The Section 357 Show: The Ball Street Journal

Ep. 353 Conquering Corona & 2020 Vision

We're back for a special episode! Unprecedented times create remarkable opportunities, and we couldn't think of a better time to bring the Section 357 Show back from hiatus than during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a moment where there's no live sports around the world, we breakdown how we ended up in this historic moment, the response and shift to a digital culture for both sports and Hip-Hop, and how we all move forward from here. This is still "Sports Without Borders"...

Ep. 352 Keeth Smart on RXACTIVE, Sports Fashion Technology, and the Knicks

Keeth Smart--our favorite Olympic medalist--drops by on this episode of the Section 357 Show to talk about his new venture, RXACTIVE, a sports fashion technology company. Keeth gives some insight on starting the company, tending to the business of raising money and product development, and comparing this process to his training for the Olympics. Lastly, we couldn't let Keeth go without discussing his beloved Knicks and what hip-hop music he's digging these days. This was a great show! For more sports and hip-hop conversation, visit: http://section357.com http://twitter.com/Section357

Ep. 351 Late Summer Grab Bag: Fantasy vs. Madden, Straight Outta Compton, Hip-Hop Anniversaries

In this episode of the Section 357 Show, Floyd and Big Shot Ron discuss the recent N.W.A Biopic "Straight Outta Compton", the impact of Fantasy Football on the Madden video game franchise, and highlight the recent practice of celebrating Hip-Hop album anniversaries. Segment 1: - Did "Straight Outta Compton" really capture the essence of N.W.A? - How wide was the audience's age range? - How would "Straight Outta Compton" been produced had it been told from MC Ren and Yella's perspective, instead of Dr. Dre and Ice Cube? - Did the movie go too easy on Jerry Heller? Segment 2: - As Hip-Hop matures, how are we celebrating classic albums? - How has the notion of a "classic" album changed in the current single/mixtape culture? - Is there money to be made in celebrating these anniversaries? Segment 3: - Is Fantasy Football stealing the thunder of the Madden video game? - How has Madden changed its marketing approach? Does it make sense? - Can EA Sports realistically improve the Madden video game franchise? - How important is gambling to this discussion? For more sports and hip-hop conversation, visit: http://section357.com http://twitter.com/Section357

Ep. 350 Drake and Meek Mill: Beef, Well Done?

In this episode of the Section 357 Show, we cover the motivations, accusations, and conversations surrounding the beef between Drake and Meek Mill. Rarely in hip-hop has the discord between two artists spilled over into pop culture in this way, with brands, celebrities, and athletes all weighing in on the matter. With that in mind, Big Shot Ron and Floyd addressed the key issues surrounding this moment and its aftermath. What precipitated Meek Mill’s initial Twitter rant? What “unofficial” protocol was breached? What role does Nicki Minaj play? Where does Drake’s diss response compare to other moments in hip-hop history? How has Social Media affected anticipated response times? What were some of the best Social Media memes? Did Drake pick an easy target in Meek Mill? What should Rick Ross do? What does Meek Mill's career look like going forward? For more sports and hip-hop conversation, visit: http://section357.com http://twitter.com/Section357

Episode 349: The NBA Offseason Buffet

With the NBA in its post-draft/free agency period, Big Shot Ron and Floyd decide to have a 2nd (or 3rd) helping of NBA conversation at the family BBQ to address some pressing questions around the structure and state of the league heading into next season. Can the NBA improve it's draft coverage by finally embracing social media the right way? Did the Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls really improve or fall behind by default? Will Emmanuel Mudiay be a trendsetter in the high-school-to-overseas basketball route? Is Sam Dekker really the 2nd best player in this draft? If answering those questions wasn't enough, the guys shine a light on how the Golden State Warriors are built for the long-term, and how the NBA's star players are exerting control over the financial machine of the league. Lastly, with the Pistons, Lakers, Knicks, and 76ers in such dire straits as franchises, which franchise bounces back to prominence first? The answer might surprise you. (Hint: It's not the Knicks. Obviously.) For more sports and hip-hop conversation, visit: http://section357.com http://twitter.com/Section357