Strayt Talk With Strayhand

Overseas pro player Greg Milton joined me to discuss his journey to becoming a pro that started at Sac City JC to Wyoming(D1) and then finished off his last 2 seasons starring at Cal State San Marcos(D2)! He discusses many lessons learned and adversity he had to overcome at each stop and gives you insight on what it took to accomplish his goal of becoming a pro. Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!!! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Greg on Instagram @iamgmilt

Local up and coming artist/producer OscariLoveThis joined me to discuss how his love for basketball and the lessons learned while on the court helped him with his music career. He discusses his first single and being able to perform in SF and locally at Harlow's, as well as the EP he's dropping on Valentine's Day. He was just featured on The Thizzler and is creating a buzz on the local music scene. Get ready to hear about his latest single, what he has in store in 2023 and much more! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow OscariLoveThis on instagram @oscarilovethis as well as on all music platforms under the same name

Sac Skills Owner and player development specialist Sam Luong joined me to discuss the year he had in 2022, his new facility and rollouts in 2023, and a little of everything else in between! Get ready to hear about the Rico Hines basketball camp in Africa he was a part of, the new trainings and camps that he(and his team) is offering and the future plans he has for hoops in Sacramento! Lastly, we talk about the Grow The Game clinic this coming Tuesday(1/24) with guest Rico Hines that's going to be HUGE in the development of all the players that will be in attendance! Like always, the episode is full of Strayt Talk!!! Don't miss this episode!!! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Sam on Instagram @slskillsfactory

Former Long Beach State standout(also former Sheldon High star) and 3levation Athletics Founder Drew Cobb joined me to discuss the ending of his college career and the launching of 3levation Athletics! He discusses the adversity he had to overcome his senior year of college, the tough decision of playing overseas or not, and what to expect from his innovated 3levation Athletics business! Also don't miss out on the details of his first camp(which will be FREE) on 12/27 in Sac which will also feature a special guest appearance by “Backyard Legend” Marcelas Howard! Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Drew Cobb on Instagram @drewcobbycobb and @3levation_athletics Link to the 3levation Athletics first camp is below. Register ASAP for this FREE camp https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drew-cobbs-basketball-clinic-tickets-474376251137?fbclid=PAAaazVIgZQ6IQ3OTtDEAbyMc1tM_GcIj8kRz2rVsLa32RHOVbpsc9UZHMYTU

Four-star WR and Christian Brothers standout Phillip Bell III who currently holds 17 D1 offers joined me to discuss his backstory, talk about how he got to his current position, the recruitment process and his football journey thus far. You will also hear what it took to gain the attention of the top programs in the nation and to have offers from the likes of Arizona, Georgia, Oregon, Cal, Michigan, and Texas A&M to name a few! He also talks about the great support group on and off the field that has been critical to his success, his future goals and much more. Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Phillip Bell III on Instagram @phillip3bell

Former Grant High standout and Bethune Cookman freshman guard Jayson Mathews joined me to discuss his basketball journey that included overcoming adversity, playing for a top AAU program with the Compton Magic, the different roles he had while at Grant, and how he earned his D1 scholarship! You will also hear about the special section title run, the amazing support he was blessed to receive along the way(from family, Grant Coaches, and the Compton Magic), the mindset and work ethic it took to accomplish his goals and much more. Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!!! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Jayson Mathews on Instagram @j.snatchteam3

One of the areas top players this past season and former Burbank standout guard Isaiah Griffin joined me to discuss his backstory and hoop journey! We discuss the influence that his dad(Ben, one of the best high school players in Sac history) had on his game, the special bond him and his brother Omari shared on and off the court, his time in Virginia, his AAU experiences and much more. You will also hear about him coming back to Sac for his last 2 years of high school, his phenomenal senior year(individually and as a team), and where he's headed next! Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Former Sheldon High/Cal State LA standout guard Elishja Duplechan joined me to discuss hoop topics ranging from AAU, High School Ball, playing college ball at many levels(Juco, D1, and D2), the impact of the transfer portal, his college visits that included Dartmouth, and much more! You will hear how he's been able to navigate his last 2 years of college and how his first professional offer(overseas) came about! This is a episode that every player, parent and coach should listen to and share! Get ready for an episode that was 100% transparent from a player who has went through it all, some major gems he delivered and of course Strayt Talk! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

The Marketino(Digital Marketing Agency) and Philo Of One Founder Daniela Adamo joined me to discuss her entrepreneurial journey that led her to 2 fields that she hadn't had previous experience in and how she leveraged them to get her out of her successful but unsatisfying corporate career! She also talks about the adventure she shared with her son living in China for a year, how her strong faith and spirituality played a big part in each of her business moves, how each business came about and how she has grown her business. Lastly, she shares some amazing news and plans on her latest launch! Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand

Former Sheldon High standout and Long Beach State guard Drew Cobb joined me to talk about his senior season and was my guest for today's Strayt Talk Session! Topics discussed on this Strayt Talk session include the transfer portal, going the juco route, AAU(circuit ball specifically) and much more! This was a special episode with some major Strayt Talk! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Drew Cobb on Instagram @drewcobbycobb

2 time Delta League MVP and state champion Ameere Britton joined me to discuss his backstory, hoop journey, the work ethic it took to be successful, and the epic state title run this past season! He also talks about his AAU experience playing on the circuit and the impact of being able to play HS ball with some of the same teammates since the 3rd grade. He also further discusses the state title run and receiving his first offer! Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

One of the areas top players and Burbank standout guard Omari Nesbit joined me to discuss his backstory and hoop journey! He also talks about the impact that his family has had on his hoop career including dedicating this past season to his grandfather, the special relationship he shares with his brother Isiah(on and off the court), and all of the accomplishments(individually and as a team) he was able to achieve his senior year! Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Omari on Instagram @omari.nesbit

The 31st ranked LB by ESPN in the 2022 class and Indiana phenom Kaiden Turner joined me to discuss his football journey! He talks about finding his passion for the game early, how he developed through the years and the different influences that helped him along the way! He discusses being a multi sport athlete playing basketball as well through his junior year, his recruitment process, and why Indiana was a clear cut choice for him. Throughout the episode, you will definitely hear the importance of his faith, family and he opens up about how they all came together to get through adversity with his mom suffering a stroke at the start of his senior year. Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode with Kaiden providing great value, content and entertainment! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Kaiden Turner on Instagram @thekaidenturner

Kustom Kings CEO/Owner Edgar Carrion joined me to discuss his humble beginnings, how he developed an entrepreneurial spirit early in life, and some keys that have led to the massive business success he has achieved! He talks about being an only child raised by a single mom who showed him first hand what a strong work ethic looks like, the importance of building relationships has been for his business, and how critical having an unwavering belief system(mindset) is to be successful in all aspects of life. His story is one of someone that truly made it from the mud and became a self made serial entrepreneur! Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!!! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Edgar Carrion on Instagram @kustomkings

Scotland Hoops guard and former St. Patrick-St. Vincent standout Jaden Alexander joined me to discuss his hoop journey! He talks about finding his love for the game early on, the different AAU organizations he was able to play for(and the competition he played on the circuit), and how his role changed each year at St. Patrick-St Vincent. We go into depth about the effects of the shortened 2020 season and his recruitment before deciding to head to Scotland Hoops. Get ready to hear about his goals while at Scotland Hoops, his first of many offers, and much more! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Jaden Alexander on Instagram @jadenxalexander

Social media influencer Whitney aka TurtleGirlFit joined me to discuss a variety of topics ranging from her backstory, to how she built her following(over a million followers on TikTok as well as huge followings on other platforms) and then went on to discuss the business aspect of social media. She also opens up about being able to overcome her addiction with pain pills, the different outlook she has on life, and her amazing life experiences that her success has afforded her! Get ready for some Strayt Talk and make sure to listen in to this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Whitney on Instagram @TurtleGirlFit

Former Sheldon High standout and 2020 NorCal Player Of The Year Josh Williams joined me to discuss his hoop journey! He discusses the early stages of his playing days, to getting the opportunity to play with some notable programs(Lakeshow and MBE), and then went on to talk about his success while at Sheldon and his part in their epic runs for the state title. He didn't hold anything back and delivered Strayt Talk from the keys to his success to the disappointments including how his senior year ended! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Former NBA champion and former Cal/Fresno State standout Tremaine Fowlkes joined me to discuss his hoop journey that was filled with adversity, roadblocks, and unexpected turns but also shows the resilience it takes to make it! From attending 3 High Schools to attending Cal(being named freshman conference player of the year) and then transferring to Fresno State after dealing with a suspension, he talks about his different experiences prior to being drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the NBA draft. He then fought and earned his way into the NBA and his career was highlighted by winning a championship with the Detroit Pistons! Get ready to hear some great content, with awesome value and a lot of entertainment on this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Tremaine Fowlkes on Instagram @trefowlkes

Schea Cotton joins me to discuss The Manchild Grassroots Tour which includes a stop here in Sacramento this Sunday! We get in depth about the success of the Man Child documentary, his collaboration with Symba on the hit single “reality is”, and to go into topics such as overcoming adversity, getting over setbacks, and the impact this past year has had on mental health! Lastly, we discuss the impactful message he will be delivering this coming Sunday at his event being held at Grant High School which can be a game changer for many. Schea dropped some powerful gems on this episode, make sure to listen in! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Cosumnes River College Men's Basketball Coaching Staff joined me to discuss CRC hoops, what to expect from the team this year, the impact covid has had on their program and recruiting here locally in Sac/Elk Grove! We also talk about the benefits of the JC route and the biggest impact it had on them(2 of the coaches going to JC prior to transferring), the current state of JC of being a more viable option rather than a backdrop, and some long term goals they have for the program as well as personal goals! I get their take on some hot topics such as holdbacks and the impact of players now being able to get paid off their likeness and much more! Don't miss this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Strayt Talk Session #1 Topics discussed in this Strayt Talk Sessions include: - 2021 NBA Draft: Cade vs Jalen - US Olympic Team: Men's basketball team achieving gold and what they have to overcome - Luka treatment: Fair or not fair?! - Thoughts on Lakers free agent pickups - Which one was more impressive, Giannis's championship run this year or LBJ's historical 3-1 comeback against the Warriors?! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Sweet Tooth Ice Cream Cart CEO and Founder Leslie Martin joined me to discuss her backstory and how she came up with the vision for her business! She also discusses what resources she utilized to help create her business plan, the type of venues she does, as well as the ups and downs of her entrepreneurial venture. Get ready to hear about how you can turn any simple idea or passion of yours into a business and much more! Don't miss this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Leslie Martin on Instagram @sweettoothicecreamcart

Arizona Christian University commit and former Bradshaw Christian standout Jaylen Patterson joined me to discuss his backstory and basketball journey that was filled with many victories but also adversity that he had to overcome which included the death of his father and former head coach. He also discusses his decision to play football and how he leveraged his one season into a scholarship at Arizona Christian University! Make sure to listen in and get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Jaylen Patterson on Instagram @jaylenmalik4

Hardwood Palace General Manager Steve Williams joined me to briefly discuss his sports background before he went on to help build Hardwood Palace into what it is today! You will hear about the early days of Hardwood, the day by day operations, his thoughts on AAU today, the many times he went all in on the business and much more! Don't miss this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Steve Williams on Instagram @Xtreme_hoops_basketball

Models Inc model Mahari Strayhand joined me to discuss how she got in the industry, what she loves about it and talks about her experiences working on projects with the likes of a.b.c kidswear and beautiful mixed kids! She also shared with us her hobbies, her love for outreaches(including feeding the homeless), her other passions and goals that she has for the future! You don't want to miss this adorable episode filled with great entertainment, value and content! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Mahari Strayhand on Instagram @shessotrendy

Top player development specialist Rashid “Shine” Cann joined me to discuss everything ranging from adapting to a crazy 2020, the keys to his training success, how he has helped developed a plethora of D1 players(pros as well) and much more! Shine is the personal trainer to the likes of Jordan Ford, Jordan Brown, Isa Silva, Tyrell Roberts, and Noah Blackwell! Before becoming a skills trainer, he leveraged a successful high school and college playing career to play professionally overseas. Make sure to listen in and get ready for Shine to deliver some Strayt Talk on this episode!!! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •Follow Shine Cann on Instagram @shine.cann

Simple Garden CBD Co-Owner Chris Newton joined me to discuss the backstory of Simple Garden CBD, the impact the company and products have made on thousands of lives, and provides some tremendous value and education on the CBD industry as a whole! He really goes over many myths about the industry and not only broke it down so simply that anyone could understand, but also clearly explains the positive impacts of CBD and how it works. We also get into his sports background growing up that had professional overseas potential. Get ready for Strayt Talk on this episode!!! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Director of A/V & Broadcast for the Sacramento Kings Brian Hilton joined me to discuss his journey with the team as he wraps up his 15th season! He gives us the backstory on how he got started with the Kings, describes a typical game day for him, different travel he's experienced with the team and much more! We also get into some Kings talk as well as other basketball hot topics! Get ready for an awesome episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

San Jose State commit Myron Amey joined me to discuss his amazing journey to D1 basketball! He discusses being a late bloomer who never played for an AAU circuit team and despite averaging 27 points a game his senior year at Vacaville High School, got very little interest or offers after high school. He went on to Scotland Campus Sports(Prep School), where he used his impeccable work ethic to prove himself again and to show he belonged. He goes on to share about how San Jose State discovered him, which will shock many of you and goes into detail about his future goals! His story is an example of what hard work, a relentless work ethic, a great support group, and an unwavering belief could get you! This is an episode you don't want to miss! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Dean of Students at Arkansas Baptist and former college basketball/football player Marlow Rockwell joined me to discuss his journey! Listen in to hear about the lifelong connections that were critical to his success at every stop, the adversity he had to overcome, and how we was able to take an unorthodox route to becoming a college basketball and football player at Angelo State University! You will find out how his transition to coaching came about, the passion he has to help others and how his current position as Dean of Students has become the perfect vehicle for him to impact countless lives! Get ready for a phenomenal episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

UCLA commit Will McClendon joined me to discuss his hoop journey and touches on many hot hoop topics! We discuss the great PHPS team he was apart of while in Sacramento(that included 4 eventual D1 players), the AAU teams he played on while in Vegas(including Vegas Elite which was the #1 team in the country despite not being a sponsored team), and the huge role that the circuit has had on his exposure and recruitment. He also shares why he chose UCLA amongst all the school that recruited him, how he's used his time during the pandemic, the impact playing for a powerhouse like Bishop Gorman has had on his career and much more! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Sacramento State University Head Men's Basketball Coach Brian Katz joined me to discuss his coaching journey that includes stops at every level from middle school to D1 college basketball! You will get to hear about the massive success he's had at every level and stories of the great players he has been able to coach over the years. We further discuss his first 13 years as Head Coach at Sac State and all the success along with the challenges he has faced thus far with maintaining consistent results while at a mid major college. You will also hear about this past roller coaster season due to covid and his vision for the Sac State program moving forward! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Mental health advocate and suicide survivor Kevin Berthia joined me to share his amazing story that has been featured in People magazine, NBC, and the Steve Harvey Show just to name a few. You will hear about his sport playing days that included flourishing in 5 sports and the impact that it had on keeping him busy all the way through high school. He shares the different mental battles he faced growing up that led him to attempt committing suicide 22 times, with his attempt on the Golden Gate Bridge in 2005 making national news. The photo of him standing on the cord was front page of the San Francisco Chronicle and placed on the 75 most iconic photos of the 21st Century. He shares the encounter on the Golden Gate Bridge with CHP officer Kevin Briggs and the role he played on saving his life that day and changing it forever. We discuss how he found his purpose in life, the impact he's looking to make with the Kevin Berthia Foundation, and the vision he has for the future! Get ready for an inspiring story and some Strayt Talk on this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Former UC Riverside and Pleasant Grove High standout Malik Thames joined me to discuss his backstory and basketball journey that was filled with many victories but also adversity that he had to overcome which included the death of his father during his senior of college! He discusses the influence that his older brother Xavier had on him on and off the court as well as the tight bond with his family that helped him along the journey. You will also hear about the magical state title run he had while at Pleasant Grove and his experiences while at Central Arizona JC(National JUCO) as well as UC Riverside! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Former Sac State standout and current Folsom Lake College Assistant Coach Rickie Glenn joined me to discuss his backstory and basketball journey as well as his transition into coaching! Listen in to hear how he didn't start playing organized basketball until his sophomore year but was able to keep working and ended up being the 3rd leading scorer in Junior College in the state of California while at Lassen for his sophomore year before finishing out his college playing days at Sac State! He then discusses why he didn't pursue an overseas professional playing career and instead focused on helping kids and coaching! Get ready for a phenomenal episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Former MLB All Star Greg Vaughn joined me to discuss his playing days and his busy post career ventures! He shared some stories of some of the great teammates he was able to play with as well as face during his 15 year pro career! He talks about the Restore Hyper Wellness locations he owns, being part of the ownership group of Sac Republic, and the Vaughn's Valley Foundation! Don't miss this jam packed episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Seals Drills owner and former Valley High/Seattle University standout Bernard Seals joined me to discuss his hoop journey, his current role as a player development specialists with his Seals Drills company, and much more! Get ready to hear about his days at Valley and the adversity he had to overcome before getting to Seattle University. He shares how his transition to player development came about and some of his philosophies which you will want to pay attention to! Get ready for some great content, value and entertainment on this episode! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

The Co-Owners of Pearson's Premium Gourmet BBQ who all played college sports join me to briefly discuss some of their college playing days and then we get right into the sauce! The 3 co-owners who are also siblings all played college sports with Harold Pearson playing football at Cal, David Pearson playing football at Sac State, and Angie Pearson playing basketball at Bennett College! Get ready to hear about the sauce that was the official barbecue to the Cal football team while being in 30 gourmet food and grocery stores 20 years ago and how the 3 siblings are relaunching Pearson's Premium and taking it to a whole new level! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Former 10 year NBA vet and Xavier Hall of Famer Derek Strong joined me to discuss his hoop journey that included playing with Magic Johnson, Dominique Wilkins, and Penny Hardaway! We also get into his battles on the court with Michael Jordan as well as his classic victory in college over two future NBA hall of famers in Alonzo Mourning and Dikembe Mutombo(when Xavier beat Georgetown in the NCAA tourney)! You will also hear about his NBA draft experience, why he chose Xavier for college, his thoughts on the current NBA versus the era he played in and much more! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

CRC Assistant Coach Tony Champion joined me to discuss his hoop journey that included playing for Bishop O'Dowd in High School before heading to Sac State and then playing 4 years professionally before transitioning into coaching! We then get into how he got into coaching which included stops in High School and now as an assistant at the JUCO level. Get ready to hear about some battles he had against some future NBA players, how he adjusted to college life, his experience while in Germany, his future goals while at CRC, and much more! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Long Beach State guard Drew Cobb joined me to discuss his hoop journey that was filled with lots of unexpected twists and turns as well as adversity he had to overcome! You will hear about his great 4 year high school career, to having his one D1 offer taken away right before signing day, and the unorthodox route he took to playing D1 basketball. Make sure to listen in to this episode to hear his incredible story in which he continuously bet on himself! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Isaiah Strayhand joins me to discuss his academic achievements which includes a 5.0 GPA this past term as well as his excellence in track and cross country! He goes in depth on what it takes to achieve massive success in the classroom and in athletics. He also talks about his new found passion for skateboarding! Get ready to hear from a phenomenal young man who definitely delivered awesome content and value! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Sam Chahal joins me to discuss his entrepreneurial journey that includes owning Shell gas stations, a Subway, and founding Golden State Realty! Sam talks about being part of the high tech industry after coming here from India with a MBA, but turned to entrepreneurship once that industry took a big hit. Get ready to hear from a extremely successful but humble individual in an episode full of great content, value, and entertainment! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand •You can also contact Sam and find out more about Golden State Realty at www.samchahal.com

Kennedy High School Men's basketball coach JT Roberts joined me to discuss his playing days while at Kennedy and Sac City JC before finishing out at Alcorn State. We then talk about how he got into coaching and discuss his journey that brought him back to his old high school and college as a coach! Hear about the many obstacles he faced and the adversity he had to overcome at every stop. His story is truly an example of how hard work, persistence, dedication and resilience truly pays off! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Schea Cotton joins me to discuss the success of the Man Child documentary, his latest collaboration with Symba on the hit single “reality is”, and to go into some hoop talks! We go into everything from the G league, how to deal with adversity, mental health during the pandemic, the current status of AAU, the different philosophies he incorporates with his player development/mentorship program, as well as some NBA talk! Also get ready to hear about some classic battles he had against Kevin Garnett and the late great Kobe Bryant! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand Symba's hit single “reality is” which was inspired by The Manchild documentary is below! https://youtu.be/djpDAHiaoy0

Mark Jeffries joined me to discuss his unorthodox route to playing professionally overseas that included a lot of adversity that he had to overcome! He also talks about how GGT(God.Given.Talent) Basketball was created and an inside look at what's all involved with his success as a player development specialist. He shares the experiences he's been able to have with some of his top players that he's helped play at an elite level! Get ready to hear some STRAYT TALK from Mr. GGT himself! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Lorenzo Jackson joined me to discuss the process of creating the Elk Grove Royals, the AAU organization he is the Founder and Director of! He is a former college basketball player and has used the success principles he obtained through sports to help him be successful in all aspects of life. We discuss what motivated him to start his organization after moving back to Sacramento 3 years ago from Redding, as well as how much the game(AAU specifically) has changed. He has put together an organization with coaches who have had success as former college players and created a culture with the Elk Grove Royals that emphasizes family, unity, progression, and growth on and off the court. We also touch on topics such as coaching your son, the G league, what's important to focus on when it comes to development, and much more! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Mike Ruble joined me to discuss his basketball journey that included successful stops at Solano JC, Vanguard University, and 4 years playing professionally overseas. We talk about his time at Bradshaw Christian as the Athletic Director and the impact he was able to make on the school by starting the athletic program. He led the basketball program to 9 section titles and the girls team was one of the most dominant teams in the area during his time there. Listen in on a great episode that offers a little bit of everything! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Chase Davis joined me to discuss his baseball journey which has landed him currently at the University of Arizona as the third ranked freshman in college baseball for the 2020-2021 season! He talks about playing baseball since the age of 4 and having full belief by the age of 12 that he was going to be a professional baseball player. We talk about his experience while playing in many big time showcases, the pressures of being one of the top players in California throughout his high school career, and the adversity he's had to overcome. Also get to hear about his recruitment, his time so far while at U of A, his goals for college and future goals of being a big time MLB player! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Joshua Morgan joined me to discuss his hoop journey that defies what most people would think is required to reach the success he has. From not making his middle school teams to entering his senior year at a new school with no offers and only playing 15 games that year due to injury, his story is definitely unique. He talks about his experience at Long Beach State as a freshman and winning the Big West Defensive Player Of The Year award to entering the transfer portal after a phenomenal year and landing at USC! He also shares some of his goals while he's at USC and beyond! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand

Former 12 year NBA vet and current Sacramento Kings Assistant/Player Development Coach Bobby Jackson and Player Development Specialist Sam Luong joined me on this special episode to go over the exciting launch of their upcoming venture together with the Bobby Jackson Basketball Academy! The BJBA will make a huge impact not only with basketball, but also will have a positive impact on the community. In this episode, they also discuss the backstory on how they first met and the friendship and business partnership they have formed over the years. Bobby also talks about his playing days while with the Kings and the special group he was apart that will go down as one of the top teams in Kings history and one of the most exciting teams in NBA history! •The Strayt Talk With Strayhand Podcast is available on all major platforms! •Follow Oddie Strayhand on Instagram @strayhand https://www.instagram.com/strayhand