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RSPN: Episode 36 — Fingers Crossed Jul 20, 2021

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The Larry O'Brien will shine bright in Milwaukee tonight, but will there be one more trip to take before it's all said and done?

Marc (@mymannemcee) and Jeff (@oldnewsboy) prepare one of multiple episodes to close out Season 4 with tonight's Game 6 -- a game that can illustrate purposeful poise for the Phoenix Suns, or a game that brings Milwaukee its first championship in fifty years. Tune in to hear the conversation that Marc fears the most in a world where Giannis wins his first NBA Championship, Team USA's COVID issue heading into Tokyo this week, a Space Jam 2 review (spoilers!) and more.

RSPN: Episode 35 — Crashing the Slanderghini Jul 13, 2021

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Fun's over. An angry Giannis might be what lies ahead, but Phoenix won't back down!

Marc (@mymannemcee) and Jeff (@oldnewsboy) head to the RSPN Studios this week with a completely totaled Slanderghini following Sunday night's Game 3, and a historic performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo. To avoid exposing their own takes, the boys discuss the disappointment with USA Basketball, this week's strong battle in R&B, Space Jam: A New Legacy, racist Englishmen and much more -- including the storylines that will make Games 4 and 5 must-see Finals television.

RSPN: Episode 34 — Elephant In The Room (feat. Elton Gilkes) Jul 06, 2021

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Spoilers: It's a black and white elephant for one reason and one reason only.

The RSPN boys are joined by the original Ice Cream Man, Elton Gilkes (@Coach_Gilkes) to discuss two teams ready to shatter all expectation in this year's NBA Finals! Tune in to hear the latest news between the Suns and the Bucks following their Media Days, what a championship will mean for both cities, Giannis' possible return, the Chris Paul leadership meme and much more. Make sure to stay tuned for a very important discourse on Rachel Nichols, Maria Taylor, ESPN and the racial responsibilities that exist in the world of sports.

Play For Keeps: Episode 3 — Eli Scott, Part Two Jul 05, 2021

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Loyola Marymount's finest has lived the life of a high school legend, and the best is yet to come.

Kam and Drew keep the conversation flowing with Eli Scott (@0toEli) on Part Two of his Play For Keeps sit-down, discussing the amazing changes in West Coast Conference basketball over the years, what Eli envisions for life after the game is over, the biggest payoff in his coaching aspirations and much more.

Stay tuned with Kam (@Kameron_Hay) and Drew (@DOPEITSDREW) on Twitter for the latest updates on this season of the Play For Keeps podcast, available wherever you listen to podcasts!

RSPN: Episode 33 — A Good Ol' Fashioned Slow Burn (feat. Bryce Hayes) Jun 29, 2021

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You may need a couple of those Scottie Pippen bourbons for this one!

Elite's Bryce Hayes (@nxtprodigy) joins the RSPN boys this week with days remaining in the Conference Finals, but it sure does feel like the news surrounding the Alpha Sport has been just as enticing. Tune in to hear the possibilities of a Season 1 storyline slowly burning its way back into fruition, congratulations owed to the Detroit Pistons, our possible NBA Finals matchup, the teams that could benefit most from an eager Damian Lillard and the reason why all of this is possible in Portland in the first place. Includes a detailed view of the coach carousel that holds Chauncey Billups, Rick Carlisle, Jason Kidd, Ime Udoka, Becky Hammon and much more.

Play For Keeps: Episode 2 — Eli Scott, Part One Jun 28, 2021

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Loyola Marymount's finest has lived the life of a high school legend, and the best is yet to come.

Eli Scott (@0toEli) joins Kam and Drew on this week's Play For Keeps for a conversation that is centric in basketball's youthful takeover. His announcement in April ensured his dominance will continue in Los Angeles for LMU, but achieving at the highest level applies to much more than his performance. Tune in to Part One of a lively look at Eli's experience within the iconic Chino Hills era, plenty of championship memories next to the Ball brothers and Onyeka Okongwu, the underrated aspect of the NBA's impactful roleplayers and much more.

Stay tuned with Kam (@Kameron_Hay) and Drew (@DOPEITSDREW) on Twitter as Part Two of the Eli Scott interview releases next week!

RSPN: Episode 32 — Nothing Lasts Forever (feat. Malone) Jun 22, 2021

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All good things must come to an end. Tenures, nicknames, truces -- take your pick!

Marc and Jeff are joined by one-half of the Free Tuition Podcast, Malone (@malonecoyg) for an RSPN that is flooded with NBA Playoff craze. Take a ride down the Conference Finals road this week, highlighting the end of the Bucks' second round advance, excitement in the A for a possible Finals berth, LA's new nickname and the fan-favorite Phoenix Suns. Also includes the diamond testing in Utah, Black Wednesday in the NBA, Luka/Zion keeping front offices on their toes, tonight's Draft Lottery and an epic end to the Slanderless Truce.

Play For Keeps: Episode 1 — Eddie Gonzalez Jun 21, 2021

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A new season kicks off with a very close mentor and one of the brightest voices in the sports world!

Kam (@Kameron_Hay) and Drew (@DOPEITSDREW) return with a season opener that makes their long-awaited return worth the wait. Eddie Gonzalez (@bansky) joins the show to share the stories of his upbringing and his career in true Bans fashion: purely down-to-Earth. Tune in to hear brief reactions of an epic Game 7 between Brooklyn and Milwaukee, along with the roads paved in the social era of sports media, the amazing advice given to him by Rich Kleiman, the communities built through Boardroom and how the creative freedom of his "The ETCs" co-star, Kevin Durant, helped create one of the most unique podcasts out.

Also includes stories on his Smoking Section era, a resonant love for SZA's "CTRL", fighting all Al Pacino slander, the friendship test with Durant at Dussepalooza and much more.

RSPN: Episode 31 — Rally of the Valley (feat. X) Jun 15, 2021

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Devin Booker found the "Suns In 4" fan before we did. Damn it!

This week's RSPN features X (@XTheExiled) of The Black Variant (@BlackVariantRNC)! Hear the RNC host join Marc and Jeff to explore some of the heroes that remain in the NBA Playoffs, ranging from Point Gods and fallen MVPs to crowd prophets and um, very influential auras. Also tap in for details on the 2022 NBA schedule, the appetite of the Ratings Brigade, Miami's interest in Phoenix and Utah, a Nets/Bucks best of 3 without Kyrie and Harden, a #special analysis of Glen Davis and much more.

RSPN: The Worst Day Ever (2011 Finals Bonus) Jun 14, 2021

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Were you called a broke boy ten years ago?

There's a chance that you weren't! Marc (@mymannemcee) and Jeff (@oldnewsboy) keep their promise of a bonus episode LIVE on Twitch for the 2011 Finals' ten-year anniversary. Tune in to hear the RSPN boys' thoughts on LeBron James' new number in Los Angeles, the postgame quote that ends the notorious heel turn in Miami, how to properly address your haters and much more.

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