Talk That Talk

In this special season finale of Talk That Talk , we celebrate the journey of a dual-sport athlete who excelled in basketball and track not only in high school, but also in college at Bryant University!! Now a recent graduate, Mike boldly chose to pivot from athletics to a professional career as a business executive. Our discussion dives into his experiences at Thayer Academy, the challenges of ba...

In this episode of Talk That Talk , we welcome Maurice Ashley, a dynamic athlete who bet on himself and made the exciting transition to arena football. Maurice shares his early life experiences, what inspired him to pursue a career in arena football, and how it differs from traditional football. We spoke about his career journey, discussing the challenges he faced, significant milestones, and how...

We are taking this episode to the pros! This week we caught up with Jared Terrell, a high school phenom and national champion who transitioned from a celebrated Division 1 athlete to a professional hooper in the NBA and overseas. Jared shares his journey, from his early days as a multi-sport athlete in Weymouth to national competition and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. We dive deep...

Welcome back to Talk That Talk! This week we sat down with Lenny Tangishaka, a standout basketball player who began his journey at Randolph and shined at Thayer, where he became a 1,000-point scorer and earned All-ISL honors. Now playing at Assumption College, Lenny shares his experience as a Division 2 athlete, including his transition to college basketball and the summer routines of a dedicated...

In this episode of Talk That Talk, we welcome Brandon Riley, a talented Division 1 Track & Field athlete from UMass Lowell. Brandon shares his impressive journey from just his junior year of high school, where he set multiple records in long jump and hurdles, to his current achievements in college. No spoilers, but the man is a beast in the heptathlon and decathlon.  Brandon also reflects on h...

I’m super excited for the inaugural episode of Talk That Talk as I talk with Kairis Codio who shares his inspiring journey as a Division 3 college athlete. From his high school experiences to the unique challenges of recruitment, Kairis discusses what motivated him to play at this level. He offers insights into balancing academics and athletics, the importance of team culture, and memorable moment...