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Sportscaster and musician Nkwa Asonye shares his thought-provoking opinions and engages in conversations with fascinating individuals. Join Nkwa as he dives deep into a wide range of topics, from current events and cultural trends to personal growth and everything in between. New episodes drop every Tuesday. | Full interviews from "The Crossover" segment drop every Friday. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of Nkwa Asonye and his guests.
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The third edition of #TheCrossover features ESPN host Skubie Mageza where he revealed what he listens to before a show (3:54), when he decided he wanted to work in sports (12:06), and his favorite moment working at ESPN (19:50). Follow Skubie on Instagram! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inmybag/message…
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To kick off the season's third episode, Nkwa talked about the MLB relocation drama in Oakland (1:08) and reflects on what he's learned about Juneteenth (23:30). ESPN's Skubie Mageza pulled up to #TheCrossover (9:15) to talk about his journey to Bristol...and his favorite music to get his going before he goes on-air. Follow Skubie on Instagram! --- …
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Nkwa welcomes producers Tye Brown and Cam Fletcher to the second edition of #TheCrossover where they unpacked a "legendary" basketball church league story (1:06), talked about their musical inspirations (11:23), Cam's reaching #1 on the iTunes charts last summer (25:52), and decried load management in the NBA (32:49). Follow Tye on Instagram! | …
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In the season's second episode, Nkwa had words for PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan after he skipped out on an event at his alma mater with zero notice (1:21) and laments what's happening to the industry in light of the layoffs at The Athletic (32:30). #TheCrossover welcomed producers Tye Brown and Cam Fletcher to talk about their start in music..…
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Nkwa welcomes basketball player and Yale alum Brandon Sherrod to the first-ever edition of #TheCrossover. They covered how (and why) Brandon took a gap year to sing (1:13), how he got started in music (9:35), how NIL affects the Ivy League (16:50), and why the Celtics are so...disappointing (23:50). Edit: Brandon Jennings committed to Arizona befor…
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In the first episode of the season, Nkwa talks about why it took so long to bring the show back (1:05), how the NBA Finals are a blast from the past (7:58), and shares a personal story involving the late Rev. Tim Keller (39:38). Basketball player and Yale alum Brandon Sherrod was the first guest on #TheCrossover segment (22:10) where he talked abou…
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Back To The Basket (ft. Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson)
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To wrap up Season 2, NBA reporter and podcast host Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson joined the show to talk about his start in the business and...what exactly is going to happen in NBA free agency. *wink-wink* Check out all of his latest work on ScoopB.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inmybag/message…
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Church Therapy (ft. Danny Hamilton)
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Photographer, minister, and entrepreneur Danny Hamilton joins Season 2's penultimate episode to talk about his creative vision, marriage (or the potential thereof), and the relationship between ministry and the arts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inmybag/message…
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"The title 'life coach' is awful, and everyone knows it." Spoken like someone who truly owns the role. Amy Tietjen joins this week's episode to talk about dealing with pressure, the beauty of stillness...and yet another reason why cheerleading is a sport. You can learn more about Amy's work at https://metamorphosislifecoaching.net/ --- Send in a vo…
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In a (rare) sports-free episode, educator and activist Olivia Roach joins the show to discuss activism's role in the classroom, the legacy of late artist Nipsey Hussle (RIP), and America's ongoing religious identity crisis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inmybag/message…
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Simon Says (ft. Zach Simon)
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Digging into the vault this week, Philadelphia-based podcast host Zach Simon took a trip earlier this month to talk about some former MVP that signed a big contract. (And no, not the one in Los Angeles.) Follow Zach on Twitter (@HotStoveCast) and visit his website for all episodes of his project, HotStoveCast. --- Send in a voice message: https://p…
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Patience, Prayer, and Planning (ft. Jaime Vozo)
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Producer, singer, and songwriter Jaime Vozo joins the show to talk about quarterbacking his first project (18:17), his newest song (44:52), the importance of patience in the creative process (1:09:26), Grammy-winning organist Cory Henry’s controversial tweet involving the church (1:36:53)...and the ultimate recruiting pitch for Kevin Durant. (2:04:…
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Lawrence Woodmere varsity boys' basketball assistant coach Cody Pierre-Gilles joins the show to talk about the state of the game today - and why he's glad Manny Machado went to San Diego. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inmybag/message
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Singer-songwriter Tommy Versailles joins the show to discuss her new EP The Broken Palace, the rise of women in the industry, and the true love of her life - hockey. Taped at Complete Music Studios in Brooklyn, NY. Tommy's Instagram: tommyversaillesmusic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inmybag/message…
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Master of All (ft. Alyssa Burgos)
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Brooklyn-based artist and actress Alyssa Burgos joins the show to talk about balancing professional aspirations, being your own best friend, and growing up around the beautiful game of baseball - without having to pick a side. (Still wondering how that happened.) Alyssa's Instagram: aroseburgos --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif…
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Degeneration X (ft. Xavier Whittington)
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New Year, new show! (Not really.) Vision Scope Entertainment Founder and writer Xavier Whittington rides shotgun for the season premiere. His new series First World Problems will debut on Facebook and YouTube in June.TRIGGER WARNING - Sexual assault is mentioned in this episode from 3:50-17:05.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify…
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Le'Veon Bell probably can't go back home. Those who consider The George Washington University home feel the same way after yesterday's news. So let's talk about it.GW news: https://deadspin.com/the-real-story-behind-the-lewd-video-and-bitter-feud-th-1830223615--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inmybag/message…
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Ballots! (Go vote? Maybe?) Butler. (A chance to go back home to Houston.) Balderdash. (UMD's Board of Regents thinks we're stupid.) And...(sigh) Boston.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inmybag/message
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Ah, when friends get together. Dustin Petzold, editor-in-chief of Crooked Scoreboard, sat down to talk about the reboot of the site and the romanticism of baseball. Visit his work: https://crookedscoreboard.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inmybag/message
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Must travel? Bring microphone. Besides, where else can you get the US Open, New York Fashion Week, and a tribute all in the same podcast?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inmybag/message
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When you put an tech entrepreneur, author, and singer/songwriter in the same room, what do you get? You get Loren. "Crystals" and "Cold Kingdom" were performed live on-site. (Music begins at 16:01)Band: Guitar - Asim Barnes, Cajon - Tariq BallardHer new EP "Cold Kingdom" is available on all streaming platforms!Raif and Rose: The Death Letter (via A…
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This week, Colin Kaepernick wins the NFL off-season and LeBron James loves LA. Two acts who likely SHOULD have been the headliners stole the show at Made In America, and...the jury's still out on one Kanye Omari West. Artist and entrepreneur Loren joins the show to talk about her newly released EP Cold Kingdom, available on all streaming platforms.…
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BONUS - Sitdown with NYJ
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Many tangents. More fun. The extended interview from Episode II with budding NY lyricist NYJ.Song @ 1:02:03 - "First Breath" (Available on Spotify)--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inmybag/message
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The ladies take centerstage this episode. We bid adieu to ESPN figurehead Jemele Hill, have an ever-so-slight change of hears about Nicki Minaj, and try to settle the WNBA salary dispute once and for all. Rapper NYJ Music joins the show to discuss trends and influences in hip-hop.References: WNBA Salary Database - https://highposthoops.com/2018/08/…
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What would the very first episode be without an ode to baseball? Why are college athletics administrators allergic to accountability? Does "based on a true story" really mean anything? And if you're a creative in or around New York, what does any of this have to do with you?Answer: just click play.(Here's the "link in the description": https://www.…
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