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Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft Coach Daniel Carr on coaching & lifeIn this episode of Necessary Conversations Saleem talks with Coach Carr about all things football related, and life.
2025-05-041h 29Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft Fatir Bell, Savion Johnson, Ramir Greene on lifeIn this episode Saleem talks with these 3 men about growing up being a man, and the responsibilities that may come with it.
2025-04-251h 05Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft Sidiki Kone on Path to the DraftIn this episode Saleem talks with Sidiki about his upcoming opportunity to turn pro in football, and how he got there. Also his work he put in to be among the best RAS RBs since 1987!
2025-04-2543 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft Melisa Loa on life and passionsIn this episode Saleem talks to Melisa about her passions for working with First Generation college students after being one herself. We go over for path school experiences, and who she is outside of work.
2025-04-2549 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft Troy Baxter on the school system, future lifeIn this episode Saleem talks to Troy about how the school system helps us as young people, but can also hinder growth and actual learning as well. We talk about the future of life and his goals, and how rare it is to be in a position were in now.
2025-04-0456 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah being transparent about life experiences and more!In this weeks edition of Necessary Conversations host Saleem Messiah does something a little differently. He talks to the viewers about his life experiences growing up from a young kid to now. He also tries to provide motivation do the viewers.
2025-03-281h 11Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft 3x Champ Mario Elie on his NBA Career & more!In this episode Saleem talks with Mario about his 3x NBA champion career and his life after basketball!
2025-03-1653 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft Jack Neves on Faith, Golf, and LifeIn this episode Saleem talks with Jack about his level of faith and what it took to get to that point. He also talks about his love for the game of Golf, and how it started and his plans for it. Lastly, he just talks about life hardships and how he overcame them
2025-03-071h 11Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft Shawn Belle on life after football and moreIn this episode Saleem talks to Shawn about his final season of college football and how he's taking it all in. We also go over what his life after football could potentially look like
2025-03-031h 33Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft Connor Dietz on ROTY, high school career, and moreIn this episode Saleem talks with Connor about his ROTY season, his high school career, and his future aspirations.
2025-02-231h 03Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft Coach Dan ChipkaIn this episode Saleem talks with Coach Chip about his journey at AIC from a special teams coordinator position coach offensive coordinator now Head Coach. He talks about his philosophies and how he got them. What to expect for this upcoming season, and this recruiting class as well as retaining some talent from last year.
2025-02-141h 02Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft Jaree Jones on coming up in the midwest & footballIn this episode Saleem talked with Jaree about growing up in a mixture of Chicago and Wisconsin. We always talked about the stigma of sports in those mid west areas and how he feels they're better than they get credit for. We also talk about relationships.
2025-02-011h 09Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft Coach Lock on pro football career, & relationshipsIn this episode we Saleem talks to Coach Lock about it all. From his professional football career to being a teacher, to being a new father. We talk about relationship in this day in age and we talk about him coaching. We also touch on him being a man of God.
2025-01-311h 38Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft KoryHiii on his music, traveling, and basketballIn this episode Saleem talks with Kory about his time playing at NJ basketball powerhouse Roselle Catholic. He talks about his him being inducted into the roselle Catholic hall of fame. He also talks about how he got into the music business and where he sees his career going with it. We then touch on his love for traveling, including his recent trip to Japan.
2024-12-0757 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Coach Hulk on coaching life & importance of familyIn this episode Saleem talks to Coach Hulk about his experiences coaching football. How he got into coaching how he went from being a fire fighter to a EMT. He also went over his love for his daughter.
2024-11-241h 04Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Savion Johnson on life experiences and growthIn this episode Saleem talks to Savion about his growth as a man and how he was able to make the 360 turn around. We also talk debunk what people once felt about him, as well as go over his future plans.
2024-11-151h 00Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Jeffrey Miller on his upbringing and collegeIn this episode Saleem talks with Jeffrey about his hard upbringing as it relates to football. We also talk about his traveling experiences. We talk about his college experience so far and what he expects from the future.
2024-11-0853 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Jadye Foxworth & Shawn Smith on life & experiencesIn this episode Saleem talks with Shawn and Jadye about their life since the last time they sat down on Necessary Conversations. We talk about the definition of love, we talk about the changes that have came to their lives both good and bad, and we talk about experiences with life.
2024-11-0751 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Joel Alvarado & Jacob JimenezIn this episode Saleem talks with Joel and Jacob about how college life is treating them so far, as well as they're struggles to get to this point and what they want to do in the future.
2024-10-251h 32Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Gloria TorresIn this episode Saleem talks with Gloria about being a non traditional student. We talk about her path to get back to school. As well as her life doing drag. We talk about her being a mother and more.
2024-10-251h 01Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Cenai CollinsIn this episode Saleem talks with Cenai about his music. Cenai is a upcoming producer in the Springfield area. We go over his music process and how he comes up with his projects and ideas. We also go over who he is outside of the music. We also go over his sports career from the start to the finish. Lastly we touch on his views for his podcast and the future for it.
2024-10-181h 02Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. DuelChasers CEOIn this episode Saleem talks to the DuelChasers CEO about sports, gambling, and slightly touches on growing up. We talk about expectations for the college football season specifically how is Alabama crimson tide. He makes a mock 12 team playoff for this year, and more.
2024-10-101h 05Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Anadalay GarciaIn this episode Saleem talks with Anadalay about her role in cultural night. She talked about growing up in the Dominica Republic and the experiences that came with it. She also talks about coming to the United States and her shocks that came with that. She touches on some of her family dynamics and a little bit of her sport.
2024-09-2750 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Pedro P. Grace D. Chris D. Paola SB and Venise SIn this episode Saleem talks with Pedro Panelli, Grace Dervan, Chris Dias, Paola Soto Burgos and Venise Sanft about their performances during cultural night in the Spring Semester of 2024. Cultural Night is a night the ACE program puts on every semester that allows students and sometimes staff to be able to show what their culture is about in some way. We discuss the performances, their lives, their upbringing’s and their futures.
2024-09-261h 21Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Jaydah Soto-LandrauIn this episode Saleem talks with Jaydah about growing up in Springfield. She talks about her love life, food. pop culture, and more.
2024-08-081h 23Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Nevin Earl & Michael GrantIn this episode Saleem talks to Mike and Nevin about everything. From food, to life, to football, to upbringings. Conspiracies. Their beliefs and more.
2024-07-291h 44Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Logan KovallIn this episode Saleem talks to Logan about his football journey. From covid potentially canceling football in Connecticut him and his family uprooted to Texas football. Going to camps getting an offer from Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders then having a injury and grade problems sent him off to JUCO football. After getting his financial package cut down he got a opportunity here at AIC, and has been doing the most with it so far.
2024-07-1254 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Grace DervanIn this episode Saleem talks to Grace about her life in the content creation world. Grace took over the school from a content creation standpoint this year and pumped out great content. For multiple sports teams and school programs. We talked about how much she learned and where she wants to take it in the future. We also go over how she got from Ireland to Massachusetts and how she was able to adjust to it overtime. As well as her life outside of school.
2024-07-0551 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Jack Hall & Aasim GuntherIn this episode Saleem talks with Jack and Aasim about the game of basketball,. We talk about how they got into basketball, how their recruiting process was like and more importantly how they got to AIC. It then leads into talking about "crashing out" over disloyalty in relationships. Ending on what they expect this upcoming basketball season in 2025.
2024-06-2859 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Joseph AlbanoIn this episode Saleem talks to Joe about how his freshman year of college went. Coming into college during covid wasn’t easy but he talked about how he got through it. He then described how his sophomore season of college went which he described as the best time of his life. Then going on to talk about how different his junior year was due to some unforeseen circumstances out of the soccer teams control. After his senior year finished he talks about having to entering the portal leaving the school his father played at.
2024-06-2154 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Iman WilliamsIn this episode Saleem talks to Iman about education. She went from a double bachelors to a masters and is in the process of receiving her doctorate and psychology counseling. She's not stopping there because she wants another degree! We also go over her upbringing, her transformation as a person, and what her future holds in her eyes.
2024-06-1455 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Lucas Morales-FernandezIn this episode Saleem talks to Lucas about his time at AIC. From freshmen year to now being a graduate. We talked about how he got through the covid process of being in college. We talked about his position of being a goalie and how he prepares for that. We also speak on how his 4 seasons of soccer at AIC went. We also touch on his future aspirations from career wise to even a possibility of pro soccer.
2024-06-071h 00Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Elijah StokleyIn this episode Saleem talks to Elijah about how "life be lifing". We talk about the expectations for someone straight out of college as it relates to life, and finances. We also talk about the state of relationships these days. What women and men in this generation want and expect. Lastly, we touch on what we both want out of life in the future.
2024-05-311h 13Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Aaron MyricIn this episode Saleem talks to Aaron about his up and coming clothing brand NOBU. He also talks about his time in college, what he has learned and whats next in Aaron's life. We also talk about traveling and where we'd like to go, as well as lessons high school taught us.
2024-05-241h 08Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Jason James, Chase Nelson, & Mike HendersonIn this episode Saleem talks to the guys about basketball, life and school. We talk about the infamous GOAT debate and our opinions on it. We talk about where we're from, our taste in music and more.
2024-05-241h 12Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Fayeson Carney on Navigating life struggles & moreIn this episode Saleem talks to Fazo about his life struggles. We talk about what he was facing throughout school and how he was able to over come. We also talk about how he navigates life with his core principals.
2024-05-101h 03Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Coach Iz Abraham on past and future of footballIn this episode Saleem talks to Coach Iz about how it was growing up with football. We then speak about his past coaching experiences and how he got into coaching. We talk about what he looks for in a running back, and what his coaching goals are.
2024-05-0337 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Eve McCray & Antoinette O'Connor on Senior WeekIn this episode Saleem talks with Eve and Ant about AIC Senior week events, how they got AIC, and the future of their careers.
2024-04-2956 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. April Rourke on LeBron, OT Program, MadeaIn this episode Saleem talks to April about her experiences in the Occupational Therapy Program and what led her into that. We talk about her love for Drake as an artist. We also talk about how she thinks LeBron is washed, and what her favorite Madea plays and movies are.
2024-04-1946 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Alaysia RaifordIn this episode Saleem talks to Alaysia about her love for dance and growing up in the dance culture. We talk about her love for the outdoors and her enjoyment of fishing. We also touch on what brought her to AIC, growing up in Springfield. I then explain to her and viewers of why AIC Football was struggling, but will quickly find their way to the top. We lastly speak about her motivation behind her plans of life.
2024-04-121h 36Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Omari HutchinsonIn this episode Saleem talks with Omari about his breakout season at AIC over a 2 game stretch due to injury Omari went for 143 yards on 7 catches and 2 touchdowns. We also talk about his journey from New York to West Orange NJ. We go over what made him choose football over basketball, and his transition from public school to private school. Then ending up at a prep school during the covid year and getting to AIC. We then talk about his future plans for his life.
2024-04-0553 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Frank BorrelliIn this Episode Saleem talks with Frank about his journey from a young child to a now one of assistant deans of the arts department at AIC. Growing up in Springfield and being heavily active in the theaters and his improvements he has help make for the school.
2024-03-291h 20Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Rodelin PayouteIn this episode Saleem sits down with Rod to show him some love on how he handled the trials and tribulations he went through this past season. We went over how he was able to get from week to week and what his mindset was to being able to eventually start even with all odds stacked against him. We also discuss his future in football.
2024-03-2256 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Kemari WardIn this episode Saleem talks with Kemari about how his injury has been going. We talk about how the torn ACL happened, and his experiences from it. We talk about the mentality trying to get through the injury. We also talk about how he was able to climb the depth chart with a new coaching staff. We touch on his expectations this upcoming season. Lastly we speak on the steelers and their problems.
2024-03-151h 13Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Carlos Hubb & Tyrae WashingtonIn this episode Saleem talks with Carlos and Tyrae about real world issues. We talk about this upcoming election and who they plan on voting for. We also talk about the way the world is shaping out, and the wonders as it relates to the futures of it. We also discuss culture and society as we see it. We also briefly touch on where their from and the effects of it.
2024-03-081h 46Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Nicole CossIn this episode Saleem talks with Nicole about her interesting life story. From being adopted to being in some troubles as a young kid and having a kid at 20 and having to figure it out and trying to figure out herself to. She also talks about her traveling life and her traveling wants.
2024-03-011h 02Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Isaiah DardenIn this episode Saleem talks with Isaiah about his love for comics and superheroes. We talk about his love for marvel comics, characters, and movies. We also discuss how he got to AIC, as well as his love for drawing.
2024-02-2344 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Shawn BelleIn this episode Saleem talks with Shawn "Deuce" about his rise on the depth chart to being a backup LB to one of the leaders of a young defense. We talk about the struggles that our school is going through and how it could effects the students. We also touch on just a multitude of life situations as a whole.
2024-02-161h 38Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Tatyana Simms, Jemelia Delice, Nariah FosterIn this episode Saleem talks with the friend trio about all things AIC. How they got to AIC, what they studied since being at AIC and the grad programs that they currently study. They go over the way AIC was before covid and their problems with AIC since. They also talk about their lives such as marriages, kids, and much more.
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2024-02-092h 11Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Albert OnivoguiIn this episode Saleem talks with Albert about how his life was growing up in New Haven. We reminisced down memory lane of having sort of the same experiences coming up through school. We talk about the motherland itself in Africa. We also touch on his motivation for pushing in life, and why he’s so invested into his own education. We talk about some of the struggles he’s faced thus far, and his plans for his future life.
2024-02-021h 27Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Leah Twyman & Jaylen EncarnacionIn this episode Saleem talks with Leah & Jaylen about how they got together. There journey together from UNLV to AIC and the coming future. We also touch on their time at AIC. We then speak about things that interest them such as food, tv shows, and just life in general.
2024-01-261h 50Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Tyson ThorntonIn this episode Tyson joins Saleem again to talk about the season that just passed. We talked about the relationship with the new head coach and what he's meant to Tyson so far. We talked about what led him to stay at AIC after entering and leaving the transfer portal, and his feelings on the NE-10 and the lack of respect he feels they show AIC.
2024-01-191h 10Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Lukas KaskoIn this episode Saleem talks with Lukas about how he grew up in Brooklyn, New York but went to high school in Jersey City New Jersey. We spoke about his struggles attending Hudson Catholic and how he overcame them to become a starting quarterback for the school. We talked about his recruitment process through covid and how he got to AIC. We then touched on his journey being at AIC so far and how he got to the quarterback starting spot and his plan to keep it.
2024-01-131h 09Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Shadon TaylorIn this episode Saleem talks with Shadon about holding the crown of being named Mr.AIC. We talk about how he got the name, and why he's ready to give the name up. We talk about his experiences growing up in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He gives funny stories of him growing up and the state of AIC as it relates to school events. We then talk about how he got to AIC and how he got into hosting events. Also, how he got into teaching, then touch on his love for his fraternity.
2023-12-221h 26Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Nariah FosterIn this heartfelt episode Saleem talks with Nariah about how it was like growing up being adopted. We go over how it was growing up with some family issues, as we all have but how she overcame them. We also talk about how it was growing up in New York. Committing to Penn State University then having to transfer to AIC.
2023-12-181h 37Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Deven ArthurIn this episode Saleem talks with Deven on his take when it comes to how tight ends are used nowadays. We also go over his high school days and his football experience there. We then talk about how he came straight into college as a vocal leader. We talk a little about our favorite thanksgiving dishes. Then end off on Devens plans for the future.
2023-12-081h 06Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Menyelek "Minnie" WardIn this episode Saleem talks with Minnie about how his first college season panned out for him. We also go over his younger days at the Notorious NJ powerhouse the Brick City Lions. We talk about his high school journey as well as his prep school journey. We talk about him training with NFL players, and his love for fashion.
2023-12-0149 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Dorismar Perez & Alaysia Jenkins GrahamIn this episode Saleem talks with Dorismar and Alayisa about life and where they come from. Also their reasons for coming to AIC. We also go over their taste in music as well as Alayisa favorite artist Rod Wave. We then just talk about what their future plans are, and how they became the best of friends.
2023-12-011h 54Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Jahsin JacobsIn this episode Saleem talks with Jahsin about his dominate high school football days. We talk about the infamous what if game with Union vs East Side Ghost in the high school playoffs back in 2021. We also talk about the cowboys and what they need to do to finally be on the winning side of things. We go over why he wasn’t able to accept his D1 opportunities. We then talk about his first college football season starting as true freshmen and what he learnt. We then talk about how much he believes in his first year head co...
2023-11-171h 10Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Marcus ThomasIn this episode Saleem talks with Marcus about approaching his last few games a a college athlete. He has been at AIC since 2019, with multiple coaching changes he opened up about how it’s been dealing with that. He also goes over how it’s been mentally, loosing as much as he's had these past few seasons with limited playing time. He also talks about how it was spending his childhood in Hati then coming over to the US learning the language and culture. He talks about how he became a dolphins fan, then what’s next for him in his...
2023-11-1151 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Troy BaxterIn this episode Saleem talks with Troy about growing up in Connecticut then moving to Georgia right before college. He then talks about his experiences in growing up in the tough area of Connecticut. He then talks about how hard it was for him to leave Connecticut, but how it was better for him overall. He also speaks about why he keeps coming back to AIC and what motivates him to stay in the game of football.
2023-11-0355 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Coach Shawn LockettIn this episode Saleem talks with Springfield legend Coach Shawn Lockett. Defensive Line coach for American International College. We go over his journey to him playing college football at AIC, to then getting kicked out. We go over the multitude of adversity moments he’s had in his life. We also go over his professional football career and his favorite times from it. Also, what’s next for him.
2023-10-271h 24Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Marquis LundyIn this episode Saleem talks with Lundy about his experience on growing up in Duval, his experience in Florida high school football. He then goes over his experience at Lincoln University. Saleem then also talks about his experience at his prep school. Lundy then speaks on what’s next for him on the field and off.
2023-10-131h 32Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Stephanie GauvinIn this episode Saleem talks with Stephane about her involvement on campus. She speaks about not originally wanting to coming to college but after arriving wanting to make It better. She talks about growing up in a Haitian household as well as the expectations for one. We also go over the different types of dating that she thinks there is.
2023-10-0658 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Abel AraujoIn this episode Saleem talks with Abel about him playing sports in high school. He also speaks about moving to college playing lacrosse and why he used it for his advantage. He then touches on his studies and how hard it is and what’s it like being a nursing major. He talks about the dedication it takes to be a nursing major, he also speaks about the steps he takes in his clinical studies in order to become an official nurse. Also, what’s in the future for him when it comes to his career.
2023-09-2945 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Bennie BarnesIn this episode Saleem talks to Bennie about his new podcast idea in joining AIC Radio, he also talks to Bennie about his rather interesting college career thus far. We go over what his plans are for his podcast and what the supporters can expect, as well as how often. We then discuss his time at Lincoln University (CA).
2023-09-221h 36Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Mallory McGuireIn this episode Saleem talks to Mallory about her experience growing up in Iowa. We also talked about her experience attending Drake University. We went over her decision to come to AIC for her masters program. As well as her various experiences of traveling and doing opera.
2023-09-1559 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Dahvey "Scooby" HicksIn this episode Saleem talks with Scooby about him coming up in the Brunswick area. From trenton to Brunswick to PA to back to Brunswick. He also talks about him transferring high schools for winning purposes. He then goes over his recruiting process to AIC, then his quest to being rookie of the year this past season, and what his goals is in the future.
2023-09-091h 26Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Alex DacruzIn this episode Saleem talks with Alex about him growing up in his city. Also about his family lineage. He talks about his college track career, and his illustrious high school track career. He also talks about his next decision involving his track career.
2023-09-0142 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Justin MurrayIn this episode Saleem talks with Justin about him growing up in Union New Jersey. The same town Saleem grew up in. He also talks with Justin about high school memories. Being that Saleem was a grade higher than Justin, they had different friend groups so they talked about different perspectives from high school. They also talk about how Justin got to AIC, and what his future holds.
2023-08-1857 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Sidiki KoneIn this episode Saleem talks to Sidiki about his muslim faith. He talks about the different things muslim practice and what goes into it. He also speaks on exactly what led him to be more into the muslim faith for himself even though he grew up in a muslim household. He talks about how he got to AIC, as well as his high school career and how he got to where he is today.
2023-08-111h 12Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Malachi O'NealIn this episode Saleem talks with Malachi about his track career. He speaks on how he comes from a long line of track stars in his family. He talks about his road to collegiate track. He also talks about what he wants out of his future both athletically and outside of athletics.
2023-08-0454 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Jahsim BrooksIn this episode Saleem talks with Jahsim about the legacy of the New Jersey football conference powerhouse the big north. They also talk about his time with youth football program Brick City Lions. They go over his football journey from Brick City to St. Joes to Paramus Catholic, and what he's looking for out of football now.
2023-07-281h 01Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Jaheim McGuireIn this episode Saleem talks to Jaheim about how he became the primary receiver as a true freshmen, and his breakout game against Pace University. He also speaks about his recruiting process and how he got to AIC. He then speaks about his less than expected sophomore season, as well as what he is doing to prepare for this season coming. We also go over upcoming power house PCTI and his time there.
2023-07-211h 11Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Jadye FoxworthIn this episode Saleem talks to former high school 3 star, Jayde Foxworth about how exactly he got to AIC after having multiple D1 offers. He talks about how he feels football just comes naturally to him. He also talks about the dominance of E-Hall, a powerhouse football program in NY. As well as how he thinks he is the best athlete in his family.
2023-07-1453 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Kevin HannahIn this episode Saleem talks to Kevin about his love for baseball. He talks about how it was growing up in a state where basketball and football is dominant but he still chose baseball. He talks about his experience being half African-American and half Asian. He also talks about his thoughts on stepping away from the game of baseball and for what reasons.
2023-07-0751 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Brandon RobinsonIn this episode Saleem talks to Brandon about transferring from Columbia High School to New Jersey Football powerhouse in Irvington High School for his senior year. We also talk about him committing to Liberty University, and learning under the Tennessee Titans Quarterback Malik Willis. We then talk about him transferring to Rhode Island, then how he landed here at AIC. We also go over his love for sneakers.
2023-07-041h 04Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Anthony PoseyIn this episode Saleem talks to Posey about how he got his Instagram name. He talks to him about how he started playing football and the running back position. He also talks about his reasoning on going to Hudson Catholic, and his time there. He also talks about his recruitment to AIC, and what he expects from himself this upcoming season.
2023-06-3046 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Jahvon AdamsIn this episode Saleem talks with Jahvon about the switch of head coaches at AIC. He also speaks about how it was finally being able to show his talents this past season on the field. He also speaks about his summer break time in Korea. He speaks about his thoughts on graduating soon, as well as his masters plans. He also talks about how he's been thinking about what to do for his time after football.
2023-06-231h 20Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Zion FrazierIn this episode Saleem talks with Zion about the youtube channel him, and his friends created called Top Tier radio. He talks about how it was created and how it came about. He also talks about him growing up with sports in his life, also whats next for him now that school, and football is over.
2023-06-191h 17Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Aaron MyrickIn this episode Saleem talks to his high school teammate about his senior championship season in football. How was the switch from DB to LB. How he likes to train, and why he got into football. Also, how it was to commit to the same college as 7 other of his high school teammates. He talks about his motivation to keep it all going as well as what career path he's trying to go down
2023-06-161h 00Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Eliza MullenIn this episode Saleem talks with Eliza about her track career. From the origins of when she started to high school to now college. She also talks about her summer plans, and her future plans after she's done with school. She also briefly discusses her dating experiences thus far, and what she looks for in men.
2023-06-1453 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Joshua ShervingtonIn this episode Saleem talks to Josh about his decision to put down the game of football. He talks about his reasoning on having to leave AIC and the steps that will be ahead of him after. He also speaks on how it is playing the center position and offensive line in general. He then talks about where he wants to take his clothing brand Popular Loner to, as well as where he wants to take his life in general to. He also speaks on his fandom for the packers and where he thinks they're headed.
2023-06-091h 09Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Jaylen EncarnacionIn this episode Saleem talks with Jaylen about his football journey from D3 football to D1 football to almost quitting to D2 football. He also talks about his love for the game of football and what it has brought him. He goes over what other sports he felt he was better at, and his time at UNLV for football. He talks about staying in a hotel with a casino during the 2016 NBA finals when the Cavs came back from down 3-1. He also talks about him and his relationship.
2023-06-021h 25Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Nevin EarlIn this episode Saleem talks with Nevin about big north football. Nevin went to a NJ perennial football power house, DePaul Catholic. He talks about his decision in going there as well as the time he had being there. He discusses the politics of college football recruiting and how it effected him. He also speaks about his chances on starting on the D Line for AIC this season. He also talks about his fandom of the New York Giants, and Miami Heat.
2023-05-261h 14Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Shawn SmithIn this episode Saleem talks with Shawn high school teammate about the life of an underdog. No matter where Sean went he was constantly and underdog but he always persevered and always stayed on course. He talks about splitting reps his senior year with another quarterback which is rare in high school. He also speaks about having to go to a prep school and the struggles with that. He also speaks about what it will take this offseason to get him a fair shot of playing this upcoming season.
2023-05-1948 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Joshua Marcano P2In this episode Josh comes back for a part 2 with his Saleem right before he graduates from college. We go over his motivation for finishing college out, his plans for the future, and his actual time at AIC. We also have our own personal jam session! Congratulations to Joshua!
2023-05-1354 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Reggie MilletteIn this episode Saleem talks with Reggie about how hockey saved his life. He talks about the different journey hockey players have to take to get to college. He speaks on his beginning of hockey. He also talks about how it is being the only Division 1 sport on AIC campus. He talks about the different tactics of hockey. He also touches on how he wants to spread the game to higher heights in all different countries through his company Different Shades of Hockey. He also speaks on wanting to play pro hockey in Sweden.
2023-05-1259 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: American International College Head Football Coach Lou ConteIn this episode Saleem talks with Coach Conte about his journey of being a football coach and knowing since the age of 12 that he wanted to be one. He talks about his hiring process to AIC. He also speaks about what he expects from his team for the future, and what it'll take to be a winning program.
2023-05-051h 09Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Mohammed Diakite, JaTy Mayes & Wali NickersonIn this episode Saleem talks with Mo JaTy and Wali mostly about where they come from. Growing up in the inner cities of New Jersey can be hard so we highlight the struggles they may have went through or are going through right now. We cover different rivalries of New Jersey football. As well as the perennial powerhouses they came up under. We also speak about where their trying to get to.
2023-04-281h 39Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Edwin OwusuIn this episode Saleem talks with Edwin about his legendary career as a high school rugby player and starting a rugby program. He also talks about his time in his country as a young kid. He speaks on his love for football, his "meme king" tactics, and what its like living in Boston.
2023-04-211h 13Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Jared DurandIn this episode Saleem talks with his high school teammate, Jared about his time at Union how it was winning a state championship, and making first team all state. He also talks about his motivating factors on as to why he works so hard both on and off the field. He also talks about how it was like committing to AIC and bringing 7 of his teammates. Also, Jared talks about what he is aiming for when it comes to his future.
2023-04-151h 13Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Jaysen SullivanIn this episode Saleem talks to Jaysen about his clothing brand "Popular Loner", him growing up in Staten Island, covid football year, and his high school experience. Also him being a Eagles fan.
2023-04-081h 04Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Shawn BelleIn this episode Saleem talks to Shawn about how he got the nickname Deuce. His high school experience. How it was difficult for him this past season. What he expects for this upcoming season & more.
2023-03-101h 35Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: La'Trell HollisIn this episode Saleem talks with La'Trell about his time at AIC. His fraternity life, sports, and where his life is headed after school.
2023-03-081h 24Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Sterling McDowellIn this episode Saleem talks to Sterling about his heritage, some of the trials and tribulations he faced growing up. He also talked about his Journey from LSU to AIC. He talked about his college experience and whats next for him.
2023-02-271h 19Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Warren DewsIn this episode Saleem sits down with Tik Tok star Warren "Dewser" Dews. We talk about the algorithm of tik tok, we talk about his rise of following on Tik, Tok, his growing faith in God, him growing up in Massachusetts and his football career thus far.
2023-02-271h 07Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Kemari WardIn this episode Saleem talks with Kemari about him growing up in NY the struggles he faced such as racism and around violence. We also talked about football and what he's doing this off season to make his next season better.
2023-02-2757 minNecessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Joshua MarcanoIn this episode Saleem talks with Josh about growing up in New York the trials and tribulations he went through growing up around the Brooklyn area. We also talked about his football career, his love life, and whats next.
2023-02-2758 min
Necessary ConversationsNecessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Tyson ThonrtonIn this episode Saleem talks with Tyson about growing up in Springfield Massachusetts and turning around and playing for his home town team. He also goes over Tyson season that just past and what he'll do differently to have success this upcoming season.
2023-02-2740 min