The DeJuan Marrero Podcast

In this week’s episode - I sit down with Coach Rob Gardner, who is the new head football coach for Hammond High School located in the region in Northwest Indiana. In this episode we discuss Rob’s background, his vision he has as a new head coach, and being one of the youngest head football coaches around and much more! Tweet us! @coachrobgardner @thedmpodcast

In this week’s podcast edition, I am joined by the Head Coach of Hammond Highschool, Coach Larry Moore Jr. In this episode, we discuss his 14 game winning streak, life after basketball, being one of the top teams in Northwest Indiana, and much more! Instagram: @thedmpodcast_ @coach_moore3

This episode is a special edition in honor of “Kobe Bean Bryant” and how he influenced and impacted the world. Though I never met Kobe Bryant in person, he impacted my life by being more than just an athlete. His will to win, his perseverance and resilience he had to be legendary was unmatched. Special thanks to my good friend, Schoolem Jonesy for taking the time out his day to join me on this epi...

This week on the podcast I had the great pleasure of hosting longtime sports columnist for the Gary Post Tribune, Mr. Mike Hutton. Mike and myself had an in depth conversation about his journey as a sports columnist, his many accolades he received throughout his career, and his top 10 “2010-2020” all decade boys basketball list for Northwest Indiana and much more! Connect with us on Social Media:...

This weeks guest is a DMPod Alum, Jamal Richardson. In this episode Jamal elaborates more about All Around Game Basketball, Breaking down his clients game, and his recap of 2019. To hear more about Jamal’s personal story, tune into Episode 17. Connect with us on Instagram @AAGBasketball10 @TheDMPodcast_

This week on the podcast is Mr. Ryan Givens. Ryan has an eye for the camera, he has had numerous of videos go viral on the internet, he makes some of the sickest football and basketball highlight videos. In this episode, we discussed his passion for the camera, experiencing Nike Peach Jam EYBL, the countless hours he spends in the gym, and much more! Connect with us on Social Media: Instagram: @Ia...

This week on the podcast is Bosco Prep Institute Founder and Director Dave Maravilla. DeJuan had the opportunity to host Dave on the podcast to share his innovative idea to create a Prep School located in Northwest Indiana in Crown Point, Indiana. In this episode, Dave goes in depth on why he wanted to have a Prep School after being a long time basketball agent for over two decades, he shares how...

DeJuan Marrero is joined by another Region legend from Northwest Indiana, Mr. Spike Albrecht. In this episode we discussed being from the region in Northwest Indiana, his experience playing at the University of Michigan and competing for the 2013 National Championship against Louisville. Spike also shares his mindset he had going into the national championship game and scoring 17pts off the bench,...

DeJuan Marrero had the opportunity to host Gary Indiana’s favorite barber William Coker, aka Billco, aka the brother who paved the way for a lot brothers coming up in Gary, Indiana. Bill shares what it takes to be a successful barber, his longevity of entrepreneurship, and what it means for him to be from Gary, Indiana. Bill has been cutting hair for over 25 years - He is the owner of his own Barb...

DeJuan Marrero had the opportunity to host, Levon Whittaker - Levon and DeJuan grew up in the same community in Gary, Indiana, both played on the same baseball team growing up and both attended the same High School (Bowman Academy) in Gary, Indiana. In this episode we discussed how Levon created #SportsWhitt, the history of Bowman Academy, the importance of putting out content on social media, why...

DeJuan Marrero sits down with Gary, Indiana native Greg Jones, who is the Founder and Director of G2 Hoops. In this episode, Greg shares how his journey started internationally, how he started his foundation with G2 Hoops, the tournaments he hosts in Northwest Indiana and his thoughts about region basketball in Northwest Indiana. Greg also shares his art behind networking and what he did to put hi...

DeJuan Marrero sits down with current Law Student at Northwestern University located in Chicago, Illinois, Paul Jones. In this episode, Paul shares his Law grind, the feeling he had when he got accepted into Northwestern, the process behind taking The LSAT, and how we managed to cross paths while in undergrad at DePaul University plus much more!

DeJuan Marrero had the great pleasure of hosting, Belinda Drake, who is a Gary, Indiana native, and candidate for State Representative in Indiana for 2020. In this episode we discussed how she got into politics, how she assembled her campaign team, the challenges she faces, Gary, Indiana and much more! Instagram: BelieveInBelinda

DeJuan Marrero had the opportunity to host one of the youngest Athletic Directors in Northwest Indiana today, Eric Roldan. In this episode - Eric shares his experience when his High School Basketball team (Bishop Noll Institute) went 26-1 in 2011, he also discusses the culture of region basketball in Northwest Indiana, attending Trine University, located in Angola, Indiana, interning for the Fort...

DeJuan Marrero had the great pleasure to host Indiana University Northwest standout, Darrius Davis. Darrius played college basketball at Indiana University Northwest and had a phenomenal career. He scored over 1,000pts, was student athlete of the year, and was an all conference selection. In this episode, Darrius discussed not having the opportunity to play High School basketball, the feeling of b...

Joining DeJuan Marrero on episode 32 is Gary, Indiana native, Dimitri Jones. In this episode, we discussed Dimitri growing up in Gary, Indiana, what got him into podcasting, getting bullied in High School, getting blocked on social media by different celebrities, the power of social media, and joining the Air Force coming out of High School and much more! Instagram: @schoolem.jonesy Twitter: @scho...

DeJuan Marrero had the opportunity to sit with student athlete and Gary, Indiana product, Langston Stallings. In this week’s edition we discussed life as a student athlete, his transition from Valparaiso University to Purdue University Northwest, Bowman Academy, legendary Coach Marvin Rea and much more!

DeJuan Marrero hosts region basketball standout, Austin Richie. Austin led the state of Indiana in scoring in 2011. He represented the region by being selected to be a part of the Indiana Allstar Team. In this week’s episode, Austin breaks down when he went for 50pts in High School against Hammond High School. Discusses his recruiting process before committing to Western Michigan University. And b...

DeJuan Marrero had the good fortune to sit with Purdue University Men’s Basketball player, Sasha Stefanovic! In this episode, we discussed the opportunity he was given to play for legendary Coach, Clint Swan, his memorable shot against Valparaiso High School in double overtime thriller to win sectionals in the postseason, the notoriety he received on social media after hitting his enormous shot to...

Episode 28, DeJuan Marrero had the pleasure of hosting Professional Basketball Player and USA Gold Medalist, Chanise Jenkins. In this episode, we discussed her recruiting process, collegiate career at DePaul University, representing Team USA in South Korea, how she overcame adversity battling through injuries, and the success she has been having currently playing the game she loves, plus much more...

Episode 27, DeJuan Marrero had the opportunity to sit with the young legend himself, Daniel Poneman. In this episode, we discussed how Daniel got started in the basketball business in Chicago, the motion behind him becoming a basketball scout at 14 years of age, and the motion behind him creating content for some of the best inner city kids in Chicago. Daniel also breaks down the documentary he pr...

Episode 26, DeJuan Marrero had the opportunity to sit with Bro. Arlen J. Sims. In the season 3 opener, we discussed his hard earned scholarship he received through playing golf at AlcornSt, his experience attending a historically black college university, why internships are important while you are in college, his experience moving up the ladder in corporate America while working at SodexoMagic, a...

Episode 25, DeJuan Marrero sits down with Morehouse College student and Gary native, Chris Robinson. In this episode, Chris shares his background being from Gary, Indiana, life in Atlanta, what got him into being a DJ, and what it means to him to attend a historically black college plus much more!

Episode 24, DeJuan Marrero sits down with professional photographer, Ovy Cedeno. In this episode we discussed photography, how he landed the job working for the professional basketball franchise Leones De Ponce, located in Puerto Rico, and life as a cyclist, plus much more! Instagram: ovgraphy

Episode 23, DeJuan Marrero sits down with former division one athlete and now dental school student, Dean Danos. We covered Indiana basketball, Dean’s transition to Bishop Noll High School, and also his experience playing for Northern Kentucky University. Dean also talks about why it’s important to take criticism in the game of basketball, and life after basketball. Plus much more!