7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony & The Kid Mero

Wood Harris sits down with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide for a conversation that moves between basketball, acting and the discipline behind both. He breaks down how he really landed Motaw in Above the Rim, why hooping separated him from other actors and what it was like filming The Wire in Baltimore at a time when the city felt exactly like the show. Wood reflects on stepping onto set with Denzel Washington for the first time, feeling the pressure in that moment and why he believes sports is more honest than acting. He talks about Tupac's presence during Above the Rim, playing Spencer Haywood in Winning Time and the mindset that carried him from the west side of Chicago to a 30-year career. Wood also opens up about being kicked out of NYU, nearly losing everything and the turning point that forced him to bet on himself. This is a rare look at the competitor behind the characters and the perspective that shaped one of the most consistent careers in black cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DeMarcus Cousins pulls up to 7PM and this one gets honest fast. He and Melo get into untold Team USA stories, including behind the scenes moments and personalities clashing that fans don't really hear about, and what those experiences were actually like inside the locker room. They also talk about how close they were to teaming up in New Orleans, what was happening behind the scenes at the time, and how different things might've looked if that move had come together. The conversation also gets into NBA narratives, how labels stick to players whether they're true or not, and how reputations can follow guys for years regardless of what's actually happening on the court. Boogie speaks on how players deal with that noise, how perspective changes as you get older in the league, and why the mental side of the game doesn't get talked about enough. They also look ahead to the teams they'll be watching after All Star break. Tap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Vick sits down with the 7PM in Brooklyn crew to reflect on one of the most unique careers in football history. From becoming the first Black quarterback drafted No. 1 overall to redefining how the position is played, Vick explains how the game changed and how he had to evolve with it. He also opens up about his second act in the NFL, what it took mentally to come back after everything he went through, and how those experiences shaped the way he leads at Norfolk State today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Starks sits down with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide for a Knickscast. He breaks down the dunk, what it was like guarding Michael Jordan, earning the trust of Patrick Ewing, and why those 90s teams were built on toughness and pride. Plus Knicks alumni night stories, player-only meetings, and what separated playing for New York from any other city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From what longevity looks like for The LOX to how he thinks about MC craft vs modern standards, Styles P keeps it one hundred the whole way through. He gets into the Drake ghostwriting debate, why MC and rapper are not the same thing, and how artists like J Cole and Kendrick Lamar still represent the craft today. A real cultural conversation from someone who has lived every era of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tylil James pulls up on the crew to talk hoops as we hit the midpoint of the NBA season. While in the Hook, he also opens up on family, what drives him as a content creator, and opens up on the backlash that Kai Cenat has been receiving on his new journey of self-empowerment. The guys talk bringing back the excitement to Allstar weekend and the time Tylil stole a rare LeBron jersey out of Melo's house and how Melo chased him down to get it back. #TylilJames #KaiCenat #LeBronJames #NBAAllStar #CarmeloAnthony #7PMinBrooklyn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary J. Blige pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn and gets real. She talks about an unreleased record with Jay Z that never saw the light of day, why she passed on Rihanna's “Umbrella” before it became a global hit, and collaborating with a generation of brilliant Black women on the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack that helped define an era. The conversation moves through legacy without forcing it. From trusting instinct over hype to why her Vegas residency feels like earned peace, not a victory lap, Mary reflects on the moments that shaped her path and the ones that almost happened. This is Mary. Comfortable. Reflective. Speaking from the other side of the work. Tap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PJ Tucker pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide and breaks down what it takes to actually last in the league. From guarding LeBron and Kevin Durant to holding teams accountable, PJ breaks down leadership, longevity, and how your reputation can work for you or against you when the league starts moving differently. They talk sneaker culture, locker room politics, injuries, expectations, and the moments when talent is not enough. The crew also takes a look around the league. From breaking down Luka's defense, the best PG's in the NBA, who's the best 2-way player, and more. Tap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is not a recap. This is a roll call. KevOnStage links up with Carmelo Anthony and the 7PM in Brooklyn crew, The Kid Mero & Kazeem Famuyide, to run back the moments, people, and stories that actually had the culture talking in 2025. From laugh-out-loud chaos to moments that broke timelines, this is the official 7PM stamp of approval. If it made you rewind, screenshot, or argue in the group chat...it probably made the list. Bigger moments. Louder laughs. Same couch. Welcome to the third annual 7PMMYs. Tap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timothée Chalamet pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn for a conversation with Carmelo Anthony, The Kid Mero, and Kazeem Famuyide that flows between hoops, culture, and ambition. He shares the story behind interviewing Kendrick for the Super Bowl during the height of the Drake beef, reflects on growing up a diehard Knicks fan, and reveals that his first Knicks game was the infamous Knicks v Nuggets brawl that Carmelo was part of. Melo breaks down the behind-the-scenes chaos of his Knicks debut at Madison Square Garden, what makes New York the toughest stage in sports, and why performing in the Garden hits different. Timothée also opens up about advice from Leonardo DiCaprio, Marty Supreme, and what it really means to chase greatness in any field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Method Man and surprise guest JR Smith pull up to 7PM in Brooklyn for a conversation that moves from laughs to game without missing a beat. Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide tap in with Meth about the future of Wu-Tang and the story behind the Drake record that Wu-Tang passed on. They get into the paranoia artists and athletes feel about losing it all, how AI is reshaping music, sports, and film, and the moments that shaped how each of them sees the world now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary comedian and storyteller Bill Bellamy pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn and shares hilarious stories from across his career. He chops it up with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide about hooping with Michael Jordan during the Space Jam era, meeting Michael Jackson with Biggie, and the wild world of 90s and 2000s pop culture. Bill drops never before heard stories about his cousin Shaquille O'Neal, legendary run-ins, and the moments that shaped his journey from comedy to film.They tap into how he created “rizz” before the internet, his classic movies, the origin of “Booty Calls", his bond with Bernie Mac, and what it took to bet on himself early in his career. This episode is full of laughs and iconic stories. Tap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Hart pulls up to for one of the funniest and realest conversations of the season. He chops it up with Melo and Kaz about embracing the new generation with Kai Cenat and Druski, bridging the gap in comedy, and how he has evolved his voice with his new special, Acting My Age. Kev tells the hilarious story of the first time he and Melo met, breaks down why he wants to build a Harlem Nights style project with Mike Epps and Katt Williams, and shares why he will not be doing TikTok challenges any time soon. They tap into the early stand up era, what shaped his career, and what it takes to stay sharp in today's comedy landscape. Tap in…this one is nonstop laughs and stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kysre Gondrezick and Veeze pull up to 7PM in Brooklyn for a dope two-part episode tapping into hoops, culture, and the next wave. Kysre sits with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide to talk about her Playboy cover, the future of the WNBA, the realities of pay and opportunity, and what is next as she steps into Athletes Unlimited. Veeze joins the crew to break down Detroit's rap movement, connecting with hoopers, and how he built his own lane through sound, style, and storytelling. The squad taps into Pistons basketball, Run the 1s, and what it takes to build something that lasts in today's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Epps pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn for one of the funniest episodes of the season. He chops it up with Carmelo Anthony, The Kid Mero, and Kazeem Famuyide about his journey in comedy, the moments that shaped his career, and the way he sees culture, storytelling, and fame today. Mike talks about the new Friday movie he is working on with Ice Cube, the path that brought him into Hollywood, and the humor that has made him one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment. This one is an instant classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince Staples pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn for one of the funniest and most honest conversations of the season. He chops it up with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide about life as a Clippers fan, recruiting Kawhi, and why loyalty in sports can be painful. They get into SoCal hoop culture and run a Los Angeles edition of Run the 1s, debating matchups like Baron Davis vs Russell Westbrook and Paul George vs Kawhi Leonard. Vince also breaks down Season 2 of The Vince Staples Show on Netflix, his approach to storytelling, his music journey, and how he sees the future of hip hop and Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ja Rule joins Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide on 7PM in Brooklyn to talk legacy, competition, and the culture of hip hop. He reflects on his era alongside Jay-Z and DMX, speaks on his history with 50 Cent, and shares his thoughts on Kendrick vs Drake and why beef is bad for business. Ja also talks about Fast & Furious, Fyre Fest 2, Def Jam not believing in his second album, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria Taylor joins Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide on 7PM in Brooklyn to talk about the NBA returning to NBC and what this next era looks like. They get into Michael Jordan's Insight to Excellence, Melo's on-air fits, and the load management conversation. The crew talks about Phil Jackson continuing to speak on Melo's name to sell books, the new rookie class, Melo hitting the gym with Cade Cunningham, and the ultimate question of who would win one on one, Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan.Maria also opens up about becoming a mom while continuing to thrive in her career and what that journey has meant to her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Porter Jr. pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn and chops it up with Carmelo Anthony, The Kid Mero, and Kazeem Famuyide. He talks hooping with delusional confidence, why he's taking SHAQ over JOKIC, and how KD might be the toughest 1-on-1 in history. We also get into the adventures of Curious Mike.The crew talks faith, buckets, and how MPJ keeps the confidence to shoot no matter what. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith kicks off Season 3 of 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony and Kaz. He opens up about his beef with LeBron James, what it was really like covering Kobe, AI, and MJ, and how he's managed to stay connected to the game's biggest start while staying true to himself. This one is classic Stephen A…loud, passionate, and real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 is going out with a bang! On the finale, Gillie and Wallo of Million Dollaz Worth of Game pull up to Red Hook. Gillie speaks his truth about Cam Newton, the duo talk about their love for Coach Prime, and they explain how they built a million dollar business. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most influential rappers of his era, Offset pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn to talk about the legacy he built with Migos, the current state of his relationship with Quavo, and why his latest project is his most personal album yet. Don't miss this one, tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music legend Jermaine Dupri pulled up to Red Hook to chop it up about his new ‘Magic City' documentary, Melo sheds light on NBA strip club culture, and JD shares more classic stories from his iconic career. Tap In!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Demar Derozan pulls up to 7PM to chop it up about becoming one of the greatest midrange assassins in NBA history. Deebo talks about training with Kobe at 16, what he hates about today's NBA players, and how he climbed the scoring list to Top 25 without changing his game for analytics. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York basketball legend Lance Stephenson pulls up to a special edition of 7PM in Brooklyn at Las Vegas Summer League. Born Ready sits down with Melo and the crew to talk about his intense playoff battles with the Knicks and Heat, his career resurgence in the 1v1 scene, and how his NBA journey could've taken a different path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady pulled up to the hook to kick it with Melo and discuss the mastery of scoring in basketball, which jersey from his illustrious career is the nastiest, how his battles against LeBron and Melo shaped the back half of his career, and much more. Tap In!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The incomparable Katt Williams pulled up to Red Hook to set the record straight on his feud with Ali Siddiq, how he helped Stephen Curry alter NBA history forever, his relationship with Kendrick Lamar, the landscape of comedy and much more. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future of basketball is bright, and 7PM in Brooklyn has two stars that could alter the landscape of hoops on two different levels. Fresh off of being the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Dylan Harper sat down with Carmelo Anthony to discuss his NBA expectations along with which future Hall of Famer he models his game after. Alongside Dylan is Kiyan Anthony, who, in a few months, will follow in his father's footsteps and carry the legacy of the Anthony name at Syracuse. Kiyan shed light on what he's looking to accomplish and how the pressure of social media can affect young stars. Tap In!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Belated Juneteenth. The gang is back with another classic, this time featuring the honorable Mr. 17.5, Mr. Trap or Die, and one of the most iconic rappers of all time, Jeezy. Jeezy and Melo chopped it up about Allen Iverson really living his raps, how Jay-Z is real as they come, how Jeezy fumbled ‘Drunk in Love', and much more. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iman Shumpert pulled up to Brooklyn once again to chop it up with Melo about the Knicks' future. Did they overreact by firing Tom Thibodeau? Should the Knicks go all-in and get Giannis? And Melo responds to Michael Beasley's claim that he'd beat Melo in 1v1.  Tap In!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Fruitvale Station to Black Panther and now Sinners, Ryan Coogler pulled up to Red Hook to discuss the creative process behind Sinners, how Spike Lee made him cry, his connection to NBA players, and how a chance football hit pushed him to the path of filmmaking. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super Bowl champion and newly signed New York Giant Russell Wilson stopped by 7PM in Brooklyn to chat with Melo about what made the Big Apple appealing in free agency, what life was like playing for the legendary Mike Tomlin, and how the two balance fatherhood and stardom. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire joined Carmelo Anthony, Rudy Gay, and Kaz to discuss how he inspired Melo to go to Syracuse, what it was like playing with prime Steve Nash, teaming up with Melo in New York, the Linsanity run, and more. Tap in!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karlous Miller of the 85 South Show pulled up to the hook for an episode full of laughs.  Karlous & Melo discuss being AAU dads, the impact of weed in sports & create the perfect comedian.  Don't want to miss this one, Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The moment is finally here... one of the most requested guests in 7PM in Brooklyn history stopped by to chop it up with the guys, and it's none other than two-time NBA champion and former Sixth Man of the Year, J.R. Smith. The laughs are non-stop, and the stories are endless. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Giants superstar Malik Nabers pulled up to the hook to talk the NFL's disrespect of Shedeur Sanders, his late great teammate Kyren Lacy and the legacy he left behind, and why LSU keeps producing the best wide receivers in the country. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian JB Smoove pulls up to Red Hook and chops it up with Carmelo Anthony about being fearless in comedy, the time he watched Melo cook Kobe's Lakers (and Kobe's angry reaction), epic stories of making Kevin Hart and Larry David laugh on set & much more. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legendary Spike Lee returned home to Brooklyn to bless the 7PM set where he and Carmelo Anthony looked ahead to the Knick's upcoming first-round matchup versus the Detroit Pistons. They also chopped it up about his upcoming film with Denzel Washington's Highest 2 Lowest, the brilliance of Ryan Coogler, and much more. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmelo Anthony and Jay Shetty sat down for a wide-ranging conversation about the athlete mindset and the challenges many face in dealing with the pressures that come with it.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan stopped by Red Hook to kick it with newly cemented Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony and the gang. The two chopped it up with Monica McNutt and the Kid Mero about the evolution of the NFL, the relationship between athletes and media, the future of Shedeur Sanders, and much more. Tap in!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmelo Anthony, The Kid Mero and Kazeem Famuyide get together to talk about why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an NBA wonder, Isaiah Stewart becoming the league's newest ‘Enforcer', and Cooper Flagg's run with Duke. Plus, Melo reacts to being name-dropped in a Beyoncé song and more. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another family affair: Carmelo Anthony is joined by Rudy Gay, Monica McNutt and Kazeem Famuyide. The 7PM Crew chops it up about Bronny James' continued improvement, whether NBA teams rely too heavily on analytics, how Team USA may have negatively affected Devin Booker's game and more. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Champ is here! Fresh off his Super Bowl win with the Philadelphia Eagles, Wide Receiver DeVonta Smith stops by to chop it up with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide. DeVonta breaks down his path to becoming one of the greatest college WRs of all time, playing with Jalen Hurts since college, witnessing Saquon Barkley make history and more. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one and only Dwyane Wade makes his return to 7PM in Brooklyn! Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide welcome Dwyane to the Hook to talk about LeBron James confronting Stephen A. Smith, Kiyan getting left off the McDonald's All-American roster, why Jimmy Butler's gamble is paying off, and much more. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buffalo Bills Wide Receiver Keon Coleman stops by Red Hook to catch up with Carmelo Anthony, Kazeem Famuyide and Monica McNutt. They react to Kyrie Irving's season-ending injury, break down the success of the new-look Lakers, share unique insights on the differences between the NFL and NBA plus much more. Tap in!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmelo Anthony, The Kid Mero, Rudy Gay and Kazeem Famuyide linked up to talk about how the Knicks can remain competitive in the East, why teams shouldn't sleep on Cade Cunningham and the Pistons, the best way for Kevin Durant to end his career and more. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jadakiss pulled up to Red Hook to run it back with Carmelo Anthony and the 7PM Crew. They discuss everything that went down during All-Star Weekend, Anthony Edwards' latest comments about becoming the face of the league, which teams we can expect to see in the Playoffs; plus, Jadakiss shares his thoughts on what's next for Hip-Hop and more. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmelo Anthony welcomes comedian Lil Rel Howery to the couch in Red Hook. They get into Rel's obsession with all things NBA (especially the Bulls), why comedians have beef with Katt Williams, standout moments from shooting “Get Out” and more. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmelo Anthony, Rudy Gay, and Kazeem Famuyide link up to talk about how the Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade could have happened without LeBron James knowing, Kendrick Lamar's unstoppable run; plus, NFL cornerback turned viral content creator, Lou Young, stops by to chop it up with the crew about his time in the league and becoming a professional comedian. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmelo Anthony & Rudy Gay give their unfiltered reaction to the most shocking trade in NBA History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dominant big man, Dwight Howard, stopped by the Hook to rap with Melo, Mero and Kaz about his longstanding beef with Shaquille O'Neal, relationship with Kobe Bryant, who would win in a Redeem Team / Dream Team matchup and more. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices