Saleem Messiah

Necessary Conversations

Sports EN ↓ 104 episodes

Necessary Conversations is a podcast based on conversations that are necessary where everybody has a story. Saleem Messiah goes in depth with a person and their life story and how they go to the point they're at now.

Author

Saleem Messiah

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.youtube.com

Latest episode

Oct 31, 2025

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Necessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Leah Twyman & Jaylen Encarnacion 26.01.2024

In this episode Saleem talks with Leah & Jaylen about how they got together. There journey together from UNLV to AIC and the coming future. We also touch on their time at AIC. We then speak about things that interest them such as food, tv shows, and just life in general.

Necessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Tyson Thornton 19.01.2024

In this episode Tyson joins Saleem again to talk about the season that just passed. We talked about the relationship with the new head coach and what he's meant to Tyson so far. We talked about what led him to stay at AIC after entering and leaving the transfer portal, and his feelings on the NE-10 and the lack of respect he feels they show AIC.

Necessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Lukas Kasko 13.01.2024

In this episode Saleem talks with Lukas about how he grew up in Brooklyn, New York but went to high school in Jersey City New Jersey. We spoke about his struggles attending Hudson Catholic and how he overcame them to become a starting quarterback for the school. We talked about his recruitment process through covid and how he got to AIC. We then touched on his journey being at AIC so far and how h...

Necessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Shadon Taylor 22.12.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Shadon about holding the crown of being named Mr. AIC. We talk about how he got the name, and why he's ready to give the name up. We talk about his experiences growing up in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He gives funny stories of him growing up and the state of AIC as it relates to school events. We then talk about how he got to AIC and how he got into hosting events...

Necessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Nariah Foster 18.12.2023

In this heartfelt episode Saleem talks with Nariah about how it was like growing up being adopted. We go over how it was growing up with some family issues, as we all have but how she overcame them. We also talk about how it was growing up in New York. Committing to Penn State University then having to transfer to AIC.

Necessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Deven Arthur 08.12.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Deven on his take when it comes to how tight ends are used nowadays. We also go over his high school days and his football experience there. We then talk about how he came straight into college as a vocal leader. We talk a little about our favorite thanksgiving dishes. Then end off on Devens plans for the future.

Necessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Menyelek "Minnie" Ward 01.12.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Minnie about how his first college season panned out for him. We also go over his younger days at the Notorious NJ powerhouse the Brick City Lions. We talk about his high school journey as well as his prep school journey. We talk about him training with NFL players, and his love for fashion.

Necessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Dorismar Perez & Alaysia Jenkins Graham 01.12.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Dorismar and Alayisa about life and where they come from. Also their reasons for coming to AIC. We also go over their taste in music as well as Alayisa favorite artist Rod Wave. We then just talk about what their future plans are, and how they became the best of friends.

Necessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Jahsin Jacobs 17.11.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Jahsin about his dominate high school football days. We talk about the infamous what if game with Union vs East Side Ghost in the high school playoffs back in 2021. We also talk about the cowboys and what they need to do to finally be on the winning side of things. We go over why he wasn’t able to accept his D1 opportunities. We then talk about his first college f...

Necessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Marcus Thomas 11.11.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Marcus about approaching his last few games a a college athlete. He has been at AIC since 2019, with multiple coaching changes he opened up about how it’s been dealing with that. He also goes over how it’s been mentally, loosing as much as he's had these past few seasons with limited playing time. He also talks about how it was spending his childhood in Hati t...

Necessary Conversations w: Saleem Messiah ft. Troy Baxter 03.11.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Troy about growing up in Connecticut then moving to Georgia right before college. He then talks about his experiences in growing up in the tough area of Connecticut. He then talks about how hard it was for him to leave Connecticut, but how it was better for him overall. He also speaks about why he keeps coming back to AIC and what motivates him to stay in the game...

Necessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Coach Shawn Lockett 27.10.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Springfield legend Coach Shawn Lockett. Defensive Line coach for American International College. We go over his journey to him playing college football at AIC, to then getting kicked out. We go over the multitude of adversity moments he’s had in his life. We also go over his professional football career and his favorite times from it. Also, what’s next for him.

Necessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Marquis Lundy 13.10.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Lundy about his experience on growing up in Duval, his experience in Florida high school football. He then goes over his experience at Lincoln University. Saleem then also talks about his experience at his prep school. Lundy then speaks on what’s next for him on the field and off.

Necessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Stephanie Gauvin 06.10.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Stephane about her involvement on campus. She speaks about not originally wanting to coming to college but after arriving wanting to make It better. She talks about growing up in a Haitian household as well as the expectations for one. We also go over the different types of dating that she thinks there is.

Necessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Abel Araujo 29.09.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Abel about him playing sports in high school. He also speaks about moving to college playing lacrosse and why he used it for his advantage. He then touches on his studies and how hard it is and what’s it like being a nursing major. He talks about the dedication it takes to be a nursing major, he also speaks about the steps he takes in his clinical studies in order...

Necessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Bennie Barnes 22.09.2023

In this episode Saleem talks to Bennie about his new podcast idea in joining AIC Radio, he also talks to Bennie about his rather interesting college career thus far. We go over what his plans are for his podcast and what the supporters can expect, as well as how often. We then discuss his time at Lincoln University (CA).

Necessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Mallory McGuire 15.09.2023

In this episode Saleem talks to Mallory about her experience growing up in Iowa. We also talked about her experience attending Drake University. We went over her decision to come to AIC for her masters program. As well as her various experiences of traveling and doing opera.

Necessary Conversations ft Saleem Messiah w: Dahvey "Scooby" Hicks 09.09.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Scooby about him coming up in the Brunswick area. From trenton to Brunswick to PA to back to Brunswick. He also talks about him transferring high schools for winning purposes. He then goes over his recruiting process to AIC, then his quest to being rookie of the year this past season, and what his goals is in the future.

Necessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Alex Dacruz 01.09.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Alex about him growing up in his city. Also about his family lineage. He talks about his college track career, and his illustrious high school track career. He also talks about his next decision involving his track career.

Necessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Justin Murray 18.08.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Justin about him growing up in Union New Jersey. The same town Saleem grew up in. He also talks with Justin about high school memories. Being that Saleem was a grade higher than Justin, they had different friend groups so they talked about different perspectives from high school. They also talk about how Justin got to AIC, and what his future holds.

Necessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Sidiki Kone 11.08.2023

In this episode Saleem talks to Sidiki about his muslim faith. He talks about the different things muslim practice and what goes into it. He also speaks on exactly what led him to be more into the muslim faith for himself even though he grew up in a muslim household. He talks about how he got to AIC, as well as his high school career and how he got to where he is today.

Necessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Malachi O'Neal 04.08.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Malachi about his track career. He speaks on how he comes from a long line of track stars in his family. He talks about his road to collegiate track. He also talks about what he wants out of his future both athletically and outside of athletics.

Necessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Jahsim Brooks 28.07.2023

In this episode Saleem talks with Jahsim about the legacy of the New Jersey football conference powerhouse the big north. They also talk about his time with youth football program Brick City Lions. They go over his football journey from Brick City to St. Joes to Paramus Catholic, and what he's looking for out of football now.

Necessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Jaheim McGuire 21.07.2023

In this episode Saleem talks to Jaheim about how he became the primary receiver as a true freshmen, and his breakout game against Pace University. He also speaks about his recruiting process and how he got to AIC. He then speaks about his less than expected sophomore season, as well as what he is doing to prepare for this season coming. We also go over upcoming power house PCTI and his time there.

Necessary Conversations w. Saleem Messiah ft. Jadye Foxworth 14.07.2023

In this episode Saleem talks to former high school 3 star, Jayde Foxworth about how exactly he got to AIC after having multiple D1 offers. He talks about how he feels football just comes naturally to him. He also talks about the dominance of E-Hall, a powerhouse football program in NY. As well as how he thinks he is the best athlete in his family.

Listen to the Necessary Conversations podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.