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Whe're They At podcastEpisode XLIV: 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Gail DeversThe 44th edition of Whe're They At features 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist, 5-time Olympian and National Track and Field Hall of Famer, Gail Devers. Gail started running at age 15 at Sweetwater High School in San Diego (CA), as their stadium is now named after her. She went on to star as a sprinter at UCLA. After being diagnosed with Graves Disease, Gail persevered to become the most decorated American female track and field athlete of the 1990's. She is the last American woman to win the Olympic Gold Medal in the 100 meters (1992 and 1996) and she won her 3rd Olympic...
2021-08-201h 14
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XLIII: Former NBA All-Star/Current NBA Exec VP Kiki VanDeWegheThe 43rd edition of Whe're They At features Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations for the National Basketball Association and 2-time NBA All-Star, Kiki VanDeWeghe. He was a second generation NBA player as his father, Ernie had a 6-year career. Kiki starred within the rich tradition of UCLA Basketball as he led the Bruins to the 1980 NCAA Title game. He became a 2-time NBA All-Star, while being one of the most potent offensive players of the 1980's. He played 13 seasons in the league, 12 of those seasons, he was major contributor to playoff teams. Kiki proceeded to lead the front...
2021-06-141h 05
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XLII (Part 2): Oscar-winning Filmmaker Taylor HackfordThe 42nd edition (Part 2 of 2) of Whe're They At features Oscar-winning film director and producer, Taylor Hackford. He is one of the prolific filmmakers over the past four decades. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, he started his career as a journalist and documentarian. Taylor won an Academy Award in 1978 for Best Live Action Short for his film, 'Teenage Father'. He proceeded to direct a myriad of memorable films like 'An Officer and a Gentleman', 'Against All Odds', 'Everybody's All-American', 'Dolores Claiborne', 'The Devil's Advocate', as well as the biopic about the musical and business genius Ray Charles...
2021-05-121h 01
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XLII (Part 1): Oscar-winning Filmmaker Taylor HackfordThe 42nd edition (Part 1 of 2) of Whe're They At features Oscar-winning film director and producer, Taylor Hackford. He is one of the prolific filmmakers over the past four decades. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, he started his career as a journalist and documentarian. Taylor won an Academy Award in 1978 for Best Live Action Short for his film, 'Teenage Father'. He proceeded to direct a myriad of memorable films like 'An Officer and a Gentleman', 'Against All Odds', 'Everybody's All-American', 'Dolores Claiborne', 'The Devil's Advocate', as well as the biopic about the musical and business genius Ray Charles...
2021-05-041h 06
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XLI: Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall FaulkThe 41st edition of Whe're They At features Pro Football Hall of Famer, Marshall Faulk. Born and raised in New Orleans (LA), he had a distinguished high school career in football and track. Marshall starred at San Diego State University as a 3-time All-American Running Back. He was the #2 overall pick in the 1994 National Football League (NFL) Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year and becoming a star in the NFL. After 5 seasons with the Colts, he joined the St. Louis Rams and was one of the lead performers on 'The Greatest Show on Tur...
2021-04-171h 06
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XL: Basketball Hall of Famer Spencer HaywoodThe 40th edition of Whe're They At features Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer and pioneer, Spencer Haywood. He was born and raised in poverty in Silver City, Mississippi and moved to Detroit, Michigan during his teenage years to become a star prep player. He won the Olympic gold medal in 1968 as part of the USA Men's Basketball team, while breaking US individual records in Points, Rebounds and Blocks. He became an All-American starring at the University of Detroit and dominating the American Basketball Association (ABA) becoming the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in 1970. He won a...
2021-03-261h 51
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXXIX: 6x MLB All-Star/World Series champ Willie RandolphThe 39th edition of Whe're They At features 6-time Major League Baseball All-Star and 6-time World Series champion, Willie Randolph. He was born in South Carolina but raised in the tough area of Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City. After starring at Tilden High School, he made his major league debut at age 21 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The next year, he was traded to the New York Yankees, starting at 2nd Baseman and winning two World Series titles with them in the late 1970's. After 18 decorated years as a player, he went to become the 3rd base coach for the...
2021-01-301h 45
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXXVIII: Longtime NBA GM Donnie WalshThe 38th edition of Whe're They At features longtime NBA team President of Basketball Operations and Executive, Donnie Walsh. He was a star player in the New York City area, graduating Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx. He went on to play with the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) Tarheels, under Hall of Fame coaches Frank McGuire and Dean Smith. After receiving a law degree at UNC, he joined Coach McGuire's coaching staff at the Univ. of South Carolina, then Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown's staff with the NBA's Denver Nuggets. After a brief head coaching stint...
2021-01-191h 29
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXXVII: 3x Grammy winner & Legendary musician Branford MarsalisThe 37th edition of Whe're They At features one of the most prolific saxophonists in the music history, Branford Marsalis. Branford is the eldest sibling within the great families in music, The Marsalis family. He has been an innovative musician, composer, bandleader and educator for four decades, winning 3 Grammy awards. Branford has worked with a cornucopia of greats, such as Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Sting and The Grateful Dead, to name a few. He was the bandleader for 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' for two years and has recorded over 25 albums as a leader...
2020-12-141h 50
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXXVI: NL MVP & World Series Champ Steve GarveyThe 36th edition of Whe're They At features 1974 National League (MLB) Most Valuable Player and World Series Champion (w/1981 Los Angeles Dodgers), Steve Garvey. Steve was born in Tampa, Florida and lettered in Baseball AND Football at Michigan State University. He became a major part of the consistent winning of the Los Angeles Dodgers throughout the 1970's and early-1980's. During his illustrious career, he was a 10-time All-Star, winning 4 Gold Gloves (at 1st Base), and becoming the FIRST player at any position to have an ERRORLESS season in Major League Baseball History. He also won 2 National League Championship...
2020-11-151h 20
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXXV: Boxing Hall of Famer Bernard HopkinsThe 35th edition of Whe're They At features International Boxing Hall of Famer and Golden Boy Promotions Partner, Bernard Hopkins. Born and raised in the rich boxing city of Philadelphia, Bernard was one of greatest Middleweights of All-Time, defending his title for a record 20 times. He went on to win the Light Heavyweight championship three times. When he was gained the Light Heavyweight championship for a 2nd time, he became the oldest person in Boxing history to win a title (45 years, 337 days), breaking the record of past 'Whe're They At' guest, George Foreman (Episode VIII). He retired from the...
2020-11-051h 42
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXXIV: Basketball Hall of Famer Lenny WilkensThe 34th edition of Whe're They At features Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer as a player AND coach, Lenny Wilkens. He was one of the greatest players to come out of the New York City area, graduating Boys High School in Brooklyn. He starred at Providence College, later being inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. He was a 9-time NBA All-Star as a player AND 4 times, he coached in the All-Star Game. Coach Wilkens led the Seattle Supersonics to their ONLY NBA championship in 1979. He was part of the coaching staff for the legendary 1992 U.S...
2020-09-291h 00
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXXIII: Activist and Track & Field great, Dr. John CarlosThe 33rd edition of Whe're They At features Track and Field great and impactful social activist, Dr. John Carlos. Dr. Carlos was the first person in history to win the 100, 200, and 4x100 races in both the NCAA and NAIA Finals (for East Texas State and San Jose State, aka Speed City). He co-founded the Olympic Project for Human Rights with with Dr. Harry Edwards and Dr. Tommie Smith. He won the Bronze Medal in the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City but most importantly, it was him along with Gold Medalist Dr. Smith demonstrating a silent but powerful protest by...
2020-09-011h 58
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXXII: 5x NHL All-Star and USA Hockey legend Keith TkachukThe 32nd edition of Whe're They At features 5-time National Hockey League (NHL) All-Star and United States Hockey Hall of Famer, Keith Tkachuk. Keith played 19 seasons in the NHL for the Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes, Atlanta Thrashers and St. Louis Blues. He was the FIRST U.S. born player to lead the NHL in goals (1996-97 season) with the Coyotes and is 1 of 5 American-born players to score 500 career goals. One of the most decorated players in United States Hockey history, he represented the USA on EIGHT different teams including the Gold medal winning team in the 1996 World Cup of...
2020-08-271h 00
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXXI: 4x NFL All-Pro & Super Bowl Champion LeRoy ButlerThe 31st edition of Whe're They At features 4-time All-Pro and Pro Bowl Safety, Super Bowl (XXXI) champion & broadcaster, LeRoy Butler. LeRoy emerged from a tough childhood to help spearhead a renaissance with Florida State University's football program in the late-1980's. He went on to excel with the Green Bay Packers for all 12 years of his NFL career as a major contributor to another renaissance as the Packers won Super Bowl XXXI in the 1996 season, and made the big game again the following season. LeRoy is a member of the Packers Hall of Fame and the 1990's NFL...
2020-08-201h 41
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXX: 5x NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway, Sr.The 30th edition of Whe're They At features 5-time NBA All-Star and one of the most exciting point guards in the last three decades, Tim Hardaway, Sr. Tim is one of most celebrated basketball players from the rich tradition of Chicago, Illinois. He starred at the University of Texas-El Paso under the tutelage of groundbreaking Hall of Fame coach, Don Haskins. He was drafted 14th overall in the 1989 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors and was part of one of the memorable trios in NBA History, Run-TMC (with Hall of Famers Chris Mullin and Mitch Richmond). He went...
2020-08-141h 37
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXIX: NFL MVP & Super Bowl Champion Joe TheismannThe 29th edition of Whe're They At features National Football League Most Valuable Player, Super Bowl (XVII) Champion Quarterback and current motivational speaker, Joe Theismann. Joe is one of the most celebrated players from the historic University of Notre Dame football program. He led the Washington Football Team to a Super Bowl Championship in the 1982 season and won the 1983 NFL Most Valuable Player Award. He is the All-Time leading passer for the Washington Football Club and is part of their Ring of Fame. After suffering a career-ending leg injury, he bounced back as a prolific NFL analyst for ESPN...
2020-08-061h 10
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXVIII: Basketball Hall of Famer Jim BoeheimThe 28th edition of Whe're They At features Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer and current Syracuse University Men's Basketball head coach Jim Boeheim. Coach Boeheim has been associated with Syracuse since 1962 as a student-athlete, assistant coach and head coach. He has coached the Syracuse Orange to Final Fours in 4 different decades. He won the NCAA Championship in 2003 & made 2 other championship games in 1987 and 1996. His team has participated in 5 Final Fours, 19 Sweet 16s and 33 tournaments overall in his 44 years as head coach at Syracuse. He has led the Orange to the postseason, either the NCAA or NIT tournaments in EVERY...
2020-07-3156 min
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXVII: Baseball Hall of Famer Tom GlavineThe 27th edition of Whe're They At features Baseball Hall of Famer and current Atlanta Braves television analyst Tom Glavine. Tom was drafted by two different sports leagues in 1984 out of high school, the National Hockey League (Los Angeles Kings) and of course, Major League Baseball by the Braves. He chose to play baseball and proceeded to win two (2) National League Cy Young Awards (best pitcher), make ten (10) All-Star appearances and win a World Series Championship (w/ the 1995 Atlanta Braves) while winning the World Series Most Valuable Player. He was also the Union representative for the Braves over a...
2020-07-171h 35
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXVI: NFL All-Pro Demario DavisThe 26th edition of Whe're They At features NFL All-Pro Linebacker from the New Orleans Saints, Demario Davis. Demario is the first active athlete to be a guest on the podcast as he has been a major activist for social change, taking action against police brutality and systemic racism. During this offseason, he has traveled around the United States looking to facilitate talks between the police and citizens, creating and selling masks (www.56manofgod.com) to support the families of slain victims due to police brutality and racial targeting & promoting his Devoted Dreamers Foundation for children (www.devoteddreamers.org...
2020-07-0147 min
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXV: Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd PierceThe 25th edition of Whe're They At features Atlanta Hawks head coach and community activist, Lloyd Pierce. Lloyd starred at Santa Clara University as a guard alongside Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash. After playing professionally overseas, he paid his dues in the National Basketball Association (NBA) in player development and assistant coaching for over a decade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers. He finally received the opportunity to become a head coach, with the Atlanta Hawks in 2018. In Atlanta, Coach Pierce is developing one of the most promising young teams in t...
2020-06-2746 min
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXIV: NBA All-Star Antonio DavisThe 24th edition of Whe're They At features former National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star forward and Union President, Antonio Davis. Antonio starred at the University of Texas-El Paso under the tutelage of groundbreaking Hall of Fame coach, Don Haskins. He went on to play 3 years in Europe and then 13 years in the NBA. He was an All-Star in 2001 and proceeded to become President of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). After retiring, he became a well-respected analyst for ESPN. Now, he is back in his hometown of Oakland, California contributing heavily into the community as a member of the...
2020-06-221h 48
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXIII: Tennis Hall of Famer Chris EvertThe 23rd edition of Whe're They At features one of the greatest players in tennis history, television analyst and humanitarian, Chris Evert. She was a trailblazer in helping to create the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) with Billie Jean King. In her illustrious career, she won 18 Grand Slam tournament singles titles, 157 WTA singles tournaments, 32 doubles tournaments and had a career singles winning percentage of 90% (the highest win% in tennis history). She competed in the most Grand Slam Finals of any player in tennis history (34). She also served as president of the WTA and continues to be heavily involved in the s...
2020-06-161h 11
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXII: Sports trivia TV star Howard SchwabThe 22nd edition of Whe're They At features sports trivia television star, Howard 'Howie' Schwab. Howie was the star and guru of the ESPN hit sports trivia TV show, Stump The Schwab. His impeccable career at ESPN spanned 26 years as a lead researcher, coordinating producer for studio shows and live events as well as other significant roles. Also, he was a consultant and writer for Sony Television's Sports Jeopardy and an on-air personality for FOX Sports. Howie has started a new venture with the ClickStream Corporation as a host and consultant for a new sports trivia app called WinQuik. The...
2020-06-041h 22
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XXI: Hockey Hall of Famer Grant FuhrThe 21st edition of Whe're They At features 7-time National Hockey League All-Star, 5-time Stanley Cup champion, Hockey Hall of Fame and member of the NHL's 100 Greatest Players of All-Time, Grant Fuhr. Grant is one of 13 Goaltenders in NHL history to win over 400 career games. He won five Stanley Cups with the dynastic Edmonton Oilers of the mid-late 1980's. He won the Vezina Trophy, recognizing the NHL's best goalie in 1987-88. Most importantly, he was a pioneer by becoming the first Black player to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (2003). He co-wrote an autobiography called, Grant Fuhr: P...
2020-05-221h 02
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XX (Part 2): Boxing Hall of Famer Teddy AtlasThe 20th edition (Part 2 of 2) of Whe're They At features trainer of nearly 20 boxing world champions, ESPN boxing analyst, Boxing Hall of Famer & humanatarian, Teddy Atlas. Teddy was an apprentice of the legendary trainer Cus D'Amato. Throughout his career, he trained world champions like Mike Tyson (as an amateur), Wilfred Benitez, Michael Moorer, Simon Brown, Tim Bradley and recently Oleksandr Gvodnyk, to name a few. He is a boxing analyst for ESPN and made ESPN's Friday Night Fights must watch television as well as color commentating 4 Olympic Boxing tournaments for NBC. He currently hosts an insightful podcast called The Fi...
2020-05-191h 05
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XX (Part 1): Boxing Hall of Famer Teddy AtlasThe 20th edition (Part 1 of 2) of Whe're They At features trainer of nearly 20 boxing world champions, ESPN boxing analyst, Boxing Hall of Famer & humanatarian, Teddy Atlas. Teddy was an apprentice of the legendary trainer Cus D'Amato. Throughout his career, he trained world champions like Mike Tyson (as an amateur), Wilfred Benitez, Michael Moorer, Simon Brown, Tim Bradley and recently Oleksandr Gvodnyk, to name a few. He is a boxing analyst for ESPN and made ESPN's Friday Night Fights must watch television as well as color commentating 4 Olympic Boxing tournaments for NBC. He currently hosts an insightful podcast called The Fi...
2020-05-161h 18
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XIX: Pro Football Hall of Famer Dwight StephensonThe 19th edition of Whe're They At features 5-time All-Pro, Pro Football Hall of Fame Center and member of the NFL 100 All-Time Team, Dwight Stephenson. He was a major part of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team's consecutive National Championships in the late-70's. He was drafted in the 2nd round by the Miami Dolphins in 1980. In just eight seasons in the NFL, he was a 5-time All-Pro/Pro Bowler, 1985 NFL Man of the Year and was universally known as the Best Center in football. Dwight was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2019...
2020-05-131h 07
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XVIII: Basketball Hall of Famer Larry BrownThe 18th edition of Whe're They At features 3-time ABA All-Star guard, NCAA and NBA champion as a head coach & Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, Larry Brown. He is the ONLY coach in basketball history to win a NCAA (1987-88 w/Kansas University) and NBA championship (2003-04 w/Detroit Pistons). He's also the only coach to lead EIGHT teams into the NBA playoffs (Denver, New Jersey, San Antonio, L.A. Clippers, Indiana, Philadelphia, Detroit and Charlotte). He has 1,198 career wins in the NBA (8th All-Time). He led three universities (UCLA, Kansas and SMU) to the NCAA Tournament while leading Kansas...
2020-05-051h 35
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XVII (Part 2): Hip-Hop legend and Activist Chuck DThe 17th edition (Part 2 of 2) of Whe're They At features Hip-Hop legend, founding member of Public Enemy and activist, Chuck D. Chuck had an iconic career lasting over three decades as a lyricist, leader of the one of the most influential groups in American music, Public Enemy and entrepreneur. His powerful lyrics and artistic foresight helped Public Enemy spearhead the rise of Def Jam Records in the late-1980's while releasing four of the greatest albums in hip-hop history from 1987-91 (Yo! Bum Rush The Show, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, Fear of a...
2020-05-0159 minWhe're They At podcastEpisode XVII (Part 1): Hip-Hop legend and Activist Chuck DThe 17th edition (Part 1 of 2) of Whe're They At features Hip-Hop legend, founding member of Public Enemy and activist, Chuck D. Chuck had an iconic career lasting over three decades as a lyricist, leader of the one of the most influential groups in American music, Public Enemy and entrepreneur. His powerful lyrics and artistic foresight helped Public Enemy spearhead the rise of Def Jam Records in the late-1980's while releasing four of the greatest albums in hip-hop history from 1987-91 (Yo! Bum Rush The Show, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, Fear of a...
2020-04-271h 11
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XVI: UFC Hall of Famer and MMA legend Bas RuttenThe 16th edition of Whe're They At features Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Hall of Famer and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) legend, Bas Rutten. Bas had a prolific career in MMA, specializing in Karate, Muy Thai, Jujitsu, Tae Kwon Do and Krav Maga. He was the King of Pancrase in Japan for years and became the UFC Heavyweight Champion, all within the decade of the 1990's. He retired due to injuries with a 21-fight unbeaten streak (20 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw). He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2015, as a Pioneer. He's currently a MMA analyst for numerous outlets and...
2020-04-221h 49
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XV: Olympic Gold Medalist (Decathlon) Dan O'BrienThe 15th edition of Whe're They At features Olympic Gold Medalist and former World Record holder in the Decathlon, Dan O'Brien. Dan is one of the most celebrated track and field athletes in United States Olympic history. He won the Gold Medal in the Decathlon at the 1996 Summer Olympics on U.S. soil (Atlanta, Georgia). He is also a 5-time U.S. and 3-time World Champion Decathlete. On September 5, 1992, Dan came back from not qualifying for the 1992 Summer Olympics and broke the world record in decathlon with 8,891 points, his record lasted for almost SEVEN years. Now, he is a...
2020-04-181h 41
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XIV: Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy LiebermanThe 14th edition of Whe're They At features Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the most prolific basketball players (male or female) ever, Nancy Lieberman. Nancy is still the youngest American basketball player in Olympic history, playing on the 1976 USA Olympic team at 18 years old. She went on to augment the Old Dominion Univ. women's basketball program and become one of the greatest players in the history of the WBL (Women's Professional Basketball League), while competing against men in the NBA (National Basketball Association) Summer Leagues, USBL (United States Basketball League) and on the Washington Generals (regular...
2020-04-071h 27
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XIII: NBA All-Star & NYC legend Kenny AndersonThe 13th edition of Whe're They At features former NBA All-Star, New York City Basketball Hall of Famer and current Fisk University head coach, Kenny Anderson. Kenny was one of the most dynamic point guards in the NBA in the 1990's. He was named the Gatorade High School Player of Year in 1989, out of Archbishop Molloy H.S in Queens (NY). He was part of one of the most memorable trios in NCAA basketball history, 'Lethal Weapon 3' with Dennis Scott and Brian Oliver, leading Georgia Tech University to the Final Four in 1990. He was the #2 pick in the 1991...
2020-04-0258 min
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XII: Basketball Hall of Famer Rick BarryThe 12th edition of Whe're They At features 12-time NBA All-Star, NBA champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, Rick Barry. Rick is the ONLY player to win scoring titles in the NCAA, NBA and ABA. He had one of the greatest runs in NBA playoff history leading the underdog 1974-75 Golden State Warriors the NBA title, winning Finals Most Valuable Player. He is also known for his underhanded free throw shot contributing him to shoot 90% in his career. He made the smooth transition from player to broadcaster as well. Rick is continuing to be an ambassador for the...
2020-03-131h 17
Whe're They At podcastEpisode XI: 2x MLB All-Star & World Series champion Johnny DamonThe 11th edition of Whe're They At features 2-time All-Star outfielder and 2-time World Series champion (w/2004 Boston Red Sox and 2009 New York Yankees), Johnny Damon. Johnny was one of the best outfielders in Major League Baseball during the decade of the 2000's. He has over 2,700 career hits, 1,600 runs, 400 stolen bases and batted .284 in his excellent 18-year career. He provided a major contribution to the Red Sox's 2004 championship run, as they were the only team in MLB history to come back from a 0-3 deficit (vs. New York Yankees in American League Championship Series) and proceeded to help lead...
2020-03-061h 07
Whe're They At podcastEpisode X: Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry ColangeloThe 10th edition of Whe're They At features Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, Managing Director of USA Basketball and businessman, Jerry Colangelo. Jerry's prolific career has spanned over five decades. He was the youngest General Manager in NBA history at 28 years old with the expansion Phoenix Suns (1968), where he would eventually lead the ownership group. He was a 4-time NBA Executive of the Year and was the Managing Partner for Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks, in which he led them to a World Series championship in only the team's FOURTH year of existence (2001). He has been the Managing Director...
2020-02-261h 02
Whe're They At podcastEpisode IX (Part 2): 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend from ChicagoThe 9th edition (Part 2 of 2) of Whe're They At took place at 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, IL. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with a multitude of great players and contributors to the game of basketball:
01:31: Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Alex English on his eventful upbringing in South Carolina, contributing to the success of the Univ. of South Carolina, the historic All-Black 1966 Texas Southern team, finally receiving his opportunity to showcase his scoring acumen in the NBA, leading the offensively potent Denver Nuggets of the 1980's, their influence on today's game, current players who exhibit 'creative e...
2020-02-231h 02
Whe're They At podcastEpisode IX (Part 1): 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend from ChicagoThe 9th edition (Part 1 of 2) of Whe're They At took place at 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, IL. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with a multitude of great players and contributors to the game of basketball:
03:14: Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant on the point guards he's enjoyed watching.
04:22: Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson, Jr. on the benefit of having a father (Jaren Sr.) who played in the NBA and he names a legend that he's recently watched on YouTube.
06:10: Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo on the overall emotional mood during the weekend, the importance of commu...
2020-02-211h 06
Whe're They At podcastEpisode VIII: Boxing Hall of Famer George ForemanThe 8th edition of Whe're They At features two-time Heavyweight Champion, Olympic gold medalist, Boxing Hall of Famer, ordained minister and entrepreneur, George Foreman. George was one of the most prolific heavyweights in boxing history, even though he took a 10-YEAR hiatus from the sport. He won the heavyweight title 22 YEARS apart when he became the oldest heavyweight champion ever at AGE 45 (in 1994). During his retirement, he has exemplified excellence with his ministry, commentating tons of major boxing events and of course, becoming a business mogul with his George Foreman Grill. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak w...
2020-02-1229 min
Whe're They At podcastEpisode VII: 4x NFL All-Pro & Super Bowl Champion Darrelle RevisThe 7th edition of Whe're They At features 7-time Pro Bowl/4-time All-Pro cornerback, Super Bowl champion (w/2014 New England Patriots) & future Pro Football Hall of Famer, Darrelle Revis. Darrelle is considered the best cornerback in the National Football League since Deion Sanders. He created the Darrelle Revis Foundation (www.darrellerevisfoundation.org), battling childhood hunger & enlightening children and their families on nutrition around America. During his retirement, he has exhibited tireless work to uplift communities, especially in his hometown of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Darrelle on a plethora of topics including:
01:43: His upbringing...
2020-02-091h 20
Whe're They At podcastEpisode VI: Super Bowl XXV MVP & NFL All-Pro Ottis AndersonThe 6th edition of Whe're They At features two-time Super Bowl champion (w/the 1986 and 1990 New York Giants), Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXV, former NFL All-Pro running back & humanitarian, Ottis 'O.J.' Anderson. Ottis was the eighth running back in National Football League history to amass over 10,000 career rushing yards. Also, he is the leading rusher in Cardinals franchise history by far (3,350 yards in front of the runner-up). He went on to win the 1989 NFL Comeback Player of the Year but his performance in Super Bowl XXV was one for the ages in Super Bowl lore...
2020-01-311h 10
Whe're They At podcastEpisode V: Super Bowl champion & NFL All-Pro Eric DavisThe 5th edition of Whe're They At features Super Bowl XXIX champion (w/1994 San Francisco 49ers), former NFL All-Pro cornerback & broadcaster, Eric Davis. Eric was one of the most accomplished cornerbacks during the 1990's. He was part of arguably the greatest defensive backfield in the history of the National Football League with Hall of Famer Deion Sanders & fellow All-Pros Merton Hanks and Tim McDonald with the 1994 49ers. He was a major contributor to the Carolina Panthers' success as they made the 1996 NFC Championship Game in their 2nd year of existence. During his retirement, he became one of the most...
2020-01-301h 26
Whe're They At podcastEpisode IV: Baseball Hall of Famer Ferguson JenkinsThe 4th edition of Whe're They At features Baseball Hall of Famer, Ferguson 'Fergie' Jenkins. Fergie won the National League Cy Young Award (w/Chicago Cubs) in 1971 and won 20+ games for six consecutive seasons, amassing 284 wins over his illustrious career. He is one of four Major League pitchers to have over 3,000 career strikeouts with less than 1,000 walks. He went on to be inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1991, becoming the ONLY Canadian-born inductee. He had a short stint with the world famous basketball troupe, the Harlem Globetrotters as well. During his retirement, he has done outstanding work for...
2020-01-211h 00
Whe're They At podcastEpisode III: Basketball Hall of Famer Rod ThornThe 3rd edition of Whe're They At features Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, Rod Thorn. Rod has spent over 50 years in the National Basketball Association as a player, coach, general manager, team president AND Vice President of Basketball Operations for the NBA. He was on the coaching staff during Julius 'Dr. J.' Erving's rise with the New York Nets (ABA), he drafted Michael Jordan in the 1984 NBA Draft as general manager of the Chicago Bulls and traded for Jason Kidd to facilitate the resurrection of the New Jersey Nets, leading to being awarded 2001-02 NBA Executive of the...
2020-01-161h 10
Whe're They At podcastEpisode II: Basketball Hall of Famer David RobinsonThe 2nd edition of Whe're They At features Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, David Robinson. David is a member of the NBA All-Time Top-50 team (established in 1996), won the 1994-95 NBA Most Valuable Player and is a two-time NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs. He is also a humanitarian and philanthropist, who founded the Carver Academy charter school in San Antonio and has established over 100 schools within their charter network. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with David on a plethora of topics including:
02:10: The foundation set by his parents (his father was enlisted in th...
2020-01-0350 min
Whe're They At podcastEpisode I: Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren MoonThe inaugural podcast of Whe're They At features Pro Football Hall of Famer, Warren Moon. Warren was the first Black and undrafted Quarterback to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Warren won FIVE Canadian Football League championships as the starting quarterback of the Edmonton Eskimos. He finally received an opportunity to start in the National Football League, proceeding to be selected to NINE Pro Bowls, win the 1989 Walter Payton Man of Year (for his charitable efforts and serving his community) and the 1990 NFL Offensive Player of the Year. He also founded Sports 1 Marketing...
2019-12-211h 00
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2018-05-1802 min