The Takeaway Podcast

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May 29, 2020 Ep. #49 | RIP George Floyd
This week, we discuss the recent murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis.

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50min
May 21, 2020Ep. #48 | Skating, Relationship Talk, & Fashion
Episode 48! This week, we talk about skating and how influential it is, how fashion repeats itself, our types and preferences when it comes to dating, and how music has evolved over time.
We only have 3 episodes left before the end of season one. Thank you to every single one of you for listening and supporting our journey this far! We have a lot of great and fresh ideas for season two, and we’re confident you will love the new approach to the show. Stay tuned for more great conversations between us and with guests!
Timestamps
00:10 - Show introduction
02:00 - Quarantine update (new hobbies, boredom, etc)
07:10 - Vince discovered black youtube
10:10 - Skateboarding conversation
16:20 - Kids picking what type of person there are going to be
19:40 - How influential skating is
22:40 - Fashion always repeats itself
29:50 - Post highschool changes
33:50 - How our view on appearances has changed over time
36:30 - Do we think we’re attractive? What are our types?
56:30 - How music has evolved over time
1:07:15 - Do label owners have a stake in fashion brands?
1:13:30 - Music recommendations

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1h 21min
May 08, 2020Ep. #47 | Fitness, Drake’s Project, & Entertainment
Episode 47! This week, we sat down to catch up with each other from the past few weeks. Sam shares his recent fitness experience, as well as gives advice for what has been working for him lately. We also spend time reviewing Drake’s latest project and give an update on his career as an artist. At the end, we both give one new TV show or movie recommendation for everyone to check out during quarantine. Tune in!
Timestamps:
01:40 - Life updates/Fitness Talk
26:05 - Drake - Dark Lane Demo Tapes REVIEW
1:05:25 - Music recommendations
1:13:35 - TV Show/Movie recommendations

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1h 20min
April 30, 2020Ep. #46 | Fighting Through Adversity ft. John Keenoy
Episode 46! This week, we’re joined by Pittsburgh Steelers lineman, John Keenoy. John went to the same high school as us, so we’ve seen his journey (so far) first hand. From there, John went to Western Michigan University to continue his career in football. John has had to fight through all kinds of adversity and never lost the vision and the goal that he had. This is a really inspiring conversation for anyone that feels they are going against the current and want to hear about someone who did the same without losing faith!
Timestamps:
00:30 - Guest Introduction
01:13 - When did John realize he was good at football?
03:40 - Did John feel that he was underrated in High School?
05:05 - Why John decided to go to Western Michigan
09:05 - Winning the starting role early his freshman year
09:50 - The difference between college and high school athletes
12:40 - John’s freshman year
14:25 - Dirty players in college
15:05 - John’s sophomore season
17:05 - Being a player in a bowl game
19:05 - John on playing for P. J. Fleck
19:50 - “Fleck coached the coaches”
24:50 - John’s final two seasons at Western Michigan
26:25 - John’s hardest matchups
27:40 - The importance of education
29:15 - The sacrifices as a college athlete
30:05 - How John dealt with his dad’s health issues as a freshman
33:00 - John on playing alongside his 6th grade QB in college
34:15 - John on not getting drafted to the NFL
35:10 - Signing his first NFL contract
36:40 - The difference between college and the NFL
38:00 - John on getting cut from Minnesota
40:15 - Playing in the XFL
44:55 - John on signing with the Steelers
50:50 - How John feels about the game of football and his health
53:10 - MJ Documentary parts 3 & 4 discussion
59:10 - Jordan vs. the Bad Boys
1:04:45 - Closing Thoughts

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1h 7min
April 22, 2020Ep. #45 | Confidence Is The Difference ft. Xavier Tillman
Episode 45! This week, Xavier Tillman returns to recap his junior season, talk about his plans for the upcoming NBA draft, how his family life has changed since adding a newborn into the mix, and more! The crew also spent time reacting to the first two episodes of the Michael Jordan ‘Last Dance’ documentary that premiered on ESPN this past Sunday. Tune in!
Timestamps:
00:05 - Guest introduction
00:45 - Life during quarantine
02:05 - How having a second child changes life
03:45 - The importance of having a good partner in marriage
05:00 - Netflix and tv show talk
09:40 - Return to quarantine conversation
13:40 - Xavier recaps his junior season
17:40 - Most memorable plays/performances from this season
18:30 - Xavier on winning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
21:35 - What teammates surprised Xavier the most?
23:15 - Xavier on Josh Langford not being able to play
25:00 - March Madness getting canceled and how it affected the team
29:15 - NBA draft process conversation
31:50 - Xavier Tillman and Cassius Winston’s relationship
33:50 - The importance of confidence
36:45 - Michael Jordan documentary conversation
42:15 - Greatest of all time vs. Best of all time
48:30 - Scottie Pippen's 7 year contract
59:00 - The Tillman family brand
1:01:45 - Return to Jordan talk
1:04:00 - Was Jordan’s competition good?
1:08:30 - Closing thoughts on the documentary (so far)
1:10:15 - Music talk
1:13:00 - Xavier’s daughter closes the show

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1h 15min
April 16, 2020Ep. #44 | Tory Lanez, TikTok, & $1,200
Episode 44! This week, we review Tory Lanez's new project, discuss our excitement for the new DVSN album, ESPN's new Michael Jordan documentary, and more. We also talk about 'Trump Bucks', and what we think people are going to be spending their $1,200 on. Tune in!
Timestamps:
02:00 - Diddy's IG Live party
05:10 - Celebrity relationships
05:50 - What celebrity would be marry?
09:25 - Jessica Alba & TikTok
12:00 - Being Famous and going out
14:30 - Tory Lanez - Album Review
30:45 - Final thoughts on Tory Lanez's new project
32:00 - What's next for Tory?
42:40 - Sam got his Trump Bucks
43:15 - Companies are fighting for that $1,200
45:50 - Anticipation for the next DVSN album
49:30 - 6ix9ine is back to his old ways
52:40 - Detroit needs a championship
55:00 - Upcoming Michael Jordan documentary
57:30 - Wrapping up the show

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59min
April 09, 2020Ep. #43 | Build Your Own Empire ft. Jamoni Jones
Episode 43! This week, we're joined by East Kentwood basketball star, Jamoni Jones. He joins us to talk about his journey so far, how he has faced/dealt with adversity, and his reaction to being invited to Stephen Curry's basketball camp in Oakland. This conversation is great for anyone looking for inspiration in someone else's story, and those who want to support the local talent of Grand Rapids.
Following the interview, Sam and Vince give their week 3 quarantine review, share new hobbies they're experimenting with, and entertainment they have been killing time with. Also, they give their review of PARTYNEXTDOOR's latest album, as well as react to Drake's new dance track. Tune in!
Timestamps:
00:26 - Guest Introduction
01:25 - Jamoni Jones joins the show
01:55 - How Jamoni started playing basketball
04:50 - When Jamoni realized he was better than most players
05:50 - Talent vs. Hard Work
09:10 - "Build your own empire"
10:10 - What didn't Jamoni transfer to a prep school?
13:55 - Jamoni on his to invite Steph Curry's basketball camp
19:50 - What it's like having D1 schools reaching out all the time
21:10 - When Jamoni realized he could go to the next level
24:55 - Jamoni's pre-game rituals
26:30 - Jamoni's relationship with his parents
28:20 - Interview wrap up, Jamoni leaves
29:45 - Vince & Sam recap the interview
30:20 - Week 3 quarantine review
37:30 - Marvel & DC conversation
43:00 - IGLive music battles
51:10 - PARTYNEXTDOOR - PARTYMOBILE [Album Review]
58:50 - Drake - Toosie Slide [Reaction/Review]
1:05:20 - Funniest generation of all time
1:06:45 - UFC 249 is somehow happening?
1:12:40 - NBA 1 versus 1 tournament for the title
1:15:40 - Show wrap up

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1h 17min
April 01, 2020Ep. #42 pt. 2 | Kendrick vs. Drake, 2035, & Timeless Music
Episode 42! This is part 2 of our discuss from last week, make sure to watch part 1 first if you haven't already. In this half, we discuss Big Sean's career, Childish Gambino's evolution as an artist, preview ourselves in 2035, and debate which songs/artists we listen to now are timeless. Tune in!
Timestamps:
00:10 - Kendrick vs. Drake
06:45 - Jay-Z's cross-genre collabs
08:30 - Big Sean conversation
16:10 - 2010's wave of artists revisited
22:10 - Childish Gambino album reaction
24:00 - Flashforward to 2035
27:45 - Is Drake's music timeless?
29:45 - A message to our 38 year old selves
35:00 - Let's all stay safe
36:00 - "Don't wait until tomorrow"
40:05 - Music, Shows, & Games recommendation

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45min
March 26, 2020Ep. #42 | Jay Electronica Album Review
Episode 42! This week, we spend most of the time discussing and reviewing the debut album of hip-hop legend, Jay Electronica. We talk about his performance, the surprise appearances by Jay-Z, and give our overall opinions on the project.
We decided to break this episode into two parts so that we can do our best to take time to quarantine during this whole madness. The second part of the discussion includes everything after we finish our Jay Electronica discussion. Tune in!
Timestamps:
00:20 - Coronavirus Talk
05:30 - Post-Apocalyptic world
07:50 - Vince's at-bat
09:15 - Our outlook on the future
10:50 - "It's not looking good!"
12:30 - Social media is back to its old ways
15:00 - Jay Electronica - A Written Testimony Album Review
20:00 - Was this album worth waiting 10 years for?
23:00 - Jay-Z's performance on the album
26:15 - Did Jay-Z outshine Jay Electronica?
31:30 - Did Jay Elec set the bar too high for himself?
37:00 - Watch The Throne comparison
44:00 - Closing thoughts on Jay Electronica
49:50 - What does Jay Electronica do now?
52:40 - Album Rating, final thoughts

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1h 1min
March 19, 2020Ep. #41 | Corona & A Lime!
Episode 41! This week, we discuss the current climate of the world and how we are viewing it. Vince shares what is going through his mind as a restaurant owner, and not being able to have his business function normally. We also talk about the sports cancelations, and the extreme ends of people over-preparing during this whole situation. Tune in!
Timestamps:
0:07 - Vince's family story
9:25 - How we will be with our kids
10:20 - Sam's family dynamic
11:35 - School system conversation
14:15 - Putting family aside to provide for them
19:45 - Everyone's definition of success if different
22:50 - Our dream homes
25:40 - What is success in sports?
30:00 - Israel Adesanya "Ready to Die"
31:30 - How Vince's 'why' is evolving
33:35 - We need to become more patient
36:30 - Coronavirus talk
38:00 - How Vince is approaching the climate
42:10 - Setting up nonnegotiable's
45:20 - Pushing your ideas on others
47:30 - The 'tough guy' stereotype
49:45 - Crying in front of other people
53:00 - Vince's parents showed him how to give
54:30 - Climbing your own mountain
57:40 - Everyone's life is hard
1:00:00 - Music & Netflix recommendations
1:11:15 - Bryson Tiller's hiatus
1:12:30 - Jay Williams' Story
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1h 16min

FAQs about The Takeaway Podcast:

How many episodes does The Takeaway Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.