Ball VS Life: A podcast discussing West-Coast perspectives between the California regions of the Bay Area VS Los Angeles. Hosted by Jack and JC - the long-time friends each represent these rival regions of SoCal VS NorCal. We’re here to debate the Bay VS LA. Come ride with us as we talk California s…
Ep. 100: Your boys are back for a milestone episode as this podcast has officially hit triple digits with the 100th episode. We reflect and celebrate what this pod has meant for us and how grateful we are for YOU GUYS, the listeners. As always, we keep it raw, real, genuine, and authentic AF. It's all about the chatter between the runs. It's OUR YEAR! Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 99: Hilarity ensues for the 99th BvL episode where friend of the pod Steve joins the guys to talk about Disneyland during pride and grade nite - needless to say the pod was pure chaos. As a diehard and true Kings fan, Steve also breaks down his honest feelings about the season as well as what the future may hold for his current squad. One away from a historic 100th -geez. Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 98: Jack's preemptive vacation to Cabo with stories from his trip was only a precursor for the Lakers trip 1,2,3… Cancun trip! What went wrong?!?! Will Lebron retire? Peep JC's reaction to the legend the architect Bob Myers bouncing… what will happen next for the dynasty Warriors? Finally, are the NBA Finals a snooze fest or basketball purist wet dream? Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 97: Humble in victory and humble in defeat doesn't make the losses any easier. Come listen to the reaction of one diehard Lakers fan and one diehard Warriors fan odd support group for one another in a hard fought legendary playoff battle. Is the dynasty over? Can the Lakers be a Cinderella story? Will the Joker exact revenge? Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 96: Yours boys JC and Jack have been waiting and just about when we were about to give up the basketball GODS sent from the heavens the matchup of the BAY vs LA. Listen in as we break down an epic Kings vs Warriors series that ended with Curry going Super Saiyan. Much love and props to a feisty Kangz squad, the future is a bright beam. We also give our preview breakdown of the highly anticipated Warriors Lakers matchup. Pins and needles from here on and out. Let the games begin! Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 95: The BVL boys are out of hibernation! We give a fun update chatting about the new Super Nintendo World at Universal Stuidios before giving our reactions to Dray's stomp gate and suspension. With all the cali teams repping in the nba playoffs it's only appropriate to take the temperature of the room and check in. One thing is for sure, don't be an age-ist like Dillon Brooks because we OLD aka we are OG's now. Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 94: We are back from being BACK! With the NBA season opener tonight and the Lakers VS Warriors on tap you know how we do. Your boys Jack and JC dust off their mics and give an update of how summer has been. Of course with the punch seen around the world, we offer our thoughts on the fallout and give our reactions. Can the Warriors hold it together for another title run? Do the Lakers have a shot at making noise with Russ still on the team? Tune in to find out! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 93: We are in the doldrums of the offseason but that does not mean LIFE has not been happening! Jack and JC dust off the cobwebs on our mics to catch up with how the summer has been going for both of us. We congratulate podcast guest alum Marc on his wedding as JC was one of his groomsmen and traveled to LA for the festivities. It is wedding season indeed as Jack also divulges some info about his own wedding planning. Lastly we give some insider tips and tricks on embarking on a family trip to Disneyland. As always thanks for tuning in and listening to our rants! Training camp for the 2022-2023 is just around the corner. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 92: Here we are! What almost seemed improbable when we started this podcast many years ago when the Golden State Warriors lost to the Toronto Raptors and the super team disbanded (Ahem KD left) as well as Klay suffering 2 catastrophic injuries, well as KG said "ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!". The Golden State Warriors are the 2022 NBA Champions with Stephen Curry being named the Finals MVP. JC reflect on the journey to the chip and the ups and downs. What has this all meant to him and all the diehard Warrior fans out there? Enjoying the shine and getting to the top of the mountain is all part of the journey for a fan. From the Lakers winning the 2020 NBA championship to now in 2022 the dubs claiming their hardware, this podcast has come full circle. WHAT A JOURNEY! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 91: AUDIO Issue warning- Jack and JC would like to apologize as the audio on JC's mic cut out about 37 minutes into this episode. The rest of the episode only features Jack's responses. We thank you for the continued support and will work to resolve this issue for future episodes. Much love. For this episode we discuss how badly JC is on pins and needles throughout this grueling NBA finals. Can his heart take more? Maybe it can if Steph continues his Hurcalean/Legendary performance by single handedly winning game 4 with dropping a 40 piece. With the series tied 2-2 now and it is only the best of 3 it's a sprint to the finish. Join us on that sprint. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 90: Has it come full circle for this podcast? Your boys, JC and Jack started the Ball VS Life in 2019 with the Warriors advancing to the Finals against the Raptors, but after a devastating KD achilles tear in Game 5 of the series the Raptors seized control and the KLAW was crowned the champ. Then came more bad news the next 2 years as Klay suffered back to back potential career ending injuries sending JC into a spiral of sadness. Fast forward to 2022 and the DUBS are back in business and in the FINALS! What a journey it has been. Tune in as JC and Jack break down the Western conference semis as well as the Eastern conference semis and what to look forward to one of the most exciting finals to date. Legacy and lore is on the line! Let's recap what the last couple years has meant for JC and this podcast. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 89: Was the Memphis Grizzlies versus the Golden State Warriors one of the spiciest series of all time? Is this a Gen Z generation that knows no boundaries vs the OG Millenniels generation? Who is the past, the present, and who is the future? JC and Jack discuss all the heat and smoldering fire from a hot and contested series that the Warriors pulled out of to advance to the Western conference finals where a future legend in Luka Doncic is waiting after dismantling another cursed Chris Paul of the Pheonix Suns playoff series. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep.88: Aloha, our friends! Your boy, JC, is back from the ISLAND, Oahu, and shares his experience of what it's like to travel to paradise with 2 kids #dadlife, while Jack talks about how the KD 14's (expertly recommended by JC) fit on his first run back after a long layoff. We also break down the thrilling game 1 of the NBA conference semis between the Experienced OG Warriors vs the Gen Z Memphis Grizzlies. From Draymond's controversial flagrant 2 ejection, to the Poole party, and the wild finish in which the Warriors came out with a big win to steal home court right away we share our feelings and opinions on it all. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 87: Here we are at the best time of the NBA season and that's the NBA playoffs, where the stakes are the highest of highs. The Lakers on the other hand have gone fishing and Jack of the BvL boys breaks down what the hell happened to one of the most catastrophic Lakers seasons to date. Of course we enlist JC, hardcore life long dubz diehard, to break down the upcoming Warriors vs Nuggets 1st round playoff matchup. Who will be made the joker? We also talk nba play-in matchups and give our predictions. Buckle up for the wild ride of the NBA playoffs! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 86: We are back in action after a small hiatus because LIFE > Ball recently. We catch up and talk about a recent OLD MAN Bachelor party that Jack was on. Of course how can we not cover the SLAP heard around the world. You simply can't script the wild night at the Oscar's or can you? With all that said we end the podcast with talking about how the Lakers and Warriors are getting Will Smith'ed. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 85: We dem BVL boys and we are back to talk shop. On slate for this episode we breakdown Jack's clutch recommendation to JC of "Jeen-yuhs" (the Kanye West doc) on Netflix. It's an unexpected throwback and walk down hip-hop memory lane. Of course we had to go from Jeen-yuhs to Jeen-duds in updating the current state of the Lakers and Warriors as they are the 2 biggest struggling teams in the NBA that matched up with each other and it took a superhuman effort of 37 yr old Lebron James dropping 56 big ones to pull off a win. Let us soak in our current misery in hopes of better days to come. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 84: Well well well, to the victor goes the spoils and LA is about them SPOILS. The Rams spoiled the niners chances and let the real AD stand up as Aaron Donald, Stafford, and Coop Kupp and da boys come up clutch with the game winning drive and game winning sack to seal the deal with the ALL-IN season. JC begrudgingly congratulates the Rams and Jack does brings that Buffer level hype. We also talk about the Super Bowl halftime show as the theme of this year's super bowl is all about nostalgia with that Cali LOVE. Of course we end the episode talking shop about all the NBA trade deadline drama as we break down the blockbuster trade between BKN and Philly. Also WTH are the Kangz doing? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 83: 2021 brought us an epic Bay Vs LA matchup of the Dodgers VS the Giants in the MLB playoffs. 2022 has not disappointed in bringing another Bay VS LA matchup with the stakes equally as high as the LA Rams and the SF Niners clash in the NFC Championship game to see who gets to punch their ticket to the super bowl. The game was epic and went down the wire. In this episode JC and Jack react and discuss the fallout of the Rams edging out the Niners in what has been one of the greatest NFL playoffs ever seen. We also discuss a surprise NBA All-star starter this year in Andrew Wiggins who is repping the Bay along with Steph Curry. Who was snubbed? Does Wiggins deserve it? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 82: Here we go, BvL bros biweekly recording schedule is intact despite the world still being a complete mess. Whether it's 2019 or 2020 or 2221 and now 2022 does it even matter anymore? Either way the world of sports is trucking along. Tune in as JC shares his unexpected emotional experience as 'The return of KLAY' finally happened after 900+ days of inaction and rehab. We also break down wild card weekend for the Niners and Rams as they both advance to the divisional rounds. Will we actually see a JC VS Jack, Bay VS LA, Niners VS Rams, matchup in the NFC championship round? We will find out soon enough. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 81: Happy New Year! Happy 2022! The BvL bros, Jack and JC, took a holiday break just as health and safety protocols have ravaged the NBA by storm, but we are BACK in action as we have cleared our own protocols. We catch up with talking about our old man approach to the holidays and New Year's eve as well as break down where the Warriors and Lakers are through another COVID catastrophe season of the NBA. With the Warriors still at the top of the standings and the Lakers at the opposite of the end of the spectrum barely holding water can the Lakers, Warriors, and the friggin NBA get through this season to the promise land? We shall see... as the imminent return of Klay Thompson is just around the corner. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 80: That's right, ya boys, the BvL bros, after years apart linked up at the Happiest place on earth, Disneyland, and we got a picture to prove it! Tune in to hear our stories of how Thanksgiving went down... hill, JC's epic movie like incident on the drive down from the Bay to LA, our opinion on the new Avenger's Campus at Disney California Adventure, Star Wars Land at Disneyland, favorite eats at Disneyland and DCA overall, and of course our reunion. This podcast wouldn't be called Ball VS Life without talking BALL so we give the run down for the Suns Vs Warriors recent matchup X 2 and Lebron's false positive Covid conspiracy. Happy Holidays ya'll! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 79: Happy Thanksgiving Ya'll! Your boys are back at it, talking shop. How hard is it to cop a Nintendo Switch before the holidays? JC regales us with his target shopping story as a fellow shopper went all Beef Stew charging into the store. Of course that only means we had to break down what happened with the KING vs Beef Stew Round 1 and the suspensions that were handed down. Lastly with the Warriors STILL at the TOP of all the NBA, Jack begrudgingly gives JC the floor to bask in the glory yet again. This is all before more impending doom with Klay gearing up to make his triumphant return. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 78: It friggin happened, the Atlanta Braves beat all the odds and are WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! Guest and friend of the BvL program ,Josh Fu, ATL native and diehard/lifelong fan of all ATL sports, joins us to celebrate the epic run. He breaks down the emotional journey that culminated in his detailed experience at the championship parade celebration. Of course it is not a BvL episode without some basketball mixed in especially right after a Hawks VS Warriors matchup in which Curry dropped a 50 piece. Join the party and tune in! Follow Josh Fu: Instagram and twitter- @mistahfu also @localadventurer Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 77: The first week of the NBA season has already passed so BvL gets straight into breaking down the Warriors' California sweep beating Jack's beloved Lakers on opening day, as well as the Sac Kangz, and Clip city, leading up to a 4-0 record, best in the NBA! The Lakers on the other hand dropped their first 2, but won a thriller against the Spurs to pull to a 2-2 record. Tune in as we reflect on what this all means for both our respective teams and what to look forward to as the season progresses. We also share how both of us getting back onto the good ole hardwood for some hoops therapy has been. You don't want to miss out on the riveting stories we share, TRUST! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 76: The offseason is OVA and the BvL podcast is BACK with your homeboys Jack and JC. We dive straight into what the success of 'Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' and Squid Game has meant for the golden age of Asian representation in media. Let's keep that speeding train going. Of course we also go back to our roots and preview what we expect from our respective teams the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors as the season open in 7 freakin days. The Bay VERSUS LA hits yet again in an epic heated baseball rivalry with the LA Dodgers Vs the SF Giants. Who gonna get their heart broken? Tune in the find out the rollercoaster of emotions we are both on as the series will be determined soon. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 75: Will Manny Pacquiao Hang Up the Mitts? - Before the BvL takes a timeout for the offseason, Jack & JC talk about Manny's latest bout and his latest loss to Ugas - is this the end of the road for Manny? We also talk about the dog days of summer baseball with the Giants & Dodgers & close out the "season" with some big news on the hobby front - with Fanatics taking over the card game. See y'all next season! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 74: Charles of Dubnation (@alohacje) joins the BvL guys as they break down the NBA Draft & Free Agency - Lakers make a big splash signing Brodie - Russell Westbrook to team up with the OGs down in LA while the Warriors draft young bucks Jonathan Kuminga & Moses Moody to supplement their squad + the prodigal son returns - Andre Igoudala is back! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow Charles on IG: alohacje Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 73: 2021 NBA Draft Preview - Warriors have 2 Lottery Picks in a Deep Draft - Is Golden State going to try and draft win-now player, highest ceiling prospect or trade the assets for a vet? Lakers are trying to stay competitive and who can they get in the first round to supplement the championship core - we break the NBA draft in this week's episode. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworldFollow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 72: For today's episode we bring back our resident Los Angeles Clippers expert, Leo C, to tell us about his near courtside experience for game 4 of the Clippers vs Suns WCF game. Tune in to hear about the memories of a lifetime that he was able to create. We also talk about what this season for the Clippers has meant and what the future holds as they now enter the offseason. Can the Clippers resign Kawhi, bring back this squad, and maintain their health to finally go head to head in a hallway series we all been waiting for against the Lakers? Lakers VS Clippers? Jack Vs Leo 2022! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 71: We here at BvL are more than ecstatic to share in the excitement as our good friend Josh Fu, the ultimate hawksbro, is on cloud 9 as he explains the emotional high that the city of Atlanta has for their team right now as they are only 1 series away from the NBA FINALS. We break down how the Hawks got here on the shoulders of Ice Trae, Nate McMillan, and red velvet in an ALL OR NOTHING game 7 win against the Sixers. We also break down what to look forward in the next series they have against Giannis and his Bucks. Let's keep this Hawks train rolling baby!Follow Josh Fu: Instagram and twitter- @mistahfu also @localadventurer Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep .70: BvL, your boys Jack and JC, are back from hibernation! It took a minute but we are finally ready to talk about how the Lakers and Warriors flamed out and give our season wrap up for both teams. We also discuss all the other juicy playoff matchups left and give major shoutouts to BvL alums Hawksbro Josh F and Clippers diehard Leo C as their teams are still in the running. Tune in for some predictions.Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredFollow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 69: And the NBA Playoffs are back...fans rejoice as the marquee matchup between Steph Curry and LeBron James - the Golden State Warriors vs the Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled this week to vouch for key playoff positioning. How will the defending champs handle the battle-tested Warriors in this play-in game? Tune in to heard Laker die-hard Jack and Warrior OG JC break down the matchup.Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredFollow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 68: The San Francisco 49ers mortgaged their future by sending 3 1st round draft picks to the Dolphins to get the 3rd pick in this years NFL draft and picked up Trey Lance of North Dakota State. Was Lance worth the pick? Did the Niners pick the right QB from the lot that was available? Tune in to hear Jack be schooled by our awesome Bay Area sports correspondent Charles E with JC spitting takes left and right.Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredFollow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere Follow Charles: Instagram - @alohacje
Ep. 67: This week we welcome back the "only" Atlanta Hawks fan of the show we know, Josh Fu @mistafu, to talk about the hot streak the Hawks have been on ever since their coaching change. Is Hotlanta for real this year? Can Trae Young finally get his feet wet in the playoffs and start getting his just due as one of the premier point guards in the league? We can't talk Trae without talking Steph Curry. Is Steph a legitimate MVP candidate?Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow Josh Fu: Instagram and twitter- @mistahfu also @localadventurer Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 66: Wiseman out for the season? Steph working thru a butt injury, 60 point loss , playoff contention?- sort thru the Golden State drama when Dubnation's finest - Charles - joins Jack & JC to break down the Warriors disappointing season. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere Follow Charles: Instagram - @alohacje
Ep. 65 - BvL returns after a brief technical difficulty driven hiatus and bring in friend of the program David to talk Non Fungible Tokens and NBA TopShot & the guys give background on how and why they are doing all these NBA pack rips on the IGTV (hint: because it's so much darn fun) + Lakers post trade deadline update.Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredFollow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 64: After an unexpected hiatus - the boys are back recording after the latest Dubs + Lakeshow matchup - they break down what went right, wrong and down as the BvL guys settle back in the saddle. We also touch upon the recent rise of hate crimes affecting the Asian American community - elderly Asians are getting assaulted in broad daylight and Jeremy Lin is getting called "Coronavirus" during a game in the G League - weird times indeed.Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredFollow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 63: Join BvL brothers Jack and JC as we go back to our roots chopping it up old school style. One year after his tragic and shocking death that shook us to the core, we spend time remembering Kobe Bryant and the emotional fallout since that day. On top of that we reflect back on the shit year that was 2020 and how COVID has thrown a wrench into all our lives on every level. Thank you for listening to our time capsule.Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredFollow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 62: BvL breaks down the Warriors upset of the reigning champ Lakers on an MLK Day matchup - what went right and what went wrong for this measuring stick game for the Dubz. James Harden joins Kyrie and KD to form a super VILLAIN team with the Brooklyn Nets - will they dethrone the Lakers this season? Lastly, COVID 19 is ravaging some NBA rosters and prompting game postponements - will the season be able to survive if this continues?Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredFollow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere Follow Charles: Instagram - @alohacje
Ep 61: "The past, present, and future is NOW" - Steph VS Trae - ATL Hawkeye guest Josh Fu @mistahfu joins BvL to talk shop. We break down what the Atlanta Hawks need to do to reach that next level after their hot start to the nba season. In the Bay Area, JC finally has something to cheer about with Steph's vintage performance dropping a 62 PIECE to remind the haters what he's all about. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow Josh Fu: Instagram and twitter- @mistahfu also @localadventurer Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 60: BvL switches it up from our usual sports banter and brings our Bay Area homegirl Tina to talk about all things food and travel. We break down our Fried Chicken rankings, speculate where we wanna travel to once lockdowns are lifted & get schooled on San Francisco Bay Area food classics - you'd be surprised how quickly 50 mins goes whenever you're talking food.Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredFollow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere Follow Tina: Instagram - @hangrynow
Ep. 59: Al from the underworld and the awesome VRTL Pros podcast shoots the breeze with Jack & JC - The guys talk about Target runs with Lolo to buy NBA Cards, the must order items when the 626 opens up their first Jollibee. We also discuss whether the Sacramento Kings overtaken the Warriors in NorCal hoops supremacy? Tune in to join in on the pandemonium.Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredFollow Al and Virtual Pros on Instagram - @VRTLPros Follow Al and Virtual Pros on Twitter -@VRTLPROS Check out Virtual Pros - linktr.ee/VRTLPROSCheck out Card Pros on IG - @card_pros Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 58 - 2020 NBA Free Agency & Draft Recap - Josh Fu and Charles Rejoin an emotional JC & satisfied Jack to break down the wild start to the 2020-2021 NBA season - the guys discuss the Warriors draft + free agent signings and unpack the Hawks suprisingly aggressive offseason. Tune in to hear the wide range of emotions that were triggered as we look forward to the upcoming NBA season.Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredFollow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficialFollow Josh Fu: Instagram and twitter- @mistahfu also @localadventurerFollow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworldFollow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 57: OG Warrior Fan Charles joins BvL to preview the 2020 NBA Draft - Will the Warriors draft another superstar to their aging core or will they draft down to get more depth? The top prospects from the NBA draft feature some big names like LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman and Anthony Edwards - who are these guys and what do they bring to the table? Tune in as the new NBA season is finally underway with the NBA draft this week.Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredFollow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 56: "MAGA Out?, NBA IN" - NBA is Back this Christmas - JC and Jack discuss the short offseason from both sides of the spectrum the NBA Champion Lakers & the bottom-dwelling Warriors + the crazy US Elections Recap Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredFollow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 55: "Misery loves company" w/ Josh Fu, ATL's finest talks through his sorrows as the Dodgers advance past the Braves to the World Series. BVL's JC and Josh Fu bond while eating ice cream over the failed seasons of their respective teams as Jack gets to bask in what potentially could be the YEAR for LA SPORTS! + Special blooper reel at the end.Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow Josh Fu: Instagram and twitter- @mistahfu also @localadventurer Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 54: "For the A" VS "LA" special guest Josh Fu, ATL native and ATL sports diehard, hops on the BVL podcast to talk MLB playoffs- Braves vs The Doyers NLCS series. With game 4 about to be played and the series in the balance Josh explains what the Braves season has meant to him. Can David beat Goliath and find a way to make an improbable run to the pennant? Or will the LA Dodgers bully ball their way into the World Series and finally fulfill their destiny in breaking the 32 year drought? Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredFollow Josh Fu: Instagram and twitter- @mistahfu also @localadventurer Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 53: "Mamba on 3, Job Finished" Lakers are the 2019-2020 NBA Champs! Listen in to the RAW, EMOTIONAL, and TIPSY reaction from special guest Mike C and BVL host Jack to being bubble ball champs, while cohost JC drowns out his sorrows with ice cream. What a journey! In remembrance of Kobe Bean Bryant, forever a champion, this is the close to the 2019-2020 NBA season. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Please follow our socials if you want more BVL content and it would be much appreciated if you can take the time to rate, subscribe and review our podcast. It would mean the world to us for you to spread the word and help grow this podcast. LET'S GO! Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 52: NBA Finals Preview - The LA Lakers & Miami Heat are scheduled to match up for the first ever NBA Bubble Finals during the coronavirus pandemic. Tune in as JC and Jack give their thoughts about the matchup. JC can't hold back as he roots for The Heat and his boys Coach Spo, pride of the Philippines, and former NBA Finals MVP, Andre Iguodala. It's the moment of truth and the most prime opportunity for the Lakeshow. Can they bring the chip home to honor the late great legend Kobe Bean Bryant and add to the legacy?Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredPlease follow our socials if you want more BVL content and it would be much appreciated if you can take the time to rate, subscribe and review our podcast. It would mean the world to us for you to spread the word and help grow this podcast. LET'S GO!Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficialFollow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworldFollow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashereFollow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 51: "So what had happened was..." Our resident Clippers diehard/super fan Leo C joins BVL to give his most RAW and EMOTIONAL reaction and take on the epic meltdown and choke job of his beloved Los Angeles Clippers' team as they squandered a 3-1 series lead to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals. Tune in to hear who we think is to blame and what needs to happen for this squad next season. The battle for LA, dubbed the HALLWAY series, and the showdown between Jack and Leo, friends turned to foes (Lakers VS Clippers), is NOT happening, Did the Lakers dodge a huge bullet?Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredPlease follow our socials if you want more BVL content and it would be much appreciated if you can take the time to rate, subscribe and review our podcast. It would mean the world to us for you to spread the word and help grow this podcast. LET'S GO!Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 50: "It's a WRAP" w/ Laker Fan David. The Lakers make it to the WCF by bullying the diminutive Rockets + Are we going to see a Hallway Series w/ the Clippers? Not if the Nuggets have anything to say about it + Giannis unfollows Bucks - does this mean he's leaving Milwaukee for greener (or Blue & Gold) pastures? + NFL is Back - we talk JC's 49ers disappointing start to the 2020 season. For all your PPE needs please visit www.btb-sourcing.com. For our listeners enter the special code "BALLVSLIFE" for 50% off face masks on the site! Intro Music by @lakeyinspiredFollow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere