Bridgin' The Gap

BTG Nation we are back with what may be our best episode yet (At least top 5), Episode 10 "Hood Favorites"! This week we have a special guest, the wordsmith Willie Waze joins us all the way from Australia. We talked about the creation of the intro, the synergy and history behind the connection with the podcast, real Hip-Hop, & more! After a fire discussion the fellas get into what we call "Hoo...

BTG NATION WE’RE BACK!!! We make our 2022 debut with a new high energy intro by the wordsmith Willie Waze, an artist hailing from Alexandria, VA now sharing his art in Australia. After a nice break, the fellas had time to regroup and recharge! This episode highlights stories from the winter break, NBA check-in, Klay/Kyrie returning, the showstopper Antonio Brown, & more! Time Stamps: Chec...

BTG Nation we're back with the final episode before heading into 2022, Season 2 Ep. 8 "Love is Not Enough"! This week we continue in the transparency route and share some personal milestones! The Young OG talks about Marriage & maturing as a man... & we end the year with a surprising story from the OG! Timestamps: * Check In: 00:02:15 * HMD Update * Reflection on 2021 * NBA check IN: 00:06...

This weeks episode is fashionably late but The Bridgin' The Gap Podcast crew dropped us an episode full of gems!! Episode 7 "Sweat Equity" turns down a different avenue. The OG & Young OG break down what it is like to be entrepreneurs, NBA Check-In, Self-awareness, & More!! Timestamps: * Check In: 00:01:15 * HMD Update * UAE celebrating 50 years as a nation! * NBA check IN: 00:07:20 * KD d...

The Bridgin' The Gap Podcast crew is back for Episode 6 "A LiL Siddity" features an update on Hoop Mountain Dubai, a debate on fast food, NBA Check In, the story behind trades, and the truth behind playing basketball overseas! Time Stamps: Check In: 00;02:25 Tailgating 00;10;20 NBA Check IN: 00;12;35 Phoenix Win Streak Bucks Signing Boogie Isaiah Thomas Leading TEAM USA John Wall saga continues Ho...

The Bridgin' The Gap Podcast crew is back for Episode 5 "Pristine" featuring a call in from a friend of the show! Devoted Warriors fan & mentee of the OG, "TJ", called in to defend Steph Curry and his warriors. The OG and Yates also discuss Enes Kanter, LeBron "Scuffle", NBA updates, Giannis Most Dominant ever?? Time Stamps: Check In: 00;02;55 Friend of the Show "TJ" Calls in to debate about t...

The Bridgin' The Gap Podcast crew is back for Episode 4 “We See You Scottie” sharing an update on their basketball brand Hoop Mountain Dubai, discussing the best teams in the NBA, MVP Race,  Scottie Pippen, College Basketball being back, do colleges prepare athletes for post grad, the responsibility of coaches, and more!  Time Stamps: Check In: 00;06;48 HoopStar Shootout: 00;12;27 NBA Ch...

This week on the Bridgin' The Gap Podcast, Episode 3 “You Can’t Hide” we have a special guest in DMV Legend Coach Cornell Jones! An OG for both Yates & King! This episode is full of GEMS! Talking NBA Updates, KD vs. Bird, Coaching Adjustments in the 3pt. era, Real Hooper Habits, & more!  Time Stamps:  Check- In: 00;01;30;00 NBA Update: 00;09;11;00 KD vs. Bird: 00;29;40;10 Coach C...

This week on the Bridgin' The Gap Podcast, Episode 2 "Lil Penny" features a debate about the new era of talent in the NBA, Coaching & the Sacrifices for Greatness, and stories about the most memorable coaching blowups we've experienced! Time Stamps: Check- In: 00;01;30;00 NBA New Era: 00;20;43;15 Coaching & Sacrifices for Greatness: 01;00;09;25 Coaching Blow-Ups: 01;14;36;25 A relationship...

WE'RE BACK!!! After a few months off checking in with family, handling business, and living life.... the crew is back for Season 2! In the first episode King and Yates tackle the NBA offseason drama, NBA top 75 list, and some disturbing news about one of the most prestigious HBCU's. This season is full of new energy and surprises! A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago...

DESCRIPTION: SEASON FINALLLEE!!!! Episode 27 rounds out our first season of this podcast journey & what an episode it is! The OG and Young OG talk about their CRAZY journey that brought them to be business partners in Dubai! You don't want to miss this one so tap in!! W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking   Life & more! | Player/Coach to...

DESCRIPTION: Episode 26 is here!! This week The OG and Young OG talk about Steph Curry, Young guys in the Playoffs and what the Playoff picture is looking like right now. And is traditional media phasing out? W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking   Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.  US Expats...

DESCRIPTION: Episode 25 "Color Commentary" is here! The fellas talk playoffs, play by play announcers, and more! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE!! W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking   Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.  US Expats in Dubai!  A relationship that started over a decade ago h...

DESCRIPTION: This week we used episode 24 to pay tribute to the late GREAT Kobe "Bean" Bryant. The OG and Young OG remember Kobe's career and highlights through the years. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE!! W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking   Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.  US Expats in D...

DESCRIPTION: After clearing the air & catching up with current NBA news, the fellas breakdown what it means to have High IQ, what that does for your game, RESPECT, & HBCU's. This episode is fire so be sure to tune in! W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking   Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.&nbs...

DESCRIPTION: The Young OG is back in full swing! He & the OG get right back to it this week. They talk about news in the NBA and then talk about Best Hoop cities and what the criteria is for that title and also talk about what's changed about the summer bump. The debates get heated, so tap in!! W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking 🏀 Life & more!...

DESCRIPTION: This week's episode debuts a new segment that is FIRE, "Story Time" with King. The OG shares one of his many stories with us, but not before the crew talks about some important things such as Training kids in two aspects... giving them what they need to play now but also developing them so they can expand their game later, they also talk about a few players that should not be forgotte...

DESCRIPTION: This episode is a fun one with the OG and Young OG starting off with a little NBA news & some "Truth", then moving on to talk about the Netflix series Last Chance U: Basketball, where they discuss the experiences they felt and the parallels between the show and their experiences. They then touch on topics like the Transfer Portal and Picking a College. So tap in!! W/ @ayeyates &am...

DESCRIPTION: This episode we open the platform up to a very special guest, LA Sparks Guard & Hometown Hero Tierra Ruffin-Pratt. There's really nothing else left to say! Tune in!! W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking 🏀 Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb. US Expats in Dubai! A relationship that started over a...

DESCRIPTION: This week the OG and the Young OG talk about whether or not the game is suffering, sticking to a vision, and having a chip on your shoulder! It gets intense this week so don't miss it!! W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking   Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.  US Expats in Dubai!&nbsp...

DESCRIPTION: Episode 17 "Post Cereal" is here! The OG & Young OG get into their favorite All Star Game moments, an Indiana Basketball High School Legend, & getting out coached. Check in!! W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking   Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.  US Expats in Dubai!  A...

DESCRIPTION: Episode 16 "Simplify Game" is our first video episode and it's a good one! This week the OG and Young OG talk about some current events in the basketball atmosphere before moving on to talking about pre-game rituals, whether or not the shot clock should be adapted at the grassroots level, and finally wrapping it up with a discussion on simplifying the game! W/ @ayeyates & @co...

DESCRIPTION: This week Episode 15 "Magic City Snowbears" of the Pod takes a cultural shift as the Young OG and OG breakdown their Top 10 basketball movies! They also check in with news from the NBA and talk about what they miss about hooping. Don't miss it! W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking   Life & more!| Player/Coach to Business Partne...

DESCRIPTION: The pod is back with Episode 14 "B-ball's Best Kept Secret" discussing fans & their role in sports, Basketball & Hip-Hop, knowing your limits, & more! *See who the OG's think NBA legends compare to in Hip Hop!!* W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking   Life & more!| Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmounta...

DESCRIPTION: On this week's episode of "Bridgin' The Gap" , the OG & the Young OG pay tribute to some fallen legends, the lighten the mood with a game of " This or That" which leads to a HEATED debate about basketballs Most Influential Players , & more! Check in! W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking   Life & more!| Player/Coach to B...