No Strangers to the Game

Today's episode tackles the debate on whether sports have been a distraction or an opportunity in the black community. Troy and Jah look at the prominent black athletes that have used their platform to address the issues in the community, and look at whether the integration of sports teams has helped blacks progress or has furthered the oppression.

Today's episode talks about the traits and characteristics of parents who have successful children. Troy and Jah look at the dynamic relationships between parents and their successful children and debate whether parents want success for their children more than they want it for themselves.

Today's episode talks about the impact of the black athletes in the multibillion dollar sports industry. Troy and Jah look at the ways in which these college and professional players can use their skills as leverage to better their community and provide other opportunities for young aspiring athletes may be able to fall back on, in the event that they don't make it to the professional level.

Today's episode talks about the impact of the black church. Troy and Jah look at how the church has been a cornerstone in the black community spiritually and economically for years and discuss the possible way the church can start to evolve to continue to sustain and appeal to the newer generations.

Today's episode talks about the being true to yourself. Troy and Jah look at how you develop and become who you were meant to be after leaving home and also discuss staying true to yourself even in your personal relationships.

Today's episode talks about the meaning of power. Troy and Jah look at their most powerful and powerless moments and dive deeper into knowing the power that you possess and value that you add.   

Today's episode talks about the meaning of success. Troy and Jah look at their most memorable successes and failures and share what truly drives them, when working to achieve success.

Today's episode talks about the qualities of an effective leader. Troy and Jah touch on  the different styles of leadership, on and off the court,  and the best methods leaders take when dealing with conflict resolution.

Today's episode talks about the influence role models play in todays' society. Troy and Jah share their personal role models and discuss whether celebrities and public figures should use their influence to make an impact given todays' social climate in the United States.

Today's episode we take a moment to do a wellness check, with all that is happening in this country we have to check in with each other. Troy and Jah share their coping mechanisms and provide advice for those who may be feeling overwhelmed during this time.