Category: College
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Ep. 27 Ulika Costa | High Jump
Real talk with Ulika Costa: we chat about growing up in Angola and starting his athletic career at the age of 18. Coming to the states, maneuvering the cultural divide, learning english and turning pro. The decision that ended his career and how he got to Houston. Ulika Costa is based in Houston, Texas Find…
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Ep. 25 Charles “Bubba” Wells | Basketball
Real talk with Bubba Wells: we chat about growing up in western Kentucky, the biggest lesson his grandfather taught him, the value of an education and what propelled him to stay on the right path. His legendary years at Austin Peay, the business side of the NBA, the injuries that plagued him throughout his career,…
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Ep. 24 Todd Mundt | Basketball
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Ep. 23 Alex Simmons | Basketball
Real talk with Alex Simmons: We chat about growing up in Tennessee and a strong family environment, how her 8th grade year decided her future. The transition to college hoops, the standard of winning at UT and the underlying question of what to do next. The toll of her injuries and that lonesome year in…
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Ep. 22 Harlyn Wyatt | Basketball
Real talk with Harlyn Wyatt: We chat about growing up in Atlanta, the influence of her grandmother and her legacy. The transition to college hoops and the underlying question of what to do next. The grit and grind that got her to Las Vegas and then Gardner Webb. The easy decision to come to Memphis,…
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Ep. 21 Herb “Flight Time” Lang | Basketball
Real talk with Herb “Flight Time” Lang: growing up in Brinkley, Arkansas, the birth of his focus and work ethic, the lack of college offers and the kindness that sent him to Louisiana. The friend who believed in him and the unbelievable life as a globetrotter. His 5th Quarter beginnings, kindness and paying “it” forward…
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Ep. 20 Josh Cooperwood | Basketball
Real talk with Josh Cooperwood: We chat about growing up in Nashville and the influence of Memphis on his life and career, his calm demeanor and how it fuels his belief in himself and others. The years in Israel and the pro circuit, his daughter and her role in his 5th quarter start. How…
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Ep. 19 Harold “Lefty” Williams | Basketball
Real talk with Harold “Lefty” Williams: growing up in Jersey in a household dominated by his abusive father, the love and respect of his mom, the moral compass that pushed him towards a better future. The consequences of life stress on his academics and the reality he would never play Div 1 basketball. Taking…
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Ep. 18 Nadiria Evans | Basketball & Track
Real talk with Nadiria Evans: We chat about growing up in Florida and the joy of running. Discovering basketball and the injury that derailed her senior year. The culture shock of college, the accolades of track & field and her unknown future. The reality of life in her 5th quarter, learning to fail and…
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Ep. 17 Alvin Sims | Basketball
Real talk with Alvin Sims: growing up in Kentucky, how he fell in love with basketball, his summer with Kobe, and the run to the Elite 8. He dishes on the challenges of pro ball and what it’s like to live and play overseas, the career-ending injury, waiting to get THAT call and the harsh long…
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