The Hitmen Podcast

The Hitmen Podcast

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The Hitmen Podcast episodes

  • Ep. 11 - Target Practice with Scoop Jackson

    In this episode, the Hitmen chop it up with legendary journalist Scoop Jackson for Target Practice | We get into Scoop's new book "The Game Is Not A Game" | His passion for "giving back" | The story behind the iconic Allen Iverson cover of Slam Magazine | How the Ready Or Not rookie cover was created | Colin Kaepernick x Lebron | Scoop's favorite kicks | The One Man x His Shoes Documentary | His predictions for the NBA Bubble Champion and his Mt. Rushmore of Chicago Hoopers


    R.I.P. John C. Lewis

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    1 hr 50 min
  • Ep. 10 - 400M's Buys A Lot of G-Fazo's

    In this episode, the Hitmen discuss Patrick Mahomes' record-breaking contract extension | The NFL proposed ESCRO salary holding | The Washington football team changing their controversial name | The Bubble-Boys off to a rocky start | Kelly Loeffler and her insensitive stance on the WNBA | #FreeWoj | The Pac-12 following suit | Turning the tide in the Game Show | and of course the Sneaker Run-Down for the week!


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    #RIPGeorgeFloyd

    #RIPBreonnaTaylor

    #RIPAhmaudArbery

    #RIPVanessaGuillen


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    1 hr 35 min
  • Ep. 9 - Target Practice with Cody Mack
    In this episode, the Hitmen sit down with Cordaro Mckee (Cody Mack) of WhatsTheWordTV to chop it up about everything Chicago | What it takes to make it as a journalist in the social climate today | Cody's inspiration behind the brand | Cody's NBA Finals picks | His take of the NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago | Kanye West | The Chi on Showtime | and what to expect for the upcoming  10-year anniversary of WTWTV!
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    59 min
  • Ep. 8 - Target Practice with Cappie Pondexter

    In this episode, the Hitmen are blessed with the presence of soon-to-be WNBA Hall-of-Famer Cappie Pondexter.  We  discuss her illustrious 14-year career in the WNBA x overseas | Her legendary Chicago run and rise to prominence in the world of athletics | The Euro-Step | Cappie's Sneaker-Go-To's | Being labeled as the "Iverson" of the WNBA | Cappie's stance on social injustice issues and how the NBA/WNBA restart is counterproductive to pushing the cause forward!


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    1 hr 23 min
  • Ep.7 - We Love A Good Slow News Week
    In this episode, The Hitmen examine Kyrie Irving's stance against the NBA restart | The Kendrick-Perkins / Kyrie / KD Media Triple Threat Match | Jamie Foxx taking on the Mike Tyson biopic | Recap of the 30-for-30 films "Be Water" "Lance" and "Long Gone Summer" | Dak Prescott signing the Franchise Tag tender | Game-Show | Sorta-Kinda Sneaker Run-Down | and The Serato Special
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    1 hr 21 min
  • Ep.6 - Target Practice with Mike Doughty
    In this episode, The Hitmen sit down for the 2nd round of the "Target Practice" interview series with famed Philadelphia artist, Mike Doughty (@morethanmiked) . The topics on the table include Mike's inspiration for his artwork | The Viral "Philly Family" piece | The best advice he got from Will Smith, Jill Scott, and Pattie LaBelle | The state of the country and how his artwork reflects social commentary | Philadelphia sports | Who has the BEST Philly Cheesesteak in the city | His take of the sneaker-scene in Philly, and much more!
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    #JusticeforBreonnaTaylor
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    1 hr 11 min
  • Ep.5 - BLACK II The Future
    In this episode, The Hitmen discuss the in's-and-outs of the NBA season returning | A recap of the "One Man & His Shoes" Documentary | The career of Vince Carter | The Most Agonizing Game Show segment yet | Sneaker Run-Down for 6/8 - 6/14 | Happy Birthday Breonna Taylor
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    1 hr 13 min
  • Ep.4 - Special Kind of Cloth

    In this episode, the Hitmen dive into the fallout from the tragic murder of George Floyd | "The Dream Team Tapes"  recording by Jack McCallum of Michael Jordan stating that he wouldn't play for the 1992 Olympic Team if Isaiah Thomas was included | Dame Lillard's stance on not returning to NBA play under the currently drafter re-start plan and schedule | The Dan Orlovsky Twitter-Battle that ensues | Paul Pierce leaves LeBron James off of his Top-5 All-Time list | Hitmen Headaches Trivia | The Sneaker Run-Down for the week 5/31 - 6/6 | The introduction of the Mailbag!


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    1 hr 32 min
  • Ep:3 - Wait You Hung Up On Kobe Bro?!

    In this episode, The Hitmen sit down for a round of "Target Practice" with friend of the pod, Travis Singleton aka "The Sneaker Reporter" to discuss is career as an NBA beat writer for the Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder | Singleton's rise in the world of Sports Media and how he developed relationships with some the NBA's greatest | Appearing in NBA2K | The art of developing relationships in sports | Crazy Camp Stories x The Instagram Live  Quarantine Interview Series!



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    1 hr 37 min
  • Ep:2 - Still Gotta Come Thru Chicago
    In this episode, The Hitmen recap Episodes 9x10 of the ESPN documentary "The Last Dance," | ESPN's Top-10 Players of All-Time list | Mike Tyson x Evander Holyfield comeback tours| Shaq responds to Draymond Green | Dak Prescott's contract dispute with the Dallas Cowboys | Derrik Rose as Hall-Of-Famer | PLUS Trivia x The Hit-List Sneaker Rundown for the week!
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    1 hr 3 min

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