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Join Xavi and Jabari in their insightful and witty banter as this sports podcast often takes unexpected and humorous turns as they discuss sports, music, current events and a host of other topics accounted through the eyes of two Caribbean guys in a North


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    Off The Bench Season 2 Ep. 14 Ft. Jay Do$: "Visions"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 63:33


    Join Xavi and Jabari as the sit with the Jay Do$ and get on the inside of the way he crafts his sound and how he comes up with the potent lyrical lines he's known for. Enjoy!

    Off The Bench Season 2 Ep. 13: "Illegal Knees"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 72:08


    Join Xavi and Jabari as they tackle NBA Playoff picture, MANU V Arsenal, and try to figure out when is the last time the world got a "classic sneaker" to rock with. Oh and the Chaos Corner makes one host retire early. Enjoy!

    Off The Bench Season 2 Ep. 12: "Generational Talent"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 69:45


    Join Xavi and Jabari as they breakdown the NBA playoffs and make their picks for each series. Then stick around for chaos corner as the situations get really real. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Season 2 Ep. 11: " NBA Extravaganza"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 92:23


    Join Xavi and Jabari and they breakdown all things NBA playoff. Oh! Don't for get to stay till then end of the episode for another edition of "Chaos Corner"! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Season 2: Ep. 10 "NFT Virginity?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 56:12


    We're back with another head scratching, thought-provokingly, hilarious episode for you! Join Xavi and Jabari as they discuss, MANU vs. City, The Lakers S/o to Jeanie, and the massive rug pull that was the Lazy Ape announcement. Then things get up another level when the guys enter the Chaos Corner! Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Season 2: Ep. 9 "Up Not Thankful" ft G Block

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 53:39


    This gets going in a hurry and doesn't look back! Join Xavi and Jabari and they make NFL predictions, and listen as the show quickly goes off the rails but in the most hilarious way, and a chaos corner to remember! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Season 2: Ep. 8 "Fun Facts & Omnipotence" ft Mod Stoney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 94:02


    Join Xavi and Jabari as they cut it up with this week's guest, a Manchester United Super fan, Music artiste and friend of the program Mod Stoney! This one get off the races early and just doesn't stop. No, really the episode is an extra 30 minutes because we couldn't stop the vibe in the studio. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Season 2: Ep. 7 "Open Vice-grip"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 69:37


    Join Xavi and Jabari as they get the rundown of what it's like to attend an EPL match, Omicron - because, of course, we had to weigh in, check in on right and wrong moves being made ahead of the end of the transfer windows, and Chaos Corner. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Season 2: Ep.6 "Last Lap 2021"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 65:36


    It's been a heck of a year and the guys close it out with a bang! Join Xavi and Jabari as they give you one more episode for 2021. Bubble Carnival, Chaos Corner, NBA Christmas Day Fixtures all on the rundown. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Season 2 Ep.5 "Shout out to CRACK!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 65:22


    Join Xavi, Jabari and special guest Patrick Walters as they discuss; The NBA's current COVID predicament, the alleged truth behind the Chris Paul to LA trade that never was, EPL teams asking for a halt to the rest of the season and will Luka and Zion eat themselves out of the league? Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Season 2: Ep.4 " Rt. Hon. Robyn Rihanna Fenty"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 64:42


    Join Xavi and Jabari as they discuss: The investiture of the Rt. Hon. Bad Gyal Ri Ri; Are the Phoenix Suns for real; The Metaverse is here and we are all going to submit to our digital overlords; Was Vybz Kartel right in his critique of year-end streaming figured in JA. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Season 2: Ep. 3 "Happy Or Right, Not Both"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 48:21


    Join Xavi and Jabari as they discuss: Enes Kanter's stance on China, and LBD, Lebron's bloody mess in Detroit, who is this generation's Dennis Rodman, and life advice from the block. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Season 2 Ep.2: Look at my wrist, what's that got to do with me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 65:06


    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!

    Off The Bench: Season 2 Ep.1: Jerry Jones and "Glory Holes"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 53:09


    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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench: Ep 54 pt.2: Creative Concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 71:22


    Join Xavi and Jabari for the second half of the season 1 finale featuring a day-one friend of the show, creative lead at Prime Studios Kazzi Heath. In this half of the episode, Kazzi and Gavin (Producer) get real about the creative industry in the federation. Worth the listen and the share. We'll be on a break for a few weeks as the guys recalibrate, but we'll be back with more topics, antics, questions soon. Until then, thanks to everyone for listening. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench: 54 pt.1 Include me outta dat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 75:36


    Join Xavi and Jabari for the season 1 finale featuring day-one friend of the show, creative lead at Prime Studios Kazzi Heath. Nothing is out of bounds on this episode as the guys reflect on how the pod has grown and the hot takes for the day. Stay tuned for pt. 2 where things take an unexpected turn. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off the Bench: Ep. 53: Tragedies and Legalese ft Ozelle Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 68:33


    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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off the Bench: Ep. 52 The biggest bubble in sports!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 73:29


    Join Xavi and Jabari as they interview ST. Kitts Nevis Patriots Manager, Peter Abraham Jr. The guys find out what it takes to manage a professional cricket team, Peter's thoughts on cricket on a regional level, what it's like to finally raise the CPL trophy, and what it will take to achieve regional economic integration. Join us! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Ep. 51: We lose every week

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 50:19


    Join Xavi and Jabari as they discuss PJ Washington and his new financial obligations, why Rivers – (A Grenadian Spirit/Rum) is never a good option, and how they feel about re-entering The Matrix. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Ep. 50: Secular Drums

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 74:39


    Join Xavi and Jabari as they celebrate their 50th podcast while they set the record straight with DONDA vs. CLB, and some life advice for Ben Simmons. Thank you for listening and Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Ep. 49: The Return of CR7

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 82:41


    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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Ep. 48: Shacarri got cooked

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 61:29


    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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 47: Jadakiss wins Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 77:22


    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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 46: Freaks, Tunes & Tokyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 63:29


    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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 45: Anti-Sex Bed & CBI Swimmers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 50:25


    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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 44: See what had happened was?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 59:08


    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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 43: Can't eat legacy, but 'Suns in four'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 76:22


    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!1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 42: Reliable Sources Pt 2 Ft Dr Cuthbert Sebastian Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 53:03


    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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 41: Reliable Sources Pt 1 Ft Dr Cuthbert Sebastian Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 78:30


    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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 40: NBA Playoff Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 75:22


    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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 39: $40 & A Dream Ft. Atiba Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 60:53


    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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 38: With no regard for human life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 63:37


    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 nick names ever assembled. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 37: Playoff Panic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 78:14


    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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 36: Raps and League Chats Ft. ZU

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 61:21


    Join Jabari and Xavi as they welcome special guest Zu. New music, new visuals, great content and the depressions of being a Gunners fan. Get up on everything Zu below. The Gram www.instagram.com/zu.zinatra/ Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCSLuknqpUrUA6DpeLXPadbQ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 35: Curveball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 28:50


    This week the guys shift gears a bit as we try and guide Xavi to his next big purchase. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 34:It's Dark and La Soufriere is Hot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 74:19


    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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 33: Buyouts, Bans, Beer & Shepherd's Pie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 53:37


    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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 32: Run Kim Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 65:44


    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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 31: Greed & Griselda

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 57:18


    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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 30: Football and Fiascos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 83:02


    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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 29: Scary Hours in Manchester

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 68:49


    Join Jabari and Xavi as they breakdown Blake Griffin's move to Brooklyn, Kellen Winslow's prison sentence, NBA team efficiency ratings, MANU's win over city, and the drop from the 6 god. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 28: Timeout, in Barons House

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 56:26


    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 line up. Plus, don't miss their final Black History Month shout-outs. Enjoy! Livingstone Bramble Championship Fight: ...:::ATTENTION:::... Be the kind and thoughtful listeners we know you are. Please click here and give what you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 27: Pandemic Allstars

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 62:13


    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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 26: The G.O.A.T & The NBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 58:08


    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 rumor 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 student to “opt out of black history month.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Off The Bench Podcast Ep. 25: Brady Vs Mahomes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 50:50


    Xavi, Jabari and Gavin review the NFL season that was, and make their picks for Super Bowl LV. The guys also weigh in on COVID-19 vaccines and shine some light on historic black figures in celebration of Black History Month. All topped with a light sprinkling of conspiracy theories. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Relaunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 44:58


    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 Uath 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. Sports Off the bench St. Kitts Nevis Basketball Football EPL Pop --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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