South Shore Ave

Today on The Ave Podcast, I'm joined by Canadian CIS Basketball HOFers Jan-Michael Nation (Ryerson/TMU Hall of Famer & Alumnist) & Anthony Batchelor (Durham College Hall of Famer & All-time Scorer) as we discuss the first half of the NBA Season. We discuss Skinny Zion & if New Orleans should blow it up once & for all (4:36); the Cavs & Thunder's historic start & their p...

Today on the Saturday edition of The Ave Podcast, we celebrate the start of the NFL Playoffs! We wrap up the NFL Season by discussing the sympathy people are feeling for the Bengals not playing this weekend (5:00); discuss Jerod Mayo's firing in New England (16:23); break down the success of this year's rookie class (37:29); dive into our Wild Card Predictions for this weekend (59:43); and a lot m...

Today on The Ave Podcast, we break down the 2nd Quarter of the NFL Season. We discuss how in the actual hell the Chiefs are still getting away with this (4:14); share our happiness of the Pittsburgh Steelers (and Russell Wilson's) success (16:39); if the Niners make a deep run now that they are getting healthy (40:00); select our 1st Half Award Winners (51:38); share our thoughts on Saquon Barkley...

Today on The Ave Podcast, we conclude with South Shore Ave’s NBA Season Preview Week by presenting the annual NBA Eastern Conference Preview. As we always do, we ranked each team in the East from the bottom to the Top. Press play & enjoy.   Chapters Worst Team In Conference (04:29) # 14 (10:16) # 13 (17:09) # 12 (22:37) # 11 (35:54) # 10 (44:43) # 9 (51:11) # 8 (1:02:13) # 7 (1:11:27) # 6 (1:2...

Today on The Ave Podcast, we continue with South Shore Ave’s NBA Season Preview Week by presenting the annual NBA Western Conference Preview. Keeping with tradition, we ranked each team in the West from the bottom to the Top. Press Play.   Chapters Worst Team In Conference (08:27) # 14 (20:08) # 13 (31:23) # 12 (41:35) # 11 (56:52) # 10 (1:12:44) # 9 (1:23:19) # 8 (1:33:28) # 7 (1:43:50) # 6 (1:50...

Welcome to the 9th installment of South Shore Ave’s NBA Season Preview! So today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by Anthony Batchelor (Durham College Hall of Famer & All-time Scorer) & Jan-Michael Nation (Ryerson University Hall of Famer & Alumnist) as we break down our Top 5 Lists of the most interesting storylines, players and teams leading up to the 2024-25 NBA Season.

Over the course of this week, I will be dropping a 3-part series celebrating the Raptors - Kawhi Leonard union which officially started in July 2018, and resulted in the greatest season in the history of the franchise. From a collection of episodes & a variety of guests from that championship season, I will be sharing clips that takes you through the journey. From the early season predictions;...

Today on The Ave Podcast, we break down the 1st Quarter of the NFL Season. We discuss the recent firing of New York Jets HC Robert Saleh; discuss the teams where we would like DeVante Adams to land; if Cincinnati can rise out of its funk; and if Tua Tagovailoa should consider retiring. Plus we break down our surprise teams of the season so far; how in the actual hell is Kansas City still chugging...

Over the course of this week, I will be dropping a 3-part series celebrating the Raptors - Kawhi Leonard union which officially started in July 2018, and resulted in the greatest season in the history of the franchise. From a collection of episodes & a variety of guests from that championship season, I will be sharing clips that takes you through the journey. From the early season predictions;...

Welcome to "Memory Lane" where at least once a month, I will share short clips, and previous full episodes from the South Shore Ave Catalogue. Reminiscing from some of my favorite moments in SSA History. Over the course of this week, I will be dropping a 3-part series celebrating the Raptors - Kawhi Leonard union which officially started in July 2018, and resulted in the greatest season in the his...

On The Ave Podcast today, we talk about Diddy & the entire fiasco/arrest/circus/Feds case. Yup…. we’re here. Please enjoy…

On the 10th instalment of # M Y S T O R Y, Baylor University Basketball Guard Jalen Celestine sits down with us as he details his recent graduation from his previous school; takes us behind the curtain of entering the NCAA Transfer Portal; officially switching schools, and the life adjustments; adjusting to a new program and city; looking back on his journey; and more. Come along for the ride…

Today on The Ave Podcast; we break down the beginning of the 2024 NFL Season as part of my season long NFL Check-In. We discuss Tyreek Hill's surreal arrest this past Sunday; what in the actual hell is going on with Deshaun Watson (both on/off the field); recap our thoughts on Week 1s games; plus share our thoughts on our Top underrated teams for this year. Enjoy please... *This episode was record...

Welcome to "Memory Lane" where at least once a month, I will share short clips, and previous full episodes from the South Shore Ave Catalogue. Reminiscing from some of my favorite moments in SSA History. On this episode, we dust off a classic episode of #TheStoop. With the spirit of the Paris Summer Olympics among us, we discuss the Tommy Smith & John Carlos ' now iconic Black Power moment fro...

Today on The Ave Podcast; we present the Vol. II episode of the 2024 NBA Offseason. We share our thoughts on the Free Agency period including Paul George heading East; if the Klay Thompson - Mavericks deal is a good pairing; if Denver will feel the effects of losing another key rotation player; if OKC's signing of "Zay" is the best low-key move; plus we discuss the Winners & Losers of the offs...

Today on The Ave Podcast; we discuss this year’s NBA Draft; the NBA’s French Revolution; Zach Edey showing up in the lottery; plus the Raptors draft selections. We also break down Bronny being drafted by the Lakers; where Paul George should go once Free Agency hits; and so much more.

Today on The Ave Podcast; we discuss the Mavs/Celtics NBA Finals after the first three games. We break down Boston's dominance during the playoffs; the self-inflicted Luka lessons post-Game 3; if Boston's the best team in recent memory; and a lot more.

Today on The Ave Podcast; we preview the NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics. We break down which duo we trust more; if we believe in Boston; & the Kyrie Irving Apology Tour. Plus we break down our series X-Factors; if this is the Finals matchup we needed, and a lot more.

Today on The Ave Podcast; I share my thoughts on the new NBA Media Rights contract; plus the new era that is being birthed during the NBA playoffs.

Today on The Ave Podcast; I'm joined by DJ/Producer DJ Keo as we share a conversation about the Drake v Kendrick battle; weight in on our thoughts about the experience; and the aftermath of this past week. Press play....

Today on  The Ave Podcast; we break down all the excitement and craziness of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. I'm joined by Contributor & Founder of Skills Refinement Group  O’Neil Kamaka as we discuss the breakout stars of the playoffs; the rise of Ant-Man & Jalen Brunson; discuss the Minny-Den series; plus we we break down Kevin Durant's career post-Golden State & how we look a...

Today on  The Ave Podcast; we wrap up the 2024 NBA Regular Season. I'm joined by Durham College Hall of Famer & one of the All-Time Scoring leader in OCAA Basketball History Anthony Batchelor as we share our picks for the All-NBA Teams; & have some spirited discussions on our NBA Awards selections. Plus we break down the preset NBA Playoff matchups; if Luka & Kyrie have figured it out;...

Welcome to "Memory Lane" where at least once a month, I will share short clips, and previous full episodes from the South Shore Ave Catalogue. Reminiscing from some of my favorite moments in SSA History. On this episode, I replay my first ever Ave Podcast , where I was joined by my SSA Family Member Big Brotha Curtis. We sat back and had an honest conversation on Vince Carter's legacy in Toronto;...

Today on The Ave Podcast; we present the 2024 State of the Raptors Address, the 8th annual podcast episode that breaks down the Raptors journey during their current NBA season. We break down the new additions of R.J. Barrett & Immanuel Quickley to the squad; plus IQ’s upcoming contract extension; & our honest thoughts on Scottie Barnes as The Franchise Face. Plus we pour out a little libat...

Welcome to "Memory Lane" where at least once a month, I will share short clips, and previous full episodes from the South Shore Ave Catalogue. Reminiscing from some of my favorite moments in SSA History. On this episode, we dive back into the archives and pull up the Surviving R. Kelly Docu-series that was launched on Lifetime back in January 2019. We share our reactions and break down the documen...