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  • Episode 15 | Can't Talk About That
    2021/03/21

    On Episode 15 of The Cultural Hoops Podcast and in honor of Women's History Month a good friend of mine and former Atlanta Hawks colleague Roni Thompson stops by the show to give her thoughts on the latest NBA and Hip-Hop/R&B topics! We discuss the 2021 NBA All-Star Game & festivities, mid-season NBA awards, the new Atlanta Dream ownership group, and much more. On the Hip-Hop/R&B side we give our honest opinion on Drake's "Scary Hours 2" project, review the 2021 Grammy nominations, discuss our most anticipated albums for 2021, and plenty more.

    As always, thank you for listening! If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show in any of the below platforms by clicking the link & rate and/or leave a review (all feedback is welcome). Again I really appreciate all of the support thus far on this podcast journey of mine and I hope you enjoy this episode! Stay tuned for Episode 16 The Cultural Hoops Podcast coming soon.

    Peace&Love

    -JG

    Subscribe to The Cultural Hoops Podcast channel, if you haven't already, on any of the below platforms!

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1enIqj5JcmOWsaW4os0jth

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    Vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/

    The Cultural Hoops Podcast Website: http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    Sound Ears Media: https://www.patreon.com/soundearsmedia

    Jordan's Social Handles:

    Twitter- @lowkeyjg
    Facebook- Jordan Grant
    Instagram- @lowkeyjg
    Instagram- @theculturalhoopspodcast

    Roni's Social Handles:

    Instagram- @greeneyezzz
    Twitter- @ronicree
    Facebook- Roni Cree

    Podcast Network: Instagram - @soundears ; Twitter - @soundears_

    Intro by @whenigetfresh

    Music by @SteveWStudio1

    Run of Show:

    NBA Topics:

    · 2021 NBA All-Star Game

    · 2021 Rising Stars roster

    · Mid-season Awards
    · Atlanta Dream’s new ownership group
    · What’s happening with the Hawks?

    Music Topics:

    · Bobby Shmurda release

    · Drake new release: Scary Hours 2

    · Beyonce’s new Adidas x Ivy Park collection

    · 2021 GRAMMYs predictions

    · Verzuz battles we NEED

    · Anticipated albums of 2021

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  • Episdoe 14 | Karma
    2020/12/28

    On Episode 14 of The Cultural Hoops Podcast my former Atlanta Hawks colleague Jason Lary (with stints at also the Las Vegas Raiders and Inter Miami CF) stops by the show to give his thoughts on the latest NBA and Hip-Hop/R&B topics! We discuss the latest news on James Harden & Kyrie Irving, Giannis's historic max contract extension with the Bucks, and give our NBA 2020-2021 season predictions. On the Hip-Hop/R&B side of the house we dive into the latest Verzuz Battle between Gucci Mane & Jeezy, review the collaboration project "Pluto x Baby Pluto" between Lil Uzi Vert and Future, give our top 5 albums of the year, and plenty more.

    As always, thank you for listening! If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show in any of the below platforms by clicking the link & rate and/or leave a review (all feedback is welcome). Again I really appreciate all of the support thus far on this podcast journey of mine and I hope you enjoy this episode! Stay tuned for Episode 15 The Cultural Hoops Podcast coming soon.

    Peace&Love

    -JG

    Subscribe to The Cultural Hoops Podcast channel, if you haven't already, on any of the below platforms!

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1enIqj5JcmOWsaW4os0jth

    Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704

    Vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/

    The Cultural Hoops Podcast Website: http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    Sound Ears Media: https://www.patreon.com/soundearsmedia

    Jordan's Social Handles:

    Twitter- @lowkeyjg
    Facebook- Jordan Grant
    Instagram- @lowkeyjg
    Instagram- @theculturalhoopspodcast

    Jason Lary's Social Handles:

    Instagram- @flythonia
    Twitter- @flythonia
    Facebook- Jason Lary

    Podcast Network: Instagram - @soundears ; Twitter - @soundears_

    Intro by @whenigetfresh

    Music by @SteveWStudio1

    Run of Show:

    NBA Topics:

    · James Harden & Kyrie Irving offseason shenanigans

    · Thoughts on Giannis 5-year $228 million dollar extension to stay in Milwaukee vs. Paul “Playoff P” George 5-year $226 million dollar extension

    · 2020-2021 NBA Season predictions
    o East, West playoff seedings

    o Do Lakers repeat?

    o MVP

    · ROY predictions

    · State of the Atlanta Hawks for 2020-2021 season

    Music Topics:

    · Recent Verzuz: Gucci vs Jeezy

    · Pluto x Baby Pluto album review

    · T.I. - The L.I.B.R.A. album review

    · Top 5 albums of 2020 for Hip-Hop & R

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  • Episdoe 13 | The Catalogue
    2020/08/28

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    On Episode 13 of The Cultural Hoops Podcast my Emerging 100 of Atlanta brother Terrell Thomas stops by the show to give his thoughts on the latest NBA and Hip-Hop/R&B topics! We discuss the outcome of the resumed 2019-2020 NBA season in the historic "bubble"and give our latest predictions on the playoffs as well as our live reaction to the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery & mock draft. On the Hip-Hop/R&B side of the house we dive into the latest Verzuz Battle between 2Chainz & Rick Ross, discuss Drake's new "Laugh Now, Cry Later" single, give our top 10 rappers, and plenty more.

    As always, thank you for listening! If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show in any of the below platforms by clicking the link & rate and/or leave a review (all feedback is welcome). Again I really appreciate all of the support thus far on this podcast journey of mine and I hope you enjoy this episode! Stay tuned for Episode 14 The Cultural Hoops Podcast coming soon.

    Peace&Love

    -JG

    Subscribe to The Cultural Hoops Podcast channel, if you haven't already, on any of the below platforms!

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1enIqj5JcmOWsaW4os0jth

    Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704

    Vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/

    The Cultural Hoops Podcast Website: http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    Jordan's Social Handles:

    Twitter- @lowkeyjg
    Facebook- Jordan Grant
    Instagram- @lowkeyjg
    Instagram- @theculturalhoopspodcast

    Terrell's Social Handles:

    Instagram- @terrell_esq
    Facebook- Terrell Thomas

    Music by @SteveWStudio1

    Run of Show:

    NBA Topics:

    · 2020 Bubble Playoff predictions

    · Thoughts on Bubble Awards

    · NBA Awards Finalists predictions

    · New Orleans Pelicans Alivn Gentry firing; Zion’s future

    · Phoenix Suns bubble showing, Spurs 22-year playoff streak snapped

    · State of the Atlanta Hawks for 2020-2021 season

    · 2020 NBA Draft Lottery

    · 2020 NBA Mock Draft

    Music Topics:

    · Latest Verzuz battle track-by-track review; Rick Ross vs 2 Chainz, J. Cole’s two-pack (“Lewis Street”),

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  • Episode 12 | Weird Times We're In
    2020/06/14

    Rest in Power to Ahmaud Arbery, Breona Taylor, George Floyd, & the many other black kings & queens who's lives' were taken at the hands of the police.

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    On Episode 12 of The Cultural Hoops Podcast my guy Karey Peterson stops by the show to give his thoughts on the latest NBA and Hip-Hop/R&B topics! We discuss the new back-to-play plan for the NBA that was recently approved by the NBPA & owners, the 'Last Dance' documentary, Lil Baby's dominance in 2020 thus far, the Verzuz battles on IG Live, and plenty more.

    As always, thank you for listening! If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show in any of the below platforms by clicking the link & rate and/or leave a review (all feedback is welcome). Again I really appreciate all of the support thus far on this podcast journey of mine and I hope you enjoy this episode! Stay tuned for Episode 13 The Cultural Hoops Podcast coming soon.

    Peace&Love

    -JG

    Subscribe to The Cultural Hoops Podcast channel, if you haven't already, on any of the below platforms!

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1enIqj5JcmOWsaW4os0jth

    Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704

    Vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/

    The Cultural Hoops Podcast Website: http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    Jordan's Social Handles:

    Twitter- @lowkeyjg
    Snapchat- @lowkeyjg
    Facebook- Jordan Grant
    Instagram- @lowkeyjg
    Instagram- @theculturalhoopspodcast

    Karey's Social Handles:

    Instagram- @coachkp_24
    Facebook- Karey Peterson

    Music by @SteveWStudio1

    Run of Show

    NBA Topics:

    · Thoughts on new NBA back-to-play plan and format (being voted on Thursday)

    · Prediction on playoff outcomes and NBA Finals winner

    · NBA Awards predictions

    o MVP

    o ROY

    o Sixth Man of the Year

    o DPOY

    o Most Improved Player of the Year

    o Coach of the Year

    · NIL/NCAA proposal’s affect on high school athletes transition into the G-League as oppose to college/overseas route

    · Last Dance documentary review

    · NBA players’ response to racial injustices

    Music Topics:

    · Lil Baby’s 2020 dominance

    o My Turn Album review

    · DaBaby’s “BLAME IT ON BABY” album review

    · Drake’s “Dark Lane Demo Tapes” album review

    · Future’s “High off Life” album review

    · Gunna’s “WUNNA” album review

    · The Weeknd, PND

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  • Episode 11 (Season 2 Premiere) | The Corona Effect
    2020/03/24

    **Apologies y'all no music featured on this episode :-( **

    We kick off Season 2 of The Cultural Hoops Podcast with Episode 11 and my former Atlanta Hawks colleague Aaron Apodaca (based out of California currently) stops by the show to give his thoughts on the latest NBA and Hip-Hop/R&B topics! We discuss COVID-19's effect on the NBA & sports world, give predictions on where the NBA goes from here post-pandemic, debate Trae vs Luka, discuss the state of Hip-Hop in 2020, albums we're looking forward to this year, and plenty more.

    As always, thank you for listening! If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show in any of the below platforms by clicking the link & rate and/or leave a review (all feedback is welcome). Again I really appreciate all of the support thus far on this podcast journey of mine and I hope you enjoy this episode! Stay tuned for Episode 12 The Cultural Hoops Podcast coming next month.

    Peace&Love

    -JG

    Subscribe to The Cultural Hoops Podcast channel, if you haven't already, on any of the below platforms!

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1enIqj5JcmOWsaW4os0jth

    Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704

    Vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/

    The Cultural Hoops Podcast Website: http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    Jordan's Social Handles:

    Twitter- @lowkeyjg
    Snapchat- @lowkeyjg
    Facebook- Jordan Grant
    Instagram- @lowkeyjg

    Aaron's Social Handles:

    Instagram- @1a_aron

    Run of Show

    NBA Topics:

    · Coronavirus’ impact on NBA & its’ business as a whole

    o Overall thoughts

    o 30-day suspension

    o How long will it last?

    o Still give out NBA Awards?

    · Teams affected by the virus

    o Lakers

    o Boston

    o 76ers

    o Brooklyn

    o Utah

    o Denver

    o Pistons

    · Prediction on what the league does from here post-pandemic?

    o Delete 19-20 season and start fresh?

    o Cut straight to the playoffs?

    o Play out remaining regular season games and playoffs as normal with finals potentially going into July-August

    o What could’ve been?

    § NBA Finals predictions & champion

    § MVP prediction

    · KOBE talk

    · Trae vs Luka debate once & for all

    Music Topics:

    · Favorite artists, albums, etc.

    • Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Bandana
    • Jay Electronica - A Written Testimony

    · State of Hip-Hop in 2020

    • Anticipated albums
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  • Episode 10 | Background Input (Season 1 Finale)
    2020/02/01

    After a :24 second moment of silence for the late great Kobe Bryant, on Episode 10 of The Cultural Hoops Podcast my best friend Rasheed Fischer stops by the show to give his thoughts on the latest NBA and Hip-Hop/R&B topics! We discuss Kobe's impact on the world & where the NBA will go from here, the 2020 NBA All-Star game, Travis Scott's "JACKBOYS" album review, Mac Miller's "Circles" album review, 2020 predictions for Hip-Hop/R&B, and plenty more.

    As always, thank you for listening! If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show via any of the below platforms by clicking the link & rate and/or leave a review (all feedback is welcomed). The video version of this episode will be uploaded to my IGTV (@lowkeyjg) soon so check that out as well once it goes live. Again I really appreciate all of the support thus far on this podcast journey of mine and I hope you enjoy this episode & Season 1! Stay tuned for Episode 11 and Season 2 coming in the next few months as we have some major changes coming to The Cultural Hoops Podcast!

    Peace&Love

    -JG

    Subscribe to The Cultural Hoops Podcast channel, if you haven't already, on any of the below platforms!

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1enIqj5JcmOWsaW4os0jth

    Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704

    Vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/

    The Cultural Hoops Podcast Website: http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    Jordan's Social Handles:

    Twitter- @lowkeyjg
    Snapchat- @lowkeyjg
    Facebook- Jordan Grant
    Instagram- @lowkeyjg

    Rasheed's Social Handles:

    Instagram- @Carpe_Sheediem
    Twitter- @Sheedeaux

    Music by @SteveWStudio1

    Run of Show

    NBA Topics:

    · RIP KOBE BRYANT

    o Where does the NBA go from here?

    · All Star game

    o Thoughts on the starters announced and predictions for reserves?

    o MVP?

    o Dunk Contest? (Players TBA but Dwight confirmed)

    o 3pt Contest winner? (Players TBA but Trae & Luka “invited”)

    · Early 2019-2020 season MVP pick?

    · NBA Finals picks?

    Music Topics:

    · “JACKBOYS” album review

    · Mac Miller’s “Circles” album review

    · Thoughts on 2020 Grammys

    o List of Winners

    · Will 2020 be the year of Roddy Rich?

    · 2020 Hip-Hop/R&B predictions

    o Anticipated albums?

    o Breakout artists?

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  • Episode 9 | All Good Things Must Come To An End
    2019/12/14

    On Episode 9 of The Cultural Hoops Podcast, my old college roommate and good friend of mine Martin Maignan stops in on the show to give his thoughts on the latest NBA and Hip-Hop/R&B topics from the "Chixtape" album review, top 5 rap albums of 2019, PARTYNEXTDOOR's new releases, the LA Lakers hot start, Luka madness, early MVP & finals predictions, and plenty more.

    As always, thank you for listening! If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show in any of the below platforms by clicking the link & rate and/or leave a review (all feedback is welcomed). The video version of this episode will be uploaded to my IGTV (@lowkeyjg) this week so check that out as well once it goes live. Again I really appreciate all of the support thus far on this podcast journey of mine and I hope you enjoy this episode! Stay tuned for Episode 10 coming next month as we round out season 1 of The Cultural Hoops Podcast.

    Peace&Love

    -JG

    Subscribe to The Cultural Hoops Podcast channel, if you haven't already, on any of the below platforms!

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1enIqj5JcmOWsaW4os0jth

    Vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/

    Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704

    The Cultural Hoops Podcast Website: http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    Jordan's Social Handles:

    Twitter- @lowkeyjg
    Snapchat- @lowkeyjg
    Facebook- Jordan Grant
    Instagram- @lowkeyjg

    Martin's Social Handles:

    Instagram- @martinmaignann
    Instagram- @antemeridiemrecords
    Twitter- @ImSoDelly
    YouTube- Velvet Residence

    Run of Show

    Music Topics:

    · “Jesus is King” album review

    · Game “Born To Rap” album review

    · Fabolous “Summertime Shootout 3” album review

    · Dave East “Survival” album review

    · “Chixtape 5” album review

    o Tory or Bryson?

    · Has PND fallen off with latest 2-pack?

    o Loyal

    o The News

    · Thoughts on 2020 Grammy Nominations?

    · Artist of the decade?

    · Anticipated albums for the remainder of 2019?

    o French Montana ”MONTANA”

    o Roddy Rich “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial”

    · Top 5 Albums of the Year…so far?

    NBA Topics:

    · Lakers hot start

    · Luka madness

    · Early MVP pick

    · NBA Finals picks

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  • Episode 8 | Completely Honest
    2019/10/19

    On Episode 8 of The Cultural Hoops Podcast, my guy and former Atlanta Hawks employee Lawrence Delaney stops by the show to dish out some Free Game and give his takes on the latest NBA and Hip-Hop/R&B topics from early MVP predictions, Atlanta Hawks 19-20 season expectations, Da Baby's "KIRK" album, the whole Tekashi 69 scandal, and plenty more.

    As always, thank you for listening! If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show in any of the below platforms by clicking the link & rate and/or leave a review (all feedback is welcomed). The video version of this episode is uploaded to my IGTV (@lowkeyjg) so check that out as well. Again I really appreciate all of the support thus far on this podcast journey of mine and I hope you enjoy this episode! Stay tuned for Episode 9 coming next month as we round out season 1 of The Cultural Hoops Podcast.

    Peace&Love

    -JG

    Subscribe to The Cultural Hoops Podcast channel, if you haven't already, on any of the below platforms!

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1enIqj5JcmOWsaW4os0jth

    Vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/

    Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704

    The Cultural Hoops Podcast Website: http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    Jordan's Social Handles:

    Twitter- @lowkeyjg
    Snapchat- @lowkeyjg
    Facebook- Jordan Grant
    YouTube- The Cultural Hoops Podcast
    Instagram- @lowkeyjg

    Lawrence's Social Handles:

    Instagram- @_kassius
    Instagram- @lawrence_delaney
    Instagram- @degreatmediaco
    Twitter- @__Kassius
    Website- http://lawrence-delaney.com/
    Website- http://degreatmediaco.com/
    YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLVHHVcoaBA&feature=youtu.be

    Run of Show

    NBA Topics:

    · Who will win MVP race?

    · Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz “jumpshots”

    · Best team in the East?

    · Best team in the West?

    · Hawks predictions this season

    · USA finishing 7th place in FIBA World Cup

    Music Topics:

    · DaBaby “KIRK” album

    · Young Thug’s “So Much Fun” album

    · Tekashi 69 scandal

    · Top 50 ATL Rapper List

    · Anticipated albums for the remainder of 2019

    · Album of the Year in first three quarters


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