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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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- Jun 24, 20261h 19m
How Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright Went From Miami Heat Teammates To Co-Founders
In this Timeout, Dwyane and Bob are joined by Dorell Wright and Jaysson Pena to talk about ACE Members Only, the golf and lifestyle brand Dwyane and Dorell built from a shared love of the game. The group discusses how a friendship that spans more than 20 years evolved into a business, the vision behind creating an exclusive golf community, and experiences ranging from Masters week to the Ryder Cup-style Ace Cup at Pebble Beach. They also dive into ACE’s partnerships with brands like Malbon and CAN, the importance of making golf more accessible, and how the Wade Family Foundation and Wright Legacy Foundation are helping introduce more young people to the sport. Along the way, Dwyane shares why golf has become such a meaningful part of his life and how the lessons it teaches extend far beyond the course. Music Credit: Khari Mateen. What We Discussed: 00:00 The Origin of ACE and the Importance of Giving Back 01:10 Introducing Jaysson Pena and the ACE Movement 02:53 Banter over Dorell’s Custom Vessel Golf Bag 04:15 Dwyane and Dorell’s Introduction to Golf 08:39 Describing the Mission of the ACE Brand 11:30 Merging Fashion and Lifestyle into Golf 18:29 A 20-Year Friendship Turned Business Partnership 27:00 Building the ACE Community and Leveraging VIP Access 36:12 Experiencing The Masters and the Evolution of Golf Culture 41:58 Partnering with Malbon 52:47 Pebble Beach, The Ace Cup, and Exclusive Membership 01:02:28 Integrating Aligned Brand Partners 01:05:00 Utilizing Foundations and Showing Up for the Youth 01:09:54 Advice to Youth: How Golf Mirrors Life 01:16:55 The ACE Members Only Elevator Pitch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jun 11, 202655 min
What It Takes to Win: D.Wade Checks In With Brotherhood Behind Miami’s First NBA Title
In this special episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob reunite the 2006 Miami Heat championship team to celebrate 20 years since the title. Shaq, Gary Payton, Alonzo Mourning, Udonis Haslem, Antoine Walker, and Dorell Wright all pull up for the conversation.The crew kicks off comparing themselves to current players, Shaq debates Wemby vs. Gobert for Zo, UD sees himself in Bam, and Dwyane calls Anthony Edwards his modern equivalent. Shaq opens up about sacrificing his numbers to empower Dwyane as the star, and admits his real motivation for winning was getting a ring before Kobe. Zo shares how a serious kidney illness made him take a massive pay cut just to get back and chase a title.They talk about Pat Riley taking over and immediately bringing accountability, defining roles, and forcing the team to actually know each other’s families. And they own being the most unserious championship team ever, 41 parties on the road, three hour practices, until Shaq convinced Riley to move practice to the afternoon.UD gets his flowers from everyone in the room for how he locked down Dirk Nowitzki, and Dwyane closes it out sharing that his whole motivation was making sure Shaq, Zo, and GP got the championships their legacies deserved. @MiamiHeatMusic Credit: Khari Mateen.What We Discussed:00:00 Introduction 00:37 Player Comparisons: Who Would You Be In Today’s Game?08:41 Shaq’s Arrival And Defining Roles In Miami 11:53 Motivations: Chasing Kobe And Closing Windows 15:55 Proving The Doubters Wrong 17:10 Role Players Stepping Up20:27: The Turning Point: When They Knew They Could Win It All24:49 Pay Riley Takes Over: Accountability And New Rotations 27:53 Changing The Culture: Forced Bonding And Pushing Back Practice 30:17 Work Hard, Play Hard: The “Unserious” Partying Team31:07 Hometown Hero34:32 A Tight-Knit Brotherhood: 100 Fights But No Grudges36:22 The Young Guy’s Perspective: Dorell Wright 38:15 Throwbacks: Draft Rivalries And The “Malik Allen Game”40:57 The Aftermath: How Winning The Championship Actually Felt 44:39 Gary Payton’s Decision To Come Back46:13 Doing It Their Way And The Bond They Share 48:32 D-Wade’s Motivation49:45 Collecting Debts: Shaq’s Unfulfilled Bentley Promise #MiamiHeat #Checkin #DwyaneWade #2006Champions #HeatNationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jun 5, 202640 min
Dwyane Wade on What Separates NBA Champions From Everyone Else
In this episode of The Timeout with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob Metelus preview the NBA Finals and break down one of the most intriguing matchups in years. Dwyane reflects on leading a team to the Finals in his third season and explains why Victor Wembanyama is facing a challenge few young stars have ever seen. They discuss New York's return to the Finals after decades of waiting, the front office moves that built this Knicks team, and why the Spurs' culture continues to produce contenders. The two also dive into Dylan Harper's breakout postseason, debate whether experience or confidence matters more in June, and explain why the "game within the game"—adjustments, composure, and mental toughness—often decides championships. Plus, Dwyane shares stories from a recent reunion with his 2006 championship teammates as he approaches the 20-year anniversary of his Finals MVP run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- May 29, 20268 min
How To Play Like D. Wade + Have A Championship Mindset
In this Timeout, Dwyane and Bob take fan questions on mental preparation, career what-ifs, and life on and off the court. Dwyane says the real separator between good and great was never physical, it was mental. He was always scouting defensive tendencies and anticipating plays before they happened. On thriving in today’s NBA, he calls it copy and paste, same career, maybe a few more threes. He opens up about using the 2008 season as a sanctuary during a painful public custody battle, channeling everything he couldn’t control off the court directly into his game. Also shares that he got a massage before every single game, not just for the body but to manage his anxiety and get his mind right. Closes with a golf analogy about how people obsess over fixing their swing while ignoring ball placement, his way of saying get the foundation right and everything else follows. Music Credit: Khari Mateen. What We Discussed: 0:00 Introduction 00:34 Playing In Today’s Era 01:05 Handling Injuries And Losing Seasons 02:39 Becoming A Student Of The Game 04:40 The Power Of Compartmentalization 06:29 Pre-Game Massages And Golf Soreness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- May 19, 20261h 1m
DWade & Udonis Haslem Break Down Wemby’s Mentality, SGA’s MVP & Cavs vs Knicks
In this episode of The Timeout with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob welcome Udonis Haslem to break down the playoffs. UD comes in with two stories that say everything about his championship mindset, playing through a broken finger in 2012 and snatching Jeremy Lin’s shoe out of Dwyane’s hand mid-game because he was “seeing red.” On the East, they focus on how Cleveland will try to wear down Jalen Brunson, the paint battle between Mobley, Allen, KAT, and Mitchell Robinson, and give Donovan Mitchell his flowers for bouncing back in Game 7. Out West, Dwyane says Wembanyama has no weaknesses on either end while UD breaks down why OKC’s trio of Holmgren, Jaylin Williams, and Hartenstein are built to handle him. They also debate Anthony Edwards walking off with eight minutes left and praise SGA’s back to back MVPs. Music Credit: Khari Mateen. What We Discussed: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Unbreakable Bond And Post-Retirement Collaboration 03:23 Knicks’ “Final Or Bust” Expectations 06:35 The Rest Vs Rust Debate In The Playoffs 09:16 Playing Through Pain: UD’s Broken Finger Story 10:57 Donovan Mitchell & The Cavaliers’ Game 7 Response 15:04 Transitioning To Media And Handling Player Reactions 19:15 Knicks Vs Cavaliers Matchup Breakdown 25:25 The Role Players & X Factor 30:10 Praising SGA’s Back To Back MVPs 35:31 The Wemby Effect On The Timberwolves 37:31 Debating Anthony Edwards Walking Off & The Jeremy Lin Shoe Story 44:14 Wemby Vs Chet & The Spurs Vs Thunder Matchup 52:42 Championship Desires & The Pain Of Winning 58:17 Dealing With Knicks Fans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- May 17, 202619 min
Dwyane Wade Reacts to Thunder Dynasty Comparisons & LeBron’s Future
In this episode of TimeOut with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane Wade and Bob Metelus explore the mental toughness and connectivity required to build a lasting legacy, specifically pointing to the Oklahoma City Thunder as a team exhibiting the professional rhythm and consistency of a championship contender. D.Wade posits that the "separator" in the NBA isn't just raw talent, but the ability to sustain excellence through the "slow burn" of the playoffs and the resilience to handle the "wrath" of high-stakes setbacks, as seen in his discussion of career longevity and the strategic growth of emerging dynasties. Wade breaks down why he believes the league is "destined" for a long-term rivalry between OKC and the San Antonio Spurs, noting that their consistency and role-definition set them apart from teams still searching for their identity. Drawing from his own storied career and the path of legends like LeBron James, he emphasizes that true NBA longevity is achieved through deep game study and the mental fortitude to "level up" when the pressure is highest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- May 15, 202621 min
D.Wade on LeBron’s Greatness, Embracing the Villain Role & Finding Purpose After Retirement
In this Timeout Q&A episode, Dwyane and Bob take fan questions covering nerves, career highlights, and life after the game. Dwyane says his nerves were never about preparation, always about performing for the people he loved most. He also revisits the Big Three villain era, the hostile crowds, the hate their families faced, and his appreciation for how LeBron handled that first game back in Cleveland. On his best years he picks three. The Kentucky triple-double at Marquette, winning the Finals in 2006, and 2008 coming back from multiple surgeries to have a monster individual season and win Olympic gold. He closes out on parenting his kids as future adults not property, and reflects on his Hall of Fame induction and building a full identity outside basketball over the last seven years. Music Credit: Khari Mateen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- May 12, 202630 min
Dwyane Wade Reacts to the Knicks’ Rise, Thunder Sweep & Anthony Edwards Taking Over
In this Timeout, Dwyane and Bob break down the playoffs with a focus on chemistry, coaching, and experience. Dwyane praises the Knicks’ defensive connectivity, compares Thibodeau’s impact to Pat Riley returning to Miami to bring discipline to a roster of “grown man knuckleheads,” and previews a physical Knicks and Pistons matchup. Out West, he breaks down why the injured Timberwolves have to lean on grit against a deep but inexperienced Spurs team, calls out Wembanyama going through the physical growing pains of playoff basketball, and shares advice he gave Anthony Edwards directly, stop getting caught on the sideline and bring the physicality on your drives. Dwyane also talks about his role in the Utah Jazz governing group, excited about the number two pick and building the right culture around Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen, and closes by telling impatient Heat fans to trust the front office to get Bam the help he needs. Music Credit: Khari Mateen. What We Discussed: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Knicks Vs 76ers Series And Fan Base 05:11 The Impact Of Coaching Changes 07:25 The Pat Riley Era 09:27 Potential Matchups: Detroit’s Physicality Vs New York And Cleveland 14:08 Defining Playoff Roles: Praising OKC And Erik Spoelstra 17:35 San Antonio Spurs Vs Minnesota Timberwolves 21:40 Mentoring Anthony Edwards Through Double Teams 25:30 Draft Lottery Reactions And The Future Of The Utah Jazz 27:35 Trusting The Miami Heat Front Office See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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