Backseat Ballers
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Podcast Overview
<p>Backseat Ballers<span> features real, unfiltered conversations with people who have built something meaningful. In each on-the-road episode, guests share the life experiences, setbacks, defining moments, and personal challenges that shaped who they are today. The show explores resilience, ambition, identity, and the turning points that transform lives—one ride at a time.</span></p>
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Publishing Since
12/18/2025
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April 23, 2026
After Losing Everything in Subprime Mortgages… He Built an Oil Company
He was making millions in subprime mortgages—until the 2008 financial crisis wiped out his entire industry.In this episode of Backseat Ballers, Steve Blackwell, co-founder of Invito Energy Partners, breaks down what it was like to lose his career at 36, go years with no income, and rebuild from scratch in oil and gas. From running massive teams in finance to starting over with no clear path, this is a real look at what happens when everything you built disappears—and what it takes to come back.
March 26, 2026
He Quit His Job at 45 to Bet on Himself
Dewayne spent over 20 years working in the insurance industry before making a decision many people never do: leaving the security of a steady job at 45 to bet on himself and become a business owner. In this episode of Backseat Ballers, we talk about what it really takes to walk away from stability, build something from the ground up, and navigate the challenges that come with entrepreneurship later in life.This conversation goes far beyond business. Dewayne shares his story of growing up in Arkansas, losing his father at 15, serving in the Marine Corps, and eventually building a career in insurance before deciding to take the leap into entrepreneurship. We also talk about the realities of starting and scaling a business, the mindset shift required to leave W2 life, navigating racism in both corporate America and business, and why relationships and networking became critical to his success.If you’ve ever thought about leaving your job, starting a business, or betting on yourself later in life, this episode is an honest look at what that journey really looks like.
February 11, 2026
He Risked $50,000 at 21… Then Faced the Hardest Fight of His Life
At 21 years old, he borrowed $37,500 and put $12,500 down to break into the high-stakes world of commodities trading. Inside the 1980s Kansas City wheat pits, one mistake could cost you everything. He didn’t just survive — he rose to Chairman of the Exchange. hen life hit harder than the markets ever could.After surviving kidney cancer, he lost his wife to H1N1 at just 36 years old — leaving him to raise two young kids alone. What followed wasn’t about money. It was about responsibility, discipline, and becoming both dad and mom overnight.This is a story about risk, resilience, fatherhood, and what real strength actually looks like.
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- What is Backseat Ballers?
<p>Backseat Ballers<span> features real, unfiltered conversations with people who have built something meaningful. In each on-the-road episode, guests share the life experiences, setbacks, defining moments, and personal challenges that shaped who they are today. The show explores resilience, ambition, identity, and the turning points that transform lives—one ride at a time.</span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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