The SNA Live Podcast.

Conway MartindaleThu, Feb 17, 10:44 PM to me, Ryan Seems like everyone is doing sequels these days. So SNA Live decided to join in with Black to the Future 2. HBCU's are recently at the forefront of not only sports news, but popular culture as well. In this episode 3 The Hard Way get into the long illustrious list of prominent athletes that went to HBCU's (you'll be shocked by some of the names ) and discuss the future of HBCU's in sports as they are joined by special guest, former NFL exec and scout David Turner. David doesn't hold back in his assessment of where sports is at currently and where it's heading regarding HBCU and their place in the sports landscape 3 The Hard Way also brings back the segments This Can't Be Life and What You Rockin Wit!! Show HBCU's some love and join us in our first ever sequel of our podcast!! 

The stage is set, the lights are bright and everybody loves you when you're performing on the field or court in sports. But what happens after the limelight dims? 3 The Hard Way dive into the topic nobody talks about; where do athletes go after their athletic career is over and you're not one of the hall of famers that can live off of their name for the rest of their lives. This episode 3 The Hard Way are joined by  special guest former New York City basketball star and UMass shooting guard Charlton Clarke, who gives insight into what it took to make it to the Div I basketball level, the pitfalls on the way to that level and the reality of life afterwards.  3 The Hard Way also bring back segments "This Can't Be Life" and the popular segment "What You Rockin Wit?" This won't be your average sports talk!! Make sure to take notes!

We all remember that famous Austin Powers quote, "That's a Maaaan, Baby!!" But in 2022, what does it mean to be a "man"? Is it the old school definition of the gruff, strong but silent tough guy, or is it something deeper? In this episode 3 The Hard Way delves into this complicated question of what it means to me a man in 2022. Does your sexuality dictate this? Does your gender identity dictate this? These are complicated questions in the modern era. Listen as 3 The Hard Way go deep into these questions and discusses what the old school definition was and does it apply to today. They also bring back their segment of "Honorable Mention", honoring the late, great actor/director Sidney Poitier. And of course they wrap it up with their popular segment "What You Rockin Wit?" Tune in to this deep episode and be sure to share your thoughts on our social media page!!

Came up in the struggle? Grinded and remained focused to get out of the predicament you're in?? Then be careful....because once you make it out, you can't always go back home...because of the hate in your own backyard!! 3 The Hard Way are back for Season 3 as they talk about hip hop artists who have made a successful career for themselves and made it out of the hood only to be slain in their old neighborhood by friends, frenemies or rivals. They also go into the mentality of the hip hop artist that feels the need to go back to their old stomping grounds, despite them possibly making themselves a target for haters. The Season 3 premiere also brings back their popular segment "What You Rockin Wit?" and feature a new segment "This Can't Be Life!" where they dive into the latest shenanigans in the media from the previous week! Be sure to tune in as they kick off Season 3 with a bang!!

Episode 21: HIStory Are you a history buff?? Do you read up on history or HIStory?? 3 The Hard Way dive into the real deal events that the history books sanitized. From Christopher Columbus to other myths that the educational system perpetuates still to this day. Also the segment Notable Mention is back for this episode as 3 The Hard Way shines a light on the rap groups Public Enemy and X-Clan who cut through the BS and gave the real on how things really went down. Join us on this trip through the pages of history and not HIStory!!

Episode 20: Much Love Like Wimbledon "She hitting me and him and him, much love like Wimbledon",...Lil Cease famously said these lyrics in the Junior Mafia "Get Money (Remix), where he talked about...... sharing the love. LOL! 3 The Hard Way get into the taboo subject of polygamy (that's multiple partners for those who didn't score high on their SAT's

Episode 19: Scandal! (No Olivia Pope) No, we aint talking about Kerry Washington's famous role on tv!! We're talking about some of the biggest scandals of our time where cigars were somehow related!! Whether it be infamous R+B singer and renowned cigar smoker R. Kelly and his predilection for under age girls, or Fidel Castro and his reign of terror in Cuba, or the former president himself, Bill Clinton and the inventive ways he chose to use his cigars, 3 The Hard Way go deep into the scandals that rocked the country!! 3 The Hard Way also bring back their popular segments "Notable Mention" and "What You Rockin Wit"! Follow us on this journey of ratchetness and fuckery!!

Episode 18 “The Next Episode” :Forget streaming services! We're 80's babies,...we grew up on tv and cable! Ok , ok,...bootleg cable! Anyway,.... watch and listen as 3 The Hard Way dive into their top 5 favorite tv comedies and top 5 favorite tv dramas of all time. We also give it up to the legend Ms. Marla Gibbs in our Notable Mention segment. Join us on this journey down memory lane and reminisce with us when tv was king! What were your favorites??? Be sure to holla at us and let us know

Episode 17 "Leveling Up": 3 The Hard Way are back on their business ish!!! It's time to level up!! Watch and listen as 3 The Hard Way discuss the ups and down of running a business, the adversity you face and drop jewels on how to face it!! We also get into taking that chance in life/business and when that right time is. And we're not just talking theoretically,...3 The Hard Way discuss their own journeys through business to put a personal spin on things. We're also bringing back Billionaire Block Gem of the week, putting you on to one of the most foundational books in business and entrepreneurship! You don't wanna miss this one!!

Episode 16 "New York City Cigar Culture!": Check us out on this VERY special episode as 3 The Hard Way are blessed by the presence of NYC CIgar Culture royalty, Cigar God Ade McCoy and the first lady of the NYC cigar culture herself, Ms. Francis Martinez as they join us live from Smoke 'n Ashes!. We get into everything from the genesis of the urban New York cigar culture, to its present state and everything in between. Oh, and best believe there are plenty of shots thrown. No one is safe this episode,...all posers ARE put on blast!! #sorrynotsorry. We do this for the culture!!

Episode 15" The Roaring Twenties (The Sequel): Yes, the Roaring Twenties have happened already. But what if I told you they were about to happen all over again? 3 The Hard Way discuss the upcoming party that's about to kick off as Covid becomes a thing of the past and the world opens back up. They also go into the history of the original Roaring Twenties and pull out some facts that you might not know about. And of course, they delve into the Summer of 2021, aka "Slutty Summer"!!

Episode 14: "ACCE$$": Tiger Woods, The Williams Sisters, Simone Biles,....when you think of athletes of color, these athletes come to mind. But did you ever consider what it took for them to get there in these elite (and sometimes "elitist") sports?? Sit back and listen as 3 The Hardway dive into the more expensive sports for children to get into and how their lack of financial access prevents many from getting into them. 3 The Hard Way pulls no punches as they discuss their personal experience getting their kids into these sports and the struggles they've faced. 

Episode 13: "The Billion Dollar Industry": Put down the Jergens and listen close as 3 The Hard Way get into the topic that no one has the balls to discuss. That's right, 3 The Hard Way talk about the porn industry!! The billion dollar industry that no one (allegedly) supports, frequents or indulges in. They also get into how the quarantine has changed the industry and how it poured even more money into the industry!! Make sure you have your anti-virus protection software ready for this episode!! LOL!!

Episode 12: "Gang!! Gang!!": Throw ya sets up and take the journey with 3 The Hard Way as they discuss the gang phenomenon in America!! They also get into the mass incarceration problem in America and whether that's led to the gang population that America currently has. And of course numerous stats get brought out to support all positions 3 The Hard Way takes. There might be some nervous listeners on this one!!

Episode 11: "What's Beef?": All vegetarians and vegans fall back for this episode!! 3 The Hard Way talk straight beef, no veggie on this one!! Follow 3 The Hard Way on their journey through different beefs throughout the entertainment industry and get into the difference between actual beef and fake beef. And of course the episode wouldn't be complete without profiling the king of beef, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson! Listen as we profile him in our Notable Mention segment. Get ya forks ready with this one! Poke it and make sure this episode is well done! 

Episode 10: "Black on Both Sides": All black people are lazy and broke! Well, at least that's the myth. 3 The Hard Way gets deep in this episode, chronicling the stereotypical welfare recipient and dispelling the myth that all people on welfare are poor blacks. They also dive into whether welfare actually helps people of color in this country or hurts. They also get into some of the past amazing black inventors of this country and the inventions they came up with that are widely used, but not not widely known as having black inventors. In this episode they also bring back the Billionaire Block Gem of the Week, profiling a quote from the late great Nipsey Hussle.

Episode 9: "Purple Tape, Track 9": It was a long time coming with this episode!! Back in August of 1995, Chef Raekwon dropped arguably one of the greatest albums in hip hop history. And on that album was one of the most talked about skits ever! 3 The Hard Way invites you to look up what track 9 of that album was; as they give a wink to all the haters and biters in the industry. They get into creating something of value through creativity versus just throwing money at a venture, as well as two different approaches to business ingenuity. The guys also bring back their segment Billionaire Block Gem of the Week, highlighting a gem from one of the most notable businessmen in the country. Some people are gonna be salty after this one! But 3 The Hard Way invites hate!!

Episode 8: "Yo Mama": You remember the playground, the stoop or the backyard with all the jokes!! And those jokes inevitably led to "yo mama" jokes!! 3 The Hard Way are in full joke mode on this episode as they get into the history of black and brown people cracking jokes around the neighborhood, as well as their favorite and funniest "yo mama" jokes. They also bring back their Notable Mention segment, profiling a throwback comedian who never truly got their flowers when they was alive. Prepare to have your stomach hurting from laughing so hard on this side splitting episode!!

Episode 7: "Ok, I Reloaded!!": The one thing America loves more than money is it's GUNS!! Join 3 The Hard Way as they delve into one of the most controversial amendments; The 2nd Amendment, which guarantees the right to bear arms.  We discuss America's fascination with guns through its movies, the "sport" of hunting and the glamorization of the wild wild west!! They also get deeper into the 2nd Amendment, and how it applies to the black and brown citizens of the country. The episode also introduces a new segment called "Critical Beatdown" , profiling the production stylings of Smoke 'N Ashes own, internationally renowned Dj Static! It's gonna be a wild ride for this episode!! Points spit out rapid fire! Get ya vest ready!!

Episode 6: "The Chronic 2021": Roll that ish, light the ish, smoke it!! If you indulge in the sticky icky, you'll wanna light up for this one! 3 The Hard Way get deep into the legalization of the ever controversial cannabis plant and the history of the plant's influence on the arts. We also bring back our Notable Mention segment, honoring the man, the myth, the legend, Big Snoop Dogg. You might go through a whole tube of cookie dough on this one!! 

Episode 4: Part 1 "Bae-Watch": As married men, 3 The Hard Way disavows any knowledge of the content of this episode. Topics such as thots, jump offs, and strippers may or may not have been discussed during this episode,...and 3 The Hard Way might have discussed each topic in depth (with no personal experience of course!). The other side of the spectrum also gets discussed as 3 The Hard Way discusses "the one", ...does it exist? And it wouldn't be a complete episode without talking about wifey/queen, as they pay homage to all the strong beautiful women holding their men down! The feedback should be crazy with this one! Cuddle up with your boo and check out this crazy episode! 

Episode 4: Part 1 & 2 "Bae-Watch": As married men, 3 The Hard Way disavows any knowledge of the content of this episode. Topics such as thots, jump offs, and strippers may or may not have been discussed during this episode,...and 3 The Hard Way might have discussed each topic in depth (with no personal experience of course!). The other side of the spectrum also gets discussed as 3 The Hard Way discusses "the one", ...does it exist? And it wouldn't be a complete episode without talking about wifey/queen, as they pay homage to all the strong beautiful women holding their men down! The feedback should be crazy with this one! Cuddle up with your boo and check out this crazy episode! 

Episode 5 ( Part 1): "The Three Mike's": ...."raw nights I perform like Mike, anyone, Tyson, Jordan, Jackson,..." If you're a hip hop head, you remember that memorable line from Biggie in the song Victory. 3 The Hard Way breaks down the three premiere Michaels of the 80's and 90's; Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson. As 80s babies, 3 The Hard Way grew up idolizing the Three Mike's. But now after the hype has subsided, as adults, they can now look back objectively on these three extremely talented but flawed individuals. They get into the genesis of each of Mike's careers, and how they grew to be the cultural phenomenons of today. They also touch on their greatest achievements and ultimately their greatest downfalls. Being avid sports and music fans, 3 The Hard Way really sink their teeth into this episode, and even profile Iron Mike in their Notable Mention segment. If you were a fan of any of the three Mike's you'll thoroughly enjoy this episode!

Episode 5 (Part 2): "84": Smoking their cigars at Smoke 'N Ashes Cigars and Haberdashery in Teaneck, NJ a conversation about the 80s turned into an SNA Live episode. They realized out of the amazing decade that was the 80's came an extraordinary year, 1984!! When you go down the list of how many classic movies, life events and music moments/albums came out of that year, all one can do is marvel at the explosion of amazing moments. And Three the Hard Way chronicles it all in this episode! This episode could have easily been two hours, but they managed to jam pack all that was 1984 into this half hour spectacular episode, including their "What You Rockin Wit?" segment. Reminisce with 3 The Hard Way as they go in on the amazing year that was 1984!

Episode 3: "80's Babies": 3 The Hard Way are all products of (in their opinion) the last great era; the 1980's!! What do you think of when you think of the 80's?? The crack era and how it affected the U.S., specifically NYC? Hip Hop and the explosion of the art in all its forms during the decade? WWF wrestling with all of its iconic heroes and villains? 3 The Hard Way discusses all of that and more in this light-hearted, hysterically funny and reminiscent episode,......taking their listeners on a ride back to NYC in the 80's!! They also bring back their "Notable Mention" segment and end things with their Last Call bonus material. If you're an 80's baby, you'll definitely appreciate this one! And if you're not an 80's baby, you'll wish that you were one by the end!!

Episode 2: "It's a C-O-N....spiracy" : Cue the Twilight Zone music!! In this episode 3 The Hard Way delves into your favorite conspiracy theories and gives their take on them as only they can! DID man land on the moon? Was 9/11 a government coverup? Is Kyrie Irving right, and we've been living on a flat planet all along?? 3 The Hard Way gets into all of that and more in this controversial episode. They also bring back their "Notable Mention" segment, profiling only the deserved. Some feathers are gonna be ruffled with this one!! 

Episode 1: "Black to the Future": Be sure to check out the premiere episode of Season 2 of SNA Live entitled "Black to the Future" as your hosts 3 The Hard Way give their take on the future of several different topics, such as education, policing and sports. They also bring back their segment "Notable Mention" from last season and introduce a new segment entitled "What You Rockin Wit?" as they discuss what person, place or thing they've been feeling the past week. They also bring back "Billionaire Block Gem of the Week" dropping financial/business knowledge for your ears to soak up. They also premiere "Last Call"; their new segment giving bonus topics and material. Get your popcorn ready as 3 The Hard Way comes out the gate strong on it's premiere episode of season 2!

“I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, Man!!” Some of you might remember that classic line from Jay-Z on the Kanye West joint, Diamonds Are Forever. In Episode 7 of SNA Live we get into handling your personal business. Everything from monitoring your credit to personal budgeting and everything in between is discussed. We also get blessed with some biz knowledge from financial advisor Barry Queen of Taylor Insurance and Financial Services, and businessman DR. KEENAN DAVIS. Be sure to jump on this episode and strengthen your financial knowledge and reevaluate your personal finances. You WILL leave this episode in a stronger position knowledge wise than you came into it with and definitely come out of it inspired!

On this episode we dive into some heavy topics that surround the LGBTQ COMMUNITY within black and brown culture! To help us navigate through this episode we brought in the Hostess With the Mostess @omgitzlyn to clarify some questions and school us with tons of information as well! Check us out on all of your streaming platforms! 

Do you constantly look at the people on IG and think their lives are SO much more interesting than yours?? Do you marvel at the “beautiful people” on the red carpet of award shows?? Or maybe you go broke trying to keep up with the latest fashion trend a celeb is rocking. Well then you've been tricked by all the smoke and mirrors of that world!! Tune in to Episode 5 of SNA LIVE entitled “Smoke and Mirrors”, as we dive into celebrity obsession and social media fallacies, and how at the end of the day, it's all about loving who YOU are!!

“Check out Episode 4 of SNA Live, ‘It Ain't Easy Being Green', as we get into the health of the body, mind and spirit. We touch on everything from diet, to therapy and everything in between, including the legalization of that sticky green!! Join us on this episode of overall betterment and we hope you walk away better than when you joined us. As usual, be sure to hit us up on YouTube with your comments and questions or DM us @snalivepodcast on all social media platforms!”

“Be sure to check out our latest episode of SNA Live, episode 3, Top 5 Dead or Alive! In this episode, 3 The Hard Way break down our top 5's on various topics, such as Cigars, cigar lounge experiences, scary movies and the top 5 covid memes we've come across!! We had a great time recording this episode...there were a lot of laughs and a lot of surprise answers to our top 5 lists. Be sure to listen in and hit us up on all our social media platforms and let us know your top 5's!

“Be sure to tune in tonight to SNA Live: 3 The Hard Way, Episode 2: State of the Union. These are troubling times, with a lot of racial issues being brought to the forefront. Listen as we tackle the issues most feel uncomfortable discussing; such as police brutality towards black Americans, the criminal charges against the officers who killed George Floyd, and protestors vs looters. You don't wanna miss this episode!! Catch Episode 2 on all platforms including YouTube!”

In this premiere episode "3 The Hard Way" ponder on which Luxurious destination they would love to be at while finding peace and smoking a cigar. Then the crew talks about the inevitable Covid-19 and how it has affected sports and business. Plus the crew drops some entrepreneurial tidbits. You Don't Want to miss. Hosted by :3 THE HARD WAY Music Production : GM