Talk that Talk with Fallon Stokes

For Episode 31, I had the pleasure of having a candid conversation with my Georgia Tech Women's Basketball teammate and Sister From Another Mister, Niesha Butler. During our conversation, we discussed Niesha's childhood as a basketball prodigy,  her decision to attend Georgia Tech, the role of a lifetime to play Monica Wright in the classic love story, Love & Basketball, and the innovative ways she is teaching arts, sciences, and coding to the youth at her Flatbush Avenue store front S.T.E.A.M CHAMPS through her nonprofit Ballin Technology. Watch, Listen, Learn, and Enjoy! Happy Holidays!

For this episode, I had the pleasure to catch up with Women's Basketball Hall of Famer, Chamique Holdsclaw. During this candid conversation we discussed her playing days as an amateur, collegiate, and professional athlete, as well as, her life experiences and struggles with depression, that has catapulted her into her new role, Mental Health Advocate. Watch, listen, and learn as Chamique Holdsclaw tells her story and sheds light and guidance to current and future athletes, about the importance of speaking your truth and not being ashamed of speaking out about mental health. 

For this one, I had the pleasure of having a candid conversation with NFL agent Greg Barnett about life, business, and sports!During our convo, we dive into Greg's transition from middle school teacher to NFL agent, the new NCAA NIL rule which allows college athletes to receive outside endorsements for their name, image, and likeness,  and the legacy he wants to leave behind for future generations. Subscribe to Talk that Talk's platforms to watch and listen to Ep 29 and all previous episodes.  It's Free to Subscribe, so Subscribe Now! Talk that Talk with Fallon Stokes Platforms: Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube.

For Episode 28, Dr. Lester A. Freeman, M.D., a pediatrician in Atlanta, Georgia, joins the podcast to discuss the glaring issues children are facing during this pandemic driven school year. During our conversation, we discuss Dr. Freeman knowing at a young age that he wanted to be a doctor helping children, the rigors of Pre-med and Medical School, and the rise in Covid-19 cases amongst the youth. This is an informative episode, so you must watch and listen. Subscribe, to the show's  platforms, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube for the visual format. 

For this episode, I had the privilege of having a great conversation with Atlanta City Council President candidate, Courtney English! During our conversation we discuss, his civic engagement as a community leader at a young age, the experience and knowledge he gained as a teacher at Atlanta's B.E.S.T. Academy, his tenure as Chairman of the Atlanta Board of Education, and why he is the right person to lead Atlanta as City Council President! If you live in the City of Atlanta and would like to participate in the upcoming elections, you must register to vote by October 4, 2021. The elections for City Council President, City Council, Board of Education, Municipal Court Judges, and Mayor, will be held on November 2, 2021. Watch, Listen, and Subscribe, It's Free! 

For episode 26, I had the honor of having a conversation with Coach Hilda Hankerson of Westlake High School. Coach Hank has had an amazing journey, from being the starting point guard for the Lady Bears of Mercer University, to turning Westlake High School Girls Basketball into a National powerhouse over her 24 year career at the school.So listen and learn, as Coach Hank Talks that Talk about how she has continued to adapt and evolve with Generation Z, while in the process, winning four straight Georgia State Championships and the 2021 GEICO National Championship!Subscribe to the show's platforms, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube. To receive updates about recent and new episodes, follow @ talkthattalkfallon on Instagram.  

Talk that Talk is coming at you with the Girl's High School Basketball Edition! We have Georgia Girl's Basketball 5A State Champion Coach Kimberly Lawrence joining the show from Woodward Academy. Watch and listen as Coach Kim talks about her journey as an amateur, collegiate, and professional athlete, to now a state championship coach! Coach Kim is definitely paying it forward by giving her knowledge of the game to young girls, while in the process, bringing fun back to the game of basketball at the same school where she won a state championship as a player in 1999. Watch, Listen, and Subscribe, It's Free!Currently streaming on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Youtube.

Listen as Georgia Tech Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Anthony Wilkins, talks about his basketball journey from playing professionally, to now coaching at a Power 5 basketball program. Coach Wilkins's progression to an assistant basketball coach at Georgia Tech has been fast to say the least, so listen as Coach Wilkins talks about his journey and the pride he takes in helping young men build a successful future through the game of basketball. Remember to Subscribe, It's Free! Follow @talkthattalkfallon on Instagram and watch the visual version of the podcast on YouTube and listen to the audio version on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, and Spotify. 

For this episode, I had a candid conversation with Corey Maggette about his NBA journey and philanthropy. From his days as an adolescent super athlete, to his 14 year NBA career, to currently working as a sports analyst for Fox Sports and inspiring kids in his community through his Maggette Basketball Association (https://maggettebasketball.com/), Corey is leaving a legacy and remains a role model to the youth, laying the path for future generations to follow. This is a must Watch and Listen, so subscribe to the show's platforms: Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube. Follow the show on IG @talkthattalkfallon

University of Central Arkansas senior guard Savanna Walker joins the podcast to talk about her journey from amateur athletics to collegiate athletics. Savanna's journey is a must hear! So tune in and listen as Savanna talks about how one incident at the Southland Conference tournament could have ended her career, and how she is moving forward and blessed to have a second chance to finish her career the right way thanks to a pandemic. Listen, Watch, and Subscribe, It's FREE!

Watch and listen as we hear from Monique Holland, one of the best women administrators in college athletics! For this episode, Monique gives a distinct perspective of the work she has done over the years to ensure college institutions follow the rules, while at the same time making sure student athletes remain the priority. From coaching at Georgia Tech, to receiving her first Athletic's Director position at Alabama State, to now being the Senior Woman Administrator at Auburn University, Monique provides us with a wealth of knowledge of how important it is to do the job the right way to reap the benefits of success!Watch, Listen, Learn, and Subscribe, it's FREE!We are exclusively on the following platforms, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, Spotify, and for the visual go to YouTube. 

In this episode, techie and venture capitalist Barry Givens, stops by the show to educate us about the power of Atlanta's growing "Startup Ecosystem." During the interview, Barry talks about his journey of learning and growing from his wins and loses, to now teaching, managing, and funding startups! With his managing partners at Collab Capital and as the managing director for Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator, Powered by Techstars, Barry is giving black innovators and young startups "a wayyyy past due" seat at the table.Watch, Listen, Learn, and Subscribe, it's FREE! Follow the show on IG at @talkthattalkfallon and subscribe to the show's platforms, YouTube, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, and Spotify.

In episode 18, "The Season 1 Finale", Dr. Ayo Gathing , psychiatrist and author of "The Modern Trophy Wife", gives a candid interview about the ends and outs of relationships. The Relationship Guru, provides listeners with advice about balancing marriage and kids, dating during a pandemic, and how to cope with mental illness during the holiday season. Dr. Ayo is a mother, wife, and successful psychiatrist with first hand knowledge of how to manage these responsibilities and still achieve your life goals. So watch, listen, and learn, as she kicks knowledge and leaves you with practical advice!Subscribe and follow @talkthattalkfallon on Instagram, it's FREE!Season 1........... It's a WRAP!!

For episode 17, I catch up with former Georgia Tech Men's Basketball coach Paul Hewitt! During this conversation, Coach Hewitt Talks that Talk about his journey of becoming a successful head coach, his historic Final Four season in 2004, the stringent policing on College Basketball by the NCAA, and the lack of "Black" representation among head coaches in College Basketball and the plan to change that outcome. Subscribe, it's FREE!

This episode is a special one! For Ep 16 we have MiAngel Cody, a federal criminal defense attorney, Trae tha Truth, artist, activist, and philanthropist, and Kevin Fenner, a man who got his freedom back after receiving a life sentence!MiAngel is the founder of The Decarceration Collective, where she has been working with Trae, her team, and others to free individuals like Mr. Fenner, who are serving life sentences in federal prison for non-violent drug offenses.MiAngel and Trae do this work because they believe it is what they were called to do! The "Woman Warrior" and "Hometown Hero" both understand what it feels like to lose a loved one to the prison system at the hands of unconscionable sentencing in the criminal "injustice" system.Listen as MiAngel Cody, Trae tha Truth, and Kevin Fenner give us the game about the importance of criminal justice reform, the November 3rd Election, and the importance of MiAngel and Trae's partnership, as they continue to pick locks to human cages one at a time! Subscribe and follow @talkthattalkfallon on Instagram to get updates on the podcast, it's FREE!

For episode 15, guest host Tabitha Turner and I have a candid discussion with sports broadcast analyst LaChina Robinson. During this episode, the women Talk that Talk about LaChina's journey from College Athletics to Sports Broadcasting, the WNBA season in the Bubble and the Players fight for Social Justice, anticipated Covid-19 challenges for College Basketball, and the obstacles Women of Color face in Sports Broadcasting.This is an informative episode, so press play and listen as LaChina Robinson gives the game to aspiring broadcast analyst! Subscribe to the shows platforms, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube to listen and watch the audio and visual formats for the podcast!Remember to Subscribe, it's FREE!

For episode 14, I had the pleasure of having NFL Super Agent Damarius Bilbo join the show! Recently, he teamed up with Rich Paul and Klutch Sports Group, to head the agency's NFL division. Damarius is a former student-athlete who understands the ups and downs of the NFL and continues to teach and stress to his athletes the importance of brand building and establishing a professional career outside of the game of football, truly personifying the term, More Than An Athlete! To listen to the entire episode, go to Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or Amazon Music! Subscribe, Listen, and Gain some Knowledge!

For episode 13, Fallon is joined by broadcast analyst and engineer, Tabitha Turner. Listen as the women have a chit chat about hot topics circulating in pop culture. Hot Topics of the week: Ty Lawson and "Cake on da Low", Creative Voting public service announcements, the Grand Jury's decision in the Breonna Taylor case, and Maya Moore's activism turning into a Life Long partnership. Listen and Subscribe, it's FREE!

Listen as Private Wealth Advisor Xavier Peoples Talks that Talk about the HBCU Change App. Xavier is a game changer in the Historical Black College and University movement, who has created a way for alumni and supporters to donate nominal amounts to an HBCU of their choice, with the projection of raising 5 billion dollars for these institutions over a 5 year period. Xavier is businessman and an expert in finance, so listen as this young black innovator teaches us the game! Subscribe and listen, it's Free!

WE ARE BACK FOR EPISODE 11!!!! Listen as Fallon and DLab TALK that TALK about the craziness in politics and sports. In this episode the co-host discuss, President Trumps candid interview with Bob Woodward and his untruthfulness about Covid-19, the start of the NFL season with the Texans and Chiefs kicking it off, NBA Playoffs and matchups for the Conference Finals, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly in sports.

For episode 10, the co-host talk about topics that rocked the Country the week of August 24, 2020. Fallon and DLab have a candid conversation about the deaths of acting icon Chadwick Boseman and basketball great Cliff Robinson, the shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the upcoming start of the NFL season and players finally taking a stand, and the NBA Boycott and how professional sports came to a HALT!Subscribe, Press Play, and Listen as Fallon and DLab Talk that Talk!

For episode 9, the co-host have a candid conversation with Prince Daniels Jr. about his journey from College to the Pros, to evolving into the leader, author, and entrepreneur he is today. Listen as Daniels explains the importance of connecting your mind, body, and spirit to reach ultimate success and how meditation helped him get through a period of deep depression after his NFL career ended prematurely due to injury. Daniels Talks that Talk and provides the blueprint of how to overcome your fears and master your inner Power and Peace in his new book, Mindfulness for the Ultimate Athlete. This episode has sensitive content about suicide and depression. If you are thinking of harming yourself, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, available 24 hours daily, at 1-800-273-8255, or seek professional help.

In episode 8, Fallon and DLab have a candid conversation with attorney and activist, Gerald A. Griggs. During the episode, the co-host dive into the Justice Fighter's journey of becoming an activist, the police beating of Reginald Arrington, Jr., the killing of Breonna Taylor and the status of the investigation, and the tactics of Voter Suppression. Listen as Justice Fighter Gerald Griggs Talks that Talk!

In episode 7, Fallon and DLab keep the conversation going, discussing topics that continue to affect society during the pandemic, while closing out the convo with a little "Bubble" talk. During the episode, the co-host discuss the WNBA vs. Kelly Loeffler, Mail-in-Voting, the Cardinals COVID-19 disaster, and of course players and teams balling out in the NBA Bubble.

For episode 6, Fallon and DLab catch up with lethal NBA three point shooting assassin, Anthony Morrow from West Charlotte. A Mo joins Talk that Talk addressing topics like the NBA and WNBA Bubbles, the start of the NFL preseason and whether it will work, Lou Williams and those "Magic Wings", and A Mo's initiatives and how he wants to leave a legacy by working with the youth.

Fallon and DLab dive into some hot topics for Episode 5, including a candid interview with WNBA All-Star Renee Montgomery of the Atlanta Dream. The co-host address, NFL preseason and Covid-19 concerns, NBA Bubble scrimmages and "Personal Issues", the entanglement of Mask and Politics, and the reading of Ted Yoho by AOC on the House floor.

Fallon and DLab address sports and social awareness (WOKEness) during this continuing pandemic. This episode, the co-host discuss the happenings around the "NBA Bubble", WNBA superstar Elena Delle Donne's medical exemption denial, Voter Registration and upcoming local and national elections, Myles Garrett's monumental "Redemption Contract", while honoring the legacies of Civil Rights icons Reverend C.T. Vivian and Congressman John Lewis.

Fallon and DLab discuss how the pandemic is negatively affecting college athletics, antagonists denouncing social justice initiatives in sports, and insensitive comments made by public figures during the current racial climate. Discussion highlights include: Ivy League schools canceling Fall sports, Stanford University deciding to cut 11 varsity sports, Senator Kelly Loeffler's "Black Lives Matter" comments, Iowa State's Rasir Bolton calls out Penn State's Pat Chambers, and DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic comments and how we move forward as a Country.

Listen as Fallon and DLab discuss social, political, and sports headlines that occurred the week of July 4, 2020. Discussion topics include: Maya Moore using her platform to assist Jonathan Irons's release from prison, Cam Newton signing with the New England Patriots, the St. Louis couple pointing guns at protestors in a wealthy neighborhood, former Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe's bond conditions, and Five Star athlete Makur Maker's verbal commitment to Howard University to play basketball.

TALK that TALK is a podcast hosted by Fallon Stokes and Darryl LaBarrie that will touch on social, political, and economical issues affecting popular culture. Fallon and Dlab have interesting backgrounds and prospectives, both being from the Metro-Atlanta area and former student athletes who attended Georgia Tech. As an attorney and basketball coach who both played collegiate basketball, we are lifting our voices to have candid and informal discussions addressing key issues affecting society. So listen and get interesting perspectives from the hosts and future guest as we continue to maneuver through these ever changing times in America.