Good Rookies Show

Good Creative, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Ray Harripaul @RayHarripaulCreative • Content Creator  •  Entrepreneur  • Photographer • Producer • Editor h

This episode we welcome Ray Harripaul to the podcast where we discuss a shocking revelation that neither University of Kentucky nor Duke University basketball programs have ever produced an NBA MVP in draft history. We then discuss an interesting correlation with the NBA MVP award between basketball players attending an NCAA school and those going straight from high school. We then highlight Ray Harripaul (Founder, Ray Harripaul Creative) in our FOR THE CULTURE segment where he discusses how he found an opportunity to expand his creative skills during the pandemic shutdown, the impact a book recommendation had on his early career and the importance of content creators and the role they may play in the future. We then conclude episode 98 with THAT'S ABSURD to discuss NABO super middleweight Boxing Champion Edgar Berlanga who has been banned for 6 months and fined $10K for an attempted bite of his opponent, and later referenced Mike Tyson is a post fight press conference.

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Good Trendsetter, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Chris Henderson  @SeeHendo  • Digital Reporter - Sports, Gaming & Sneakers • Always #WRKN Media Personality • Partner @GotBarsOfficial & @TheDTDCompany • Host @MoSportsTalk • @EA Creator Network  

This episode we welcome Chris Henderson to the podcast where he provides his thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks offseason trade involving Christian Wood.  We then discuss the growing popularity of Esports and the many aspects of the $1B industry. We then highlight Chris Henderson in our FOR THE CULTURE segment where he discusses the influence his grandfather played in his love of sports, the importance of being your most authentic self and how a very interesting interaction involving Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire shaped his sports media path. We then conclude episode 97 with THAT'S ABSURD to discuss the comments of PGA commissioner Jay Monohan who stated he won't let LIV Golf rebels "freeride" off the PGA Tour.  

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Good Squad, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest @derekwilliamsii  • Co-Host of 94 Feet Podcast • VP of Checkmate Sports  • Owner of Williams & Associates • Played at Tucker High and Coached at Hillgrove High School 

This episode we introduce Derek Williams II to the podcast who breaks down the Atlanta sports landscape and how demographics may affect the popularity of a team. We then discuss the Overtime Elite allowing Top 10 high school players to play in the TBT Tournament which has a $1M prize money payout and the future of the "one-and-done" rule in NCAA. We then highlight Derek Williams II (94 Feet Podcast/Checkmate Sports/#SquadUp) in our FOR THE CULTURE to discuss the origin story of his 94 Feet Podcast, the importance of leadership and mentorship through sports and he highlights an innovative structure involving the newly popular NIL (name, image and likeness) for his sports agency. He also discusses his passion for financial literacy and provides some unwritten investment options for those in the community to consider. We then conclude Episode 96 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss Fake Klay has been banned for life from the Chase Center for performing in a pregame shootaround while impersonating Klay Thompson.   

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Good Visionary, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Warren Ward @Warren.Ward10 • Former Pro Basketball Player  • TSN - Analyst for Raptors Radio • CEBL - Broadcaster/Analyst for Scarborough Shooting Stars • NBA TV Canada Basketball Analyst Raptors 905

This episode we introduce Warren Ward to the podcast where he gives his opinion on the NBA recently having a record number of black head coaches with the signing of Darvin Ham. We then highlight Warren Ward (Broadcaster/Analyst) in our FOR THE CULTURE to discuss his basketball come up story ranging from overcoming a speak impediment as a youth to broadcasting professional games on national television. He then discusses his goals and purpose in the media, the advantage his playing experience has in broadcasting games and outlines the events leading to his media opportunities involving the Raptors 905, Raptors, TSN and Scarborough Shooting Stars. We then conclude Episode 95 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss a recent comment by hip-hop legend Fat Joe who compared the possibility of J Cole's most recent stint in the CEBL to Master P's past failed basketball performance at Rucker Park.  

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Good Expansion, This episode Faheem & Nelly J discuss the possibility of Nike Founder, Phil Knight owning the Portland Trailblazers, the cultural irrelevance of the city of Portland and the odds of Portland landing a WNBA team in the near future. We then highlight Lebron James in our FOR THE CULTURE segment to discuss his recent achievement of being the 1st active NBA player to become a billionaire and how he has inspired a generation. We then conclude Episode 94 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss ex-NFL player Vince Wilfork's son who pleaded guilty to stealing his fathers Super Bowl rings.  

Good Stats, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Patrick McLaughlin @pat.d.mc • Sports Writer at The Run Sports https://linktr.ee/pat.d.mc •  Founder https://patnstats.substack.com/ •    

This episode we introduce Patrick McLaughlin, a talented writer from Denver via Seattle to the podcast where we start by getting his thoughts on a few Seattle sports legends. We then discuss the All NBA team selection, some of the deciding voting factors and some solutions to possible flaws in the voting process. We then highlight "Pat Mack" (PatnStats / Writer, The Run Sports) in our FOR THE CULTURE to discuss his love of basketball from a young age and what led him to write about the game after he joined the social audio app, Clubhouse. He then discussed the details of how to maintain the reader's interest while incorporating stats into his writings, the importance of different fan opinions leading to healthy discussions and some of the factors which inspire his writing process. We then conclude Episode 93 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss a recent comment by ex-NBA player/podcaster/analyst JJ Redick who made reference to the players from Bob Cousy's era (former Boston Celtics legend) as "plumbers and firemen".  

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Good Altitude, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Ariel Castillo @ArielEntPod • Musician • Podcaster • Content Creator •   

This episode we introduce a lover of Colorado sports teams Ariel Castillo to the podcast and get his thoughts on Russell Wilson joining the Broncos and how the state is gaining notoriety as a premier sports state. We then discuss the Top 10 selling NFL jerseys list for 2022 and highlight some surprises on the list. We then highlight Ariel Castillo (Ariel's Entertainment) in our FOR THE CULTURE to discuss his come up story starting from doing small live shows and not getting support in Denver to growing his network and through podcasting. He also shares how social audio app Clubhouse changed his trajectory very shortly and changed the interest in his music in his home state. He then shares how the pandemic shutdown affected his music and how he overcame the odds to stay busy and grow his network. We then conclude Episode 92 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss an old Skip Bayless tweet claiming Johnny Manziel will be bigger than Lebron James in Cleveland.  

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Good Glass, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Zach Ramey @The Off The Glass Podcast Basketball Podcast  • Host of the Off The Glass Podcast • Former Pro Hooper • Content Creator • Basketball Coach    

This episode we introduce Zach Ramey to the podcast and get his input on the ongoing Brittney Griner saga. We discuss the support she has received with BG 42 on all WNBA courts and possible scenarios around her unfortunate detainment in Russia. We then highlight Zach Ramey (TOTGP - The Off The Glass Podcast) in our FOR THE CULTURE to discuss his youth basketball origin story in Chicago, the basketball dynamics of suburb and inner-city Chicago, his past experience playing professional basketball in Halifax, Nova Scotia and his thoughts on some of the top international leagues. We then conclude Episode 91 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss a Dallas Mavericks fan who harassed Chris Paul's mom while watching a live game on Mother's Day.  

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Good Composition, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Aaron Manswell @AaronManswell • Composer • Songwriter • Music Director  • Producer •  Educator 

This episode we introduce Aaron Manswell to the podcast and get a recap on his pre season prediction of the Toronto Raptors and his thoughts on the teams future. We then discuss the off season of NBA coaches and some coaches which may be on the hot seat (Steve Nash, Nate McMillan, Quinn Snyder and the vacant Lakers coaching position). We then highlight Aaron Manswell (Composer, Producer, Songwriter and Doctorate Student) in our FOR THE CULTURE to discuss what inspired his doctoral degree and how the admission to the Grand Philharmonic Choir competition in Kitchener has helped his journey. We then discuss cultural differences and the role they play in musical composition. We then conclude Episode 90 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss the fans that racially abused CMNST player Mark-Anthony Kaye online after his ejection from a World Cup qualifying match.  

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Good Dime, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Dime Dropper @DimeDropperPodcast  • Content Creator •  Host • Youtuber  

This episode we introduce a Los Angeles born Clipper fan to the podcast to get his ranking of the LA sports teams and his biggest NBA shocker of the 2021-22 playoffs during the 1st round.  We then discuss the comment by Demarcus Cousins who claims " I paved the way for today's bigs" and discuss the possible impact size can have on backcourt positions in the future. We then highlight Dime Dropper in our FOR THE CULTURE to discuss how he started creating basketball content, he provides advice for aspiring content creators on Youtube and speaks to the importance of being persistent and authentic . We then conclude Episode 89 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss how Jrue Holiday entered a game for 8 seconds, fouled and left to fulfil his contract bonus obligation.  #LosAngeles #NBA #Playoffs  Please comment and share your thoughts, thanks for taking the time to watch or listen to the episode GOOD ROOKIES. DO GOOD and BE GOOD.  Do you have a great topic suggestion? Please email us [email protected]   Get alerts when we drop new episodes by subscribing and turning on your alerts. :)