The new norm is franchise players requesting trades while they are still under their contracts. Draymond Green made a statement about players having the rights to control their destination and if they want to play while waiting for a trade. Eric and I give our thoughts on this topic and discuss why fan votes should not count towards naming the starters for the All-Star game.

Is maintaining a healthy lifestyle as simple as eating less and working out more? Isiah joins the podcast to breakdown all the aspects and requirements to healthy living. We talk about his work out routine and how that led him to becoming a competing bodybuilder. We focus on the mental aspects and the dedication of maintaining a healthy body.

Coach Keith calls in to give his thoughts on Episode 040 which was about racial tension and privilege in America. With all the controversy around country artist Morgan Wallen, we evaluate the use of the N word and what it really means. Lastly, I congratulate Coach Keith on his Tampa Bay Bucs making it to the Superbowl and we make our predictions on the big game.

What factors contribute to racial tension? I welcome back Godby to the podcast to join in a healthy conversation about some of these factors and we both attempt to define white privilege. With so much racial tension following the Presidential election, we give our thoughts on how America can try to heal and move forward.

If your game has improved every year since being drafted and your team's success has also improved, do you really need more motivation from outside sources? Shaq once again proved that he's a hater by telling Donovan Mitchell he doesn't have what it takes to elevate his game to another level. Brooklyn's big three looks good on paper but so far early in the season they look suspect. We finish up discussing why Zion hasn't elevated the Pelicans the way Ja Morant has the Grizzles.

Charles finally had the opportunity to join the podcast as a follow up to episode 24 where we discussed top 10 albums with no skips. Charles is a definite music lover. Having this conversation with him gave me the opportunity to understand his passion and how it led him to create his own music.

When is the right time to introduce young children to death? After the passing of my mother, I reflect on her battle and the impact it had on not only myself but my family. That then lead to me questioning, when is the appropriate time for people to send their condolences via social media?

A few days into 2021 and here we are facing the double standards that have always existed in America. Trump incited a riot and encouraged his supporters to storm Capitol Hill. Actual civilians were inside the Capitol building but the national guard didn't react immediately. Any other protesters would be met with lethal force but for some 'strange' reason most view this as some type of patriotic act. I give my opinion on the historic events from today.

University of Kentucky basketball has hit rock bottom. This episode was recorded weeks ago and Kentucky has still yet to win another game. With Covid-19 impacting all of sports world, John Calipari has yet to find a way to motivate his players and get them to gel. We talk about how sports is no longer about the love of the game; it's all about money. We also address the stereotypes of black quarterbacks and how Cam Newton failed to have a break out year.

There was no way we can debate the Gucci vs Jeezy head to head battle without talking to someone born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Mario called in all the way from Turkey to give us a better perspective of how the streets of Atlanta view both artist.