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From Baylor to Cincinnati, and now pursuing his professional basketball dreams, Jalen Celestine joins us for an in-depth conversation about the journey, the lessons, and everything that comes with chasing the next level.

We get into his experiences navigating Division I basketball, representing the Toronto Raptors during NBA Summer League, and the brotherhood he shares with Philadelphia 76ers star V.J. Edgecombe.

But this conversation goes WAY beyond basketball.

We break down the NIL era and its impact on college sports, the opportunities and temptations that come with life-changing money at a young age, overcoming injury struggles, the importance of community, and the life lessons that have shaped Jalen along the way.

From the highs and lows of the basketball journey to preparing for life beyond the game, this is a conversation you don't want to miss!

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Today on “ReCappin: The Drop Series”, a special edition of The Ave Podcast, we discuss the season finale "Hercules". We share our thoughts on the episode; ask if Wanda can carry the crown as a black female lead; did DG deserved what he deserved; Big Daddy's big story; Leon being pulled back in; the reintroduction of TV theme music; and so much more.

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Today on I, a special edition of The Ave Podcast, we discuss the latest episodes “Exit Wounds” & “Blood In, Blood Out. We compare both episodes; question if Wanda is losing control of her foothold; if Leon is the moral center of the show that’s also heading downhill; the impact of the streets and the role it plays in this series; do you still wanna whup up Lamar, or do you sympathize with him; DG's impressions as a "villain"; plus a lot more.

Today on #TheStoop, I’m joined by F45 Studios owner Dwayne Perry for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, perseverance, and the journey behind the dream.

We get into his path to entrepreneurship and how he got his start in the F45 business, the trials and tribulations of building and sustaining a business, and the roller coaster ride of navigating the unexpected. Dwayne opens up about how he and his business survived the pandemic, the perseverance that carried him through one of his toughest ordeals, and what it took to keep pushing until he could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

An honest conversation about the highs, the lows, the setbacks, and the resilience it takes to keep moving forward when the road gets tough.

Today on The Ave Podcast, we conclude South Shore Ave’s NBA Season Preview Week with the annual NBA Eastern Conference Preview. Breaking with traditions, we ranked each team in the West into sections. From the bottom to the Top. Press Play. & enjoy...

Today on The Ave Podcast, we launch South Shore Ave’s NBA Season Preview Week with the 2026 NBA Western Conference Preview. Breaking with traditions, we ranked each team in the West into sections. From the bottom to the Top. Press Play.

TRAINWRECK LOUNGE (05:08) 

UPPER LOWER CLASS CITIZENS (26:45)

FADE TO BLACK (44:30)

MIDDLE CLASS SOCIETY (01:09:23) 

UPPER MIDDLE CLASS (01:24:05)

DELUXE APARTMENT (01:33:07)

GATED COMMUNITY (01:46:34)

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Today on “ReCappin: The Drop Series”, a special edition of The Ave Podcast, we discuss the latest episode "Homecoming". We break the family meeting that may change the relationship between Lamar, Mama G, & Big Daddy; the Rochelle storyline; the difficulties of creating spinoff shows; if we still want to rough up Lamar; and much more.

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Today on “ReCappin: The Drop Series”, a special edition of The Ave Podcast, we discuss the Snowfall spinoff series at its halfway point. We break down our favorite scenes and characters, our thoughts on Lamar; the transition between the Drug & Hip Hop eras; "Rules To The Game"; plus more. 

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by the Author of "Shut Out: The Game That Did Not Love Me Black", Bernie Saunders. We discuss his hockey journey from the early beginnings where his love for the game developed in Montreal; the trials and tribulations he endured both on and off the ice; how the love for his brother translated into a scholarship at Western Michigan University; the successful NCAA career that followed, including his trajectory all the way to the NHL & becoming the fifth black hockey player to ever play in the NHL. We also break down whether or not he felt the weight of the title in the moment; his support system after his experience with the Quebec Nordiques ; how his hockey experience would fare in this era; stories about his brother John's career as a Hall of Fame Sports Broadcaster, and more. Enjoy...

Today on #TheStoop, best selling author & Former Member of Parliament, Celina Caesar-Chavannes joins the show as we discuss: her beginnings as a Neuroscientist & how that led her into politics; becoming the MP of Whitby to a member of Parliament; the aftermath on stepping away from politics & how that affected her life; her new journey into completing her PhD; breaking bread with Barack Obama; and much, MUCH more.