Ben Winston, the executive producer of “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” returns to The Vertical Podcast with J.J. Redick for a candid discussion.

The close friends discuss Redick’s desire to play for Team USA and how coach Mike Krzyzewski broke the news that he wasn’t selected to compete in the Rio Games. They also break down the value of an NBA title compared to an Olympic gold medal.

Redick and Winston also talk about their wives being pregnant and their friendship. They also make plans for Redick's return to rapping on a new show Winston is working on.

0:41: Four-on Four: Names Redick and his wife almost chose for their soon-to-be-born second son.

3:47: The positive reaction to Winston’s first appearance on the podcast.

5:06: How Redick adjusts to the freedom of the offseason from a social standpoint.

7:39: Would Redick have played in the Olympics if he had been selected?

13:05: DeAndre Jordan saying the gold medal is more important than an NBA title.

27:32: Winston producing the Tony Awards with Corden hosting.

28:25: The moment Winston realized Corden had real talent.

32:44: Winston’s frantic reaction to fake rumors of Redick being traded to Memphis during the draft.

36:45: How entering the final year of his contract impacts Redick.

40:51: The strangeness of American player salaries being public.

44:48: Winston’s objection to Redick claiming basketball requires more chemistry than any other sport.

56:22: Redick’s podcast plans with his wife giving birth this week, including Blake Griffin being on the show next week.

57:53: The future of Carpool Karaoke.

1:03:37: What Redick enjoys most about the podcast.

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