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Strayt Talk With Strayhand100 | Bonus Episode with Special Guest Host Mahari Strayhand!!!Special Guest Host Mahari Strayhand joins the show to get the backstory on the Strayt Talk With Strayhand podcast, the preparation involved in each episode, discusses some of the highlights of the pod thus far and so much more! Get ready for a fun 100th episode!
2025-06-2515 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand96 | Interview with former Sac State Men’s Basketball Coach Brian Katz!!!Former Sac State Men’s Basketball Coach Brian Katz joined me to discuss coaching at all levels(from Middle School, High School, Junior College and D1) as well his new book that just released titled, “The Road More Traveled: A Coach’s View From The Bench”. Get ready to hear some amazing stories of the players that were featured in the book, the adversity they had to overcome and the success they achieved on and off the court. This episode is jam packed with great content, value, entertainment and of course Strayt Talk!!! Order “The Road More Traveled: A Coach’s View From...
2024-03-0658 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand94 | Interview with Pearson’s Premium Co-Owner David Pearson!!!Pearson’s Premium Co-Owner David Pearson joined me to discuss the relaunch of the family business that originated over 20 years ago, the success they have had that recently landed them on Good Day Sacramento, and of course the sauce that has created a buzz all over! We also talk about the being the Cal Football team sauce, the different business approach they are taking to get the sauce out to the market place, the festivals they have participated in and much more! Get for some Strayt Talk on this episode! Follow Pearson’s Premium on Instagram @pearsonspremiumbbq and visit pearsonspremium.com
2024-02-0748 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand93 | Interview with 3levation Athletics Founder Drew Cobb!!!3levation Athletics Founder Drew Cobb joined me to discuss his transition from being a player(after finishing at Long Beach State) to his first year in business, the impact he was able to make on players his first year, as well as some of his strengths as a trainer that helped his business standout and achieve massive success! We also go on to discuss topics ranging from his Christmas camp which garnered the attention from Good Day Sacramento and other media outlets, women’s basketball, what it takes to play at the college level, his future business plans and so mu...
2024-01-2457 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand92 | Interview with EXP Realty Top Producing Realtor Angie Verduzco!!!EXP Realty Top Producing Realtor Angie Verduzco joined me to discuss her journey in Real Estate and as an entrepreneur! We discuss topics ranging from her humble beginnings, to early real estate investments at a young age, her transition into the RE industry part time, the events that led to her having to go full time this past year and the massive success she had in 2023! Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode! Follow Angie on Instagram @realtor.angieverduzco
2024-01-0254 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand91 | Interview with Kentucky Derby and Sports/Entertainment Host Armon Newton!!!Kentucky Derby and Sports/Entertainment Host Armon Newton joined me to discuss his journey that includes being the floor emcee for the Sacramento Kings, then transitioned to take on the same position with the Los Angeles Clippers, and then eventually becoming the Kentucky Derby host for the last 9 years. You will also hear about his very own podcast he just launched, “Oh Shit! I’m a Parent!”. You will hear a lot of amazing stories filled with a little bit of everything on this episode and of course get ready for some Strayt Talk! Follow Armon on Instagram @armonthehost
2023-09-131h 18Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand90 | Interview with GGT Basketball Founder Mark Jeffries!!!GGT Basketball Founder Mark Jeffries joined me for a jam packed episode to discuss topics ranging from the success of the players he’s helped develop, to his partnership with the basketball legend/guru Gus Armstead, working with newly signed Los Angeles Laker Gabe Vincent, and so much more! He also talks about the different philosophies he utilizes for business, his thoughts on AAU, the transfer portal, what it takes to get to the next level, and his future plans with his GGT player development business! Get ready for some Strayt Talk! Follow Mark on Instagram @ggt_mj24
2023-09-061h 03Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand89 | Interview with Christian Brothers combo guard Shawn “Sonnie” Underwood!!!Christian Brothers combo guard Shawn “Sonnie” Underwood joined me to discuss his hoop journey as we discussed topics ranging from his AAU experience playing in the Adidas Gold Gauntlet Circuit, his transition to private school, and to playing his first season at Varsity and making first team Capital Athletic League. You will also hear about his biggest influences, his plans for junior season, how he plans on becoming one of the top players in the area and much more! Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode! Follow Shawn on Instagram @shawn4underwood
2023-08-3041 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand88 | Interview with Pro Boxer and former champion Manuel “Tino” Avila!!!Pro Boxer and former champion Manuel “Tino” Avila joined me to discuss his boxing career that includes a 25-2-1 record as well 2 former titles! You will also hear about how he got signed to Golden Boy Promotions, his losses and downfalls that led him to retiring, and his decision to make a comeback which has been successful so far with 2 victories with another fight in October. Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!
2023-08-2339 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand87 | Episode with COS Guard and former Burbank standout Omari Nesbit!!!College of Sequoias Guard and former Burbank High School standout Omari Nesbit joined me to discuss his freshman season on and off the court at COS! You will also hear about the adjustments he had to make to the college game, some of his highlights from COS’s 27-4 season, aspects of his game that he’s focused on working on, and his future plans. Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode! Follow Omari on Instagram @omar.nesbit
2023-08-1643 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand86 | Interview with former Overseas Pro and Rock Solid Basketball Training Owner Phil Ricci!!!Former Overseas Pro and Rock Solid Basketball Training Owner Phil Ricci joined me to discuss his new venture after successfully playing professionally for 13 years. The former Galt High school standout who went on to become an All Pac 10 player at Oregon State also has a coaching resume with the Sacramento Kings before becoming the Founder/Owner of Rock Solid Basketball training and player development. You will hear about his new business and the impact he will have on players all throughout the West Coast but specifically players here locally in Sacramento and the surrounding areas! Get ready for some Strayt...
2023-08-0951 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand85 | Interview w/ former Cal State San Marcos star and now overseas pro player Greg Milton III!!!Overseas pro player Greg Milton joined me to discuss his journey to becoming a pro that started at Sac City JC to Wyoming(D1) and then finished off his last 2 seasons starring at Cal State San Marcos(D2)! He discusses many lessons learned and adversity he had to overcome at each stop and gives you insight on what it took to accomplish his goal of becoming a pro. Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!!! Follow Greg on Instagram @iamgmilt
2023-08-0247 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand84 | Interview with local up and coming artist/producer OscariLoveThis!!!Local up and coming artist/producer OscariLoveThis joined me to discuss how his love for basketball and the lessons learned while on the court helped him with his music career. He discusses his first single and being able to perform in SF and locally at Harlow’s, as well as the EP he’s dropping on Valentine’s Day. He was just featured on The Thizzler and is creating a buzz on the local music scene. Get ready to hear about his latest single, what he has in store in 2023 and much more! Follow OscariLoveThis on Instagram @oscarilovethis as well as on...
2023-02-0136 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand83 | Interview with Sac Skills Owner and player development specialist/skills trainer Sam Luong!!!Sac Skills Owner and player development specialist Sam Luong joined me to discuss the year he had in 2022, his new facility and rollouts in 2023, and a little of everything else in between! Get ready to hear about the Rico Hines basketball camp in Africa he was a part of, the new trainings and camps that he(and his team) is offering and the future plans he has for hoops in Sacramento! Lastly, we talk about the Grow The Game clinic this coming Tuesday(1/24) with guest Rico Hines that’s going to be HUGE in the development of all the players th...
2023-01-1850 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand82 | Interview with former Long Beach State standout and 3levation Athletics Founder Drew Cobb!!!Former Long Beach State standout(also former Sheldon High star) and 3levation Athletics Founder Drew Cobb joined me to discuss the ending of his college career and the launching of 3levation Athletics! He discusses the adversity he had to overcome his senior year of college, the tough decision of playing overseas or not, and what to expect from his innovated 3levation Athletics business! Also don’t miss out on the details of his first camp(which will be FREE) on 12/27 in Sac which will also feature a special guest appearance by “Backyard Legend” Marcelas Howard! Get ready for some Strayt Talk o...
2022-12-0144 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand81 | Interview with four-star WR and Christian Brothers standout Phillip Bell!!!Four-star WR and Christian Brothers standout Phillip Bell III who currently holds 17 D1 offers joined me to discuss his backstory, talk about how he got to his current position, the recruitment process and his football journey thus far. You will also hear what it took to gain the attention of the top programs in the nation and to have offers from the likes of Arizona, Georgia, Oregon, Cal, Michigan, and Texas A&M to name a few! He also talks about the great support group on and off the field that has been critical to his success, his future goals...
2022-09-2136 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand80 | Interview with former Grant High standout and Bethune Cookman guard Jayson Mathews!!!Former Grant High standout and Bethune Cookman freshman guard Jayson Mathews joined me to discuss his basketball journey that included overcoming adversity, playing for a top AAU program with the Compton Magic, the different roles he had while at Grant, and how he earned his D1 scholarship! You will also hear about the special section title run, the amazing support he was blessed to receive along the way(from family, Grant Coaches, and the Compton Magic), the mindset and work ethic it took to accomplish his goals and much more. Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!!! Follow...
2022-08-311h 10Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand79 | Interview with former Burbank High standout guard Isaiah Griffin!!!One of the areas top players this past season and former Burbank standout guard Isaiah Griffin joined me to discuss his backstory and hoop journey! We discuss the influence that his dad(Ben, one of the best high school players in Sac history) had on his game, the special bond him and his brother Omari shared on and off the court, his time in Virginia, his AAU experiences and much more. You will also hear about him coming back to Sac for his last 2 years of high school, his phenomenal senior year(individually and as a team), and where he’s...
2022-08-0347 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand78 | Interview with former Sheldon High/Cal State LA guard and future pro Elishja Duplechan!!!Former Sheldon High/Cal State LA standout guard Elishja Duplechan joined me to discuss hoop topics ranging from AAU, High School Ball, playing college ball at many levels(Juco, D1, and D2), the impact of the transfer portal, his college visits that included Dartmouth, and much more! You will hear how he’s been able to navigate his last 2 years of college and how his first professional offer(overseas) came about! This is a episode that every player, parent and coach should listen to and share! Get ready for an episode that was 100% transparent from a player who has went th...
2022-07-131h 15Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand77 | Interview with The Marketino and Philo Of One Founder Daniela Adamo!!!The Marketino(Digital Marketing Agency) and Philo Of One Founder Daniela Adamo joined me to discuss her entrepreneurial journey that led her to 2 fields that she hadn’t had previous experience in and how she leveraged them to get her out of her successful but unsatisfying corporate career! She also talks about the adventure she shared with her son living in China for a year, how her strong faith and spirituality played a big part in each of her business moves, how each business came about and how she has grown her business. Lastly, she shares some amazing news and pl...
2022-06-2955 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand76 | Strayt Talk Session with former Sheldon standout and Long Beach State guard Drew Cobb!!!Former Sheldon High standout and Long Beach State guard Drew Cobb joined me to talk about his senior season and was my guest for today’s Strayt Talk Session! Topics discussed on this Strayt Talk session include the transfer portal, going the juco route, AAU(circuit ball specifically) and much more! This was a special episode with some major Strayt Talk! Follow Drew Cobb on Instagram @drewcobbycobb
2022-04-2050 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand75 | Interview with 2 time Delta League MVP and state champion Ameere Britton!!!2 time Delta League MVP and state champion Ameere Britton joined me to discuss his backstory, hoop journey, the work ethic it took to be successful, and the epic state title run this past season! He also talks about his AAU experience playing on the circuit and the impact of being able to play HS ball with some of the same teammates since the 3rd grade. He also further discusses the state title run and receiving his first offer! Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!
2022-03-2340 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand74 | Interview with one of the areas(Sac) top players and Burbank standout guard Omari Nesbit!!!One of the areas top players and Burbank standout guard Omari Nesbit joined me to discuss his backstory and hoop journey! He also talks about the impact that his family has had on his hoop career including dedicating this past season to his grandfather, the special relationship he shares with his brother Isiah(on and off the court), and all of the accomplishments(individually and as a team) he was able to achieve his senior year! Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode! Follow Omari on Instagram @omari.nesbit
2022-03-1038 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand73 | Interview with Indiana freshman phenom LB Kaiden Turner!!!The 31st ranked LB by ESPN in the 2022 class and Indiana phenom Kaiden Turner joined me to discuss his football journey! He talks about finding his passion for the game early, how he developed through the years and the different influences that helped him along the way! He discusses being a multi sport athlete playing basketball as well through his junior year, his recruitment process, and why Indiana was a clear cut choice for him. Throughout the episode, you will definitely hear the importance of his faith, family and he opens up about how they all came together to get...
2022-02-1045 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand72 | Interview with Kustom Kings CEO/Owner Edgar Carrion!!!Kustom Kings CEO/Owner Edgar Carrion joined me to discuss his humble beginnings, how he developed an entrepreneurial spirit early in life, and some keys that have led to the massive business success he has achieved! He talks about being an only child raised by a single mom who showed him first hand what a strong work ethic looks like, the importance of building relationships has been for his business, and how critical having an unwavering belief system(mindset) is to be successful in all aspects of life. His story is one of someone that truly made it from the...
2022-01-261h 14Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand71 | Interview w/ Scotland Hoops guard and former St. Patrick-St. Vincent standout Jaden Alexander!!Scotland Hoops guard and former St. Patrick-St. Vincent standout Jaden Alexander joined me to discuss his hoop journey! He talks about finding his love for the game early on, the different AAU organizations he was able to play for(and the competition he played on the circuit), and how his role changed each year at St. Patrick-St Vincent. We go into depth about the effects of the shortened 2020 season and his recruitment before deciding to head to Scotland Hoops. Get ready to hear about his goals while at Scotland Hoops, his first of many offers, and much more! Follow Jaden...
2021-11-1755 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand70 | Interview with Social Media Influencer Whitney aka TurtleGirlFit!!!Social media influencer Whitney aka TurtleGirlFit joined me to discuss a variety of topics ranging from her backstory, to how she built her following(over a million followers on TikTok as well as huge followings on other platforms) and then went on to discuss the business aspect of social media. She also opens up about being able to overcome her addiction with pain pills, the different outlook she has on life, and her amazing life experiences that her success has afforded her! Get ready for some Strayt Talk and make sure to listen in to this episode! Follow Whitney on...
2021-11-1051 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand69 | Interview with former Sheldon High standout and 2020 NorCal Player Of The Year Josh Williams!!!Former Sheldon High standout and 2020 NorCal Player Of The Year Josh Williams joined me to discuss his hoop journey! He discusses the early stages of his playing days, to getting the opportunity to play with some notable programs(Lakeshow and MBE), and then went on to talk about his success while at Sheldon and his part in their epic runs for the state title. He didn’t hold anything back and delivered Strayt Talk from the keys to his success to the disappointments including how his senior year ended!
2021-11-0350 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand68 | Interview with former NBA champion who was also a Cal/Fresno State standout Tremaine Fowlkes!!!Former NBA champion and former Cal/Fresno State standout Tremaine Fowlkes joined me to discuss his hoop journey that was filled with adversity, roadblocks, and unexpected turns but also shows the resilience it takes to make it! From attending 3 High Schools to attending Cal(being named freshman conference player of the year) and then transferring to Fresno State after dealing with a suspension, he talks about his different experiences prior to being drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the NBA draft. He then fought and earned his way into the NBA and his career was highlighted...
2021-10-271h 09Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand67 | Interview with hoop legend Schea Cotton!!!Schea Cotton joins me to discuss The Manchild Grassroots Tour which includes a stop here in Sacramento this Sunday! We get in depth about the success of the Man Child documentary, his collaboration with Symba on the hit single “reality is”, and to go into topics such as overcoming adversity, getting over setbacks, and the impact this past year has had on mental health! Lastly, we discuss the impactful message he will be delivering this coming Sunday at his event being held at Grant High School which can be a game changer for many. Schea dropped some powerful gems on this...
2021-10-2043 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand66 | Interview with CRC Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff(Coach James, Coach Champion & Coach Seals)!!Cosumnes River College Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff joined me to discuss CRC hoops, what to expect from the team this year, the impact covid has had on their program and recruiting here locally in Sac/Elk Grove! We also talk about the benefits of the JC route and the biggest impact it had on them(2 of the coaches going to JC prior to transferring), the current state of JC of being a more viable option rather than a backdrop, and some long term goals they have for the program as well as personal goals! I get their take on so...
2021-09-011h 13Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand65 | Strayt Talk Sessions #1 with Lorenzo JacksonStrayt Talk Session #1 Topics discussed in this Strayt Talk Sessions include: - 2021 NBA Draft: Cade vs Jalen - US Olympic Team: Men’s basketball team achieving gold and what they have to overcome - Luka treatment: Fair or not fair?! - Thoughts on Lakers free agent pickups - Which one was more impressive, Giannis’s championship run this year or LBJ’s historical 3-1 comeback against the Warriors?! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2021-08-2554 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand64 | Interview with Sweet Tooth Ice Cream Cart CEO and Founder Leslie Martin!!!Sweet Tooth Ice Cream Cart CEO and Founder Leslie Martin joined me to discuss her backstory and how she came up with the vision for her business! She also discusses what resources she utilized to help create her business plan, the type of venues she does, as well as the ups and downs of her entrepreneurial venture. Get ready to hear about how you can turn any simple idea or passion of yours into a business and much more! Don’t miss this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instag...
2021-08-1847 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand63 | Interview with former BCS standout and Arizona Christian University Commit Jaylen Patterson!!!Arizona Christian University commit and former Bradshaw Christian standout Jaylen Patterson joined me to discuss his backstory and basketball journey that was filled with many victories but also adversity that he had to overcome which included the death of his father and former head coach. He also discusses his decision to play football and how he leveraged his one season into a scholarship at Arizona Christian University! Make sure to listen in and get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand http...
2021-07-2139 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand62 | Interview with Hardwood Palace General Manager Steve Williams!!!Hardwood Palace General Manager Steve Williams joined me to briefly discuss his sports background before he went on to help build Hardwood Palace into what it is today! You will hear about the early days of Hardwood, the day by day operations, his thoughts on AAU today, the many times he went all in on the business and much more! Don’t miss this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Steve Williams on Instagram @Xtreme_hoops_basketball
2021-07-1445 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand61 | Interview with Models Inc Model Mahari Strayhand!!!Models Inc model Mahari Strayhand joined me to discuss how she got in the industry, what she loves about it and talks about her experiences working on projects with the likes of a.b.c kidswear and beautiful mixed kids! She also shared with us her hobbies, her love for outreaches(including feeding the homeless), her other passions and goals that she has for the future! You don’t want to miss this adorable episode filled with great entertainment, value and content! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https...
2021-07-0621 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand60 | Interview with Top Player Development Specialist Rashid “Shine” Cann!!!Top player development specialist Rashid “Shine” Cann joined me to discuss everything ranging from adapting to a crazy 2020, the keys to his training success, how he has helped developed a plethora of D1 players(pros as well) and much more! Shine is the personal trainer to the likes of Jordan Ford, Jordan Brown, Isa Silva, Tyrell Roberts, and Noah Blackwell! Before becoming a skills trainer, he leveraged a successful high school and college playing career to play professionally overseas. Make sure to listen in and get ready for Shine to deliver some Strayt Talk on this episode!!! •The Strayt Talk With S...
2021-06-171h 01Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand59 | Interview with Simple Garden CBD Co-Owner Chris Newton!!!Simple Garden CBD Co-Owner Chris Newton joined me to discuss the backstory of Simple Garden CBD, the impact the company and products have made on thousands of lives, and provides some tremendous value and education on the CBD industry as a whole! He really goes over many myths about the industry and not only broke it down so simply that anyone could understand, but also clearly explains the positive impacts of CBD and how it works. We also get into his sports background growing up that had professional overseas potential. Get ready for Strayt Talk on this episode!!! •The Strayt Ta...
2021-05-261h 04Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand58 | Interview with The Director of A/V & Broadcast for the Sacramento Kings Brian Hilton!!!Director of A/V & Broadcast for the Sacramento Kings Brian Hilton joined me to discuss his journey with the team as he wraps up his 15th season! He gives us the backstory on how he got started with the Kings, describes a typical game day for him, different travel he’s experienced with the team and much more! We also get into some Kings talk as well as other basketball hot topics! Get ready for an awesome episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayh
2021-05-121h 17Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand57 | Interview with San Jose State basketball commit Myron Amey!!!San Jose State commit Myron Amey joined me to discuss his amazing journey to D1 basketball! He discusses being a late bloomer who never played for an AAU circuit team and despite averaging 27 points a game his senior year at Vacaville High School, got very little interest or offers after high school. He went on to Scotland Campus Sports(Prep School), where he used his impeccable work ethic to prove himself again and to show he belonged. He goes on to share about how San Jose State discovered him, which will shock many of you and goes into detail about...
2021-05-0557 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand56 | Interview with Dean of Students at Arkansas Baptist & former Angelo St player Marlow Rockwell!Dean of Students at Arkansas Baptist and former college basketball/football player Marlow Rockwell joined me to discuss his journey! Listen in to hear about the lifelong connections that were critical to his success at every stop, the adversity he had to overcome, and how we was able to take an unorthodox route to becoming a college basketball and football player at Angelo State University! You will find out how his transition to coaching came about, the passion he has to help others and how his current position as Dean of Students has become the perfect vehicle for him to...
2021-04-281h 17Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand55 | Interview with UCLA commit and top 50 player in the 2021 class Will McClendon!!!UCLA commit Will McClendon joined me to discuss his hoop journey and touches on many hot hoop topics! We discuss the great PHPS team he was apart of while in Sacramento(that included 4 eventual D1 players), the AAU teams he played on while in Vegas(including Vegas Elite which was the #1 team in the country despite not being a sponsored team), and the huge role that the circuit has had on his exposure and recruitment. He also shares why he chose UCLA amongst all the school that recruited him, how he’s used his time during the pandemic, the impact pl...
2021-04-1449 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand54 | Interview with Sacramento State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brian Katz!!!Sacramento State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brian Katz joined me to discuss his coaching journey that includes stops at every level from middle school to D1 college basketball! You will get to hear about the massive success he’s had at every level and stories of the great players he has been able to coach over the years. We further discuss his first 13 years as Head Coach at Sac State and all the success along with the challenges he has faced thus far with maintaining consistent results while at a mid major college. You will also hear about this...
2021-04-0757 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand53 | Interview w/ Kevin Berthia, mental health advocate and Founder of the Kevin Berthia Foundation!Mental health advocate and suicide survivor Kevin Berthia joined me to share his amazing story that has been featured in People magazine, NBC, and the Steve Harvey Show just to name a few. You will hear about his sport playing days that included flourishing in 5 sports and the impact that it had on keeping him busy all the way through high school. He shares the different mental battles he faced growing up that led him to attempt committing suicide 22 times, with his attempt on the Golden Gate Bridge in 2005 making national news. The photo of him standing on the cord...
2021-03-311h 16AustinoSportsTalk
AustinoSportsTalk8 | Oddie Strayhand (Host of "Strayt Talk With Strayhand" podcast) - NBA Editon!!!In this episode of AustinoSportsTalk, Oddie Strayhand, host of "Strayt Talk With Strayhand," joins me to discuss how he fell in love with sports from a young age, how he changed his outlook on life after the birth of his first son, Isaiah, how he broke into entrepreneurship, the role basketball has played for both him and his son Malachi, how he started the "Strayt Talk With Strayhand" podcast, and some exclusive NBA talk! Oddie talks about how he started with the game of baseball, while also showing some interest in football before his mom stepped in and shut...
2021-03-181h 09Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand52 | Interview with former UC Riverside and Pleasant Grove High standout Malik Thames!!!Former UC Riverside and Pleasant Grove High standout Malik Thames joined me to discuss his backstory and basketball journey that was filled with many victories but also adversity that he had to overcome which included the death of his father during his senior of college! He discusses the influence that his older brother Xavier had on him on and off the court as well as the tight bond with his family that helped him along the journey. You will also hear about the magical state title run he had while at Pleasant Grove and his experiences while at Central Arizona...
2021-03-171h 03Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand51 | Interview with former Sac State standout and Folsom Lake College Assistant Coach Rickie Glenn!!Former Sac State standout and current Folsom Lake College Assistant Coach Rickie Glenn joined me to discuss his backstory and basketball journey as well as his transition into coaching! Listen in to hear how he didn’t start playing organized basketball until his sophomore year but was able to keep working and ended up being the 3rd leading scorer in Junior College in the state of California while at Lassen for his sophomore year before finishing out his college playing days at Sac State! He then discusses why he didn’t pursue an overseas professional playing career and instead focused on h...
2021-03-101h 02Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand50 | Interview with former MLB All Star Greg Vaughn!!!Former MLB All Star Greg Vaughn joined me to discuss his playing days and his busy post career ventures! He shared some stories of some of the great teammates he was able to play with as well as face during his 15 year pro career! He talks about the Restore Hyper Wellness locations he owns, being part of the ownership group of Sac Republic, and the Vaughn’s Valley Foundation! Don’t miss this jam packed episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2021-03-0356 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand49 | Interview w/ Seals Drills Owner and former Valley High/Seattle University star Bernard Seals!!!Seals Drills owner and former Valley High/Seattle University standout Bernard Seals joined me to discuss his hoop journey, his current role as a player development specialists with his Seals Drills company, and much more! Get ready to hear about his days at Valley and the adversity he had to overcome before getting to Seattle University. He shares how his transition to player development came about and some of his philosophies which you will want to pay attention to! Get ready for some great content, value and entertainment on this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on al...
2021-02-241h 24Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand48 | Interview with the Owners of Pearson’s Premium Gourmet BBQ who are all former college athletes!The Co-Owners of Pearson’s Premium Gourmet BBQ who all played college sports join me to briefly discuss some of their college playing days and then we get right into the sauce! The 3 co-owners who are also siblings all played college sports with Harold Pearson playing football at Cal, David Pearson playing football at Sac State, and Angie Pearson playing basketball at Bennett College! Get ready to hear about the sauce that was the official barbecue to the Cal football team while being in 30 gourmet food and grocery stores 20 years ago and how the 3 siblings are relaunching Pearson’s Premium and...
2021-02-171h 17Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand47 | Interview with former 10 year NBA vet Derek Strong!!!Former 10 year NBA vet and Xavier Hall of Famer Derek Strong joined me to discuss his hoop journey that included playing with Magic Johnson, Dominique Wilkins, and Penny Hardaway! We also get into his battles on the court with Michael Jordan as well as his classic victory in college over two future NBA hall of famers in Alonzo Mourning and Dikembe Mutombo(when Xavier beat Georgetown in the NCAA tourney)! You will also hear about his NBA draft experience, why he chose Xavier for college, his thoughts on the current NBA versus the era he played in and much more! •Th...
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Strayt Talk With Strayhand46 | Interview with CRC Assistant Coach and former Sac State Center Tony Champion!!!CRC Assistant Coach Tony Champion joined me to discuss his hoop journey that included playing for Bishop O’Dowd in High School before heading to Sac State and then playing 4 years professionally before transitioning into coaching! We then get into how he got into coaching which included stops in High School and now as an assistant at the JUCO level. Get ready to hear about some battles he had against some future NBA players, how he adjusted to college life, his experience while in Germany, his future goals while at CRC, and much more! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is a...
2021-02-031h 17Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand45 | Interview with Long Beach State guard and former Sheldon High standout Drew Cobb!!!Long Beach State guard Drew Cobb joined me to discuss his hoop journey that was filled with lots of unexpected twists and turns as well as adversity he had to overcome! You will hear about his great 4 year high school career, to having his one D1 offer taken away right before signing day, and the unorthodox route he took to playing D1 basketball. Make sure to listen in to this episode to hear his incredible story in which he continuously bet on himself! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @stra...
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Strayt Talk With Strayhand44 | Interview with Scholar Athlete Isaiah Strayhand who just achieved a 5.0 GPA this past term!!!Isaiah Strayhand joins me to discuss his academic achievements which includes a 5.0 GPA this past term as well as his excellence in track and cross country! He goes in depth on what it takes to achieve massive success in the classroom and in athletics. He also talks about his new found passion for skateboarding! Get ready to hear from a phenomenal young man who definitely delivered awesome content and value! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2021-01-2036 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand43 | Interview with Golden State Realty Founder Sam Chahal!!!Sam Chahal joins me to discuss his entrepreneurial journey that includes owning Shell gas stations, a Subway, and founding Golden State Realty! Sam talks about being part of the high tech industry after coming here from India with a MBA, but turned to entrepreneurship once that industry took a big hit. Get ready to hear from a extremely successful but humble individual in an episode full of great content, value, and entertainment! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •You can also contact Sam and fi...
2021-01-1340 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand42 | Interview with Kennedy High School Men’s Head Basketball Coach JT Roberts!!!Kennedy High School Men’s basketball coach JT Roberts joined me to discuss his playing days while at Kennedy and Sac City JC before finishing out at Alcorn State. We then talk about how he got into coaching and discuss his journey that brought him back to his old high school and college as a coach! Hear about the many obstacles he faced and the adversity he had to overcome at every stop. His story is truly an example of how hard work, persistence, dedication and resilience truly pays off! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all majo...
2021-01-061h 24Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand41 | Schea Cotton joins me to discuss hoop topics, The Man Child Doc, the Symba collab, and more!!!Schea Cotton joins me to discuss the success of the Man Child documentary, his latest collaboration with Symba on the hit single “reality is”, and to go into some hoop talks! We go into everything from the G league, how to deal with adversity, mental health during the pandemic, the current status of AAU, the different philosophies he incorporates with his player development/mentorship program, as well as some NBA talk! Also get ready to hear about some classic battles he had against Kevin Garnett and the late great Kobe Bryant! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all ma...
2020-12-161h 05Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand40 | Interview with former overseas pro and Founder of GGT Basketball Mark Jeffries!!!Mark Jeffries joined me to discuss his unorthodox route to playing professionally overseas that included a lot of adversity that he had to overcome! He also talks about how GGT(God.Given.Talent) Basketball was created and an inside look at what’s all involved with his success as a player development specialist. He shares the experiences he’s been able to have with some of his top players that he’s helped play at an elite level! Get ready to hear some STRAYT TALK from Mr. GGT himself! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platform...
2020-12-0957 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand39 | Interview with Elk Grove Royals Director and Founder Lorenzo Jackson!!!Lorenzo Jackson joined me to discuss the process of creating the Elk Grove Royals, the AAU organization he is the Founder and Director of! He is a former college basketball player and has used the success principles he obtained through sports to help him be successful in all aspects of life. We discuss what motivated him to start his organization after moving back to Sacramento 3 years ago from Redding, as well as how much the game(AAU specifically) has changed. He has put together an organization with coaches who have had success as former college players and created a culture...
2020-12-021h 18Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand38 | Interview with former overseas pro player and former AD/Coach of Bradshaw Christian Mike Ruble!Mike Ruble joined me to discuss his basketball journey that included successful stops at Solano JC, Vanguard University, and 4 years playing professionally overseas. We talk about his time at Bradshaw Christian as the Athletic Director and the impact he was able to make on the school by starting the athletic program. He led the basketball program to 9 section titles and the girls team was one of the most dominant teams in the area during his time there. Listen in on a great episode that offers a little bit of everything! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all ma...
2020-11-251h 26Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand37 | Interview with University of Arizona and top ranked freshman outfielder Chase Davis!!!Chase Davis joined me to discuss his baseball journey which has landed him currently at the University of Arizona as the third ranked freshman in college baseball for the 2020-2021 season! He talks about playing baseball since the age of 4 and having full belief by the age of 12 that he was going to be a professional baseball player. We talk about his experience while playing in many big time showcases, the pressures of being one of the top players in California throughout his high school career, and the adversity he’s had to overcome. Also get to hear about his re...
2020-11-181h 01Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand36 | Interview with USC Center and former Pleasant Grove/Sheldon standout Joshua Morgan!!!Joshua Morgan joined me to discuss his hoop journey that defies what most people would think is required to reach the success he has. From not making his middle school teams to entering his senior year at a new school with no offers and only playing 15 games that year due to injury, his story is definitely unique. He talks about his experience at Long Beach State as a freshman and winning the Big West Defensive Player Of The Year award to entering the transfer portal after a phenomenal year and landing at USC! He also shares some of his goals...
2020-11-1159 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand35 | Interview w/ former 12 year NBA vet Bobby Jackson and Player Development Specialist Sam Luong!!Former 12 year NBA vet and current Sacramento Kings Assistant/Player Development Coach Bobby Jackson and Player Development Specialist Sam Luong joined me on this special episode to go over the exciting launch of their upcoming venture together with the Bobby Jackson Basketball Academy! The BJBA will make a huge impact not only with basketball, but also will have a positive impact on the community. In this episode, they also discuss the backstory on how they first met and the friendship and business partnership they have formed over the years. Bobby also talks about his playing days while with the Kings...
2020-11-041h 07Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand34 | Interview with Sac State Hall Of Fame guard and Founder of Game Speed Hoops Dashawn Freeman!!!Dashawn Freeman joined me to discuss his hoop journey that included starring at Saint Mary’s High School for 4 years and leading the school to a state championship. During his high school years, he played for the Oakland Soldiers and played alongside NBA superstar LeBron James as well as former NBA vet Leon Powe. He talks about the experience playing with that AAU team that only lost one game. He also shares his college experience while playing at Sac State and the success that eventually led him to becoming inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. You will also get...
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Strayt Talk With Strayhand33 | Interview with former Galt/Delta/Oregon State standout and former overseas pro Philip Ricci!!!Phil Ricci joined me to discuss his phenomenal journey that started with very humble beginnings. He discusses not playing until his sophomore year of high school and having to go the JUCO route due to not being a qualifier. You will hear about the classic battle he had with former NBA pro Matt Barnes in high school as well as his matchups against former NBA players while playing at Oregon State. He also shares the experiences he had while playing professionally overseas for 12+ years as well as the 3 seasons he coached with the Sacramento Kings after he retired from playing...
2020-10-211h 11Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand32 | Interview with former BCS/University of Utah standout and current overseas pro Erika Bean!!!Erika Bean joined me to discuss her basketball journey that started locally in Sacramento but led her to eventually playing professionally overseas in Greece this past season! After a tremendous 4 year High School run at Bradshaw Christian which included 3 section titles, she went on to play college basketball at the University of Utah and competed against the very best in the PAC 12 conference! She was able to leverage all of her success and got signed to play professionally this past season in Greece! Listen in to hear about all the different adjustments she had to make during her journey, the...
2020-10-141h 07Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With StrayhandSpecial Announcement Episode with four star recruit and top 2021 guard Marsalis Roberson!!!Marsalis Roberson is here for a special episode to announce the college he is committing to further his athletic and academic career next school! The final 4 schools are Stanford, Cal, Cincinnati, and UCSB! Listen in to find out where he is headed! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-10-0800 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand31 | Interview with UC Riverside Assistant Coach and former Saint Mary’s guard Wayne Hunter!!!Wayne Hunter joined me to discuss his basketball journey that included starring at Valley High School to being recruited by many great D1 colleges before eventually deciding to go to Saint Mary’s! He shares his memorable battles with the likes of Klay Thompson and Steph Curry while at Saint Mary’s and his different experiences while in college. We also go on to discuss his time with West Coast Elite and the impact he had on that great AAU organization. He now uses that same passion he had playing on the court in his coaching career! Tune in to hear...
2020-10-071h 44Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand30 | Interview with top player development specialist and former overseas pro Rashid “Shine” Cann!!!Top player development specialist Rashid “Shine” Cann joined me to discuss his amazing journey that included many obstacles and adversity along the way. Shine is the personal trainer to the likes of Jordan Ford, Jordan Brown, Isa Silva, Tyrell Roberts, and Noah Blackwell! Before becoming a skills trainer, he leveraged a successful high school and college playing career to play professionally overseas. He tells his story which started with humble beginnings and also resilience as he fought to make his Norfolk State college basketball team as a walk on and eventually became a starter! From there, he was able to util...
2020-09-301h 22Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand29 | Interview with four star recruit and one of the top guards in the 2021 class Marsalis Roberson!Marsalis Roberson joined me to discuss his basketball journey and some of the adversity he’s had to deal with on and off the court. He is currently a four star recruit who just started his senior year at Bishop O’Dowd, one of the top basketball programs in California! He recently narrowed his schools down to Cal, Stanford, Cincinnati, and UCSB and has set October 8th as his commitment date. Listen in on how he was able to overcome the tragic death of his father and how he has used that to motivate him to keep pushing harder. He’s a in...
2020-09-2335 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With StrayhandBonus episode | Special episode with guest host Charles McGill interviewing a mystery guest!Get to know a little more about the person behind Strayt Talk as PandaCommission CEO Charles McGill interviews and gets to know Strayhand and some of the backstory behind the Strayt Talk With Strayhand podcast!
2020-09-2243 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand28 | Interview with CEO of Rapid Brands and The Johnson Group Chris Johnson!!!Chris joined me to discuss his entrepreneurial journey that started at the age of 16! Since then, he has opened up multiple businesses and has had massive success as CEO of Rapid Brands and The Johnson Group! Listen in on how he secured an on air deal with Dallas Maverick owner Mark Cuban on ABC’s Shark Tank and how that catapulted his business immediately! Get ready to plug in and learn many of the success principles that has helped Chris have a phenomenal career and hear about what he’s up to next! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is availa...
2020-09-161h 02Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand27 | Interview with former Seattle Seahawks QB and RC/SCC/Iowa State Hall Of Famer Seneca Wallace!!!Seneca Wallace joined me to discuss his journey to the NFL that started with humble beginnings in Rancho Cordova where he played football, soccer and basketball growing up. He later starred at Cordova High School in both football and basketball before continuing his success on the football field at Sac City where he put up record numbers! From there he transferred to Iowa State and had an awesome run there where he was in the running for the Heisman Trophy and is also known for his iconic play that they simply call “the run”. He then enjoyed a 10 year NFL care...
2020-09-081h 25Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand26 | Interview with former overseas player and current Cosumnes River Head Coach Jonathan James!!!CRC Head Basketball Coach Jonathan James joined me to discuss his journey as a player that included successful stops at JUCO and at West Georgia before playing overseas! You will get to hear how he didn’t start playing organized ball until his junior year of high school. After his overseas career, listen in on how he found his passion for coaching and how he was able to go back to Valley to coach at his old high school. Then after a great stint as an assistant, he was able to go back to CRC and become the Head Coach of...
2020-09-021h 21Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand25 | Interview with Chris Chase from WearTesters, the top sneaker review YouTube channel!!!Chris joined me to discuss how WearTesters came about and how he was able to build the brand! He talks about entrepreneurship, love for sports, sneakers, and what motivates him. Listen on how he turned WearTesters into the top sneaker reviews YouTube channel and how he has been able to turn it into a full time family business! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-08-2753 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand24 | Interview with former Memphis guard and overseas pro Roburt Sallie!!!Roburt joined me to discuss his very unique path to D1 college basketball that included 2 prep schools, an unexpected stop to JC, and many other roadblocks along the way. He talks about playing for legendary college coach John Calipari at Memphis and how he was different than any other coach he had! His persistence and belief in himself kept him going through all the obstacles and challenges that came his way. Tune in to listen to his journey and hear how he became a professional basketball player who played 7 seasons in 8 countries! He now uses that same passion as a...
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Strayt Talk With Strayhand23 | Interview w/ William Jessup’s #1 golfer & former 3 time All Delta 1st team member Tyus Goring!!William Jessup’s Tyus Goring joined me to discuss how he was introduced to the game of golf and the process he took to become the player he is today. He speaks about how a lot of his game was self taught and the mental toughness required to perform at a high level. Get ready to hear about his past and current success as well as the goals he has next for himself!!! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-08-1943 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand22 | Interview with Real Deal In The Rock Founder and Joe Johnson Arkansas Hawks Coach Bill Ingram!!Coach Bill Ingram joins me to discuss his work with Joe Johnson’s Arkansas Hawk(as a Chairman and Coach) and the phenomenal success of the Real Deal In The Rock tournament that he founded which has had just about every top player participate in including the likes of Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard, Derrick Rose, James Harden, Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson and more! He also shares his thoughts on the AAU, the G-League, and college basketball! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-08-1455 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand21 | Interview with Sac State guard Zach Chappell!!!Zach Chappell joined me to discuss his basketball journey that included a stellar High School career at Capital Christian as well as playing his first 2 years at San Jose State before transferring back home to Sac State! Hear about the challenges and adversity he faced along the way and how he was able to overcome them! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-08-1150 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand20 | Interview with top player development and skills trainer Sam Luong!!!Sam Luong joined me to discuss his playing career and what led him to his passion of player development that has allowed him to travel all over the world to help thousands of players!!! He shares many great successful principles that have helped him on and off the court! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-08-0655 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand19 | Interview with four star shooting guard and UCLA commit Will McClendon!!!Four star shooting guard and UCLA commit Will McClendon(who is currently ranked #55 in the ESPN 100 for the 2021 class) joined me to discuss his journey that started in Sacramento and has him currently in Las Vegas playing for powerhouse Bishop Gorman! He talks about the experiences and hard work that has helped him get to his current situation as he prepares for his senior year of high school and college at UCLA! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-07-3034 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand18 | Interview with Prolific Prep Head Coach and Lakeshow Director Joey Fuca!!!Coach Joey Fuca joins me to discuss being the Head Coach of Prolific Prep, one of the top programs in the nation that featured 2 McDonald’s All Americans this year in Jalen Green and Nimari Burnett!! We also talked about his AAU organization Lakeshow, which has had phenomenal success for over 15 years now. You will get to hear about his playing career that included some time overseas as well! Get ready to listen to an awesome episode!!! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-07-2346 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand17 | Interview with Cal State LA guard and former Sheldon High School standout Elishja Duplechan!!Elishja Duplechan discusses his basketball journey that has included many unexpected stops as well as many highs and lows! The talented point guard has been able to compete with the very best including the likes of Trae Young, De’Aaron Fox and Michael Porter Jr to name just a few! Listen in on his incredible journey as he prepares for his senior season of college and a professional basketball career after! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand Highlights of Elishja Duplechan! https://youtu.be/Lr3...
2020-07-2143 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand16 | Interview with Serial Entrepreneur Josh Meek who has created multiple successful businesses!Josh Meek discusses how he started his first business at the age of 15 and now has created multiple successful business at the young age of 29!!! Hear about the success principles he used to have massive success and how you can utilize those same ones in your life! Very insightful talk on how he started businesses and how he’s been able to adjust with the times! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-07-1548 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand15 | Former Cal DB Harold Pearson talks about his journey to D1 and his post career work with SPAAT!Former Cal DB Harold Pearson discusses his journey to D1 which wasn’t full of instant success as most may think. Hear about how he stayed ready and ceased the opportunity when it came his way! He also discusses what led him to Co-Founding SPAAT(Student Program For Academic & Athletic Transitioning) and the impact they are able to make on student athletes! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-07-0345 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand14 | Interview with Schea Cotton, one of the all time best high school players and former pro!!!Schea Cotton joins me to discuss his new documentary Manchild: The Schea Cotton Story! He discusses being called by many the LeBron James before LeBron James and arguably the best high school basketball player of all time. We discuss classic battles against Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant, as well as other elite players who ended up being NBA All Stars. This episodes also discusses the adversity he had to overcome during his career that included many roadblocks during his college years as well as during his 10 year pro career. Listen in on his incredible story and the phenomenal things he’s...
2020-06-2937 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand13 | Interview with former professional overseas basketball player and Sac State guard Rame Batta!Rame Batta joins me to discuss his unique basketball journey that included him playing at 2 JUCO’s before after taking a year off after high school before transferring to Sac State to finish out his collegiate career. From there, he transitioned into a career in Real Estate while still developing his game. Then at the age of 35 years old, an opportunity came his way that he took advantage of to play basketball professionally overseas! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-06-1853 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand12 | Interview with guard Greg Milton III who just recently committed to Cal State San Marcos!Combo guard Greg Milton III discusses his journey that has led him to Cal State San Marcos! He went from being a star locally in high school at Cosumnes Oaks and Sac City JC before transferring to Wyoming for his sophomore year. He is now back home in California to finish out his final 2 years of college and looking forward to a pro career! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-06-1634 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand11 | Interview with Alabama State commit Kareem Clark!Kareem Clark joined me to discuss his route to Alabama State that included many twists and turns along the way. From transferring to his senior year of High School, to attending 2 JUCO’s before capturing the D1 scholarship he coveted! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-06-0941 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand10 | Interview with my special guest and one of my favorite basketball players of all time!In this episode, I’m joined by my special guest(and son) Malachi Strayhand! Malachi is a 13 year old point guard and one of the top players in the area for the class of 2025. We discuss his background, this past AAU and Middle School ball season, and concluded with some NBA talk! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Malachi Strayhand on Instagram @malachi_strayhand https://instagram.com/malachi_strayhand
2020-06-0411 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand09 | Interview with Charles McGill, who went from HS Principal to becoming CEO of PandaCommission!In this episode, Charles McGill and I discuss how he went from a High School Principal to becoming the CEO of PandaCommission, which is one of the up and coming digital marketing agencies! He is an example of someone whose business has flourish during these times while most have suffered because of COVID. We discuss his extensive educational background which includes multiple degrees and how he’s helped businesses, entrepreneurs, and others establish their brand and explode their online presence! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instag...
2020-06-0244 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand08 | Hear from Sports and Entmt host Armon Newton who has worked the NBA to the Kentucky Derby!Sports and Entertainment host Armon Newton discusses his humble beginnings as a usher that then led him to a career that includes being a floor MC for the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers, working the PAC 12 tournament and eventually becoming one of the lead hosts of the Kentucky Derby! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-05-291h 05Strayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand07 | Interview with former Mariner and Cordova/Sac State baseball Hall of Famer Harvey Hargrove!Former Seattle Mariner Harvey Hargrove joined me to discuss his prestigious high school and college baseball career that resulted in him being inducted into the Cordova High and Sac State Hall of Fame! We also discuss what he’s been up to during his post career and his current involvement with the game of baseball! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-05-2636 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand06 | Interview with former professional overseas basketball player and current trainer Nate Garth!In this episode, enjoy some great hoop talk between Nate Garth and I! Nate is from Sacramento and played his college basketball at New Mexico and Santa Barbara before enjoying a 5 year career overseas than included playing in 5 countries! He is currently a skills development trainer and we discuss everything from training, AAU, to college choices(D1, D2, NAIA, JC) and more! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-05-2139 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand05 | End of season NBA awards!!!My good friend David Bitanga comes by to discuss the end of season NBA awards! We go over our selections for MVP, DPOY, Rookie of the year and more! Check out the episode to see who we got! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-05-1916 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand04 | Interview with current Meralco Bolts and former Sac State guard Trevis Jackson of the PBA!Listen in on the great talk I had with Trevis Jackson from the Meralco Bolts of the PBA!! He went from being a high school star, to starting off as a walk on in college to becoming the 5th pick overall in the PBA draft! Listening to his journey will truly inspire many others, not just basketball players but everyone as he shares his resilience and ability to overcome adversity to accomplish his dreams in life! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-05-1435 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand03 | Interview with former Valley High School and USC standout Antuan Simmons!In this episode, I caught up with former Valley High/USC star Antuan Simmons to discuss his playing days in Sacramento and his time being a Trojan! You will hear about his high school career in which he only lost 4 games total to being projected at one point while at USC as a top 5-10 pick in the NFL draft! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand
2020-05-1227 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand02 | Interview with former MLB All Star Greg Vaughn!!!Got to spend some time with former MLB All Star Greg Vaughn discussing his journey to becoming a professional baseball player. He shared some stories about playing with some of the very best players of all time and what he learned from them and those experiences. He delivered some success principles that could be applied by everyone, no matter what you are doing in life! We also talk about family and being able to give back in many ways to his community which is something that is very important to him. Also find out about all of the phenomenal ventures...
2020-05-0646 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With Strayhand01 | Welcome to the Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast!!!This is the first official episode!! I’m excited to get this podcast started and looking forward to providing some great content!!! I explain how this podcast came about and give you a little bit of my backstory. This is just the beginning so it will definitely only get better. So get ready for your first Strayt Talk With Strayhand! The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all other major platforms! Apple podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strayt-talk-with-strayhand/id1511181514 Google podcast- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZGZhMTI4MC9wb2Rj...
2020-05-0609 minStrayt Talk With Strayhand
Strayt Talk With StrayhandStrayt Talk With Strayhand(Trailer)Strayt Talk With Strayhand will be the podcast about anything and everything that will provide content that entertains you, informs you, educates you and just simply be fun! I look forward to officially launching the podcast shortly, in the meanwhile make sure to subscribe! Hear you soon!
2020-04-2800 min