An independent analysis on various sports related news and breakdowns regarding the NBA and NFL.
NBA Intel returns as we converse on the future of American basketball on the international stage. From there we tap into the season predictions of the Hornets, Kings and the state of the Pels following the Trey Murphy injury. Enjoy a quality sports listen!
The IntelPod previews the upcoming CFB season alongside a special guest in Youtuber/College Football Media Head The BlueBloods. We touch base on the pulse of the SWAC and its football programs as they enter a new year, and the likely hood of the Colorado Buffs upsetting TCU Week 1. Give the pod a listen!
After finally completing the transition from Chicago to Memphis, NBA Intel is back to speak on a variety of NBA Topics. From the Harden trade debacle to the FIBA news cycle, we touch base on what's going on in the basketball world. Hope you enjoy!
NBA Intel has returned as me and co-host Clement Gibson recap on the variety of news around the league during NBA Free Agency. Enjoy a quality listen!
After a two week hiatus, me and my main man Clement Gibson return to speak on the current state of the Conference Finals. As it seems more evident a Nuggets/Heat Finals is near, we speak on the state of that matchup as well as the futures of the Celtics/Lakers. We tap into the Spurs and their immediate future with Wemby before closing it out on the Harden Rumors to Houston. Enjoy the pod and give it a great listen!
Co-host Kambui Bomani and Clement Gibson return to speak on the ongoing Eastern and Western Conference Semifinals Matchups for the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The looming Lakers/Warriors second round series is breached before the tale of the tape is reviewed on the on-going Knicks/Heat ECSF matchup. From there we speak on the Nuggets surging play versus the Suns in the West Semifinals and what chance do the Sixers have against the defending East Champion Boston Celtics without Joel Embid. Give the Pod an in-depth listen!
Co-Host Clement Gibson and I return for Episode 13 of the NBA Intel Podcast where we address the ongoing topics around the current NBA First Round Playoff Series. We start with the Heat/Lakers being a game away from playoff upset immortality before we dive into the health concerns of De'Aaron Fox and its impact on the Kings/Warriors series. We round out the podcast on the Joel Embid injury and its effect on Philly's ECF chances before previewing the Western Conference Semifinals Showdown between the Suns/Nuggets. Give the Playoff Pod an in-depth listen!
NBA Intel Episode 12 is here as me and Clement Gibson comment on the play-in victors and the losers on the brink of elimination. From there we speak on the slight over-analysis of the Grizzlies/Lakers series and the pressing concern the Lakers will have in containing Memphis's dynamic backcourt. Give the NBA Podcast an in-depth listen!
NBA Intel returns with a Playoff/Play-In Preview for Episode 11.. Me and my co-host Clement Gibson speak on the Eastern and Western Conference Postseason storylines before we focus on All-NBA/Individual Award Winners. We round out the conversation with if Rudy Gobert's future with the Wolves is in jeopardy after his dispute with teammate Kyle Anderson. Give the pod an in-depth listen!
NBA Intel returns for Episode 10 as me and co-host Clement Gibson speak on a variety of pressing topics as we prepare for the homestretch of the regular season. From the curious dilemma of the free-falling Dallas Mavericks to the rising health concerns of Joel Embid and James Harden, we have you covered with some insightful early-segment analysis. It's all geared up to prepare you for the thought-provoking talks on the Cleveland Cavaliers playoff legitimacy and the future of Jaylen Brown in BeanTown. Give this latest episode a listen for its great NBA content.
Me and Co-Host Clement Gibson return for NBA Intel Episode 9 after a brief hiatus. As the NBA Season winds down, we present to the audience a variety of late season topics spanning from the recent trials and tribulations of the Denver Nuggets, All-NBA Selections, the Arc of Dillon Brooks and which teams need to retool or breakup their sqauds heading into the upcoming NBA Offseason. Enjoy a great listen!
Co-Host Clement Gibson and I returned to drop Episode 8 of NBA Intel. We dive into the recent Lebron James Injury and its impact on LBJ and the Lakers going forward. From there we touch base on the meaning of high octane scoring in today's NBA. We then touch base on the impressive teams so far in the NBA landscape before closing out with if a player from a non-playoff team be First-Team All-NBA.
NBA Intel returns with a Pre-All Star Break Episode recapping the madness of the NBA Trade Deadline. From there, we gauge the legitimacy of OKC's play-in chances, preview a pivotal upcoming Boston Vs. Milwaukee grudge match, and debate if Denver has enough to maintain their Western Conference Title chances. Enjoy a quality listen!
Me and my guy Clement Gibson return to the pod to talk about the various subjects from last week that hold prominent in this new NBA Week. A convo about the MVP race is had as is the rising uptick of the Washington Wizards. We pivot to the NBA's recent referee problem before we cap it off with a question of worry about Luka wearing down despite being 23 years old. Enjoy the new NBA Intel episode!
The state of the Celtics, Sixers, Lakers and the entire Western Conference are all addressed in the most recent NBA Intel Episode. Join and listen to me and Clement Gibson as we provide the NBA Intel topics of last week to pave the way for this week's NBA season. Enjoy!
Me and Co-Host Clement Gibson return this week for an NBA Analysis of the fourth episode of NBA Intel. We break down the legitimacy of OKC, who will likely move during the trade deadline, who the kings of the West will be and the long-term team outlook of the New Orleans Pelicans. Give the episode a dope listen!
Me and Co-Host Clement Gibson return with an NBA Intel recap from the following week of basketball. Topics centered around the concerning trend of the Warriors and Clippers, the legitimacy of the Pacers' playoff pursuits as well as the All-Star Voting Conundrum and the gradual emergence of the Chicago Bulls are what we speak on during this week's segment. Give the pod an in-depth listen!
Independent Intel returns for its first episode of the new year recapping the NBA madness that rounded out 2022. From Lebron's legendary season (so far), to Luka's impactful play and even the worries about the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks, we have you covered on the Independent Intel Podcast. Give the segment a listen and enjoy!
Independent Intel introduces a new segment called ''NBA Monday'' featuring yours truly and new co-host and my college friend Clement Gibson. We speak on the past week's NBA topics such as the pretenders/contenders in the West, the Nets turning the corner as well as the potential Boston dilemma and the jam-packed MVP Race. Give this new weekly segment a listen!
The well-awaited Deion Sanders' Segment is here as i break down the various nuances about my perspective and public reaction to Coach Primes move from JSU to Colorado.
After a brief month hiatus, Independent Intel returns for episode 57 to talk FCS football with regular special guest The BlueBloods. We touch base on the All-SWAC snubs, a preview of the SWAC Championship, the second round of the FCS Playoffs as well as the mystery of Coach Prime's next big move. Enjoy a good listen!
With the NBA Season right around the corner, Independent Intel makes a return with collegiate special guest Clement Gibson and Ace Dawkins here to speak about the various topics ahead of the 2022-2023 season.
Another episode from the Independent Intel podcast is here featuring NFL analyst Brian McFadden of Legit Football. We touch base on the QB1 competition out of Pittsburgh, the long-term dilemma of Zach Wilson's injury for the New York Jets, who has a better season between Tua and Jalen Hurts and a new wrap up segment of NFL hypotheticals. Enjoy a solid listen of this week's NFL episode.
FCS Guru The Bluebloods guest stars on this week's special mid-week SWAC Preseason Football Preview Episode. All 12 teams in the conference are talked about prior to me and Blue dropping our individual award winners/SWAC title game participants and eventual winner. Enjoy a quality two-hour CFB segment ahead of Week 0!
The return of Independent Intel starts off with a bang for the release of Episode 53. The Kevin Durant trade fiasco is discussed as are 10 intriguing storylines this NFL Preseason before the pod is capped off with a SWAC Football Preview.
A Pre-Finals Preview graces the podcast for Episode 52. Get ready to listen to me and my ATW brothers preview the 2022 Finals and recap the 2022 NBA Playoffs as a whole. Enjoy the listen!
A Pre-Finals Pod for Episode 52 arrives on the Independent Intel Podcast Platform. Me and my brothers from ATW touch down on the virtual set to address the upcoming NBA Finals and recap the highs and lows of the NBA Playoffs.
Episode 51 Of Independent Intel returns with Youtube CFB Content Creator The Bluebloods on set to help give an NFL Draft Recap! We breach the subject with an analysis on the drafted HBCU prospects and their NFL fits, which draft transactions were the surprise of the weekend and what were the best/worst nfl draft classes of 2022. Enjoy a great listen!
For a special 50th episode, Aniyah Jones, creator of the "You're Wrong Sir" Podcast joins the set to speak on her podcast journey, dive into the success of her hometown team the Chicago Bulls and unveil the nuance of the public debacle between the NFL and Deshaun Watson. Enjoy a great listen!
Episode 49 of the Intel Podcast breaches the nuance of the Eagles/Saints NFL Draft Trades, the in-depth analysis of My All-NBA Draft Selections, how should the Lakers address their current stage of ruin and what is Deebo Samuel's justifiable WR Market Value? I hope you enjoy a solo podcast segment starring yours truly!
A new football analyst guest breaches the pod as Chelsea MCBay arrives to the platform to speak about the latest NFL news. From the new overtime rules, the Matt Ryan to Indy trade, the Tyreek Hill to Miami trade and the legitimacy of Malik Willis as a top-five pick are all breached points on the segment. Get ready for a great podcast listen!
As the NBA Season winds down, I present the first March Intel Basketball Podcast with my former collegiate podcast members Ace Dawson and Clement Gibson. We talk about the Eastern Conference Number One Seed Pursuit, the legitimacy of Devin Booker's MVP chances, The Zion Mystery/What does it mean to be a bust and the Lakers Play-In Survival Chances. Hope you enjoy the in-depth Basketball Segment!
Episode 46 of Independent Intel features college football analyst BlueBloods from the YouTube Circuit as we talk about the highs and lows of various prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine. From the best FCS prospects to the most underwhelming prospects in Indy, Intel and Blue summarize which prospects saw their draft stock rise and fall since the Combine's conclusion. Enjoy a great listen!
Episode 45 is a fantasy football recap segment featuring guest Jordan Eisen of fov_sports. We present a complete outlook on our 2021 fantasy teams before addressing the respective NFL player highs and lows of this past fantasy season. We then cap off the segment analyzing who will be a potential fantasy breakout candidate in the 2022 season. Enjoy a great listen!
With the NBA All-Star Break upon us, Independent Intel brings the listeners an NBA centric episode 44 with my good college buddy Clement Gibson. Here, we speak on our current NBA Midseason Award Winners before delving into who will go up the respective Eastern and Western Conference Standings. Lastly, we dive into where do the struggling LA Lakers go from here and if a playoff berth is their reality anymore. Enjoy another Independent Intel listen!
The Intel Podcast drops an early week treat as PFF brethren Trevor Sikkema guest stars for Episode 43. As a virtual guest, Sikkema and I recap the Super Bowl, predict which non-playoff team can make a 2023 playoff leap before focusing on the Senior Bowl/Shrine Game Standouts. Then, we highlight which prospects to focus on during the NFL Scouting Combine. Enjoy!
Episode 42 of Independent Intel brings a new guest to the virtual screen. Ron Harrod Jr. of the MalcandRon Show guest stars as we speak on the Super Bowl, NFL Head Coaching Hires and the State of the Pro Bowl before we wrap the segment up with a recap on the NBA Trade Deadline. Enjoy a long but insightful two-plus hour segment!
Always great to have my guy OffScript on to talk football. The face of Youtube HBCU Sports graces the virtual set to speak on his Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints. From there, we go across the SWAC Football landscape to speak on the requisite coaching hires for four SWAC Programs. Lastly, we touch base on HBCU football prospects with something to prove during the pre-draft process before closing on what's OffScript's Youtube Vision moving forward.
Independent Intel brings on Brooks Huber of NextGenNFL to speak about the pulse of the current NFL world. The IG Content Creator speaks on what the NFL Wild Card Playoff losers can build upon as they head into the offseason before previewing the remaining teams preparing for the NFL Divisional Round Playoffs. Lastly, we address the NFL coaching vacancies and what they need to be filled with during the offseason. Listeners get ready to enjoy some more NFL content!
Independent Intel dives into a football-based theme for Episode 39. I first touch base on some SWAC Fanatic disputes with a specific youtube HBCU content creator before broaching the Brian Flores firing from the Miami Dolphins. Finally, the pod touches base on the potential winners from the upcoming NFL Super WildCard Weekend. Enjoy!
In the first Intel Podcast episode of the new year, Pranav Sriraman is the first 2022 guest to grace the virtual set. We speak about the future of Antonio Brown in the NFL, the anti-MVP campaign towards Aaron Rodgers (and if Rodgers deserves it at all) before finishing off with NBA insight on Kyrie Irving and the ROTY race. It's great to be back talking sports on Independent Intel and can't wait for you listeners to tune in!
Episode 37 of the Intel Podcast has a special guest in Joe Laudati, creator of an NFL IG page titled From The Pocket. FTP speaks about the recent Thursday Night Football events, potential NFL MVP candidates, Jacksonville's next head coach and the state of the AFC playoff picture as we head down the final stretch of the season.
The Intel Podcast returns with Episode 36 as it sheds light on the Travis Hunter commitment to Jackson State University. We then dabble into the recent Thursday Night Football Madness between the Kansas City Chiefs and LA Chargers before touching base on recent NBA news.
In an FCS Football segment, Independent Intel links with the renowned The Bluebloods for an episode centered on FCS Playoffs and SWAC Football. Me and Blue touch base on the FAMU playoff berth and their chances of victory versus SE Louisiana. We then breach the Jackson State SWAC Title matchup versus Prairie View A&M before canvasing the FCS Playoff as a whole. We cap it all off with an FBS playoff analysis that'll be enjoyable to the FBS fans as well.
A solo segment episode featuring yours truly is here for Episode 34 of Independent Intel. I slightly address my fantasy sports status in the NFL and NBA before addressing free agent signings by the Carolina Panthers and LA Rams. Then, I pay homage to the respective NBA Eastern Conference and Western Conference Leaders in the Washington Wizards and Golden State Warriors.
Independent Intel returns with a Will Sportz cameo for Episode 33! We talk about the state of the NFL for a handful of teams such as the Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints. We then dabble about some rising NBA teams such as the Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls about their ealry season success stories.
It's always great to have HBCU Football YouTube Content Creator OffScript back on the pod to talk SWAC football, the NBA, and the NFL. On Episode 32, we speak on the dominance of Jackson State and their expected competitors in the SWAC. From there, we dabble into the rise of the Cowboys, the breaking Jon Gruden news, and the state of the Dallas Mavericks heading into the new season. It's a great podcast to hear so enjoy!
The NBA season is nearing its annual beginning and the podcast gives an in-depth preview of the Western Conference featuring At The Whistle Alumn Ace Dawson on set. We touch base on all the competitors in the Southwest, Northwest, and Pacific Divisions before capping it all off with each of our predictions for the variety of in-season awards in 2021. Hope you Enjoy!
Independent Intel reaches Episode 30 on National Podcast Day as me and some former At The Whistle members in Clement Gibson, Ace Dawson, and Darrius Baron encompass the NBA landscape in the Eastern Conference as we preview for the upcoming NBA Season. Enjoy the listen!
Episode 29 features Jake from the popular @uncoverednfl page on set to speak on a few important NFL Topics. We touch base on the rise of the Carolina Panthers before delving into the marquee matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams. The pod then speaks on the expectation for Justin Fields in his first NFL start before we end the pod with the state of the NFL rookie quarterbacks, and Jake's poignant points to look out for this season.
After an eventful Week 1 and the start of an intriguing Week 2, The Intel Podcast brings Jordan Eisen back to the platform. Here, he speaks on the fantasy football outlooks of stars from The New York Giants and Washington Football Team following their Week 2 Thursday Night Classic. Then, Eisen and the pod predict potential Week 2 bounce back fantasy prospects who are looking for redemption after lowly Week 1 performances.