• Quincy Isaiah | Becoming Magic Johnson in HBO's Winning Time, Young Actor Mentality, and What's Next
    Dec 17 2025

    We welcome Quincy to the show for a wide-ranging conversation that bridges basketball, culture, and acting. Quincy opens up about his upbringing before diving into the rapid growth of the WNBA and Jewell’s unique path to the league. He shares how he got his start in acting, his big break, and the preparation process that had him studying YouTube footage to understand his character’s era. The discussion explores the similarities between acting and basketball, what’s next in Quincy’s career, and wraps with Mount Rushmore picks that spark debate and personality-driven moments to close out the episode.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • DeMar DeRozan | The Different Sides of Kobe, Coming Up in Compton, Leaving Toronto and Mental Health
    Dec 4 2025

    We sit down with DeMar DeRozan for an authentic, wide-ranging conversation. He opens up about the origins of his nickname before taking it back to his college basketball days and the moment his NBA Draft dream became real. DeMar reflects on his arrival in Toronto, his relationship with Kobe Bryant, and what made Kobe’s shoes iconic. He shares heartfelt stories about his daughter, his time in Chicago, and how each chapter shaped him. The episode closes with a powerful discussion on mental health, as DeMar speaks candidly about vulnerability, growth, and finding balance on and off the court.

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    1 hr and 10 mins