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Aaron "Showtime" Taylor
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
Welcome our guest Janine Betts she's amazing woman who is working hard in the mental health field. Come take a listen into what she has to say about her story and life. What you're about to hear today you want to listen to this.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
Juice has views of million on youtube. He speaks about his taking the "shot" and now is known for his amazing skills. Come take a listen into what he has to say and how his paths goes and his life.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
Welcome our guest Mouthpiece he sits back and tells us about his life and everything involved in it. He's great, he's amazing and everything else in between. Please take a listen into the conversation and you dont want to miss it.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
Farron Dozier is the host of the Sports Collective on KCAA in the Inkand Empire. Farron is also the owner and president of the Oxnard Orcas, a team in the Western Division of the American Basketball Association. Farron stopped by the set to discuss sports, his journey through sickle cell, and how character plays a huge part in our daily lives.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
Here's a little information about our guest on this episode....
Founder of: WHATZ DA COUNT on Sickle Cell Trait Prevention
Who i am is that others see their greatness through my self expression and that others discover their peace through their language Farron.
Topics I speak about: Son to Father/Mother, Sickle Cell Trait, Arthritis Advocate, Rhabdomyolysis, Veteran Suicide, Inclusion and Exclusion (as an experience) =Youth
Career: 24 years US Army Retired
Education: Landmark Graduate 13 yrs, Radio Broadcasting 2015, TV Broadcasting 2019
Rafael Cuevas, one the stars of the Kevin Durant/Fox Sports Documentary "Q Ball" (now showing on Tubi), spoke about challenges soon after being released from prison.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
Jamal Green, known as "Dr. J" on the inside, came to the World Famous Coin Academy. He spoke about his contributions to the San Quentin Sports culture... and how a post game interview during the NBA FINALS changed his life.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
We were given inside access to the Golden State Warriors 2022 Summer League facilities in Las Vegas, NV. We spoke to Kent Lacob, executive vice president of player development, as well as James Wiseman and Johnathan Kuminga.
Crenshaw By Nature founder Tylo aka TinyAmp is already a legend in Los Angeles, but his rap career and business almost didn't get here. Listen how we explain how we met at
Centinela State Prison, and how winning a rap contest inside sparked his career outside.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
On April 29, 1992, I made a very poignant and political statement that found its way onto the most iconic Hip Hop album of all time: The Chronic. The statement became the
introduction to track #3 "The Dau the Niggaz Took Over." Listen as I talk about that day and what led up to my coining the phrase #PeriodPointBlank in 1992
Montrell "Jack That Thang Up" Vines had the assignment every time he suited up for the SQ Warriors: Shut Down the opponents Offensive Scorer.
Montrell is also a member of The Franchise, the only team to have a 3-peat in the SQ
Intramural League. He spoke about what it takes to win 3 Chips in a row.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
Ceasar McDowell is the CEO of Unite The People, a non-profit organization that has helped to free close to 100 people from prison. Hes also known as "The Heckler of San Quentin," as shown in his cameo in the Fox Sports documentary Q Ball, now playing on Tubi.
Dante Santiago, one of the founding members of the iconic group the Black Eye Peas,
dropped by the Hard in the Paint set and dropped jewels and bars on Hip Hop #bts, his
meeting with Jay Z, and what it takes to have longevity in hip hop.
Kash XO, one of the hottest rising stars in Los Angeles hiphop, pulled up to Hard in the
Paint and talked about his process of building a career. Joined by his manager L.A. Dre and producer Juba, Kash XO is a name you need to remember....
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
Adam Flash Stafford is more than a basketball player. His lifes journey to reach the point to become an international basketball player started back in Louisville, KY.
Listen how he overcame personal tragedy and losing loved ones, to elevate his game and business, One Mission.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
Here's a little about our guest on this episode....
Adam Stafford
I was born on 2/15/95 in California raised in Richmond Kentucky, after middle school I moved back to California. Finishing my high school season at AB Miller. I attended Shaw University for 1 semester before transferring to Kentucky Wesleyan College to focus back on my basketball, once graduating from KWC and winning two Conference Championships and being invited to the NCAA TOURNAMENT 2 years in a row. I went to Campbellsville University for my last year of Eligibility. Leaving College I went straight to play overseas in China, then signed to play in Denmark while playing in Denmark I created my own clothing line called “One Mission Clothing”. After Denmark I got drafted to play in Thailand for a team called the Bangkok Tigers, soon as that ended I tried for the G-League but kept on playing in Pro-Ams in California mainly the Drew League and the VBL, after Thailand I went back to China and then Mexico, as soon as Mexico ended I went back to Thailand, then played in Hong Kong for 2 months and I finally just signed to play in a new league in Canada called the “ECBL”.
When you start at the VBL - Venice Basketball League - as your 1st job home, you reach back and invite the people in who helped the world see you. Listen to Dios Mac, Grizzly Moon, Dr. Cherene Toscano and Juice the Athlete discuss their experiences with the VBL. Come take a listen into some of the VBL.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
On this week episode on Hard in the Paint...
Larry Buddha Boyd
Buddha is a veteran basketball player who didn’t begin his sports career on the court, but on the
gridiron. Learn more about his service to country and trying out for a college basketball team in his early 30s!
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
On this week episode of Hard in the Paint...
Vilavanh "V" Sanginthirath is a fierce advocate for Criminal Justice reform as well as Social Justice. Being a woman of color in spaces that were created and designed for men – and her navigation in those spaces – is what we discussed… and more.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
David Jassy, Grammy nominated international hip hop artist, spent time inside CDCR. While inside, he spent most of that giving back and helping the youth by creating a hip hop workshop.
This workshop eventually grew to the point that David was now helping create a mixture that was eventually heard by Kim Kardashian-West.
KKW was instrumental in bringing awareness to David's work and he was given a commutation.
David has had several songs on the airwaves in Europe and Africa, and now, he's Hard in the Paint.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
This week on Hard in the Paint...
Kate Rooney, KRON4 Sports
Kate Rooney has been covering sports in the Bay Area for years and knows the ins and outs of the game better than most people I know. Check us out as we caught Kate a few hours before the Mavericks v. Warriors and we talked about the MJ\Steph comparisons.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
On this week episode on Hard in the Paint...
Mali Music has won Grammy awards for his unique blend of r&b, gospel, neo soul and African infused beats and rhythms. In the Motherland, Mali is an icon. Watch this interview and understand the genius of his humility.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
On this week episode on Hard in the paint..
Denise Maupin is a woman who has overcome tremendous obstacles to become a successful author and counselor. Listen to her as she walks you through her tragedy and into the light of Self Awareness.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
On this week's episode he interview one of the amazing humans on the planet Danielle Harvey she's retired from women's football league, she's a great trainer, she helps so many families through her work and life, tune in to hear her journey and how its all come together.
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections andRehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
This week we have two guest that will discuss the details of the finals and see what will happen in game 6 of the NBA Finals