The Zone Podcast: Recent Episodes

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  • Chelsea face sanctions to their club
  • Will it be a failure if Arsenal don't make top 4
  • Can the Lakers even make it through the play-in
  • Crazy first week of NFL Free agency

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  • We look back at the NFL season and what teams to look out for
  • Has this NBA season been underwhelming
  • Abramovich to sell Chelsea?

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  • Liverpool going for the Quadrupole?
  • Arsenal favourites for the Champions League?
  • What's wrong with Ronaldo at Man United
  • Can the Lakers really make the playoffs?

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  • How have Chelsea been sustainable in the past 10 years
  • Does anyone really want the top 4?
  • Who won Philly or the Nets?
  • Super Bowl reaction

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  • Senegal win AFCON
  • Mo Salah best in the world?
  • FA Cup roundup

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  • January Transfer deadline day
  • Who deserved an all-star start
  • Recap of the AFC & NFC Championship

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  • January Transfer window/ Hopes for second half of the season
  • Will the Warriors get over their slump
  • Can the Lakers improve before the trade deadline

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Is Man City turning the Premier League into the Bundesliga?

Can the Nets cope without KD?

Dak and the Cowboys lose at JerryWorld

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  • The boys discuss the magic of the FA Cup
  • Klay Thompson returns to the NBA
  • Week 17 NFL Recap

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  • We discuss the aftermath of Lukaku's Sky Italia interview
  • A preview to AFCON
  • Can the Bulls be a force in the East?
  • Antonio Brown's latest episode

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The last podcast of the year sees the guys discuss:

  • Team they are looking forward to watching in 2022
  • Should the Lakers trade Russell Westbrook
  • Baker Mayfield throws 4 picks on Christmas Day?!

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  • Reaction to both Champions League draws
  • Has Steph Curry Overtaken LeBron as the most influential player in the league?
  • Can the Saints make a late play-off push?

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  • The mandem discuss Chelsea's recent performances amidst last weeks debate
  • Chelsea win the Women's FA Cup final & James is not happy
  • Can Ben Simmons make Portland challenge in the West?
  • Who is the standout team in the AFC right now?

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  • Toni isn't convinced about Chelsea after they fail to beat Manchester United at the Bridge
  • NFL Week 12 - Matthew Stafford and the Rams lose their third straight and are the LA Chargers better than Denver Broncos

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  • Ole is not at the wheel anymore but what will MUFC do next?
  • Disaster in Detroit LeBron vs Isaiah Stewart
  • Week 11 recap - Are Kansas City the best team in the AFC once again?

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  • We look at Arsenal's recent form is it just a purple patch?
  • The Lakers must improve defensively
  • Week 10 of the NFL- Is Baker Mayfield that guy

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  • In this episode we look at the managers in the Premier League table from new appointments to recent sackings
  • Arsenal still top of the WSL, Is the league theirs to lose?
  • Are Golden State the best team in the NBA right now?
  • Week 9 of the NFL the week of upsets

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  • Nuno has been sacked from Spurs, Conte to be the next Spurs manager?
  • Suprise teams in the NBA right now
  • Who would you rather have Ja Morant or Trae Young
  • Von Miller traded to the LA Rams!

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  • Liverpool thrash United 5-0 is this the end for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?
  • Conte or Zidane for the Man United job
  • Can the Nets compete with just Harden and KD?
  • Will Mahomes and the Chiefs miss out on the playoffs?

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  • Man United under a lot of pressure is this the beginning of the end for Ole?
  • New Basketball Season Starts this week!
  • Is Lamar Jackson the front runner for MVP?

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  • We discuss the best strategy for Newcastle's takeover
  • LaMelo joins the G League/ Should the Nets Kyrie?
  • Week 5 in the NFL

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  • After his wonder goal against Chelsea where do you rank Mo Salah as a Premier League great?
  • NBA Pre Season starts and where's should Ben Simmons end up
  • Kyler Murray front runner for MVP?

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  • Arsenal demolish Spurs in the North London Derby
  • Chelsea's worse home performance in years
  • Man United lose to Aston Villa at home
  • Week 3 in the NFL

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  • We discuss Ronaldo's homecoming
  • City's quiet win against Leicester
  • CR7 the playmaker

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  • How do you solve a problem like Arteta
  • Opening weekend of the WSL season

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  • Lukaku bags against Arsenal
  • Is Lukaku better than Harry Kane?
  • NBA Christmas Schedule

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  • Week 1 of the Premier League 1
  • Eric Bledsoe traded to the Clippers
  • NFL Top 100 & Week 1 of the preseason

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  • We look ahead to the upcoming Premier League season
  • Pre Season in the NFL - Can the 49ers make a Super Bowl charge
  • Gelo drops 16 in his summer league debut

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Harry Kane misses training

  • Chelsea still baking off?
  • Westbrook moves to the La Lakers
  • Is AD as dominate as Giannis

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  • Sancho and Varane confirmed- Title or bust for United?
  • What more can Giannis do to be the best in the league?

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No Euros, No Premier League just Pre-Season

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  • England are two home wins away from a final
  • Jorginho for Ballon D'Or
  • NBA Finals Preview

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  • Is it a failure if England don't make the final?
  • Can Giannis be the best player and not the closer?
  • Love Island is back

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  • England disappoint
  • Nets fall to the Bucks
  • One week to go till Love Island

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  • It's coming home
  • Lukaku best in the world?
  • Bucks in 6?

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  • We preview the upcoming Euro 2020
  • Should KDB have won the PFA player of the year?
  • Kristaps is your new pandemic P
  • Was the Titans the right move for Julio?

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  • Chelsea win the UCL
  • Pep overthinks once again
  • The Heat are bubble frauds
  • Can LeBron beat the Suns by himself?

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  • Premier League Season is now over
  • NBA Playoffs have begun
  • Julio Jones to leave ATL?

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  • Chelsea lose the FA Cup final
  • Chelsea Women lose the UWCL final
  • We discuss the NBA play in tournament

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  • We test music knowledge
  • Chelsea secure back to back WSL titles
  • Kyrie or Harden to be more important for the Nets?
  • Tebow Time back in the NFL

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  • United Fans move mad and protest
  • Chelsea reach their first women's UCL final
  • Giannis vs KD
  • NFL Draft recap

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  • In this episode we look at the Premier League Hall of Fame
  • Chelsea's crucial Champions League tie
  • Westbrook leading the Wizards into a play in run?
  • Will the falcons trade Julio?

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  • Maddest 24 hours of football in recent history
  • Women's FA Cup 4th round/ England Lose again
  • Who's the better number 1 option Kyrie or Harden
  • Can Justin Fields fall all the way down to the number 9?

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In this episode we discuss:

  • Is Arsenal better without Aubameyang
  • Lionesses get beat by France's B team
  • Kyrie the activist?
  • Life getting back to normal?

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  • Why Chelsea are the City Boys of the Premier League
  • Messi Lingard is back
  • Which is the best NCAA college for football & basketball
  • Darnold to the Panthers

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  • In this episode we discuss England U21s record and why Premier League established players can't perform at U21 level
  • Chelsea Women the next English side to win the Champions League?
  • Kevin Durant needs another super team?
  • Zach Wilson to overtake Justin Fields in the draft?
  • Sliding into DMs when you're famous

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In this episode we discuss

  • Can progression without a trophy be seen as success
  • Arsenal's crucial win over Manchester United
  • Blake Griffin finessed us all
  • Denver a QB away from contention?

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In this episode we look at

  • Chelsea's attack
  • Chelsea Women for the Quadruple
  • Lonzo's stock rising
  • 1st Day of Free Agency

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In this we are joined by guests Simon Scott from FC Podcast

talkSPORT's Kim Kothari & Andrew Jolly & Meg Wilson from Her Football Hub

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To Celebrate International Women's Day we are joined by three special guests who work within the sports industry looking at their stories' the challenges they may face and celebrating women in the sports industry

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In this episode we look at:

  • The "big six" table
  • Can Arsenal women claim a spot in Europe
  • Are the Knicks really that good
  • JJ Watt to the Cardinals

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  • In this episode we are joined by Kweku and Jamie from @ WetalkFootball podcast
  • We discuss West Ham European's aspirations has West Ham lost it?
  • Lionesses important friendly against Northern Ireland
  • Should we now be afraid of the Brooklyn Nets
  • Cam Newton get's disrespected at his own camp?!
  • Countdown to June 21st

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In this episode we question's some clubs Wonderkids?

City dominated United, Chelsea extended their WSL Lead

When will Blake Griffin dunk again?

How toxic are the Houston Texans

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In this episode we discuss:

  • Our Premier League Top four
  • Man U and Chelsea's shock losses in the WSL
  • Should Kyle Lowry move away from Toronto
  • Brady getting his 7th ring

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The Zone Pod is back and here's what's on the agenda:

  • City title to lose?
  • Manchester United women are they now future contenders
  • 'Clutchbrook' steals win from the Nets
  • Where will Deshaun Watson edn up?

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This episode is very timely as we had NBA Agent and CEO of Life Sports Agency Todd Ramasar on the pod. Todd gave us a rundown on managing athletes during covid, the Mental Health struggles of young professionals in the NBA, and the day in the life of an Agent.

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We had a chance to talk Rookie contracts, working on your craft, and the best NBA players of today with Hall Of Fame NBA player Rick Barry.

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Olivia Lubarsky a former student-athlete at Towson University, Ted Talk speaker, and currently Mental Health advocate for Athletes hopped on the Zone to talk about how gymnastics athletes are impacted with Mental health issues from a young age.

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Bill Carter has for over two decades, been a leading expert on the beliefs and behaviors of teens and young adults. He's been fortunate to have been featured in a wide range of media from the New York Times to Ad Age; SportsBusiness Journal calls me, “the go-to source around trends in youth culture.” My Insights Workshops help College Coaches and Administrators to recruit better, improve retention, and relate more effectively to today’s Student-Athletes.

In this episode, we discussed how data impacts the lives of student-athletes in topics such as Social Injustice, Mental Health, and connection to athletic staff. If you care about student-athletes wellbeing this episode is for you!

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In this episode we discuss:

  • The top and bottom of the Premier League
  • WSL Roundup
  • Way too early NBA predictions
  • Week 15 NFL
  • What Super powers did you gain?

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In this episode:

  • We look at Arteta and Arsenal again...
  • The Zone Derby and also Arsenal women losing again
  • NBA Pre season
  • Week 14 in the NFL

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Lindsey Ross is a media executive with two decades of experience in athletics, including as Director of Communications for the ACC, as well as roles at ESPN and Flosports. In this episode, we talk about how college athletes can develop their brands, how schools are structuring media deals during the pandemic, and the future of media in college sports.

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Many people don't actually know what a NCAA conference Commissioner actually does. This episode we step into the work life of Amy Hutchtausen the Commissioner of the America East. Amy has spent her last 9 years with the AEC & has been a heavy proponent for being pro student- athlete needs.Hailing from MIT & having extensive experience in college athletics gives Amy the ability to lead this conference the way she has. Listen to her talk about student- athletes getting paid, operating in a pandemic and what does the future hold for college sports.

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In this episode we look at the latest in the Premier League

Josh Coyne from Double Clutch UK joins us to talk NBA

We look at the latest in the NFL

The Latest in the WSL

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In this episode we discuss :

  • The Premier League title race so far
  • WSL and Women's International
  • Gordon Hayward 120 million extension
  • The NFL making an example of the Denver Broncos

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In this episode we talk the International break

Women's football weekend

NBA trade season has begun

NFL Week 10

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ft Matt Hardy from UK Nets Fans

ft Mya Graham from the Football Terrace

ft Sky Sports Presenter Yani Ourabah

ft Drew Diamond from Her Football Hub

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Arteta's tactics in the mud?

Free Donny Van De Beek

Problems at Citeh?

Abbass Hot takes

Cardinals for the NFC West

Brady wont make the playoffs?!

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This episode we take a look back at the Premier League so far:

ft Kerrie from @BallerBubble @JayExtended @ToniAfoke @Arashidd___

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In this episode we talk about football

-Fashion in Sports

-UK Culture

-Arsenal's kit launch

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Lakers are NBA Champs!!!

  • How historic was this run?
  • What does this mean for LeBron's legacy
  • LeGoat?

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We are joined by Crystal Palace Women forward Amber-Keegan Stobbs

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Joined by special guests: @LfcNino x Dej_TBG from the @Podcast_TBG

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In this episode we look at:

  • United hold 6 to Spurs!
  • Pep on fraud watch?
  • Liverpool concede 7???

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In this episode we preview the NBA finals: Lakers vs Heat

ft @JayExntended @Klcfc @AbbasYounas___ @ToniAfoke and also special guests Brian @thedukeofhoops & @MattEvansCU founder of the @LaLakersUK

  • A look at the key match ups
  • How important the role players will be during the series
  • What this finals could do for LeBron's leagacy?

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  • We talk Liverpool's comfortable win against Chelsea
  • United's shock defeat to Crystal Palace
  • Arsenal to make top 4 four?

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Lewes FC captain Rhian Cleverly joins the podcast to discuss

  • her journey from America to Lewes
  • The prospect of the WSL
  • The project of Lewes FC

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In this episode we look at:

  • Eastern Conference Finals
  • Western Conference Finals
  • Clippers losing a 3-1 lead to the Nuggets

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A preview to the new Premier League season

We give you our top 4 predictions

Relegation predictions

a team to look out for

ft @Yeslikereeves @Jayextended @ToniAfoke

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In this episode we look at the latest in the NBA:

Steve Nash announced as Nets HC

Latest playoffs series

Is this the end for the Giannis and the Bucks

ft. @klcfc @AbbassYounass___ @JayExtended @ToniAfoke

Guests: Keanu: @YeslikeReeves Sam: @Undilutedmedia1

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In this episode we look at the latest transfer news

Chelsea's league expectations

Arsenal's expectations

Is Mason Greenwood generational?

ft @klcfc @Arashidd '@tmj17 @AbbasYounas___ @JayExtended @ToniAfoke

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ESPN broadcaster Jordan Schultz let's us invade his workout to talk about his NBA bubble predictions, the health protocols in the bubble, and The future of College sports. Oh yeah, we talked a bit about how we have been spending time in our own bubble amidst these times and the state of the world! Enjoy Zoneys.


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In this episode we discuss:

Clippers eliminating the Mavs

Toronto vs Boston Game 1

Houston vs OKC Series

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When Olympian Triathlete Jenna Parker decided to move on from her athletic career, little did she know the trials she would face. She came on to discuss with Ivan Tchatchouwo about her day to day being a college swimmer at Harvard University, all the way into how being a female athlete at the highest level impacts your personal life. Hope you enjoy this amount of vulnerability.


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In this episode we look at : Raptors sweeping the Nets

Lakers dealing with the Trailblazers

Trust the process?

Clippers vs Mavs series

Houston's potential

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In today's episode we preview both the Champions League & Europa League final

ft @Lisalleroux @Toniafoke @Arashidd @AbbasYounas___ @kl_cfc @tmj_17

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The Playoffs are finally here!

We look at the first round match-ups & and choose our "Bubble MVP"

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In today's episode we look at:

Dame Lillard's 50 against the 76ers

Melo in the HOF?

The bubble goat TJ Warren vs Jimmy Butler

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In this episode we look at :

  • FA Cup final
  • UEL/UCL
  • Latest in the transfer window

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Today's Guest Kevin Anderson joins the Zone to discuss his experience as an Athletic Director from various universities such as Army, Maryland and Cal Berkeley. We talked about how we can build safer environments for athletes, how social issues impact athletics and what the future of college athletics looks like. If your a parent, staff or anybody that cares about student-athletes you may want to listen to this conversation.


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In today's episode we look at the first few games back in the NBA bubble

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  • Are the Lakers in trouble?
  • Could the Rockets be contenders in the West
  • San Antonio to clinch the 8th seed

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ft. @klcfc @ToniAfoke @AbbasYounas__ @TMJ_171 @LittlemanTj @ARashidd

In this episode we look at:

Preview to the 2020 FA Cup Final

Should Jordan Henderson have won the Writers player of the year

Serie A & Premier League season review

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As the NBA is officially back we give our predictions on who is most likely to make it out the West

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Two part special: First part we look at the end of the NBA season and delegate who should be the MVP; ROTY DPOY etc...

ft. Toni @ToniAfoke Kojo @Klcfc & Abbas @AbbasYounas__

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Sports psychologist Dr. Alex Diaz comes to talk about how athletes should prioritize Mental fitness. He believes that the stigma causes confusion and talks about the steps to remove these stigmas. Dr. Diaz has spent most of his career in sports unlocking the performance of athletes through the mind. His past experiences are Sports psychologist at Concordia College, Iona College & and also having his practice dealing. Get a glimpse of Dr. Diaz's beliefs in this episode.


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This episode looks at the crucial top 4 race and relegation battle before the last day of the season

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In Today's episode we look at potential eastern conferences match-ups

Life in the NBA Pre Bubble

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A Chelsea special for The Zone Podcast

We are joined by Chelsea Harper from The Offside Rule Podcast, Matisse & Nischal from All things Chelsea,Daniel from Eyez on the ball TV

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In this episode we look at the hot topics in the NBA at the moment.

-JR Smith to the Lakers

-A quick look at the 'NBA bubble' in Orlando

-Putting respect on Dame's name!

Also we have a guest ID from the @thervndownpod

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In this episode Ashley Camano chopped it up with us about her transition from NIKE to the NY Mets and how being a student athlete at Duke University helped her navigate the business world. We really appreciated her care for empowering women in sports and also dropping a gem on what skills student athletes will need to land gigs in the near future. Zone in on this and let us know what you think!


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Kevin Punter took the long way to realize his dreams, but he never wavered from his beliefs. From the Bronx to JUCO, then University of Tennessee to now the Euroleague (Olimpia Milano) kevin talks about the journey of each step in depth. He also guides upcoming athletes on the decisions of how to choose between the G-league or overseas, how to pick an agent, and how to manage your finances as a pro basketball player.


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Listen to former Duke Men's Basketball national champion and current Head coach of Howard university Men's basketball Kenny Blakeney as we discuss why kids should come play at HBCU'S & its lasting impact that the rich culture has for athletes post athletic career.


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Brandon Steiner former CEO of steiner sports and current founder of Steiner agency joins our show to discuss his journey from starting his paper route as young entrepreneur and too having 30 plus years in the sports marketing industry. He gives advice on how the next generation of athletes must market themselves and prepare for life after sports. If your interested in someone with high energy and an expert marketer then listen up.


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Mitch Gross former athlete joined us to discuss how Front Office Sports are telling pivotal stories through COVID-19,How being an Athlete correlates with the failure of sales and what Front office sports being at the intersection of Sports & Business looks for in employees.


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People sometimes make eating complex. Wendy Sterling who has worked with NY jets, Golden State Warriors,NY islanders and currently the Oakland Athletics talks about how the conversation around food should tailored around the person. Through her years of practice the one thing she's always preached is creating healthy relationships with foods. From writing two novels, to practicing with general population and athletes Wendy says the key beginning is the language your parents have with you as an younger adolescent. We also covered female body image, Supplements not MLB certified, Hormonal changes through diet and how it impacts performance and more. Tune in!


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Slade Heathcott former 29th overall draft pick for the New York Yankees in 2009 joins us on the ZONE to discuss how he transformed living out of his truck in HS into getting drafted in the MLB. In this episode you will learn how Slade turned a moment when he hit walk off home run and thought about how he can share that moment with future players. He turned that moment into More Than Baseball, a non profit organization that focuses on helping Minor League Baseball players by providing resources during and after their careers. He talks about raising money during COVID-19 from other MLB players to help provide food and aid to the Minor league players because he wants every player to get the feeling of having a roll call moment. Listen to how Slade opens up about some tough experiences and how he turned them into opportunities.


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Joining us on The Zone this week is Dr. Stephany Coakley whom is the Mental health, Wellness and Performance specialist for Temple University Athletic program. I enjoyed learning from her as we spoke about the difference in Mental health and performance and how younger athletes view therapy. We also discussed how COVID-19 has been impacting her athletes and the steps she has been taking to making sure they are cared for. You will gain knowledge about how she maintains efficiency in dealing with a high volume of athletes, how she practices her own self-care, how maintenance for mental health is vital to the success of an athlete and the mindset prior to entering a session without giving it a negative connotation for athletes are some of the things Dr. Coakley harped on in our discussion.


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Our guest in this episode is Shane Southwell, former standout student-athlete at Kansas State and one of just eight basketball players in school history to help the Wildcats advance to four consecutive NCAA Tournaments. Southwell, a Harlem native, played professionally and is now assistant coach at Kansas State. He also earned a graduate degree in communication. We talked about making the transition from Manhattan,NY to Mnahattan,Kansas State, his journey from player to coach, and some of the struggles his student athletes grapple with today. We also discussed the coronavirus and how his players are handling their lost season while trying to maintain their physical and mental health. In Shane's young career as a coach he has already added 2x Big 12 championship, FIBA U19 Gold, and a 2020 NEC conference championship.


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In this episode, we interview former NBA player and current ESPN broadcaster and Columbia University lecturer, Len Elmore. Elmore played 10 years in the NBA, where he was a first-round draft pick, and was an All-American at the University of Maryland. But his story didn’t end there. After basketball, he pursued a successful law and business career, graduating from Harvard Law School, serving as an assistant district attorney in Brooklyn, and starting his own sports management company. We talked about how student athletes should prepare for life after sports, the Fair Pay to Play Act, athlete activism, and much more.  


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This Episode features two founders of the AAU Youth Basketball PSA Cardinals, Terrence “Munch” Williams and Andre Charles. We discuss the rise of their Nike sponsored Elite Youth Basketball (EYBL) program, and how competing in elite high school tournaments provides their teenage black athletes with a rare opportunity to escape severe socioeconomic circumstances and pursue a path to college and a better life. We spoke about the foundation their program provides for students to succeed in life after sports and how they have helped 71 players attain a basketball scholarship. They touched on how elite basketball players must be taught to maintain their identity throughout their careers and understand not only who they are, but also the business that they are in. Listen and hear how PSA uses TRUST, LOYALTY, & VULNERABILITY to guide young black athletes.


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Today's athlete must always remember that preparing your MIND enhances performance. This short episode is a reminder of just that. Especially in today’s climate, there are so many athletes dealing with issues they may never communicate. This is to help alleviate some of the noise.


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Dr. Keith Pyne oversaw the medical operation of the World Series Champion Washington Nationals and is now headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers & LA Clippers. Mike Petrina is a biomechanics therapist who treats professional athletes and celebrities, including current players in the MLB, NBA, and NHL. We sat down with them both for a fascinating discussion about treating pro athletes, including biomechanics and optimizing performance, injury prevention, the use of data analytics, and the athlete-trainer relationship. Listen in and hear what elite athletes put their bodies through to perform at the highest levels.


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It was only fitting to begin the The Zone Podcast with an episode about youth & amateur sports. Joining us as our first guest is none other than Rich Abend. Rich is the CEO of Famer, a mobile app that provides sports coaching and mentorship for youth athletes. With 20 years of experience in sports, media, health & wellness, Rich discusses how Famer will impact youth sports and coaching. Rich comes from a family of dedicated coaches and understands from experience that today’s youth consume information differently. We dove into why Rich believes Famer will have a great impact in sports by creating a mobile platform to enable team and personal training programs with interactive feedback between athletes and their coaches. Every athlete begins as a youth, and your experience in those early years has the potential to set the foundation for your future.


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In a preview of The Zone Podcast, our host Ivan Tchatchouwo introduces how The Zone came to fruition. This teaser episode takes you into the why and what of The Zone. Our plans are to engage in dialogue with today’s athletes and the stakeholders that impact the culture of athletics. We want to create an authentic conversation about how we can improve the lives of athletes on a number of fronts, including training, wellness, and preparation for life after sports.


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