Courtside Club with Rachel DeMita

Rachel DeMita hangs with podcast host, YouTube creator, and author Mike Majlak to discuss his WWE debut with Logan Paul and the toll professional wrestling takes on the body. Mike discusses his relationship with Logan Paul and working with him on the podcast Impaulsive.  Mike talks about interviewing high-profile guests, including Antonio Brown, Tekashi69, and NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal in fro...

Rachel DeMita chats with current ESPN NBA analyst and 2014 first-overall WNBA selection Chiney Ogwumike. Chiney shares her unique expertise gained from being both a professional athlete and an analyst and how she can balance a sports and media career. Who are Chiney’s sleeper teams this season? Is the Lakers’ season salvageable? If so, how? Why does Chiney believe Giannis Antetokounmpo is the perf...

Rachel DeMita hangs with Golf Prodigy Paris Hilinksi on her first ever podcast appearance! Paris describes how she got started playing golf when she was 13 and made her first US Open appearance only after a year and a half of training. Paris recaps her experiences playing golf with her biggest role models and sports legends Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretzky. Paris talks about the return of snapchat...

Rachel DeMita hangs with writer, producer, and host of  Jalen & Jacoby , David Jacoby to talk all things NBA. Jacoby breaks down the Eastern Conference and explains why he’s a Nets believer. Jacoby discusses the Lakers’ struggles and why he feels Russell Westbrook doesn’t deserve all the blame. Rachel and Jacoby make their early NBA Finals and MVP predictions, and Jacoby gives his current and all-...

Rachel DeMita hangs with Former MLS and USMNT Player Stu Holden to preview the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Stu shares his expectations for the U.S. Men’s National Team in the group stage and explains why they have an edge. Stu reveals the difference between playing in the Olympics and the World Cup for the United States. Rachel and Stu also discuss what could draw more attention to soccer in America...

Rachel DeMita hangs out with actress and TikTok star Sara Echeagaray to discuss her transition from TikTok creator to actor. Sara talks about being cast on the second season of the Disney+ show  Big Shot  and working on her basketball skills for the role. Sara shares stories from the  Big Shot  set and talks about what it was like working with John Stamos. Sara describes her experiences creating v...

Rachel DeMita is joined by Dr. Gregory W. Stewart, Chief of the Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, director of the Sports Concussion Management Program and team physician at Tulane University. Dr. Stewart discusses Tua Tagovailoa’s injuries sustained against the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. Dr. Stewart explains the nuances and complications of concussion testing and concussi...

Rachel DeMita hangs out with former NFL All-Pro tackle Andrew Whitworth to discuss his 16-year NFL career and life after football. Andrew talks about facing his former team, the Cincinnati Bengals, in Super Bowl LVI and his decision to retire after that game. Andrew gives his thoughts on player empowerment and what the NFL can do to incentivize players to stay in one city. Andrew talks about the t...

Courtside Club:   Rachel DeMita hangs with actor and comedian Lamorne Morris. LaMorne talks about growing up in Chicago as a Bulls fan but now being a self-described “player-first fan” and rooting for LeBron James. Lamorne talks about player empowerment and how that has impacted the game and fans’ rooting interests. Lamorne explains why Steph Curry is universally loved and why Russell Westbrook is...

Rachel DeMita hangs with former NCAA wrestler and motivational speaker Zion Clark. Zion discusses his Netflix documentary  Zion  and his incredible story of overcoming the challenges of living with caudal regression syndrome. Zion talks about how he got his start in wrestling and becoming an NCAA wrestler at Kent State. Zion also discusses his transition into track and field and achieving the Guin...

Rachel DeMita hangs with NBA host and entrepreneur Christian Crosby during the 2022 NBA All-Star weekend. Rachel and Christian reflect on All-Star Saturday Night and discuss how to improve the NBA Dunk Contest. Rachel and Christian discuss how Cleveland NBA fans compare to other fanbases including the Sixers and Lakers. Christian talks about how he got his start with the NBA going from host and ma...

Rachel hangs with media personality and entrepreneur, Buster Scher, to discuss his start with Hoops Nation when he was just 11 years old. Buster discusses his mentors including Gary Vaynerchuk, and how they’ve helped him in his career. Buster talks about hosting his podcast, The Buster Show, and interviewing high-profile guests like Tracy McGrady and Jerry West. Buster also discusses how the Crew...

Rachel DeMita hangs with Jalen Rose in Detroit to discuss the turning points in his life and how growing up in Detroit has made him who he is today. Jalen talks about not having his father in his life growing up and how that motivated him to succeed and provide a better life for his mother. Jalen reveals what impresses him most about Bronny James and explains why Bronny should attend Michigan. Jal...

Rachel DeMita hangs out with NFL insider Jordan Schultz to discuss his career in sports media. Jordan talks about growing up as the son of Howard Schultz, the founder of Starbucks, and what it was like creating his own path. Jordan explains how Adam Schefter has mentored him in his career and explains how building relationships with athletes has helped him break news involving players like DK Metc...

Rachel DeMita hangs with former NFL player Willie Colon to discuss his journey from Steelers fourth-round draft pick to Super Bowl champion. Willie talks about NIL collectives and how college programs can better assist their athletes for a world beyond sports. Willie gives his thoughts on how the NFL handled DeShaun Watson. Willie also compares playing for the Steelers to his experiences playing w...

Rachel DeMita hangs with Sports Illustrated model and philanthropist Christen Harper to discuss how she made it into Sports Illustrated. Christen dives into what life is like in Michigan with her fiance, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, and how she helps get him game day ready. Christen talks about what it’s like to be shooting on set with Sports Illustrated and how physical the photo shoots...

Rachel DeMita hangs with professional dunkers Jonathan Clark, Brandon Ruffin, and Jordan Southerland to break down what it takes to become a professional dunker. They reveal who they think are the top professional dunkers right now, including Jordan Kilganon, and explain why consistency is key in professional dunking. The guys talk about how to fix the NBA dunk contest and why professional dunking...

Rachel DeMita hangs with WWE superstar Becky Lynch to discuss her training and mental state heading into a pivotal match at SummerSlam. Becky Lynch goes into how she first became interested in wrestling and her rough beginnings with the sport. Becky shares stories about stepping away from the wrestling ring and how she made her comeback. Becky discusses what it’s like being a new mom as a professi...

Rachel DeMita hangs with producer, screenwriter, actor, and director Rob Weiss to discuss how the HBO series  Entourage  began. Rob talks about the development and success of  Ballers  and what it was like working with The Rock. Rob shares a story about The Rock fanboying over Nate and Nick Diaz and talks about filming with top athletes like Alvin Kamara, Terell Suggs, Danny Amendola, and Julian E...

Rachel DeMita hangs with photographer Cassy Athena to discuss how her photography career began. Cassy shares personal stories on how she first broke into the industry and developed relationships with James Harden, Steph Curry, LeBron James, their families and celebrities, like Los Angeles rapper The Game. Cassy discusses her first “wow” moment when an athlete posted her photos on their social medi...

Rachel DeMita hangs with Harry Jowsey to discuss his experiences on Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle and the Floor is Lava. Harry explains what it’s like being on a reality show and how his life and social media changed after appearing on Too Hot to Handle. Harry discusses what’s next in his career and why he plans on transitioning away from reality shows. Rachel asks Harry about his experiences watchi...

 Rachel DeMita hangs with NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen to discuss Drew’s experiences working with NBA clients. Drew talks about how he got his start as a skills coach and the next phase of his career helping clients off the court. Drew explains why Joel Embiid is the hardest working NBA player and how Zach Lavine put in the work to prove he is a special player. Drew and Rachel talk about their exp...

Rachel DeMita hangs Justin Sylvester to discuss the intersection of sports and pop culture. Justin shares personal stories about how Ali Landry and Kyle Richards helped him to get his start in the entertainment industry. Rachel and Justin discuss how sports have changed since Michael Jordan and the Bulls dynasty in the 1990’s and the impact social media has had on sports and sports superstars. Jus...

Rachel DeMita hangs with Michael Buffer to discuss how Michael got his start as a ringa announcer and the origin of his signature phrase “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble”. Michael shares the story of meeting his brother, Bruce, when he was in his 40’s and reflects on the biggest fights he has called. Micahel also gives his opinion on today’s celebrity influencer boxers and if Jake Paul is a legitimate f...

Rachel DeMita catches up with Crissa “Ace” Jackson to discuss Crissa’s time on the Netflix show, "The Circle". Crissa talks about the emotions and nerves she felt during the show and explains what it was like living without devices, music, and even clocks while filming. Crissa also reveals the weirdest thing about filming a reality show and what reality show she’ll do next. Hosted on Acast. See ac...