In this week’s episode - I sit down with Coach Rob Gardner, who is the new head football coach for Hammond High School located in the region in Northwest Indiana. In this episode we discuss Rob’s background, his vision he has as a new head coach, and being one of the youngest head football coaches around and much more! Tweet us! @coachrobgardner @thedmpodcast

In this week’s podcast edition, I am joined by the Head Coach of Hammond Highschool, Coach Larry Moore Jr. In this episode, we discuss his 14 game winning streak, life after basketball, being one of the top teams in Northwest Indiana, and much more! Instagram: @thedmpodcast_ @coach_moore3

This episode is a special edition in honor of “Kobe Bean Bryant” and how he influenced and impacted the world. Though I never met Kobe Bryant in person, he impacted my life by being more than just an athlete. His will to win, his perseverance and resilience he had to be legendary was unmatched. Special thanks to my good friend, Schoolem Jonesy for taking the time out his day to join me on this episode. Connect with us on social media: IG @schoolem.jonesy @thedmpodcast_

This week on the podcast I had the great pleasure of hosting longtime sports columnist for the Gary Post Tribune, Mr. Mike Hutton. Mike and myself had an in depth conversation about his journey as a sports columnist, his many accolades he received throughout his career, and his top 10 “2010-2020” all decade boys basketball list for Northwest Indiana and much more! Connect with us on Social Media: @MikeHuttonPT @TheDMPodcast

This weeks guest is a DMPod Alum, Jamal Richardson. In this episode Jamal elaborates more about All Around Game Basketball, Breaking down his clients game, and his recap of 2019. To hear more about Jamal’s personal story, tune into Episode 17. Connect with us on Instagram @AAGBasketball10 @TheDMPodcast_

This week on the podcast is Mr. Ryan Givens. Ryan has an eye for the camera, he has had numerous of videos go viral on the internet, he makes some of the sickest football and basketball highlight videos. In this episode, we discussed his passion for the camera, experiencing Nike Peach Jam EYBL, the countless hours he spends in the gym, and much more! Connect with us on Social Media: Instagram: @IamMrGivens @DeJuanMarrero

This week on the podcast is Bosco Prep Institute Founder and Director Dave Maravilla. DeJuan had the opportunity to host Dave on the podcast to share his innovative idea to create a Prep School located in Northwest Indiana in Crown Point, Indiana. In this episode, Dave goes in depth on why he wanted to have a Prep School after being a long time basketball agent for over two decades, he shares how he assembled his team, how important are relationships, and why he specifically wanted his Prep School to be in the region of Northwest Indiana. Hope you guys enjoy this episode! Connect with Dave Maravilla via Facebook: David Maravilla or LinkedIn: Dave Maravilla. Connect with DeJuan Marrero via Instagram: @TheDMPodcast_

DeJuan Marrero is joined by another Region legend from Northwest Indiana, Mr. Spike Albrecht. In this episode we discussed being from the region in Northwest Indiana, his experience playing at the University of Michigan and competing for the 2013 National Championship against Louisville. Spike also shares his mindset he had going into the national championship game and scoring 17pts off the bench, we also discussed his decision to finish out his collegiate career at Purdue University and winning a Big Ten Championship with Purdue. Spike also shares the rivalry between Purdue and Indiana University, and much more! Connect with us on Instagram: @Dejuanmarrero @spikealbrecht_

DeJuan Marrero had the opportunity to host Gary Indiana’s favorite barber William Coker, aka Billco, aka the brother who paved the way for a lot brothers coming up in Gary, Indiana. Bill shares what it takes to be a successful barber, his longevity of entrepreneurship, and what it means for him to be from Gary, Indiana. Bill has been cutting hair for over 25 years - He is the owner of his own Barber Shop Billco’s Barber Shop located in Gary, Indiana. Bill dropped a lot of gems and nuggets for you guys in this episode. Sit back and enjoy this episode! Connect with us on Instagram: @Dejuanmarrero @iambillco

DeJuan Marrero had the opportunity to host, Levon Whittaker - Levon and DeJuan grew up in the same community in Gary, Indiana, both played on the same baseball team growing up and both attended the same High School (Bowman Academy) in Gary, Indiana. In this episode we discussed how Levon created #SportsWhitt, the history of Bowman Academy, the importance of putting out content on social media, why it’s important to be consistent with your content and much more! Connect with us on Instagram: @DeJuanMarrero @TheDMPodcast_ @SportsWhitt @Diamond_dreams2