The Why with Dwyane Wade

May 24 2024 19 ep. 61 mins 104
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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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The Wine Down: Dwyane Wade Sr. vs. Jr.

May 24 2024 97 mins  
Dwyane and his father have an incredibly revealing conversation about their relationship. Fights, his father's drinking and credit issues, and why Dwyane moved out at just 16 years old. They talk about the playoffs, the Anthony Edwards comparisons, and respect for Tom Crean. They also get into the success of the WNBA, the Chicago Sky, and A'ja Wilson's new sneakers. See omnystudio

Spiritual Friendship with Jay Shetty

May 15 2024 74 mins  
Dwyane sits down with bestselling author, podcast host and life coach, Jay Shetty to discuss his time living as a monk, transitioning his learnings to the "real world" and what he does when he is with his friends. The two talk about how to practice stillness in life, spiritual awakening as well as understanding yourself and others. They also get into their passions for movies, vide

Coming out of Retirement with Bob Iger

May 08 2024 71 mins  
Dwyane and Bob Iger discuss Bob's return as Disney CEO after his retirement, the guilt of focusing on career over family, the motivation to push yourself every day and dealing with the scrutiny of being a public figure in today's world. They also get into legacy, leadership, fatherhood and Bob's strong connections to the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wine Down: Team USA, Hall-of-Fame Class, WNBA Draft, Biggie and Tupac

May 01 2024 95 mins  
On the latest episode of the Wine Down podcast, Dwyane talks with Bob and his chef about the Team USA squad for the upcoming Olympics, the new Hall-of-Fame class with Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups, the loaded WNBA Draft and they even get into what-ifs about Biggie and Tupac.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wine Down: Talking Heat Culture, Oscars, Nail Painting and Terry Crews

Apr 19 2024 55 mins  
On this special episode of the Wine Down podcast, Dwyane talks with Bob about the differences between Heat Culture and the rest of the NBA, the rise of Women's basketball, his Oscars night fashion, why he decided to start painting his nails and the real story of the Terry Crews controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My GOAT with Candace Parker

Mar 27 2024 80 mins  
Episode 8, Dwyane talks with his good friend, 3-time WNBA Champion, 2-Time WNBA MVP, 2-time NCAA Champion and 2-time AP Female Athlete of the Year, Candace Parker. They discuss why Candace loved Allen Iverson growing up and how it impacted her game, her relationship with her brothers and why she never learned to accept losing, what the legendary Coach Pat Summitt did to make Candac

Fashion, Freedom and Acceptance with Donatella Versace

Mar 20 2024 51 mins  
Episode 8, Dwyane and fashion icon Donatella Versace sit down to discuss how they met, began working together and why she choose Dwyane for her campaign. They talk about acceptance for Dwyane's daughter Zaya and how Dwyane and his family have been embraced by the LGBTQ+ community. Dwyane also asks if he can walk in one of Donatella's upcoming shows!See omnystudio.com/listener for p

The Best of the Wine Down

Mar 13 2024 45 mins  
A special opportunity to listen to the best of Dwyane's behind the scenes podcast called the Wine Down. Dwyane and his friend Bob Metelus discuss a wide range of things including Dwyane's intense competition with Kobe Bryant, what Shaq did to help him become a superstar, how he figured out how to play with LeBron James, dealing with becoming the leader of his family at a young age

The Point God, Chris Paul

Feb 28 2024 118 mins  
Episode 7, Dwyane has an intimate conversation with 12-time NBA All-Star and one of his closest friends, the Point God, Chris Paul. The two discuss the traumatic night Chris's grandfather was killed and how Chris scored 61 points in an emotional high school game to honor him. They reveal that Chris, Dwyane, LeBron James and Pat Riley had discussed a trade for Chris to come join the

Miami Mt. Rushmore and Club LIV Celebrations with David Grutman

Feb 21 2024 44 mins  
Episode 6, Dwyane talks with his long-time friend and hospitality entrepreneur David Grutman. Grutman is known as the King of Miami Nightlife for opening LIV nightclub at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel and is the founder of Goot Hospitality which owns restaurants, hotels, bars and nightclubs all over Miami and the world. The two friends discuss the keys to success in Miami, w