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Join Xavi and Jabari as they discuss: The Phoenix Suns fiasco, The Tragedy at Astroworld, Them Jokic Brothers, Scotty Pippen's comments and so much more. Enjoy!
We are back, and a lot has changed since we've been gone. For instance, our hosts are rocking 8 time zones between them. Nonetheless, Season 2 is here and the guys take things up a notch. Join Xavi and Jabari as they discuss; the end of the Chris Gayle era, Aaron Roger's vax status, and who should have made the NBA 75th Aniversary team. Enjoy, and let us know how we did in the comments.
Join Xavi and Jabari as they interview, Ultra Carnival co-founder, die-hard LA Laker fan, and trademark and copyright attorney, Ozelle Martin. The guys get some much-needed clarity on the Nerlens Noel v Rich Paul situation. Michael B Jordan's company's filing, and the massive uproar it caused; Then the Laker fan lets us know just how good her team will be this season. Enjoy!
Join Xavi and Jabari as they celebrate their 50th podcast while they set the record straight on DONDA vs. CLB with some life advice for Ben Simmons. Thank you for listening and Enjoy!
Join Xavi and Jabari as they discuss the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to MANU, is Kanye afraid of Drake, and ESPN says duces to Rachel Nicholls while teasing a Magic, Stephen A & Wilbon power hour. Enjoy!
Join Xavi & Jabari as they; break down the 100M dash at the Prefontaine Classic, decide what platform will replace their Onlyfans Subscription, and trying to decide if PSG will live up to its massive talent and payroll. Enjoy!
Join Xavi and Jabari as they break down the 'Massacre at MSG' (LOX v Dipset), NBA free agency, Tokyo 2020+1 games, and Jamaican dominance, and finally the old, yet new-look Lakers, and more. Enjoy!
Join Xavi and Jabari as they discuss new music, favorite performances and live performance bucket lists; new NBA champ Giannis finally hitting NBA SUPER STAR status; what's next for Cliff Paul; and the lack-luster Olympic Opening Ceremony. Enjoy!
They're Back...After a COVID lockdown and two weeks to regroup job Xavi and Jabari as they discuss the 2020+1 Olympics "anti-sex beds" as well as the new side of sports tourism CBI swimmers. Enjoy!
Join Xavi and Jabari as they try to explain what the hell happen to their NBA brackets, what happened in Brooklyn, and how things shake out for the championship. Enjoy
Join Xavi and Jabari as they touch on the NBA playoffs, French open final, SKB Vs El Salvador, Mayweather v Paul and a few hot takes on NBA fights. Enjoy!
Join Xavi and Jabari for part two of this episode as the topic of the pandemic takes front stage during their sit down with Miami Heat fan and physician Dr Sebastian. Enjoy!
Join Xavi and Jabari as they rethink their playoff predictions from the last episode and bring in professional help in the form of Miami Heat fan and physician Dr Sebastian. Stay tuned for part two of this episode as things get even better as the topic of the pandemic takes front stage. Enjoy!
Join Xavi and Jabari as they break down the NBA playoff series that matter and make their picks for who walks away with the chip at the end of it all. Enjoy!
Join Xavi and Jabari as they get personal with national football legend and SKNFA presidential hopeful Atiba Harris. Nothing is off the table as the guys cover his turbulent early years navigating pro football (soccer) to fatherhood and his legacy. Enjoy!
Join Xavi and Jabari as they discuss the unicorn that was the 2021 NBA HOF call, the voice of the NBA Marv Albert retires and what may have been the greatest nicknames ever assembled. Enjoy!
Join Xavi and Jabari for a Mother's Day episode that does not disappoint. Top 5 most important Lakers, ESL, the NBA Play-in situation, Aaron Rodgers potentially leaving GB, it's all on the table for discussion. Enjoy!
Join Jabari and Xavi as they welcome special guest Zu. New music, new visuals, great content and the depression of being a Gunners fan. Get up on everything Zu below. The Gram https://www.instagram.com/zu.zinatra/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSLuknqpUrUA6DpeLXPadbQ
Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 35: Curveball by Off the Bench Radio
Join Jabari and Xavi as they reflect on the life and career of Earl Simmons "DMX"- the exploits of NBA YoungBoy and Kodak Black, and what's got Kyrie clutching his pearls. Plus the guys discuss the impact of the ongoing eruptions and subsequent evacuations in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Enjoy!
Something different this week. Join us as we chop it up with St. Kitts & Nevis Track Legend Kim Collins. What's he up to now? What it's like to achieve that level of success coming from the 869, and some insight into what challenges and triumphs he's faced over the years. This is the first of many interviews coming to OTB so keep listening to hear who drops by next.
Join Jabari and Xavi as they make sense of the latest NBA buyouts, March Madness (in April*), getting banned from AXA, and the best Versus battle of all time! Enjoy.
Join Jabari and Xavi as they dive into some of the many disparities inside the NCAA including one highlighted by a recent tweet, should LBJ have more MVPs and review that new heat from Benny the Butcher. Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari talk all the NBA Free Agency Drama as they get into Kawhi and PG13 to the Clippers, D'Angelo Russel to the Warriors, KD, and Kyrie to the Nets, Kemba Walker to the Celtics, The Sixers, Rockets, and all the other million moving pieces of a historic NBA Offseason. Enjoy!
Join Jabari and Xavi as they recap Gunner's victory of Tottenham, the SKN 2022 World Qualifiers squad, Melo's legacy, and a Mississippi law that bans trans athletes from competition. The guys also go into overtime on vaccine myths and or conspiracies. Join us!
Join Jabari and Xavi on this week's episode as they discuss the best dunks they have ever seen, as well as, the release of one Robert Shmurda, and a handful of sporting events that are being added to the Olympic lineup. Plus, don't miss their final Black History Month shout-outs. Enjoy! Livingstone Bramble Championship Fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liYyeVAbGFU ...:::ATTENTION:::... Be the kind and thoughtful listeners we know you are. Please click here and give what you can. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-tovia-get-surgery-and-chemotherapy?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=chat&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
Join Jabari and Xavi on this week's episode as they discuss the NBA All Star Game selections. An alleged double standard in media coverage leveled by Draymond Green. Plus, don't miss their Black History Month shout-outs. Enjoy! ...:::ATTENTION:::... Be the kind and thoughtful listeners we know you are. Please click the link and give what you can. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-tovia-get-surgery-and-chemotherapy?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=chat&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
Xavi and Jabari recap Super Bowl LV and the impact on each superstar QB’s legacy. The guys also take a deep dive into the NBA rumour mill as well as make their picks for key awards. Finally, the guys sound off on reports of a charter school in Utah that decided to allow students to “opt-out of black history month.”
Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 25: Brady Vs Mahomes by Off the Bench Radio
We are back! After some retooling and trusting the process we are back on the scene and better than ever. Sports, Pop Culture and anything else that's hitting the headlines, it's all here. On this week's episode... We get into the Utah Jazz and their performance this season. As well as, ManU - Arsenal, Racism in sports, and finally, we give it up to a G.O.A.T, the late Cicely Tyson.
Xavi and Jabari talk all the NBA Free Agency Drama as they get into Kawhi and PG13 to the Clippers, D'Angelo Russel to the Warriors, KD and Kyrie to the Nets, Kemba Walker to the Celtics, The Sixers, Rockets and all the other million moving pieces of a historic NBA Offseason. Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari are joined by old time friend of the podcast Gerieu to breakdown the NBA Draft top prospects, The Anthony Davis Trade, Mike Conley to the Jazz, the Chris Paul-Harden beef, and give some thoughts on Father's Day vs Social Media. Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari talk an epic Game 6 of the NBA Finals, a possible end to the Warriors Dynasty amidst injury, NBA Free agency, and Ava Duvernay's hit Netflix original 'When They See Us'. Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari talk NBA Finals Game 4 Recap, Kyle Lowry being pushed by Warriors owner, Jalen Rose and the racial overtones of sports analytics and Jay-Z becoming the first Hip-Hop Billionaire. Enjoy!
After a long hiatus Xavi and Jabari talk 2019 NBA Finals Game 1 reactions, Drake on the sidelines, Doc Rivers tampering, and the Los Angeles Lakers dumpster fire.
Xavi and Jabari talk the one year anniversary of OTB, Drake's More Life, why they hate college basketball, Sports Owners vs Politicians and the NBA MVP Race. Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari discuss the historic Brock Osweiler trade, Tony Romo's future in the NFL, the PSG meltdown at Barcelona and discuss a new study in the inherent racism behind the NCAA as a business model. Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari talk the Kevin Durant injury and the playoff implications, Ty Lawson's Taco problem, The Remy Ma vs Niki Minaj beef and give their thoughts on how Caribbean countries could monetize their uniqueness. Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari talk a bit of American politics, NBA All-Star Weekend, The Demarcus Cousins Trade, The Jeanie Buss/Magic Johnson hostile takeover and give their BHM highlight of the week.
Xavi and Jabari talk the James Dolan vs Charles Oakley Saga, Kevin Love's Injury impacting the East, give Valentines Day advice on Int'l Sidechick Day, and give their Black History Month highlight of the week. Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari premier the new installment of OTB while explaining what they've been up to and talk Superbowl, NBA and Black History Month. Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari pay homage to Usain Bolt, "The Dive" (7:00), Kim Collins farewell tour/nutrition issues(11:00), the first weekly Bob Costas Award(23:00), and Ryan Lochte's amazing lie. Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari give their takes on the the Rio Olympics, the Kim Collins/SKNOC debacle (5:00), Darren Sammy vs the WICB (15:30), and Draymond Green's Snapchat faux-pas (25:00). Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari are joined by Cam as they discuss Pokemon GO!, the State of Hip-Hop, (9:00), Cam's gives us a look into his fashion corner(21:00), The cruelty of being a modern day NY sports fan (27:30). Then Xavi is joined by Dawud as they talk the SKN Food Network, the SKB entertainment industry, TNO sound and more. Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari talk the woeful state of their hometown St. Kitts Patriots in the CPL, Kevin Durant and the rest of NBA Free Agency (4:00), Police Brutality and the issue of Black Lives Matter vs All Lives Matter(25:00), BREXIT vs Game of Thrones(41:00), plus #Summer16 bonus stories(48:00). Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari go all In on an NBA Finals Recap plus Kazzi and Xavi join for the initial "Ignorance Corner".
In the premiere of Season 2 of the OTB Podcast, Xavi and Jabari are joined by Patrick as they talk the Zika Virus, the (momentary) return of Gucci Mane(8:20), Prince's legendary womanizer status(18:30), Muhummad Ali (35:30), and NBA Finals talk (40:00). Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari take a look at Drake's much anticipated 'Views' and Lakers hiring Luke Walton(20:00). Then, Jabari calls Gerieu(24:00)and talk NFL Draft, Laremy Tunsil's idiot of the year candidacy(47:00), UEFA Champion's League and the dominance of Spanish Football before the hosts take it the distance. Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari take a musical slant in their first straight to iTunes pod as they talk Birdman, Beyonce and 'Lemonade' (12:30), Desiigner's 15 minutes of "fame" (22:25), and wrap up some NBA Playoff news (32:45) plus, why Xavi pledges allegiance to the Beyhive (53:00). Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari talk all things NBA by giving their take on Kobe Bryant's legendary final game and his career on a whole, give out NBA Season Awards(15:10),NBA Postseason sleepers and series to pay special attention to(27:30), selling advertising space on NBA jerseys(32:25) and... superhero movies?(38:15). Enjoy!
Xavi and Jabari talk the West Indies Cricket team making history, Prairie View A&M firing their women's basketball coach for suspending players for dating(each other)(20:10), the NFL/SEC/FBS threatening to pull money from Atlanta because of a new religious protections bill(30:25), and they break down the NBA West playoff race and the forever under the radar Spurs(39:15). Enjoy!