😂

@angelmfbee 22 дня назад

Megatron for President

@dillonrobertson2138 3 дня назад

As a bears fan. Megatron is the best receiver ive ever seen. So many beaten double coverages

@poeboy7726 19 дней назад

Another one Blessings to you Brothers 🙏🏾

@virgo7684 5 дней назад

Megatron seems to be a very likeable guy! HOF well deserved!

@DeeMeechLive 21 день назад

Great interview!!!

@Shizi7 17 дней назад

I am an idiot. I was born and raised in Newnan Georgia, and I had no idea that Calvin was from Newnan. I graduated and moved away from Newnan about a year after he was born.