In My Bag with Nkwa Asonye
By Nkwa Asonye
New episodes drop every Tuesday. | Full interviews from "The Crossover" segment drop every Friday.
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In My Bag with Nkwa AsonyeFeb 22, 2019
#TheCrossover Ep. 3 - Skubie Mageza
The third edition of #TheCrossover features ESPN host Skubie Mageza where he revealed what he listens to before a show (3:54), when he decided he wanted to work in sports (12:06), and his favorite moment working at ESPN (19:50).
Make It Work (ft. Skubie Mageza)
To kick off the season's third episode, Nkwa talked about the MLB relocation drama in Oakland (1:08) and reflects on what he's learned about Juneteenth (23:30). ESPN's Skubie Mageza pulled up to #TheCrossover (9:15) to talk about his journey to Bristol...and his favorite music to get his going before he goes on-air.
#TheCrossover Ep. 2 - Tye Brown & Cam Fletcher
Nkwa welcomes producers Tye Brown and Cam Fletcher to the second edition of #TheCrossover where they unpacked a "legendary" basketball church league story (1:06), talked about their musical inspirations (11:23), Cam's reaching #1 on the iTunes charts last summer (25:52), and decried load management in the NBA (32:49).
If You Know You Know (ft. Tye Brown & Cam Fletcher)
In the season's second episode, Nkwa had words for PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan after he skipped out on an event at his alma mater with zero notice (1:21) and laments what's happening to the industry in light of the layoffs at The Athletic (32:30). #TheCrossover welcomed producers Tye Brown and Cam Fletcher to talk about their start in music...and a not-so-verifiable basketball story.
#TheCrossover Ep. 1 - Brandon Sherrod
Nkwa welcomes basketball player and Yale alum Brandon Sherrod to the first-ever edition of #TheCrossover. They covered how (and why) Brandon took a gap year to sing (1:13), how he got started in music (9:35), how NIL affects the Ivy League (16:50), and why the Celtics are so...disappointing (23:50).
Edit: Brandon Jennings committed to Arizona before hooping in Australia, not UCLA. At least it was a Pac-10 school.
Let It All Work Out (ft. Brandon Sherrod)
In the first episode of the season, Nkwa talks about why it took so long to bring the show back (1:05), how the NBA Finals are a blast from the past (7:58), and shares a personal story involving the late Rev. Tim Keller (39:38). Basketball player and Yale alum Brandon Sherrod was the first guest on #TheCrossover segment (22:10) where he talked about his start in music off the court.
Back To The Basket (ft. Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson)
To wrap up Season 2, NBA reporter and podcast host Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson joined the show to talk about his start in the business and...what exactly is going to happen in NBA free agency. *wink-wink*
Check out all of his latest work on ScoopB.com!
Church Therapy (ft. Danny Hamilton)
Photographer, minister, and entrepreneur Danny Hamilton joins Season 2's penultimate episode to talk about his creative vision, marriage (or the potential thereof), and the relationship between ministry and the arts.
Just Do It. No Swooshes. (ft. Amy Tietjen)
"The title 'life coach' is awful, and everyone knows it." Spoken like someone who truly owns the role. Amy Tietjen joins this week's episode to talk about dealing with pressure, the beauty of stillness...and yet another reason why cheerleading is a sport.
You can learn more about Amy's work at https://metamorphosislifecoaching.net/
Educate, Hussle & Motivate (ft. Olivia Roach)
In a (rare) sports-free episode, educator and activist Olivia Roach joins the show to discuss activism's role in the classroom, the legacy of late artist Nipsey Hussle (RIP), and America's ongoing religious identity crisis.
Simon Says (ft. Zach Simon)
Digging into the vault this week, Philadelphia-based podcast host Zach Simon took a trip earlier this month to talk about some former MVP that signed a big contract. (And no, not the one in Los Angeles.)
Follow Zach on Twitter (@HotStoveCast) and visit his website for all episodes of his project, HotStoveCast.
Patience, Prayer, and Planning (ft. Jaime Vozo)
Producer, singer, and songwriter Jaime Vozo joins the show to talk about quarterbacking his first project (18:17), his newest song (44:52), the importance of patience in the creative process (1:09:26), Grammy-winning organist Cory Henry’s controversial tweet involving the church (1:36:53)...and the ultimate recruiting pitch for Kevin Durant. (2:04:45)
(And yeah, you'll never know that number.)
Jaime's Instagram: jayvozo
Check out his newest song "He's All I Need" across all streaming platforms on Tuesday, March 12th.
Whose House (ft. Cody Pierre-Gilles)
Lawrence Woodmere varsity boys' basketball assistant coach Cody Pierre-Gilles joins the show to talk about the state of the game today - and why he's glad Manny Machado went to San Diego.
60 Degrees of Tommy (ft. Tommy Versailles)
Singer-songwriter Tommy Versailles joins the show to discuss her new EP The Broken Palace, the rise of women in the industry, and the true love of her life - hockey. Taped at Complete Music Studios in Brooklyn, NY.
Tommy's Instagram: tommyversaillesmusic
Master of All (ft. Alyssa Burgos)
Brooklyn-based artist and actress Alyssa Burgos joins the show to talk about balancing professional aspirations, being your own best friend, and growing up around the beautiful game of baseball - without having to pick a side. (Still wondering how that happened.)
Alyssa's Instagram: aroseburgos
Degeneration X (ft. Xavier Whittington)
TRIGGER WARNING - Sexual assault is mentioned in this episode from 3:50-17:05.
Home Is Where The Hatred Is
GW news: deadspin.com/the-real-story-behind-the-lewd-video-and-bitter-feud-th-1830223615
The Killer B's
BONUS - Sitdown with Dustin Petzold
On the Road Again
BONUS - Sitdown with Loren (LIVE PERFORMANCE)
Platforms, A Fest, and Kanye West (ft. Loren)
BONUS - Sitdown with NYJ
Song @ 1:02:03 - "First Breath" (Available on Spotify)
Cro$$over (ft. NYJ Music)
References: WNBA Salary Database - highposthoops.com/2018/08/15/wnba-salary-database/
Forbes Article - "Basketball's Growing Gender Gap" - www.forbes.com/sites/davidberri/2017/09/20/there-is-a-growing-gender-wage-gap-in-professional-basketball/#56e58a4c36e0
Special thanks to High Post Hoops' Howard Megdal for both articles.