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New To The Game

By: Ayati & The Black Thumb
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  • Welcome to New to the Game podcast! The podcast for the casual NBA fan. Join Ayati and The Black Thumb on this journey of casual NBA fandom as they discuss the intersections of the NBA with fashion, music, culture, and drama. Stay casual!
    2024
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  • Kendrick vs. Drake

    Kendrick vs. Drake
    May 25 2024
    What’s good folks! Ayati and The Black Thumb are back and discussing all things about the beef between lifetime LA Laker fan, Kendrick Lamar, and Toronto Raptor Ambassador, Drake. In episode 12, Ayati and the Black Thumb share their take on the beef as a whole including who they believe won the battle. They also discuss various topics like Ayati’s family history in Compton, some of the other “side quest” beefs in hip hop, and you know we had to sneak a little Diddy take in at the end. Plus, Ayati makes a bold prediction for hip hop and gives our viewers some advice around how to consume hip hop beefs. Enjoy! See Episode Topics Below: -Ayati, Who side you on? 2:00 -Ayati’s family history in Compton 3:25 -Ayati shares what makes Drake and Kendrick different as artists 7:35 -Real world consequences of rap beef 9:40 -The Black Thumb gives his take on Kendrick/Drake beef 11:33 -Themes in how Drake handles beef 16:23 -A quick tangent on Kanye’s new album 19:19 -Ayati has advice for Drake 22:18 -Classic diss songs in hip hop 23:29 -A quick word on J. Cole 26:41 -Better opponents for Kendrick 27:50 -Side quest Beefs (Chris brown/quavo) 31:31 -Ayati’s conspiracy theory antennas are up 34:28 -A quick word about Taylor Swift & Swifties 34:50 -Potential legal ramifications for bars 38:41 -Quick Diddy take 40:58 -How Black is Drake? 41:19 -Future outlook for Drake and Kendrick 42:52 -Ayati makes a bold prediction in hip hop 50:17 -Ayati gives some advice to viewers/listeners 51:57
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    55 mins
  • The NBA Signature Shoe Game

    The NBA Signature Shoe Game
    May 1 2024

    Alright folks! It’s that time of year when your favorite NBA superstars start unveiling the latest edition of their signature shoe lines and we have thoughts and opinions. So buckle up, this is a long one even for us, but it’s so good! Cue this one up in bite size pieces, save it for a road-trip/flight, or listen all the way through like a real one.

    In episode 11, Ayati and The Black Thumb start the episode sharing their early NBA playoff impressions. In particular, they give their take on how the LA Clippers and LA Lakers are performing thus far and give a vibe check of what’s to come for their respective teams.

    In the second part of this episode, Ayati and The Black Thumb give their ratings and reactions to the signature shoes of players currently playing in the NBA playoffs and go down plenty of rabbit holes that will keep you laughing and provoke some thought around the NBA shoe game. Enjoy! #StayCasual
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • NBA Playoff Predictions

    NBA Playoff Predictions
    Apr 12 2024

    Alright basketball fans, the NBA season is heating up and we're looking forward to the competition heading into the NBA Playoffs! In Episode 10 Ayati & The Black Thumb break down who they think has the inside track to win MVP, Rookie of the Year and who the top contenders are to make a deep run in this year's playoffs. We've got some young stars emerging, veterans still performing at an elite level and teams looking to break through, so there should be no shortage of intriguing storylines as the season winds down and the playoffs ramp up. Let us know who you've got your eye on for these awards and who you think will go the furthest in the playoffs! And as always, stay casual. Enjoy!
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    1 hr
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