Up on Game Presents

Francis Ngannou did it! He bounced from the UFC. The heavyweight champ said keep your belts because I want the freedom to try boxing and make other plays. Now its time to see what the rest of the game does since he set it off. Also, this will be dependent on how well Ngannou does on the open market. The UFC is a marketing machine and a behemoth in the fight business but the game is changing and Ng...

Athletics produces a mental fortitude that transfers to everyday life. Utilizing discipline, work ethic, and competitiveness prepares you for the game of life. Even when it appears you are losing, a skilled player knows they are winning. The mental reps bolster endurance to equip you to patiently endure the no, while you prepare for the yes. Our next guest has been scoring goals since she was a li...

2023 New Year’s resolutions! Adam’s back for season 3 and he’s sharing his New Year's Sneaker resolutions! The goal is the make sneaker culture fun again so tune in to find out how to get that done. Subscribe/Rate/Review to Up On Game Presents on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! WATCH FULL EPISODES ON THE UP ON GAME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNEL JUST SEARCH "UP ON...

On this episode of The NIL House, Rob Vaka shows off his conference championship ring after having Bling Envy from Antwan Owen's massive ring. Plus, more brands are capitalizing on Women's NIL and there's a General Booty Cream! Register for an account on Brinx. TV for your chance to win cash and prizes daily! Subscribe/Rate/Review to Up On Game Presents on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or w...

There are two tornados that rolled through Georgia - one called Mother Nature and one named Stetson Bennett!  He's cashing in on NIL deals left and right! Meanwhile, one of his teammates, Javon Bullard, is getting advice from the great Champ Bailey all in this episode! Subscribe/Rate/Review to Up On Game Presents on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! TO WATCH F...

In this episode, Brian Drolet breaks down the 15 beats that are essential to any screenplay. Known as the Blake Snyder beat sheet from the famous screenwriting book Save The Cat, Brian walks us through the entire process of what goes into the formula for scripts to ensure captivating movie audiences will all enjoy! SOCIAL Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briandrolet Twitter: https://twit...

John Brenkis and Rob Vaka review the market value of the Georgia athletes that just competed for a National Championship.  Plus, two friends of The NIL House stop by! Alex Benson and Gary Downs of Born to Compete discuss if NIL compensation should extend to youth sports. Subscribe/Rate/Review to Up On Game Presents on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! TO WATCH...

SUBSCRIBE TO THE FASTEST-GROWING NETWORK  Warren Sapp and LaVar pick up right where they left off. Stop throwing the word GREAT or G.O.A.T around. So, Is JJ Watt a great player? What about TJ Watt or Aaron Darnold? Sapp is also coaching the young kids out there that want to sharpen their skills on the field. And, he talks about his good friend Jon Gruden. He's no racist. There's so much more, ya'l...

There's no one better to describe Name Imagine Likeness than one of the best sports agents in the business Leigh Steinberg. Listen as Leigh breaks down the NIL and why athletes are starting younger and younger to market themselves. Subscribe/Rate/Review to Up On Game Presents on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! WATCH FULL EPISODES ON THE UP ON GAME NETWORK YO...

In this episode, with special guest Jonathan Brovda (Co-Founder & CEO of GamerGains), we discuss play-to-earn gaming, web3 rewards for web2 games, increasing gamer engagement, GamerGains’ beta launch, solving some of the challenges of crypto in gaming, and so much more! Be sure to check out the Business of Esports Podcast with Paul "The Profit" Dawalibi and the Honorable Jimmy Baratta! Each we...

Continuing in Virginia Beach at AJ Gator's Sports Bar & Grill, LaVar Arrington welcomes Melissa McDonald. Melissa is the operations manager at AJ Gator's. She knows firsthand how skill gaming has turned strangers into friends and employees who are uncertain about their work to employees who know their jobs are secure. About Keeping Pace With Skill: Powered by Pace-O-Matic, this podcast is host...

The stage is set and the teams are ready. James, Jake and Stat Matt take you through each matchup of Super Wildcard Weekend and where each team has the advantage to victory. They then end the pod by naming their unsung heroes of the NFL season: Wildcard Weekend Preview (2:00) - Can Jags carry momentum to win vs LA?- Why Brady has the edge over the Cowboys- Whos wins a MIN/NYG toss-up game Who Has...

Dana White, president of the UFC was caught on a viral video slapping his wife back after she hit him during a New Year’s party they were at in Cabo. But there were no consequences. No UFC statement, no broadcast partner ESPN statement, and nothing but silence from parent company Endeavor and the MMA world. But no other leader of a major sports organization would have that happen to them, right? W...

Experience applied breeds maturity. Decisions made straight out of college can be laughable, but prove to be valuable as you navigate life. Today’s guest used her experience as a student athlete, collegiate softball coach, and attorney to create meaningful change in sports. •From the perspective of a former student-athlete and college softball coach, the gains and concerns of NIL •The benefits of...

This week Brian does stand-up comedy and interviews comedian Giovanni Neal. They discuss Edward Scissorhands, Where The Crawdads Sing, attending a movie theater wedding, and much more! Let’s Talk Movies is a new podcast hosted by Actor, Comedian, and Filmmaker Brian Drolet discussing all things movies. SOCIAL Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briandrolet Twitter: https://twitter.com/brian...

TRANSFER PORTAL, PORTAL. PORTAL!! This episode right here has all of your transfer portal needs! Listen as Coach Don Pellum delivers his 40 years of experience on how the game has changed and how kids are utilizing the transfer portal. There is some great insight for players and parents. You do not want to miss this episode! Subscribe/Rate/Review to Up On Game Presents on the iHeartRadio App, Appl...

We've watched some pretty crazy scoring outputs lately, and we couldn't let all that scoring happen without putting some context to it. James, Jake and Stat are here to try and make sense of all this scoring in the last month in the NBA: Why So Much Offense? (3:00) Top Scoring Outputs (13:00) - Giannis multiple 50 & 10 games- Luka Averaging 40+ over 5 games- Jokic 3rd straight MVP? MVP Race (4...

In this episode, we come to you live from the L.A. Comic Con in Los Angeles, California where we discuss the overlap between video games and other niche communities in the entertainment sector, with special guests Erin Ashley Simon (Co-Owner of XSET), Clinton Sparks (Grammy-Nominated Music Producer and XSET’s Co-Founder), Cy Chang (Co-Founder of Lightwork and easylive.io), Eyal Zafir (Investor for...

Celebrating 25 years in the small business community Al Zuhars of A J Gator's Sports Bar And Grill is no stranger to the pitfalls of owning and maintaining a business in these current economic times. Listen as Al tells you the importance of skill games and how they kept his businesses alive plus what steps he is taking to help regulate the games. About Keeping Pace With Skill: Powered by Pace-O-Ma...

On this episode, Brian sits down with his collaborator, actor, and filmmaker Jordan Eubanks. Jordan was on season one of MTV's iconic The Hills and Jordan has produced several feature films and acted on various television shows. In this episode, Jordan talks about the films that have inspired him like Fried Green Tomatoes, A Walk To Remember, and more. They also discuss superhero flicks and Marvel...

***REPLAY*** The latest news that TJ Ward is now a sports agent...Ward launched the Player Above Sports Group ...we wanted to showcase him once again on Conversations With A Legend. There's a reason why he tells you "Y'ALL NOT US & IT'S A REASON Y'ALL NOT US"  Don't mistake the soft-spoken TJ Ward as a guy that can't thump! He may be one way off the field, but when he laced them up, you will h...

Just two scouting legends are sitting down for an insightful interview. Listen as Coach Randy Taylor catches up with his old friend in the business Tom Lemming. When you look up traveling man, Tom Lemming's picture is right there! Listen as he recounts stories from the road and drops his number one high school prospect. Plus, you get some insight into how Tom found Michael Oher and some great Coac...

In this episode, with special guests Andrew Drake (CEO of Bad Moon Talent) and Reed Trimble (Vice President of Partnerships at Bad Moon Talent), we discuss how to identify top talent, creating successful partnerships with brands, the shifting power dynamic in the talent space, Bad Moon Talent’s record year, working on metaverse experiences in  Fortnite , and so much more! Be sure to check out the...

The NFL Playoff race is officially heating up as we hit the final three weeks of the season. James Jackson and "Stat" Matt Robinson set the scene for both conferences before the chaos ensues in the final weeks. The two then go through their top sports moments of 2022: AFC Playoff Picture (5:00) - Will the Dolphins choke the playoffs away?- Zach Wilson vs Teddy Bridgewater...sign me up NFC Playoff...

En route to their April 15th showdown, "King" Ryan Garcia has decided not to take a "stay busy" fight. He only wants to face Gervonta "Tank" Davis and is willing to wait so the fans don't feel like anything will stand in the way. Although Davis's recent arrest in Broward County, Florida might derail his upcoming January 7th fight against Hector Luis Garcia in Washington, D.C., Garcia is staying fo...