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“What’s in your Bag” with Andrew Robinson is the most comprehensive professional basketball podcast on the market! We discuss hot topics in the basketball world, overseas life, fashion, media, and everything in between! Each week will feature interviews with the brightest stars in the sports industry, so make sure you subscribe, and get your popcorn ready, because we aren’t holding anything back!
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Let’s talk lawn care and keeping your yard lush and green. We'll discuss the basics of a fall renovation for cool season grasses and what it takes to get your yard in shape for next spring. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingyard/support
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Would you move across the country to sleep on a couch at 17 years old to chase a dream? Because that's what Austin Mason did in order to pursue his dreams of becoming an NBA agent. We sat down with the New Jersey native to discuss his insane journey that has taken him through a career in Las Vegas nightlife, the mailroom at CAA and now a manager in…
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Keandre Cook has had one of the most unconventional routes to the pros that you'll see in a long time. From only playing three years of AAU, attending junior college before earning a Division One scholarship, and dealing with a global pandemic as a senior, Keandre has most certainly taken the road less traveled to get to where he is today. We caugh…
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Matt Bonds just wrapped up a legendary three year run with the Nagasaki Velca that saw them go from a team in Japan's third division, to a team firmly in the mix in the top league in Japan in only two years. A feat that included an MVP season, and back to back promotions along the way! Bonds unpacks what those three years in Nagasaki meant to his c…
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Ike Udanoh, or "Keasy" as most of us have come to know him as, is one of the more unique players in European basketball. And not for the reason's that you would probably assume. Keasy has experienced one of the most improbable journey's to get to where he's at today, that included stints living on an army base in Germany, Sleeping in a train statio…
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Yonathan Napoleon grew up in Los Angeles, California, and like many other 90's babies, grew up a Lakers fan with hoop dreams. Those hoop dreams eventually turned into an opportunity to play professional basketball in London. A lifelong dream fulfilled, and a future career with endless potential was on the horizon, right? Well the pandemic of 2020 c…
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What if I told you that going viral on twitter could land you a job at the most storied marketing agency in the world? Or to put it in Travonne Edwards words, the "Yankees" or the "Lakers" of the advertising industry. It's crazy what social media can do for you these days! Travonne Edwards, also known as "Black Tray" has been utilizing social media…
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Chima Moneke has the most incredible path to the NBA that you'll ever hear. And that's not an exaggeration. From picking up the game in Australia, and getting cut from his under 18 high school club, to signing an NBA contract with the Sacramento Kings, everything that unfolded in between is something straight out of a Disney movie, that sometimes f…
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"Just Keep Going" is a mantra that has become a foundational piece to everyday life for Ike Iroegbu. When you get cut from the Olympics for no other reason than politics, "Just keep going". When you receive a random phone call while sitting on your couch one morning saying you're going to be playing in your first NBA game in a few hours, "just keep…
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Dayne Carter is the definition of what it looks like to be an artist in 2024. He's invested in his craft to the point where he's committed to releasing a single every month of 2024. However, he's also harnessing a love for sports and creativity, while working for Bleacher Report, one of the largest media platforms in the world. We sit down with Day…
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Maclaine West had no idea when she started inviting friends over to her house for dinner on Thursday evenings, that it would turn into one of the most fulfilling endeavors she'd embark on over the next few years. The founder of Soul Supper joined the show to discuss what the journey has been like building what she describes as a "human connection b…
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Victoria Mazzeo has worked with some of the largest brands in the world. Brands such as Adidas, Gatorade & Google. She's also had the opportunity to work with A-List clients such as Michael Rubin, Jeanie Buss, Allen Iverson, & Tracy McGrady to name a few. But how did a former division two athlete turn a basketball career into a business career toda…
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Merix Alexander has become one of the most well known NBA photographers and videographers by bringing a unique editing style that combines the art of basketball with the art of music and rhythm to produce a piece that encapsulates everything modern about today's game. Merix joined the show to discuss his unique style that we all have come to love, …
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Clifford Taylor IV has become the blueprint for what it looks like to be an Athlete creator. From playing football at the University of Florida alongside the likes of Kyle Pitts, Kadarius Toney, and more, Taylor quickly realized he had a talent for story telling, which has allowed him to amass over 1.6 Million followers across Tik Tok, Instagram, a…
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KJ Wright, also known as Kelcey Wright Johnson, has become one of the faces of the NBA media scene due to her work as the Memphis Grizzlies sideline reporter and host. Getting the opportunity to cover the upstart Grizzlies and superstars such as Ja Morant is a dream job for most, and one that causes KJ to pinch herself still to this day. However, w…
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The content creation industry is one that is simultaneously one of the largest growing industries in the world, but also one of the most mysterious in terms of what it actually takes to be successful in it. We sat down with Infamous Kayce to discuss her journey from a hooper, to becoming one of the most sought after basketball influencers in the NB…
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Securing a job at a corporation like Bleacher Report right out of college is something many of us in this space could only dream of! Then to follow that up with four years at House of Highlights, getting the opportunity to travel across the country to cover the game of basketball... talk about a dream come true. However, at some point, it becomes t…
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"Started from the bottom now we here" is a phrase that has become cliche over the years, however, it describes the journey of Jody Hou, also known as "WYDJody", to a tee! After quitting photography after college, the COVID-19 pandemic created an opportunity for Jody to reconnect with an old passion, that turned out to be the opportunity that change…
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Imagine paying your way to NBA All Star Weekend, with no gigs locked in, just a camera, your best friend, and vibes! Then, imagine leaving that weekend with over ten thousand more followers, hundreds of new connections, and experiences to last a lifetime. That's what Sydne Griffith did when she took her talents to charlotte for NBA All Star Weekend…
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What's life like working for an NBA All-Star who just became the cornerstone of an upstart NBA Franchise. Tristan Forbes is the man responsible with the task of taking the brand of Houston Rocket's Star Fred VanVleet to a level we haven't seen before. We caught up with him to discuss the new life in H-Town, what went into his departure from the Rap…
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Joely Live has been in the spotlight since she was five years old. From modeling shoots with Gisele Bundchen, to being a sports illustrated kid reporter, Joely has lived her entire life in the public eye. She joined the show this week to discuss the highs and lows of being in the industry, which has included stops working for Young Hollywood, major…
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Ashley Tumlinson joined the show this week to share her journey from pivoting after a lifelong career playing volleyball, to now stepping into a new role on the social media team at one of the largest professional sports leagues in the world, the NBA. Ashley shares her journey into creating content, which includes doing freelance photography for pe…
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Udonis Haslem just wrapped up a 20 year career with the Miami Heat, after becoming a staple in the Miami Heat organizationand helping lead the franchise to three NBA championships. Now he's stepping into the next phase of his life, retirement, with one of the best managers in the game by his side easing that transition. We sat down with Sunny Pipla…
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Maya Reese, also known as "Overtime Maya" has contributed to helping Overtime Women's Basketball become the most followed women's sports platform across instagram and TikTok. We caught up with her to discuss her journey that has involved conversations with some of the faces of women's basketball, people such as Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart, and Pai…
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Travante Williams has perhaps the craziest journey to professional basketball that you'll ever hear in your life. From working at Jack In The Box to pay his way through school, to lacing up against Jabari Parker and Jahlil Okafor in the ACB, you've never heard of someone go from flipping burgers, to one of the top leagues in the entire world. We sa…
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Swish Cultures is easily one of the most well known basketball platforms across the world. Whether it be documenting overseas players, showing behind the scenes of NBA workouts and games, or putting the world on to the next up and coming high school athlete before the world catches on, Swish Cultures has changed the way we look at the game of baske…
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Jessica Slate works with some of the best athletes in the world on building brands digitally, and showing up in your community outside of the basketball court. From NBA Hall of Famers like Tracy McGrady, to multiple time All Star Andre Drummond, and young up & coming players such as Grant Williams and Torey Craig, Jessica is in the trenches helping…
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Mike Ade Ojo, or "Be Like Mike" as most of us know him sits down with us to discuss his journey to becoming one of the most sought after NBA photographers in only his first year on the job. We walk through his ten year pro career that took him all around the world, and eventually put a camera in his hand for the first time. We recap his "Rookie of …
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Julia "Juju" Adams has become the "It Girl" when it comes to the intersection of sports and fashion in today's media space, and what it means to tell the story of a classic outfit. We sat down with her to discuss her elevation in the space, and how she plans to carve out an identity for GQ in the sports industry going forward. Julia shares some of …
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Today's NBA athletes are much more than just players who can put the ball in the basket. They're business owners, partners, husbands, fathers, fashion icon's and so much more! But in order to succeed at all of that, you need people behind the scenes pulling the strings to make sure the show goes on as planned. Ashley Cox is one of those people, and…
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Trae Young is one of the NBA's brightest stars, and in an era where content is king, we sat down with Naveen Thavathiru, also known as "Nav Visuals" to discuss the journey creating content for Trae, that includes building his brand, documenting key moments along the way, and controlling how the public see's the Hawks star from a digital standpoint!…
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The Miami Heat just pulled off perhaps one of the most improbable runs in NBA history. Going from being four minutes away from elimination in the play-in tournament, to securing the 8-seed and reaching the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets. We caught up with the man who documented it all, behind the camera lens for the world to witness. Trey Me…
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What goes into putting together many of the outfits we've come to love on the pregame NBA and NFL runways? Leaguefits, Blitzfits, and GQ Sports have become the platform showcasing some of our favorite looks from some of our favorite athletes. But what about the people helping to put these outfits together? Jojo Fetterman, also known as "StylinbyJoj…
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John Roberson played for the legendary Bob Knight in college... that should tell you everything you need to know about his mental fortitude when it comes to the game of basketball. We caught up with Roberson, who describes himself as "one of the best shooters in the world" to discuss his journey through the pros, which has taken him all around the …
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Phil Booth's college career is one of the best we've seen when you combine winning, personal accolades, stats, and truly leaving an impact on a program. The two-time national champion sat down with us to discuss his time playing under Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright, and what went into his unforgettable performance in the 2016 national championship g…
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Not many people can say they’re an Olympian. Even fewer can say they’ve been apart of a team that has defeated Team USA in international competition. Stan Okoye has done both, and he sat down with us to discuss the historic journey with Team Nigeria over the years, that has allowed them to become one of the most promising basketball countries in th…
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Anthony Davis, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade... those are some of the legendary names of the people who have come from Chicago, and played at the highest level of basketball in the NBA. St. Rita's own Vic Law joined the What's In Your Bag Podcast to discuss making it to the NBA out of Chicago, and the immense amount of pride that comes with that. He sh…
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Cameron Young has one of the most unique stories you'll ever hear. From almost having to transfer division 2 after only playing seven minutes total his entire junior year of college, to eventually becoming MAAC Player of the Year, scoring 55 points in a single college game, and now being on the cusp of realizing his dreams of making an NBA roster, …
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It's not often you find a group of five young men who have cracked the code to finding and maintaining community. In today's day and age where competition, comparison and jealousy often put an end to friendships before they can truly thrive, "The Barbershop" has been able to promote a safe space of brotherhood, accountability, and fellowship for fi…
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James Palmer is one of the best players to come out of the DMV area in the last ten years. After a successful college career that spanned through the ACC and the Big Ten, palmer made the jump to the NBA G League to chase his dreams of playing in the best basketball league in the world. But after dominating the G League for two years, and receiving …
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NBA Fashion is better than it's ever been. The Tunnel has turned into a legitimate runway, where arenas transition from a sports spectacle, to a Paris fashion week for a few hours before and after games. We caught up with one of the mastermind's behind curating outfits for some of the brightest young stars in the NBA. From guys like Gary Trent Jr. …
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Most people would retire from sports if they had three consecutive ACL injuries that required a year off from the game they love. You couple that with a global pandemic that cancels your season, and you get 1,789 days away from basketball. That was what Jelani Williams was up against this season, as he led the Howard Bison Men's Basketball Team to …
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Antonio Depina is an entrepreneur, Forbes lister, reality TV personality, and former professional athlete all in one. It's not often that one person can excel at all these different avenues in life, and be able to shed light on how exactly it all happened. In our conversation with Antonio, we discuss how a series of early mistakes in college change…
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Saroya Tinker is a defender for the Toronto Six of the Premier Hockey Federation, but her journey to becoming one of the few black players in professional hockey is one of perseverance, determination, and mental toughness. We sat down with Saroya to discuss her introduction to the game of hockey from a child growing up in Canada, getting called the…
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What does it look like building a brand that has graced the runways of Paris Fashion Week, magazine covers, and of course. the NBA tunnel? We caught up with the man behind one of the fastest growing contemporary fashion brands in the world, Mamadou Bah of C'est Bon. We talked about the work behind building a brand from the ground as a designer, rec…
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"Use the game, don't let the game use you" Trey Phills exemplifies this phrase better than anybody I can think of. The Yale graduate turned tech startup founder, and content creator used the game of basketball, and a professional career that spanned through the G League, NBA Summer League, and overseas to propel himself into a position that not man…
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Michelle Alozie is a star. To put it simply. The Yale graduate is currently a professional soccer player for the Houston Dash of the NWSL, a cancer researcher, as well as a member of the Nigerian Women's National Team, who will be competing in the 2023 World Cup! One might ask how she manages to do all of these things at such a high level? Well we …
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Ammar Multani is the fastest rising NBA photographer in the league. And his story of how he got his foot in the NBA door is one of betting on yourself, taking advantage of an opportunity, and not taking no for an answer! We chopped it up with Ammar about covering events such as New York Fashion Week, shooting athletes such as OBJ, Chris Paul, and D…
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Kyle Allman Jr. (KJ) is a guard for Paris Basketball of the EuroCup and French Betclic elite league. He is undoubtedly one of the best guards in Europe, and after excelling this past summer with the Miami Heat summer league team, could be on the verge of an NBA opportunity very soon. But that wasn't always the case. After his senior year of high sc…
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Justin Robinson breaks down the ins and outs of the business of the NBA when it comes to trying to make a roster. After stints with the Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks, and a few other NBA franchises, Robinson speaks on the mental toll it takes on a player trying to stick around in the league, dealing with the pressures of non-guaranteed contra…
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Kameron Taylor was playing on the Freshman team his first year at Dematha, before joining the varsity in his junior season. He went under the radar during his time their playing behind guys like Quinn Cook, Victor Oladipo, Jerian Grant, and many other future professionals! He winded up at a small division 2 school called Seton Hill, and from there …
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