Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca discuss why its important to question everything, and take a look back at some food spots they miss and why nobody should drink Bright & Early.

0:50 What is Ooba Dooba?

4:49 Why you should question everything from your childhood, like Ooba Dooba

15:22 What is a Cleveland Steamer? (Bryan knew, of course.)

18:40 Cleveland Steamer variations and rabbit holes.

20:58 Fairyland vs. Ooba Dooba.

27:43 What happened to Ranch One? And why is Bryan shady?

30:13 What happened to Quiznos?

32:05 HOLIDAY SALE! http://tee.pub/lic/Backpack

32:40 Does Blimpies still make the burger sandwich?

34:15 Shake Shack, Five Guys, Bareburger and staying away from food that gives you the itis.

36:00 Healthy food versus itis food.

42:00 Fake sponsorships.

42:35 What do you drink?

43:36 Terrible juices. (Hello, Bright & Early.)

59:32 Having models on your screensavers back in the day.

1:01:48 Whose number is it!?

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Veteran New York City based journalist, Kevin Armstrong joins the podcast to chat with Bryan & Dexter about his role as an executive producer in the upcoming Aaron Hernandez documentary "My Perfect World" premiering November 14th, 2018. 

0:40 Intro

2:00 Kevin Armstrong's journey in journalism (Daily News, Sports Illustrated, New York Times, Boston Globe, etc)

17:32 The lost focus and corruption of high school sports coverage

24:47 The public's reaction (or lack thereof) to NCAA scandals

32:14 Being a casualty of the New York Daily News layoffs and bouncing back

34:16 Being there for Tim Tebow's Jets circus

36:06 An amazing Tebow story

38:10 Back to the Daily News ...

44:50 Whose number is it!?

47:47 Michael Sweetney memories

48:04 Details on everything Aaron Hernandez and "My Perfect World"

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NBA writers Nick Metallinos, Anthony Puccio and Michael Scotto join Bryan and Dexter to discuss Greek food, sports journalism opportunities, the Brooklyn Nets and the start of the NBA season.

0:45 Nick Metallinos returns, the new AHTT Podcast studio

5:09 Greek Food vs Fake Greek Food

11:01 SURPRISE !!

12:12 Welcome Anthony Puccio and Mike Scotto

16:03 Metallinos has an issue with, "Joey Buckets." (Joe Harris)

20:38 Italians in the NBA and Pooch & Scotto's clothing

23:15 Where do we stand on, "Joey Buckets?"

25:21 Scotto on The Athletic and their ambitions

32:50 Scotto's growth in journalism

36:24 Coming up in sports journalism (temper your expectations)

42:13 People being misquoted in social media era (A.K.A. is Spencer Dinwiddie too smart for people?)

51:40 Athletes keeping it real

53:16 Whose number is it?!?

57:42 Fill out the survey! (please)

58:07 NBA season thoughts and observations

1:13:05 Top 3 Leonardo DiCaprio movies

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Sports Illustrated's 'The Crossover' Editor, DeAntae Prince joins Bryan & Dexter to talk about his career, the start of the NBA season, why the Warriors have his attention and his 2018 hip-hop favorites.

TIME STAMPS:

0:00 Patreon.com/backpackbroadcasting

0:52 Introducing DeAntae Prince

5:32 The "evolution" of the newspaper industry

9:30 DeAntae's journey in sports journalism

12:50 Is New York City overrated?

16:46 Is Golden State the most interesting part of this season?

22:44 Are people too high on the Boston Celtics?

24:44 Jimmy Butler

30:12 Is the excess of three-point shooting off-putting?

36:35 Whose episode is it?!?

40:56 The Lakers so far this season

47:35 Are y'all tired of the Warriors?

51:21 Austin Rivers' tribute

52:40 The Eastern Conference

1:00:00 Hip-hop (Joe Budden Podcast, Jay-Z, Nas, Freddie Gibbs, Kanye West, Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar, T.I., etc)

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Bryan Fonseca & Dexter Henry discuss the beef between Pusha T & Drake, Khabib Nurmagomedov not standing for racism, people who don't want to see NCAA athletes get their bag and their NBA Awards predictions.

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Melvin Taylor and Kyle Johnson from 'The Alternative With Melvin Taylor Radio Show join the podcast to talk being transplant New Yorkers, their sports fandom, networking and hip-hop hot takes.

0:00 Patreon.com/BackpackBroadcasting

1:10 Introducing and getting to know Melvin and Kyle

18:45 Transitioning from Chicago and Philly to New York

20:13 Empowerment, enlightenment and finding your lane

29:07 Authentic networking vs Fake networking

37:55 Whose number is it?

40:20 NBA talk

1:02:13 Hip-hop talk

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Sports & entertainment social media guru, Rob Lopez joins Bryan & Dexter to talk about his rise as a journalist, David Wright's New York Mets career coming to an end and the impact of social media in American culture.

0:38 Rob Lopez's path in sports media

9:10 Social media in the sports media world

21:39 Big companies trying to figure out social media

29:40 Modern day cyberbullying

35:30 Def Pen sports building as independent media

44:10 https://www.patreon.com/BackpackBroadcasting

45:35 Whose number is it? (Matt rebelled and chose Donovan Mitchell)

51:00 Remembering David Wright

1:00:45 Fake news and reporting in the social media world

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Bryan & Dexter welcome back Bleacher Report's Senior NBA Writer, Howard Beck to the podcast to preview the 2018-2019 NBA season, discuss potential Jimmy Butler trades, and predict the playoff teams for the new season.

0:00 Patreon.com/backpackbroadcasting

0:45 Intro

1:05 Getting the "Senior Writer" title

2:00 The "What Up, Beck?" phrase

3:50 LeBron going to the Lakers/DeMarcus Cousins to Warriors

5:45 Eastern Conference outlook after LeBron's exit

7:17 Teams who need / have changed in the NBA (Portland, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Lakers, Dallas, Memphis, etc)

12:34 The whole Jimmy Butler situation (Miami, Nets, Rockets, Milwaukee, New Orleans, etc)

28:40 Whose number is it!?

35:20 What's the Lakers' ceiling? Can they compete with Golden State? Can Brandon Ingram be second star?

38:30 Has Golden State slowed down? Have Rockets maxed out? 

42:25 Can Utah Jazz be a surprise again?

46:00 NBA Playoff predictions

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KTTCTV Sports Anchor Naomi Grey joins the podcast to discuss her new gig in Minnesota, her journey in sports broadcasting, love for Kanye West and Serena Williams in the 2018 U.S. Open Finals. 

0:00 Patreon.com/backpackbroadcasting

0:45 Intro

1:10 Naomi Grey and her upcoming gig in Minnesota

3:37 KFC or Popeyes

5:08 Naomi coming up through Backpack with Dexter and Bryan

7:47 Dexter throwing Naomi and Bryan into sideline reporting

11:08 The importance of staying with it and growing despite early struggles

17:08 Naomi's fulfillment of getting even this far

24:08 Where did Naomi's motivation come from?

28:11 Naomi needs an NBA team

29:30 Serena Williams drama at the US Open

29:57 How Bryan became a Naomi Osaka fan in 2016

33:20 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj48OLci7OIYiclNkxLiFA

34:00 Whose number is it!?

35:30 R.I.P. Mac Miller

37:20 Osaka beats Serena, amidst claims of sexism

44:20 A real conversation about Kanye West

1:03:53 Nas vs Kelis

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