Co-Hosted

Payton Dunn
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Co-Hosted is a weekly podcast bringing you real, unfiltered conversations with athletes across Arkansas. New episodes drop every Thursday, featuring current and former athletes as they share their journeys, challenges, and what it truly takes to compete at the next level. From behind-the-scenes stories to mindset and life beyond the game, Co-Hosted gives you a perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.

  1. Jul 2

    How I Started My Own Collective | The Payton Dunn Story | Co-Hosted

    In this special solo episode of Co-Hosted, Payton Dunn tells his story in his own words for the first time — how a veteran with no full-time job and a chip on his shoulder built a fan-run NIL collective from scratch after watching Arkansas football fall apart. From losing to Memphis, to filing paperwork the day Notre Dame embarrassed the Hogs, to convincing athletes to trade a piece of their check for real fan engagement — Payton walks through the whole journey. He gets honest about what he learned, why fans deserve a seat at the table in the NIL era, and why he's now stepping away to build something bigger and more national with Rally Point Media. This episode also marks a transition for Co-Hosted. Payton is currently developing a documentary on the state of NIL and college sports, with a goal of interviewing around 40 people across the space to tell the full story of where college athletics is headed. In this episode: Why the Memphis and Notre Dame losses lit the fireBuilding a fan-run collective from scratch with no blueprintThe dollar-a-week idea and why the barrier to entry mattersWhat he learned helping athletes tell their stories and build their brandsWhy fans deserve a voice in the NIL eraThe move from Choose Arkansas to Rally Point Media and going nationalA first look at the upcoming NIL documentaryCo-Hosted drops on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Hosted by Payton Dunn. Presented by Rally Point Media.

  2. Jun 25

    Sutton Smith: Atlanta to Arkansas, Wearing #5 & Putting On for the State | Co-Hosted

    Payton Dunn sits down with Arkansas Razorbacks running back Sutton Smith — an Atlanta native who followed Coach Silverfield from Memphis to Fayetteville and now wears the legendary number five once worn by Darren McFadden. Sutton opens up about what that number means to him, the pressure of carrying that legacy, his underdog mentality and advice for young athletes navigating NIL, going from playing against the Hogs to playing for them, and why playing Georgia in week three means everything to him. Plus — the viral 82-0 NBA draft game, hot takes on the season, and an 85 yard touchdown answer to the dating life question. Topics covered: Following Coach Silverfield from Memphis to ArkansasWearing number five and carrying the Darren McFadden legacyHis underdog mentality and advice for young athletes on NILGoing from playing against the Hogs to playing for themBall security and what fans can expect this seasonThe late night Utah game and early Georgia matchupPlaying his hometown Georgia in week threeThe viral 82-0 NBA draft gameHot takes, quick hits, and rapid fire Co-Hosted drops every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Hosted by Payton Dunn. Presented by Rally Point Media.

  3. Jun 18

    Jabari Bush: Houston to Jonesboro, Family at A-State & Coming Back From Injury | Co-Hosted

    Payton Dunn sits down with Arkansas State tight end Jabari Bush — a Houston native heading into year three at A-State who shares the field with his sister on the volleyball team, battled back from one of the worst injuries you can get, and is laser focused on building his legacy over chasing a paycheck. Jabari opens up about choosing Arkansas State over Hawaii, the mental side of recovering from injury, studying cybersecurity, building chemistry with new quarterback Trey Owens, and why he believes athletes deserve NIL while keeping the game first. Plus — guessing his own NCAA Football video game ratings, hot takes on the SEC, and describing his dating life in football terms. Topics covered: Choosing Arkansas State over Hawaii out of HoustonHaving his sister on the A-State volleyball teamComing back from a major injury and the mental battle behind itStudying cybersecurity and why it ties into the future of sportsBuilding chemistry with new QB Trey OwensNIL at a Sun Belt program and Coach Jones on building your brandWhy athletes deserve NIL and revenue sharingGuessing his own NCAA Football ratingsQuick hits, hot takes, and rapid fire Co-Hosted drops every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Hosted by Payton Dunn. Presented by Rally Point Media.

  4. Jun 11

    Anthony Kennedy: Little Rock to Fayetteville, Flipping from Miami & Life as a Razorback| Co-Hosted

    Payton Dunn sits down with University of Arkansas freshman Anthony Kennedy — a Little Rock native who transferred four times in high school, committed to Miami, and then flipped to Arkansas when Coach Silverfield brought his staff to Fayetteville to build the program Anthony always dreamed of playing for. Fresh off his first spring ball in the SEC, Anthony opens up about the speed of the game at the next level, what NIL education looks like for freshmen at Arkansas, why he plays for the love of the game and not the money, and why Georgia is the game circled on his calendar. Plus — Guess the Teammate, hot takes on the college football playoff, and the most locked in answer to the dating life question we've gotten all season. Topics covered: Growing up in Little Rock and transferring four times in high schoolCommitting to Miami before flipping to Arkansas for Coach SilverfieldFirst spring ball in the SEC and adjusting to the speed of the gameNIL education and weekly presentations for Arkansas freshmenWhy he plays for the love of the gameHot takes on the SEC and college football playoffGuess the Teammate gameQuick hits and rapid fireCo-Hosted drops every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Hosted by Payton Dunn. Presented by Rally Point Media.

  5. Jun 4

    Ky Wright: Two Degrees, Four Surgeries & Chasing a National Title at Harding | Co-Hosted

    Payton Dunn sits down with Harding University football player Ky Wright — a Little Rock native who ran back a 90 yard touchdown in the D2 national championship game, earned two degrees while battling four surgeries including two heart surgeries, and is now interning with the North Texas strength staff while preparing for one final run at a national title. Ky opens up about growing up in Arkansas, what makes Harding's brotherhood different from every other program in the country, why he tries not to follow NIL news to stay grateful, and why Ferris State has a giant target on their back this season. Plus — the ultimate anime character battle bracket, hot takes on the college football playoff, and describing his dating life as a wing T quarterback and B back relationship. Topics covered: Running back a 90 yard touchdown in the D2 national championship gameEarning a bachelor's and two master's degrees while playing college footballTwo heart surgeries and two shoulder surgeries — and never quittingWhat makes Harding's brotherhood culture different from anywhere elseNIL at the D2 level and why he avoids comparing his situation to othersInterning with the North Texas strength staffHot take — would Harding beat a two and ten Arkansas teamAnime character battle bracket — Naruto, Goku, Luffy and moreCollege football playoff expansion hot takeQuick hits, rapid fire, and moreCo-Hosted drops every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Hosted by Payton Dunn. Presented by Rally Point Media.

  6. May 28

    Blake Brisker: Walk-On Safety, ROTC & Joining the Guard to Play for the Razorbacks | Co-Hosted

    Payton Dunn sits down with Arkansas Razorbacks safety Blake Brisker — a preferred walk-on from Argyle, Texas who joined the Arkansas National Guard to pay for school, kept texting the coaching staff all summer until they gave him a shot, and is now earning his place on one of the most talked about defenses in the SEC. Blake opens up about balancing football and ROTC, what the locker room culture looks like under Coach Silverfield compared to last year, why NIL didn't play any role in his recruitment, and what it feels like to grind next to guys making $250,000 while you're still on a walk-on deal. Plus — military vehicle identification, hot takes on Alabama and Texas, and going for it on fourth down in his dating life. Topics covered: Walking on at Arkansas after only D2 and FCS offersJoining the National Guard to pay for school before getting the PWO offerBalancing ROTC and SEC football at the same timeThe locker room culture shift under Coach SilverfieldBobby Petrino's impact on the programNIL as a walk-on and what motivates himMilitary vehicle identification gameHot takes, quick hits, and rapid fire Co-Hosted drops every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Hosted by Payton Dunn.

  7. May 21

    Josiah Clemons: Memphis Transfer, Following Coach Silverfield & Life as a Razorback OL | Co-Hosted

    Payton Dunn sits down with University of Arkansas offensive lineman Josiah Clements — a Memphis transfer who followed Coach Silverfield to Fayetteville, dropped 45 pounds since arriving in college, and is ready to make his mark on the Hill. Josiah opens up about growing up in Mississippi, why he turned down Mississippi State twice to follow his coaches, what the NIL situation looks like at Arkansas compared to Memphis, his thoughts on the spring game, and why LSU on his birthday is the game circled on his calendar. Plus — Famous Arkansans, hot takes on the hills of Fayetteville, and the most lockdown answer to the dating life question we've ever gotten. Topics covered: Growing up in Mississippi and getting recruitedCommitting to Memphis over Mississippi StateFollowing Coach Silverfield to Arkansas in the transfer portalDropping 45 pounds since arriving in collegeNIL at Memphis vs ArkansasThoughts on the Arkansas spring game and the defenseHow to actually enter the transfer portalFamous Arkansans game — Johnny Cash, Bill Clinton, Billy Bob ThorntonHot takes, quick hits, and rapid fireCo-Hosted drops every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Hosted by Payton Dunn.

  8. May 14

    Izzy Higginbottom: Life After Basketball & Fixing Arkansas Women's Hoops | Co-Hosted

    Payton Dunn sits down with Izzy Higginbottom — a four year Division One basketball player who started at Missouri, transferred to Arkansas State, and finished her career living out her childhood dream as a Razorback. Now she's back home coaching at Southside High School in Batesville and running a basketball camp with professional trainer Michael Mills. Izzy opens up about why she chose Arkansas over bigger money, what NIL actually looked like for women's basketball players, her honest take on where the Arkansas women's program is headed, and why she thinks college sports needs more regulation before things get out of hand. Plus — a brand new game called Bucket, hot takes on the transfer portal, and the most lockdown answer to the love life question we've ever gotten. Topics covered: Transferring from Missouri to Arkansas State to ArkansasWhy she chose the Razorbacks over bigger NIL moneyLife after college basketball at Oklahoma State and now coaching high schoolNIL and revenue sharing for women's basketballThe state of the Arkansas women's basketball programCollege sports heading in the wrong directionNCAA tournament expansion hot takeBucket game, quick hits, and rapid fireCo-Hosted drops every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Hosted by Payton Dunn.

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Co-Hosted is a weekly podcast bringing you real, unfiltered conversations with athletes across Arkansas. New episodes drop every Thursday, featuring current and former athletes as they share their journeys, challenges, and what it truly takes to compete at the next level. From behind-the-scenes stories to mindset and life beyond the game, Co-Hosted gives you a perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.

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  • Creator
    Payton Dunn
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Payton Dunn