The Run It Up Podcast

The Run It Up Podcast

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The Run It Up Podcast episodes

  • Ep.57: NBA Believe It Or Not?

    The guys are back to talk about some NBA Believe it Or Not's about a quarter way into the season. Do they think what we're seeing is going to stick the whole season, or is it just a fluke?   

    • Are the Pelicans the best team in the West?  
    • Are the Grizzlies legit contenders?  
    • Is Jayson Tatum the MVP?  
    • Is SGA a top-12 player in the NBA?  
    • Donovan Mitchell or Devin Booker?

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      Follow Khalil on Twitter: @Bhalil44

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      Songs of The Week:

      Najee | Lil Tecca - "Blessing"

      Justice | SZA ft. Don Tolliver - "Used"

      Khalil | Metro Boomin ft. Young Thug - "Metro Spider"

      1 hr 20 min
    • Ep.56: Top-10 RBs & WRs, Lamar Jackson Landing Spots

      The guys are back to run down their top-10 RBs and WRs of the NFL season thus far and compare each list to see who's missing...


      Then, with Lamar Jackson's contract situation up in the air, they run through 5 potential destinations for the MVP QB to land this offseason. 


      Follow Najee on Twitter: @Najeeadams_ 

      Follow Justice on Twitter: @JusticeReid2 

      Follow Khalil on Twitter: @Bhalil44

      Follow The Run It Up Podcast on Twitter: @RunItUpPod

      Songs of The Week:

      Najee | Tsu Surf x JORDYN - "Elevate"

      Justice | Brent Faiyaz - "Price Of Fame"

      Khalil | Whitney Houston - "Saving All My Love For You"


      1 hr 36 min
    • Ep. 55: Zach Wilson vs. Trey Lance vs. Justin Fields, Pat Mahomes Greatness, Top-5 NBA Young Cores

      The guys are back to talk about Zach Wilson's recent struggles & whether or not they still believe in the former No.2 overall pick.  

      Plus, do the 49ers regret trading up for Trey Lance instead of Justin Fields?   

      The Chiefs look unstoppable & Pat Mahomes might be the best player in all of the NFL, right?   

      Then, they end off with some NBA talk and give their top-5 young cores in the league.


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      Follow Justice on Twitter: @JusticeReid2 

      Follow Khalil on Twitter: @Bhalil44

      Follow The Run It Up Podcast on Twitter: @RunItUpPod


      Songs of The Week:

      Najee | Roddy Ricch - "Aston Martin Truck"

      Justice | Drake - "Jaded"

      Khalil | Smino - "No Ls"

      1 hr 27 min
    • Ep. 54: How Many NBA Players are Special? w/ TTW Mike

      The guys are back this week to talk with Mike from Through the Wire about just how many NBA players are truly special. 

      They go through a ton of players and place each of them into tiers before diving into deeper conversations surrounding the NBA.


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      Follow Justice on Twitter: @JusticeReid2 

      Follow Khalil on Twitter: @Bhalil44

      Follow Mike on Twitter:  @MikeBeenHere

      Follow The Run It Up Podcast on Twitter: @RunItUpPod

      Watch TTW on YouTube: Through The Wire 

      Songs of The Week:

      Najee | Yung Bleu - "One of Those Nights" 

      Justice | Toosii - "Butterfly"

      Khalil | Sonder - "Make Me Stay" 

      Mike | Lil Uzi Vert - "20 Mins"

      1 hr 13 min
    • Ep.53: Top-10 QBs, NFL Midseason Awards, Anthony Davis Trade Scenarios & Desmond Bane Leap

      The guys are back this week to double up with some NFL & NBA talk, best time of the year. 

      They begin by going over each of their top-10 QBs so far this season and dive into the differences that they have such as Justin Fields vs. Tom Brady this year. 

      Also, is Tua only good because of who the Dolphins have surrounded him with? Then, they get into their Midseason NFL Awards and discuss who they believe deserve each and why.


      After, they get right into the NBA Stuff, discussing the Lakers season yet again & whether they should look into trading Anthony Davis or not. To end it off, they talk Desmond Bane's emergence, Luka taking yet ANOTHER leap & the best backcourts in the NBA. 


      Follow Najee on Twitter: @Najeeadams_ 

      Follow Justice on Twitter: @JusticeReid2 

      Follow Khalil on Twitter: @Bhalil44

      Follow The Run It Up Podcast on Twitter: @RunItUpPod


      Songs of The Week:

      Najee | Drake - "Jumbotron Sh** Poppin"

      Justice | Drake x 21 Savage- "Major Distribution" 

      Khalil | Drake x 21 Savage - "Privileged Rappers" 

      2 hr 15 min
    • Ep.52: NFL Trade Deadline, Ranking 2020/21 QBs, Lakers Struggles & SGA 4 MVP

      In this episode of the Run It Up Podcast, Najee & Justice run through the recent NFL Trade Deadline and talk the biggest moves for each contender.

      Along the way, they rank each of the QBs from the 2020 & 2021 class while giving their thoughts on what separates each guy from one another. Of course, they had to talk about their struggling Lakers and what's gone wrong so far this season. Is there any hope for the Purple & Gold? Can they turn their season around?


      Lastly, they talk about some of their biggest surprises of the NBA season for far, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and compare him to some of the other rising young superstars in the NBA:

      • Donovan Mitchell
      • Darius Garland
      • Anthony Edwards
      • Zach LaVine
      • Trae Young
      • & a bunch more 

      • Follow Najee on Twitter: @Najeeadams_ 

        Follow Justice on Twitter: @JusticeReid2 

        Follow Khalil on Twitter: @Bhalil44

        Follow The Run It Up Podcast on Twitter: @RunItUpPod


        Songs of The Week:

        Najee | Sleepy Hallow - "Marie"

        Justice | Drake x 21 Savage- "Jimmy Cooks"

        1 hr 21 min
      • Ep.51: NBA Season Preview w/ Riv

        In this episode, the guys are back to talk ALL things NBA with Riv from the Pick A Side Podcast.   

        They start with talking about players they would/wouldn't trade for Victor Wembanyama before diving into their "Plant A Flag" session for the 22-23 NBA season.  The entire landscape of the NBA gets discussed as they go over each team from each conference & give their NBA award predictions at the end.


        Follow Najee on Twitter: @Najeeadams_ 

        Follow Justice on Twitter: @JusticeReid2 

        Follow Khalil on Twitter: @Bhalil44

        Follow Riv on Twitter:  @DuragRiv

        Follow The Run It Up Podcast on Twitter: @RunItUpPod

        Watch Pick A Side on YouTube: PickASidePodcast


        Songs of The Week:

        Najee | Polo G x Almighty Jay - "Bottle Girls"

        Justice | Jvck James- "Hennessy Tears"

        Khalil | DJ Khaled ft. 21 Savage - "Way Past Luck"

        Riv | Mariah the Scientist - "Spread Thin" 

        2 hr 20 min
      • Ep.50: Week 2 Fantasy Football Start/Sit, Buy-Low & Sell-High

        The boys are back to talk fantasy football with Week 1 takeaways, Buy Low & Sell High options and Start/Sits for each position in Week 2. 

        • Antonio Gibson Weekly RB1? 
        • Travis Etienne in trouble? 
        • Is Saquon Barkley a top-3 RB rest of season? 
        • They give their thoughts on all of that and SO much more on this week's episode! 


          Follow Najee on Twitter - @Najeeadams_ 

          Follow Justice on Twitter - @JusticeReid2 

          Follow Khalil on Twitter - @Bhalil44

          Follow The Run It Up Podcast on Twitter - @RunItUpPod


          Songs of The Week:

          Najee | Nav ft. Gunna - "Playa" 

          Justice | Blxst ft. Rick  Ross- "Couldn't Wait for It"

          Khalil | Chris Brown ft. Blxst - "Show It"

          1 hr 36 min
        • Ep.49: The ULTIMATE Fantasy Football Breakouts & Busts Guide

          We're back to talk all things breakouts and busts for the fantasy football season just a FEW days before the NFL kicks off. 

          Over the course of giving our picks, we go through the top-15 for virtually every position and give our thoughts, while also tossing in a bunch of player debates using Underdog Fantasy's ADP. 

          If you've already drafted, tune in and listen to us tell you how nice (or trash) of a team you got, and if you draft this weekend then make sure to tap in so you can dominate your leaguemates. 


          Follow Najee on Twitter - @Najeeadams_ 

          Follow Justice on Twitter - @JusticeReid2 

          Follow Khalil on Twitter - @Bhalil44

          Follow The Run It Up Podcast on Twitter - @RunItUpPod



          Songs of The Week:

          Najee | Lil Tjay - "Beat The Odds"

          Justice | JID ft. Lil Durk - "Bruddanem"

          Khalil | Adele - "All Night Parking"

          2 hr 11 min
        • Ep.48: Top-12 Fantasy Football RBs

          August is almost over and FANTASY FOOTBALL SZN IS IN FULL SWING!


          The guys are back to give their individual top-12 fantasy Running Back ranks to get you ready for the season & any drafts you have coming up. At the end, they develop a live podcast consensus ranking and go over who they should've moved up or down. 

          • Jonathan Taylor vs. CMC
          • Saquon BIG Return SZN? 
          • Derrick Henry falling off? 
          • The boys talk all of this, and of course go off into a bunch of different tangents in this episode. 


            Follow Najee on Twitter - @Najeeadams_ 

            Follow Justice on Twitter - @JusticeReid2 

            Follow Khalil on Twitter - @Bhalil44

            Follow The Run It Up Podcast on Twitter - @RunItUpPod


            Songs of The Week:

            Najee | Stunna Gambino - "Save Yo Tears"

            Justice | Eli Sostre - "Still Up All Night" 

            Khalil | Jon Bellion ft. Tuamie - "Adult Swim" 

            1 hr 35 min

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          Hosted by Najee Adams, The Run it Up Podcast locks in on all things sports while also diving into pop culture and hip-hop along the way. Focused on smiles, laughs and all-around fun, be prepared to…