Good Rookies Podcast

Good Film, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Shael Stolberg @filmbonafide Consultant/Storyteller/Producer/Marketer/Educator • Creative Director of Film Bonafide  We start episode 122 with special guest Shael Stolberg who shares his biggest sports surprise in 2022. We then discuss the 6 newly announced Kia Performance Award winners and breakdown each award and the relevance of the nam...

Good Freedom, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Andrew Miller @ThoseMillerBoys • Digital Creator  • Co-Founder of The One More Wear Foundation @1morewear  https://www.1morewear.com/ • Big Brother Canada Season 6 Cast Member    We start episode 121 with special guest Andrew Miller who shares his thoughts on the recent release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russian ja...

Good Benefits, Faheem & Nelly J start the EP 120 discussing the performance of Team Canada soccer after a 3 decade hiatus.  We then discuss the recent comments of Lebron James who called out the media in a postgame for not asking questions about the Jerry Jones controversy the same way they asked him about the Kyrie Irving controversy. We then highlight Allyson Felix in our FOR THE CULTUR...

Good Value, Faheem & Nelly J start the episode 119 giving their thoughts on Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in an iconic civil rights photo of a group of white students blocking a group of black students in North Little Rock High School back in 1957.  We then discuss the world's 50 valuable sports teams of 2022, breakdown the teams most popular regions and the dynamics of how a team gene...

Good Opportunities, Faheem & Nelly J start the episode discussing Tom Brady's comment of the possibility of playing in the Canadian Football League (CFL) at the end of his career after a successful Week 10 win over the Seahawks in Germany. We then talk about the comments of NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum who has shown interest in possible expansion to Mexico City and eventually transition...

Good Discipline,  Faheem & Nelly J start the episode discussing the list of actions issued by the Brooklyn Nets to Kyrie Irving in relation to his social media post which was deemed offensive. We then discuss the NBA stripping the Philadelphia 76ers of second-round draft picks in 2023 and 2024 after an investigation into tampering during offseason free-agency moves involving free agents P...

Good Scorpions,  Faheem & Nelly J start the episode discussing the firing of Steve Nash by the Brooklyn Nets, the narrative around his firing and how this firing plays into his future. We then highlight Kevin Durant in our FOR THE CULTURE segment to highlight his ownership of a Major League Pickleball team and growing popularity of the game. We then conclude episode 116 with THAT'S ABSURD...

Good Dime, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Imman Adan @Imman_Adan •  @Dishes & Dimes   • Yahoo Sports Canada •  Hoopstresses   We welcome Imman Adan to the podcast to get her thoughts on tanking and how it affects personnel from management to players. We then discuss Bleacher Reports 2022-23 Top 100 NBA players, analyze the ranking of the five (5) Toronto Ra...

Good Run, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Randy Holcomb @MogulRan @AlfredsHouse  @The Run Sports   • 9 Year Pro Basketball Player (NBA, International) • Businessman • Founder of Alfred's House & The Run Sports  Returning guest, Randy Holcomb is introduced and he shares his thoughts on young French basketball phenom Victor Wenbanyama, how he compares to a young Le...

Good Spaces, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Chris Barnett @HoopSpaces • Founder of HoopSpaces on TwitterSpaces • Combat Veteran US Army  • Founder of NBA on CH (Clubhouse)  https://hoopspaces.com/   Returning guest, Chris Barnett is introduced and he shares his thoughts on NBA Rookie Of The Year Scottie Barnes and how he fits into the Toronto Raptors versus Jalen Suggs w...

Good Ratings,  Faheem & Nelly J start the episode discussing the Twitter interactions between Kevin Durant and fans and the influence of Kevin Durant on the Brooklyn Nets this season. We then discuss a list from Bleacher Report stating the "Most Overrated Players In the Last 10 years" and our thoughts on the potential  of a few young NBA players to see if they are superstar material....

Good Probability,  Faheem & Nelly J start the episode discussing the pre-season comment from Pascal Siakam "I want to be a Top 5 player in the league" and some dynamics surrounding the comment. We then discuss the adjustments to the NFL Pro Bowl, the events and discuss the incentives surrounding the event. We then highlight Andrew Wiggins  in our FOR THE CULTURE segment to discuss hi...

Good Donation,  Faheem & Nelly J start the episode discussing the recent announcement that the WNBA will hold the 1st exhibition game outside US soil in over a decade in Toronto, how the game will be received and some obstacles the WNBA may have with a Toronto expansion. We then discuss both the NBA's new changes of lowering the age limit to 18 and the new policies to assist players with...

Good Culture, Faheem and Nelly J featuring special guest Emmanuel Kulu, Jr. @ibpmediagroup @Iam_Kulu  • Creator/Author of "I, Black Pharaoh: Rise to Power"• African Historian • Founder &  Professor of “Ancient African Antiquities Research Institute of America” • Community Activist/Social Worker.  We start the episode introducing Emmanuel Kulu Jr. to the podcast to discuss his ou...

Good Storyteller,  Faheem & Nelly J start the episode discussing the retirement of Serena Williams and her possible post playing career options. We then discuss the top paid NFL quarterbacks and some of the surprises on the list. We then highlight Frances Tiafoe in our FOR THE CULTURE segment where we discuss the influence of Tiafoe defeating a top ranked player Rafael Nadal in the US Ope...

Good Timing, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Blake Murphy @BlakeMurphyOCD  • Sports writer, broadcaster, and host based out of Toronto • Co-host of The FAN Morning Show on Sportsnet 590 • Raptors and Blue Jays reporter for Sportsnet •   https://linktr.ee/blakemurphyodc  We start the episode by introducing Blake Murphy where he gives his breakdown of the Toronto Blue...

Good Rebound,  Faheem & Nelly J start the episode by discussing the season ending injury of NBA rookie Chet Holmgren and how his injury may affect the off season Pro Am circuit. We then discuss Kevin Durant's off-season decision to stay in Brooklyn and how KD's decision affects the NBA free agent market. We then highlight the hiring of Hugh Menzies, the 1st black manager of the NWSL (Nati...

Good Schedule,  Faheem & Nelly J start the episode by discussing the Deshaun Watson fine and suspension from the NFL and how his punishment may affect the Cleveland Browns this season. We then discuss the upcoming NBA schedule, the New York Knicks Christmas Day games and the new "Rivalry Week' introduced this season. We then discuss Scottie Barnes in our FOR THE CULTURE segment to highlig...

Good Off Season, Faheem & Nelly J start the episode by discussing Tom Brady's decision to opt out of pre-season play and how age factors into his greatness. We then discuss the announced retirement of Serena Williams after the US Open and have an objective discussion of her legacy in women's tennis.. We then highlight Metta Sandiford-Artest in our FOR THE CULTURE segment to highlight his inves...

Good Contract,  Faheem & Nelly J start the episode by discussing Canada's new most valuable sports franchise and some reasons for the shift. We then discuss the announcement of Slam Ball after a 20 year hiatus, how the game translates with today's consumer and how a co-ed system would play out with Slam Ball. We then highlight the newest members of the Denver Broncos ownership group (Sir...

We start the episode by introducing Kevin Pryor to the podcast where we discuss the new signing of Julio Jones signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and our thoughts on the next move for Tom Brady. We then discuss the XFL and what it will take to be successful in the shadows of the NFL. We then highlight Kevin Pryor (Talk Show Host/Producer/Ad/Media Consultant, Public Speaker/ 950 Lounge...

Good Gamble,  Faheem & Nelly J start the episode discussing the new home of the GLeague Ignite to Las Vegas via relocation of the youth development NBA G League team. We then highlight RJ Barrett in our FOR THE CULTURE segment for his ownership in Canada's ULCC (Ultra Low Cost Carrier) Flair Airlines, the impact his ownership has on others in the culture and his connection to the partners...

Good Tribute, this episode Faheem & Nelly J celebrate episode 100 for 100 straight weeks!  We start the episode discussing an interesting stat comparing the business valuation of both men's and women's professional sports and how popularity plays into sustainability based on a study done by "The Sports Consultancy" on long-term investments. We then highlight in our FOR THE CULTURE segment...

Good Fashion, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Paul Anderson @PaulVonAnderson • Entrepreneur • Co-Founder of Von Anderson • Stylist • Image Consultant • Telecommunication Professional   This episode we welcome Paul Anderson to the podcast where we start the episode with our thoughts on the alleged discussions of a Kevin Durant trade to the Toronto Raptors and what it would take to m...

Good Creative, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Ray Harripaul @RayHarripaulCreative • Content Creator  •  Entrepreneur  • Photographer • Producer • Editor h This episode we welcome Ray Harripaul to the podcast where we discuss a shocking revelation that neither University of Kentucky nor Duke University basketball programs have ever produced an NBA MVP in draft history. We...