Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it’s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can’t protect you from—and what it means to build a name of your own.
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Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it’s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can’t protect you from—and what it means to build a name of your own.
More Than My Last Name with Justin Johnson & Sydney Cheaney | Born To The Game Podcast
Born To The Game Podcast
57 minutes 33 seconds
5 months ago
More Than My Last Name with Justin Johnson & Sydney Cheaney | Born To The Game Podcast
In this episode of Born To The Game, Mariah & Temara sit down with Justin Johnson, son of NBA legend Eddie Johnson, and Sydney Cheaney, daughter of NBA great Calbert Cheaney — for a raw, deeply human conversation about identity, pressure, and growth. Justin opens up about the emotional weight of following in his father’s footsteps on the court — and the personal mental health battles he faced while trying to live up to a legacy. His story is one of honesty, healing, and learning to define success on his own terms. Sydney shares her journey of growing up always on the move, struggling to connect with genuine friendships, and learning to trust her own voice beyond the shadow of her last name. Together, their stories reflect the quiet battles so many legacy kids face — and the strength it takes to rise beyond expectation.
Born To The Game Podcast
Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it’s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can’t protect you from—and what it means to build a name of your own.
