BTG Nation we are back with what may be our best episode yet (At least top 5), Episode 10 "Hood Favorites"! This week we have a special guest, the wordsmith Willie Waze joins us all the way from Australia. We talked about the creation of the intro, the synergy and history behind the connection with the podcast, real Hip-Hop, & more! After a fire discussion the fellas get into what we call "Hood Favorites." Our Hood Favorites are the ones the media doesn't highlight.... the hoopers who really embody what we represent! Tune in!

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Check- In: Timestamp-00;00;00;00

Weekly update 00:00

Guest Willie Waze: Timestamp- 2m 50s - 54m 56s

NBA Check In: 55:00

Hood Favorites: Timestamp- 59m

Post Game Wrap-Up: Timestamp- 1h 24m 30s

A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach & player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball!

The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, & whatever else they want to discuss!

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BTG NATION WE’RE BACK!!! We make our 2022 debut with a new high energy intro by the wordsmith Willie Waze, an artist hailing from Alexandria, VA now sharing his art in Australia. After a nice break, the fellas had time to regroup and recharge! This episode highlights stories from the winter break, NBA check-in, Klay/Kyrie returning, the showstopper Antonio Brown, & more!

Time Stamps:

Check- In: Timestamp-00;00;00;00 

1. New Year Update 00:07:05

1. Discuss Break 

2. New Year Goals 

3. King Zipline

4. Managing Covid for another year 

2. NBA Check In: (00:16:45)

1. Grizzlies Win Streak (9 & counting)

2. Demar Derozan & the bulls

3. The 10 days going out.

1. Lance Stephenson!! Born Ready gets sign for the season 

4. Trade Deadline Approaching 

1. Jerami Grant wanted by Lakers,Knicks, Wiz, & Blazers 

2. Tobias on the Trade Block 

5. Perkins Called Out Celtics… again

6. Philly on a quiet win streak Embiid avg 30 & 10 

7. Lakers Small 4 game win streak… still struggling 

8. Should Portland Shut Down Dame for the season? 

Kyrie/Klay Back: Timestamp- 00:53:50  

Antonio Brown: Timestamp- 01:05:41;06  

Post Game Wrap-Up 01:20:30

A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! 

King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach & player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball!

The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, & whatever else they want to discuss!

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BTG Nation we're back with the final episode before heading into 2022, Season 2 Ep. 8 "Love is Not Enough"! This week we continue in the transparency route and share some personal milestones! The Young OG talks about Marriage & maturing as a man... & we end the year with a surprising story from the OG!

Timestamps:

* Check In: 00:02:15

* HMD Update

* Reflection on 2021

* NBA check IN: 00:06:31

* KD MVP campaign

* Zion smh

* Kyrie and a possible return?

* Covid impact

* MORE!

* Love is Not Enough: 00:37:56

* Journey to marriage

* Lessons learned for OG's

* Self-awareness in relationships

* Foundational Understanding in Relationships

*Story Time w/ OG 01:31:00

* Post Game Wrap Up: 01:38:28

A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast!

King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach & player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball!

The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, & whatever else they want to discuss!

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If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

This weeks episode is fashionably late but The Bridgin' The Gap Podcast crew dropped us an episode full of gems!! Episode 7 "Sweat Equity" turns down a different avenue. The OG & Young OG break down what it is like to be entrepreneurs, NBA Check-In, Self-awareness, & More!!

Timestamps:

* Check In: 00:01:15

* HMD Update

* UAE celebrating 50 years as a nation!

* NBA check IN: 00:07:20

* KD deserving more credit

* CP3 needs some MVP nods?

* Possible trades

* Klay’s return

* Wall to BK?!

* Let’s talk business: 00:21:45

* Transparent look at entrepreneurship

* OG talks about his losses and lessons

* Self-awareness

* Foundation building

* Small businesses essential to community building

* Post Game Wrap Up: 01:40:18

A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast!

King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach & player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball!

The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, & whatever else they want to discuss!

Like and Subscribe!

Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_

If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

The Bridgin' The Gap Podcast crew is back for Episode 6 "A LiL Siddity" features an update on Hoop Mountain Dubai, a debate on fast food, NBA Check In, the story behind trades, and the truth behind playing basketball overseas!

Time Stamps:

Check In: 00;02:25

Tailgating 00;10;20

NBA Check IN: 00;12;35

Phoenix Win Streak

Bucks Signing Boogie

Isaiah Thomas Leading TEAM USA

John Wall saga continues

How do trades happen? 00;29;00

The Journey Overseas 00;39;08

Style of Play

Cultural Differences

Myths

What to look out for

Post Game Wrap Up 01;24;04

A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast!

King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach & player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball!

The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, & whatever else they want to discuss!

Like and Subscribe!

Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_

If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

The Bridgin' The Gap Podcast crew is back for Episode 5 "Pristine" featuring a call in from a friend of the show! Devoted Warriors fan & mentee of the OG, "TJ", called in to defend Steph Curry and his warriors. The OG and Yates also discuss Enes Kanter, LeBron "Scuffle", NBA updates, Giannis Most Dominant ever??

Time Stamps:

Check In: 00;02;55

Friend of the Show "TJ" Calls in to debate about the Warriors and Wiggins?!: 00;05;42

Media Setting the Table for Bron GOAT run?: 00;26;41

NBA Check IN: 00;28;29

Michael Porter JR.....Bad Investment?? 00;33;33

Giannis MOST DOMINANT EVER? 00;42;42

Enes Kanter Stepping out of line 00;47;09

Lebron "Scuffle" & Vogel on the Hot Seat! 00;53;02

Post Game Wrap Up 01;17;51

A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! 

King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach & player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball!

The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, & whatever else they want to discuss!

Like and Subscribe! 

Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_

If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

The Bridgin' The Gap Podcast crew is back for Episode 4 “We See You Scottie” sharing an update on their basketball brand Hoop Mountain Dubai, discussing the best teams in the NBA, MVP Race,  Scottie Pippen, College Basketball being back, do colleges prepare athletes for post grad, the responsibility of coaches, and more! 

Time Stamps:

Check In: 00;06;48

HoopStar Shootout: 00;12;27

NBA Check-In: 00;16;01

-No Love For the Wizkids?

-MVP Race

-Warriors real deal?

Scottie Pippen.....Trippin 00;23;30

Why is Luke Walton still a coach 00;29;00

College Basketball is Byke! 00;36;30

Do Colleges Truly prepare athletes for life after college? What is the role of a coach 00;41;15

Coaches who are front runners. Winning without great players 01:07:10

Locker Room Justice 01;24;00

Post Game Wrap Up 01;31;35

A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! 

King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach & player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball!

The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, & whatever else they want to discuss!

Like and Subscribe! 

Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_

If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

This week on the Bridgin' The Gap Podcast, Episode 3 “You Can’t Hide” we have a special guest in DMV Legend Coach Cornell Jones! An OG for both Yates & King! This episode is full of GEMS! Talking NBA Updates, KD vs. Bird, Coaching Adjustments in the 3pt. era, Real Hooper Habits, & more! 

Time Stamps: 

Check- In: 00;01;30;00

NBA Update: 00;09;11;00

KD vs. Bird: 00;29;40;10

Coach Cornell Jone Calls IN: 00;41;03;18

On Court Scheming Adjustments: 01;00;17;07

Post Game Wrap Up: 01;22;03;10

A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! 

King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach & player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball!

The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, & whatever else they want to discuss!

Like and Subscribe! 

Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_

If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

This week on the Bridgin' The Gap Podcast, Episode 2 "Lil Penny" features a debate about the new era of talent in the NBA, Coaching & the Sacrifices for Greatness, and stories about the most memorable coaching blowups we've experienced!

Time Stamps:

Check- In: 00;01;30;00

NBA New Era: 00;20;43;15

Coaching & Sacrifices for Greatness: 01;00;09;25

Coaching Blow-Ups: 01;14;36;25

A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast!

King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach & player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball!

The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, & whatever else they want to discuss!

Like and Subscribe!

Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_

If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

WE'RE BACK!!! After a few months off checking in with family, handling business, and living life.... the crew is back for Season 2!

In the first episode King and Yates tackle the NBA offseason drama, NBA top 75 list, and some disturbing news about one of the most prestigious HBCU's. This season is full of new energy and surprises!

A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast!

King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach & player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball!

The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, & whatever else they want to discuss!

Like and Subscribe!

Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_

If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!