Good Rookies Show

Good Opportunities, Faheem & Nelly J start the episode discussing Tom Brady's comment of the possibility of playing in the Canadian Football League (CFL) at the end of his career after a successful Week 10 win over the Seahawks in Germany. We then talk about the comments of NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum who has shown interest in possible expansion to Mexico City and eventually transition into a deep dive into the global reach of men's field hockey. We then highlight  in our FOR THE CULTURE segment to highlight Caroline O'Connor of Miami Marlins who has been appointed to President of Business Operations and highlight other women in management positions in professional sports. We then conclude episode 118 with THAT'S ABSURD to discuss Cade Cunningham who has his signing bonus in bitcoin with recently declared bankrupt company Blockfi.  

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Good Discipline,  Faheem & Nelly J start the episode discussing the list of actions issued by the Brooklyn Nets to Kyrie Irving in relation to his social media post which was deemed offensive. We then discuss the NBA stripping the Philadelphia 76ers of second-round draft picks in 2023 and 2024 after an investigation into tampering during offseason free-agency moves involving free agents P.J. Tucker and Danuel House Jr, and some possible solutions the league may take to avoid that scenario. We then highlight Paul George in our FOR THE CULTURE segment to highlight his partnership with BetterHelp donating $3 million in free therapy to people in need and we also do a deep dive into the different types of mental health issues and illnesses. We then conclude episode 117 with THAT'S ABSURD to discuss a UFC ring girl who makes more money annually than most fighters & champions.

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Good Scorpions,  Faheem & Nelly J start the episode discussing the firing of Steve Nash by the Brooklyn Nets, the narrative around his firing and how this firing plays into his future. We then highlight Kevin Durant in our FOR THE CULTURE segment to highlight his ownership of a Major League Pickleball team and growing popularity of the game. We then conclude episode 116 with THAT'S ABSURD to discuss the 500% growth of the "n word" on Twitter since the recent ownership of Elon Musk. 

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Good Dime, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Imman Adan @Imman_Adan •  @Dishes & Dimes   • Yahoo Sports Canada •  Hoopstresses  

We welcome Imman Adan to the podcast to get her thoughts on tanking and how it affects personnel from management to players. We then discuss Bleacher Reports 2022-23 Top 100 NBA players, analyze the ranking of the five (5) Toronto Raptors players on the list and compare the present status of Pascal Siakam and Brandon Ingram as franchise players. We then highlight Imman Adan (Co Founder of Dishes & Dimes Podcast) in our FOR THE CULTURE segment where she shares her journey to being an early adapter to "Raptors Twitter", how being an active basketball content creator helped her overcome doubts and provides insight into her research process and how it helps her find her voice. We then conclude episode 115 with THAT'S ABSURD to discuss Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic suing his mother for his "LUKA DONCIC 7" trademark.  

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Good Run, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Randy Holcomb @MogulRan @AlfredsHouse  @The Run Sports   • 9 Year Pro Basketball Player (NBA, International) • Businessman • Founder of Alfred's House & The Run Sports 

Returning guest, Randy Holcomb is introduced and he shares his thoughts on young French basketball phenom Victor Wenbanyama, how he compares to a young Lebron James and how his height factors into his evaluation. We then discuss Draymond Green's self produced documentary explaining fallout to Jordan Poole punch in a new TNT documentary, named 21 minutes and the effect violence has both in and out of an athletic setting. We then highlight Randy Holcomb (Founder of Run Sports and Alfred's House) in our FOR THE CULTURE segment where he shares his motivation to pursue the business of sport, why his passion for Alfred's House and his thoughts on the importance of a new basketball league. We then conclude episode 114 with THAT'S ABSURD to discuss the NCAA making over $1B in hidden fees off college students since 2018. 

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Good Spaces, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Chris Barnett @HoopSpaces • Founder of HoopSpaces on TwitterSpaces • Combat Veteran US Army  • Founder of NBA on CH (Clubhouse)  https://hoopspaces.com/  

Returning guest, Chris Barnett is introduced and he shares his thoughts on NBA Rookie Of The Year Scottie Barnes and how he fits into the Toronto Raptors versus Jalen Suggs who was drafted by the Orlando Magic in 2021. We then review TheScore's 'NBA Watchability Rankings' list and breakdown both the Top 15 and Bottom 15 teams and some factors surrounding specific teams on the list. We then highlight Chris Barnett (Founder of HoopSpaces) in our FOR THE CULTURE segment where his views on the media and how NBA content is delivered, the importance of fan interaction in basketball content and his vision of creating a platform focused on equity for content creators. We then conclude episode 113 with THAT'S ABSURD to discuss the Denver Nuggets mascot "Rocky" has been recognized for being the highest paid NBA mascot at $625K per year.

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Good Ratings,  Faheem & Nelly J start the episode discussing the Twitter interactions between Kevin Durant and fans and the influence of Kevin Durant on the Brooklyn Nets this season. We then discuss a list from Bleacher Report stating the "Most Overrated Players In the Last 10 years" and our thoughts on the potential  of a few young NBA players to see if they are superstar material. We then highlight Solange Knowles in our FOR THE CULTURE segment to discuss her being the first black woman to compose music for the NYC ballet and highlight her contributions to the culture. We then conclude episode 112 with THAT'S ABSURD to discuss the NFL fan that wants to sue for getting tackled by a player after he ran on the field and interrupted the game.  

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Good Probability,  Faheem & Nelly J start the episode discussing the pre-season comment from Pascal Siakam "I want to be a Top 5 player in the league" and some dynamics surrounding the comment. We then discuss the adjustments to the NFL Pro Bowl, the events and discuss the incentives surrounding the event. We then highlight Andrew Wiggins  in our FOR THE CULTURE segment to discuss his innovative philanthropic initiative where he donates $22 for every basket during this season to four ($4) charities. We then conclude episode 111 with THAT'S ABSURD to discuss the Ime Udoka/Boston Celtics saga.  

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Good Donation,  Faheem & Nelly J start the episode discussing the recent announcement that the WNBA will hold the 1st exhibition game outside US soil in over a decade in Toronto, how the game will be received and some obstacles the WNBA may have with a Toronto expansion. We then discuss both the NBA's new changes of lowering the age limit to 18 and the new policies to assist players with mental health. We then highlight Nazem Kadri (NHL player, Calgary Flames) in our FOR THE CULTURE segment where we discuss his $1M donation in support of Ambulatory Surgical Centre at London Health Sciences Centre. It will now be known as Nazem Kadri Surgical Centre. We then conclude episode 110 with THAT'S ABSURD to discuss NBA fines Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards $40K for anti-gay comments on social media.  

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Good Culture, Faheem and Nelly J featuring special guest Emmanuel Kulu, Jr. @ibpmediagroup @Iam_Kulu  • Creator/Author of "I, Black Pharaoh: Rise to Power"• African Historian • Founder &  Professor of “Ancient African Antiquities Research Institute of America” • Community Activist/Social Worker. 

We start the episode introducing Emmanuel Kulu Jr. to the podcast to discuss his outlook on his home team Buffalo Bills (Bills Mafia) and his favorite player Lebron James with the Los Angeles Lakers. We then discuss the growth of basketball in Africa (Nigeria in particular) and the importance of African players representing their country in international competition. We then highlight Emmanuel Kulu Jr. in our FOR THE CULTURE segment where he discusses the increase of African hero stories in the media, the history of African women rulers and his thoughts on Nigeria banning the use of foreign models. We then conclude episode 109 with THAT'S ABSURD to discuss the suspension and fine of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver for workplace misconduct  

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