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The Discussion Board PodcastNIL Deals and College Athletes Getting Paid to PlayIn their first episode back on podcast platforms Shariff Bukari and Josiah Darnell break down the change in the landscape of college athletics. Athletes are now able to get paid for their performances but is this beneficial? The crew shares their thoughts. 2024-06-0534 minThe Discussion Board PodcastWelcome Back ZayIn this episode the gang welcomes back Isaiah Alexander to the set to speak on his time in Basic Training and AIT for the Army National Guard. 2021-08-301h 20The Discussion Board PodcastNCAA Athletes Getting Paid and Alternative routes for Basketball PlayersIn this episode Josiah Darnell and Shariff Bukari discuss the recent approval of college student-athletes being able to receive payment for their name, image, and likeness. And the different avenues basketball players can take when coming out of high school. 2021-07-1240 minThe Discussion Board PodcastGetting Recruited with Head Coach Andy RondeauSpecial guest Andy Rondeau, Head Coach of the Pace University football team, joins Josiah Darnell and Shariff Bukari to discuss the new world of college recruiting and what athletes need to know when it comes to playing sports on the collegiate level. 2021-04-261h 05The Discussion Board PodcastAthletes and ActivismJosiah Darnell, and Shariff Bukari, are joined by Darius Jones, and Phyllip Thomas to discuss why athletes using their platform for activism is extremely vital both now and throughout history. 2021-04-1335 minThe Discussion Board PodcastWhy play sports during a pandemic?Josiah Darnell and Shariff Bukari discuss why professional sports leagues, the NCAA, and high school sports in certain states pushed to have sports during the COVID-19 pandemic. And why some are looking to start up as soon as possible. 2021-04-0520 minThe Discussion Board PodcastAthletes and Domestic ViolenceJosiah Darnell and Shariff Bukari discuss the pressing issue of male athletes and domestic violence. 2021-02-2234 minThe Discussion Board PodcastThere's More to Collegiate Sports then D1Josiah Darnell, Shariff Bukari, and Isaiah Alexander discuss the different levels of collegiate sports and why athletes should never diminish their accomplishment of playing college sports even if it isn't at a D1 school. Even though playing D1 is should always be the aspiration. 2021-01-2523 minThe Discussion Board PodcastWhat's your Plan B?In this episode Josiah Darnell, Shariff Abukari, and Isaiah Alexander discuss why having a plan b is extremely vital for student-athletes going through junior high school, high school, and college. And what are some things that can be done to figure out an ideal backup plan. 2021-01-1132 minThe Discussion Board PodcastIf Kevin Durant wins another championship will he be in the same category as Lebron?In the first episode of the new addition to the podcast "Heated Discussions" the gang debates whether or not KD will be in the same category as Lebron if he wins another championship?2021-01-0427 minThe Discussion Board PodcastWho is most to blame for the Patriots unsuccessful season thus farIn their second in-person episode the crew breakdowns the factors that are contributing to the failing season the Patriots are having after years of nonstop success. 2020-11-0927 minThe Discussion Board PodcastBeing a HS student-athlete in NYC and the inability to partake in your senior seasonJosiah Darnell, Isaiah Alexander, and Shariff Abukari discuss what it means to be a student-athlete in NYC during the time of the Coronavirus Pandemic, and having to sit on the sideline while other states start up their HS sports programs. Especially for seniors who could be missing out on a impactful senior season.2020-10-0525 minThe Discussion Board PodcastIs professional sports one of the ONLY ways for minorities to make it out?Josiah Darnell, Isaiah Alexander, and Shariff Abukari go in-depth about the ideology that playing professional sports is one of the ONLY ways for minorities, specifically males, to make it out 2020-07-2044 minThe Discussion Board PodcastWill the current Civil Rights Movement steer black athletes more to HBCU'sJosiah Darnell, Shariff Abukari, Isaiah Alexander, and Special guest Patrick Thomas discuss whether or not they believe the current Civil Rights Movement will steer black athletes more to playing for HBCU's. 2020-07-0441 minThe Discussion Board PodcastShould NBA players sit out this season as a means of protest?In this episode Isaiah Alexander, Josiah Darnell, and Shariff Abukari discuss whether or not the NBA players should play the remainder of the season. 2020-06-1825 minThe Discussion Board PodcastWho will be in the 2020 NBA Finals?In this episode Josiah Darnell, Shariff Abukari, Isaiah Alexander, and guest feature Darius Jones discuss who will be in the 2020 NBA Finals, now that the NBA has announced a restart to the 2019-2020 season. 2020-06-1141 min
The Discussion Board PodcastThe Discussion Board Podcast George Floyd EditionIn this episode Josiah Darnell, Shariff Abukari, and Isaiah Alexander pay homage to George Floyd, and speak about the aftermath of his death. 2020-06-0335 min