In this episode coaches and coaching gets checked. From Pat Summitt to Phil Jackson, what does coaching mean and how should coaches evolve in this moment of #MoreThanAnAthlete and more women slowly joining assistant coaching roles in the NBA. Joining me is Jackie Martinez, a.k.a. Mysterious Jacks and host of The Ladies Night Radio Show, subs in for Karen, who is on vacation. We are joined by our special guest, Kea Meyers Duggan, a Career Makeover Coach, who believes Sports has been a positive driver on and off the field. Duggan gives five tips for career growth, gives advice to Carmelo Anthony about his career transitioning and discusses the number one challenge she tackles with her female clients.
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REPLAY: Special Guest Josiah Johnson
REPLAY: The Hoops Talk are on summer break and will be replaying episode 25, featuring special guest Josiah Johnson.
Josiah Johnson is easily considered one of the kings of #NBATwitter. His career shifted from playing basketball to creating satirical content about the game he loves.
In this discussion, he breaks down #NBATwitter, social media, and his animated comedy series, Legends of Chamberlain Heights, on Comedy Central. It was a show ahead of its' time, featuring what Josiah called "a great pot of gumbo" of creators, including Michael Starrbury (When They See Us), Carl Jones (The Boondocks), Devon Shepard(Being Mary Jane) & Erykah Badu(Music Icon).
Ep. 26 Extra: Hot Hoops Talk Summer Playlist
We asked our followers on social media to give us song suggestions for our summer 2019 playlist.
Ep. 26: Hot Summer Hoops with Special Guests
On episode 26 of The Hoops Talk we welcome two special guests, John Anin, founder and curator of Protect Home Court, an Instagram community showcasing basketball courts from around the world, and Mark Bland, the host of Sports Talk with Mark on The Good News Radio & Podcast.
With Mercury in Retrograde, the show starts off with a few technical malfunctions, but we quickly rebound and make a fast break into action. Topics include our Summer Spotify playlist, Hot Hoops Talk Summer, curated by fans of our show, dealing with Internet Trolls, Sports Trivia, and current stories sourced from Social.
Ep. 25: Special Guest Josiah Johnson, King of The Internet
Big Episode #25 we are joined with writer, director, creator and King of the Internet, Josiah Johnson @kingjosiah54. He discusses his Comedy Central animated show, Legends of Chamberlain Heights, his reign on #NBATwitter, and his successes and challenges of making it in the entertainment business in La La Land.
The Hoops Talk: Ep.24 The Movers and Shakers
Episode 24 looks at the USWNT and the fight for equal pay band support for women in sports. We also discuss the aftermath of NBA Free Agency and how do the NBA stars align for the next NBA season and the fight for Hollywood.
The Hoops Talk: Independence Day & Kawhi Not?
On episode 23, Liz & Karen celebrate the fourth of July with headlines from social media, which include Colin Kaepernick and Nike, Maya Moore’s calling to reform America’s justice system, Sue Bird’s ode to her girlfriend, Megan Rapinoe in The Player’s Tribune and a recall of Firework f*ckery.
Next up is The Good, The Bad and the Ugly outcomes from this summer’s NBA Free Agency and the Kawhi Leonard dilemma that puts 3-key teams on hold, including the Los Angeles Lakers.
In response to recent social media trolling about The Hoops Talk lack of Carmelo Anthony coverage, Liz & Karen do a Wikipedia deep dive on Anthony’s life and basketball career.
And the Ladies end by handing out Time Out’s to Toronto Raptors fans, #Kawhi Watch, and the entire NBA Free Agency drama.
Ep. 22 NBA Free Agency F*ckery and Summer Shade
On this episode, we invite special guest Mykell the PG, co-host of The Courtside Radio Show and Zach Feintuch, co-creator and lead creative copywriter of Herman's Hell to discuss the state of the 2019 NBA Free Agency as we head into the start of the trades.
We also go over the results of our Twitter Social Experiment: First Basketball Movies that come to mind, discuss the juicy parts of Andre Iguodala's memoir, The Sixth Man, and the unpack travel woes of the WNBA.
Ep. 21 Basketball: The Hoops Talk Debut Live w/ Special Guests!
The Hoops Talk debuts its' live show tonight on The Good News Radio App! We've signed with The Good News Radio sports vertical and will be live every Wednesday, 630-8pm pst. in the studio.
For our debut show, we invited two women co-hosts and founders of their own shows and podcasts to share in a conversation of Sports, from a woman's pov.
Ana Sheila is the co-host/creator of The Tamarindo Podcast and Jackie Martinez, a.k.a. Mysterious Jacks, is host and creator of The Ladies Night Radio Show on The Good News Radio Station original studio.
Ep. 20 Basketball: BIG NEWS ALERT, The KD Factor, WNBA Woes and WTF JORTS.
BIG NEWS ALERT at the top of the show!
On the day before the NBA Finals Game 5, the potential elimination of the Warriors by the Raptors, we discussed Game 4 and all the drama surrounding the series, including banning player abuser Mark Stevens, bleeding eyeballs, and Beyhive being extra. We also demand respect for the WNBA and app support. Keanu Reeves winning 2019 and wtf with JORTs.
Ep. 19 Basketball: NBA Finals, WNBA, The Real MVP and Lakers 2.0
The NBA Finals kicked off and The Raptors routed The Warriors in Toronto for Game 1. Drake once again proved to be the MVP of these championships with his Trolling at an all time high. Liz attended her first WNBA game as a newbie L.A. Sparks fan and felt the joy and pride of the WNBA. Other topics include Killa Mode Klay, Lakers 2.0, and Alladin’s Sultan gets a time out!
Ep. 18 Basketball: Kawhi vs. Giannis, WNBA Season, NBA All Team and Draaaaakkke???
The Golden State Warriors wait to see who they will meet in the NBA Championship Finals while the battle for Eastern Conference Finals continues. Who will be the victor between Kawhi and Giannis? WNBA season starts and we will be covering the coverage. NBA All Team snubs, and Drake is the Raptors 6th man. #HoopsHive
Ep. 17 Basketball: NBA Conference Finals, Live Tweeting and Protesting the Lakers Protest.
The East and West NBA Conference Finals are locked and we talk about Game 7’s, Curry vs. Curry and what teams will make it to the 2019 NBA Championships. We also discuss the NBA Draft Lottery, live tweeting the NBA Playoffs, the Lakers Fan Protest and much more.
Ep. 16 Basketball: Playoff Petty, Social Homecoming and the Night King.
We break out the NBA Playoff analysis and see how our predictions are going. We also examine the Beyonce's Homecoming effect on social media and reluctantly unpack Episode 1 of the final season of Game of Thrones.
Ep. 15 Basketball: Final Fantasy, NBA Playoffs, and So Many Feelings on Social Media.
Fantasy Basketball has ended and we discuss how we ended up in our leagues. Next up is the NBA Playoffs and we share some of our predictions. Lastly, there was a whole lot happening in the culture, and it all spilled out on social media, like a best friend and a cup of tea.
Ep 14. Basketball: Statistically Eliminated, March Madness is Cancelled, and High Tech
It’s Spring Break and Karen drove to L.A. for our first in-person recording. Nestled into our Producer’s makeshift studio, a.k.a. his clothes closet, we unpack our final week of Fantasy Basketball, discuss NBA playoffs, March Madness, the Apple Event and much more.
Ep. 13 Basketball: NBA Playoffs, SXSW and Mercury in Retrograde
As we head into the Championships weeks of Fantasy Basketball we also discuss the NBA league playoff teams. We also recap Liz's trip to SXSW, Russell Westbrook vs. Utah Jazz Fans and other Sweaty and Petty Moments.
Ep. 12 Basketball: Tips for Life and Basketball
As we head to the NBA playoffs, Liz and Karen's fantasy league heads into the final weeks of league play. Tips are handed out, Anonymous Knicks Fan 922 gets into a standoff with Oscar Award Winner Spike Lee, Tristan Thompson is Trash and much more social around the horn.
Ep. 11 Basketball: All Stars and Petty Trade
In this episode, which was recorded in a different spot so it sounds crunchy and you might hear a car horn, we discuss the All Stars player picks, these petty trade talks, and wine before whiskey… risky.
Ep. 10 Basketball: It's Been a Minute...
It’s been a minute… and now it is 2019! Liz and Karen are bringing new energy and new fantasy basketball strategy into the culture. It’s a free-for-all, with topics ranging from NBA All-Star Game, workouts, Cardi B, congress, new tattoos and much more. Get that BDE in 2019!