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Welcome back to #TheStoop. Before the launch of the 2026 season of this relaunched Mini-Pod series, I’m going into Throwback mode & releasing a couple of episodes that I recorded back on November 2, 2025. For the second episode, I’m joined by Jan-Michael Nation  (Ryerson/TMU Hall of Famer & Alumnist) as we discuss the years-long debate: LeBron James or Michael Jordan… but not like you thin...

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by the SSA Family Members as we discuss one of the most active NBA offseasons in recent memory. We break everything down from the crazy & insane Jaylen Brown Trade; Kawhi heading back to Toronto; the Lakers recent moves (and why they’re looking like something we’ve never seen before. You’ll get the joke soon); plus our thoughts on the Lamelo Ball going to M...

Welcome back to #TheStoop. Before the launch of the 2026 season of this relaunched Mini-Pod series, I’m going into Throwback mode & releasing a couple of episodes that I recorded back on November 2, 2025. For today’s episode, I’m joined by Author/Therapist  Jonathan Boxill  as we had a conversation about the pitfalls that some successful & wealthy black men encounter at the peak of their i...

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by  SSA Family Member Randall Walter  (Founder of Red Rush Ontario AAU Program) and  Julian Dunkley  (Founder of Difference Makers Basketball program) as we discuss the basketball landscape at this present time. We break down Giannis’s options & where we would like to see him go*; our favorite prospects going into the 2026 NBA Draft; share more love to Jale...

Today on The Ave Podcast, we break down and produce a review for Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again. On Part 1, we discuss our thoughts on the season overall; share our different POVs on the season finale; and pick out our Most Valuable Characters (we’re calling it MVPs because… are we really calling it MPCs??); plus more.

Today on the NBA Finals Post-Postgame version of The Ave Podcast, I'm joined by the SSA Panel as we discuss the New York Knicks grabbing the belt as the NBA Champions. We break down Jalen Brunson's new position as the King of New York, & where else his teammates land in Knicks' lore. Plus we discuss where the Spurs head from here; if the Knicks can repeat; Darryn Peterson's bold move; plus a l...

Today on the NBA Finals Post-Postgame version of The Ave Podcast, we break down Game 4 of the series. I’m joined by Canadian CIS Basketball HOFers  Jan-Michael Nation  (Ryerson/TMU Hall of Famer & Alumnist) & Tyrell McDowell ( Asst Coach of Belmont Abbey College ) as we discuss one of the craziest moments in NBA Finals History, the OG Tip-in, the Knicks historic 2nd half run, & the Spu...

Today on the NBA Finals Post-Postgame version of The Ave Podcast, we break down Game 3 of the series. We discuss Wemby laying the smackdown on New York City & the poise of his young co-stars; where did the KAT-Attack offence disappeared to; the certified "legendary" pre-game hype of Madison Square Garden; plus more. 

Today on The Ave Podcast, we discuss the experience of the NBA Finals between the Spurs & the Knicks. We also do so from the perspective of a lifelong Knicks fan. Just press play, it will make sense. Seriously, just press play. And enjoy.

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by O'Neil Kamaka (Coach of UPlay's AAU Program & Member of Giants of Africa) & SSA Family Member Randall Walter (Founder of Red Rush Ontario AAU Program) as we break down our thoughts on the NBA Playoffs so far. Including the Knicks historic run to the NBA Finals; & the dogfight in the Spurs - Thunder series. Plus we discuss Victor Wembanyama's firs...

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by DJ/Producer DJ Keo as we discuss this year's 20th Anniversary of T.I.'s classic "King" album. We break down his star rise in the early 2000s; his impact on ushering the South's takeover on the Hip Hop Landscape; discuss our favorite tracks from the album; why "What You Know" didn't have lasting staying power like some of the classics this century. (02:16) Pl...

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by the SSA Family Members as we discuss the end of the Raptors playoff journey; break down what direction the team goes from here; & more. Plus we touch on Masai Ujiri starting a new path with the Dallas Mavericks; and discuss the matchups for the 2nd Round of the NBA Playoffs.

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by the SSA Family Members as we breakdown the wildness of Game 6 of the Raptors/Cavaliers series; R.J. For The Win; how the Cavaliers have underachieved; & a lot more.

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by the SSA Family Members as we breakdown Game 5 of the Raptors/Cavaliers series; & a lot more.

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by the SSA Family Member as we breakdown Game 2 of the Raptors/Cavaliers series. We discuss Scottie Barnes & R.J. Barrett taking over the game; where in the world is Brandon Ingram; what was going on with Donovan Mitchell & James Harden; CMB! (We All We Got!*); plus a lot more.  *This tagline was mentioned by Nino Brown & his drug crew/syndicate any...

Today on The Ave Podcast, I'm joined by SSA Family Member & Founder of Red Rush Ontario AAU Program Randall Walter as we breakdown Game 2 of the Raptors/Cavaliers series. We break down the guard play discrepancies between both teams; where in the world is Brandon Ingram; discuss the elevation of playoff energy in the playoff; plus much more.  

Today on The Ave Podcast; we present the 2026 State of the Raptors Address, the annual podcast episode breaking the Raptors season. We discuss the evolution of Scottie Barnes; Year One of the Brandon Ingram experience; if the roster's current Salary cap is sustainable; predicting the Raps next 2-3 years; should the Raptors go big game hunting for a superstar Free Agent this summer; plus a lot more...

On the 300th episode of The Ave Podcast, we discuss the 2nd half of the NBA Season. We break down the era of Tanking and question if it will ever be fixed; & the rise of the Charlotte Hornets. Plus we discuss the most interesting teams to watch during the 2nd half of the season; debate our All-NBA selections; plus a lot more.

Welcome to "Memory Lane" where I share short clips and previous full episodes from the South Shore Ave Catalogue. Reminiscing from some of my favorite moments in SSA history. I'm sharing the full episode from the vault called " A Conversation About POWER. #FinalEpisodes " I was joined by a panel of my SSA Family Members as we have a raw, honest, and humorous conversation about the final season of...

Today on The Ave Podcast, we wrap up the NFL Season breaking down Super Bowl 60; where the Seattle Seahawks go from here; how we rate Sam Darnold going forward; we provide our early outlook for next season; plus we discuss Bad Bunny's Halftime performance.

On a special Saturday edition of The Ave Podcast, we break down the X-Factors for the Super Bowl 60 Preview; discuss our selections for the NFL Awards; plus more.

On the latest edition of The Ave Podcast, we discuss the future of the losing teams from the last two rounds; the recent coaching hires (Mike McCarthy come on down!); discuss the New England Patriots & Seattle Seahawks Championship paths from last weekend; plus more. *Due to technical issues/difficulties, there won't be a visual version of the podcast for this episode. 

On the latest edition of The Ave Podcast, we discuss Mike Tomlin stepping down from the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the paths that both him & the franchise take from this point. Plus we break down this weekend's matchups; who's future is brightest out of last week's playoff losers; and more.

On the first episode of The Ave Podcast for the New Year, I'm joined by DJ Chris Nice & DJ/Producer DJ Keo as we break down "Voodoo", the classic 2nd album from D'Angelo. We break down some of the most important & underrated tracks; and try to figure out if you can separate Voodoo from the legacy of Untitled. We then discuss Rihanna on the prospect of making music, & if this is an aven...

Welcome to "Memory Lane" where I share short clips and previous full episodes from the South Shore Ave Catalogue. Reminiscing from some of my favorite moments in SSA history. I'm sharing the full episode from the vault called "The Cord-Cutters Edition, Vol. 2." I was joined by DJ/Producer DJ Keo, Andrew Mambo (Producer of NPR's Sunday Story, and a host of the NPR App); and SSA Family Member Headle...