The Cultural Hoops Podcast

Episode 15 | Can't Talk About That

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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1enIqj5JcmOWsaW4os0jth] Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704] Vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/ [https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/] The Cultural Hoops Podcast Website: http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ [http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/] Sound Ears Media: https://www.patreon.com/soundearsmedia [https://www.patreon.com/soundearsmedia] Jordan's Social Handles: Twitter- @lowkeyjg [https://twitter.com/LowKeyJG] Facebook- Jordan Grant [https://www.facebook.com/jordan.grant.9250] Instagram- @lowkeyjg [https://www.instagram.com/lowkeyjg/] Instagram- @theculturalhoopspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/theculturalhoopspodcast/] Roni's Social Handles: Instagram- @greeneyezzz [https://www.instagram.com/greeneyezzz/] Twitter- @ronicree [https://twitter.com/ronicree] Facebook- Roni Cree [https://www.facebook.com/ronicree] https://www.facebook.com/karey.peterson.5 Podcast Network: Instagram - @soundears [https://www.instagram.com/soundears/] ; Twitter - @soundears_ [https://twitter.com/soundears_] Intro by @whenigetfresh [https://www.instagram.com/whenigetfresh/] Music by @SteveWStudio1 [https://www.instagram.com/stevewstudio1/] Run of Show: NBA Topics: ·      2021 NBA All-Star Game ·      2021 Rising Stars roster [https://www.nba.com/news/2021-rising-stars-roster-announced] ·      Mid-season Awards ·      Atlanta Dream’s new ownership group [https://www.nba.com/news/atlanta-dreams-sale-unanimously-approved-by-wnba-nba-bogs] ·      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 [https://news.adidas.com/originals/icy-park--the-third-ivy-park-collection-with-beyonc-/s/51b7087b-a661-406a-9b0e-9274acb3a752] ·      2021 GRAMMYs predictions [https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2021-grammys-complete-nominees-list#7] ·      Verzuz battles we NEED ·      Anticipated albums of 2021

Episdoe 14 | Karma

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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1enIqj5JcmOWsaW4os0jth] Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704] Vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/ [https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/] The Cultural Hoops Podcast Website: http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ [http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/] Sound Ears Media: https://www.patreon.com/soundearsmedia [https://www.patreon.com/soundearsmedia] Jordan's Social Handles: Twitter- @lowkeyjg [https://twitter.com/LowKeyJG] Facebook- Jordan Grant [https://www.facebook.com/jordan.grant.9250] Instagram- @lowkeyjg [https://www.instagram.com/lowkeyjg/] Instagram- @theculturalhoopspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/theculturalhoopspodcast/] Jason Lary's Social Handles: Instagram- @flythonia [https://www.instagram.com/flythonia/] Twitter- @flythonia [https://twitter.com/flythonia] Facebook- Jason Lary [https://www.facebook.com/jason.lary.7549] https://www.facebook.com/karey.peterson.5 Podcast Network: Instagram - @soundears [https://www.instagram.com/soundears/] ; Twitter - @soundears_ [https://twitter.com/soundears_] Intro by @whenigetfresh [https://www.instagram.com/whenigetfresh/] Music by @SteveWStudio1 [https://www.instagram.com/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 [https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/9487314/gucci-mane-jeez-verzuz-scorecard] ·      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

Episdoe 13 | The Catalogue

Make sure you're registered to vote HERE [https://iwillvote.com/]. Click HERE [https://www.ballotready.org/] to learn more about the candidates in your local elections. On Episode 13 of The Cultural Hoops Podcast my Emerging 100 of Atlanta [https://emerging100atl.org/] 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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1enIqj5JcmOWsaW4os0jth] Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704] Vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/ [https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/] The Cultural Hoops Podcast Website: http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ [http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/] Jordan's Social Handles: Twitter- @lowkeyjg [https://twitter.com/LowKeyJG] Facebook- Jordan Grant [https://www.facebook.com/jordan.grant.9250] Instagram- @lowkeyjg [https://www.instagram.com/lowkeyjg/] Instagram- @theculturalhoopspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/theculturalhoopspodcast/] Terrell's Social Handles: Instagram- @terrell_esq [https://www.instagram.com/terrell_esq/] Facebook- Terrell Thomas [https://www.facebook.com/terrell.thomas.33234] https://www.facebook.com/karey.peterson.5 Music by @SteveWStudio1 [https://www.instagram.com/stevewstudio1/] Run of Show: NBA Topics: ·      2020 Bubble Playoff [https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-playoffs-bracket-2020-standings-projections/15owf3ue8ug1g12k7jgud2b11w] predictions ·      Thoughts on Bubble Awards [https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2020/08/nba-announces-all-bubble-awards.html] ·      NBA Awards Finalists [https://www.nba.com/nbaawards/2020?collection=news] 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 [https://www.nba.com/draft/2020/draft-order] ·      2020 NBA Mock Draft [https://www.nbadraft.net/nba-mock-drafts/] Music Topics: ·      Latest Verzuz battle track-by-track review; Rick Ross vs 2 Chainz [https://pitchfork.com/news/2-chainz-and-rick-ross-verzuz-battle-heres-what-happened/], J. Cole’s two-pack (“Lewis Street”),

Episode 12 | Weird Times We're In

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. Make sure you're registered to vote HERE [https://iwillvote.com/]. Click HERE [https://www.ballotready.org/] to learn more about the candidates in your local elections. 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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1enIqj5JcmOWsaW4os0jth] Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704] Vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/ [https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/] The Cultural Hoops Podcast Website: http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ [http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/] Jordan's Social Handles: Twitter- @lowkeyjg [https://twitter.com/LowKeyJG] Snapchat- @lowkeyjg Facebook- Jordan Grant [https://www.facebook.com/jordan.grant.9250] Instagram- @lowkeyjg [https://www.instagram.com/lowkeyjg/] Instagram- @theculturalhoopspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/theculturalhoopspodcast/] Karey's Social Handles: Instagram- @coachkp_24 [https://www.instagram.com/coachkp_24/] Facebook- Karey Peterson [https://www.facebook.com/karey.peterson.5] Music by @SteveWStudio1 [https://www.instagram.com/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

Episode 11 (Season 2 Premiere) | The Corona Effect

**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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1enIqj5JcmOWsaW4os0jth] Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hoops-podcast/id1459715704] Vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/ [https://vurbl.com/station/9wvc1aVCoc7/] The Cultural Hoops Podcast Website: http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ [http://tchpodcast.buzzsprout.com/] Jordan's Social Handles: Twitter- @lowkeyjg [https://twitter.com/LowKeyJG] Snapchat- @lowkeyjg Facebook- Jordan Grant [https://www.facebook.com/jordan.grant.9250] Instagram- @lowkeyjg [https://www.instagram.com/lowkeyjg/] Aaron's Social Handles: Instagram- @1a_aron [https://www.instagram.com/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