Category: Pro
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Ep. 37 Earl Barron | Basketball
Real talk with Earl Barron. We chat about growing up in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Hooping and discovering tennis in high school. College recruiting and transitioning to the college stage. The disappointment and reality of the 2003 NBA draft. The early years overseas, the Philippine Islands, Summer League and arriving in Miami. THAT ring and the…
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Ep. 36 Siobhan Higgins | Soccer
Real talk with Siobhan Higgins. We talk about growing up in Texas, the origin of her name, her childhood and the passion for soccer. The college career that started in one state and finished back in Houston. Her pro career, the traveling and COVID. Th injuries, the burnout, and her career path forward. The…
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Ep. 28 Mardracus Wade | Basketball
Real talk with Mardracus Wade: we chat about growing up in Memphis, senior year in small town Virginia, the early decision to go to Arkansas, the hard lessons of fame, the uphill battle of pro ball. Coming home, mentoring the younger generation, and finding a place at the collegiate level. College: University of Arkansas Mardracus…
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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. 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. 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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