The Free Smoke Podcast

The fellas, are back after a brief hiatus. They catch up on where they have been and also some much needed NBA conversations around trades. free agency and more!! 

S2. Ep.5: The fellas chime in on the ongoing criticism surrounding Russell Westbrook and whether or not it's fair for fans to openly disrespect athletes, without any consequences. They also weigh in on the Ben Simmons and James Harden trade, giving their opinions on which team actually won the trade. Tensions start to flare when Alger and Keem get into a heated discussion about if KD is capable of leading the Nets to the Eastern Conference Finals, without a healthy Ben and a part time Kyrie Irving.  

S2. Ep. 4: The fellas revisit the Mental Health discussion by taking a deeper dive into the topic. They breakdown the true meaning of what mental health is and what it typically looks like for men, on a daily basis. They also express their own personal experiences and issues, as well as explain how they've learned to manage their own emotions. 

S2 Ep.3: Is social media creating a negative impact on society? The fellas weigh in on the pros and cons of having unlimited access to the world. They also explain how living in the social media era has birthed the desire for instant gratification. 

S2 Episode 2: What is Free Smoke without a little sports talk? In this back to back episode, the fellas give their Super Bowl 56 outcome predictions and discuss the underachieving Los Angeles Lakers. The crew also chimes in on the most exciting NBA teams to watch this year, along with giving their all-time NBA starting five. 

S2 Episode 1: After a successful first season, the Free Smoke Crew is back with more smoke. Kicking off the first episode with their goals for 2023, expectations for season 2, and why Keem believes all parents should teach their kids to say, "I don't know this motherf*cker." 

Season Finale NBA Ep.13: On part 2 of the Season Finale, the guys revisit a much needed sports discussion. They converse on the outcome of the NBA Finals, the future of the NBA, trade deadlines, top 5 teams for the East/West Conferences, and their most influential NBA players growing up. 

Season 1 Finale: On part 1 of the Season Finale, the FreeSmoke crew wrap up a successful season one. They discuss their favorite episodes, the endless support from their listeners, embarking on the podcast journey, and the possibilities of a season two. 

Ep. 11: On part 2 of the "Managing Relationships" segment, the crew dives into a raw and more personal discussion. They express having to cut off family members, dealing with unrealistic expectations when it comes to friendships, and not allowing social media to determine the authenticity of a friendship. 

Ep. 10: The Free Smoke crew is back with a heavy episode as they break down the dynamics of maintaining a friendship. The fellas channel their own personal experiences while discussing the levels of friendship, how to manage them, and having to let go of "day 1s."

Ep. 9: The fellas discuss the first round of the NBA Playoffs and the shocking downfall of the reigning defending champions. They express their excitement for the future of the NBA and the young upcoming talent, while giving their updated predictions for the 2021 NBA Finals. Things tend to get a little intense between Akeem and Trey when the topic shifts to the legacy of Lebron James and if his efforts were truly enough to keep his team's championship hopes alive. The crew also indulge in the conversation of whether or not African Americans are getting a fair shake when it comes to more management opportunities around the league. 

Ep 8: On this episode, the fellas talk about the importance and benefits of investing in your vision. They each share personal accounts on how they've become fully invested in themselves, in order to fulfill their passion. 

Ep.7: Happy Mother's Day! The crew sends their love and respect, recognizing all the amazing mothers across the world. They dive into a much needed discussion on the importance of good energy and how to protect it. The fellas also express how to balance self care while maneuvering through day to day activities.  

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On episode 4, The fellas pay their respects to the late great Earl Simmons aka DMX. They also tap into the sports media world as they discuss the WNBA’s new jerseys, the NCAA Championship games, and NBA Playoffs. (33:00) The trajectory of the conversation changes as the crew takes a trip down finance lane; giving their perspective on “what money looks like.” They dive deeper into the power of investing, financial literacy, and the keys to generational wealth. #FreeSmokePod

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On episode 3, The Free Smoke crew returns after a two week hiatus to discuss a wide range of topics. With the NBA trade deadline gradually coming to an end, the fellas briefly analyze the the trade outcomes, giving their illustrious opinions on which players could have the most impact for the remainder of the season. The crew also discusses their utmost respect for women and the ongoing challenges women tend to face in America. The conversation grows intense as Akeem and Trey, passionately express their duties to protect black women.

On episode 2 of Free Smoke, the fellas kick off the show with their thoughts on the 2021 NBA All Star weekend, including giving their All Star Game outcome predictions. The crew also dives deeper into their personal lives as they open up about having to encounter adversity and how they were able to miraculously overcome it

On the Episode 1 premiere of Free Smoke, the crew makes their much-anticipated debut as they discuss adjusting to life in the pandemic, their top 5 NBA MVP Candidates, NBA Finals predictions, and Klay Thompson vs Paul George.