Welcome to Break The Press. Hosted by Jon, Chris White, and Demo, we are excited to provide weekly content in the form of a podcast that highlights sports locally and nationally. We also want to keep up with the pulse of the community, and will do so via social media, which you can follow us @_break…
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After an exciting weekend, Jon talks college football playoffs, Bears and Cowboys, and of course the electric Lamar Jackson. He also introduces a new segment. Take a listen and leave some feedback! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
After a brief break, Jon comes to the show solo and touches on Colin Kaepernick, the lowly Chicago Bears, and a little NBA and NCAA basketball. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(9-26-19): Just a little over a week ago, things seemed steady in the world of sports. The NFL season had finally kicked off, and Antonio Brown was once again lighting up the league with the New England Patriots, and we all thought the well-oiled dynasty would continue on. That is, until Brown sent some risky text messages. We're here to discuss that situation, Calvin Johnson's Sports Illustrated article, Eli Manning's Hall of Fame worthiness, and more! If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/ Instagram: @_breakthepress Personal Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(9-17-18): This week we covered everything from Sam Darnold coming down with mono, to the Dolphins reaching NBA levels of tanking, to injuries to a few of the league's best quarterbacks, to having a full venting session about our favorite football teams' latest struggles. If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/ Instagram: @_breakthepress Personal Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(9-2-19): Happy Labor Day! First off, prayers up to the families of Juniece McTizic and George Goodloe. May you both rest in peace. We started with Quick Hitters, covering Carli Lloyd's potential journey into the NFL as a kicker, Kobe Bryant taking perceived “shots” at Shaq's work ethic while they were both Lakers, and Jay Z announcing the release of a new “Inspire Change” apparel line. We then dove deep into the Andrew Luck retirement and the impact it will have on the NFL, college football's return this past weekend, and did a preview of the NFL's upcoming openers. We wrapped the show with new segments: “What are you watching,” and “Put it in Rotation.” If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/ Instagram: @_breakthepress Personal Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(8-19-19): We promise we don't mean to keep taking weeks off. To make up for the layover, we loaded up this week with quick hitters, like Will Smith's upcoming movie “Gemini,” sportsmanship in little league sports, and DeMarcus Cousins tearing his ACL playing pick-up basketball. We dove deeper with the Dallas Cowboys and their contract dilemmas with Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, and Amari Cooper. Things got even lengthier once we hit on Jay Z's impending partnership with the NFL, as well as Nicki Minaj's appearance on the Joe Budden podcast. If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/ Instagram: @_breakthepress Personal Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(8-5-18): We're bringing you part 2 of our extended conversation with the Unusual Thoughts Podcast host Desmond "Boogie" Yates. Boogie talked about his relationship with former MTSU beat writer Adam Sparks, staying true and being your best self at all times, parenting styles, the Tyreek Hill situation, and more! If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/Instagram: @_breakthepress Personal Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(7-22-19): Our podcast brother Boogie, host of the Unusual Thoughts Podcast, joined us this week to talk about his days playing basketball at Middle Tennessee State University (just a hint: he sort of set a record). We also dived into a deep discussion about the differences between this generation of kids and previous generations relating to youth sports and social media. Boogie also had some great insight on parenting and his personal relationships with others, social media, and the NBA. If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/Instagram: @_breakthepress Personal Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(7-8-19): We've taken a few weeks off for business, so we came back on nine new platforms (switch your media players over). We ran down our quick hitters with the US Women's National Soccer team's success in the World Cup, Cori "CoCo" Gauff's rise to stardom at Wimbledom, and Ezekiel Elliott avoiding another lengthy suspension. We then reacted to Kawhi Leonard's decision to sign with the LA Clippers along with bringing Paul George with him, then went around the NBA to see which teams got better. If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/Instagram: @_breakthepress Personal Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
Twitter/Instagram: @_breakthepress, @CashvilleEtc Personal Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(6-10-19): That's not pitch correction on the intro, it's our newest Break The Press Brand member, Alandria Shante (@alandriashante), who came on along with Ta'Neesa (@taneesab)to help us discuss what's wrong with the Warriors as they face a 3-1 deficit heading into tonight's game five of the NBA Finals (:45-22:00). We also talked Drake's troll game compared to notorious instigators like 50 Cent. Next up, Ta'Neesa and Alandria gave us their perspectives on the state of WNBA, as we circled back around to see what type of impact the new primetime TV deal has had on viewership. (22:35-32:35). Jay Z has reached the billion-dollar net worth mark, so we broke down his journey and who could be next to hit a billion dollars (32:40-47:45). Lastly, we talked season five of Black Mirror on Netflix, and also the three-part series about the Central Park Five in New York (47:48-1:03:28). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/Instagram: @_breakthepress Personal Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
We linked up with our homies King Swerve and 2 Bleezy from the BurnOne Podcast, and Bigg from the BTSE Podcast for a special crossover episode. We previewed the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Raptors, talked Klay Thompson's All-NBA team snub, and how much is too much with Drake's fandom. We also discussed Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua, and other up-and-coming boxers. If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/ Instagram: @_breakthepress, @btse_365, @burn1podcast Personal Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(5-20-19): Our final hiatus episode (Demo's coming back today!) is about ideas for building the branding and excitement in Major League Baseball (0:11-10:48). Lastly, we tackled the widespread beef between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominately White Institutions (PWIs). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/ Instagram: @_breakthepress Personal Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(5-13-19): This week's mini-episode is a quick listen, as we discussed Madden's new cover athlete, Pat Mahomes, the “Madden Curse” through the years, and our favorite versions of the iconic game. We also talked gaming trends, and social media influencers. If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/ Instagram: @_breakthepress Personal Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(5-6-19): We're on a brief hiatus while Demo does annual training with the National Guard, so we're hitting the rewind button, where we talked Russell Westbrook's legacy after a third-straight playoff exit in the first round (0:15-12:48). We're also debating who's to blame for OKC's struggles since Kevin Durant's departure (13:03-28:37). Lastly, we dove into the WNBA's new TV Network deal, and how that affects the league's branding moving forward (28:40-34:19). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/ Instagram: @_breakthepress Personal Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(4-29-19): The NFL Draft is officially over, and we recapped how Nashville rated as this year's hosting city (0:00-15:24). We broke down which teams we thought made good picks, and which teams left us scratching our heads (*Cough* Giants) (15:30-31:19). Tj from the Burn One Podcast came in to help us talk expectations for the newly primetime Browns (47:15-57:20), and the ongoing investigation of Tyreek Hill (57:55-1:16:33). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/ Instagram: @_breakthepress Personal Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(4-15-19): The NBA Playoffs has started so we got a lot of basketball content this week, but we opened the show with Tiger Woods' Masters victory (1:10). We reflected on the impact of Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki on the NBA (7:00). We discussed Steph Curry's shooting record (19:14), and the opening round of the NBA playoffs (21:00). We concluded the show with a brief discussion on the role race plays in professional sports (48:15). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/ Instagram: @_breakthepress Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(4-8-19) We crammed a lot of content in this week's episode so get ready. We reflected on the recent death of Nipsey Hussle (7:24) and discussed the NCAA Tournament (13:20). We touched on the fall of the AAF (29:48) and the Packers' power struggle (38:48). Finally, we ended with the Antonio Brown and JuJu dispute (44:15) and Calipari's lifetime contract (57:19). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/ Instagram: @_breakthepress Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(4-1-19) This week was jammed packed. We touched on the status of Big Baller Brand (2:55) and the tragedy at Georgia Tech (10:57) in our quick hitters segment. We then dove into the new rules instituted in the NFL (15:10), as well as an NCAA Tournament update (25:40). Lastly, we touched on the different coaching controversies at Michigan State and Northern Kentucky University (41:55). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/ Instagram: @_breakthepress Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
Episode 29 Continued (3-25-19): Our special guest Caprice (@CapriceBeSmoove on Instagram) gives us his favorite sports teams (1:02), as we discussed the NCAA tournament along with Ja Morant and the competitiveness of the first two rounds (3:15). We wrapped up the conversation with some thoughts on Dwyane Wade's retirement and Lebron's basketball and show business balance (25:40). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/ Instagram: @_breakthepress Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(3-25-19): This week we had a special guest, Caprice (@CapriceBeSmoove on Instagram), on the show to give some insight on himself and the music scene overall. We touched on his music influences and his takeaways from the Memphis music scene (3:55). Caprice broke down how he views himself as an artist and the differences between artists, musicians, entertainers, and lyricists (7:29). He touched on the creative process and his top five artists. (20:00). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter/ Instagram: @_breakthepress Instagram: Jon (@spaceagejon), Chris White (@secret_service_1914), Demo (@iam_demo) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(3-11-19) This week we had a riveting discussion about the NFL and the NBA. We touched on Todd Gurley's injury (00:50), the aftermath of the Antonio Brown trade to Raiders (12:56), and finished the NFL talk with an Odell Beckham Jr. trade rumor(33:10). To close the show, we brought up the Lakers and our individual lists of the top NBA players in the league (45:00). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
Episode 27: Breaking Into a New Era (3-4-19) We had a jam packed and wild show this week. We came out firing with a few quick hitters (0:05) and got an update on Kaepernick (22:00). We had a heated debate about Lebron (28:00), and ended with some Jason Witten (48:00) and NFL Combine (1:00:00) discussions. If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(2-25-19): In today's episode, we talked Zion Williamson's impact on both the college and pro basketball landscape, and debated if the NBA's one-and-done rule is helping or hurting the overall product (2:31-19:52). Jon told us about the new release date for “Space Jam 2,” so we talked about what the plot would be like with LeBron James in the leading role (20:00-37:21). We also touched on what kind of punishment could come down from the NFL after Patriots owner Robert Kraft was arrested for soliciting prostitution (37:33-53:43), and finished up with our most memorable bad-weather games (53:56-1:04:45). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
Episode 25 : No Kaepin' (2-18-19) We brought in a few family connections and discussed the NBA All Star Game (2:00). We had a great discussion about Jaylon Ferguson and his combine situation (17:35) We touched on Colin Kaepernick and his legacy going forward (28:40). We even weighed in on the worst NFL cities in America. If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(2-11-19): This week, we discussed the newly formed sports league, the Alliance of American Football, and debated whether or not co-founder Bill Polian can help sustain it as a “developmental league (:42-15:55).” We also touched on what the failed Anthony Davis trade means for the Lakers moving forward (16:00-28:30). Also, what the potential fallout could be if neither Los Angeles nor the New York Knicks land any big-time free agents (29:00). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
Episode 23: Where there's a GOAT there's Brady. (2-4-19) We took a look at the Superbowl and the legacy of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. We touched on the downfall of the Los Angeles Rams and gave some insight on the all time GOATs. If you like (or hate) anything, leave a comment and let us know! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(1-28-19): It's Super Bowl week! We opened this week's episode by recapping both conference championship games and discussing the controversial calls in each (:40-18:25). Of course, we did a full breakdown of this week's matchup between the Rams and Patriots (18:30-25:38), complete with an attempt at predicting the winner (31:00-40:00). We even spoke on the CBS broadcasting crew of Jim Nantz and Tony Romo (25:45-30:56). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(1-21-19): In today's show, we discussed the NFL's final four teams and the importance of their head coaches (:33-21:00). We also talked about the NCAA's transfer rule in light of Jalen Hurts' decision to play at Oklahoma next season (22:00-39:40). NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady said if he was Zion Williamson, he would sit out the rest of the season as the projected number one pick in the upcoming NBA draft, so we debated it (40:00-55:00). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(1-14-19): We are back! Happy New Year, and welcome back to the show. Oklahoma University superstar Kyler Murray has a huge decision to make, and we weighed the pros and cons of the MLB versus the NFL (:30-28:00). We also dove into if James Harden is bending the NBA's rules in his own favor (28:00-52:16). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(8-8-18): With LeBron James recently opening his I Promise public school in Ohio, we discussed whether or not superstar athletes should be expected to make big contributions in their communities, let alone be role models (2:52). We also talked about the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018, and how exciting it was to see players we watched growing up get inducted (36:21), then discussed Terrell Owens' decision to skip the ceremony and what that means for future players (44:01). Lastly, we debated who should be considered down the road for the class of 2019 (54:22). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(8-1-18): Happy first of the month! This week we had our roommate Eric (IG: @_eririk_) step in for Chris White, as we all put together our ideal TV families (1:00). We also discussed Kevin Durant's appearance on Portland Trailblazers guard C.J. McCollum's podcast, and if Durant needs to stop responding to all the criticism he's gotten since joining the Golden State Warriors (14:00). Lastly, we wrapped up the episode by answering NFL training camp questions for each of our favorite teams (Bears, Saints, Titans – 28:00) before the regular season begins. If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(7-25-18): We had Milli (IG: @millitalkstruth) and Money (IG: @jstcallme_money) from The Sister Wave Podcast stop by for a deep discussion on courting and dating versus the expectations women and men have for each other (16:22). We also talked about how much of an impact social media has had on relationships (24:25), including social media etiquette, and the entire “woke” movement (51:22). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(7-18-18): Las Vegas Aces first-round pick A'Ja Wilson sparked a debate about the big pay gap between the WNBA and NBA after she tweeted about LeBron James' new Lakers contract, so we discussed reasons why her league doesn't command as much revenue, and what solutions the WNBA could take (38:50). We also bragged on Serena Williams for her near perfect performance at Wimbledon just 10 months after giving birth, while also paying homage to other notable women who dominate (1:02:10). Other topics include T.O.'s beef with the NFL Hall of Fame (3:30), and the NBA's summer league talent (19:00). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(7-11-18): We've been poking at the comedy game for a while, and decided to have a little fun putting together a list of four comedians who we think are funny enough to be on a Mount Rushmore. A few of the picks may surprise you (Jon – 3:27, White – 7:56, Demo – 11:52). We also had an honorable mention of comics who just missed the cut (27:52), and discussed the new era of funny on social media (34:09). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(7-4-18): Happy Independence Day! We took the time to discuss Drake's brand new album, “Scorpion,” while also throwing out some notable hip-hop artists you may not have known that have had similar runs to that of the Canadian artist (15:00). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(6-27-18): We met up with 2 Bleezy and King Swerve from the Burn One Podcast for a collaboration, this time to discuss the state of hip hop after the death of rapper XXXTentacion. A comment about XXX at the time being on pace to potentially become this generation's 2Pac sparked a deep discussion about who could really fit that role in today's industry (38:38). Other topics included artists “clout” chasing on social media (1:18-21:08) and who we all consider to be generational talents (21:22-38:38). If you like (or hate anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(6-20-18): As the G.O.O.D Music camp continues its summer rollout, we take the time to review hip-hop legend Nas's new album “Nasir” in a two-part episode. We also discussed if a seven-song project is enough in this era of music, and if by the end of the G.O.O.D Music rollout, will Drake's album “Scorpion” (June 29) be good enough to forget the beef Pusha T. Stick around for the full album review in part 2. If you like (or hate anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(6-13-18): We're kicking off our first episode of the summer with Cleveland Browns third-year offensive tackle Shon Coleman, who offered great insight into what should be an interesting offseason for the Browns organization. Some of the highlights of our conversation included his “OG,” legendary left tackle Joe Thomas (14:00), early impressions of first-overall pick Baker Mayfield at quarterback (7:40), determining Shon's self-worth once his contract year comes around (29:00), and a few stories from his Auburn days (40:20). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(4-26-18): Happy Draft Day! We're sure you've read and heard plenty of mock drafts by now, and are ready for the real thing tonight. Check out one more unique mock draft from us, and compare it to what actually happens down in Arlington (we have a wager going). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(4-6-18): March Madness in college basketball is over, but that didn't stop us from taking the idea of a bracket full of Drake songs and replacing them with another household name, Future. We're breaking down some of Future's greatest hits to see which one makes it out on top. If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(4-5-18): Took a week off, and came back to discuss troubled current athletes like Odell Beckham Jr. (:30-15:11), and even the recent Twitter "beef" between Deion Sanders and Titans safety Kevin Byard (15:21-36:28). If you like (or hate)anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(3-14-18): Before the NFL offseason heated up over the last few days and some of the top free agent quarterbacks picked their new (or same)destinations, we broke down the 2018 draft's QB class. If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(3-7-18): We collaborated with the Burn One Podcast (IG/Twitter: @Burn1Podcast) to talk about the ongoing NCAA allegations and findings on pay-for-play athletes, and just enjoyed bouncing ideas off each other on improving the podcast community. If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(3-1-18): During Episode 5, we focused on Migos claiming they are best rap group ever (1:23-17:05), and also on Monique's ongoing feud with Netflix over what she felt was a low offer to do a comedy special (17:50-48-06). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(2-21-18): Episode 4 was all about opening weekend for the blockbuster movie Black Panther. We talked figures for the 3-day weekend, as well as the impact it had on the community (1:05-19:02). We also discussed NBA All-Star weekend (19:24-38:05), and the tragedy that took place at Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida (38:30-55:18). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(2-14-18): Episode 3 featured our very first "That's Dope" spotlight with Cierra Weatherspoon(IG: crw.23), the owner of a Memphis-based business called Secret Addictions(IG: @secretaddictionshc). We talked about culture and double standards, and she gave a few tips for aspiring business owners. If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(2-7-18): Episode 2 featured guest host Justin Adams-Turner (IG: @bobbyturnup93) to help us break down a Tennessee bill proposal for fraternities and sororities (2:50-20:33), and the state of the Grammys (20:54-48:10). Stay tuned next week as we feature Cierra Weatherspoon (IG: @secretaddictions) for our "That's Dope" spotlight. If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
(1-31-18): The debut episode of Break The Press came complete with Jon, White, and Demo's breakdown of Super Bowl 52 (2:30-21:05), the effectiveness of the NFL's Rooney Rule (21:17-34:35), and Culture II, the new album from Migos (34:45-45:55). If you like (or hate) anything you hear today, be sure to leave a review or rating. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support
On the final practice show before the official Break the Press Podcast release date on January 31, Jon, Demo, and Chris previewed the College Football Playoff's national championship game between Alabama and Georgia (:30-16:28), answered the question of who can challenge the Warriors in the NBA (16:29-37:59), and also answered if celebrities are truly role models (38:00-49:14). From January 6. Enjoy! Twitter: @_breakthepress Instagram: @_breakthepress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakthepresspodcast/support