Up on Game Presents

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in a thrilling Super Bowl and we're here to break down every part of the Big Game. We then switch gears back to the NBA. In case you haven't been paying attention - we list 5 things to know about to catch you up to speed: Super Bowl Breakdown (2:00) - Stats that shaped the Super Bowl - Why this was the Aaron Donald Game - Is Matt Stafford a Hall...

In this episode with special guest Bryan Waddell (Head of Creators, Gaming, and Esports at Nestlé USA), we discuss Nestlé USA's gaming and esports strategy, how the brands under Nestlé think about their target market and gamers, successful activations, and influencer partnerships with Hot Pockets, best practices and learnings for other brands looking to reach the gaming audience, and so much more!...

In this episode, the key word is disrespect, Rhett dissects Israel Adesanya's defense of Joe Rogan using the N-word. He also talks about Jake Paul coming for Dana White yet again to get him ousted from the UFC by Disney and ESPN. Last, Rhett discusses "Showtime" Shawn Porter calling upcoming welterweight Jaron "Boots" Ennis "overrated" and more. This is a very disrespectful episode. Enjoy! Learn m...

Adam chats with creative consultant and manager Charles Keys. Charles has worked with brands like Under Armor and Nike. He joins the show to discuss how sneakers help create moments in our lives.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Support the show: https://www.upongame.network/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Brooks was more than a running quarterback, he was a threat down the field. He crafted his game after some of the greats to do it and he's with LaVar Arrington to remind you about that. Listen as the 8yr NFL Legend talks about his time in the NFL. Brooks also has some great advice for some of the young up-and-coming black quarterbacks. UP On GAME Presents Conversations With A Legend. LaVar A...

Buck that head back and BAM!!! That's what we call facing the fan, baby! Some linebackers are thumpers and then some linebackers ARE THUMPERS and 8yr NFL Legend Wali Rainer was that guy. LaVar Arrington drops another on you with this former Brown, Jaguar, Lion, and Texan. Wali discusses how football was his escape and the mental health side of the NFL. UP On GAME Presents Conversations With A Lege...

It's Super Bowl week and you know we're breaking down everything there is to know about the matchup between the Bengals and the Rams. Rams vs Bengals (2:00) - The Aaron Donald Game - How the Rams can attack the Bengals  - Which QB is more vital to their team's success? Best Bets (32:00) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Support the show: https://www.upongame....

In this episode with special guest Bruce Stein (Founder and former CEO of aXiomatic Gaming), we discuss founding aXiomatic Gaming and their investment strategy, backing Team Liquid and what makes them different, the importance of IP in gaming as well as the toy business, gaming's place in the bigger entertainment ecosystem, and so much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...

This week, Rhett talks about Keith Thurman's return fight against Mario Barrios. He also discusses why Thurman's resurgence is important for the welterweight division and if Terence Crawford might be down the line. Also, Tyson Fury has been coming for every heavyweight and it's getting real now that a fight against Dillian Whyte is looking more likely. PRITTY Left Hook, on the Up On Game Presents...

Julia Rock joins the show to discuss how her company is helping pro athletes take the next steps in their careers. She also talks about how her love for sneaker culture grew and how sneakers are taking over the boardroom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Support the show: https://www.upongame.network/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A prominent figure with the NFL Legends Community, Ed Reynold's has done it all. From his playing days with the Patriots and the Giants to his work with the legends community. Listen as Ed talks about his military upbring and how he correlated that into a career in the NFL. And, NFL legends have had their proudest moments on the field, and Ed Reynolds is no different. Ed talks about stopping John...

Bills Mafia know this guy very well. When he hit you, you didn't feel a rat-ah-tat-tat you felt a BOOM, BOOM, BOOM! Listen as 14 year NFL Legend Darryl Talley talks with LaVar Arrington about his time as a defensive leader on the Bills from the 1990s, Talley describes how that Buffalo Bills team had six "Big Heads" that could change the game. When it is all said and done, how does Darryl want to b...

We're in the grey area for the NFL Playoffs as wait for Super Bowl Week. The crew took the opportunity to break down both Conference Championship games plus we look at the preseason win projections for the NBA - who's over-performing and who's looking "shaakyyy baabyyyy": Conference Championships (2:00) - Chief's choke job? - How cold is Joe Cool? - Long time coming for Stafford - How McVay got lu...

In this episode with special guest Tips Out (Co-Founder and COO of OTK Media), we discuss One True King Media focusing on content creation, how they are different from other esports orgs, how OTK elevates and grows the influencers in their network, what works best when it comes to original content creation, how to succeed on Twitch and other streaming platforms, working with creators like Mizkif a...

In this episode, Rhett comes for Bob Arum's decision to stage Oscar Valdez vs. Shakur Stevenson unified junior lightweight bout on April 30th, the same day as the historic Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano undisputed women's lightweight fight. Arum compares the face-off as the Premier League vs. women's soccer.  Also, Tyson Fury is ready for all heavyweights and busts big shots at Anthony Joshua, Ol...

WHAT ARE THOSE!!! Philanthropist and producer Paul Spann talks about some of the biggest sneaker drops in 2022. Plus we discuss the sudden rise in popularity of the Jordan 2 and if the Jordan 1 mid can do the same. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Support the show: https://www.upongame.network/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The only thing Andra Davis sought was respect, and the guy got it. Davis was one of the biggest 'THUMPERS' in the NFL who could lay the wood. From his beginnings in the small town of Live Oak, Florida to a fifth-round pick in the 2002 NFL draft, listen as Andra Davis talks about his time as a Florida Gator and how stacked the team was that the only thing he could do was learn, get molded, and BE A...

Another THUMPER Tony Richardson is on this edition of Up On Game Presents: Conversations With A Legend. Tony and LaVar talk about how did he spend 17yrs in the NFL as a fullback. Did football call him, or did he call football? How does Tony Richardson want to be remembered? UP On GAME Presents Conversations With A Legend. LaVar Arrington is sitting down with the best from the field, the stage, and...

We're coming off the most exciting weekend of football of all time! The crew breaks down the wild Divisional Weekend in the NFL and sets the scene for the Conference Championships. We also introduce a new segment called "Straight Facts Hold 'Em." Divisional Weekend (2:00) - Give Josh Allen his flowers - James experiences pain w/ Bucs loss - Just how cold is Joe Burrow? Conference Championships (29...

 Business Of Esports With Paul "The Profit" Dawalibi & Hon. Jimmy Baratta In this episode the guys talk with special guest Jonathan Pan (Head of Strategy & Operations at Facebook Gaming), we discuss behind the scenes insights from Amazon Games and Riot Games, the outlook for esports leagues, why Mixer failed, building esports startups, the initial success of Amazon's New World compared to...

The African martial arts explosion has touched every aspect of combat sports, even traditional ones like karate. When Kamaru “The Nigerian Nightmare” Usman won the UFC welterweight championship it solidified the rise in Africans in martial arts. Now African practitioners of traditional martial artists are entering the global fray.  This week we sit down with Elhadji “Black Magic” Ndour, who is one...

Subscribe, Rate & Review Up On Game Presents right here Adam chats with USA Today’s Mike Sykes about the current impact NBA players have on sneaker culture and how the game has changed since the early 90’s. Follow OnMyFeet to see more sneaker-related content. Instagram @omfnetwork & @onmyfeetapp  YouTube @onmyfeetnetwork  Our host Adam Butler @MSR_Adam on Twitter and Instagram.  Learn more...

UP On GAME Presents Conversations With A Legend. In this episode, LaVar Arrington talks with 9yr NFL Veteran Leonard Wheeler about the defining moments that lead him on a path to the NFL. Listen to Wheeler, as an eight-year-old, tells you a story about the time he saw his mother wearing sunglasses to hide a black eye. That very moment, he told his mother he would make it into the NFL and "It Will...

"When I got into the league, Gunther Cunningham... told me that the only way you're worth your salt is if you could match up to Derrick Thomas" And that is what Jared Allen did. Allen, the 4x All-Pro, talks with LaVar Arrington about growing up on a farm and using his infamous calf roping celebration as a way to brand himself. Jared had a sack number in mind; did he achieve that goal? And, when he...

Wildcard Weekend did not disappoint, and now teams have their sights set on the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoff. Our crew breaks down the top storylines of the second around and then drops their "Best Bets" for the weekend: - Can Joe Burrow keep up the hot streak? - Are the Titans disrespected as the #1 seed? - Why Matt Stafford still has something to prove Learn more about your ad-choices at...