Good Rookies Show

Good Intuition, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Coach Greg Canzater @Coach_Smoove • Head Coach Bunker Hill Women's Basketball • Founder/CEO SIS Run Basketball   • Assistant Coach - Trailblazers (WABA)  • Head Coach - Shooting Touch (AAU) • Admin - Sit N Talk Sports 

This episode we introduce a Boston born and raised fan Greg Canzater to the podcast to get his predictions on the NBA Awards by highlighting each finalist by category (ROY, COY, DPOY, 6th Man and MVP). We then highlight Greg Canzater (Coach Smoove) in our FOR THE CULTURE to discuss how he balances his popular Clubhouse room "Sit N' Talk" with many other life responsibilities such as parenting, youth mentoring, coaching and his own women's basketball mentoring initiative "Sis Run Basketball".  He then shares a very inspirational life experience involving his father who previously played in the NBA and the impact it had on his outlook on the game. We then conclude Episode 88 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss the comment by Kevin O'Connor writer/podcaster from the Ringer who said Kyrie Irving fasting during the NBA playoffs for Ramadan "is not difficult".  

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Good DECISON, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Dudley Campbell @Mr.Dudz  •  Sport Enthusiasts, Toronto Native •  Volunteer at  Future Possibilities for Kids - Canadian Charity For Kids 

This episode we introduce Dudley Campbell to the podcast to get his thoughts on the NBA playoffs first round Raptors/76ers matchup and his prediction on the series. We then discuss the shocking early retirement of the women's #1 ranked player, Ash Barty, some possible reasons for the retirement and some circumstances which may affect an athlete's decision to retire early. We then highlight Lisa Leslie in our FOR THE CULTURE to discuss her own real-estate firm - Aston Rose - with other former athletes turned agents and discuss the importance of generational wealth for today's athletes. We then conclude Episode 87 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss Magic Johnson who chose signing with Converse over Nike in the 80's and missed out on approximately $5.2B.

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Good Overview, This episode Faheem and Nelly J start by congratulating the Canadian men's soccer team for qualifying for the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup. We then breakdown the TSN most marketable Canadians list and discuss some questionable names on the list. We then highlight Shaquille O'Neal and Stephen Curry for winning an Oscar for executive producing a short documentary on Luisia Harris called "The Queen Of Basketball". We then conclude Episode 86 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss Stephen A. Smith who quoted a fake report from Ballsack Sports about a heated practice between Kyrie Irving & James Harden. Lastly, we give Dawn Staley her flowers for her contribution to women's basketball.  #NBA #Oscars #StephenABallsacked 

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Good Association, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Coach Lee Anna Osei @coach_leeannaosei   • Founder and Director of The Black Canadian Coaches Association (BCCA) @bcc_association https://thebcca.com/ • Founder of Canletes Sports @canletes_sports https://canletes.ca/  • Youth Program Coordinator - BGC St. Alban's Club • Former Head Coach at St. Francis Xavier University (StFX)   

This episode we introduce Coach Lee Anna Osei to the podcast to get her thoughts on Kyrie Irving being able to play both home and away games due to the lifting of the COVID vaccine mandates in the state of New York. We then discuss the recent record breaking $75M in capital investments into the WNBA to help propel women's basketball, how the Canadian media outlets are helping exposure of the women's game and the barriers of black women coaches in the WNBA. We then highlight Coach Lee Anna Osei (Canletes and Black Canadian Coaches Association) in our FOR THE CULTURE to discuss her involvement in the biggest girls basketball event in partnership with the CEBL (Canadian Elite Basketball League) and Under Armor Canada, the process of her being added to the selection committee for the BIOSTEEL ALL CANADIAN game (boys and girls), how her organization tackles the systemic standards in USports and the many mentorship programs through her BCCA organization. We then conclude Episode 85 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss a Grizzlies/Thunder game that was delayed after both teams wore white jerseys to start the game.  

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Good Writer, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Giancarlo Aulino (@giancarlo_aulino) • Contributor @vibe105to @vibe105_sports • @torontofc @yorkutdfc Reporter, MMA & WWE Writer @firedupnetw • Co-host @itz_podcast 

This episode we introduce Giancarlo Aulino to the podcast to get his top 3 current men's and women's wrestlers, in addition he outlines the relationship between WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and AEW (All Elite Wrestling). We then discuss the comments of former UFC fighter Paige VanZant who claims she left the UFC because they didn't pay enough money, how her move to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships may affect her career and why some new wrestling options may affect how WWE attracts talent.  We then highlight Giancarlo Aulino (Contributor at Vibe 105.5FM and Sports Writer/Reporter at FiredUp Network.) in our FOR THE CULTURE to discuss his focus on grassroot sports content, the events in university which started his career in media and an interesting story of how he dealt with writer's block while approaching a deadline. We then conclude Episode 84 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss an Atlanta Falcons player (Calvin Ridley) who has been suspended by the NFL for betting on a game in which he played.  

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Good Youth, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest  @Kevin Francis @diversified_youth  • Founder • Executive Director • Community Leader • Sports Enthusiast • Diversified Youth https://www.diversifiedyouth.com/  

This episode we introduce Kevin Francis to the podcast to get his thoughts on the rise in Canadian players in the NCAA March Madness tournament. We then discuss the NBA Rookie Of The Year race and the case Toronto Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes makes for this year's award. We then highlight Kevin A. Francis (Executive Director, Diversified Youth Initiative) in our FOR THE CULTURE segment and discuss what fuels his passion for youth programs through his many workshops and mentorships, how virtual programs have helped the youth and the impact having Chicago Bulls GM Mark Eversley had on the youth during a recent workshop.  We then conclude Episode 83 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss the Brooklyn Nets who were fined by the NBA for allowing Kyrie Irving to enter the team locker room, after he was allowed to sit with the team on the bench.  

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Good Hire, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Chantelle Morris @RokChantiy • Sport Enthusiast  • Biochemist  • Clinical and Medical Ethics Researcher •  @music_4_da_soul

This episode we introduce Chantelle Morris to the podcast to get her thoughts on the recent Russell Wilson trade to the Denver Broncos from the Seattle Seahawks. We then give our predictions on how Wilson will fit into Broncos QB history. We then discuss the player equal pay settlement agreement with U.S Soccer, USWNT and the impact the settlement has for the future women players. We then highlight Kyrie Irving in our FOR THE CULTURE segment and discuss his groundbreaking decision to hire the first active women agent to an active player, the opportunity the hiring has regarding aspiring other black women agents and we discuss some of his charitable contributions to the culture  We then conclude Episode 82 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss an alleged proposed termination of the New York Liberty from the WNBA for using chartered flights.  

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Good GM, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Antwi Atuahene @NoirEtNoire • General Manager🏀 @niagarariverlions • General Manager ⚾️ @tigershpp  • Entrepreneur Noir Et Noire  • www.noir-et-noire.com/shop ; https://www.instagram.com/noiretnoire/?hl=en 

This episode we introduce Antwi Atuahene (Basketball GM of  Niagara Rivers Lions & Baseball GM of Mississauga Tigers ) to the podcast.  We start with Charles Oakley's comments toward Giannis Antetokounmpo and his inability to survive 80`s style basketball. We then highlight Antwi in our FOR THE CULTURE segment and discuss the many hats he wears from his clothing line `Noire Et Noire`, to hosting events and his upcoming hookah lounge venture.  We then discuss basketball in Africa, the positive influences affecting the growth of  the sport and an interesting breakdown of the status of Àfrican backcourt players. We then discuss his story of being an African Canadian with an interest in baseball (specifically the Toronto Blue Jays) and how that influenced his current baseball GM position assisting those in the community.  We then conclude Episode 81 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss Floyd Mayweather`s all time Top 5 list, which failed to mention both Muhammad Ali or Mike Tyson . 

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Good Circle, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Tondea King @SheHerDola • Podcaster and Creator @CirclingBackOnThisPod • Founder on Clubhouse - Circling Back on This Club  • HBCU Grad • Event Producer  

This episode we introduce Tondea King to the podcast where we discuss the influence of Michael Jordan on the game and his reception for the Top 75 players during NBA All Star Weekend,. We also discuss his legacy in comparison to other NBA legends and how generations play a role in deciding their GOAT (Greatest Of All Time).  We then discuss the newly formed women's basketball league (Athletes United Basketball) and how it affects professional women players in the off season.  We then highlight Tondea King (Circling Back On This Podcast) during our FOR THE CULTURE segment to highlight how she started the podcast, her experiences as a women in male dominated sports conversations and what makes her Clubhouse room so successful.  We then conclude Episode 80 with THAT’S ABSURD and provide our thoughts on the Juwan Howard altercation with a Wisconsin assistant coach during the post game lineup.  

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Good Blogga, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Gio Mauro @No1BloggaMedia • Founder & Broadcasting/Media Producer • Award winning blogger  • Sports Promoter  • https://www.instagram.com/no1bloggamedia/ • https://www.facebook.com/ghananationalteam/ 

 This episode we introduce Gio Mauro to discuss some of Canada's most talented sports families (The Nurses and The Subbans) and discuss their most recent successes. We then discuss which teams may be affected the most by trades at the deadline and the second half of the NBA season. We then highlight Gio Mauro (No.1 Blogga) during our FOR THE CULTURE segment to highlight this cultural contribution through his passion for blogging. He shares how blogging has affected his life, how his family influenced his decision to start blogging and breaks down the many similarities between Ghana and the African diaspora.. We then conclude Episode 79 with THAT’S ABSURD and provide our thoughts on the Arizona Coyotes playing in a building which seats only 5,000 people. 

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