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The boys lock in for the NBA Finals!

The media is beefing and Eric and Drew are here to be the judge inside the ring!

Drew and Eric discuss the devastating injury to Celtics Star Jayson Tatum and how it impacts the NBA Playoffs

Why did Shadeur Sanders fall to the 5th Round?! Drew and Eric discuss along with the incredible story lines in the NBA Playoffs.

The show producer Josh Sexton joins the show to discuss Rory McElroy's incredible victory in Augusta. There's no Gumbo without a little NBA as they also chat the Nico Harrison Conference!

The Gators will always say "Remember the Alamodome" after what transpired n the national championship game. Florida overcame a 12-point deficit in the second half to knock off Houston, 65-63, in front of a sold-out, star-studded and Houston-heavy crowd at the Alamodome. Drew and Eric Break it all down!

After predicting the Final Four teams, Eric gives us the NCAA National Champion. Big performances in the NBA with Joker scoring 61 point triple double and Chef Curry dropping 52 points but what was the bigger performance? Drew and Eric discuss

Eric makes his Final Four selections ahead of the NCAA Sweet 16!

Tax time is here so make sure you are linked up with a professional! www.pierreaccounting.com can take care of all of your tax needs!

Did you see Lebron James address Stephen A Smith during a Timeout?! Drew and Eric dissect the moment!

Drew and Eric return to touch on the Rise of the Lakers and if this new generation of players is being treated fairly by the Media

Whats your thoughts on the NBA All Star Weekend? Drew and Eric dive in and keep it real about the issues in the NBA!

The Philadelphia Eagles are your new Super Bowl Champs as Drew and Eric wrap up the NFL Season!

Drew and Eric invite YouTube Star Eamonn Langan, founder of Pro Sports In The Know, to breakdown the Monumental trade of Luka for Anthony Davis. Live Reaction from the crew as they also give their Super Bowl Predictions.

Drew and Eric break down the Conference Championship which will see the Kansas City Chiefs & Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl!

Former 790 Sports Producer, Corey Mallory joins Drew and Eric to break down all the action in the Divisional! They also make their Super Bowl Predictions!

Drew and Eric welcome Nat Coombs who has been anchoring NFL coverage on TV & Radio in the U.K. for the last 15 years. The guys breakdown the exciting Wild Card Weekend in the NFL. Check out the Nat Coombs Show on all major podcast platforms.

Drew And Eric dive into the new ruling which allows Juco athletes to maintain 4 year's eligibility!

Drew and chat NBA Cup, NIL and Juan Soto's Record Breaking Deal

Drew pays his debt Live on Sports Gumbo whileEric Soals it all in!

Eric and Drew take sides and put their reputations on the line for the Texas and Texas A&M matchup!

Our man Eric Pierre is not only an author but a BEST SELLER! Drew and Eric dive deep into Eric's new book! Make sure to head over to Amazon and grab yourself a copy!

The boys took a hiatus but the train keeps moving in Professional Sports.During their small break the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series. They also give their options on the biggest story lines In the NBA

Sports Gumbo continues its focus on mental health and wellness. In this episode, Eric and Yvonne are joined by Stuart Wade, a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Licensed NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Practitioner, Sports Performance Mind Coach, Personal Trainer and Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Coach. As a reminder, October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Let's create safe spaces to support each other with our mental health struggles. If you are experiencing difficult thoughts, and need immediate support, call 988 or 911.

For our listeners, we want to make sure you are aware that September is National Suicide Prevention Monday, and September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Let's create safe spaces to support each other with our mental health struggles. If you are experiencing difficult thoughts, and need immediate support, call 988 or 911. Thanks for checking out Sports Gumbo. Follow us on social media and where ever you get your podcasts.  Until next time….  

Sports Gumbo episodes have featured athletes and professionals who seem to have it all. It is, however, important to place an emphasis on mental health, along with physical health and strength. Thankfully, society at large is more conversant on this topic, and has a heightened awareness on the topic of suicide prevention. In this episode, Eric and Drew are joined by Sports Gumbo Correspondent, Yvonne Harris. Together they discuss how athletes need to be supported with their mental performance, just like their physical performance.  For our listeners, we want to make sure you are aware that September is National Suicide Prevention Monday, and September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Let's create safe spaces to support each other with our mental health struggles. If you are experiencing difficult thoughts, and need immediate support, call 988 or 911. Thanks for checking out Sports Gumbo. Follow us on social media and where ever you get your podcasts.  Until next time….  

NFL Season is around the corner as the Super Bowl Champs Kansas City Chiefs take on the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday September 5th. Drew and Eric get excited about everything that comes with Football season including Gambling! However, Drew is not so high on the home team Houston Texans.

Drew and Eric breakdown all the Hot Topics from the 2024 Olympics!

Eric got his coaching debut in the TBL Summer League in Vegas! Tune in to hear all about it!

Sports Gumbo episodes have featured athletes and professionals who are effective leaders in their spheres of influence. In this episode, Eric and Drew are joined by Sports Gumbo Correspondent, Yvonne Harris. Co-Founder of 21 Media and an active leader in her community on social justice issues. Listen as they implore all of us to be leaders by exercising our right to vote. While the focus is the upcoming U.S. Presidential election, the message is universal. No matter where you live, exercise your right to vote! And vote based on your informed decisions from reliable sources.  The following resources support this episode's conversation: Everything You Need to Vote - Vote.org Homepage | Vote From Abroad What you cannot take into the voting booth | khou.com Greg Abbott Duped by Fake News Story Mocking Garth Brooks - Newsweek Texas Gov. Tweets Fake Article About Garth Brooks Getting Booed (forbes.com)   Thanks for checking out Sports Gumbo. Follow us on social media and where ever you get your podcasts.  Until next time….    

For the first time on Sports Gumbo, Drew and Eric record live from the Sacred Studios in Houston, Texas. It's the dead period in Sports but there is still action as the USA Olympic team prepares in Las Vegas versus the USA Select. Cooper Flagg has taken the Basketball World by Storm in the last year! The 2024 McDonalds All American takes his talents to Duke this Fall. The 17-year-old was invited to play against Team USA from July 6th to 8th as a part of the Select Team. The projected No.1 pick of his class was the youngest member on the floor but his ease in handing the nation's best defense wouldn't give it away.  Will he be the next NBA Star?

Drew and Eric discuss if the draft of Bronny James is Nepotism

High school sports are at an all-time high in terms of their competitiveness. High school basketball courts are places where, for many players and coaches, hoops dreams begin. Listen as Eric & Drew mix it up with Timir Patel, Head Coach at Dobie High School in Houston, Texas. Timir shares reflections on his professional basketball career, and how he parlayed his passion into coaching the next generation of hoop stars. Thanks for checking out Sports Gumbo. Follow us on social media and where ever you get your podcasts.  Until next time….    

After long last, women's sports are on fire!!! The popularity of women's sports is at an all-time high, with women's collegiate and professional basketball leading the charge. Even with all of the excitement and positivity, there is still controversy. Listen as Eric & Drew mix it up and join the larger conversation about the WNBA. Their conversation will provide a broader perspective the league overall, and not just the hype and perceived impact of new, rookie players. They are thankful for the love that the league is receiving, but they also keep it real as it relates to current misconceptions. Thanks for checking out Sports Gumbo. Follow us on social media and where ever you get your podcasts.  Until next time….  

The NBA most prestious award is up for grabs between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. Young Superstars collide as Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving lock horns against Jayson Taytum & Jaylen Brown! Who you Got? Drew and Eric make their predictions!

We deep dive into the life of a Sports Announcer

The landscape for college sports in changing at a pace unlike anything previously experience. The NCAA's national office may have to pay out more than $2.7 billion in the landmark settlement related to the House v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit. In order to better under the impact on the college sports industry, Eric & Drew mix it up again with Darren Heitner, sports lawyer who also has passion for law, teaching, and politics. Listen as they explore this topic in depth. The guys also welcome your insights. Connect with Eric and Drew across social media platforms and share your thoughts about all things related to the NCAA. Thanks for checking out Sports Gumbo. Follow us on social media and where ever you get your podcasts.  Until next time….  

Get ready for this story to touch you! San Diego Shark pro Joshua Harrison shares his story of losing his dad. The person who was his inspiration and introduced him to the game of basketball didn't get the opportunity to see Joshua follow his dream. His positive attitude and outlook has allowed him to continue pushing forward in order to live our his dream!

Daisone Hughes shares his journey from Inglewood, California to the adversity he faced during his high school recruitment process. He turned a negative into a positive and now suits up for the San Diego Sharks.

In this episode Eric & Drew talk with Amber Strauser, Choreographer for the San Diego Sharks. Amber is a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader who is now a performer, fitness trainer, and clock & bracelet creator. Amber talks about the inspirations of her varied career, along with some of the challenges in the tough industries that she experienced. Amber is truly a modern-day Renaissance Woman!  Thanks for checking out Sports Gumbo. Follow us on social media and where ever you get your podcasts.  Until next time….

Women's Basketball had a record breaking year in viewership. The Final Four matchup between Iowa & UCONN garnered 14.2 Million Views and 18.7 Million between Iowa & South Carolina. The Common Denominator Caitlin Clark!

In this episode Eric & Drew mix things about by welcoming author and relationship expert Dr. Robert Glover. Dr. Glover is a coach, speaker, and educator with over 40 years of professional experience as a relationship expert. He is the author of the groundbreaking, No More Mr. Nice Guy, the best-selling Dating Essentials for Men, and the recently released, Dating Essentials for Men: Frequently Asked Questions, Dr. Glover has helped thousands of men world-wide transform their lives and get what they want in their relationships and career. It's never a dull moment with the Sports Gumbo guys! Thanks for checking out Sports Gumbo. Follow us on social media and where ever you get your podcasts.  Until next time….

March is Women's History Month, and March 8th is International Women's Day, a time to shout out the contributions of women is all aspects of business and sports. The guys welcome Ana Klein, CPA. Ana discusses her career journey and how it was impacted by the lack of female representation and the lack of gender equity. #InspireInclusion Thanks for checking out Sports Gumbo. Follow us on social media and where ever you get your podcasts.  Until next time….

Sports Gumbo is the podcast hosted by Eric Pierre, CPA,…tax expert, business leader, former professional athlete, philanthropist, and sports enthusiast. Join Eric, along with Drew Lasker and a myriad of guests, as they explore a rich roux of topics comprised of the intersectionality of sports, business, and current events. Check it out as Eric and Drew talk with Nick Fleming, a Point Guard for the San Diego Sharks. Nick reflects on growing up in Atlanta with three older siblings. Nick's path to the Sharks was not without its challenges. Nick did not receive any college offers when he left high school, but worked his way through the junior college ranks, eventually earning a full scholarship to a Division 1 school. Talk about tenacity!  Thanks for checking out Sports Gumbo. Follow us on social media and where ever you get your podcasts.  Until next time….

Turn the Volume up! Eric has a Special Message in the Bonus Episode

Sports Gumbo is the podcast hosted by Eric Pierre, CPA,…tax expert, business leader, former professional athlete, philanthropist, and sports enthusiast. Join Eric, along with Drew Lasker and a myriad of guests, as they explore a rich roux of topics comprised of the intersectionality of sports, business, and current events. Many die-hard NBA fans often debate who is the greatest of all time. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James are names that often surface in that conversation. Check it out as Eric and Drew reflect on  LeBron's legacy as he surpasses 40K points in his career. Eric also reminds us of upcoming tax deadlines and informs that the new 1099-K reporting threshold for payment app has been delayed. There is never a dull moment in the world of taxes! Thanks for checking out Sports Gumbo. Follow us on social media and where ever you get your 

In this episode, Eric and Drew welcome Aaron Felix from the San Diego Sharks. Aaron talks with the guys about his journey from the inner city, to playing college basketball, to playing professionally overseas in Germany and Kazakathan. Aaron And still living out his hoops dreams in the TBL League. His story will inspire you.  Thanks for checking out Sports Gumbo. Follow us on social media and where ever you get your podcasts.  Until next time….  

Eric dissects some key business lessons as he reflects on his first game as minority owner of the San Diego Sharks, professional basketball team, He breaks down the $52 million Usher has earned from the exposure garnered from his free Super Bowl half time show.  We hope all Sports Gumbo listeners will take an action to honor and recognize Black History Month this year. Thanks for checking out Sports Gumbo. Follow us on social media and where ever you get your podcasts.  Until next time….

Coming Soon

In this episode, Eric and Drew chop it up on their Super Bowl LVIII predictions. This is the first time the ‘big game' will be played in Las Vegas, and the odds are that all aspects of this event will be exciting…. from the team match up, to the half-time show, to the commercials. In a pivot to business, Eric explains the differences between S Corporations and C Corporations. And while the NFL football season is coming to an end, tax season is just beginning. Don't go it alone. Consider hiring a tax specialist. Eric and his firm can help you. Thanks for checking out Sports Gumbo. Follow us on social media and where ever you get your podcasts.  Until next time….