Openstrive Podcast

Open Strive's Matt Craig is back with another great episode for you all! Everyone welcome Faiz back to Open Strive Podcast! Matt and Faiz are breaking down the NBA draft. They will talk about the winners and losers of the draft. Matt explains why the Hornets will regret not drafting Scoot Henderson. Faiz is excited for his Cleveland Cavs and their future. Matt and Faiz pick talk about the top young cores in the NBA.

Open Strive's Matt Craig is back with another great episode for you all! Matt congratulates the Denver Nuggets on winning the NBA Championship and he crowns Nikola Jokic as the best player in the world. Matt is confused about what direction the Washington Wizards are going in with their recent trade of Bradley Beal. Matt explains to the listeners why Ja Morant's suspension is the perfect number and he talks about Freaky Z aka Zion.

Open Strive's Matt Craig is coming for all his naysayers! Matt loves great sports debates but he wants people to keep the same energy. Matt gives his NBA Finals predication and talks about some of his biggest sports heartbreaks. Matt talks about Shannon Sharpe leaving "Undisputed". Lately, Matt wants to know how everyone is doing mentally.

Open Strive's Matt Craig pays homage to Tina Turner and Jim Brown. Matt breaks down the Denver Nuggets beating the Los Angles Lakers and the Nuggets being cry babies. Will the Celtics come back from a 0-3 deficit? Matt explains why the Heat are not like most 8th seeds. Matt loses a piece of his childhood with Carmelo Anthony retiring.

Open Strive's Matt Craig is BACK AND BETTER!! Matt breaks down the NBA playoffs and much more. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive

Open Strive is back with a brand new episode!! Tap in to hear Matt Craig give his Super Bowl reactions and all the moves happening in the NFL. Matt calls out some of his close friends for bad takes lately and he hold himself accountable. Matt explains what the levels are in the NBA and who certain players should always be on the trade block. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

Open Strive's Matt Craig is BACK AND BETTER!! Matt breaks down the NFL QB's who are not looking like themselves. Give his early NFL Predictions. Matt explains why he picked the Eagles to be the best team in the NFC. Matt predicts the NBA Awards and he makes his NBA Finals picks. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

Open Strive's Matt Craig is joined by returning guests Ethan Smith. Matt gives updates on the Brittney Griner case. Ethan explains why Josh Allen is the second best QB in the NFL. Matt and Ethan disagree on the Phoenix Suns championship window. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

Open Strive's Matt Craig is joined by returning guests Faiz Khan, Xavier McKnight and Lawrence Vaughn. THE GANGS FINALLY ALL HERE. The crew breaks down where the best landing spot is for Donovan Mitchell. Faiz believes Steph Curry will be the next face of the NBA. Xavier explains why the New Orleans Pels shouldn't trade for Kevin Durant. Lawrence breaks down the Summer League. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

Open Strive's Matt Craig is joined by returning guest Faiz Khan. Faiz explains why Brooklyn is the best landing spot for Kyrie and KD. Matt breaks down the current Summer League games. Matt and Faiz get in a hated discussion about who's the next face of the NBA. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

Open Strive's Matt Craig is joined by returning guest Xavier McKnight. They break down Day 1 of the NBA Free Agency. Xavier explains what went wrong with the Brooklyn Nets. Matt tells you how everything could've been avoided. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

Open Strive's Matt Craig breaks down all the news around the NBA. Gives his input on why Kyrie stayed home. Matt gives updates on the Brittney Griner situation. He explains why he thinks KD is better than Curry and why people need to stop disrespecting KD. Matt wants Draymond to come up with better topics. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

Open Strive's Matt Craig is joined by returning guest Lawrence and Faiz. Matt explains how Sam Presti is running a ponzi scheme. Lawrence and Faiz pick their Way To Early ROTY. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

Open Strive's Matt Craig discuss the Warriors' going up 3-2 against the Boston Celtics, Steph Brittney Griner being detain in Russia, Jayson Tatum letting you all down, his favorite 10 albums all time and a look ahead to Game 6. Matt knows where Deandre Ayton will be traded too. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

Open Strive's Matt Craig discuss the Warriors' series-tying win in Boston, Steph Curry's incredible performance, Jaylen Brown shinning as Jaylon Tatum struggles, and a look ahead to Game 5. Matt defends Curry's legacy and talks about a new podcast he is listening to. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Xavier McKnight and they are breaking down the NBA Finals. X explains why Steph Curry is not Top 10 All Time. Matt gives Kevin Durant his flowers. X believes the Saints should look into trading for Baker Mayfield. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt drives in the conversation about Stephen Curry being a top 10 All Time NBA players. Matt gives his case on who believes is in the top 10 and where Curry ranks among those names. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

n this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Ethan. They are breaking down the NBA Conference Finals. Ethan explains why he thinks Steph Curry will replace Magic Johnson in his Top 10 All Time if he wins another ring. Matt talks about the 2018 NBa Draft being the best since 2003z Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Xavier McKnight. They talk about NBA playoffs. How far can Luka and Butler carry their teams? Xavier breaks down the closet racism by Nick Saban's comment and the racism within the WWE. Matt looks ahead and tells us the games he is looking forward to in the NFL. Xavier believes the New York Knicks will have a Superstar by the end of this Free Agency. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt talks about the playoffs as a whole. Breaks down the meltdown of James Harden. Matt tries to understand why James Harden is Most Hated. Matt explains why he picked Mavs in 7. Matt questions if Jordan Poole will be back with Golden State. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt talks about the playoffs as a whole. Breaks down how y'all would drag your favor nostalgic player. Explains how the Mavs and 76ers will win in 7. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt talks about how similar Luka and James Harden playing styles are. Matt explains his current NBA playoff picks. Lastly, Matt explained why Jordan Poole and Tyrese Maxey are not the saviors for your franchise. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Xavier. Matt and Xavier talks about the meltdown in Brooklyn. Xavier does not under what the Tennessee Titans are doing. AJ Brown makes the Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Ethan. Matt allowed Ethan to break down the full first round of the draft. Ethan pulled off some trades and surprise picks. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Faiz. Matt believes Melo Ball is a better player than Darius Garland but Faiz couldn't agree more. Matt and Faiz gave their prediction for the NBA Playoffs and NBA Awards. Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt talks Chris Rock vs Will Smith. Matt explains why Ja Morant is not a MVP. Matt breaks down the top 5 MVP players in the NBA. Matt tells us where Baker will play next season. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by a returning guest, Xavier McKnight. They discussed the big moves in the NFL. Matt and X ask themselves “WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?”. This may be the most active NFL Off Season in the history of the NFL. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by a returning guest, Xavier McKnight. They discussed the big moves in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers staying in Green Bay. Russ going to Denver. Russ dealing with criticism around his name. X named his Top 5 NBA MVP's now. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is calling everybody to the pulpit. He is tried of the disrespect. Matt talk about the Lakers trading LeBron and AD. He reacts to the NBA All Star Weekend. Matt tells us why Lamar Jackson shouldn't touch an NFL field till futher nothice. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

On this episode Matt is joined by Xavier and Faiz on this weeks episode. They broke down the NBA Trade Deadline. The winners and losers from the NBA trade deadline. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt breaks down the GREATEST Divisional Weekend in NFL history. 4, that's right 4 walk off game ending plays. Probably won't ever happen again. NFL won this weekend. Matt explains all the great black coordinators in the playoffs that need to be Head Coaches tomorrow!!! Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Lawrence(@original_vaughn/IG). They are giving their prediction for NBA All Stars roster. Lawrence breaks down the top Rookies in the NBA. Matt explains why the 76ers were never going trade Ben Simmons this season. Lawrence explains his current stance for his Dallas Cowboys. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Ethan Smith. They will talk about the crazy Wild Card weekend in the NFL. Ethan explains his stance on the Buffalo Bills. Matt and Ethan predicts who will go to the Conference Championship. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt starts the year off with a solo episode. Matt talks about the Antonio Brown situation. He breaks down some of the biggest stories in the NFL. He will also give his Top NBA players for MVP and Rookie of the Year. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by a returning guest Scott Maggio. They are give their award prediction midway through the season. Matt and Scott had a hard time agreeing on a lot of the awards. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by a first time guest Bert (IG/theonlyalvjh). They are breaking down the NBA after opening night. Bert has a surprising pick for MVP and DOTY. Matt believes LeBron only has one more ring in him. Lastly, we brought back your favorite segment. “House of Hot Takes.” Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by a reoccurring guest Ethan Smith. They are talking about the biggest surprises so far this season. Ethan calls Matt out for his Josh Allen's slander. Matt wants the Texans to trade Deshaun Watson to Philly. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt gives his thoughts on “Donda” and “CLB”. Matt breaks down why Kanye is so hated by the public and why Drake is the biggest hit maker of our generation. Matt included some interesting takes on he music industry. How Drake and Kanye is received differently by the public. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt close out his NFL Preview by himself. Matt will break down the AFC South. He will give predictions on how the season will go for each team. Matt explained why Bill O'Brien was a hire hitman to sabotage the Houston Texans. Matt believes the Tennessee Titans have one of the best trios in the NFL. Lastly, Matt put the listeners in the “House of Hot Takes”. Let us know the answer to the questions. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by first time guest Xavier McKnight (IG/@xmcknigh22). In this episode Matt and Xavier broke down the AFC North. They will give predictions on how the season will go for each team. Xavier explained why he is not a believer his Pittsburg Steelers and the Big Ben. Matt believes the Browns are the New Sheriffs in the AFC South. Lastly, we did your favorite segment!! “House of Hot Takes”. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Scott Maggio (IG/@scottmaggio). In this episode Matt and Scott broke down the AFC West. They will give predictions on how the season will go for each team. Scott explained why he is not a believer in Jon Gruden and the Las Vegas Raiders. Matt believes the Raiders will make the playoffs this season. Lastly, we did your favorite segment!! “House of Hot Takes”. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Ethan Smith (IG/@_.big24). In this episode Matt and Ethan broke down the AFC East. They will give predictions on how the season will go for each team. Ethan explained why he is not a believer in Zach Wilson. Matt believes Bill Belichick is out looking for revenge all 2021. Lastly, we did your favorite segment!! “House of Hot Takes”. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Isaiah Boston (IG/@_zaye__). In this episode Matt and Zaye broke down the NFC East. They will give predictions on how the season will go for each team. Zaye was not happy to hear who Matt picked to win the division. Zaye believes the New York Football Giants could make a run for the playoffs. Lastly, we did your favorite segment!! “House of Hot Takes”. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Isaiah Boston (IG/@_zaye__). In this episode Matt and Zaye broke down the NFC North. They will give predictions on how the season will go for each team. Lions may be the worst team in Pro Football. Zaye explained why Justin Fields could be the greatest QB of Bears history. Matt believes this will ARod's worst season in 3 years with the Packers. Lastly, we did your favorite segment!! “House of Hot Takes”. Zaye will list his Top 5 WR's in the NFL and where ARod could go next season to win a ring. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by a first time guest Devon Ashby (IG/@devon_javon). In this episode Matt and Devon broke down the NFC West. They will give predictions on how the season will go for each team. They couldn't come to an agreement on where the Seahawks will finish the season. Devon explains why he believes Trey Lance could be the best QB out his draft . Matt believes the Los Angeles Rams will go to the Super Bowl. Lastly, we did your favorite segment!! “House of Hot Takes”. Devon will explain why Jamal Adams should switch to LB and why Wale is the best rapper from the DMV. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive. Check out Devon's book and podcast, both links below! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L1L8LMK https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-play-by-play-analysis/id1495048095?i=1000531720733

In this episode Matt is joined by a first time guest Scott Maggio (IG/scottmaggio). In this episode Matt and Scott will break down the NFC South. They will give predictions on how the season will go for each team. They couldn't come to an agreement on where the Saints will finish the season. Scott explains why he believes Calvin Ridley will be the best receiver in the division. Matt believes this will be Matt Ryan's comeback year. Lastly, we did your favorite segment!! “House of Hot Takes”. Scott will explain why Drew Brees is a Top 5 QB all time and why he doesn't believe the Tampa Bay Bucs haven't done enough yet to be in the conversation for one of the greatest teams all time. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by Faiz Khan (@faizk724) and a first time guest Lawrence Vaughn (@original_vaughn) to discuss the 2021 NBA Draft. They discuss their biggest takeaways from the draft. Matt explained with Houston was the biggest winner of the night snd Golden State was the biggest loser. Faiz and Lawrence both believes this draft class will be the best in the last decade. Faiz gets very disrespectful by saying Russ never played with a leader in his career. Lastly, we did your favorite segment!! “House of Hot Takes”. Faiz and Lawrence picked who they believe will win the championship next season. They both see Cade winning ROTY but Matt went with a different player. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by Faiz Khan (@faizk724) to discuss the HISTORIC performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo in the NBA Finals!! Congratulations to the Milwaukee Bucks on winning the 2020-21 Championship. Matt and Faiz discuss the NBA finals and their early reactions. Matt talked about how the Lakers could trade for Chris Paul. Faiz explained why the Bucks won't go Back to Back. Lastly, we did your favorite segment!! “House of Hot Takes”. Faiz gave his NBA Top 5 Players and who to look out for in the NBA Draft. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by Faiz Khan (@faiz724) to discuss the NBA Finals being tied 2-2. The historic performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Chris Paul meltdown in Game 4. Faiz talked about his Collin Sexton being in the middle of trade talks. Matt tells you the best spot for Ben Simmons to go and they both discuss Kawhi's ACL injury. Lasty, we did your favorite segment!! “House of Hot Takes”. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt talks about everything going on in the sports world. Sha'carri Richardson and Simone Manuel are SUPERSTARS!! Matt goes over the breakdown from the recent playoffs. Matt discussed the Best Player in World Title being vacant and who will claim that title. Lasty, he introduced a new segment!! “House of Hot Takes”. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt is joined by Faiz Khan (@faiz724/IG) to discuss the NBA playoffs and are giving predictions. They discussed the Best Player in World Title being vacant and who will claim that title. They discussed the hottest player in the playoffs Trae Young finally being cooled off. Are the Bucks done or will they make a return? Is there anyone that can stop Brooklyn? Matt wants to know when will Damian Lillard start being held accountable for playoffs woes. Lasty, they introduced a new segment!! “House of Hot Takes”. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.