Courtside Forever

About Courtside Forever

Courtside Forever is a podcast for parents swept up in the circus of everyday problems who, despite the world’s best efforts, are still dedicated to seeking intentional moments with their kids. I’m your host, Ryan Rucker, and each week, I will bring you a new episode made for you. We’ll keep it brief for some weeks, diving into a specific topic such as Youth Sports or Paternity Leave in America. These 15-20 minute episodes will focus on overarching themes, statistics, and practical next steps parents can take. In other weeks, we’ll extend our conversations, inviting parents in sports, business, and other industries to look at how they center parenthood in their lives and touch on our inevitable struggles while building a career, business, and future. Whether you’re a dad or mom or thinking of stepping into the role someday, Courtside Forever is a podcast that aims to recenter the world we’re building for our kids. In 2024, The United States of America declared parenting a public health crisis, citing the way society is set up for the reason we struggle. In the document created by the US Department of Health and Services Department, Parents Under Pressure, Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy stated, “Raising children is sacred work. It should matter to all of us. And the health and well-being of those who are caring for our children should matter to us as well.” In 2020, I hosted and produced the 8-episode docuseries Complicated Fatherhood, where I spent each episode speaking to my biological dad to understand how his absence from my life affected my Fatherhood. Since wrapping the podcast, I knew I wanted to get back into podcasting, and Courtside Forever is a continuation of my mantra to be ever present in my daughters’ lives. On Courtside Forever, we’ll have fun, get serious, tell stories, and work to focus on the only thing that matters because, as parents, we’ve got the best seats in the house. Let’s enjoy them.

Publisher

Ryan Rucker

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Nov 2020

Latest episode

3 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Jun 2025

   When You're In The Golden Days | Episode 29

   The host reflects on the Indiana Pacers' NBA Finals appearance and emphasizes the importance of cherishing present moments, recognizing that past golden days are often longed for.

2. 

   20 May 2025

   Slick, Nancy, and the Telethon That Saved the Indiana Pacers | Episode 28

   The host discusses how Slick Leonard and Nancy Leonard spearheaded a telethon that rescued the Indiana Pacers from financial ruin in 1977, highlighting their lasting impact on the team and the city; this is an informative episode.

3. 

   14 May 2025

   Casey Lewis - Founder of Soccer Unleashed | Episode 27

   Casey Lewis, founder of Soccer Unleashed, discusses how parents determine if their child is ready for competitive soccer, including evaluating interest, skill, and family commitment in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Courtside Forever

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Casey Lewis
• Jen Cohen Crompton
• Tanya Hayles
• Jerica Williams
• Lindsey Konchar

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

42 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

26

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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