Leef With The Legends Podcast

In this episode of Leef With The Legends , Khalif El-Amin sits down with Milwaukee's very own, R&B singer Mike Shane. From his early inspirations and influences to navigating the highs and lows of the music industry, Mike shares the defining moments that shaped his career. We dive into stories of resiliency, and the importance of staying authentic in an ever-changing industry. Mike opens...

From Final Fours to $1M Wins! Join us for an inspiring episode of Leef With The Legends podcast as we sit down with Travis Diener, a true basketball icon. From his unforgettable college career leading Marquette University to the 2003 Final Four, to his NBA journey, to the ultimate triumph of winning The Basketball Tournament (TBT) $1,000,000 championship, to becoming a husband and father —Trav sha...

Joe Chapman joins the podcast to share his incredible basketball journey, from becoming Bloom Township High School's all-time scoring leader to playing on Marquette University's 2003 Final Four team member, 11-year overseas pro, and being the Director of Chapman Basketball Academy.  Like!  Comment! Subscribe! #BeLegendaryOrBeLost #JoeChapman #BasketballLegend #MarquetteUniversity #BloomT...

NBA World Champion and current SF for the Boston Celtics Sam Hauser joins the pod to take us on his journey from humble beginnings in Stevens Point, WI, to dominating the ACC at the University of Virginia, to becoming an NBA player after going undrafted and much more! Subscribe to the channel!

Social architect and Serial Entrepreneur Ian Abston joins the pod to take us on his journey from growing up in small-town Wisconsin to heading Light The Hoan, HOAN Group, and Forward48! #BeLegendaryOrBeLost

9-year NFL Vet Lance Kendricks joins the podcast to take us on his journey from being a 3-sport high school athlete at THEE Rufus King IB High School, earning a football scholarship to play at UW-Madison, getting drafted in the 2011 NFL Draft to the St. Louis Rams, playing for the Packers, life after football, being a father, his love for art and more. #BeLegendaryOrBeLost

Educator, Entrepreneur, Coach, and Author Branden "B. Joe" Joseph joins the pod to take us on his incredible journey of hard work, dedication, and relationship building which led him to a Division 1 basketball scholarship to Central State University, winning the 2017 WIAA Division 4 State Championship as coach of Destiny High School, becoming the  Director of Student Life at a local char...

Louisiana Legend, Tech founder of LifeTagger, and my 1st cousin Kendrick Pullen aka "KP" joins the pod to talk about childhood memories in Chicago before moving to Louisiana, culture/education shock, the Scott family legacy, navigating life post-Hurricane Katrina, becoming an entrepreneur, the state of the tech ecosystem, and plenty more! #BeLegendaryOrBeLost  

Comedian and actor Myron Jewell pulls up to the podcast to hilariously talk about being a class clown, betting on himself, amassing over 1 million TikTok followers, social media success with his son, maintaining good mental health, what motivates him, acting in movies, and so much more!  #BeLegendaryOrBeLost

15 year Pro, 4X Champion, Draelon Burns joins the pod to take us through his basketball journey! Draelon shares stories from playing on the playground, joining the 1,000-point club at DePaul University, finding his stride in Japan, life after basketball with Burns Basketball Academy, and plenty more! #BeLegendaryOrBeLost

One of the hottest DJs from the city, Nic Stokes joins the pod to talk about DJing for the Bucks, becoming the DJ for the UW-Milwaukee Mens Basketball team, club residencies, playing at Summerfest, having a billboard in Times Square, and brand partnerships with LRG Clothing and Tequila Mandala. Make sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button! #BeLegendaryOrBeLost

2016 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball, 2X State Champ, 3X All-State selection, 4X Conference Player of the Year, Trevor Anderson joins the pod to talk about his competitive nature, winning multiple state championships while playing for his father, playing Division 1, keeping his mental health during injuries, life after basketball with Serenity Klub, and much more! Subscribe to the YouTube Channel! #BeLeg...

One of the coldest hoopers to ever come out of Milwaukee, DuPree Fletcher Sr. joins the pod to talk about dominating in the early AAU days, winning 2003 and 2004 WIAA State Championships, being invited to Adidas ABCD camp, mistakes made in college, coaching his sons' high school team, and a whole lot more! Subscribe to the channel! #BeLegendaryOrBeLost 

Track and Field Legend Tenia Fisher joins the pod to talk about her record-setting career! Tap in as Tenia talks about becoming a UW-Milwaukee Hall of Famer, her early Track and Field influences, being an ASICS brand ambassador, working with Milwaukee youth, co-founding FEAR Run Club, and so much more! Subscribe to the YouTube Channel!  #BeLegendaryOrBeLost

Founder and CEO Josh Jones welcomes me into his Brokelife store to chop it up on how his rough childhood,  moving to Milwaukee, managing an MLB player, and having a positive outlook on life is allowing him to live out his dreams! If you're in the Milwaukee area make sure to pull up to the shop located on 719 N. Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL!! #BeLegend...

Chad "C-Note" Roper pulls up to the podcast to talk about his journey to success in the music industry, as well as the amazing work he's doing with his #DreamsNeverExpire Nonprofit Organization. Tap in as "C-Note" openly talks about what it's like working with Rico Love, Usher, Gucci Mane, Jacob Latimore and others.   LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE #BeLegendaryOrBeLost

Former Harlem Globetrotter Choo Smith pulls up to the pod and takes us on his  highly inspiring journey. In this live episode we discuss mental health, growing up in Baltimore, life lessons learned through basketball, youth empowerment, The Communiversity, his role as Chairman of the National Basketball Retired Players Association, and so much more!  LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE #BeLegendaryOrBeLost

My best friend Allan Hanson pulled up to the pod! We reminisced on a lot of memories over the last 30 years of knowing each other. Tap in as AL shares his story from growing up in Hillside Projects, leading Tosa East to the State Tourney, earning a full scholarship to UW-Milwaukee, making it to the Sweet 16, coaching Nicolet to their 1st ever State Championship, college coaching, family life and m...

BIG3 Baller and 14-year overseas professional Raymond "Ray T" Nixon joins the pod and takes us through his journey. From early AAU days, winning a WISAA State Championship, earning a scholarship at UW-Madison, playing in countries like Germany, France, and Japan, and getting the opportunity to shine in the BIG3!!  Like, Comment, SUBSCRIBE!! As always, Be Legendary or Be Lost 

Music Video Director and Cinematographer Philly Fly Boy joins the pod to talk about his grind, amassing over 500 Million views, working with artists like Lil Wayne, T.I., Trae The Truth, and Kendrick Lamar, transitioning from videos to movies, what separates good from great, and so much more!!  LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE As always, #BeLegendaryOrBeLost

Founder and CEO of Midwest Ballers Jon Bertram aka "JB" joins the pod to talk about his love for basketball, love for the Milwaukee Bucks, who some of his favorite players are to film, how he's seen the game evolve, and what's next for the Midwest Ballers platform that's already amassed over 15 Millions views on YouTube!  Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE As a...

"Motivational Mover", Choreographer, 414 representer, Chris Gilbert joins the pod to take us on his journey from growing up on the Northside of Milwaukee to becoming one of the most talented dancers around! Tap in as Chris talks about his unmatched style, working with companies like Visit Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Bucks and what's next for Salute Society! Like, Comment, Share, Sub...

Greg "GB" Brown joins the pod and candidly shares his story of becoming one of the top players in the nation, winning Mr. Basketball in 2002, criticism faced after not winning 3 straight titles, a legendary move named after him, becoming an entrepreneur,  and so much more. Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! #BeLegendaryOrBeLost

Lead Player Development coach at Realwork Basketball Luke Meier joins the pod to talk about his work with top athletes from middle school to the NBA! Tap in as Luke shares his views on the state of basketball, sneakers, fatherhood, NIL space, and more!  Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! #BeLegendaryOrBeLost

Tune in as Entrepreneur, Host, and Author Steph Crosley shares her inspirational success story! Find out what fueled her grit and determination on and off the basketball court.  Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! #BeLegendaryOrBeLost