In Episode 9 of Nitty Gritty, the fellas had a lot to discuss. We discussed the news surrounding the cookout gone wrong (ALLEGED Armed Robbery involving Giants CB Deandre Baker and Seahawks CB Quinton Dunbar), Russell Wilson's name involved in trade discussions, "WHO's IN, WHO's OUT" featuring Draymond Green v. Shawn Marion, Star of the NBA lobbying for the resumption of play, ESPN's Top Ten NBA Player list, and much more.

Episode 8 of Nitty Gritty Sports Talk Features Pro Basketball Player, Former University of Massachusetts/ Calvert Hall HS Standout, and Baltimore Legend Ricky Harris.

The fellas talked to Ricky about growing up in Baltimore and the culture shock he faced going to Calvert Hall HS, playing his way into being among the great Calvert Hall and UMASS alumni,  passing Dr. J and Marcus Camby on UMASS's All- time leading Scorer list (3rd All time), his favorite game winning shot, playing professionally all across the world, leaving a legacy, and so much more. 

During the Show, we recapped the latest news surrounding  the potential resumption of sports in the NFL, MLB,NBA, Episodes 7 and 8 of MJ's Last Dance Documentary, Dak Prescott, Ravens and Steelers news and notes, “WHO’s IN and WHO’s OUT,” amongst other things. 

Special thanks to Ricky for coming on the show and showing so much love from Day 1. This interview was dope for so many reasons and definitely entertaining from start to finish. 

In this special episode of Nitty Gritty Sports Talk, the guys interviewed a BOSS, who is considered the first black woman to represent NFL and MLS players independently (based on data from the NFLPA), founder of Twenty Six Marketing Agency- Sports Marketing Agent Rashida "The Plug" Gayle. Rashida oversees the marketing and management of Devonta Freeman (Atlanta Falcons), Desmond Trufant (Atlanta Falcons), Justice Hill (Baltimore Ravens), Miles Boykin (Baltimore Ravens), N'Keal Harry (New England Patriots), Josef Martinez (Atlanta United), among others.

During this conversation, we spoke to Rashida about her introduction into the sports industry, the challenges she has faced along the way, the importance of branding/marketing for today's athlete, advice she would give young women who may bee interested in a career in sports, and much more.

In this special episode of Nitty Gritty Sports Talk, the team interviewed former Mount St. Joseph HS, University of Notre Dame, NBA G-League PG, and Baltimore Legend Eric Atkins. The guys spoke to Eric to find out about growing up in Baltimore, choosing to play at MSJ HS and Notre Dame University, the similarities between Coach Pat Clatchey and Mike Brey, his aspirations to become a coach since a youth, his experience as a young assistant coach at Howard University, and much more.

In this special episode of Nitty Gritty Sports Talk, the team interviewed former Mervo/ Loyola University Standout Basketball Player Damien Jenifer and current Mount St. Joseph HS Assistant Coach Damien Jenifer to find out about growing up in Baltimore and hooping at Mervo HS, being a three-time team captain at Loyola University, his first coaching gig at Montrose Christian- which included coaching the likes of future NBA stars Kevin Durant and Greivis Vásquez, working under legendary HS coach Pat Clatchey at MSJ, his flourishing business First Choice Basketball Training, and much more!

Episode 7 of Nitty Gritty Sports Talk Features Pro Basketball Player, Former Syracuse University Standout and Baltimore Legend C.J. Fair.

The team talked with C.J about growing up in Baltimore and carrying the tradition of Baltimore Hoopers at Syracuse, their Final Four run in 2013, his NBA draft process, exposure to the “business” side of basketball, and much more.

During the Show, we recapped the news surrounding Ravens All Pro Safety Earl Thomas, complications with the NBA’s potential return, Kevin Durant, NFL Schedule Predictions , and of course, "WHO's IN, WHO's OUT," among other topics.

Special thanks to C.J. for coming on the show! We truly appreciated his time, candor, and in depth responses. We had a great time with one of Baltimore's Finest!

In Episode 6, Nitty Gritty Sports Talk interviewed Pro Basketball Player, Morgan State University's All-Time Leading Scorer, and Baltimore Legend Reggie Holmes . During this compelling conversation, we talked with Reggie about growing up in Baltimore and being overlooked throughout his career, the transition from playing at Southern HS to playing at St. Frances Academy, dominating at Morgan State, his pro career, his conversation with NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, and much more.

During the Show, we recapped Episodes 5/6 of MJ’s “The Last Dance,” Andy Dalton Signing with the 'Boys, the potential pathway for NFL return, "WHO's IN, WHO's OUT," among other topics.

In this special edition of Nitty Gritty Sports Talk, the team interviews Raven's Second Year OLB Mike Onuoha to find out about his upbringing and how he found the game of football, leaving the University of Oklahoma and having to persevere through adversity, settling in with the Ravens after going undrafted, and much more. 

Special thanks to Mike for being supportive from day one. His journey definitely exemplifies what it means to be "Nitty Gritty". 

In Episode 5, Nitty Gritty Sports Talk interviewed Pro Basketball Player Devin Sweetney (cousin of Georgetown Legend and Former NBA player Mike Sweetney). During this engaging 30 minute conversation, we found out about the toughest player he has faced, playing in HS with future NBA players Michael Beasley and Nolan Smith, his basketball journey which has led him to hoop in 15 different countries, his take on basketball as a business and the G-League's new eligibility rules, and more.  

During the Show, we touched on the NCAA proposed name/likeness rule changes, Aaron Rodgers v. Green Bay, the NBA possibly in Disney World,  unveiled our Top 5 Ravens in our Top 25 Ravens Players list,  and much more.

In this special episode of Nitty Gritty Sports Talk, the team interviews Raven's Second Year RB Justice Hill to find out about growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his College career at Oklahoma State University, being drafted by the Ravens, his role going into his 2nd pro season, and much more.