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Joseph aka JWitTheGrits & Leon are here to bring you the real behind sports and culture. Season 2 of the Morning Grits Podcast is here as we celebrate the restart of sports, especially the return of the NBA season. Other than cooking up a fresh pot of grits or a rack of ribs, the Morning Grits crew drops a new wave of heat to sports. Raw and authentic is our approach, along with unscripted conversation, delivering the best of sports from a fans perspective. Well there you have it! ‘Sports for the fan From a fan’. All JWitTheGrits wants to know is: Are you #WitTheGrits?

Joseph aka JWitTheGrits


    • Apr 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    MGS2E10: Is Brooklyn ALL Hype!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 34:56


    MLB is back and Dodgers baseball is on fire to start the season Are the Brooklyn Nets for real!? They just got beat by a Lakers team without Lebron & AD Who is the NBA MVP? Leon presents his Top 5 NBA Power Rankings

    Morning Grits Podcast Live UNPLUGGED 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 28:48


    This was a live episode recorded and visible on YouTube and Facebook We talk Andre Drummond's first game with the Los Angeles Lakers and all the rest of the NBA Rosters until the end of the season.

    GOTG Anthony Edwards is The Franchise UNPLUGGED #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 48:20


    Anthony Edwards has become the Minnesota Timberwolves Franchise. Will Ant Man or LaMelo Ball win Rookie of The Year? We discuss recent impact of NBA trades in the East: Blake Griffin , Trevor Ariza , & PJ Tucker Follow at Morning Grits Podcast: instagram.com/morninggrits twitter.com/morninggrits Instagram.com/jwitthegrits instagram.com/iamleonhawley

    MGS2E9: Kyrie Wants Kobe to be NBA Logo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 30:08


    I speak about Kyrie Irving wanting to replace the NBA Logo with Kobe Bryant Were there really All Star Snubs this year? Should Kyrie Irving be considered MVP Candidate for 2021 season Please like & subscribe to the channel. You can also reach us on other outlets: Instagram.com/MorningGrits Twitter.com/MorningGrits

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    MG S2E7: Harden Traded to Brooklyn Nets - NFL Playoff Divisional Round - Lakers - LaMelo Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 63:14


    We Introduce a new segment called CENTER COURT. We meet at Center Court to discuss the trade of James Harden. Leon and D White voice their views on if it was a good trade.

    MGS2E8: Nets WON'T Make NBA Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 32:28


    Brooklyn Nets will not make the NBA Finals!  76ers / Joel Embiid Knicks have the best D.... Really!? SUBSCRIBE on YouTube - Morning Grits Podcast.  Are you #WitTheGrits?

    MGS2E6: NFL Pick 6 - Wild Card Weekend - Road to SUPERBOWL LV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 31:50


    We have special guest D. White joining us today to break down matchups for this crazy Wild Card Weekend. Also, he predicts the winner of Superbowl LV. This pick still has me like wow! We thank Daron White, who is fitness expert and body builder, for joining the show today. He brought a lot of passion and knowledge of football and we look to have him back. You can get in touch with Daron on IG @TheQuadKing or reignsupremfit@gmail.com. Are you #WitTheGrits?

    MGS2E5: NBA Season Returns - No Testing for Marijuana Use - Lakers - Nets - 76ers - Westbrook vs John Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 41:37


    Thank you for listening to this new episode. We talk about the NBA season returning. NBA will not be testing for marijuana this season reasons due to Covid19. What impact will that have on the players? The Ball brothers: LiAngelo , LaMelo & Lonzo Ball have all been signed to an NBA Roster just as Lavar predicted. LA Lakers have a deep bench and are set to repeat. They have secured their future by signing Anthony Davis to a 5 year $190M Contract. #WitTheGrits Segment: Roy Jones Jr & Mike Tyson Doin Your Thang Segment: Pittsburgh Steelers are undefeated at 11-0 Greatest Segment and Podcast and Radio History - SMACK TALK SEGMENT: Nate Robinson!!! "Get up Nate" Please don't forget to subscribe to the podcast here on this platform. Subscribe to YouTube - Morning Grits Podcast And let me know …. Are you #WitTheGrits?

    MGS2E4: Los Angeles Dodgers win World Series / Pittsburg Steelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 37:08


    This episode we talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series. What does that mean for the city of Los Angeles? Which teams hold the key to LA - Lakers or Dodgers? Dallas Cowboys released Dontari Poe - Pro Bowl nose tackle who kneeled during National Anthem. Introducing a NEW SEGMENT - "Morning Grits Pick 6" - We picked the top 6 games in NFL Week 8 #WitTheGrits Segment Doin Your Thang Segment The GREATEST segment in Podcast and Radio history - "SMACK TALK" Enjoy and let me know - Are you WitTheGrits?

    Grits on The Go: NBA RUMORS / BROOKLYN NETS - KYRIE & KD - UNPLUGGED #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 29:22


    We come to you with a RAW and UNSCRIPTED conversation about some NBA Trade Rumors. Ben Simmons needs to go, Rondo could be on the move. Are they really comparing Kyrie Irving to Allen Iverson? Kevin Durant won't be the same will he? Brooklyn Nets can't beat Miami Heat

    Grits on The Go: Lakers Win Championship - Live & Unplugged #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 20:31


    JWitTheGrits and Leon celebrate live & unscripted as the Lakers defeat the Miami Heat in six games to be crowned 2020 NBA Champions... Recorded immediately after the game October 11, 2020

    MGS2E3: Denver Nuggets Beat LA Clippers & NFL Return NO Kaepernick

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 38:56


    We talk about the Denver Nuggets beating the Los Angeles Clippers... J WitTheGrits predicted the win for the Nuggets on "Grits on the Go" series. We breakdown the match-up Lakers vs Nuggets. Can LeBron be stopped? Will Playoff Rondo continue? The Huge block by Bam Adebayo for the Miami Heat against Jayson Tatum, does it change the landscape of the series. The NFL Returns with fans in the stadium. Would you attend a game if you had a chance during covid? We always discuss what is sports without the fan and how the fan plays a bigger role than athletes in sports. Should Kaepernick be back playing or is it time to put things to rest? WitTheGrits Segment , Doin Ya Thang Segment & SMACK TALK SEGMENT (Smack Talking LA Clippers) Please remember to press the subscribe button, like & and click the bell for notifications. Watch, Listen, Enjoy, Follow & Love. Let me know... Are you #WitTheGrits?

    Grits On The Go: UNPLUGGED #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 34:52


    We break down a RAW and UNSCRIPTED recap of game 3 between Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat look like they are going to sweep the Bucks and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Is Giannis Antetokounmpo going to stay in Milwaukee or will like to join forces with another superstar?

    MGS2E2: NBA Playoffs in The Bubble - Luka Doncic - LaMelo Ball - Lakers - Donovan Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 32:32


    Lamelo Ball would be a better fit being the #2 pick and playing in Golden State... Breakdown of the NBA Playoff Brackets... Leon makes a bold prediction in the playoffs... Check out to see who he selects to be knocked out and bounced out of the playoffs

    MGS2E1: NBA Basketball: Who is The Bubble MVP - These Players Are Like Cheat Codes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 33:00


    Joseph aka JWitTheGrits and Leon are back once again to bring you the real behind sports and culture. Kicking off Season 2 of the Morning Grits Podcast, we celebrate the restart of the NBA season. The NBA as we now know is played in "The Bubble". Other than cooking up a fresh pot of grits or a rack of ribs, the Morning Grits crew drops a new wave of heat to sports. Raw and authentic is our approach, along with unscripted conversation, delivering the best of sports from a fans perspective. Well there you have it! 'Sports For the fan From a fan'. All we want to know is... Are you #WitTheGrits?

    MVP LeBron

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 38:44


    Welcome back everybody. You are Listening to the Morning Grits podcast with your host Joseph aka JWitTheGrits and Leon. CaronaVirus has taken over and created concerns in sports - how to keep the athletes safe - What is sports without the fan? - Liangelo Ball signed with OKC Blue G League - Dak Prescott should take the money and run - Las Vegas Raiders - Women's National Baseball Team - Olympics - Leon'sTop 5 NBA Power Rankings - Lakers - Clippers - #WitTheGrits Segment - Doin Your Thing Segment - SMACK TALK SEGMENT

    LeBron Not Ready to Pass the Torch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 37:52


    THIS IS OUR 10th EPISODE!!! Thank you everyone for tuning in and listening, being apart of this journey, and experiencing Morning Grits. It's been a great experience. As we continue to grow please grow with us. and Let us know. Are you #WitTheGrits? LeBron James and the Lakers - LeBron battles with Zion - The Western Conference Battle for the 8th seed - LeBron MVP vs Giannis Who will win it - 76ers are fading back... Will they hold on and gain strength to be competitive in the playoffs? Ja Morant - Zion Williamson - CJ McCollum are apart of #WitTheGrits Segment - Doin' Your Thing Segment - Smack Talk Segment NEW 'Fan Media' Segment which highlights fans who respond to posts on social media... As we engage with you the fan, it creates content for Morning Grits. You the fan, are like Joseph and Leon. We love and have passion for sports. Morning Grits comes from a fans perspective. Sports 'FOR THE FAN - FROM A FAN' By you engaging with us, we know you are WitTheGrits. We will highlight you, your comments, the interaction with us, on our upcoming Fan Friday's and show our appreciation by giving you a shout-out on an episode.

    Are the Lakers Deep Enough to Win?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 38:44


    Joseph and Leon review Koby Bryant Memorial in Los Angeles ... Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder fight night in Las Vegas... Lavar Ball and BBB ,,, The NBA is back from All Star Break .. Lebron or Giannis for MVP... NBA - Clippers ... Rockets .... Leon's Morning Grits Top 5 NBA Power Rankings... #WitTheGrits Segment - Doing Your Thing Segment - Smack Talk Segment...

    MLB Players Go On Strike 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 28:33


    It has been Mentioned 1st here on Morning Grits!!! Leon suggest the players of Major League Baseball should GO ON STRIKE following the cheating scandal and MLB Comissioner's comments towards the World Series Trophy ... The Commissioner Rob Manfred and the MLB, has taken an approach to be combative and not adhere to the concerns of its players ... LeBron James speaks out on behalf of SPORTS ... We recap the NBA All Star Weekend 2020... The Controversial Dunk Contest and The NBA All Star Game... Best All Star game ever? Wit the Grits Segment -- Doin' Your Thing Segment -- SMACK TALK Segment (#1 Segment in all Podcast and Radio)

    2020 Men's Olympic Basketball Draft - #WitTheGrits National Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 29:07


    THE XFL Debut - Black History Month - First African American Professional Basketball Player - The Men's Olympic Basketball Roster... JWitTheGrits and Leon play GM of the Olympic Basketball Team & strategize to select the 12 players who will represent the USA in the Tokyo Summer Games - LeBron James (Will he play in the Olympics or Not?} - USA Women's National Soccer Team - WitTheGrits Segment - Doin' Your Thing Segment

    The Superbowl was Predicted Here / Patrick Mahomes face of the NFL?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 33:36


    We dedicate a moment to Kobe Bryant and all the victims of the tragic accident - Celebrating Black History Month - Lamar Jackson MVP - Patrick Mahomes Superbowl Champion - Year of the Black Quarterback - NBA All Star players selected - NBA Trades - Iggy to Miami - Lionel Messi Barcelona - WitTheGrits Segment - Doin' Your Thing Segment - Josh Jacobs, homelessness to triumph to humanitarian.

    SUPERBOWL LIV IS COMING!!! / Antonio Brown gets life in prison?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 43:27


    NFL SUPERBOWL 54 Leon is pumped up he picked 49ers vs Chiefs in Episode 2 ... Zion Williamson NBA Debut - Lakers Vs Clippers preview game 3 - #WitTheGrits Segment - Javier ‘Chicharito' Hernandez Joins MLS team LA Galaxy - Doin Your Thang Segment - SMACK TALK Segment Antonio Brown gets life in prison? NBA ALL STAR 2020

    ZION RETURNS!!! — Is Steph Curry a Franchise Player — OBJ going to jail?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 49:04


    WitTheGrits Segment - Doin Ya Thang Segment - BRAND NEW Smack Talk Segment . . . NBA Trades 76ers & Ben Simmons - Warriors - Morning Grits Top 5 NBA Teams Power Rankings - NFL Playoffs picks - Antonio Brown . . . MLB Alex Cora . . . Joe Burrow LSU Tigers

    NFL Divisional Playoffs / LaMelo Ball's BIG Sneaker Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 26:43


    Who offered LaMelo Ball the big shoe contract - #WitTheGrits Segment - New Doing Their Thang Segment Vince Carter - NFL Playoffs continue (matchup review) - Josh Jacobs (Oakland Raiders) Rookie of the year - Russel Wilson MVP - Ja Morant IG posting (What did it mean)

    Lonzo Ball traded back to the Lakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 35:33


    LeBron James is AP male athlete of the decade. NFL playoffs begin January 4th. Leon picks his Super Bowl Champion. Where is Lavar Ball? Lonzo traded back to Lakers

    LeBron vs Giannis / Cam Newton to Las Vegas Raiders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 31:19


    Who is better Lakers or Bucks — Are the Clippers really competition for Lakers — Las Vegas Raiders need Cam Newton MVP candidates for NBA & your SUPER BOWL pick

    Introduction to Morning Grits Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 0:49


    Thank you for listening to the Morning Grits Podcast. We deliver sports in a RAW and AUTHENTIC way providing UNSCRIPTED sports content from a fans perspective. Morning Grits speaks of sports and the culture within sports. There is more to an athlete that just them playing a game they love. It's about their aptitude and thought behind every action. Morning Grits highlights players, past and present, who have contributed to sports and society. Please join myself, Joseph aka JWitTheGrits and Leon on our sports journey. WELCOME TO THE CULTURE OF MORNING GRITS! Are you #WitTheGrits?

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