VITAL HOOPS Podcast

On Part I of Episode 58 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Bouna speaks about the government of South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice for genocide against the Palestinians, the support of Israel to the Apartheid Regime, and the impact of Israel's relationship with Apartheid South Africa on the so-called Black and Jewish Alliance. Mayibuye https://youtu.be/NQUFw-6u9F4?si=i631...

On episode 57 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Fernando speaks about "Panaf' Hip Hop" which was organised by the Panafrican League UMOJA (LP-U) and took place on May 11th 2024 in Canal 93. Fernando also breaks down the 10th Element of Hip Hop which was introduced for the first time in France during "Panaf' Hip Hop" and he finishes the show by talking about the NBA Playoffs. P...

On episode 56 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast, Ben Njie speaks about African spirituality and the importance of going back in order to move forward with the proper knowledge and understanding. Ben also speaks on the importance of panafricanism and how he became a panafricanist being directly connected to the motherland through his father. Ben later speaks about his professional basketball career in the...

On Episode 55 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Fernando begins by talking about "Panaf' Hip Hop", the upcoming event organised by the Panafrican League UMOJA (LP-U) in Paris, France. Fernando breaks down round 1 of the NBA playoffs, talks about the Knicks, the NCAA Final Four and more basketball talk. "Panaf' Hip Hop "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/ligue-panafricaine-...

On episode 54 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast, Sen-1 speaks about his experience as a graffiti artist growing up in New York City as the Hip Hop culture was forming. Sen and Fernando later speak about the importance of imagination and originality. Book recommendations from Sen-1: "1492: What Is It Like To Be Discovered?" by Deborah Small "The Wretched of the Earth" by Frantz Fanon "Seize The Time" by B...

On episode 53 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Kenisha begins by talking about her story and how she got into health and became a certified trainer and nutritionist. Fernando and Kenisha break down health, its importance and all of its components. Book recommendation from Kenisha: "Fast Like a Girl" and "The Metapause Reset" by Dr. Mindy Pelz "Midnight" by Sister Souljah Ke...

On Episode 52 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast, Vladimir and Fernando discuss the following topics. - moving from Guantanamo to Ciego De Avila - the important of Cuban Hip Hop to black consciousness in Cuba - playing basketball in the streets of Cuba - The Cuban basketball league and the national team beating the USA - FIBA world rankings and the Basketball Africa League - The importance of Haiti ad the...

On episode 51 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Isaac begins by sharing his experience as a sports journalist. Isaac and Fernando share various examples of how pro sports are used to push capitalism from the Super Bowl to the NBA All Star Game and more. The two also elaborate on Craig Hodges, Paul Robeson, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, the Tony Snell situation, Drake vs. Mos Def aka Yasiin Bey and much more. The c...

On Episode 50 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast, Fernando speaks about players having 40, 50, 60 and 70 point games in the NBA. He talks about the Drake VS. Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def situation. He also talks about the Giannis Antetokounmpo documentary "UGO" and the Bob Marley movie. HABANA NEGRA https://www.youtube.com/@Habananegra2024 PANAFRIKAN online magazine https://lpumoja.gumroad.com/l/hcqrq...

On episode 49 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Trésor talks about his journey as a coach and basketball player. He and Fernando later elaborate on coaching youth basketball, Basketball in France, the difference between hoopers and other athletes, Slam Magazine, New York City point gods and much more. Trésor Mawanda IG: @debonairchocl8eclair (basketball) @o_bandido_trey_ze (dance) VITAL HOOPS IG: VitalHo...

On Episode 48 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast, Fernando speaks about the importance of self-discipline to begin the year 2024. The Indigenous Nightmare Podcast feat. Fernando CARDENAS https://youtu.be/ophIb33NuUg?si=20uS0NjW7lXp91t- Ligue Panafricaine UMOJA (Panafrican League UMOJA) https://lp-umoja.com VITAL HOOPS Podcast https://www.vitalhoops.net IG: VitalHoopsPodcast Facebook: Vital Hoops Twitter:...

On Episode 47 (Part II) of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Diallo speaks about: -Veganism -Ecology -The "human kind" discussion -FBA & ADOS -Afro latiNOs & the N word -Racism in Cuba -Black solidarity -Culture Book Recommendations: "The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power" by Dr. Jarad A. Ball "Who Stole the Soul? the Weaponization of Hip Hop: A Historical & Soci...

On Episode 46 (Part I) of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Diallo speaks about: -Pan-Africanism -African Spirituality -Feminism A lot more coming on Part II available Thursday December 28th 2023. Diallo Kenyatta IG: DialloKenyatta Facebook: Diallo Kenyatta Twitter: DialloKenyatta https://www.youtube.com/@DialloKenyatta https://diallokenyatta.com/ https://africanworldorder.com/ VITAL HOOPS IG: VitalHoopsPod...

On Episode 45 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Omowale speaks about: -Growing up with a mother in the Black Panther Party -Becoming an organiser -Transitioning from Vegetarian to Vegan -Black VegFest -Liberation Farm and the importance of cultivating food Book recommendation: "Why I Became a Revolutionary" By Omali Yeshitela "Overturning The Culture of Violence" By Omali Yashitela an...

On Episode 44 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Fernando takes advantage of Hip Hop Appreciation Month to share 5 great albums... Wise The Dome by Rakeem Shabazz & Furious Stylez https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfWFtXbYxUJMHd2R1E8Bb-211RsusBwSX&si=N_DKRuJcSbHTQO_4 Miles Garvey by Skipp Coon https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ko5oWkSzUkiKpokDWSIIyWJgALQkg0Low&si=6U24HpZgJsH8hRns Moor...

Chef Troy Levy is an Ital / vegan chef, TV presenter and cookbook author, who founded Chef Troy’s Table, a private Chef Company inspired by fresh organic ingredients and taste of the islands. He appears on the VITAL HOOPS Podcast for the first time to talk about the Ital way of life as well as the inaugural ITAL FOOD FEST which will take place in Jamaica on November 25th 2023. Get your tickets now...

On Episode 42 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Fernando speaks about: -The Documentary of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf being held up by the NBA. -The NBA and NBPA releasing a statement supporting Israel. -Floyd Mayweather and LeBron James supporting Isreal. -The genocide in Palestine. -The genocide in the Congo. -The WNBA Finals and the top teams in the NBA. Panafrikan Magazine: https://lpumoja.gumroad.com/l/gzsi...

On Episode 41 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Fernando spoke about: -The WNBA Finals and EuroLeague. -Deon Sanders, Jay-Z and celebrity worshiping. -The "get the bag culture". -Cutting people off and keeping "successfull" people in your circle. VITAL HOOPS IG: VitalHoopsPodcast Facebook: Vital Hoops Twitter: VitalHoopsPod Email: vitalhoopspodcast@gmail.com https://www.vitalhoops.net...

Pierre Jacobs (Train For Greatness) is a health and fitness coach, a nutrition coach and a personal trainer. He is back on the VITAL HOOPS Podcast for the 4th time to get a little deeper into veganism. Pierre and Fernando spoke about: -The FIBA basketball world cup. -Pierre training the Montgermont basketball club in France. -When and why they became vegan.- The different reasons people become veg...

On episode 39 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Fernando talks about his preseason workouts with Coach P of Train For Greatness (IG: @train4greatness). He later gets into the FIBA worldcup, France losing early, Nicolas Batum's comments and Noah Lyles on the "World Champions". Fernando finishes by talking about the whitewashing of Hip Hop and the importance of being in solidarity with our pe...

On episode 38 pf the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Pierre Jacobs and Fernando are live from Rennes, France were they talk about a variety of topics mainly related to basketball, from their pre season intense work, to the FIBA Worldcup, to the NBA, to Kyrie Irving's new shoe deal, to Mahmoud Abdul Rauf and Colin Kaepernick. Follow Pierre Jacobs on Instagram and TikTok @Train4Greatness, Facebook is "...

Episode 37 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast is Part 3 of a 3 part series celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop. On this episode, Marcel P. Black begins by talking about his experience on tour. He speaks about his humble beginnings and how Hip Hop today is being used against our people. After that Marcel and Fernando talk about the importance of Pan-Afrikanism and Hip Hop being a Pan-Afrikan culture. Marcel fi...

Episode 36 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast is Part 2 of a 3 part series celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop. On this episode, the legendary cuban Hip Hop producer Pablo Herrera opens up by discussing with Fernando the link between Emcees and Athletes. After that Pablo talks about his story growing up in Cuba and falling in love with Hip Hop as well as the early stages of Hip Hop on the island. Later Pablo...

Episode 35 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast is Part 1 of a 3 part series celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop. On this episode, Eloh Kush and Jahbaton explain what Hip Hop means to them and how they got into the culture. Eloh Kush, Jahbaton and Fernando later talk about the origins of the culture and the importance of supporting real Hip Hop. The episode ends as they elaborate on 50 years of Hip Hop and the...

On Episode 34 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Fernando talk NBA Finals, NBA Draft, French League, Pro Am and Tournaments as well as staying healthy. He later talks about reclaiming the culture and announces three part podcast series with special guests for 50 Years of Hip Hop. GUERRILLA REPUBLIK : 20TH ANNIVERSARY LOVE & SACRIFICE MIXTAPE EDTION https://guerrillarepublik.org/guerrilla-republik-20th...