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Amanda Seales Part 2 Apr 24, 2024

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Amanda Seales and Shannon Sharpe continue to engage in a candid and thought-provoking dialogue that touches on a myriad of topics, from navigating the highs and lows of the entertainment industry to the complexities of personal relationships. Amanda recounts how she got her start in radio as a result of her poetry, having her first interview while working for Sirius be of OutKast, and how industry politics involving Jay-Z and Pusha T ultimately got her fired from Sirius. Continuing on the subject of industry politics, Amanda shares the time she was kicked out of the Black Emmy’s party because Issa Rae’s publicist wanted her gone, which led to a scuffle and confusion. Amanda goes further into the tumultuous relationship she’s had with Issa Rae’s publicist over the years and how it’s spilled over into her work on Insecure, which created a work environment that ultimately has led Amanda to disagree with Lil Rel’s opinion that Issa creates environments that empower women. Amanda also touches on other sets and productions like Bring the Funny, The Real, hosting the BET Awards during COVID, and working with Kevin Hart. Amanda also discusses Queen Latifah coming to her defense, Candace Owens, Emmanuel Acho’s comments about Angel Reese, and how her expectations for dating differ drastically from Shannon’s. This second portion of the interview is a testament to Amanda's unwavering courage and resilience, as well as her commitment to speaking truth to power in pursuit of justice and authenticity.

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Amanda Seales Part 1 Apr 24, 2024

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Amanda Seales joins Shannon Sharpe at Club Shay Shay for a conversation full of raw honesty about her life, career, and personal journey. Opening up about her Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, Amanda discusses the challenges she's faced due to misconceptions about her personality, emphasizing her literalness and the difficulties it can create in social interactions. Reflecting on her upbringing, Amanda credits her supportive mother for accepting her and providing a strong foundation, despite societal norms. Then, Amanda shares her childhood memories of working for Disney and Nickelodeon, explaining how her experiences were unlike those depicted on the documentary All Quiet on Set, despite facing racism from other children. Amanda opens up about the complexities of navigating academia, like how she almost faced expulsion based on the accusations of another student which forced her to create her own major. Amanda comments on the growing number of hip-hop beefs, how they are good for the genre if they force performers to elevate their music, and says Nas won his beef vs Jay-Z. Amanda remarks on why her time with Floetry wasn’t always the smoothest which is punctuated by her being aired out on the Wendy Williams Show. Amanda's unwavering authenticity shines through as she provides unique perspectives on life and society, making this first part of her episode a compelling exploration of the multifaceted journey toward self-discovery and empowerment in show business.

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The Bubba Dub Show - Bubba Breaks: Lakers are officially DONE!!!! Apr 23, 2024

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Bubba Dub is BACK after Lebron James and the Lakers suffered a heartbreaking loss at the hands of Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Now, faced with a 2-0 deficit, Dub officially declares the Lakers season over (1:30). Then, Bubba goes all the way off on the inept head coaching job of the Lakers Darvin Ham, and calls for his immediate resignation from his head coaching gig. Plus, Dub addresses Devin and Bill Haney, the Quavo-Chris Brown back-and-forth (26:45), and goes off on mechanics who want to upsell you on an oil change (12:00). Plus, Trashh of the day (30:00).

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Sloane Knows - Spencer Dinwiddie on LeBron & Lakers, guarding James Harden, Anthony Edwards Apr 23, 2024

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Spencer Dinwiddie sits down to be interviewed on this episode of the Sloane Knows! Podcast. Sloane & Spencer discuss his basketball path as a youth through high school and college, what Dinwiddie identifies as free agent “green flags” with NBA teams, joining the Los Angeles Lakers, his beef with New York Knicks fans, what he admires about Anthony Edwards, who he’d pick for a starting five among teammates he’s played alongside, why James Harden is such a tough player to guard and much more.

04:45 - Advice for young athletes
06:00 - AAU stories
08:00 - “I made it” moment
11:00 - NBA free agency process
12:45 - Joining Lakers
17:30 - Spencer’s best teammates
19:54 - Guarding James Harden
22:00 - Lakers superlatives
25:16 - Trivia

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3 & Out - Broncos situation, QB's are more fun to talk about, Pats taking calls for number 3 Apr 23, 2024

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John dives into the trade that sent Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos and the thinking behind this move for the Broncos, and if Sean Payton is still the right guy for the job. Later, John talks about why NFL analysts and fans spend so much more time talking about the QB prospects in the draft than all other positions. Finally, John reacts to the noise surrounding the patriots and how they are taking calls for the number three pick and if that's the right decision or not.

Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:21 - The Denver Broncos

16:38 - QB's are more fun to talk about

24:27 - Pats are taking calls

31:50 - Other NFL storylines

40:58 - Mailbag

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Nightcap: Murray lifts Nuggets over Lakers, Zach Wilson gets traded Apr 23, 2024

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Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson react to Monday's NBA playoff matchups, including LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers looking to even the series with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks pulling out a late-game comeback to go up 2-0 vs. Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Unc and Ocho also react to the New York Jets trading Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos, The Athletic releasing their annual NBA player poll and Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves being voted the most overrated in the league, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill going back-and-forth with University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, and much more!

0:00 Introduction
03:45 Lakers Lose to Nuggets
20:10 Knicks beat Sixers
31:40 The Athletic releases annual players poll
43:35 Zach Wilson traded to Denver
55:10 Tyreek Hill
1:05:00 Michael Pennix Jr
1:06:40 Alvin Kamara wins fishing tournament
01:11:00 Draya Michelle Baby Shower
01:13:00 Tom Brady Roast on Netflix
01:15:20 Q and Ayyyyyy

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Nerd Sesh - Nuggets' insane comeback over Lakers, Knicks' miraculous win over 76ers Apr 23, 2024

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The nerds react to another epic day of NBA action, as Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets faced off with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their series. They also break down how Josh Hart, Isaiah Hartenstein and the New York Knicks survived to beat Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey & the Philadelphia 76ers despite Joel Embiid's absence. Then, they discuss how Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen & the Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business against Paolo Banchero & the Orlando Magic.

Timestamps

00:00:24 - Nuggets-Lakers

00:31:13 - Knicks-76ers

01:05:24 - Cavaliers-Magic

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Hoops Tonight - Lakers-Nuggets Reaction: Murray GAME-WINNER stuns LeBron & LA, Jokic triple-double Apr 23, 2024

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Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 101-99 Game 2 meltdown against Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets. Jason breaks down LA's defensive collapse down the stretch, Nikola Jokic's monster performance, and what he expects in Game 3 with the Lakers' backs against the wall. Later, Jason discusses Game 2 from the Magic-Cavaliers series and 76ers-Knicks as the NBA Playoffs continues. #volume

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Hoops Tonight - How Damian Lillard DOMINATED Bucks-Pacers first half + Thunder-Pelicans film study Apr 23, 2024

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Jason Timpf breaks down the film from Damian Lillard’s 35-point first half in the Milwaukee Bucks' victory over the Indiana Pacers, and explains how the Pacers did a POOR job of defending Dame. Jason then dives into the tape of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans, and explains how the Pelicans had an encouraging defensive strategy on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander despite OKC coming out with the win. Last, Jason breaks down Mitchell Robinson’s defensive effort vs. Joel Embiid in the second half of the Knicks' win over the 76ers.

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04:45 - Pacers-Bucks

25:10 - Pelicans-Thunder

47:00 - Joel Embiid vs Mitchell Robinson

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The Bubba Dub Show - Garcia Beats Haney, Lakers Shouldn’t Panic, Knicks Beat Sixers Apr 22, 2024

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Bubba Dub is back with another episode where he reacts to all of the most exciting storylines and games throughout the NBA playoffs thus far. After predicting that the Lakers would exact revenge over the defending champion Denver Nuggets, Dub isn’t ready to hit the panic button after a tough L in Game 1 (6:45). Plus, Bubba breaks down the embarrassing Devin Haney loss at the hands of Ryan Garcia, and why the comparisons to Floyd Mayweather are blow way out of proportion (3:00). Then, Dub reacts to the 76ers and Joel Embiid matching up against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks (21:45), and dives head-first into the rest of the NBA playoff slate. Also, trashh of the day goes to… none other than Bill and Devin Haney (29:15).

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