Necessary Conversations

In this episode Saleem talks with Jaydah about growing up in Springfield. She talks about her love life, food. pop culture, and more.

In this episode Saleem talks to Mike and Nevin about everything. From food, to life, to football, to upbringings. Conspiracies. Their beliefs and more.

In this episode Saleem talks to Logan about his football journey. From covid potentially canceling football in Connecticut him and his family uprooted to Texas football. Going to camps getting an offer from Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders then having a injury and grade problems sent him off to JUCO football. After getting his financial package cut down he got a opportunity here at AIC, and h...

In this episode Saleem talks to Grace about her life in the content creation world. Grace took over the school from a content creation standpoint this year and pumped out great content. For multiple sports teams and school programs. We talked about how much she learned and where she wants to take it in the future. We also go over how she got from Ireland to Massachusetts and how she was able to ad...

In this episode Saleem talks with Jack and Aasim about the game of basketball,. We talk about how they got into basketball, how their recruiting process was like and more importantly how they got to AIC. It then leads into talking about "crashing out" over disloyalty in relationships. Ending on what they expect this upcoming basketball season in 2025.

In this episode Saleem talks to Joe about how his freshman year of college went. Coming into college during covid wasn’t easy but he talked about how he got through it. He then described how his sophomore season of college went which he described as the best time of his life. Then going on to talk about how different his junior year was due to some unforeseen circumstances out of the soccer teams...

In this episode Saleem talks to Iman about education. She went from a double bachelors to a masters and is in the process of receiving her doctorate and psychology counseling. She's not stopping there because she wants another degree! We also go over her upbringing, her transformation as a person, and what her future holds in her eyes.

In this episode Saleem talks to Lucas about his time at AIC. From freshmen year to now being a graduate. We talked about how he got through the covid process of being in college. We talked about his position of being a goalie and how he prepares for that. We also speak on how his 4 seasons of soccer at AIC went. We also touch on his future aspirations from career wise to even a possibility of pro...

In this episode Saleem talks to Elijah about how "life be lifing". We talk about the expectations for someone straight out of college as it relates to life, and finances. We also talk about the state of relationships these days. What women and men in this generation want and expect. Lastly, we touch on what we both want out of life in the future.

In this episode Saleem talks to Aaron about his up and coming clothing brand NOBU. He also talks about his time in college, what he has learned and whats next in Aaron's life. We also talk about traveling and where we'd like to go, as well as lessons high school taught us.

In this episode Saleem talks to the guys about basketball, life and school. We talk about the infamous GOAT debate and our opinions on it. We talk about where we're from, our taste in music and more.

In this episode Saleem talks to Fazo about his life struggles. We talk about what he was facing throughout school and how he was able to over come. We also talk about how he navigates life with his core principals.

In this episode Saleem talks to Coach Iz about how it was growing up with football. We then speak about his past coaching experiences and how he got into coaching. We talk about what he looks for in a running back, and what his coaching goals are.

In this episode Saleem talks with Eve and Ant about AIC Senior week events, how they got AIC, and the future of their careers.

In this episode Saleem talks to April about her experiences in the Occupational Therapy Program and what led her into that. We talk about her love for Drake as an artist. We also talk about how she thinks LeBron is washed, and what her favorite Madea plays and movies are.

In this episode Saleem talks to Alaysia about her love for dance and growing up in the dance culture. We talk about her love for the outdoors and her enjoyment of fishing. We also touch on what brought her to AIC, growing up in Springfield. I then explain to her and viewers of why AIC Football was struggling, but will quickly find their way to the top. We lastly speak about her motivation behind h...

In this episode Saleem talks with Omari about his breakout season at AIC over a 2 game stretch due to injury Omari went for 143 yards on 7 catches and 2 touchdowns. We also talk about his journey from New York to West Orange NJ. We go over what made him choose football over basketball, and his transition from public school to private school. Then ending up at a prep school during the covid year an...

In this Episode Saleem talks with Frank about his journey from a young child to a now one of assistant deans of the arts department at AIC. Growing up in Springfield and being heavily active in the theaters and his improvements he has help make for the school.

In this episode Saleem sits down with Rod to show him some love on how he handled the trials and tribulations he went through this past season. We went over how he was able to get from week to week and what his mindset was to being able to eventually start even with all odds stacked against him. We also discuss his future in football.

In this episode Saleem talks with Kemari about how his injury has been going. We talk about how the torn ACL happened, and his experiences from it. We talk about the mentality trying to get through the injury. We also talk about how he was able to climb the depth chart with a new coaching staff. We touch on his expectations this upcoming season. Lastly we speak on the steelers and their problems.

In this episode Saleem talks with Carlos and Tyrae about real world issues. We talk about this upcoming election and who they plan on voting for. We also talk about the way the world is shaping out, and the wonders as it relates to the futures of it. We also discuss culture and society as we see it. We also briefly touch on where their from and the effects of it.

In this episode Saleem talks with Nicole about her interesting life story. From being adopted to being in some troubles as a young kid and having a kid at 20 and having to figure it out and trying to figure out herself to. She also talks about her traveling life and her traveling wants.

In this episode Saleem talks with Isaiah about his love for comics and superheroes. We talk about his love for marvel comics, characters, and movies. We also discuss how he got to AIC, as well as his love for drawing.

In this episode Saleem talks with Shawn "Deuce" about his rise on the depth chart to being a backup LB to one of the leaders of a young defense. We talk about the struggles that our school is going through and how it could effects the students. We also touch on just a multitude of life situations as a whole.

In this episode Saleem talks with Albert about how his life was growing up in New Haven. We reminisced down memory lane of having sort of the same experiences coming up through school. We talk about the motherland itself in Africa. We also touch on his motivation for pushing in life, and why he’s so invested into his own education. We talk about some of the struggles he’s faced thus far, and his p...