Category: Podcast Episodes
Keep Going: Voices That Remind Us Why We Don’t Quit (Part 1)
In this episode of “Shooting It Straight,” hosts Randy Black and Coach Jim Clayton delve into the theme of resilience, exploring how life lessons from the court translate into real-world success. They discuss the importance of showing up when life gets tough and pushing through adversity. The episode features a…
Laughing Through Life’s Challenges: A Conversation with Brad Miller
In this episode of “Shooting It Straight,” hosts Randy Black and Jim Clayton dive into the theme of resilience with special guest Dr. Brad Miller, host of the “Cancer and Comedy” podcast. Brad shares his inspiring journey of overcoming prostate cancer through humor, faith, and his ACTS plan—Action, Connect, Think,…
The Big Break: How Adversity Shaped a Life
In this episode of “Shooting It Straight,” hosts Randy Black and Coach Jim Clayton delve into a powerful story of resilience and determination. Jim shares his personal journey from a life-threatening accident at the age of 12, where he broke multiple vertebrae and faced the possibility of never walking again,…
The Bounce Back Mentality (Part 2)
In this episode of “Shooting It Straight,” hosts Randy Black and Jim Clayton dive deep into the concept of resilience, exploring how it can be taught and developed intentionally. They discuss the common misconceptions about resilience, emphasizing that it’s not an innate trait but a skill that can be cultivated…
The Bounce Back Mentality (Part 1)
In this episode of “Shooting It Straight,” hosts Randy Black and Jim Clayton delve into the concept of resilience, exploring the “bounce back mentality” that is crucial in both sports and life. Jim shares his personal journey with stage four colon cancer, illustrating how he applied his coaching mindset to…
Why Are We Shooting It Straight?
Welcome to the debut episode of “Shooting It Straight,” where hosts Randy Black and Jim Clayton embark on a journey to translate life lessons from the basketball court into real-world success. Jim, a seasoned coach and mentor, shares his extensive background in education and coaching, emphasizing the importance of learning…
Shooting It Straight! (Original) Trailer
Shooting It Straight! is a podcast where sports wisdom meets real-life motivation. Hosted by basketball coaching legend Jim Clayton and educator/tech specialist Randy Black, each episode draws practical life lessons from the court and beyond—helping you Believe, Achieve, and Motivate. Whether you’re chasing goals, overcoming obstacles, or just need a…