The Lowlights Podcast

In the season one finale of Lowlights, Gevin and Dave kick things off with a big announcement about the future of the show. Then, Gevin sits down with former US Senator Jon Tester for a candid conversation about politics, resilience, and life after the Senate. To close out the season, Gevin and Dave switch gears to the gridiron, breaking down their predictions and storylines for the 2025 NFL seaso...

In this episode, we’re doubling down on the NFL talk and adding a dash of baseball from across the globe. First, Gevin flips the script and interviews Dave about what it was like to catch a baseball game in Japan. Then, former NFL coach and bestselling author Daron K. Roberts joins the guys to share lessons from the sidelines, tell stories of rejection that helped him find his purpose, and explain...

On this month's Lowlights Reels episode, Gevin recaps his favorite moments from recent interviews with David Litt, Chuck Rocha, Governor Jay Inslee, and Representative Chris Deluzio. Before getting into it, Gevin breaks down the biggest sports news from the past week, including the sale of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun and the induction of the newest Pro Football Hall of Fame class. He also reflects...

On this episode, Dave talks with Congressman Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania for a wide-ranging conversation about service, sports, and what he calls “economic patriotism.” Rep. Deluzio talks about pitching in the Congressional Baseball Game, his time at the U.S. Naval Academy, and his fight for working families in Washington. After the interview, Dave and Gevin go head-to-head in a high-stakes triv...

On this episode, the guys sit down with former Washington Governor Jay Inslee and 2020 presidential candidate for a wide-ranging conversation about sports, politics, and why he still believes we can win the fight against climate change. He reflects on winning his high school state basketball championship, shares what it was like fouling President Obama during a legendary White House pickup game, a...

In this episode of Lowlights, Gevin sits down with political strategist, author, and former labor organizer Chuck Rocha to learn about his journey from single father to sought-after strategist, and from working in a rubber tire factory in East Texas to running one of the most successful political consulting firms in the country. He opens up about his fitness journey (he hasn't missed a workout in...

Former Obama speechwriter and bestselling author David Litt joins Lowlights to talk about what happens when things go hilariously wrong—on stage, on the page, and in the Atlantic Ocean. We dive into his new book, It’s Only Drowning, which chronicles how his pandemic-era struggles with mental health led him to pick up surfing with an unlikely buddy. From speech fails to surf fails, this one’s about...

Happy Fourth of July from the Lowlights Podcast! In this episode, Gevin and Dave go guest-free and fireworks-heavy, recapping the best moments from their first 12 episodes and playing some trivia games. In Highlights, Gevin talks about going to Yankee Stadium (Dave boos), while Dave bids an emotional farewell to the Celtics’ Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. Then it’s game time: the guys face o...

On this episode of Lowlights, Gevin and Dave talk to former U.S. Secretary of Education and professional basketball player Arne Duncan. Arne reflects on his childhood in Chicago, shares what it’s really like to play basketball with President Obama, and discusses his powerful work to reduce gun violence on the South Side through community-based intervention and opportunity. In Highlights, the guys...

In this baseball-themed Father’s Day episode of Lowlights, Gevin and Dave are joined by former pro catcher turned advocate, producer, and director Matt Paré. They talk about how he stayed positive while playing a “game of failure,” navigated challenges with his father, made the transition from athlete to activist, and now uses storytelling to change the game off the field. During the Highlights se...

In this special Men’s Mental Health Month edition of Lowlights, Gevin and Dave sit down with former Nebraska Cornhusker and NFL player Jerrell Pippens for a powerful conversation about life after football, the importance of mental health, and how he’s working to redefine himself as an actor. After the interview, Dave shares the saga of a rodent who’s taken up residence in his car. The guys break d...

In this episode, the guys talk to retired pro football player Chris Carr about his unlikely journey from growing up with a single mother in Reno, Nevada, to starting in the NFL. Chris opens up about how he dealt with the intense pressure of college and pro football, made big plays in big moments, and continues to channel his fighting spirit as an immigration lawyer today. And he dishes about what...

For this special Memorial Day episode, Gevin and Dave talk to Rashad King — their youngest and tallest guest to date — about growing up as a military brat. Rashad opens up about the discipline his parents' military service instilled in him, what it was like to move every few years, and how he tries to represent himself with pride on and off the court. Before getting into the interview, Gevin and D...

In this episode, the guys sit down with the remarkable Leland Melvin—former NFL wide receiver turned NASA astronaut—for an unforgettable conversation about perseverance, purpose, and finding your own “man in the yellow hat.” From the locker room to low Earth orbit, Melvin’s story is one of grit, grace, and making the most of second chances. In Highlights, Dave breaks down the latest twists in the...

This week, the guys chat with retired safety John Booty about growing up in East Texas as the "knee baby" of his family, how he beat the odds to make it to the NFL, and how he stayed grounded during his 8-year playing career. It’s an emotional and inspirational conversation that runs a little longer than usual—for good reason.  Before their interview with John, Dave provides a tearful update on hi...

In this episode, the guys talk with Detroit Lions long snapper Hogan Hatten about his path to the NFL and how getting benched as a starting linebacker in college led him to one of football’s most specialized—and pressure-packed—positions. Hatten shares what it takes to succeed in a role most fans overlook and opens up about a recent illness that almost took him out. Before the interview, Dave puts...

In this episode, Gevin and Dave are joined by former NFL punter, activist, and author Chris Kluwe for a candid conversation about sports, free speech, and athlete activism. Kluwe opens up about his recent arrest for civil disobedience, shares why he’s never been afraid to take a stand despite the risks that come with protest, and calls on current superstars to follow his example. Before getting in...

In this episode, Dave and Gevin sit down with Oliver Luck—former NFL quarterback, NCAA and XFL executive, and yes, Andrew Luck’s dad—to learn about how he coped with losing his starting QB job on the Oilers to future Hall of Famer Warren Moon and how he prepared himself while in the league for one of the most successful post-playing careers ever. Before getting into the interview, Gevin and Dave h...

In episode two of Lowlights, Gevin and Dave talk about Rory McIlroy's Masters win, Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking goal, and some heartbreaking news about the impact of the mental health crisis on professional athletes. They are joined by New England Patriot Truman Jones to discuss his transition from Harvard to the NFL, including how he fought his way from the practice squad to the active roster...

Welcome to Lowlights, a podcast about overcoming challenges in sports and life. Hosts Gevin Reynolds and Dave Cavell talk to the world's best athletes about some of their lowest moments and how they overcame them. In this first episode, Gevin and Dave talk to a man widely known now as former Congressman Colin Allred, but who not long ago was known as Tennessee Titan Colin Allred, undrafted linebac...