The Catch Up with Napiera Groves-Boykin

Napiera breezes through an NBA playoff preview, names her pick to win it all (shocker!), debates strategies to improve future playoffs, and gives Rory McIlroy his McIlaurels! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin ep: s1e23

Napiera chats with Crossroads Basketball Coach Anthony 'AD' Davis about the dynamics of youth basketball, the transition from high school to college, and the recent national championship. They discuss the importance of fundamentals in coaching, the pressures young athletes face during critical moments, and the evolving landscape of youth basketball. Guest: Anthony Davis Host: Napiera Grove...

Napiera kicks off the show with big Bengals energy, celebrating T. Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase’s contracts and finally giving props to Mike Brown for opening the wallet. She reflects on the bittersweet milestone of her daughter turning 17, before tackling all things ball from the NBA Western Conference, to college hoops brackets (St. John’s — you heard here first), and (another) impassioned LeBron d...

Napiera catches up with self-professed theater-kid "Gregarious" Reid, her college buddy turned colleague, about all things film, TV, theatre, LA, NY, along with as much sports talk as Greg can bear. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: Greg Alverez Reid Episode: s1e20

Napiera's back... And by the time Kyrie is back for the Mavs, Adrian Brody should just be about to wrap up his acceptance speech. A is for Anora, W is for Women, and we'll C U on the Catch Up. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Episode: s1e19

Napiera talks all things Tinseltown... Starting with Lakers / Mavs, before turning her attention to the biggest night in Hollywood. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Episode s1e18

Napiera catches up with Kamau Stanford, a world-renowned educator and intellectual, who in his spare time is a die-hard Philadephia Eagles fan. They bask in the glory of his recent Super Bowl victory, while Kamau shares his experience being in New Orleans at the Super Bowl. Finally, Napiera shares her thoughts on All Star Weekend. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: Kamau Stanford Episode: s1e17

Napiera is in a state of euphoria over the Eagles upsetting the Chiefs, but not so much over Kendrick's halftime show. She breaks down the big game, Jalen Hurts’ big moment, and Patrick Mahomes’ legacy check. Finally, she turns her attention to the debuts of Luka in LA and Anthony Day-to-Davis in Dallas. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Episode: e16

Napiera breaks down the most insane trade in NBA history with Max the Ref. Is this about owners regaining control? Is Luka a proposition LeBron didn't sign up for? Are the Mavs secretly sneaky? Surely this can't be as one sided as it seems... Right? Finally, Nape and Max get hyped for Fox on the Spurs side by side with Wemby and CP3, and pour one out for producer Michael's beloved Sacr...

Napiera breaks down the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl matchup and Mahomes’ dominance, before tackling the NBA—the Jimmy Butler drama, the surging Knicks, and Lakers' theoretical upside. Finally, she questions the recent NFL coaching shake-ups. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Episode: s1e14

Napiera basks in Ohio State's National College Football Championship win! Then, she turns to the NFL divisional round results and gives her conference final predictions. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Episode: s1e13

Napiera discusses the LA fires and their personal impact on her. Then in the second half, C-Nell is back! Nape and Nell catch up on some of the Bengals coaching staff hires as well as the divisional round matchups. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell Episode: s1e12

The NFL regular season is over... And the Bengals funeral has officially commenced! Napiera eulogizes what could have been, expresses her off-season dreams and fears, and then analyzes the playoff picture. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Episode: s1e11

Napiera is joined by a true New Yorker, DJ Big Red. They eulogize his pitiful Jets, and possibly resurrect her beloved Bengal's after their epic OT win over Denver. Then, they turn to the NBA to talk all things Knicks, and by the end of the show Nape finds herself yet again amongst the LeBron haters! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: DJ Big Red Episode: s1e10

Napiera flies solo as she dives into the Bengals’ rollercoaster season, their slim playoff hopes, and the struggles holding them back. She talks Zach Taylor, Joe Burrow, and whether Cincinnati’s front office is failing its stars. Then, a shift to the NBA, where the Lakers’ season and the wild NBA Cup take center stage. Finally, Nape nopes out, since it's her birthday and she's got better things to...

Napiera and C-Nell have little to be thankful for as they break down yet ANOTHER Bengals loss, along with the disappointment that was Moana 2. They also look back on an amazing T-Day, look forward to next week in the NFL, and look for the MIA Kahwi Leonard! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell Episode: s1e8

Napiera and C-Nell dive into the Bengals' struggles, the AFC North shake-up, and whether their team has any hope left this season. They debate the Lakers' and Warriors' playoff chances, and check in on Bronny James. Finally, Napiera saw Wicked... and has plenty of thoughts. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell Episode: s1e7

Host Napiera Groves Boykin catches up with this week's very special guest, Dio — a true New Yorker! They recap Nape's transcendent Dodgers World Series Win (and Dio's disappointing Yankees loss). After Nape pours one out for her Bengals, they turn their attention their mutually beloved Knicks. Make sure not to miss Dio's WILD Julius Randle take that left the whole Catch Up crew speechless! Host: N...

Napiera breaks down one of her greatest all-time sports experiences! It's the Freddy Freeman walk-off home run World Series game — that she witnessed IN PERSON! Then, her and C-Nell catch up all things NFL, Bengals, and end on some open-ended Clippers and Kahwi questions. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell Episode: s1e5

Napiera and C-Nell discuss the fiery Bengals/Browns game, Cleveland's classless fanbase, NFL week 7, and give their week 8 picks. Then, they turn to the WNBA Finals... And the upcoming LA-NY World Series! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell Episode: s1e4

Host Napiera Groves-Boykin and her cousin C-Nell swag a little bit over their beloved Cincinnati Bengals, before making their picks for week 7. Finally, they turn their attention to basketball, recapping the WNBA playoffs... And offering starkly different takes on Bronny James' NBA Debut. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell e3