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UWANTGAME PODCAST

UWANTGAME PODCAST

By Corey Brotherton

We offer listeners a behind-the-scenes look into the sports industry by speaking with some of the greatest minds in the game. Guests touch on how they broke into the industry, the different roles they’ve played throughout their journey and offer some tips to those looking to work in sports.
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Brian Beckcom - VB Attorneys

UWANTGAME PODCASTAug 06, 2020

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Brian Beckcom - VB Attorneys

Brian Beckcom - VB Attorneys

Today on the UWANTGAME PODCAST we have Brain Beckcom.  Mr. Beckcom has gained national and international recognition for his work on complex, high profile legal cases. He has been a Texas Super Lawyer every year eligible. He was a varsity letterman on the Texas A&M basketball team and a member of the Corps of Cadets.

Aug 06, 202037:50
JP Abercrumbie - Rice University Assistant Athletic Director

JP Abercrumbie - Rice University Assistant Athletic Director

Today on the UWANTGAME PODCAST we have JP Abercrumbie who is a former track and field standout from Temple University. She graduated with Honors from Temple and also holds a Masters Degree from UC- Berkeley. She is currently the Assistant Athletic Director at Rice  University.

Jul 23, 202027:29
Shaina Zaidi - TUME Water

Shaina Zaidi - TUME Water

Today on the UWANTGAME PODCAST we have Shaina Zaidi. Shaina played basketball for 4 years at UCLA before playing overseas in Germany. She is the President and Co-founder of TUME Water.
Jul 02, 202040:13
Lanny Smith - Active Faith Sports

Lanny Smith - Active Faith Sports

Today on the UWANTGAME PODCAST we have Lanny Smith. Lanny is a former All-Conference basketball player from the University of Houston. After his collegiate career Lanny played in the NBA Development league before playing overseas. He now owns and runs his apparel company Active Faith Sports.

Jun 18, 202053:36
Dr. Jamie Williams - Super Bowl Champion

Dr. Jamie Williams - Super Bowl Champion

Today on the UWANTGAME PODCAST we have Dr. Jamie Williams. Dr. Williams is a former NFL tight end and Super Bowl Champion who played 12 seasons in the league with the St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Oilers, San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Raiders. He is an international business consultant and former Director of Athletics at the Academy of Art San Francisco.
May 22, 202051:37
Coach Larry McKenzie-Minnesota Boys Basketball Hall of fame Coach

Coach Larry McKenzie-Minnesota Boys Basketball Hall of fame Coach

Today on the UWANTGAME PODCAST we have Coach Larry McKenzie. Coach McKenzie is a six time Minnesota Boys State Championship Coach. He is also an Author, Educator and speaker. In 2014, Coach McKenzie became the first African-American Coach selected to the Minnesota Basketball Hall of Fame.

May 06, 202033:04
Shaun Bradley - Temple Owls Football

Shaun Bradley - Temple Owls Football

Today on the UWANTGAME PODCAST we have Shaun Bradley. Shaun just finished his senior season with the Temple Owls football program where he played middle linebacker. This past season he was named All Conference in the American Athletic conference after leading his team in tackles. He talks about his career at Temple and the excitement leading up to the 2020 NFL draft. 

Apr 24, 202018:14
Barry Gardner - Be Great Sports

Barry Gardner - Be Great Sports

Today on the UWANTGAME PODCAST we have Barry Gardner. Barry is an 8-year NFL vet who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets and New England Patriots . After retiring from the league and discovering his passion of mentoring players, he launched his sports firm: BeGreat Sports.
Apr 22, 202039:39
Wayne Jones - Houston Episcopal School Baskeball Coach

Wayne Jones - Houston Episcopal School Baskeball Coach

Today on the UWANTGAME PODCAST we have Wayne Jones. Mr. Jones is head men's golf and basketball Coach at Episcopal High School. He was recently named Director of Community and Inclusion at Episcopal. 

Oct 23, 201959:31
Jim Hicks - RCS Sports

Jim Hicks - RCS Sports

Today on the UWANTGAME PODCAST we have the Sr. Editor from RCS SPORTS Jim Hicks. Mr. Hicks is a well known prep basketball analyst and is also a host on the daily radio talk show "The Chop Shop" .
Oct 16, 201901:38:32
Dr. Lacey Reynolds - Texas Southern Professor

Dr. Lacey Reynolds - Texas Southern Professor

Today on the UWANTGAME PODCAST WE have Dr. Lacey Reynolds. Dr. Reynolds is a tenured professor at Texas Southern University in the College of Education. He has over 34 years in higher education and once served as Head Men's Basketball Coach at Grambling University and Head Women’s Coach at Texas Southern.

Oct 09, 201956:31
UWANTGAME PODCAST - Pat Ryan and Will Brannon from Eventellect

UWANTGAME PODCAST - Pat Ryan and Will Brannon from Eventellect

Today on the UWANTGAME PODCAST We have Pat Ryan and Will Brannon from Eventellect. Eventellect is the leader in driving incremental ticket revenue for sports teams and entertainment companies by developing and executing supplemental pricing and distribution strategies. Thier motto is “the smarter way to buy seats”

Oct 02, 201901:02:15
Marcus Wiley - Actor, Author and Comedian

Marcus Wiley - Actor, Author and Comedian


Today on the UWANTGAME PODCAST we have Marcus D. Wiley. Marcus is a College Professor, Entrepreneur, author and comedian. You can catch him every morning as the Co-host on the Yolanda Adams morning show. In this episode Marcus will share his past experiences as a College Athlete and talk about the mentors that helped him .
Sep 25, 201901:04:14
UWANTGAME PODCAST - Cory Grant - "Cory The Real Estate Guy"

UWANTGAME PODCAST - Cory Grant - "Cory The Real Estate Guy"


Today we have Cory Grant. Cory played college football as a Defensive Tackle at Texas Christian University. His senior season he helped lead the horned frogs to an undefeated season and Rose Bowl Championship. He is now a Houston Real Estate Agent and known as “Cory The Real Estate Guy”
Sep 18, 201941:35
UWANTGAME PODCAST - Daniel Ewing - Duke University/Los Angeles Clippers

UWANTGAME PODCAST - Daniel Ewing - Duke University/Los Angeles Clippers

Today we have Daniel Ewing on the UWANTGAME PODCAST. Daniel is a former HS Mcdonald's All-American from Willowridge High School. He went on to play at Duke University and was later drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers.
Sep 11, 201901:18:36
UWANTGAME PODACST - Marcus Sloan - Shoot2Score Hoops

UWANTGAME PODACST - Marcus Sloan - Shoot2Score Hoops

Today we have Marcus Sloan on the UWANTGAME PODCAST. Marcus is a former Div. 1 basketball player at Texas Christian University. After College he played professionally overseas in Germany, Switzerland and France. In 2008 Marcus started the Shoot2Score organization dedicated to the positive development of boys and girls in Houston, Texas through basketball and character building programs. He also is the founder of OTR Exposure and ball out events.
Sep 04, 201951:22
UWANTGAME PODCAST -Alief ISD Athletic Director - Marla Brumfield

UWANTGAME PODCAST -Alief ISD Athletic Director - Marla Brumfield

Today we have Marla Brumfield Lewis on the UWANTGAME Podcast. Marla is currently an Athletic Director with the Alief School District. Before moving into the role of Athletic Director Brumfield-Lewis was a star on the Rice University women's basketball team and later played in the WNBA. She also has experience as a Coach where she was on the Women's coaching staff at Rice University and Clemson.
Aug 28, 201958:38
UWANTGAME PODCAST -Catapult Leadership Group -Jason B. Montanez

UWANTGAME PODCAST -Catapult Leadership Group -Jason B. Montanez

Today we have Jason Montanez on the UWANTGAME podcast. Jason is an Author, sales consultant and motivational speaker. In 2010, Jason B. Montanez founded The Catapult Leadership Group to “Launch the Leader Within You.” The Catapult Leadership Group is a full-fledged consulting firm that focuses on Leadership, Sales, and Customer Care. His most recent work is a book titled “I've Got 99 Things to Quit And Giving UP is ONE”
Aug 21, 201953:22
UWANTGAME PODCAST - Lanell Grant - Music Producer

UWANTGAME PODCAST - Lanell Grant - Music Producer


Today we have Lanell Grant. Also known as Nell. She is a wife, mom, music producer and choreographer. She played College basketball at the University of Texas Arlington. Most recently she has gained a huge following as an executive producer for Houston rap sensation Tobe Nwigwe.
Aug 14, 201950:14
UWANTGAME PODCAST - Elsik High School Soccer Coach - Vincenzo Cox

UWANTGAME PODCAST - Elsik High School Soccer Coach - Vincenzo Cox

Mr. Vincenzo Cox also known as Coach Cox is a former college athlete at the University of Houston where he was a member of the UH Championship Track and Field team. He is currently a Teacher and Head men's soccer Coach at Alief Elsik High School. In 2018 he led the Mighty Elsik Rams Soccer team to a Texas State Championship and a National Championship. In 2018 Coach Cox was named USA Today National Coach of the year and in 2019 UIL Texas State Coach of the year. He has mentored thousands of students in his years as a Teacher and a Coach.
Aug 07, 201948:57
UWANTGAME PODCAST- Coach Mike Miller - Alief Clovers

UWANTGAME PODCAST- Coach Mike Miller - Alief Clovers

Mr. Mike Miller is a former college athlete at Prairie View A&M where he was a member of the SWAC Championship Track and Field team. He is a Teacher with the Alief Independent School District at Crossroads High School where he was once named Teacher of the Year.  He also is the founder of the Alief Clovers, a non-profit organization that sponsors AAU Track and field teams and girls and boys basketball programs.
Jul 31, 201946:19
UWANTGAME PODCAST - Cyril White - To God Be The Glory

UWANTGAME PODCAST - Cyril White - To God Be The Glory


In this episode of UWANTGAME we will talk with founder and CEO of “To God Be the Glory” Cyril White. Since 1997 Cyril and TGBTG has been active in the lives of thousands of young people through sports activities and outreach programs. His mission is to bring about a positive, measurable difference in participants spiritual, athletic, academic, and social development. One of his primary goals is for all participants is to be better prepared to be a success in life as a result of participating in their programs.

*Please read information about UWANTGAME below*

Founded by Joe Branch and Bill Bobora UWANTGAME has helped many HS Student Athletes reach their potential in academics and athletics as well as personal growth through life skill and career development. The program pairs student athletes with former college student athletes who have traveled the same path.
In addition to that there are speaker series and seminars where professionals from various backgrounds are brought in to speak to the student athletes and to give them a look at the game behind the game.
The speaker series is designed to inspire HSstudents to develop into lifelong leaders.
The UWANTGAME scholarship fund awards leadership scholarships to deserving high school students.
Go to UWANTGAME.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ORGANIZATION
Jul 24, 201955:48
UWANTGAME PODCAST - Texas Southern University Athletic Director Kevin Granger

UWANTGAME PODCAST - Texas Southern University Athletic Director Kevin Granger

In this episode of UWANTGAME we will talk with Texas Southern University Athletic Director Kevin Granger. Mr. Granger shares his experience as a High School and College student athlete and explains what it took to for him to be successful.




Read below to find out more information about UWANTGAME

Founded by Joe Branch and Bill Bobora UWANTGAME has helped many HS Student Athletes reach their potential in academics and athletics as well as personal growth through life skill and career development. The program pairs student athletes with former college student athletes who have traveled the same path. In addition to that there are speaker series and seminars where professionals from various backgrounds are brought in to speak to the student athletes and to give them a look at the game behind the game.
Each Podcast will feature a former High School and College Student Athlete and give insight on what it took for them to become successful.
Go to UWANTGAME.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ORGANIZATION
Jul 18, 201942:07