After taking a few months off, Sam and Aboudi are back with fresh content and a new podcast structure: but not before they discuss an extremely important topic that's dominating world news.

From playing pro hoops to establishing himself as one of the U.K's most popular creators, Jesse's story is nothing short of astonishing. Jesse and Aboudi reflect on a friendship that exceeds 18 years and many happy memories. Through his experience in building his own personal following to 4m+ on all platforms, Jesse shares insightful, candid dialogue on how he manages his success today, and what his plans are for the future.

Sam and Aboudi reflect on podcasting so far, discuss issues within the Jordanian basketball federation, analyse NBA off-season moves, and finish up by delving into updates on their respective work lives.

Our first episode with in-studio guests was a huge success. Both Lily and Zara represent the women's national basketball team and also pursue exciting careers off the court. Zara is a multi-business owner, having founded her own clothing brand and networking community. Lily, the only female-sponsored RedBull athlete in Jordan, helps run his SD13 academy and is still in the prime of her basketball career. The duo shares inspiration stories from their respective journeys to the national team, as well as struggles they currently deal with as female athletes in the MENA region.

Wael Arakji is the Captain of the Lebanese basketball team and, still only 29, has already accomplished so much both on and off the court. His resume includes multiple World Cup appearances and local Lebanese championships, but his desire to build a successful life in business makes Wael so special. In this episode, Wael details his journey from a young hooper to a Middle Eastern superstar and how his close support system enables him to follow his passions in basketball and in life.

From a close friendship with Kobe Bryant, to having mentors like Marc Cuban and JayZ, Shamgod opens up about his journey from a street baller in Harlem to a global basketball sensation. Back in the NBA as a player development coach with the Dallas Mavericks, Sham's influence on basketball continues to transcend his playing career. In this episode, Sham candidly discusses his life journey so far and what advice he'd give to anybody trying to balance sports and life.

Join us on 'beyond the buzzer Podcast' as we dive into high-performance athletes’ lives on and off the court! Discover the inspiring stories of popular sports stars from around the globe, and learn how they're leveraging their careers for success beyond the game. This show will articulate why investing in your future, during your playing days, is the ultimate game plan. Tune in for life-changing insights and empowering conversations.