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Intro Music: "Audemars" by JpBeatz

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After taking a week off, the guys are fully refreshed and ready to tackle this year's NFL Draft, UFC 261, Paul-Mayweather and the 2021 NBA Playoffs.

Intro Music: Good Vibes by King EF

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This week, we're talking all things Hall of Fame. First, Ryan, Gerald and James discuss whether or not LaMarcus Aldridge belongs in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Then, things heat up as Gerald and James go back and forth about Julian Edleman's case for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Closing out the episode, the guys ask a very important question. Does Black ever really crack?

Intro Music: Freakin' by Boogie Major Beats

Outro Music: Night Show By Seán

Episode Artwork: Screenshot via Youtube

We did it! Celebrating our half-year anniversary, the guys talk about the legacy of DMX (03:07), the men's and women's Final Four (19:47), Hubert Davis (28:09), Deshuan Watson (40:42) and much more.

Opening Music: "Tear It Up" by Yung Wun featuring DMX and David Banner

Closing Music: "Prayer" by DMZ

Episode Artwork: Andrew D. Berstein via Getty Images

This week started off slow, but it picked up very quickly. In the first half, the guys talk about Roy Williams retiring (18:20), the NCAA vs. paying players (26:44) and Draymond Green's Twitter thread (35:00). Ending the show, the guys talk about the San Francisco 49ers' draft plans, Kevin Durant getting fined and Oscar De La Hoya returning to the ring.

Intro Music: Night Show by Seán

Outro Music: Clouds by Pyro

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Lions, Bengals & Bears by Wale

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Handel Bars by Iman Shumpert

Money Ball by Dame D.O.L.L.A

This week, Ryan, Gerald and James recognize Kevin Durant's Oscar-nominated short film (13:02), question officiating in March Madness (18:06), scrutinize financial differences between men's and women's college basketball (27:07), wonder if the MLB All-Star Game will stay in Atlanta (36:24), discuss big moves at the NBA trade deadline (49:03) and much more.

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Intro Music: "Two Of Us" by Beats By Con

Outro Music: "On One" by Joyce Wrice

This week, Ryan, Gerald and James open with a game of March Madness Jeopardy! (01:56) before talking about the lack of amenities available to women's basketball teams during March Madness (17:36). The guys also talk about the #NotNCAAProperty Movement (28:57), Brooklyn's NBA title hopes (34:15), NBA loosening COVID-19 protocols (40:11), and the NFL quarterback carousel (43:55). The episode wraps up with a conversation about Juju Smith-Schuster's new contract (56:57) and a boxing update.

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Ad Music: Painless by JP Beatz

This week's episode is worth the wait. We've got basketball, football and a whole lot of laughs for you this week. Ryan, Gerald and James open up by touching on Duke pulling out of the ACC Tournament due to positive COVID-19 tests (16:30), Juwan Howard and Mark Turgeon going at it (19:10), Patrick Ewing being stopped by security at Madison Square Garden (22:24), William Peace University pulling out of their conference championship (27:31) and a racist high school basketball announcer in Kansas (30:56). Later on, the guys discuss Tim Elliott accusing Jordan Espinosa of domestic violence during a fight (38:55) and the fallout from the Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling match (45:53). The guys end by examining recent QB deals in the NFL (56:33) and wrapping their minds around this Meyers Leonard debacle (62:52). Not to mention, Ryan chops it up with Grammy nominee Luke James (66:30).

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Music: "Purpose" by Frizzy Vazquez, "Hard Times" by Geekinz and "Go Girl" by Luke James featuring Ro James & BJ The Chicago Kid

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We're back for episode twenty-one! This week, the guys begin with a new mini-game called "Your Honor" that they use to discuss Greg McDermott's suspension at Creighton (10:18), Russell Wilson's informal trade request (15:29) and Shaquille O'Neal's thoughts about pick and roll defense (20:02). During the first half segment, Ryan questions the NBA's decision to move forward with the All-Star Game (28:52) and the guys wonder if the NBA should begin offering mental health days (35:09). In the second half of the show, Gerald examines Drew Brees' potential return to the NFL and James questions if Kansas will punish Les Miles (01:00:20). To wrap up the episode, Ryan sits down with a very special guest.

Credit for the photo used in this week's artwork goes to Joe Murphy via NBAE and Getty Images. Special thanks to foreignboi and Bakery Beats for providing the free for profit beats used to open and end the show. Thanks for listening and be sure to follow @PIITGC on Twitter!

Sadly, Black History Month is coming to an end, but we're here with one more episode before it ends. This week, Ryan, Gerald and James talk about Bobby Shmurda coming home (04:23), the use of analytics in basketball (10:02) Deshaun Watson's meeting with Texans Head Coach David Culley (36:43) and much more.

Music for today's episode includes "Out of Question" by Bayden Records and "Dec. 16" by OrionCreates. Our episode artwork comes from Getty Images. Follow us @PIITGCPod on Twitter!