The Long Game Novacast

From N.W.A. to Hollywood to changing the game of professional sports, Ice Cube has spent decades doing what he does best: breaking barriers, challenging the status quo and building his own lane. Rapper, actor, writer, producer, director, entrepreneur, activist, husband, father and co-founder of the BIG3 , Cube's impact reaches far beyond music. His evolution from one of hip-hop's most revolutionar...

In this episode of The Long Game NovaCast , Nancy Lieberman sits down with her player, Elijah Stewart, for a conversation about perseverance, growth and what it means to keep getting better with time. A standout at USC, Stewart built his reputation as an elite shooter before beginning a professional journey that took him from the NBA G League to leagues around the world, including stops in Finland...

Basketball is bigger than the game—it’s about the lives you impact along the way. In this episode of The Long Game, Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman sits down with streetball icon Grayson “The Professor” Boucher for a conversation about his unconventional journey from the legendary AND1 Mixtape Tour to becoming one of the most recognizable basketball creators in the world. The Professor opens up abou...

Before the Emmy Awards. Before ABC 7 Chicago. Before the cameras and headlines, there was a young woman shaped by family, faith, championship tennis, unimaginable loss, and an unwavering commitment to purpose. In this deeply personal conversation, award-winning ABC 7 Chicago reporter Jasmine Minor opens up about the defining moments that built her long before she became one of Chicago's most respe...

The night before they become rivals, they share one conversation. In this episode of The Long Game Novacast , Hall of Famer and Dallas Power head coach Nancy Lieberman sits down with Greg "Moose" Monroe of the undefeated Dallas Power and Michael Beasley of the Miami 305 just hours before they face each other in one of the BIG3's biggest matchups of the season. Together, they go beyond basketball,...

Before the BIG3, before the recognition, and before the spotlight, Ray Nixon spent nearly two decades chasing a dream across the world. From Germany to Finland to Japan, his journey is a testament to perseverance, sacrifice, and refusing to give up when the path isn't clear. In one of the most vulnerable conversations we've had on The Long Game Novacast , Ray shares the emotional weight of always...

In this episode of The Long Game Novacast , Nancy Lieberman sits down with ESPN's Jay Harris for one of his most personal conversations yet. Jay opens up about his prostate cancer diagnosis, the emotions that came with it, and how faith, family, and resilience helped him navigate one of the most challenging seasons of his life. More than a story about cancer, this is a conversation about hope, per...

🎷 The music made him legendary. The man behind it is even more remarkable. In this special episode of The Long Game NovaCast , hosts Nancy Lieberman and Jay Harris travel to New Orleans to spend time with one of the greatest musicians of our generation, Branford Marsalis . More than an interview, this is a journey through the city that shaped him. From visiting his childhood home to reflecting on...

Welcome to a special edition of The Long Game NovaCast , hosted by Eddie McGee , featuring motivational speaker, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and cultural leader Wallo267 , alongside Michael D. Thompson . In this powerful conversation, Wallo shares the inspiration behind his new book, Yes to You, No to Them , a guide to protecting your peace, setting healthy boundaries, and choosing personal...

Success isn't always about being the most talented person in the room. Sometimes it's about showing up, putting in the work, and staying committed when nobody is watching. In this episode of The Long Game, TJ sits down with Nancy Lieberman and Jay Harris to discuss the lessons basketball has taught him about discipline, perseverance, resilience, and earning every opportunity. From navigating chall...

Nancy Lieberman and Jay Harris sit down with Dallas Power guard Cam "Beno" Smith to discuss the highs and lows of his basketball journey. From overcoming a career-changing injury and the road back from surgery to continuing his professional career, Cam shares how he stayed focused when faced with adversity. Now competing for the Dallas Power in the BIG3 under Coach Nancy Lieberman, Cam reflects on...

What happens when the game stops and survival becomes the priority? In this powerful episode of The Long Game NovaCast, Nancy Lieberman and Jay Harris sit down with professional basketball player TJ Cline for one of the most personal conversations of the season. While playing professionally overseas, TJ found himself living in Israel during a period of escalating conflict, missile attacks, and air...

Basketball Hall of Famer, NBA Champion, and one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history, Gary Payton joins Nancy Lieberman and Jay Harris for an unforgettable conversation on The Long Game NovaCast. From the journey that led him to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to the mindset that made him one of the most feared competitors in the game, "The Glove" shares stories, lessons,...

Mark Cuban joins Nancy Lieberman and Jay Harris for a candid conversation on the lessons he’s learned, the next chapter of his journey, leadership, business, and the mindset behind building lasting success beyond the tank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the very first episode of The Long Game NovaCast, Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman and Emmy Award-winning journalist Jay Harris open the door to a side of their lives the world rarely gets to see. Beyond the cameras, headlines, and accolades, this intimate conversation explores the journey, sacrifices, relationships, heartbreak, purpose, and perspective that shaped who they are today. This is more...