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2023-11-2220 minTake It OR Leave ItConf Championship Reviews, Bowl Game PreviewsIn this episode, Dashawn Stephens touches on:2023 Yates Cup2023 Hardy CupWestern Has Silenced The OUAFor UBC, it was writtenWhy Montreal Has Been Building To This MomentElephant In The Room: Does STFX Have a Chance Against UBC? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-1317 minTake It OR Leave ItMVP Reactions, Conf Championship PreviewsDashawn Stephens gives his reactions to all four conference MVPs, presents his conference championship previews, plus:What will define Silas Fagnan's legacy as a U SPORTS QB?Is the RSEQ no longer a 2-horse race?The eerie resemblance between Western ('17-'19) and Western ('21-'23) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-1018 minTake It OR Leave ItDeep Dive On Waterloo, Windsor In Trouble, Toba's TimeAs the regular season comes to a close and the playoffs begin, Dashawn Stephens speaks on:The Truth About WaterlooWhy there's serious concern for Windsor against LaurierCalgary built for the future?Manitoba's timeUBC avoiding Calgary?What Montreal losing to Concordia actually meansQueen's vs. Western: Why it's must-watch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-3019 minTake It OR Leave ItGREATEST GAME EVER? WES or MTL? DINOS DID WHAT?Dashawn Stephens speaks on:Western vs Laurier: What we learnedWho is the real OUA MVP?Why we need to stop disrespecting WesternA roadmap to how Calgary can win the Hardy CupDoes MTL deserve to be #1?Waterloo's chances against Laurier Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-2322 min
MVP Sports Business011 - Dashawn Stephens - Founder of PRSVRE Media and tackling the $3.1B Canadian Sports IndustryIn todays episode, Courtney and Jimmy interview the Founder and Creative Director of PRSVRE Media Group.
We cover the origin story of PRSVRE and how the pandemic fueled Dashawn to go all in on the $3.1B Canadian sports industry.
The host of the Take It or Leave It Podcast shared how his vision for PRSVRE becoming a media production company.
We talked about the growing Canadian Sports Industry and the many leagues starting up and expanding into more Canadian markets.
The need to create jobs in the Canadian sports media industry
Why U-Sports athletes should invest in their brands.
And...
2023-10-181h 13Take It OR Leave ItTop 10 Votes, OUA Dark Horse, Load Management?In this episode, Dashawn Stephens shares his Top 10 Votes, plus:Is this team trying to load manage their way to a conference championship?How are up the rankings does Alberta move?Western vs Laurier: Who's more impressive?New thoughts on WindsorThe new villains of U SPORTS football?Is this team the OUA darkhorse? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-1622 minTake It OR Leave ItConcerns For Windsor? Scholarships? Why We Respect STFXDashawn Stephens shares his top 10 picks, plus:Why we're concerned about WindsorWhy YOU should respect STFXWestern proves once again why they're specialIs Saskatchewan back on track?Who is the biggest threat to Western?Current thoughts on Manitoba Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-0319 minTake It OR Leave ItSharing Top 10 Votes, WSR Expectations, ALB Concerns, Why WES is SPECIALDashawn Stephens shares his Top 10 Votes, Plus:What makes Western Special?Is Laurier a Top 5 team in the nation?Is Windsor a Top 5 team in the nation?Is UBC a Top 5 team in the nation?Truth about the AUSIs Jonathan Senecal in HEC convo?Truth about Carleton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-2516 minTake It OR Leave ItOUA MVP, HEC, Hillock's Heroics, Who is UBC? What We Learned About ALB & SASKDashawn Stephens recaps Alberta's win over Saskatchewan plus:Where Taylor Elgersma stands among OUA QBsWhich Canada West team people are ACTUALLY sleeping onWestern vs Queen'sWhere Evan Hillock now stands among OUA QBsWhat's wrong with Manitoba? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-1819 minTake It OR Leave ItIs Alberta Real? WLU To The Yates? Western Concerns?Dashawn Stephens recaps Taylor Elgersma's historic performance this weekend plus:What we now know about WesternWho the Carleton Ravens will be in 2023Why the next 4 weeks matter for WindsorLaval vs McGillSaskatchewan vs ReginaFan Question: Is Alberta forreal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-1116 min
FOMOnomics w/ A COLE3. Ditch Vanity, Embrace Problem Solving Ft. Dashawn Stephens (PRSVRE)We sat down with founder of PRSVRE Dashawn Stephen's who has built the fastest growing sports media brand covering University Sports in Canada. Averaging over 1 MILLION views per month.
Dashawn shares his frameworks for how he has built his brand from 0 to a collective of over 40K University Sports fans as of this interview.
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2023-09-1141 min
Take It OR Leave ItSharing Top 10 Votes, Amundrud Debut Review, Concerns With WLU?In this week's episode, Dashawn Stephens shares his U SPORTS Top 10 votes, plus:What makes Anton Amundrud similar to NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre?Windsor got more dangerousConcerns with Manitoba?Concerns with Laurier? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-0518 min
Take It OR Leave ItThe Truth about 83-0? Windsor a Contender? OUA Wide Open? StFX?NEW SEASON! PRSVRE's Dashawn Stephens recaps all the major storylines from U SPORTS football opening weekend including:The truth about Western's 83-0 win over YorkIs Windsor now a Yates Cup contender?What Laurier's win over Queen's says about the state of the OUAWhat StFX's win over Bishop's says about the AUS in 2023About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media company that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering extensive university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the...
2023-08-2816 min
The Ballin' Up PodcastTHE GREATEST U SPORTS GAME EVER PLAYEDIn this episode, Daniel Noel and Dashawn Stephens talk about the U SPORTS MBB and WBB National Championship games, while also recapping the legacy of the MBB National Championship game, what it meant to U SPORTS, and why basketball fans will be talking about this game for a LONG timeAbout PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is...
2023-03-1625 minThe Ballin' Up PodcastAll Canadian Reactions, Things We Loved About The Final 8 (Finale Pt. 1)About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's first and only sports media platform that primarily covers Canadian university sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-1626 minThe Ballin' Up PodcastOUA & CW Finals Recap, FINAL 8 PREDICTIONS 🏆The title says it ALL 🏆About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's first and only sports media platform that primarily covers Canadian university sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-0940 minThe Ballin' Up PodcastCW Finals Preview, OUA Finals Preview, AUS Finals RecapDashawn and Daniel recap the AUS Men's and Women's Finals, while looking ahead to this weekend CW and OUA Men's and Women's FinalsAbout PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's first and only sports media platform that primarily covers Canadian university sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-0335 minThe Ballin' Up PodcastWomen's All-Canadian Predictions, Waterloo DebateAll-Canadian predictionsIs Waterloo a legit OUA title contender?About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's first and only sports media platform that primarily covers Canadian university sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1750 minThe Ballin' Up PodcastConference MVP PredictionsLet's go through CW, OUA, and AUS Men's and Women's MVP predictions. About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's first and only sports media platform that primarily covers Canadian university sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1047 minThe Ballin' Up PodcastWinnipeg Opening Eyes, Carleton's ConsistencyDashawn and Dashawn talk through UFV and Winnipeg putting on a playoff preview, while Carleton finds consistency against Queen'sAbout PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's first and only sports media platform that primarily covers Canadian university sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-0331 minThe Ballin' Up PodcastMadness In Toronto 🤯 Carleton's Downfall?Dashawn and Daniel discuss all the Madness In Toronto from the most recent week of U SPORTS action:TMU defeating #1 OttawaU of T defeating #2 CarletonTMU defeating #2 CarletonAbout PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's first and only sports media platform that primarily covers Canadian university sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2023-01-2535 minThe Ballin' Up PodcastNew Year, New LandscapeNEW YEAR, NEW LANDSCAPE - Dashawn and Daniel catch you up to date on the latest news headlining the U SPORTS basketball scene since the turn of the calendar including:Kiyara Letlow making her case for the best player in U SPORTS Women's BasketballDiego Maffia making his case for the best player in U SPORTS Men's BasketballDalhousie: Has their reign over the AUS come to an end?UVic: Can they seriously make a run at a national championship?TMU: Late season resurgence? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-1828 minThe Ballin' Up PodcastOUA and CW Chaos 🤯About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's first and only sports media platform that primarily covers Canadian university sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-1044 minThe Ballin' Up PodcastQueen's Deserving Of #1 Ranking? The New CW Powerhouse?Dashawn and Daniel touch on the latest week of U SPORTS action including SMU vs Acadia Axewomen (W), Queen's vs Waterloo (W), StFX vs Dalhousie (M). Plus, is U of T a real OUA contender? Also, is Queen's deserving of the nation's #1 ranking? And is there a new powerhouse in the Canada West conference? About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture...
2022-12-0127 min
Take It OR Leave ItVanier Recap, Hec Debate, All-Canadian DebateDJ and Dashawn put a bow on 2022 😢About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media company that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering extensive university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. Reaching over 1,000,000 fans per month, PRSVRE is Canada's largest university sports media company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-301h 01The Ballin' Up PodcastQUE Beat CU?? LU Beat OTT??About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's first and only sports media platform that primarily covers Canadian university sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-2524 minTake It OR Leave ItBONUS: Hec Crighton Convo 🏆BONUS EPISODE! DJ and Dashawn talk through their Hec predictions! 🏆About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media company that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering extensive university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. Reaching over 1,000,000 fans per month, PRSVRE is Canada's largest university sports media company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-2418 minTake It OR Leave ItVanier Predictions 🏆 Calling Out The CFL 🗣Off the heels of Bowl Game weekend, DJ and Dashawn break down how StFX almost shocked the world, plus what led to Western's meltdown? Also, is the CFL doing all they can to support U SPORTS?Vanier Cup predictions and MORE in the latest episode 🏆About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's largest uni...
2022-11-2150 minThe Ballin' Up PodcastTeams, Players to look out for 22-23Debut episode! Dashawn and Daniel talk through teams and players they're excited to look out for in 2022-23, plus, are the defending national champions in trouble? All this and more in the debut episode of the Ballin' Up Podcast.About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's first and only sports media platform that primarily covers Canadian...
2022-11-1824 minTake It OR Leave ItConf Finals Recap, Bowl Game PreviewsDJ and Dashawn recap the Hardy Cup, Yates Cup, Loney Bowl, and Dunsmore Cup, while looking ahead to the Uteck and Mitchell Bowl. Also, is Alex Vreekan a future Hec Crighton award QB? Does StFX have any chance against Saskatchewan?About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's largest university sports media platform. Hosted...
2022-11-1441 minTake It OR Leave ItSemifinal Recaps, Conf Final Previews + PredictionsDashawn reviews the weekend of semifinals in the OUA, AUS, RSEQ, and Canada West conferences while looking ahead to the Yates Cup, Loney Bowl, Dunsmore Cup and Hardy Cup 🏆About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's largest university sports media platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-0819 minTake It OR Leave ItPlayoff Previews, Predictions, Hot Takes 🔥DJ and Dashawn talk through playoff previews in ALL conferences - AUS, RSEQ, OUA, and Canada West - plus, is StFX the easy pick in the AUS? Can Sherbrooke dethrone Montreal? Also, who's actually going to win the Canada West conference?About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's largest university sports media platform....
2022-10-3131 minTake It OR Leave ItUBC/SHER upsets, Shake-up in Top 10 VotesUBC upset Saskatchewan, Sherbrooke upset Montréal, and Dashawn shares his Top 10 VotesAbout PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's largest university sports media platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-2520 minTake It OR Leave ItWho's the best player in U SPORTS football?DJ and Dashawn are back and talking through the latest games including UBC vs Manitoba, Regina vs Saskatchewan, Western vs Windsor, and Queen's vs Mac. Plus, who is the best player in U SPORTS football?About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's largest university sports media platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2022-10-1731 minTake It OR Leave ItLocker Room Lost? OUA MVP Race 🏆It's Thanksgiving Weekend! Dashawn talks through some of the Thursday and Friday games including Waterloo vs Laurier, Western vs Toronto, Laval vs Sherbrooke, Windsor vs York, and Guelph vs Mac. Plus, who is the front-runner to win OUA MVP?About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's first and only sports media platform that primarily covers Canadian...
2022-10-0818 minTake It OR Leave ItLeaking Our Top 10 Votes - Sept 27Once again, Dashawn gives fans a behind the scenes look into the mind of Top 10 voter by leaking his Top 10 votes for this week.About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's first and only sports media platform that primarily covers Canadian university sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2022-09-2721 minTake It OR Leave ItWindsor's Up Now? Rams Forreal? Gaels Arrived?DJ and Dashawn break down what was a pivotal weekend for breakout teams across the country including: Windsor's performance against Toronto, Regina's gutsy showing against Saskatchewan, Sherbrooke pushing Montreal to the limit, and Queen's lighting up Carleton.About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's first and only sports media platform that primarily covers...
2022-09-1937 minTake It OR Leave ItSharing Our Top 10 VotesDashawn reveals that he has a media vote for the U SPORTS Football Top 10, and for the first time ever, he's giving fans a behind the scenes look into the mind of Top 10 voter by sharing his Top 10 votes for this week.About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's first and only sports...
2022-09-1318 minTake It OR Leave ItUofT Top 10? Sask To The Vanier?DJ IN THE STUDIO! Fresh off the heels of a Labour Day Weekend that featured 4 straight days of U SPORTS football, DJ and Dashawn breakdown all the action including Saskatchewan's dominance over Calgary and Concordia's meltdown. Plus, is Kinsale Philip the next Tre Ford? They get into it all on this week's episode 🎙🏈About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports...
2022-09-0638 minTake It OR Leave ItWhat's Going On At York?Dashawn sits down to recap his highlight games from the first week of action during the 2022 season + What's going on at York? Dashawn shares his thoughts!About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's first and only sports media platform that primarily covers Canadian university sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2022-08-2916 minTake It OR Leave ItNew Beginnings - 2022 PredictionsDJ and Dashawn sit down for their first episode! Tap in as they talk through their predictions for the 2022 U SPORTS football season including top teams to look out for, top players to look out for, potential conference champions, and of course, they give their preseason Vanier Cup predictions 🏆About PRSVRECreated by athletes, for athletes, PRSVRE is a Canadian athlete empowerment brand and sports media platform that reimagines the Canadian sports fan experience through delivering university sports coverage, and storytelling, while sitting at the intersection of sports, culture and innovation. PRSVRE is Canada's fir...
2022-08-2335 min
Shakin' It Podcast3 HANDSOME BLACK MALES PERSEVERE PT. 1&2 | EP. 016 | Shakin' It Podcast | FT. @prsvre_In this segment, Gilleon and Solomon bring in Dashawn of @prsvre_ and talk about his journey with sports and football, athletics in Canada and recovering from an injury. They also talk basketball and why the modern NBA is so different from the past league, would the Toronto Raptors have had won the 2019 championships if Kevin Durant had not gone down, and each their top 5 all-time NBA players! Follow Dashawn at @prsvre_
2022-08-041h 52
At The 55The Talk Season 2 With Dashawn Stephens (PRSVRE)Dashawn Stephens is the founder of PRSVRE, an athlete-empowerment brand and sports-media platform, and joins us for The Talk.
The Talk Season 2 is in partnership with Stella's Place to raise funds for their Virtual Counselling sessions. Our target goal is $5,500 at which point Dakota and Zac will do a polar bear dip in early March.
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2022-02-0237 min
Athletic InsightsEp. 18 - Perseverance with Dashawn StephensWe are joined by former Waterloo Warrior Dashawn Stephens. Dashawn is writer, educator, storyteller and founder of PRSVRE, a sports-media company that aims to showcase Canadian university sports. He is also the current Head of Media and Marketing for the newly formed Black Canadian Coaches Association.
2020-07-2428 min