CKTH Podcasts

From self-taught painter to collaborating with the Maine Celtics, Yai Deng (aka Nully) digs into his recent collaboration with the Maine Celtics, Boston's G-League affiliate, his journey as a self-taught artist and what it’s like to balance high-level design with life on the local basketball courts. This installment is with Mr. Yai Deng. Aka Nully. Aka Nully Nullsworth: One of Portland, Maine&...

This installment is with author, illustrator, Super Bowl Champion and all-around creative powerhouse, Martellus Bennett.  Aka Mr. Tomonoshi.  Born in San Diego and raised in Houston, Texas -- Martellus' publishing activity is quite literally the definition of Can’t Knock The Hustle .  Among other topics, Martellus discusses life as a full-time author. Selling over 100,000 books to date, he bre...

Joseph O’Neal is an internationally collected artist that lives and creates in Easton, Pennsylvania. Born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina — and representing Tarheel Nation — he has participated in group and solo shows throughout the United States, Mexico and Europe; including exhibitions in Basel, Switzerland in 2011, 2015, and Zurich in 2018 respectively. Joseph’s eye for creation has be...

Welcome to the 44th installment of the CKTH podcast with John Vincent Campbell. This installment is with NFL broadcasting mainstay, Charles Davis. Aka New Paltz, New York's finest. A four-year starter for Johnny Majors and an All-Academic SEC selection representing defensive back nation, Charles has held positions at Stanford University and Disney -- and is one of the esteemed voices for the legen...

Welcome to the 44th episode of the CKTH podcast.  I am John Vincent Campbell. And this installment is part two of the pod with longtime friend of the program, Thomas Moore. Thomas and I recently linked up with his family in Atlanta -- where we had a blast in Buckhead.  Like always, big ups and much respect to a distinguished US Navy Veteran, an elite jiu-jitsu a competitor and my favorite Dallas C...

Welcome to the 43rd episode of the CKTH Podcast  I am John Vincent Campbell  And this installment is with CKTH Ambassador, Thomas Moore A longtime friend of the program and a frequent contributor to the publishing, Thomas is a distinguished U.S. Navy Veteran, dedicated Family Man, globetrotting Jiujitsu competitor and loyal Cowboys Fan. We thank him for taking time away from everything he has goin...

With the growing clout of Juju Watkins, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, why is women’s college basketball more popular than the WNBA? Is the great Rajon Rondo a surefire lock for the NBA Hall of Fame? Is Victor Wembanyama the best rookie center since Joel Embiid and Shaq? Hear West Philly Hippie make his prediction about the Final Four.

Can’t knock the hustle like a post-Oscars and NFL free agency update episode of #ckth2things with the one and only, West Philly Hippie . Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: QUESTION 1: Which are the free agent signings that Andre likes? From Christian Wilkins to Baker Mayfield to Kirk Cousins, some people are definitely getting paid. QUESTION...

Can’t knock the hustle like a Caitlin Clark, LeBron James and Philly sports recap and episode of #ckth2things with the one and only, West Philly Hippie . Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: QUESTION 1: What are the instant reactions to Caitlin Clark and LeBron James both eclipsing historic scoring records in the last week? QUESTION 2 : What a...

Can’t knock the hustle like an NFL Free Agency episode of #ckth2things with the one and only West Philly Hippie . Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: Question 1: Who does Andre like in this current free agent class — for the birds or otherwise? Top Free Agents & Trade Talks Head of the Class: Patrick Queen, L'Jarius Sneed and Saquon B...

Born in Stockholm, Sweden and currently living in London -- Sally is a painter who received a BA and MFA in Fine Art from Goldsmiths, University of London. She describes her work as humorous -- with paintings that provide "a portal to explore our more unsavory emotions." She transforms snapshots from everyday life into humorous double-takes that touch on both high and low-brow culture. A...

Can’t knock the hustle like a post-NBA All-Star Weekend episode of #ckth2things with the one and only West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: QUESTION 1: With global NFL viewership on the rise and player “load-management” now at an all-time high, is the NBA slipping? Lack of Competitiveness in NBA All-Star Weekend The NBA All-...

Can’t knock the hustle like a post-Super Bowl episode of #ckth2things with the one and only West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: QUESTION 1: How did Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Isaiah Pacheco and Company win the big game? The simple answer is that Hall of Fame players not only make plays when they have to —...

Can’t knock the hustle like a post-Pro Bowl and pre-Super Bowl episode of #ckth2things with the one and only West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: QUESTION 1: What’s up with the new Pro Bowl format? What do we miss about the old-school version of the game — and how to potentially fix it? The key component to this three-part...

Fresh off of Andre recently being shouted out by The Big Aristotle aka Shaq. Can’t knock the hustle like an NFL Conference Championships episode of #ckth2things with the one and only, West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: AFC CHAMPIONSHIP TAKEAWAYS: What are the key takeaways from the AFC championship matchup between Patrick...

Can’t knock the hustle like an NFL 23 Week 18 and Monday Night Football episode of #ckth2things with the one and only, West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: Question 1: Which Team and player had the biggest win or the most heartbreaking loss? Josh Allen, win or lose, we salute you. But damn, that was tough to watch. Patrick...

Can’t knock the hustle like an NFL 23 Week 18 and Monday Night Football episode of #ckth2things with the one and only, West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: Question 1: Which organization and fan base had the roughest emotional letdown this weekend — the Cowboys or the Eagles? With expectations being high as ever in Dallas,...

Can’t knock the hustle like an NFL 23 Week 18 and Monday Night Football episode of #ckth2things with the one and only, West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: Question 1: Who are the biggest winners from this past NFL regular season? We got Lamar Jackson aka the MVP, Baker Mayfield aka comeback of the year candidate — and Dan...

Welcome to the 41st episode of the CKTH Podcast. I am John Vincent Campbell. And this installment -- CKTH's final published pod of 2023 -- is with Mariah Ernst and Thembi Hanify, Founders of the new Surf Magazine, Emocean. The world -- surf or otherwise -- needs more uplift. And via their shared passions for surfing and compassionate storytelling, Mariah and Thembi's creative efforts have...

Can’t knock the hustle like an NFL 23 Week 17 and Monday Night Football episode of #ckth2things with the one and only, West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: Question 1: What are the key takeaways as to the Philadelphia Eagles getting back to their winning ways — beating a Tyrod Taylor-quarterbacked New York Giants squad? Que...

Can’t knock the hustle like an NFL 23 Week 14 and Monday Night Football episode of #ckth2things with the one and only, West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: Question 1: Who is gonna call it like it is with Draymond Green? He is an all-time NBA Champion and competitor. And the Warriors would not have even made the finals — le...

Can’t knock the hustle like an NFL 23 Week 14 and Monday Night Football episode of  #ckth2things  with the one and only,  @westphillyhippie . Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Today’s topics include: First question: With the  #birdgang  now dropping back-to-back games, what is the issue with the Philadelphia Eagles offense? Turnovers always play a role but there’s more to it than...

Can’t knock the hustle like an NFL 23 week 12 and Monday Night Football episode of  #ckth2things  with the one and only,  @westphillyhippie . Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Today’s topics include: First question: Who is the best Team and the current front runner for MVP? Look no further than the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts. Next question: What does a Team with suspect...

Can’t knock the hustle like an  NFL 23 Week 11  and  Monday Night Football  episode of  #ckth2things  with the one and only,  @westphillyhippie . Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. This installment is fully dedicated to last season’s  #SuperBowl . And, amongst others, today’s topics include: First question: Who has the advantage when the  @chiefs  have the ball? With all due respe...

Can’t knock the hustle like an NFL 23 Week 10 and Monday Night Football episode of #ckth2things with the one and only, West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: Question 1: We first discuss the offensive woes of Penn State Football as well as the recent chemistry upside of Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and the Sixers. With James Har...