A Giant Controversy: Is Abdul Carter a Villain? Or a Victim?

A Giant Controversy: Is Abdul Carter a Villain? Or a Victim?

The Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter controversy has become one of the most talked-about NFL stories this off-season. After New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart appeared at a President Donald Trump rally and introduced the President, teammate Abdul Carter publicly voiced his disagreement on social media which sparked a heated debate across sports media. Since then, much of the discussion has centered on whether Carter should have handled the situation privately rather than publicly. But is that criticism fair when the original action that prompted Carter's response was itself a public event? Why are so many media personalities focused on Carter's reaction while giving Dart's decision far less scrutiny? In this episode of Hidden Gems Football, Mike Steph and TheMoJoKing break down the entire situation from every angle. They discuss the public versus private argument, media double standards, athlete political expression, locker room dynamics, and whether the coverage has become overly one-sided. Is Jaxson Dart being treated with kid gloves because of his political affiliation? Is Abdul Carter being unfairly dismissed for expressing his opinion? Or are both players being judged through different lenses depending on who's telling the story? Join the conversation as we examine the facts, challenge the narratives, and discuss one of the most polarizing stories in football today. In this episode on HGF: 0:00 Intro  1:14 A Giant Controversy 3:26 Dart VS Carter: A Double Standard? 4:56 Sides Are Chosen 6:26 Boomer Has A Take 8:53 Eating Off The Culture? 10:43 Carters POV 12:38 J Cole 12 Years Ago 14:14 Myles Garrett To The Rams 15:52 AJ Brown To The Patriots 17:10 The Rams & Patriots Go For It 18:04 Preview Of Our Previews 19:43 The Hidden Gems and more. Thank you for watching. We truly appreciate you! Listen To Mike Steph's Release Here Parts 1, 2 & 3: https://on.soundcloud.com/q7KJkbmTzyvHqAih9 https://on.soundcloud.com/8MHsFMFqAiucg6Kx8 https://on.soundcloud.com/KTDrzEHbuuRShe8H9 Swag: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com/ (Buy yourself an HGF T-shirt......you know you want one!) Hidden Gems Football is a 19 Media Group presentation. Please like, subscribe and tell a friend so they don't boot us! All things Mike Steph: Audio platforms Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/49WaGr5 Spotify: https://bit.ly/43kA2MS Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikestephens__ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donnie.oohh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike__steph/ Email: Donnie.oohh@gmail.com All things TheMoJoKing: Twitter: @APowerMoJo Instagram: themojoking The Hip-Hop Hidden Gems Podcast: solo.to/themojoking Hidden Gems Golf: linktr.ee/Themojoking All things 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com About Us:  19 Media Group is a collection of passionate independent content creators dedicated to storytelling in our own unique ways. We are writers, podcasters and streamers all committed to telling our own stories, from our voices and for our respective communities.  Regardless of your background or walk in life, 19MG is here to share and celebrate your stories. We're all about AMPLIFYING VOICES TOGETHER. Swag: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com/ (Buy yourself an HGF T-shirt......you know you want one!) Hidden Gems Football is a 19 Media Group presentation. Please like, subscribe and tell a friend so they don't boot us! All things Mike Steph: Audio platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/49WaGr5 Spotify: https://bit.ly/43kA2MS Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikestephens__ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donnie.oohh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike__steph/ Email: Donnie.oohh@gmail.com All things TheMoJoKing: Twitter: @APowerMoJo Instagram: themojoking The Hip-Hop Hidden Gems Podcast: solo.to/themojoking Hidden Gems Golf: linktr.ee/Themojoking All things 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/

The NFL Off Season: Post Draft, Jets, Giants, Cardinals & Eagles

The NFL is in its off-season, and so is Hidden Gems Football, but there is so much to talk about. During the spring teams have altered their rosters, and in some cases completely revamped their future outlook.  Mo & Mike are back to talk about the 4 teams  who intrigue them the most after the NFL Draft. Mike Steph turns his eye to both of the New York teams. Meanwhile MoJo has some questions for Arizona and Philadelphia. As always, it's fun. Its fast. And it's Hidden Gems Football    In this episode the HGF will take a look at: 0:00 The Intro 1:24 Four Points of Contention 1:48 The New York Jets Are Ready For Take-Off? 6:37 Will Geno to Sadiq Be A Thing?  7:19 The Mid-Post W/ Desmond Powell on 19 Media Group 8:13 Are The Arizona Cardinals Too Stacked??? 12:23 ExquisiteTravelAndTours_lic 12:40 Are the New York Giants Being Built In Harbaughs Image? 17:40 Gimmick Infringement W/ Brad & Tyler on 19 Media Group  18:09 Are The Philadelphia Eagles Making Lemons Out Of Brown? 21:28 The Outro (And A Preview) 23:31 The Hidden Gems 24:18 An Impromptu Salty Thoughts Of Mike Steph Thank you for watching. We truly appreciate you! Swag: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com/ (Buy yourself an HGF T-shirt......you know you want one!) Hidden Gems Football is a 19 Media Group presentation. Please like, subscribe and tell a friend so they don't boot us! All things Mike Steph: Audio platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/49WaGr5 Spotify: https://bit.ly/43kA2MS Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikestephens__ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donnie.oohh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike__steph/ Email: Donnie.oohh@gmail.com All things TheMoJoKing: Twitter: @APowerMoJo Instagram: themojoking The Hip-Hop Hidden Gems Podcast: solo.to/themojoking Hidden Gems Golf: linktr.ee/Themojoking All things 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/

Super Bowl 60 With Friends (30 plus): Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots

Super Bowl 60 is here! Will the Seahawks keep their momentum going? Are the Patriots ready to start a new dynasty? Who will prevail? We Will soon find out. Hidden Gems Football is here to help you get ready for the big game, and we brought some friends. The Seahawks come in as the favorite, with good reason. They have won 9 straight games and 13 of their last 14.  Meanwhile, the New England Patriots, finished the season with the same record as the Seahawks, but question remains. Some believe that the Patriots are simply a product of their easier schedule. But they have defeated all comers, what more could they do? Talents from all spectrum's of entertainment join the HGF crew to figure out who will win the big game. Lets jump into it, SuperBowl LIX with HGF & Friends: 0:00 The Voice of HGF (Willie Freeman) 1:27 Intro To Super Bowl 60 3:32 Warren Shaw of 19 Media Group 3:48 Mike Stephs 1 Big Thing: Length Does Matter 6:22 Friends 1: Desmond (The Mid-Post) , Emcee Millz (Featured Lyricist), Brad (Gimmick Infringement) 7:40 Super Bowl 60: Spreads, Totals & Injuries 9:18 Friends 2: Jessica (Inclusive Pathways), Patty Honcho (Authentic MC), Luis (Mixed Company Podcast) 10:38 Mike Steph Talks Seattle 13:53 Friends 3: Jabari (Podcaster Producer), Santi (Battle Club Pro Champion), Gerald Brown ( The Bottom Line Sports Show) 14:56 Mo Talks Seahawks 16:31 Friends 4: Ricky (Late Night Lake Show), Agnes & Lisa (Sass n Sips), J Kanizzle (World Changer) 17:49 Mike Steph Talks Patriots 22:32 Friends 5: Leek Litty (Litty TV), Smitty (NY Sports Fanatic), Jared (D. Clarke), Brendan (The Daily Dribble), Larry ( IWA Heavyweight Champion) 24:05 More Talks Patriots 25:39 Friends 6: Kevin (Sports Chasers), John (Chauffer), Stephen (Orlando Magic HQ) 26:36 Mike Steph's Pick 29:22 Friends 7: Chelsee (tinymictalks), Tyler (4AZ), Tiffany (Heart Of Gold), Dill (Twitch Titan) 31:02 Mo's Pick 24:30 Friends 8: Joe (NBS Media), D Skills (Baltimore's Best), Auntie Outside (Jacksonvilles Favorite), Steve "Dunn Deals" Vela 35:18 Props Over Here 40:39 Friends 9: Karmen , Dee L. Smith (The Word Life), Cal (The Nba Baseline)  42:01 The Outro 43:14 The Hidden Karen :) 43:30 The Hidden Gems 44:30 ..... In Honor Of Nikai Lewis  Poll Final Results: Sea: 22 NE: 9 Jags: 1  O-Line: 1? Thank you for watching. We truly appreciate you!  Warren Shaw:  19 Media Group Co-Founder, Host of Dope Interviews & Co-Host of the NBA Baseline  IG @shawsports   @19mediagroup   Desmond Powell The Mid-Post Podcast on 19 Media Group.  IG: @Desmondpowell_  @desmondpowellH2DG   Emcee_Millz All Features Half Price in February IG: @Emcee_Millz  @emceemillz   Emceemillz.bandcamp.com Brad Winchester (with Freya) Co-Host of The Gimmick Infringement Podcast The man never stops creating or inspiring. IG: @therealwinduster gimmickinfringementpod.com Jessica Winchester Host of Inclusive Pathways Podcast Exploring the heart of disability inclusion  @inclusive-pathways   Patty Honcho Authentic MC IG:  @pattyhoncho4143   X: Patty_Honcho Tik Tok: Patty_Honcho pattyhoncho.bandcamp.com/album/the-black-madonna-piece-2 Luis Montemayor Co-Host of The Mixed Company Podcast IG:  @MixedCoPodcast   Jabari A Davis Producer of the Mixed Company Podcast IG:@Jabariadavis Jorge Santi Head coach the Fall Out Shelter  New York City Battle Club Pro franchise Champion @innercity_santi IG: @bcpfos  @BattleClubPro   Gerald Brown The Bottom Line Sports Show IG: @gbrownsports Ricky Host of The Late Night Lake Show TheDailyDribble.com IG: @hey.rickyb Agnes & Lisa Co-hosts of the Sass n Sips Podcast  @sassnsipspodcast   www.sassnsips.com JKanizzle:  Multi-Genre Producer IG @jkanizzle Charity Link: https://camba.org/ Leak Litty https://linktr.ee/littytv?utm_source=linktree_profile_share Smitty from the Group Home New York Sports Fanatic IG: @bigant1215 Jared (D. Clarke) Brendan thedailydribble.com @itsdribbles Larry Anderson IWA Heavy Weight Champion IG: larryanderson_89  @LarryAnderson89    @IntenseWrestlingActionLLC   Kevin L Warren Host & Creator of The Sports Chaser Podcast Youtube:  @sportschasersmediagroup   Sportschaserpodcast.net John Hazel Chauffer (Atlanta) 678 935 8935 Stephen Cameron Orlando Magic HQ Twitter: @StephenMagicHQ  @OrlandoMagicHQ   Chelsee Host of Tiny Mic Talks 19 Media Group Intern IG @tinymictalks Tyler McDowell-Blanken 1/2 of the Gimmick Infringement Podcast.  Host of the 4 AZ podcast IG: @tylerjmcdowell  @4AZteach   Tiffany Great friend, beautiful soul.  IG @tiffanyl392 Dill Twitch Streamer (Monday & Tuesday 530 pm) Twitch: @dillthrill IG: Dillthrills Joe Cardoso Team NBS Media IG: @cardoso.joe301 IG: @teamnbsmedia @teamnbsmedia D Skillz Harris Baltimore MC; DBL IG: @dskillzharris IG: @dblrecords2020 Auntie Outside aka Ms. Thrifty Rose Podcaster and uniter of people.  IG: @auntieoutside Steve "Dunn Dealz" Vela IG: I_em_steve Karmen Sweet Soul Charity: Esperanzaveterans.org Derick L Smith Enigmatic, Intelligent & Loyal to the core.  IG: dlsthegiantkillah youtube.com/wordlife1 Cal Lee Co-host of The NBA Baseline Podcast IG: @gamefacelee Special guest: Karen IG: kdal.24 Hidden Gems Football is a 19 Media Group presentation. 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The Super Bowl Part 1: The Lighter Brighter Side of It All

It's almost time for the biggest sporting event of the year, The Super Bowl. And it's almost time for Hidden Gems Football biggest event of the year, it's Super Bowl W/ Friends episode. That is the episode where not only do we give our own predictions and favorite prop bets, but we get the talented people around us to offer their opinions as well. But before we get serious, it's time to have a little bit of fun. The Lighter Brighter side of the things happening around the Super Bowl.  It's fun. It's light. It's Hidden Gems Football. On this episode of HGF: 0:00 The Intro (Lets Have Some Fun) 1:41 Exquisite Travel & Tours (exquisitetravelandtour.com) 1:59 Sports Doctor Street Fight! 5:48 Real Champions Never Die! 9:30 Introducing "The Mid-Post w/ Desmond Powell on 19 Media Group 10:26 Not These ^#@# Again....smh 10:46 New York Fans Rejoice! 13:27 Mike Steph Questions the Celebration 17:37 Shout Out To The Neeeeew! ( @LarryAnderson89  ) 18:38 The Outro 19:25 The Hidden Gems Thank you for listening. We truly appreciate you! Swag: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com/ (Buy yourself an HGF T-shirt......you know you want one!) Hidden Gems Football is a 19 Media Group presentation. Please like, subscribe and tell a friend so they don't boot us! All things Mike Steph: Audio platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/49WaGr5 Spotify: https://bit.ly/43kA2MS Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikestephens__ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donnie.oohh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike__steph/ Email: Donnie.oohh@gmail.com All things TheMoJoKing: Twitter: @APowerMoJo Instagram: themojoking The Hip-Hop Hidden Gems Podcast: solo.to/themojoking Hidden Gems Golf: linktr.ee/Themojoking All things 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/

NFC Championship Game: Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks

Who will represent the National Football Conference in this years SuperBowl? We head to Seattle to find out. The #5 seed Los Angeles Rams will head to Lumen Field to face the #1 seed Seattle Seahawks. The Rams are coming off a dramatic game against the Chicago Bears that was decided in overtime. It wasn't the dynamic offensive victory performance that the Rams had shown off earlier in the season, but it was enough to win the game and move on. It was the first game this season that Stafford hadn't thrown a touchdown, and star wide receiver Puka Nacua had a pedestrian 56 yards in the victory.  However the Rams defense came up big with a late interception in OT. Meanwhile, Seattle absolutely destroyed the 49ers. The game was a rematch from the regular season finale which Seattle had also won in dominant fashion. Seattle's defense seems to be locked in, as they have been all season. However it's the ground game which has taken a step up in recent weeks. Kenneth Walker has had 97 or more yards in 3 of his last 4 games.  These 2 teams split their regular season match up. This rubber match will decide the NFC champion. Mike and Mo have some ideas on how they expect this game to play out. But the do not agree this week! On this episode of HGF: 0:00 The Intro to Los Angeles vs Seattle 1:44 Mike Steph Talks Seahawks 4:12 Mike Steph Talks Rams 6:44 Mike Stephs' Selection 8:01 Mo Talks Rams/Seahawks 9:20 Mo's Selection 9:50 Our Records & Outro 12:04 The Hidden Gems Thank you for listening. We truly appreciate you! Swag: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com/ (Buy yourself an HGF T-shirt......you know you want one!) Hidden Gems Football is a 19 Media Group presentation. Please like, subscribe and tell a friend so they don't boot us! All things Mike Steph: Audio platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/49WaGr5 Spotify: https://bit.ly/43kA2MS Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikestephens__ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donnie.oohh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike__steph/ Email: Donnie.oohh@gmail.com All things TheMoJoKing: Twitter: @APowerMoJo Instagram: themojoking The Hip-Hop Hidden Gems Podcast: solo.to/themojoking Hidden Gems Golf: linktr.ee/Themojoking All things 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/