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    Truey Talks: Episode 38 ~ MBB x WBB Crossover, w Columbia G Cecelia Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 60:14


    On this episode, we take a moment to create an experience that has never had before, as we have our first Columbia WBB guest on the show, Cecelia Collins. A recent transfer, but instant impact and game changer for Lions, we sit down and reflect on everything from life in Scranton to Bucknell to where she is now. Not only do he hear her story, but we also are able to see in real time, what humility, grit, and following your gut allows you to accomplish in whatever you choose to pursue. Everything within the Truey Talks community, say hello to Cecelia Collins.

    Truey Talks: Episode 37 ~ After Harvard & Dartmouth w/ Columbia F/C Jake Tavroff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 95:22


    Tune into this episode of Truey Talks, as we interview and have an extensive conversation with Columbia F/C Jake Tavroff, and speak about the CU MBB season to date, his journey as a basketball player, and evolution as a man and person through many adjustments and adaptation in pursuit of a dream — a dream that has made him a role model, an extremely valuable member of this year's Lions team, and most importantly, a teammate and friend of ours. From Oceanside, to NMH, to NYC, Jake Tavroff

    Truey Talks: Episode 36 ~ After Fordham w/ Freshman Guard Nico Romanelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 49:09


    On this episode, we sit down with freshman point guard, Nico Romanelli, and talk about his journey, our last game, and what motivates him to stay discipline and be as focused as he has been. Tune in to another episode with one of the most intense, and intelligent guys on our team.

    Truey Talks: Episode 35 ~ GAME ONE: @ PROVIDENCE ♠️

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 16:47


    Zay sits down to discuss the temperament going into the Providence game, how Columbia feels as a team, and what his objectives are as well. TUNE IN to the game @ 7 PM, on FOX. It should be a good one out there in Rhode Island.

    The Trenches w/ Truey: Blair Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 7:15


    We sit down and have a nice chat with Sophomore Wing, Blair Thompson, and get to know him a bit more personally — some of his favorites off the court, as well as his anticipations for the upcoming season. TUNE IN 3️⃣

    The Trenches w/ Truey: Josh Odunowo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 7:14


    EP ONE: Get an early look into how the start of the season is going for Columbia MBB as 3Truey and SlimHuncho talk about early season workouts, their roles as upperclassmen on the team, and some of Josh's favorite things off the court.

    Truey Talks: EPISODE 34 ~ SENIOR WISDOM & MORE IN STORE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 20:58


    Senior Year has started, and it is time to get back to it — & that means with talking with you, too. 3Truey is 22 now, real grown man, so let's handle business. 3️⃣

    Truey Talks: Episode 33 ~ SACRIFICE ✍

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 59:22


    Join Zay, as he updates you on what's been going on with him in his life, as well as the importance and sacrifice in his and one's life, and what it means to sacrifice for the greater good on evolving and advancing in this crazy space, we call “life”.

    Truey Talks: Episode 32 ~ After Brown, Before Cornell w/ Sophomore F Noah Robledo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 39:47


    In this episode, we sit down with Sophomore F Noah Robledo, aka Pr1nce N0ah, about last night's game, his journey to and at Columbia, and what to look forward from him, as well as Columbia MBB, both on and off court. TUNE IN to a great episode

    Truey Talks: Episode 31 ~ After Penn, Before Harvard w/ Sophomore PG Jaden Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 37:41


    In this episode, we sit down with our sophomore PG, Jaden Cooper, as we talk about preparation and what to expect Harvard, and talk about his NC background, understanding and accepting his role on the team, and constantly putting himself in a position to get better. STAY TUNED to a good episode.

    Truey Talks: Episode 30 ~ After UMASS Lowell, Before SHU w/ Freshman F Zino Bedri

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 24:49


    In this episode, we sit down with our freshman big, Zino Bedri, as we go over UMASS Lowell, what to expect against Sacred Heart, and converse a little bit about his Algerian background, how he's adjusting and enjoying Columbia, and more … STAY TUNED for a solid one

    Truey Talks: Episode 29 ~ After Rutgers, Before UMASS Lowell w/ Junior F Josh Odunowo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 29:35


    In this episode, we sit down with the heart of CU MBB, junior forward and Ivy DPOY candidate Josh Odunowo to speak about what happened versus Rutgers, what to expect from UMASS Lowell, and what we worked for this offseason to accomplish this year, now that we've kicked off the 2022-23 Columbia MBB season. MUST WATCH

    Truey Talks: Episode 28 ~ GUIDANCE v. INSPIRATION

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 47:45


    What if I told guidance was not always the best thing to have, and inspiration is really all you need in order to be successful? Let's talk about it …

    Truey Talks: Episode 27 ~ KILL THE CRITIC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 54:57


    NAYSAYERS, DOUBTERS, OVERLY HARSH CRITICS, HATERS … same purpose, different names - therefore they all deserve the same treatment: DO WHAT YOU GOT TO DO, BY ANY MEANS, & REMOVE ALL DOUBT, or better yet, KILL the CRITIC.

    Truey Talks: Episode 26 ~ SOPH. ➡️ JR.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 48:39


    It's SUMMERTIME IN NYC … but it's not just any other summer; it's separation summer! Time to be on some grown man stuff, because the rest of life is only right around the corner.

    Truey Talks: Episode 24: THE SZN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 44:45


    Come chill w/ me, as I give you a rundown of how our season went - the guys, the coaches, and culture - and how, contrary to our record, there was a lot of good that came out of the Lions for the 2021-2022 Columbia Mens' Basketball season.

    Truey Talks: Episode 15 ~ Jaden Scriven

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 74:20


    DCCC Forward, and Philanthropist Jaden Scriven sat down with me to talk about everything he got going on, and how ‘being different' has shaped him into the person he is today.

    EPISODE 14 - THE ARRIVAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 58:20


    Finally arrived to NYC, I'm here and just wanted to chat w y'all a little bit and answer some questions. Stay tuned for more Truey Talks, moving forward

    Truey Talks: Episode 13 ~ Jamia Hazell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 56:32


    JMU Guard Jamia Hazell, sat down with me and was able to talk about her background, basketball, and her quest to being the best she can be.

    Truey Talks: Episode 12 ~ DaiJa Turner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 44:12


    Fellow schoolmate and 2021 F DaiJa Turner sat down to talk with us about basketball this year, her life, and her experience here after coming back from Korea.

    Truey Talks: Episode 11 ~ Rodd Baxley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 52:51


    We get a chance to chat with Mr. Rodd Baxley, sports reporter and journalist for the Fayetteville Observer as we talk basketball, sports as a whole, and everything else for social issues to his personal life. Stay tuned for a good convo.

    Truey Talks: Episode 10 ~ Rod Bridgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 77:26


    A brilliant mind of NC hoops media, Mr. Rod Bridgers, takes the time to sit and chat with me on everything basketball, media, as well as the racial injustice. Take a listen to a great conversation.

    Truey Talks: Episode 8 ~ GRACE Christian Coach Deshannon Morris

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 65:28


    I was able to sit down and speak with Coach D, for a little bit, and really talk about the real life part of coaching, outside of sports, and the importance of relationships. Listen, and get put on some game.

    Truey Talks: Episode 7 ~ Fredrick Cannon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 76:29


    Today, we get to speak with Team Felton Director & AscensionSports founder, Frederick Cannon, on his life as a director, coach, and positive man in his community and beyond. Take a listen.

    Truey Talks: Episode 6 ~ 2022 5 ⭐️ MJ Rice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 64:43


    Nationally Ranked sophomore on many recruiting services, Marquise Rice, joins me here to talk about his superstar status, maintaining that drive, and recent events that have occurred for him. Tune in, to hear what's going on.

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    Truey Talks: Episode 5 ~ Coach Keith McLawthorn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 62:35


    One of the better trainers and coaches in the state, took the time to sit with me and chat some hoops. Take a listen.

    Truey Talks: Episode 4 ~ Tai Bibbs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 46:17


    I got to sit down with Columbia SG Tai Bibbs, as he talked about his background, his basketball journey, and the REAL ups and downs that he had to overcome as a basketball player. Tune in to hear from one of the realest guys I know.

    Truey Talks: Episode 3 ~ NCCU Commit Justin Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 79:42


    My boy JWright, out of FarmVille Central, took some time to sit down with me and talk hoops for a little bit, tune in to hear the convo.

    Truey Talks: Episode 2 ~ Coach George Stackhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 63:08


    One of the great coaches in the area, if not the state, we sit down with him to talk hoops and his history of coaching, as well as some other topics such as recruiting, AAU, etc. Tune in, and watch.

    Truey Talks: Episode 1 ~ Charles “Scout” Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 61:06


    I get a chance to speak with one of the best scouts and recruiters the state has to offer, on his life, basketball and its different circumstances, and a bit of MJ-LeBron debate, and more ...

    Truey Talks: Intro Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 58:59


    welcome to my world, here is the start to something smooth

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 0:59


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