The ETCs with Kevin Durant

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KD From Covid Protocol Dec 29, 2021

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Kevin and Eddie check in live from Covid protocol and discuss the recent outbreak throughout the league. Then they talk Kyrie Irving's much anticipated return to the Brooklyn Nets, Steph Curry breaking the NBA's career 3-PT record and getting MVP chants in arenas league wide. Plus they talk Spider-Man No Way Home, new music from Roddy Ricch and Rick Ross and the Kanye West and Drake Larry Hoover benefit concert. Finally Kevin looks forward to the second half of the Nets season and dives into his love of "the grind" of an NBA season and much more.

Roddy Ricch Dec 15, 2021

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On this episode KD and Eddie talk to Grammy Award-winning, multi platinum superstar Roddy Ricch. The 23-year-old rapper discusses his new album, Live Life Fast, the two year hiatus between albums, and his need to live enough life to have content for the new album. Plus, KD and Roddy talk about the lifestyle changes they dealt with in catapulting to superstardom, learning to carry themselves differently once they got there. Roddy also discusses the impact fellow rap stars like Kanye West, Jay Z and others had on him, along with his late mentor Nipsey Hussle, and much, much more.

Charles Barkley Nov 10, 2021

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This week, KD and Eddie are joined by 11-time NBA All-Star and four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Charles Barkley. Chuck talks to the guys about his start in the league, Moses Malone telling him he was too fat, his disdain for analytics in basketball. Then he discusses his relationship with social media, the way it would have affected him in his playing career and his infamous "I am not a role model" Nike campaign. Finally Kevin and Charles discuss making the NBA75 list, what it means to them and much, much more.

Issa Rae Oct 27, 2021

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To kick off season two of The Etcs Kevin and Eddie sit down with award-winning writer, director, producer, actress, and New York Times best-seller Issa Rae. Issa talks the fifth and final season of her hailed HBO series Insecure. Then, they discuss their love for Drake, and why Issa has yet to forgive Meek Mill for their beef, along with a deep dive into social media and privacy for Kevin and Issa in the face of superstardom. And finally, they find out what's next for Issa and her media conglomerate in the new post-Insecure world as she moves on to the next phase of her career and life.

J. Cole May 15, 2021

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On this episode, KD and Eddie speak to Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum rapper, producer, singer, songwriter and rookie professional basketball player J. Cole. They discuss Cole's new album 'The Off Season,' returning to his rapping roots in punchlines and being relatable. Plus Cole and KD talk about the competition/friendships they have with the likes of Drake, Kendrick Lamar and LeBron James. And of course they talk about Cole's dive into professional basketball as a member of the Rwanda Patriots in the BAL in Africa, his journey back onto the court, the work it took to get there and his goals for his professional career and much, much more.

Finally, Eddie and KD reflect on this season of the podcast and look forward to what's next from Boardroom, Etcs and their vision for everything going forward.

KD on the road May 06, 2021

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This week, Eddie calls up KD while he's on the road and catches up with GQ's newly minted Twitter GOAT. The ETCs duo discuss their love for Twitter and social media in general, the constantly evolving dialogue around basketball, the legendary open runs NBA players have in the offseason, and Eddie's daughter realizing uncle Kevin is famous. Plus, they finally talk about how they met and became friends all off a little Twitter trash talk and much, much more.

Draymond Green Apr 08, 2021

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This week Kevin and Eddie talk to the former NBA Defensive Player of the Year, three-time NBA Champion, three-time All-Star, and self proclaimed greatest defender of all-time Draymond Green. Kevin and Dray talk about the competitiveness of the new era of NBA players, Draymond's future in TV, what made their Warriors teams so special in their championship runs. Plus, they reveal what they were talking about in THAT conversation that became an iconic gif/meme, and of course they discuss the mysterious texts or calls they exchanged after the Warriors lost Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals, the infamous "blow-up" during the Clippers game in 2018, why it blew up and how they remained friends afterwards anyway. Plus much, much more.

Jerry Lorenzo Mar 25, 2021

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This week, KD and Eddie talk to iconic designer, founder of Fear of God, and newly minted head of Adidas basketball Jerry Lorenzo. Jerry discusses the origins of Fear of God, "style" vs. fashion, his inspirations for the brand, how sports is always at the roots of anything he does, his new partnership with Adidas and the idea of having signature athletes signed to Fear of God athletics. Then, they guys as Jerry if imitation really is a form of flattery, Jerry and KD reminisce on KD's legendary dagger in the 2017 NBA Finals, they talk about the NBA's new runway culture, and having "natural" style vs. trying too hard. Finally, Jerry shares a look into the close relationship he had with Nipsey Hussle and much, much more.

Rick Famuyiwa Mar 11, 2021

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This week KD and Eddie are joined by famed writer, director and producer Rick Famuyiwa, known for his work on movies and TV series like The Wood, Brown Sugar, Dope, The Chi and The Mandalorian. Rick, KD and Eddie talk about Rick's journey from a highschool hoops star, to a walk on at USC and all the way through Hollywood as a filmmaker. They also discuss Rick's forthcoming Magic Johnson documentary, the difference in play styles between basketball in the 80s and basketball now, the idea of the lack of animosity in today's game, the role someone like Stacy from The Wood plays in real life neighborhoods. Plus, Kevin tries to get Rick to jump ship from his beloved Lakers to the Brooklyn Nets bandwagon and much, much more.

Shams Charania Feb 25, 2021

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This week KD and Eddie are joined by legendary NBA reporter Shams Charania from The Athletic and Stadium. The guys talk with Shams about what he’s doing away from basketball, including the shows he’s bingeing, the music he’s listening to and how often he gets to go hoop. Plus, Shams breaks a little news, and KD discusses trash talking on the court and how Kevin Garnett’s trash talking legacy left its imprint on the league for years to come.

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