Dwyane Wade and His Dad Share Untold Stories About Family, Basketball, and the Journey to the HOF
In this heartfelt episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade sits down with his father, Dwyane Wade Sr. and Bob for an honest father-and-son talk about love, legacy, and growth. They reflect on their tough beginnings in Chicago, moments of conflict, and the journey from chaos to connection. Dwyane Jr. shares how his father’s discipline and tough love shaped his success, while Dwyane Sr. opens up about his past mistakes and pride in seeing his son thrive. The two also discuss health and manhood—urging Black men to take their wellbeing seriously after Dwyane Sr.’s battle with cancer—and laugh over family stories, marriage lessons, and their striking resemblance. At its core, it’s a raw and redemptive conversation between a father and son who fought hard to rebuild their bond. Music Credit: Khari Mateen. What We Discussed: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Dwyane Wade Sr 03:46 Proud Father Moment 07:23 Dwyane Wade Sr: Sport Unicorn 12:42 Raising Young Dwyane Wade 15:40 Growing Up Playing Basketball 22:54 Becoming An Adult & Moving Out 27:16 When It All Paid Off 30:37 WNBA Should Be Paid More 32:02 Same Name, Golf & Bad Credit Scores 36:45 Born & Raised In Chicago 40:26 Dwayne's NBA Hall Of Fame Speech 45:03 Marriage Wisdom 50:42 Message To Black Men 1:00:03 Put Work In Yourself See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dreams To Reality: Dwyane Wade Gets Real on A’ja Wilson’s MVP, Big 3 Heat Legacy & Class of 2025 Hall of Fame
In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade and Bob link back up after the summer to swap stories and talk hoops. Dwyane shares memories of his first AAU trip with the Illinois Warriors, flying for the first time and learning from a young Darius Miles on how to handle the spotlight. They dive into his recent Hall of Fame weekend—from honoring Kobe with the Redeem Team, to presenting Carmelo Anthony alongside Allen Iverson, and standing on stage for Miami Heat owner Micky Arison. Off the court, Dwyane opens up about landing his own fragrance campaign with Aramis—something he dreamed of in his 20s but is now enjoying at 43. The guys also give flowers to A’ja Wilson for her fourth MVP and to Paige Bueckers for a standout rookie season, while praising Bam Adebayo’s role in Wilson’s story as “a hooper’s dream.” The episode closes with Dwyane breaking down what it really takes to win a championship—how it’s about covering weaknesses, surviving the dark hours, and why winning is “not for everybody.” Music Credit: Khari Mateen. What We Discussed:00:00 Introduction 01:01 The Timeout Recap01:45 Checkin With Dwade 03:06 First Plane Trip04:52 Dwade Praises Darius Miles07:39 Checkin With Bob14:20 Different Energies At The NBA HOF18:42 Dwade Presents Carmelo Into The Hall Of Fame 23:18 Aramis Fragrance 32:06 Bam Presents A'ja With Her Fourth MVP36:38 Rookie Of The Year: Paige Bueckers42:03 The New Access49:38 The Nate Smith Basketball Hall Of Fame54:32 The Bears Win Against The Cowboy55:45 The Cowboys Documentary 58:46 What Media Life Is Like For Dwade 1:01:09 Military Training Camp1:06:01 The Mountain Top1:10:14 Dwade Responds To Rudy1:15:26 Hole In One AnniversarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Revealing the Truth: Stop Saying the 2006 Finals Was Rigged Mark Cuban!
In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade and Bob cover everything from the 2006 Finals controversy to the rise of Linsanity. Wade sets the record straight on Mark Cuban’s “rigged” claims, highlighting the Heat’s resilience, Pat Riley’s leadership, and the value of veterans like Gary Payton. He reflects on the 2011 rematch with Dallas, the importance of veteran presence in young teams, and how injuries changed the course of stars like T-Mac, Yao, and Brandon Roy. The crew also looks back at Wade’s redemption in the 2008 Olympics, the Heat shutting down Jeremy Lin’s historic run, and the lessons Wade applies to marriage and longevity, inspired by Ice T. Music Credit: Khari Mateen. What We Discussed: 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Dwayne Wade & Gabrielle Union’s 11th Anniversary 03:50 Don’t Ask Dwade About Marriage Tips! 06:23 NBA 2011 Rematch 17:42 Message from Dwade 19:50 Importance Of Veterans In The NBA 22:59 Careers Impacted By Injuries 29:00 Linsanity: Jeremy Lin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mario F*cking Chalmers!
In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane and Bob jump from everyday stories into the game they love. They celebrate Mario Chalmers as a fearless big-shot maker who turned the “Big Three” into the “Big Four,” and break down the impact of Ice Cube’s Big3 League—reviving careers, selling out arenas, and showcasing talent like Michael Beasley at his best. They also highlight the WNBA’s growth, from Paige Bueckers’ inspiring comeback to Caitlin Clark’s rise, and look ahead to the Hall of Fame as Dwyane reflects on honoring legends and enjoying the brotherhood of hoop talk. The episode rounds out with family milestones, self-care routines, and life off the court—blending basketball’s past, present, and future with real-life perspective. Music Credit: Khari Mateen. What We Discussed: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Dwade's At The Dentist For A Clean Over 03:23 Mario Chalmer —That's What He Do! 08:59 NBA Big Three 14:27 Paige Bueckers' Incredible Season 17:14 NBA Hall Of Fame 19:14 Summer's Over See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Legends Unite: Basketball, Branding, and Brotherhood with Dwyane Wade, D’Angelo Russell, and Vince Carter
Live from Fanatics Fest, The Timeout crew—Dwyane Wade, D. Wright, and Chris Johnson—team up with The Backyard’s D’Angelo Russell and Logan Linkmire for their first-ever on-stage show. The conversation hits everything that matters: identity, legacy, creativity, and life beyond the game. D’Angelo talks about the emotion behind his first signature shoe, the meaning of “ice in my veins,” and what he’s learned about being a true professional. D. Wade reflects on building brands, redefining partnership, and how golf and wine became tools for connection. Vince Carter joins with stories of staying in the league into his 40s, honoring promises to his mom, and giving back through thoughtful mentorship. Each guest closes with one word that anchors their daily life—real talk, raw moments, and two Hall of Famers on stage. Music Credit: Khari Mateen What We Discussed: 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Timeout In The Backyard 02:22 The Timeout With Dwyane Wade 03:15 Dwade & D'Angelo Partner Up 07:10 Golf Will Humble You! 09:52 The Energy Between Dwade & D'Angelo 11:37 What's Next For Dwade?! 13:35 Motivation Between Our Partnership 17:50 D'Angelo On How He Feels Coming Back To Brooklyn 21:04 D'Angelo Performance On Court 22:47 Vince Carter In The Building! 26:46 Holding Basketball To High Standard 27:45 Vince Carter POV On His Career Run 32:52 Vince Carter: When I Stopped Thinking About My "Now" 34:33 Vince Carter: Mental Toughness It Took 38:56 One Word Daily Practices From The Fellas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dwyane Wade sits down with pioneers in sports, fashion, music, and business for an intimate conversation about their origins, and the reasons they keep pushing to innovate. These are all-time greats talking through memorable moments from their careers, telling intimate, behind-the-scenes anecdotes that we never saw in the press, journeys, struggles, triumphs, and that shared excitement as they push forward to their next challenge.
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