Doyen Wave Network

Jamaal and Dan discuss the lack of originality of modern rappers, artists that "sold out", the importance of networking, new music from JT and Rich The Kid, legacy conversations in the NBA and more.

On our 100th episode, the guys discuss the Olympics, the Ballon d"Or race, Claytus' top 10 German players since 1994, Dan's list of the world class players in the game, versatility getting rid of specialists, Leny Yoro joining Manchester United and more.

The guys discuss Jaylen Brown's comments on Bronny James, the Summer League, Steve Kerr's core for Team USA, Vince Carter vs. Tracy McGrady, Russell Westbrook joining the Denver Nuggets, Panathinaikos challenging the Boston Celtics and more.

The guys discuss EA Sports College Football 25, new music from Megan Thee Stallion, Blu & Evidence, Jay Worthy & DaM Funk, Action Bronson, 2024 being a great year for rap music, ESPN's list of the best athletes of the 21st century, Pinkpantheress saying she doesn't listen to albums, Big Sean's influence on Drake and more.

The fellas recap the Euros and Copa America as both tournaments come to an end. They also breakdown Rodri's Ballon d'Or campaign, Spain's dominance in the Euros, Argentina's place in history, Thomas Muller retiring from the German national team and more.

The guys breakdown free agency, Summer League, Kawhi Leonard stepping down from Team USA, Derrick White getting called up over Jaylen Brown, the Oklahoma City Thunder creating the second best roster in the league, the potential TV schedule in the 2025-26 season, Paul George as a Philadelphia 76er, the Cooper Flagg hype train, Lauri Markkanen being on the trade block and more.

Bukayo Saka's performance against Switzerland helps England make the semifinals of Euro 2024.

The guys discuss what makes a rap record label become a dynasty, rappers being afraid to freestyle, GloRilla's latest single, new music from Headie One and Lupe Fiasco, Rick Ross' incident in Canada, EA Sports College Football 25 and more.

The fellas discuss the U.S. men's national team getting eliminated from Copa America, Euro 2024, Belgium's golden generation coming to an end, the criticism surround the United States hosting Copa America and more.

The guys discuss the NBA draft, Mikal Bridges getting traded to the New York Knicks, an article exposing Michael Jordan's 1987-88 season, the Washington Wizards' draft party, Paul George potentially signing with the Golden State Warriors and more.

The guys discuss the states making the best music, which sports are the most popular in America Madden 25, EA Sports College Football 25, the Clipse upcoming album produced by Pharrell, analytics making sports boring and more.

Dan welcomes Marcus of Champagne Soccer and they discuss the NBA Draft.

The guys discuss the Boston Celtics winning their 18th NBA championship, the best players in the league today, JJ Redick becoming the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the Oklahoma City Thunder trading Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso and more.

Jamaal and Dan welcome a special guest who helps them breakdown Kendrick Lamar's concert in Los Angeles, the best albums and rappers of 2024 so far, the NBA Finals, reasons why the NBA needs narratives and storylines to generate interest, new music and more.

The guys discuss Euro 2024 in depth. They also breakdown the struggles Manchester City players face in international competition, Pep Guardiola helping the Boston Celtics win the NBA championship, Kylian Mbappe's struggles in the Euro tournament, Ronaldinho disowning the Brazilian national team (then backtracking), Lamine Yamal and Arda Guler putting their countries on their backs and more.

The Boston Celtics are on the verge of winning the Larry O'Brien Trophy and the guys discuss Jaylen Brown's improvement as a player, Brad Stevens robbing the Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards for Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis respectively, Luka Doncic's defensive struggles, Dan Hurley passing up on the Los Angeles Lakers' head coaching job, Jerry West passing away at 86 and more.

The fellas discuss Enchanting passing away, Funkmaster Flex hating on Tommy RIchman, Lil Jon's place in hip-hop history, Gunna's concert in Atlanta and more.

The guys preview Euro 2024 and Copa America. They also discuss the Brazil-USA match, World Cup qualifying matches in Africa, Manchester United keeping Erik Ten Hag. Endrick's clutch gene and more.

The guys give their predictions for the NBA Finals as they view Game 1. They also discuss Dan Hurley potentially becoming the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, how fans view coaches in basketball and more.

The guys talk about EA Sports College Football 25, a high school football video game, Bia vs. Cardi B, Shaboozey's album, Central Cee's song with Lil Baby and more.

The guys celebrate Real Madrid winning their 15th Champions League title. They also discuss Kylian Mbappe finally joining Los Blancos, Vinicius Jr. becoming the best player in the world and more.

The guys breakdown the Boston Celtics sweeping the Indiana Pacers, Jaylen Brown winning Eastern Conference Finals MVP over Jayson Tatum, the Dallas Mavericks "upsetting" the Minnesota Timberwolves to make the NBA Finals, Brian Keefe becoming the new Washington Wizards head coach, Bill Walton passing away at 71 and more.

The guys discuss the critical acclaim Good Kid, M.A.A.D City receives, reference tracks potentially affecting how people view Drake (again), new projects from Vince Staples and Sexyy Red, Go-Go music's place in Washington D.C. today and more.

The fellas discuss Bayer Leverkusen falling short of winning the invincible treble, Manchester United winning the FA Cup, Toni Kroos announcing his retirement, the upcoming Champions League final, major clubs signing new head coaches and more.

The fellas breakdown the Knicks and Nuggets losing a Game 7 at home, the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, the All-NBA and All-Defensive teams, J.B. Bickerstaff getting fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers, TNT potentially losing NBA TV rights and more.