Off Menu Podcast

In this Episode of NBA Bubble Edition Pt. 6, the homie Dante hops on as a guest to talk about his Heat surprisingly making the finals. He apparently predicted Lakers vs Heat in the finals to begin the season and talked about the predictions he has for the matchup. We also talked about the Celtics being extremely overrated and why Tyler Herro is an absolute bucket who deserves respect. Finals start September 30th. Hope you all enjoy Pt. 6! NOTE: Mentioned in the intro of the episode that morethanavote.org is a website being promoted by Black athletes and artist on the importance of voting and participating in this election process. Also, information can be found about becoming a poll worker in your city for the upcoming election.

In this Episode of NBA Bubble Edition Pt. 5, brought the homie Codie through to talk about the Steve Nash Hire, Bucks flopping out of the playoffs, and the seriousness of NBA players starting their own league. Hope you all enjoy PT 5! NOTE: Mentioned in the intro to this episode are two creative art pieces from the homies: 1. The Antiracist: How to Start the Conversation about Race and Take Action by Kondwani Fidel. https://www.amazon.com/Antiracist-Start-Conversation-about-Action/dp/1510764208 2. Bounce! By Mf Kel https://music.apple.com/us/album/bounce/1530482502?i=1530482503

In this Episode of NBA Bubble Edition Pt.4 brought in the homie Jesse on Zoom to talk about the NBA boycott and the players roles as activist in this movement for systemic change. This was a really stimulating conversation as we both shared our stories on where we were when the league stood still, why we think player activism matters, and why ultimately the players decided to stay in the bubble. We also touched on the playoff first round matchups in the latter part of the episode. NOTE: More Than A Vote----- CHANGE ISN’T MADE BY WATCHING FROM THE SIDELINES We are Black athletes and artists working together. Our priority right now is combating systemic, racist voter suppression by educating, energizing, and protecting our community in 2020. Please read our letter asking fans to join us in the fight against Black voter suppression. morethanavote.org

In this Off Menu Podcast episode we talk to Anthony Body of The Bail Project. He is a Bail Disruptor from Cleveland, Ohio and helps in securing bail for individuals in pre-trial detention who cannot afford it. The conversation was really inspiring and thought provoking as Mr. Body pointed out the many frailties of our criminal justice system. Some of the topics include how the cash bail system feeds on the poor as well as how Mr. Body was able to maneuver through the justice system himself. Hope you all learn something! NOTE: We know that this podcast has morphed into a NBA podcast but we're not talking about hoops this week. This week was about The Bail Project and learning about the issues within the cash bail system in America. Sometimes hoop talk can wait. www.bailproject.org

In this Episode of NBA Bubble Edition Pt. 3, brought the man Codie back through the Zoom for back to back episodes. This episode was very wide ranging and included Why Giannis head butted another man to James Harden affinity with strippers. Also touched on the underrated CJ McCollum and why Codie says the Trailblazers are his new favorite team. Note: Support Black Colleges is a clothing line who's sole mission is to uplift, inspire & encourage others to Support HBCU’s. SBC was founded in 2012 by two Howard University students who saw a need to spread awareness about the school that changed their lives. The brand took off fast when celebrities such as Teyanna Taylor, Missy Elliot, Chris Paul, Eva Marcille and many more have been spotted rocking the brand. Each year the SBC team employs over 70 college ambassadors & gives thousands of dollars in scholarships. www.supportblackcolleges.org

In this Episode of NBA Bubble Edition Pt. 2, I talked to the homie Codie about what we have seen this far in the NBA restart and if we think its ultimately going to be successful. We also talked about Devin Booker being a Goat, TJ Warren showing why he should not have been traded for cash considerations, and if Lou Williams really only got chicken wings from Magic City. Hope you guys enjoy the pod! Note: The Bail Project is an organization that we are continuing to highlight as a group that not just talking about change but actively pursuing it. Their mission is to combat mass incarceration by disrupting the money bail system ‒ one person at a time. They are fighting for those who are locked behind bars and who can not effectively secure bail to be released from jail. www.bailproject.org

NBA IS BACK!! NBA season is tipping back off July 30th and as the season resumes, the podcast is coming back to continue the hoop convo. The NBA Bubble will no doubt be an interesting hoops session as the race to the finish will take place over the next two months of a battle to be crown champs. We can’t wait to dive in and watch every game and to talk hoops with guest. Episode Release: Every Thursday NOTE: Even as the NBA season comes back and our excitement for the league takes off we will not lose focus on what truly matters. Off Menu is a podcast that wants to always amplify black voices. We have and will continue to have genuine conversations about what is happening in the world and what we want to see changed. This podcast will continue to speak openly about the systematic oppression of black people and the our continuous fight for equality. Our goal is to continue to help push, elevate, and encourage black voices which have historically rarely been listened to or fully understood. As a brand started by two Black kids, we want to use this platform to promote organizations who are doing real work in the fight for change and equal opportunity in our country. Our first organization that we are going to support and promote is the Bail Project: “The Bail Project, Inc. is a non-profit organization designed to combat mass incarceration by disrupting the money bail system ‒ one person at a time. We believe that paying bail for someone in need is an act of resistance against a system that criminalizes race and poverty and an act of solidarity with local communities and movements for decarceration. Over the next five years, The Bail Project will open dozens of sites in high-need jurisdictions with the goal of paying bail for tens of thousands of low-income Americans, all while collecting stories and data that prove money bail is not necessary to ensure people return to court. We won’t stop until meaningful change is achieved, and the presumption of innocence is no longer for sale.” Rest in Power to all of our black sisters and brothers who have died in the struggle for freedom. Also, arrest the murderers who took the life of our sister Breonna Taylor.

On the fifth episode of the Round 6 Fantasy league Podcast, Jalen brings back David to talk about the association. The two focus on All-Star Weekend and who will take home the weekends top trophies as well as who will win the major end of year awards. Note: Rest in Power Kobe and Gigi Bryant. Love

On the fourth episode of the Round 6 Fantasy League Podcast, Jalen talks to Jesse about the biggest surprises and disappointments thus far in the Western Conference. The two also talk about Jesse's fantasy team and his real life favorite team, The Denver Nuggets. Also mentioned are LeBron, The Spurs, and Luka to just mention a few.

On the third episode of the Round 6 Fantasy League Podcast, Jalen talks to David about his own fantasy squad and then shifts and talk about the biggest surprises and disappointments in the Eastern Conference thus far. From disappointment of the Knicks to the rise of Spencer Dinwiddie and Devonte' Graham, this episode features all that needs to be known about what has happened thus far in the association. Note: This is Part 1 of the biggest surprises and disappointments thus far in the NBA. Part 2 will feature conversation about the biggest surprises and disappointments in the Western Conference.

On the second episode of the Round 6 Fantasy League Podcast, Jalen talks to Don about his squad and the stars that impact his team which include which include: Lebron, Kawhi, and Kyrie. Jalen and Don also talk about the top moments from the 2010s and what plays were significant to the decade. The duo also gets into what they are excited for in the next decade of basketball and what player is set to take the league by storm.

On this first episode of the Round 6 Fantasy League Podcast, Jalen talks to both Mikkel and Codie about the league and their fantasy squads. The conversations are two separate conversations and combined to create one podcast. In this episode, the conversation ranges from Giannis to James Harden who are on Codie’s and Mikkel’s team respectively as well as touches on the differences between fantasy football and fantasy basketball and what we dislike about fantasy basketball. NOTE: Fantasy Basketball and Fantasy Football are very similar in the fact that you have one matchup for the duration of one week and have players that are responsible for the points that you receive. Fantasy Basketball has 13 players. 8 starters and 5 bench players which can change every day based on who is playing.

Off Menu's new podcast series is following the fantasy basketball league of 10 college age friends. Six Years ago a Fantasy Basketball League was started and has continued into its sixth year with some old and new faces competing for the fantasy crown. The podcast will follow the fantasy league as the friends share their opinions on their individual squads and the NBA in general. First Episode drops Monday December 16th!

In this episode, Codie and Jalen talk primarily about Social Media and the disdain they each separately have for it. Codie talks about taking a break from social media in general and how his absence from it has effected him. Jalen mentions his dislike of Social Media as well and how he has come to realize how for him Social Media does more harm than good. Hope you enjoy the episode! Also shout out to the man Dante becoming a big bro recently!!

In the episode, we bring on one of the homies, Ojo, to talk about his business Carstodians. Also talked extensively about Baltimore City, the city's squeegee boys, and Ojo's experience attending an HBCU as a Nigerian student. Also get into some NBA talk at the end of course. Hope you guys enjoy!

NBA Finals happened. Raptors Won. AD and Lebron. Kawhi and PG. Kyrie and KD. Russ and Beard. Draft. Summer League. Sooooo much NBA stuff has happened in the last 4 months and we felt we had to drop a pod to get a sense of it all. In this episode, we had C-dot and the little homie Tank stop by to talk some hoops and what we have been up to during the last few months. A bunch of NBA talk in this podcast and even more laughs. Hope you guys enjoy!

Season 2 Episode 4 of the Off Menu Podcast ft. Jalyn In this episode, the homie Jalyn came through and we reminisced about our college experiences. From our first experiences with parties and meeting each other to the trends and the music. We also touched on the most influential artist as well as our favorite artist right now. Hope you enjoy!

SEASON 2 Episode 3. We are back with Season 2 of the Off Menu Podcast with the homies. In this episode, we got into Zion Williamson getting injured and whether or not elite High School Talent should be able to jump to the NBA after High School. Also talked about the League, All- Star Weekend, and second half of the season thoughts. Hope you guys enjoy the episode!

SEASON 2! We are back with Season 2 Ep. 2 of the Off Menu Podcast with the homies. In this episode, Dante and Jalen got into the elongated absense of the podcast, Where's Codie, what's the future for Off Menu Podcast, NBA Trade News and season drama. We'll be back with more podcast talking about not only NBA news but music, culture, and random news. Appreciate the listen!

SEASON 2! We are back with Season 2 of the Off Menu Podcast with the homies. Have been away for a while but we are back with our crazy opinions and hopefully you guys will support the pod. In this episode, we got into a bunch of NBA stuff and who we think would have the best team right now if all current players were in their prime. We also talked a little about music and what we all have been listening to lately. Hope you guys enjoy the return episode!

In Episode 15 we discuss why Lil Pump has been able to grow as a rapper and why he has become significant in 2017. We also discuss the growth of soundcloud rappers and the new generation of rap. Hope You All Enjoy!

In Episode 14 we discuss everything from animated movies to the N-word. Codie is also deathly afraid of smurfs, and Jalen just finished the show ATL. A bunch of randomness took place in Episode 14, hope you all enjoy!! Also stay tuned as we will be starting a new series on the podcast soon!

In Episode 13 Codie came down to visit in Tuscaloosa and we were able to record our first podcast together in the same place. We usually record the podcast in separate locations since we both live in different places but this featured us recording together in the same place for the first time. We were able to have a pretty interesting conversation so hope you all enjoy!

In Episode 12 we discuss our Fantasy Basketball League, a few random thoughts, and the new age rappers in our generation. Hope you all enjoy!

In Episode 11, we discuss the upcoming NBA season and our projections of who will be on the final All NBA Teams as well as who will be the most improved player in the league. As always we hope you all enjoy. Make sure to subscribe!

In Episode 10 we discuss our favorite albums of 2017. This is one of the most interesting podcast because you all really get to hear about what type of artist we enjoy listening to. Hope you all enjoy Episode 10 of the Off Menu Podcast.

In Episode 9 we discuss the comparison of Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper and how each has become mainstream artist, we also discuss the growth of the internet in modern culture and our favorite movies to watch. Hope you all enjoy Episode 9 of the Off Menu Podcast.

In Episode 8 we discuss the protest that have been happening in Sports lately, also we talked about Donald Trump and his thoughts on player's protesting, also we discussed the Pay-for-Play in the NCAA, and also announced our new sponsor dyklothing. Hope you all enjoy the podcast. Don't forget to like and subscribe! #YungBeltBuckle #GetSchwifty

In Episode 7 we discuss the NBA offseason in depth and specifically how Melo becoming part of the Thunder shakes up the West, we also discuss some over and unders as well. As always hope you all enjoy. #LiquorCabinet #Yung Zipper

In Episdoe 6 we discuss Donald Glover and his Emmy Award win, we also discuss the growth of the NBA and how it make take over as the number one sport in America, and we finished off with a new segment of Overrated and Underrated about random things. Hope you enjoy the convo. #Yungshoelace #LittleBottleCap

In Episode 5 we discuss the recently released NBA 2K18, we also talked about Social Media and also discussed a bunch of random topics. Featuring the homie Dante Rivera

In Episode 4 we discuss how fast technology has changed, the question of if we are living in a computer simulation, our favorite artist, and the dance crazes that we grew up with. As always great conversation and bunch of laughs

In Episode 3 we discuss Hip-Hop artist becoming brand ambassadors for sneaker companies, Ezekial Elliot being able to play 2017, Favorite TV shows , as well as Madden. As always bunch of laughs and dope ass conversation

In Episode 2 we discuss transitioning to college, NBA, NFL Preview. Bunch of laughs and great conversation.

This is Episode 1 of the Off Menu Podcast with Jalen Hutchinson and Codie Entrekin where today we discuss the Kyrie Irving Trade, NBA best players, and the top Hip-Hop albums of 2017.