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Off the Ball Podcast

Off the Ball Podcast

By Chris Lebron

NYC! The hottest new sports podcast out! Hosted by Chris Lebron. On the podcast I will give my opinion on the world of sports and have some of the best sports minds on the pod! Enjoy the show!!

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Episode 30- Guest Jonathan Macri of KnicksFilmSchool, host of KFS podcast and Knicks Sports Illustrated

Off the Ball Podcast Feb 26, 2020

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Episode 54- NBA Draft Prospect Lesley Varner II from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Episode 54- NBA Draft Prospect Lesley Varner II from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

On the latest NBA Draft prospect profile I have  Lesley Varner forward from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on the podcast! We talk about his transition from high school to college and his decision to attend Texas Rio Grande Valley. We talk about his growth as a player throughout his collegiate career and how tough it was when he heard the news about the college season being cancelled. We get into much more and have a real cool conversation! Hope you enjoy the podcast and make sure to follow Lesley and his journey to getting drafted!!

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Jun 11, 202023:29
🔥Episode 53🔥With Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.

🔥Episode 53🔥With Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.

On the latest episode I get into the Knicks and NBA return with Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic. He covers the Knicks and the NBA for the Athletic. We talk about the Knicks plan for the offseason with Leon Rose taking over. We also talk about the possibility of Tibbs becoming the coach and if that would work. We also talk NBA return and what scenario is best for the NBA for the playoffs. A lot more great conversation we had so make sure to listen and subscribe! Enjoy the show and make sure to follow Mike on twitter and subscribe to the athletic!
Jun 03, 202038:37
Episode 52- Guest/Cris from Bleed Blue and Orange Podcast

Episode 52- Guest/Cris from Bleed Blue and Orange Podcast

On the latest episode of the pod my man Cris from the Blue and Orange podcast joins the show! We talk NBA return and what playoff system would we like to see. We dive into our Knicks and talk about the season and what to expect from Leon Rose this off season. We get into much more Knicks talk and what we like to see changed for the team. Enjoy the podcast everyone!

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May 30, 202059:35
Episode 51- NBA Draft Prospect Interview with Eugene German of Northern Illinois

Episode 51- NBA Draft Prospect Interview with Eugene German of Northern Illinois

On the latest episode I interview Northern Illinois all time leading scorer and 1st team All-MAC  guard Eugene German. We talk about only receiving 1 scholarship out of HS and going  from getting a few minutes his Fr year to avg 20 plus for the next 3 years and becoming NIUs all time leading scorer and the 1st person in school history to reach 2,000 points. We also talk NBA Draft and how that process is going along for him! Enjoy the latest episode and hope to have on more NBA draft prospects in t he future!! Enjoy!

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May 22, 202030:38
EPISODE #50! MY guest is NBA Draft Prospect and the NCAA Leader in Blocks per game FIU Big Man Osasu Osaghae

EPISODE #50! MY guest is NBA Draft Prospect and the NCAA Leader in Blocks per game FIU Big Man Osasu Osaghae

On this special 50th episode I have special guest NBA Draft Prospect and the NCAA Leader in Blocks per game FIU Big Man Osasu Osaghae on the podcast. We get into his journey from walk-on to gaining a scholarship and then leading the country in block per game along with C-USA player of the Year! We dive into his process of preparing for the NBA draft and how the coronavirus has affected his preparation for the draft. We talk about a few more things and just have a great conversation. Rooting for Osasu big time , his story is amazing. Enjoy the podcast everyone! 

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May 20, 202022:02
Episode 49- Guest/ Josh from The Benchwarmers and Burners Podcast

Episode 49- Guest/ Josh from The Benchwarmers and Burners Podcast

On the latest episode my man Josh from Vegas joins the show and we get into a various of topics including will we ever see a NBA team in Vegas? How will sports look like with or without fans? We also get into his Dolphins and the progression they have made in the last 2 years! So much more we get into in this episode so sit back and enjoy another episode of the Off The Ball Podcast!!!

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May 18, 202001:03:58
Episode 48- Guest/ Mo Murphy host of UpNFlamez

Episode 48- Guest/ Mo Murphy host of UpNFlamez

On the latest episode I finally link up with MO Murphy and have a real dope conversation about his Cowboys,Heat and THE Ohio State Buckeyes (Man I Still can't get over that 2002 NC game as a Miami fan) . We talk about Dak and what the future is for him, also talk about the latest Ohio State season and how Justin Fields looked in year 1 as the starter and also about the Heat season and how they surprised everyone. We get into more detail in these discussions! Make sure you take a listen to this show cause it was a another fun show! Enjoy!

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May 17, 202001:04:50
Episode 47- 2012 NBA Redraft show with my guest Kenneth from Shooters Shoot Basketball Pod

Episode 47- 2012 NBA Redraft show with my guest Kenneth from Shooters Shoot Basketball Pod

2012 NBA REDRAFT SHOW ALERT!!!!! I'm back with another NBA redraft episode and this time i'm tackling the 2012 NBA draft and my guest for the show is my man Kenneth from the Shooters Shoot Basketball Pod. We redo this draft and have some guys who went really late in the draft moved up alot! Who goes #1?Which top 5 picks get left off the draft? We get into so much on this show. We even dive into when we think sports will be back and I find out that Kenneth also loves the Duke Blue Devils!!!!!! So sit back and enjoy another great show! 

Shooters Shoot Basketball Pod- https://twitter.com/shooters_pod Off The Ball Links Available Here-  https://allmylinks.com/poppalebron25

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May 15, 202001:11:60
Episode 46- Guest Jeff Hunt Host of the Jeff Needs Help Podcast

Episode 46- Guest Jeff Hunt Host of the Jeff Needs Help Podcast

On the latest episode my guest Jeff Hunt and I discuss all things Ohio State football,Chicago Bulls, Miami Dolphins and the Chicago Cubs. We dive into each one of his beloved teams and see how he likes how those teams are moving forward. We talk about the cubs finally winning the World Series in 16 and how that moment was . We also talk about the NCAA and how kids should be making money off there likeness. We have a fun discussion about so much more so listen and enjoy the show! 

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May 14, 202001:18:37
Episode 45- Guest/ Barry and Craig from It’s a Hard Knicks Life Podcast

Episode 45- Guest/ Barry and Craig from It’s a Hard Knicks Life Podcast

On the latest episode Barry and Craig from It’s a Hard Knicks Life Podcast join the podcast!! We discuss the all things New York Knicks like who should be the next coach, who should they draft, Charles Oakley's and much much more! These guys were a blast and definitely a must listen to. Enjoy the pod!

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May 12, 202001:05:57
Episode 44- Guest/ Roland Lazenby Author of “Michael Jordan, The Life”
May 08, 202054:09
Episode 43- NBA Draft and NBA Talk with Corey Tulaba Hoops content creator/creative director for HardwoodHerald.com
Apr 30, 202059:11
Episode 42- 2015 NBA ReDraft with MONDO!
Apr 28, 202056:20
Episode 41- Last Dance and NFL Draft talk with Mondo!
Apr 28, 202057:44
Episode 40- NBA and Knicks Talk with Emmy Award Winner Tommy Dee
Apr 21, 202057:42
Episode 39- 2013 NBA Re-Draft With Nate n Phil of HoopScoop

Episode 39- 2013 NBA Re-Draft With Nate n Phil of HoopScoop

Special Announcement! I've officially joined TheBrkdwnsports!!! I'm really excited about the next step for the podcast!!! Check them out

https://www.thebrkdwnsports.com/

https://twitter.com/the_BRKDWN

On the latest episode Nate, Phil and myself dive into the vaunted 2013 NBA Draft and Re-draft the 13 class from 1st pick till pick 15(Anthony Bennett doesn't get drafted spoiler). We get into the picks and even compare this draft class to the 2020 NBA draft. Great conversation with these guys so go and enjoy the podcast! (Anthony Bennett is really bad at basketball)

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Apr 13, 202049:32
Episode 38- Guest/ Johnny from Knicks Rewind Podcast
Apr 07, 202050:29
Episode 37- Guest/ Ryan Roberts from NFL Draft Bible Part 2
Mar 31, 202001:16:54
Episode 36- Guest/ Ryan Roberts from NFL Draft Bible Part 1
Mar 25, 202052:21
Episode 35 Fantasy Football Edition - Guest/ Steven Pintado of The Fantasy Coaches Podcast
Mar 23, 202001:06:08
Episode 34- Guest/ NBA Draft expert Ethan Piechota of Prospect Podcast
Mar 18, 202001:25:53
Episode 33- Guest-Robbie Founder of Rumboyz Fantasy Network
Mar 13, 202001:22:34
Episode 32- Mondo is back!!
Mar 10, 202001:05:42
Episode 31- Guest / Jeremiah Dominguez former Big Sky Conference POTY (08) from Portland State
Mar 07, 202001:03:38
Episode 30- Guest Jonathan Macri of KnicksFilmSchool, host of KFS podcast and Knicks Sports Illustrated
Feb 26, 202045:26
Episode 29- Mondo is back again!!
Feb 25, 202057:23
Episode 28- Guest/Robin Lundberg of Sports Illustrated
Feb 25, 202016:20
Episode 27- NBA IS BACK!!
Feb 21, 202050:32
Episode 26- Guest/ NBA Draft Analyst and former NBA Agent Matt Babcock of BabcockHoops
Feb 13, 202035:42
Episode 25- My guest Julian “Ju-Ju” Martinez joins the podcast
Feb 12, 202001:37:52
Episode 24- Mondo is BACK!
Feb 04, 202001:26:39
Episode 23- My guest Josh Jacobs joins me!!!

Episode 23- My guest Josh Jacobs joins me!!!

On the latest episode my guest the very talented Josh Jacobs joins me as we talk about Kobe Bryant passing and what he meant to us. We also discuss who's on our Mt Rushmore and talk about our sad sad sad Knicks. 

Follow Josh Jacobs at:

Instagram: @WhoisJoshJacobs

Twitter: @WhoisJoshJacobs

Youtube.com/Whoisjoshjacobs

Soundcloud.com/WhoisJoshJacobs

Apple Music and Spotify : Josh Jacobs 

Jan 31, 202001:38:05
Episode 22- Remembering Kobe Bryant with Jay Stephens & Chris Powell

Episode 22- Remembering Kobe Bryant with Jay Stephens & Chris Powell

On this episode we look back at the career of the late great Kobe Bryant and reflect on the impact he had on us. R.I.P Kobe Bryant !

Social Media Links 

Chris-www.facebook.com/OffTheBallPod twitter.com/RealLebron89 twitter.com/OffTheBallPod www.instagram.com/offtheballpod   

Jay-https://anchor.fm/jaystephenspodcast Twitter: @dr_jay25 Instagram: @jaystephenspodcast  

Chris Powell- https://couchcoachlive.podbean.com/ https://twitter.com/couchcoachlive

Jan 29, 202001:13:54
Zion is HERE!!!

Zion is HERE!!!

A brief summary on Zion Williamson debut vs San Antonio and what to expect from now on!
Jan 23, 202009:30
Episode 21- I'm talking with my guest Mondo about the league and his beloved BK Nets

Episode 21- I'm talking with my guest Mondo about the league and his beloved BK Nets

I'm talking with my guest Mondo about all things NBA and about his beloved BK Nets and what he expects from them for the rest of the year.

Jan 17, 202001:09:54
Episode 20- Talking NBA Rumors and Knicks progression.

Episode 20- Talking NBA Rumors and Knicks progression.

I'm talking about the latest NBA rumors around the NBA and also about my NY Knicks!

Jan 06, 202047:52
Episode 19- Best of the 2010's !

Episode 19- Best of the 2010's !

I'm discussing the best players, teams and moments of the decade and what to expect for the show for 2020!

Dec 29, 201936:29
Episode 18- FIRE EVERYONE (KNICKS RANT Pt 2)

Episode 18- FIRE EVERYONE (KNICKS RANT Pt 2)

Another rant on the trash that is the New York Knicks!!!!! I'm done!!!!!!!!

Dec 04, 201922:04
Episode 17- Knicks keep losing 🙃

Episode 17- Knicks keep losing 🙃

I’m talking about the Knicks struggles AGAIN! And other surprises in the NBA. And about how the Knicks suck!
Nov 25, 201931:12
Episode 16- KNICKS RANT!!!!!!

Episode 16- KNICKS RANT!!!!!!

I'm talking about the garbage that is the New York Knicks and how they kill me every night. 

Nov 07, 201928:36
Episode 15- 2019/20 NBA PREVIEW SHOW!!!!!

Episode 15- 2019/20 NBA PREVIEW SHOW!!!!!

I'm talking my 2019/20 NBA predictions!!!!!!!!

Oct 20, 201956:29
Episode 14- I'M BACK

Episode 14- I'M BACK

I'm back after a little hiatus! I'm talking NY Hoops. Who runs NY? Knicks? Nets? Expectations on both teams this year and what to expect for the future of both teams
Oct 12, 201932:06
Episode 13- KD/Kyrie go to BROOKLYN and the Knicks break our hearts again.

Episode 13- KD/Kyrie go to BROOKLYN and the Knicks break our hearts again.

KD/Kyrie are heading to BROOKLYN and the Knicks break our hearts again. Why did KD/kyrie spurn the Knicks and choose BK instead? What happens now with the Knicks and does BK run New York now?

Jul 01, 201939:46
Episode 12\u000A- More free agent talk!!

Episode 12\u000A- More free agent talk!!

NBA free agency
Jun 27, 201926:29
Episode 11- NBA FREE AGENT FRENZY!!!!!!

Episode 11- NBA FREE AGENT FRENZY!!!!!!

I talk upcoming NBA FREE AGENCY. KD/Kyrie to the NETS? Knicks off-season if they miss on everyone. Where will FAs sign? 

Jun 24, 201931:42
Episode 10- Breaking News KD Tears Achilles

Episode 10- Breaking News KD Tears Achilles

KD Torn Achilles is confrimed!! What happens in free agency now? Will the NBA Finals reach a game 7? Will Kyrie go to BK?  

Jun 12, 201923:31
Epsiode 9- Which rookie Qb is in the best situation? Murray? Jones? Haskins? Lock?

Epsiode 9- Which rookie Qb is in the best situation? Murray? Jones? Haskins? Lock?

In the latest episode I talk 2019 Qbs and which QB has the best chance to succeed and does the Daniel Jones pick justify not taking a QB in last yrs draft.

May 01, 201927:58
Episode 8 NFL draft

Episode 8 NFL draft

In episode 8 I talk NFL DRAFT!!!!!!!! Giants taking Daniel Jones and my reaction. NBA 2nd Rd has started who sill advance to the conference finals?? Lastly I talk MLB and how they're marketing their stars. 

Apr 29, 201935:11
Episode 7 (RIP NIPSEY HUSSLE)

Episode 7 (RIP NIPSEY HUSSLE)

RIP NIPSEY! On the latest episode I talk March Madness and Duke losing. What's next for Zion? NBA talk and heavy NFL Draft news and my thoughts on it. 

Apr 03, 201945:40
Episode 6

Episode 6

I talk the wild weekend in march madness for DUKE, MLB being back and my predictions, NBA talk and much more. 

Mar 27, 201958:55