Step2TheMic DMVPodcast

From Charlottesville, to the NBA and now Old Dominion University, Bryant Stith has excelled on every level. Recently, The University of Virginia's All-Time leading scorer sat down with his former college teammate, Ted Jeffries, to talk Nascar, coaching his sons, and his favorite basketball memories.

Dominique Dawes is the living definition of class, style and elegance. On episode 30, the Olympic gold medalist and former co-chair of President Obama’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, steps to the mic with our Chris Miles. Topics include: Starting a gymnastics academy during a pandemic, her enjoyment watching Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas, and her 1992 meeting with the "Dream Team."

It's GameDay #DMV, before you watch today's game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Football team, our Chris Miles and Ted Jeffries have a heated debate on the future of the burgundy and gold. Their main point of disagreement is quarterback Dwayne Haskins, is he ready to lead this team? Enjoy!

On episode 26, we honor one of the greatest basketball figures on any level. 

John Thompson, Jr., the long time head basketball coach at Georgetown University, passed away at the age of 78. We all know his impressive basketball resume: National Championship as a player at Archbishop Carroll High School; NBA Championship as a member of the Boston Celtics; National Championship at Georgetown University; and enshrinement into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Those accomplishments will always be remembered along with the impact he had on the countless number of people he met in his lifetime. Three of members of our podcast team knew "Big Coach" well and shared their individual stories. Here is Monica McNutt, Ted Jeffries and Andre' Jones.

On episode 25 we wanted to let our voices heard. Our Chris Miles was front and center hosting the national coverage on NBA TV when the Milwaukee Bucks players led a boycott protesting the shooting of Jacob Blake by the Kenosha, Wisconsin police.

Chris did an outstanding job anchoring the NBA's coverage of this fluid situation. In this pod, he reflects on what he saw and how NBA-TV handled this historic event.

Monica McNutt, Ted Jeffries and Deno Campbell offer their insight on what's next and how the NBA and other professional leagues should move forward dealing with these crucial and important social issues. 

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the landscape of high school sports across the #DMV. How are athletes dealing with their new normal? On episode 24, our Andre Jones and Deno Campbell hit the gridiron with one of the nation's top high school linebackers and recent LSU commit, Greg Penn III to talk recruiting and the challenges of playing high school football this season.

Episode 23 of the Step2TheMic podcast features one of the most dynamic ballers from the DMV. Shawn Springs, the Montgomery County native, reflects on his time at Springbrook High School, his All-American days at The Ohio State University and his 13-year NFL career with the Seahawks, Redskins and Patriots. 

On episode 22, our guest is a woman who is truly a game changer. Julie Donaldson, Senior Vice President of Media and Content for the Washington Football Team, Steps2TheMic. The former television sports anchor/reporter reflects on her career and new venture with Monica McNutt and Chris Miles. Topics include: the journey of women in sports, how Julie's personal battles inspire her to achieve and push forward, the new approach to the NFL Gameday broadcast, the return of quarterback Alex Smith and how special is rookie Chase Young?