

Road Trippin’
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Real players. Real stories. Real basketball. Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, Kendrick Perkins and Allie Clifton deliver unfiltered conversations and championship insights only teammates can share. The longest-running player podcast still going!
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Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 13min
QUIT School for NBA? John Wall RETIRES, Kyrie the FARMER & Giannis SLAPS Teammate!
The Road Trippin’ crew EXPLODES as Kendrick Perkins declares public school “wastes 3 hours daily” and demands kids choose prep school or fall “behind the eight ball” in a heated debate with Channing Frye, Richard Jefferson (joining from London), and almost-teacher Allie Clifton! The crew also reacts to John Wall’s emotional retirement after 13 NBA seasons, Kyrie Irving’s wild Twitch reveal about becoming “one of the biggest farmers ever” with holistic wellness villages, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s SHOCKING viral slap on his Greek teammate, plus Perk & Channing share untold locker room fight stories!Listen on audio: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comedian-gary-owen-on-diddy-parties-fixing-nba-all/id1195897108?i=1000721082872 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TPvnfopcZyACaJKKNcG6Y?si=xh_FbmdaQ92dLWEjM0dkTA Follow Road Trippin' on socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinpod X - https://x.com/roadtrippinpod Follow Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ Follow Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ Follow Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ Follow Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ Produced by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/

Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 9min
NBA Gambling CRISIS: Arenas ARRESTED, Beasley EVICTED, MPJ’s “STUPID” TAKE + Perk DESTROYS Stephen A
The Road Trippin’ crew reacts to the NBA’s latest gambling news with Gilbert Arenas’ poker arrest, Malik Beasley’s eviction and federal gambling probe, and Michael Porter Jr’s “stupid” comments about rigging games for betting profits. Kendrick Perkins and Channing Frye also tear apart MPJ’s overblown death threat claims, destroy Stephen A’s take on Eastern Conference teams being disrespected on Christmas schedule, and Perk shares an insane home invasion story for the very first time! Listen on audio:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comedian-gary-owen-on-diddy-parties-fixing-nba-all/id1195897108?i=1000721082872 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TPvnfopcZyACaJKKNcG6Y?si=xh_FbmdaQ92dLWEjM0dkTA Follow Road Trippin' on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinpodX - https://x.com/roadtrippinpod Follow Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ Follow Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ Follow Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ Follow Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ Produced by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/

Aug 7, 2025 • 54min
Comedian Gary Owen on Diddy Parties, Fixing NBA All-Star Game & Getting REJECTED by John Stockton
On this edition of Road Trippin' we are joined by legendary comedian Gary Owen! We talk about playing against John Stockton, being a father of six children, his career as a comic, and his WILD ideas for the NBA and WNBA All-Star Games.Listen on audio: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perk-rj-dismantle-daryl-moreys-lakers-2020-fake-ring/id1195897108?i=1000719848662 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tmoUT4sHz3SqxKJCCKMWX?si=2CRwqthAQMyJxG5sj9AuAA Follow Road Trippin' on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinpod X - https://x.com/roadtrippinpod Follow Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ Follow Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ Follow Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ Follow Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/Talent booking by Res Entertainment, Inc. Produced by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/

Aug 5, 2025 • 53min
Has Embiid LOST His Love for the Game? + KD & LeBron WRONG About Small Guards! | PERK UNPLUGGED
On this episode of Perk Unplugged, we are joined by Rashad Phillips aka Yoda! We discuss KD And LeBron's takes on smaller guards, the concerns about Joel Embiid, and even talk a little football with Jalen Hurts and Micah Parsons.Follow Road Trippin' on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinpod X - https://x.com/roadtrippinpod Follow Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ Follow Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ Follow Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ Follow Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ Produced by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/

Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 6min
Perk & RJ DISMANTLE Daryl Morey’s Lakers 2020 ‘Fake Ring’ Claims + Marcus Morris Arrest EXPLAINED
On today's episode of Road Trippin', the crew breaks down Daryl Morey's "asterisk" comments about the 2020 Championship from the Bubble, the latest on Jonathan Kuminga's standoff with the Golden State Warriors, and make our case for the best player to never win a championship. Perk also offers up some insight on Marcus Morris's arrest, and gives us his experience as a former gambler. Follow Road Trippin' on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinpod X - https://x.com/roadtrippinpod Follow Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ Follow Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ Follow Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ Follow Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ Produced by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/

Jul 29, 2025 • 27min
Perk Unplugged: Skinny Luka for MVP, Pelicans Got Next Jokić?! & Ravens Winning Super Bowl!
On this edition of Road Trippin’s Perk Unplugged, Kendrick Perkins goes OFF on Luka Dončić’s jaw-dropping transformation making him Perk’s MVP favorite, explains why the Lakers & LeBron James are LEGIT title contenders, and calls out everyone disrespecting the Pelicans after drafting Derik Queen. Perk also crowns the Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl champs with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, and reminds everyone to stay outta shark-infested waters and off cruises!Follow Road Trippin' on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinpod X - https://x.com/roadtrippinpod Follow Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ Follow Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ Follow Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ Follow Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ Produced by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/

Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 4min
Shaq TORCHES Rudy Gobert (AGAIN!), Kerr’s Kuminga Problem + HOF News for Channing!?
On this edition of Road Trippin', Rich, Allie and Perk cover Shaq hating on Rudy Gobert, and the Warriors neglecting Jonathan Kuminga, and LeBron going after weird AI. We also discuss the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul, and if their aging roster can possibly make the playoffs.Follow Road Trippin' on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinpod X - https://x.com/roadtrippinpod Follow Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ Follow Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ Follow Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ Follow Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ Produced by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/

Jul 20, 2025 • 26min
Perk Unplugged: Marcus Smart Lakers' Missing Piece? Draymond vs. Kenyon Martin & STOP the Kobe Disrespect
Perk is BACK to discuss the big news around the NBA! We cover Marcus Smart joining the Lakers, Kobe Bryant's Legacy, and how many players were REALLY better than Draymond Green.Listen on audio:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-trippin/id1195897108 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q4qqC6UxoTB09ePc14AbB?si=a1420bdfdcfa442e Follow Road Trippin' on socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinpod X - https://x.com/roadtrippinpod Follow Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ Follow Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/Follow Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/Follow Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/Produced by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/

Jul 16, 2025 • 51min
Summer League Reunion: Lakers Want LeBron GONE, Giannis Staying PUT & Ant Ready to Bolt?
On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew is all here in Vegas to discuss LeBron potentially returning to Cleveland, the latest on Giannis, and whether or not Anthony Edwards will leave if he doesn't reach the Finals. Plus some fun stories about being LeBron's teammate, and the circumstances of how Perk learned to shoot as a kid. Listen on audio: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q4qqC6... Follow Road Trippin' on socials: Instagram - / roadtrippin TikTok - / roadtrippinpod X - https://x.com/roadtrippinpod Follow Richard - / richardajeffersonFollow Perk - / kendrickperkins Follow Channing - / channingfrye Follow Allie - / al.clifton Produced by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/

Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 6min
Summer League Special: LeBron to Cleveland?! Why Team USA WON’T Win GOLD & Bronny vs Flagg Breakdown
The Road Trippin’ crew goes live from NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center as Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, and Allie Clifton debate whether LeBron James should return to Cleveland for one final championship run and break down Cooper Flagg’s impressive Summer League debut. The guys also share never-before-told Summer League fight stories, feelings on the NBA’s massive contract extensions, why the Warriors will blow it up, and why Team USA WON’T win gold at the 2028 Olympics.Listen on audio: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q4qqC6... Follow Road Trippin' on socials:Instagram - / roadtrippin TikTok - / roadtrippinpod X - https://x.com/roadtrippinpod Follow Richard - / richardajefferson Follow Perk - / kendrickperkins Follow Channing - / channingfrye Follow Allie - / al.clifton Produced by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/