VITAL HOOPS Podcast

By Fernando Cardenas

Le podcast VITAL HOOPS, animé par Fernando Cardenas, est une émission consacrée à la santé et bien-être, au véganisme, au panafricanisme, au basketball et au Hip Hop.... more

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The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.

VITAL HOOPS Podcast episodes:

June 28, 2023 34. "Reclaiming The Kulture"
On Episode 34 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Fernando talk NBA Finals, NBA Draft, French League, Pro Am and Tournaments as well as staying healthy.
He later talks about reclaiming the culture and announces three part podcast series with special guests for 50 Years of Hip Hop.

GUERRILLA REPUBLIK : 20TH ANNIVERSARY LOVE & SACRIFICE MIXTAPE EDTION
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PANAFRIKAN MAGAZINE N. 25 (Ligue Panafricaine - UMOJA)

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Book recommendation:
"The Cultural Unity of Black Africa" by Cheikh Anta Diop

VITAL HOOPS
IG: VitalHoopsPodcast
Facebook: Vital Hoops
Twitter: VitalHoopsPod
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June 15, 2023 33. "Cuba & Afro Cubans"
On episode 33 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Fernando elaborates on life in Cuba, the cuban revolution, racism, the embargo, and what is next for Afro Cubans.
Book recommendation:
"Contra El Silencio" by Quince Duncan
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IG: VitalHoopsPodcast
Facebook: Vital Hoops
Twitter: VitalHoopsPod
Email: [email protected]
https://www.vitalhoops.net
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June 01, 2023 32. "Afro Vegan"
On episode 32 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Fernando begins by sharing his definition of Afro Veganism.
Fernando then gives advise on summer hoops and how to train during the "off season".
After that, Fernando shares his NBA Finals prediction and talks everything basketball from Victor Wembanyama to the retirement of the great Carmelo Anthony.
Fernando ends on a serious note talking about political prisoners worldwide and Seun Kuti.

Book recommendation:
"The Wretched of the Earth" by Frantz Fanon

VITAL HOOPS
IG: VitalHoopsPodcast
Facebook: Vital Hoops
Twitter: VitalHoopsPod
Email: [email protected]

https://www.vitalhoops.net

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May 18, 2023 31. "Recover 4 Greatness" Feat. Pierre Jacobs
On episode 31 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Pierre Jacobs begins by explaining how he became a health and fitness coach.
After that, Pierre and Fernando discuss their family vacation in Paris, France.
Later on Pierre breaks down the 5 pillars of recovery for athletes.
Pierre and Fernando finish the show by talking about the NBA playoffs and the importance of holistic health.

Book Recommendation:
Pierre Jacobs- "The Blue Zones Solutions" by Dan Buettner

Social Media:

Pierre Jacobs
IG: Train4greatness
Facebook: Train For Greatness
TikTok: Train4Greatness
Email: [email protected]

VITAL HOOPS
IG: VitalHoopsPodcast
Facebook: Vital Hoops
Twitter: VitalHoopsPod
Email: [email protected]

https://www.vitalhoops.net

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May 04, 2023 30. "Game Time"
On Episode 30 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast, Fernando begins by talking about the war in Sudan and the latest "Panafrikan" (online magazine of the LP-U).
Fernando then speaks on the Basketball Africa League and the EuroLeague before breaking down the first round of the NBA Playoffs and the match ups of round 2.
Fernando finishes by sharing some of the good Hip Hop music he has been enjoying lately.

A statement of support for the Sudanese people with a Pan African call to end a long crisis:
https://lp-umoja.com/2023/04/27/sudan-a-fratricidal-war-with-geopolitical-overtones/

Panafrikan No.24 - Mars-Mai 2023:
https://lpumoja.gumroad.com/l/iinnl

"Café Umoja" from the Ligue Panafricaine - Umoja (LP-U) feat. Elom 20ce, Awadi & Amzat Boukari-Yabara:
https://youtu.be/ssqiGbgQVC0

Book Recommendation:
"My Song" by Harry Belafonte

Facebook: Vital Hoops
Instagram: @VitalHoopsPodcast
Twitter: @VitalHoopsPod
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[email protected]

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April 20, 2023 29. "4 THE KULTURE"
On Episode 29 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Fernando begins by talking about the meaning and importance of culture.
Later on Fernando speaks about the Euroleague and the Basketball Africa League.
Fernando finishes by talking about injuries in basketball before getting into the 2023 NBA playoffs first round match ups.

Book Recommendation: "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe

Social Media: Facebook: Vital Hoops - Instagram: @vitalhoopspodcast - Twitter: @vitalhoopspod
https://www.vitalhoops.net
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April 06, 2023 28. "It's About The Plants" Feat. Justin Strickland
On Episode 28 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Justin Strickland begins by explaining where he grew up and what lead him to a plant based lifestyle.
After that, Justin and Fernando speak on the various reasons people go vegan and the different types of vegan diets that exist.
Justin finishes by talking about the myths on veganism, the benefits of going vegan for athletes as well as the benefits of going vegan for people of African descent.

Book Recommendations:
Justin Strickland - "Awaken The Giant Within" by Tony Robbins, "Mucusless Diet Healing System" by Arnold Ehret, "The Detox Miracle Source Book" by Robert Morse.
Fernando - "Natural Diet for Folks Who Eat" by Dick Gregory

Social Media:
Justin Strickland
TikTok - Plant Fueled Justin
Instagram - @fueledbyplantzz
YouTube - @fueledbyplantzz
https://www.fuelyourselfinternational.com/
VITAL HOOPS
Facebook - Vital Hoops
Instagram - @vitalhoopspodcast
Twitter - @vitalhoopspod
https://www.vitalhoops.net/
[email protected]

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March 23, 2023 27. "Only The Realist Feel This" Feat. Rabb Love & Iz Balleto
On episode 27, Rabb Love and Iz Balleto begin by talking about their upbringing and the way Hip Hop came into their lives. Later on they speak on the founding of Guerrilla Republik, the importance of the Haitian Revolution, and organising our communities through Hip Hop culture. Rabb Love and Iz also speak on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle before their book recommendations.
Book Recommendations:
Iz Balleto - "The Spook Who Sat by the Door" by Sam Greenlee
Rabb Love - "Year 2000 and What to Expect" by Malachi York
Fernando - "The Black Jacobins" by C.L.R. James
Social Media:
GUERRILLA REPUBLIK
Instagram - @guerrilla_republik @houseofguerrillarepublik1794
https://guerrillarepublik.orghttps://www.houseofguerrillarepublik.store
VITAL HOOPS
Instagram - @VitalHoopsPodcast
https://www.vitalhoops.net
[email protected]
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March 09, 2023 26. "I am My Ancestors" Feat. Ekpe Udoh
On episode 26 of the Vital Hoops Podcast Ekpe begins by explaining how he started playing basketball as a kid in Oklahoma and his journey from Michigan to Baylor University.
Ekpe then speaks on getting drafted to the NBA and playing both in the NBA and the EuroLeague.
After that Ekpe talks about his new experience playing in Japan and how he started his book club as an original way to interact with fans.
Fernando and Ekpe then speak about the importance of reading and traveling.
Ekpe finishes by touching on his experience with the Nigerian national team and giving his opinion on the Basketball Africa League.
Before the book recommendations, Ekpe and Fernando exchange some words on current world affairs.

Book Recommendations:
Ekpe: "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho and "The Dead Are Arising" by Les Payne and Tamara Payne
Fernando: "Claim No Easy Victories" by Amilcar Cabral

Social Media:
EKPE UDOH
Facebook: Ekpe Udoh
Linked In: Ekpe Udoh
Instagram: @EkpeUdoh
Twitter: @EkpeUdoh ( #Ekpesbookclub )
https://ekpesbookclub.com
VITAL HOOPS
Facebook: Vital Hoops
Twitter: @VitalHoopsPod
Instagram: @VitalHoopsPodcast
https://www.vitalhoops.net
[email protected]

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February 23, 2023 25. "VitalHoops.net"
On Episode 25 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Fernando begins by announcing that the new website is finally up and running.
He then speaks on the 2023 NBA ALL Star Game and the recent NBA trades involving Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.
Fernando also touches on Billboard's Top 50 Greatest Rappers of all time list and he mentions a few series he is currently watching.
Fernando finishes by promoting his upcoming single with his wife after doing his book recommendation for Black History Month.

New VITAL HOOPS
website https://www.vitalhoops.net

YLA & XB "Rebel Rhythm" from 340 MS album "Power To The People" 2015
https://guerrillarepublik.org/340-ms-feat-yla-rebel-rhythm/

Book Recommendation: "Malcolm X Speaks" by Malcolm X

Social Media
Instagram @VitalHoopsPodcast
Twitter @VitalHoopsPod
Facebook: Vital Hoops
[email protected]

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FAQs about VITAL HOOPS Podcast:

How many episodes does VITAL HOOPS Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.