The Old Man and the Three

Interviews and conversations are unique. Some flow rather easily and others are a bit tough to get through. This particular discussion however, is a different animal altogether - and for all the right reasons. Joining JJ and Tommy this week is fellow ThreeFourTwo family member (and NBA sharpshooter) Duncan Robinson, and Hasan Minhaj - a comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host, just to name a few. The four of them join together for a conversation that covers just about everything and absolutely nothing is out of bounds. The topics range from lighter subjects like JJ and Duncan’s hair and their caffeine intake, to deep dives into the social media landscape, performance anxiety, and controlling the power of a celebrity’s public voice. Plus mixed into all of this is another spectacular EAT PRAY DUNK segment. It is an absolute can’t miss interview. 

RUNDOWN 

• JJ starts the show off by immediately throwing Hasan under the bus for not knowing he was traded to the Mavs after seeing him shortly after the trade deadline

• Duncan touches on whether he has gotten hit with any courtside heckling

• On the protocols of talking to people sitting courtside

• Hasan dishes on the jealousy of and competition of courside seating

• How do Woj and Shams get their info? Who is leaking it and how does it get out so quickly?

• Would stories leak in the entertainment world if there was the same kind of passion as there is in sports

• Is Julius Randle first team all-NBA this year

• Breaking down the Knicks superb play of late 

• What’s the bigger story (for NY’ers), the Nets winning a chip or the Knicks winning a playoff series 

• On the passion of Knicks fans

• Hasan describes what it’s like being a Kings fan

• Hasan tells a special Bobby Hurley story and his connection with him

• What’s the purpose of having the same teams on national TV all the time

• Did Miami flip that script last year with their run to the finals

• How Duncan’s experience of having his own podcast has been going thus far

• How the insanity of the NBA schedule this year has contributed to the difficulty of nailing down guests

EAT PRAY DUNK

• Do NBA players concentrate more on basketball now - even with all the side distractions - as compared to when they were young

• How the narrative has completely changed within the mindset of players coming into the league compared to years ago

• Hasan sees a new crop of NBA owners coming out of this era of athletes

• The issues and pitfalls of social media 

• On the differences in player relationships in today’s era

• Comparing an athlete's performance anxiety to an entertainer’s

• How to juggle the responsibility of speaking for so many people that look to you for answers/opinions

• Does anxiety change with expectations

• Being able to lean on friends for help is a key element to staying grounded

• Sports has stats and wins/losses… How is success measured in entertainment 

• Hasan grills JJ and Duncan on their haircuts and techniques

• Duncan discusses the time where he was called Jimmy Neutron throughout a game

• The guys break down their caffeine intake

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Jrue Holiday is a basketball star, plain and simple. He offers an all-around game and leads the defensive charge for the Bucks by anchoring their league leading defense with his lockdown abilities. But with all that being said, Jrue is so much more than just an incredible athlete. He gives back. He gives back to the community, his teammates, his family, and the game. He acknowledges and understands how lucky he is to be playing the game he loves and displays a rare sense of humbleness and empathy that few can match. All of this is on display during this spectacular interview where he covers everything from the recent Derek Chauvin verdict, to battling Covid, his close relationship with JJ, and the importance of family and community. 

RUNDOWN

Jrue expresses his feeling concerning the Derek Chauvin verdict

On his dedication and passion towards giving back to the community and supporting black business owners

What he would like to see from the league to help on these matters

On the challenge of helping change people’s lives in the best way possible

The importance of bringing economic empowerment to low income communities

After everything that has happened over the last year plus, does he see basketball in a different light

On the difficulty of this year’s NBA schedule and how the public and media don't fully understand the wear and tear the players are going through

What is was like coming back from Covid and how tough the journey was 

How remarkable it is that his numbers are better after his Covid diagnosis than before

On missing the crowds and packed arenas

How this is not the real NBA experience and how the young stars still haven’t experienced the real deal

Has there been a secret ingredient to his success this year

Reliving a JJ explosion in the locker room

How does being on the court with Giannis improve his game

Breaking down what a freak of nature Giannis is and what he can accomplish

On the confidence he has in starting every game with three of the best defenders in the league on the court

Does he take pride in hearing other players compliment his defense

As someone who is a top defender, what does he do when someone like Dame or Steph gets in there ‘zone’

Does he care about the awards and accolades - or lack thereof

On his contract and coming to the the Bucks

The thrill of playing on a contending team and being counted on to do what you do best

On being able to only play for a finite amount of time and enjoying your life

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Whether it be riveting dramas like “The Big Short” and “Vice”, or legendary comedies such as “Step Brothers”, “Anchorman”, and “Talladega Nights”, director Adam McKay has covered all the bases in Hollywood. But what you may not know about him is his love for NBA basketball. A self proclaimed “NBA junkie”, Adam has now delved into the league’s darker history with his new project "Death at the Wing”. In this 7th installment of the OM3 Leadership series, he sits down with JJ and Tommy to talk about that, as well as his memories of the game as a youth, the challenges of working with Hollywood’s elite actors, prioritizing his time, and much more.  

RUNDOWN 

JJ and Adam discuss the first time they met

Adam talks about being an NBA junkie and what players or teams had an impact on him growing up

Watching Dr J as a kid, Adam describes what his game was like

Discusses his new podcast and why he chose such a specific topic

What did he learn about the Reagan era NBA through his research

What are some of the lasting effects in today’s society from that era

Is it strange to see how much the league has changed in terms of it’s players taking on politics 

How many of the changes in the NBA coincide with flashpoint events in the league

On his appreciation of all the different era in the NBA

Adam explains the “18 month Sean Kemp era”

Why was getting the go-ahead to make “Anchorman” so difficult

Does he have a favorite Will Ferrell movie

How well the movie “Step Brothers” has aged

Does he have any “what-if” castings that never came to fruition

How long did it take tp pick the names for “Anchorman"

Is there a difference in the amount of takes between a comedic piece as compared to a dramatic film

On the challenges of handling an all-star cast and has it always been a strength for him

What his the director’s role in terms of leadership on a set

On creating an environment to allow the strengths of each actor to shine and how that’s similar to an NBA team

Touches on some of his favorite coaches and breaks down the special rule that should exist only for Alvin Gentry

Was the pivot to more serious content a natural evolution in his filmmaking or was it a conscious effort

How does he prioritize his time while working on so many projects 

As his company has gotten bigger, was it ever hard to relinquish some control on projects

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In this 6th installment of the Leadership Series, JJ and Tommy welcome in the CEO and founder of Beyond Meat, Ethan Brown. Ethan chronicles his incredible journey thus far and details how his company came to be. He also dives into several other topics such as his love for the game of basketball, what drove him to create his company and his unique product, the importance of having athletes embrace his product, his partnerships in the food industry and much more. 

RUNDOWN

Details the backstory on how and why he came to found Beyond Meat

What was his personal diet like growing up and when did he take notice of what he was putting in his body

How did he take an idea for a plant based meat and have it come to fruition

Was breaking down meat and plants into 5 categories something his team came up with or was there already literature on it

Does he remember the very first beyond burger he ever ate

Explains the passion to continually improve his product and the process of making it

When does he feel the outside world began to catch up and recognize what he was doing

On the importance of getting mainstream athletes to buy in on this product

Why is having a daily routine and an emphasis on self care so important

On how preparation translates into confidence

Discusses the unique partnerships his company has forged in the food industry

Has his strategy shifted during the pandemic

Besides confronting risk and failure, what other leadership qualities stand out to him

Has his view of leadership evolved over the years

Has he been surprised at how anything has turned out

Breaks down the nutritional value of plant based meats and debunks the arguments against it

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ThreeFourTwo Productions has added another family member as JJ and Tommy welcome in 2013 Masters champion Adam Scott to introduce the new podcast special “FAIRGAME”. Hosted by Scott himself and broken into 5 intimate episodes, this podcast series will take you behind the curtain of golf like never before, as season 1 centers around golf’s greatest stage, The Masters. In this interview, the Adam breaks down what the show is going to be about, and also dives in on several other topics such as the challenges that come along with playing in the game’s most famous and prestigious tournament, dealing with the booming trend in golf of chasing speed, tailoring his game to his specific swing, his favorite tournaments, and so much more. Fair Game premiers on Tuesday, just as Scott readies himself to take on Augusta, and takes us right on through the weekend as the Masters rolls to its final rounds. Don’t miss this exciting podcast special FAIRGAME - or this spectacular interview. 

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This is a special episode of the Old Man & The Three for a number of reasons. For starters, it’s episode #50! A big shout out to the OM3 listeners for taking this journey with us - many more to come! As for the show itself, JJ starts things off by answering the bell and addressing the big news of his trade to the Dallas Mavericks. Much more to this story than meets the eye obviously, and JJ covers it all. To follow that up, we have two spectacular guests on the show this week in Collin Sexton and Tyrese Haliburton. Sexton, as you’ll come to find out, brings his ‘A’ game because… well that’s what he’s always done - even going back to when he was young a boy asking his mom for an alarm clock so he can practice basketball early. Oh, did we mention he was probably around 7 when that happened? You see where this is going. And Tyrese as you all know, is the OM3 NBA correspondent and brings his usual honesty, humor, humility, as well as some great stories from the floor. Always a must listen. It’s a can’t miss episode from top to bottom. 

RUNDOWN

Collin Sexton

Collin begins by breaking down what happened during his “3 on 5” game in college

Did that game give him the confidence he needed going into his freshman year

The guys talk about Avery Bradley and his “distinctive” voice

Breaking down Collin’s many viral moments

Where do his intensity and competitiveness come from

Talks about his maniacal approach to prep and training and whether it helped him when he got to the league

How the amount of prep naturally has to wane a bit during the season to avoid burnout

On his awkward pre-draft workouts with the Cavs after they lost the finals

Takes a reflective look back at his draft class

On the skill level of incoming players as compared to years past

Discussion about him deserving to be an all star

Was it difficult coming into the league and playing on a losing team after always winning

On the Cavs playing up to their competition and taking down some of the league's elite teams

Does he feel he has learned how to lead at this level and has he taken to the leadership role

On the importance of playing with - and learning from - the vets of the league

Tyrese Haliburton

Talks about the current hot streak the Kings are on and his role

Breaks down his tandem attack with De’Aaron Fox

On his high level of play during this streak

How De'Aaron Fox has taken his game to new heights

Breaks down his “Aquafina" incident with Harrison Barnes

On the incredible rush of a buzzer beater

Discuss the many great qualities of Alvin Gentry

Has he hit any sort of rookie wall

JJ and Tyrese talk about feeling validated by getting a Dame retweet 

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It's a two for one special this week on the OM3 pod, as JJ and Tommy are joined by two guests who are not only great professionals, but great people as well - Tobias Harris and Mina Kimes. Harris, enjoying arguably his finest season of his career, sits down to talk hoops (of course), but also touches on so much more. For the hoop discussion, he opens up about the disappointment of not making the ASG despite the incredible season he's having, how and why playing for Doc Rivers has maximized his talents, the difference between the US professional model vs. the rest of the world, and how his NCAA tournament experience turned from a dream into a nightmare. Then he digs deeper and expands out of the realm of basketball when the guys discuss just about everything in the EAT PRAY DUNK segment. At this point, you would think things couldn't get much better... but you'd be wrong. Because to cap the show off, the guys welcome in the spectacular Mina Kimes for a draft that will have you packing your fictional bags. It's the Top 5 fictional TV/Movie towns you would like to live in for one week. Who knew JJ likes to hang out with pups? Never mind, you'll see.

Tobias Harris

Discuss the ongoing issue of inequality between men's and women's sports after the NCAA weight room fiasco

On the issues that run rampant within the NCAA

What would the 18 year old Tobias do if he were graduating high school right now

How the professional basketball 'model' differs in the US as compared to the rest of the world.

Tobias recants his NCAA tournament nightmare experience

How playing with Doc Rivers helps him maximize his talents and translate them to the court

On the positive impact of knowing your role within a team and what's expected of you

Is he surprised at how fast it's all come together for the Sixers this year.

Is Joel Embiid the MVP?

On the improvement of their defense this year and how it runs against the grain of the league

How it's foolish to try and compare different eras of the NBA

On his disappointment of not making the ASG and how JJ feels the rosters should be expanded for this exact reason

How getting the all star nod effects contracts

Discusses the similarities between him and Mike Conley in terms of fitting into the system you play in

Is there a harder place in the NBA to be a max player than Philly?

EAT PRAY DUNK (w/ Tobias)

TOP 5/Draft with Mina Kimes

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Adam Mosseri certainly doesn’t shy away from challenges. It’s one of the aspects of his personality that led him to the top as head of Instagram. But along with that position also comes the added responsibility of facing the tough issues and difficult questions that accompany the social media giant. And he doesn't shrink. In this wide ranging interview, Mosseri tackles all the tough questions and more as he digs deep into subjects such as his desire to work at FaceBook so early in the social media game, managing the threat of mis-information and fake news on his platform, keeping a handle on the absolute power and influence that Instagram possesses, and much more.

RUNDOWN

JJ and and Adam recall the last time they hung out and the incredible meal they had

Adam breaks down his career path and what led him to this point

Discusses his early years at FaceBook

What as it about FaceBook that made him want to work there so badly

At what point did he realize FB was becoming the monster company it would eventually be

What lessons did he learn from the Trump years to get a better handle on mis-information and fake news

In this opinion, where has Silicon Valley gone astray in terms of culture or a disconnect with normal American life

How does he train his employees not to abuse the power that Instagram wields 

How much time and focus is spent on the ‘bad actors’ of Instagram

On the challenges of walking into a new situation at IG with the two founders leaving upon his arrival 

Adam asks JJ how leadership qualities translate onto an NBA team and who are the ones exercising those techniques

How wary does he have to be in making changes to the platform and avoid rocking the boat

What’s his approach to handling the delicate balance of “likes” and features of that nature that can negatively effect today’s youth

How hard is it for him to detach from social media

If someone was to pick up his IG feed, what would they find out about him

On the IG or FaceBook “life" that is portrayed through the platforms

On the popularity of IG in the NBA because of it versatility 

Leadership advice from the man himself

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Well, to use a quote from JJ himself, this is one action packed episode of the Old Man and the Three. To begin, JJ and Tommy sit down with Nikola Vučević, the Orlando magic's all star center and mainstay on and off the court. After coming into the league in 2011, Vučević has steadily improved his game to become a highly respected player around the league, as well as an all star. But inexplicably, his game has also been highly underrated by the casual NBA fan. He talks about using that underrated tag as a motivational tool, as well as his experience in Orlando over the years, his college days at USC, and more. Then, the atmosphere changes juuuust a bit as the OM3 crew is joined by PFT Commenter and Arian Foster for a TOP 5/Draft you have to hear to believe: The top presidents you would want to play on your football team. Before they get started on that though, the guys talk about PFT and Arian's new podcast called "Macrodosing", where they explore conspiracies, conundrums, and the dark corners of the deep web. Definitely a pod you want to check out.

RUNDOWN

How different was this year’s all star experience

On the concern about the long layoff and quality of play

Did he worry about being the last pick on the all-star squad

Reflecting on the bombs that Dame and Steph were launching from 30+ feet

On being an “under the radar” type of player despite all his talent

Is there still a chip on his shoulder to drive him to be better

Does he feel he snuck up on people in the beginning of his career

Did he ever expect to go this long without being on a contender

On how the makeup of an NBA squad have changed over the years 

On his experience in Philly

Talks about playing at USC with the star talent they had at the time

TOP 5/Draft with PFT Commenter and Arian Foster

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Each era of the NBA has its transcendent players. The type of players that change the game simply by the manner in which they play, using their extreme talent to force opponents to change their approach. Can Zion Williamson be one of those players? Well, he's certainly on his way. In just his second season, he already has seasoned vets shaking their heads at the sheer talent and confidence he exudes on the court. And this week he sits down with JJ and Tommy and shows why he's just as impressive off the court as he is on it. He opens up about about several personal topics, including his feelings towards all the accolades and praise he has received so far, what it means to be named an all star, dealing with negative comments on social media, his progression as a player, and much more. 

**Note: there is no TOP 5/Draft in this episode. But tune in next week for an extra special draft with two guests that is easily one of the craziest OM3 drafts so far.  

RUNDOWN

• What's it's like to be named an all-star

• Does he set goals for himself

• Does he pay attention to the accolades and records that he's set this season

• Did he have any other plans for all-star weekend (dunk contest??)

• Has he spoken to B.I. about not making the ASG

• Talk about players who got snubbed 

• Discusses the improvement in Lonzo Ball's game

• Dealing with negative comments on social media

• Breaks down his progression as a player

• Talking some X's and O's about the N.O. offense

• At what point in high school did he get his handle

• Talk about the viral video of the small kid fouling Zion in HS

• Who are some of the people he has really enjoyed playing against

• How the superstars can make good defense moot

• What parts of his game does he feel needs improvement

• On working with Fred Vinson on his shot

• Looks back at his 17 in a row against the Spurs in his first game

• Does he feel the game is different without fans

• Has this season been more fun for him 

• Is he following the Top Shot mania right now

• JJ asks Zion about his poetry skills

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