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EARLY

Society EN ↓ 134 episodes

Mek Show and Bruke Fasil get up EARLY to discuss the latest in sports, business, blockchain, and entertainment. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/earlypodcast/support

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Nation Entertainment

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Society

Podcast website

itsnation.com

Latest episode

Oct 16, 2025

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Episodes

EARLY #35: NBA, NCAA, and NFT Talk 17.07.2021

The hosts and special guest DJ Bri Mafia talk NBA, entertainment media, Bill Cosby, and the U.S. judicial system. Then they discuss incoming NCAA athlete monetization and past exploitation, before winding down the show with some recent NFT news. Highlights: - Chris Paul, Paul George, and more from the NBA playoffs - why DJ Bri doesn’t really watch TV or movies - the movie trailer that inspired a S...

EARLY #36: Growing Older 17.07.2021

The hosts get philosophical with talk of aging, parenting, and the self-developmental epiphanies Mek has had in recent weeks. Then they discuss the weirdness of this year’s NBA Finals (and the entire season, really), give their predictions, and debate Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status as a two-time MVP. Highlights: - contemplating familiarity and getting older as Mek’s dad celebrates a birthday - par...

EARLY #34: Understanding Value with Kojo Mienza 26.06.2021

Bruke and Mek talk about the NBA Conference finals, Britney Spears’ conservatorship, and the life and apparent suicide of John McAfee. They also have special guest Kojo who’s involved in multiple projects, from James Bond-like cybersecurity and CBD oil products to international trading and buying precious metals...and he’s even brought along some props to demonstrate. Then he goes deep into extrin...

EARLY #33: Reasonable Doubt Lawsuits 19.06.2021

Mek and Bruke talk about seeing both sides in Jay-Z’s lawsuit and why people would choose to take a risk trying to make money off of major brands. Then they get into the All NBA Teams for the season and the wild NBA playoff games this week. Highlights: - special guest DJ in the house - Happy Juneteenth everybody! - Jay-Z suing his former photographer Jonathan Mannion - motivations and consequences...

EARLY #32: El Salvador Embraces Bitcoin 12.06.2021

The hosts get into the NBA playoffs and this new era of young players making their mark, before discussing the big Bitcoin and other crypto news that happened this week. Highlights: - Bruke’s new puppy and Mek’s high maintenance dog - Mek tearing his Achilles tendon - the ugly NBA playoff game between the Nets and Bucks - Clippers vs. Jazz and young players putting their stamp on the league - Hawk...

EARLY #31: Rehumanizing Professional Athletes 08.06.2021

Bruke and Mek talk about their much-needed time off last week, Bruke’s new business, and building a business on your actual name. Then they discuss the 2021 NBA playoffs and the ugly side of fan culture, before ending on NFT and cryptocurrency talk. Highlights: 15:09 - show starts 17:42 - Bruke taking on more consultancy-like work 21:52 - why the business name you choose doesn’t matter 25:42 - pla...

EARLY #30: Buying The Dip 22.05.2021

Bruke and Mek talk about the new NBA Play-In tournament and Kwame Brown going off on Matt Barnes. Then the conversation shifts to the correction in the crypto market that had some people panicking and other recent moves and news in the world of cryptocurrency. Highlights: - early results and upcoming NBA Play-In tournament match-ups - Kwame Brown’s beef with Matt Barnes (and others) - chaos of the...

EARLY #29: Mek & Bruke's New Favorite Show 14.05.2021

Bruke celebrated his 28th birthday this week and looks back on his growth at age 27. He and Mek also discuss Gary Vee making his presence known in the NFT world, how the community is primed for change, and share their thoughts on the streaming show StartUp. Highlights: - happy birthday wishes to Bruke and how he’s continued evolving in the past year - having a preference for being hands-on and how...

EARLY #28: Bill & Melinda's Divorce Brings Up Marriage & Business 07.05.2021

Bruke and Mek talk about projects worked on this past week, showing mothers some love ahead of their big day, and what's going on with Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Then they speculate about the Gates calling it quits in their marriage, partners growing apart, and how the institution of marriage has traditionally been romanticized. Highlights: - Mek and Bruke getting a little philosophi...

EARLY #27: Marketing & More w/ Adrian Brannigan 30.04.2021

Mek and Bruke open the show with some results from the 2021 NFL draft, followed by a discussion of entrepreneurship and marketing for the modern-day with guest Adrian Brannigan. He shares his business journey, talks about changes in digital marketing, and offers advice for entrepreneurs just getting started. Highlights:  - notable players drafted in the NFL last night  - entrepreneur Adr...

EARLY #26: The Derek Chauvin Verdict + Curren$y and A$AP Rocky Drop NFTs This Week 23.04.2021

Mek and Bruke talk about more police shootings, black trauma media, the Derek Chauvin trial and the lack of justice in the American system despite the verdict. Then they switch gears to talk some NFT and Oscar nominations. Highlights:  - deciding on whether or not to spend time on something new  - the shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant and what about it really heats up Bruke  - not seeking...

EARLY #25: The Top Companies in Crypto 16.04.2021

Mek and Bruke talk about the death of DMX and his impact before getting into the coming NFL draft and the players who are the backbone of the sport. Then we take an extended dive into cryptocurrency and discuss how its future is right now. Highlights: 5:34 - a little skit 8:58 - show starts 12:37 - taking some time to pay respects to DMX 23:05 - the upcoming NFL draft, the league’s quarterback obs...

EARLY #24: NFTs and Digital Art w/ Ondrej Zunka 10.04.2021

Mek and Bruke talk about how things went for them in the first three months of 2021, decentralized banking as the next big thing, DMX and being on life support, and their favorite purchases this year thus far. They also bring on Ondrej Zunka to discuss his graphic design work and NFT art. Highlights: - how the first quarter of the year went - decentralized financing as another opportunity for mone...

EARLY #23: Remembering Nipsey Hussle, NFT Updates, and More 02.04.2021

Mek and Bruke talk about Nipsy Hussle and his impact, how lack of innovative thinking brought down Blockbuster, Louis Vutton, and some charitable causes within the NFT space. They also touch on some innovative things happening in the NFT world right now, turmoil surrounding Deshaun Watson, and the defamation of character that several black NFL athletes have undergone in recent years. Highlights: -...

EARLY #22: Billions, Succession, Snowfall; Best TV Shows Right Now 31.03.2021

Mek and Bruke talk about NBA trades and petty owners, a tangent on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, shows they’ve been into lately, and what it takes for someone to challenge the Golden Globe Awards. Links  ItsNation TV - www.itsnation.tv/  Bruke Fasil Productions - www.brukefasil.co If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and really mak...

EARLY #21: NFTs Feels Like The Early Internet Days 31.03.2021

On this episode of Early, Mek and Bruke talk about the creative process and big influences that changed animation, the need for the right perspective in the writer’s room, and a couple of classic movies that explore the dark side of the human psyche. Then they delve into some psychological and self-care habits people have and ones that can be developed, a little NFT talk, and more. Highlights: - r...

EARLY #20: Do The Grammy's Still Mean Something? 31.03.2021

On this episode of Early, Mek and Bruke talk about the 20-week “anniversary” of the show, big NFL news this week, sports talk show personalities and perspectives, and be careful how you judge viewpoints based on personal feelings. Then, they get into an interesting discussion on Scientology, religion, spirituality, and Nietzsche before dipping into the NFT world with a huge sale for a digital coll...

EARLY #19: Alexander Mazzei Talks NFTs.tips and The Future of Creators 05.03.2021

On this episode of Early, Mek and Bruke talk about what’s been trending  this week. Then later, videographer and content creator Alexander Mazzei  joins the show to discuss his introduction to NFTs, how his tips team  was born, and what he thinks about the NFT world going forward.   - Bruke shows off his wallet from Baspy, who explains the origin of his name   -...

EARLY #17: Malcolm & Marie Review 12.02.2021

Hosted by Mek Show and Bruke Fasil

EARLY #16: Simplecoin and the Relevance of Blockchain Technology 06.02.2021

Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto. On this episode of EARLY, Mek, and Bruke talks with Wesley Charles Blake. Wesley will be giving us insight into SimpleCoin and the relevance of blockchain technology! - how Wesley was introduced to blockchain technology - Wesley's role in SimpleCoin - Simplified Crypto Wallet - why it's better to get a simplified process of sending cryptocurrency from A to B - the pros...

EARLY #15: Understanding Music Syncing & Licensing with Saba Jenga 29.01.2021

Hosted by Mek Show and Bruke Fasil

EARLY #14 22.01.2021

Hosted by Mek Show and Bruke Fasil

EARLY #13 15.01.2021

Hosted by Mek Show and Bruke Fasil

EARLY #12 08.01.2021

Hosted by Mek Show and Bruke Fasil

EARLY #11: New Year, New Goals, New Opportunities 01.01.2021

Hosted by Mek Show and Bruke Fasil

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