What The Game Means To Me: A Sports Podcast

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In this sports podcast, host Jelani Brown will dive into the lives of athletes, coaches, sports industry professionals and more, as they talk about their journey's and how the power of sports has inspired them. We'll uncover their crazy sports stories, insights, and discuss today's latest sports news surrounding the NFL, NBA, MLB and college sports. The fun will continue as we chop it up about pop culture, entertainment, fashion and play some games as well. "What The Game Means To Me" is a place where sports junkies can come and get their sports fix and more. So, if you're looking for the best sports podcast...you've come to the right place. I appreciate you tuning in and hope you enjoy !

Jelani Brown


    • Sep 15, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 12m AVG DURATION
    • 63 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from What The Game Means To Me: A Sports Podcast

    Bell and Brown Hour: CFB Week 1 Recap and NFL Week 1 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 116:07


    Football is officially back and the guys are here to hit on all the games and news we saw from Week one action in College Football. We'll talk about the biggest games, biggest wins, worse loses and look ahead to Week two. We will also hit on some NFL Week 1 thoughts and preview the season ahead. We'll talk the Thursday night match up, hit on some players that have to have a big year, and more !

    Bell and Brown Hour: 2023-24 NFL Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 98:28


    The NFL Season is upon us and the guys are back and better, ready to break down all the biggest news and story lines heading into the season. We'll hit on topics such as ravens new look offense, A-Rod in NY, Payton in Denver, training camp news, QB battles, and much more. We'll also debut a few new segments. Tune in !

    Bell and Brown Hour: NFL Draft Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 67:00


    The NFL draft is tomorrow, so it's only right the guys are back to talk about all the madness that is about to go down. We will hit on which teams are having the best/worst offseason so far, talk moves our favorite teams have made, give our Draft predictions, Mock the Top 10 and more ! Join us and Tune in tonight at 8 pm !

    Bell and Brown Hour w/Special Guest: Star Rutgers CB- Robert Longerbeam

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 42:17


    The guys are joined by a special guest tonight, Robert Longerbeam, star cornerback from Rutgers University to talk all things football before the season kicks off. We'll discuss his journey to get to Rutgers, what it was like playing at TC Williams (high school from Remember the Titans) the cornerback position and more ! Tune in and ask questions as well as well ! This is one you won't want to mis

    Bell and Brown Hour Special: The WR Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 66:05


    On this special episode of What The Game Means To Me, Jelani and Thad welcome their old Coach and some of the talented wide receivers he's had the chance to coach over the years to talk about their journeys as players, coaches and young men. We'll also talk their upcoming seasons, the landscape of college football and some hot topics surrounding the sport of football.

    Bell and Brown Hour_ NFL QB Carousel, MLB is Back, Simmons Return to Philly & More ! ft. Mo Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 69:39


    Bell and Brown Hour_ NFL Divisional Round, Somethin or Nothin_ Baseball HOF, James Harden, Tom Brady and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 50:57


    Bell and Brown Hour_ NFL Wild Card Weekend & Divisional Rounds, Somethin' or Nothin', & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 65:41


    Bell and Brown Hour: CFB National Championship, Somethin' or Nothin', NFL Week 18 & Pick Ems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 83:48


    The guys are back for their first show of 2022 and there's a lot to talk about and get into. We'll hit on the big storylines for this Mondays National Championship: Alabama vs. Georgia, discuss Somethin' or Nothin' topics: AB questioning Tom's friendship, Russell on the trading block, Kyrie's return, and Calvin Ridley wanting out of Atlanta. Lastly, we'll give our NFL Game predictions for Week 18 and do our last Pick Ems for the year.

    Bell and Brown Hour: CFB Playoff Predictions, Somethin' or Nothin', NBA Contenders & Pretenders, NFL Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 93:28


    We are back and there's a lot to talk about in the sports world. We will hit on the past weeks conference championships that have finally given us our Top 4 teams for the College Football Playoffs. We will give our predictions for the two matchups and possible overall winner as well. We'll also hit on some Contenders and Pretenders after the 1st Quarter of the NBA, Who will finish strong and make the Playoffs in the NFL, our Somethin' or Nothin' segment, along with a Question of the day and some Shout outs. Tune in !

    Bell and Brown Hour: Saturday to Sunday- CFB Rivalry Week & NFL Week 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 85:12


    The guys are back to talk about the crazy slate of College Football games during Rivalry Week and how they will affect the College Football Playoffs. We will also hit on todays NFL Match Ups, including Jelani's Falcons taking on Thad's Jaguars in the Game of the year. And of course get in our Somethin or Nothin Topics, NFL Pick Ems and give Shout Outs at the end.w

    Bell and Brown Hour: Saturday to Sunday-Braves Win World Series, CFB Week 10, Odell Saga, NFL Week 9 & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 58:58


    The guys are here to breakdown everything from Saturday to Sunday. We'll hit on the big games from college football Saturday, talk the big matchups on Sunday, along with our Pick Ems, and of course the Braves winning the World Series ! This episode was done live and wasn't going to be posted, but I think it deserved to be heard how Thad and I may not know football at all after a WILD NFL Sunday and us getting a lot of the Pick Em games wrong haha.

    Bell and Brown Hour: Urban Meyer, CFB Week 6, NFL Week 5, Red River Showdown, NBA Player arrested & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 94:27


    Bell and Brown Hour_ CFB Week 5, NFL Week 4, KC in Trouble, Brady's Return, & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 76:06


    Saturday to Sunday: College Football Week 1 Review and NFL Season Preview w/ Jeff Hunt and Mo Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 131:52


    NFL SmackTalk SmackDown: AFC West

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 54:21


    In this episode we got super fans from the AFC West going head to head (to head to head) in a battle to see who will be crowned this years NFL SmackTalk SmackDown Champion. This division is interesting, as we have the back to back AFC Super Bowl representatives, a chargers team looking to improve and electrify the NFL offensively with Justin Herbert, and scary Broncos defense. #AFC #AFCWest #NFL #NFLTwitter

    NFL SmackTalk SmackDown: NFC North

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 78:55


    Tonight, we'll have the NFC North battling it out to see who is the best smack talker between Kenton Gibbs (@TGIF_Kenton) , Justin Paden (@JPFranchise57) , Jurgen Koni (@jurgk40) and Imran Khan (@IKHAN21) presented by @MyBookie on the @OTB_Network. All sides will get to make their case for why they believe their team is the best, will win the division/Super Bowl and talk a little smack about their divisional rivals in a chance to move on and be crowned SmackTalk SmackDown Champion. You don't want to miss this one ! #NFL #NFLTwitter

    NFL SmackTalk SmackDown: NFC East

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 59:45


    Round 2 of the NFL SmackTalk SmackDown tournament kicks off tonight with super fans from the NFC East. We will get into this divisions outlook for each team and how they will fair this season. The guys will go head to head (to head to head) in a battle of whose team is the best on their quest to the NFL SmackTalk Champion.

    Bell and Brown Hour: NBA Conference Finals, Team USA Roster, MLB Illegal Substance Checks, Soulja Boy vs. Bow Wow & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 58:16


    NBA Talk With Stephen and Austin of Breaking The Game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 110:40


    As the NBA regular season comes to an end, I’m excited to have two of basketballs greatest minds come on the show and discuss all the good, bad, and ugly we’ve witnessed so far this season. We’ll talk: -All NBA Teams -Standards (which may or may not need to exist anymore) -NBA Awards -Potential Playoff Matchups - And Much Much More !

    Sports Talk With Miles Garrett (Sports Reporter) All Things Falcons & NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 78:35


    After a few weeks off, we're back with a big interview ! Today we'll have Miles Garrett, Sports Reporter on to talk about his journey through the sports world, what it's like to be confused for Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns, and all things NFL Draft (especially with our Falcons). This is one you don't want to miss !

    Bell and Brown Hour: Baylor National Champs, Paul Pierce & Brandon Marshall, Julian Edelman HOFer? & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 58:59


    Bell and Brown Hour is back with another episode fully loaded episode giving our thoughts and opinions on all the news circulating the sports world. In today's episode, we will hit on: 1. Paying our Respects to the legend and Icon: DMX 2. National Championship Game: Baylor vs. Zags 3. Paul Pierce IG Live 4. ESPN's Top 25 under 25 5. Brandon Marshall-Loud and Wrong 6. NFL News: Julian Edelman released, Drew Lock receiving help from Peyton Manning, what should Falcons do with #4 pick. 7. WNBA Jerseys 8. Question of the Day You don't want to miss this one !

    Bell and Brown Hour: Last Chance U, Top 5 QBs in NFL Draft, Final Four, Somethin' or Nothin' & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 93:43


    Bell and Brown Hour: Hockey & More Talk w/Jurgen Koni

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 119:15


    Jelani and Thad will venture into the world of hockey for the first time ever with NHL (really all sports) Guru and fellow OTBN friend, Jurgen Koni to talk and learn about this great game played on ice. We will cover how Jurg got into the sport, all the ins and outs of hockey, and talk some of his NHL Mid-Season Awards. Thad and I will also test our hockey knowledge in two games (that should be quite entertaining) to end off the show.

    Sports & More Talk With Malcolm Lemmons of Athletes Unheard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 63:57


    I am honored and excited to have guest, Malcolm Lemmons, on the show today to not only talk about sports, but a very important human aspect that gets pushed aside and ridiculed within athletic space. Mr. Lemmons is the Founder and Creator of Athletes Unheard, a platform helping Athletes to discuss and destroy the stigma around mental health in sports. In today's episode, we will discuss Malcolm Lemmon's journey through sports, what went into creating Athlete's Unheard and the importance behind it, and why it's vital for athlete's to protect their mental wellbeing. We will also discuss the great minds he has had the chance to interview and also have some fun NBA Allstar Weekend fun to close the show.

    NFL SmackTalk SmackDown: The Super Bowl- Sammy Block vs. Kenton Gibbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 79:53


    The NFL Season may have come to an end, but that doesn't mean NFL Smack talk has to. To cap off What The Game Means To Me's 1st season of "NFL SmackTalk Smackdown" we have a Super Bowl Match Up for the ages in what is expected to be a heavy weight bout including two very knowledgeable and passionate sports analysis when it comes to their teams. Sammy Block, representing the Indianapolis Colts (AFC) will face off against Kenton Gibbs, who will be representing the Detroit Lions (NFC) in a battle to see who will be crowned the 1st ever NFL SmackTalk SmackDown Champion ! This is one you won't want to miss.

    Bell and Brown Hour: Friday Fun Sports Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 84:56


    It's been a long week filled with sports, so Thad and I are here to catch you up and keep you covered o it all. We will hot on all the big news stories for the week, from the Carson Wentz trade, to All-Star snubs, to Cam Newton going back and forth with a camper. We will give you a rundown on all the biggest stories and our opinions on them. We even have some fun games/segments we'll hit on in the end as well, so stick around and have fun with us to kick off your weekend !

    Atlanta Hawks Fly Through ft. The Hoopers and Ryan Thurman Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 92:38


    Our Hawks aren't trending in the right direction, but that doesn't mean we're going to stop talking about them. I got the Hoopers back with me today to break down: 1. How the Hawks have looked without Deandre Hunter 2. Is Llyod Pierce the right man for the job? 3. What should we do with John Collins? 4. NBA Allstar Game in Atlanta 5. NBA News and More

    Bell and Brown Hour: NFL Season Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 126:09


    Last Week, the NFL (unfortunately) crowned the champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which means this season has come to a close, requiring us to do an end of the year show. Today, Thad and I will hit on: 1.The Super Bowl-thoughts, reactions, what happened, what chiefs could have changed. 2.Thoughts on the NFL season 3.Teams that overachieved/teams that underachieved 4.Examine teams that made playoffs-what changes must they make in order to make it back/get to Super Bowl 5.To early predictions on teams that could potentially be better/get to playoffs next year. 6.Trades/releases/guys that won’t be back to their teams and where they should go 8.The NFL Awards/Favorite moment, game, and/or play from the season Will be a loaded show, so tune in and be ready !

    Bell and Brown Hour: Super Bowl LV- The Preview Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 72:37


    We're just a day away from Super Bowl LV Eve, so you know the guys have to talk about the match up and hit on all the biggest news headlines headed into the big game. Thad and I will discuss: -Our Initial Thoughts on the NFL Season and the Super Bowl Match Up -Which Story line will be better- "Run It Back" or "The 2nd Act" -Will it be an Offensive or Defensive Showdown -X-Factors and Game Predictions -Super Bowl Betting Props and more So come tune in and have fun with us ! Make sure to follow us on: Twitter- @WTGMTMPodcast Instagram- @whatthegamemeanstome Facebook- What The Game Means To Me I

    Atlanta Hawks Fly Through ft. The Hoopers Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 83:10


    he Atlanta Hawks Fly Through Show makes it's return with The Hoopers again and tonight we'll have a loaded show discussing : -Hawks vs. Lakers Recap and the Courtside Karen Craze. -Atlanta's first 20 games and our thoughts on their start to the season. -The Hawks most complete game played so far. -Progress Report on our Players: who's trending up and who do we expect more from. -Which Atlanta Hawks deserve All-Star nods and possible All-Star Game in Atlanta? -All NBA news We have a loaded show tonight so Tune in and hope you enjoy ! Follow the podcast on: Twitter: @WTGMTMPodcast Facebook- What The Game Means To Me Instagram- @whatthegamemeanstome Follow the Hoopers on: Twitter- @HoopersPod Instagram- @the_hoopersig

    Bell and Brown Hour: Divisional Games, Drew and Philip Retire, Somethin' or Nothin' and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 89:03


    In todays episode, Thad and I will tackle everything that transpired in this past weekend's divisional match ups, along with talking about the biggest news heading into this weekend's conference games. We will also pay our respects to two legends that are hanging up their cleats in Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, discussing their careers, what they've meant to their respective franchises, and if they are first ballot HOFers Lastly, we will introduce a new segment (Somethin' or Nothin') involving the biggest news going around in sports and "I Wanna Give A Shout Out..." to those doing big things in the sports world.

    Saturday to Monday: Wild Card Weekend and National Championship Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 86:10


    Thad and I will both be recapping and talking about the wild card games over the weekend: Bills vs. Colts, Rams vs. Seahawks, Saints vs. Bears, and Bucs vs. WFT, Titans vs. Ravens, and Steelers vs. Browns. We will also will talk about the national championship game: Alabama vs. Ohio State and the stars that are likely headed to the NFL Draft, as we talk about their success in school, where they may fall in the draft, and which teams can use their talents most. The guys will also debut some new segments in todays show, including one that involves a flash to the past with some cool Nickelodeon characters, so stay tuned for this one !

    Atlanta Hawks Fly Through: Pre-Season Episode ft. The Hoopers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 86:25


    Today I bring on Atlanta Hawks Fans and special guests from The Hoopers Pod, Fresh and Jon to talk all things Hawks Basketball. In this episode, we cover: -Our favorite off-season moves -Where we stack up in the Eastern Conference -What we expect from this team in their season debut/throughout the seasom - And you know we had to play #Top3 at the end (Atlanta Edition).

    Saturday to Sunday: CFB Playoffs Talk and NFL News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 106:55


    Thad and I will give our thoughts on championship weekend in college football, what we think about the teams selected for the college football playoffs, and predictions for each game. We are also joined by special guest, Jeff Hunt from Jeff Needs Sports and The Off The Ball Network to talk about his Ohio State Buckeyes and if the committee got the 4 teams right or wrong. We will also recap some of the important games we saw around the NFL today and what that means for certain teams moving forward for the playoffs and draft. Follow the Podcast on: Twitter: @WTGMTMPodcast Instagram: @whatthegamemeanstome Facebook: What The Game Means To Me

    Sports Talk With NFL Agent: Edward

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 56:18


    Today we are joined by a special guest, NFL Sports Agent, Edward N. Davis. We'll discuss, what the game means to him, his journey to becoming a NFL sports agent, how he can help you become a sports agent, and much much more !

    Bell and Brown Hour: Sports Week In Review- CFP Rankings, NFL Playoffs, Nate Robinson, Mike Tyson vs. R.J.J.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 80:14


    A lot has happened in the sports world over the past few days and we're back to dissect and discuss all the news (with a special guest). Today we'll break down: 1. College football -Unc/Notre Dame -Alabama/Auburn -playoff rankings/our 4 to make it 2. NFL -Denver/Saints -Chiefs/Bucs -Our Teams Wins -Who we think makes 7th seed/Who wins NFC East 3. Fights -Nate Robinson/Jake Paul -Mike Tyson/RJJ

    Bell and Brown Hour: Sports and More Week in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 80:14


    After a long lay off, Thad and I are back to talk more sports and pop culture. In today's episode, we'll discuss: 1. The NBA Draft-who will be a superstar, who went too high, who went too low... 2. Thursday Night Football: Seahawks vs. Cardinals 3. Gucci Mane vs. Young Jeezy: Versus Battle and more.

    Atlanta Falcon Fly Through-Week 8: Atlanta vs. Detroit ft. Stephen Gillaspie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 48:37


    Another week, another loss in heartbreaking fashion. In this episode I am joined by friend and colleague, Stephen Gillaspie from the "Breaking the Game" podcast to get his insight as an outsider looking in, on what is wrong with this Atlanta Falcons team, and what can be done to improve it. We will also discuss the game, why we think the TD by Gurley was perfectly fine, and what we hope to see from the Falcons on a short week.

    Saturday to Sunday: College Football Recap and NFL Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 78:30


    In this episode, Thad Bell and I will recap some of the biggest games and news from college football (10/24) and also talk about some of the biggest games around the NFL today (10/25). We'll also give our predictions for who will be the biggest fantasy standouts today and which teams will win their matchups.

    Sports Talk With Brandon Pate from Brandon's Sports Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 29:24


    In this episode I interview special guest, Brandon Pate from Brandon's Sports Talk Podcast. We talk about what sports have meant to him throughout his life, how he got into sports podcasting and photography, the secrets to how he gets high profile guests on his show, and find out some of his "Top 3" in several categories of sports.

    Sports Talk With Thad Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 79:47


    In this show Thad, who will eventually co-host with me, will sit down and talk about “What The Game Means" to him, along with some sports memories. We’ll also get into the NBA Finals and look to tonights (10/1) Thursday night football game.

    Falcon Fly Through: Week 3- Another Atlanta Collapse vs. Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 82:38


    I may have to start calling this Atlanta Falcon review show "Misery Mondays" if they continue to lose the way they do. This week I, and former teammates, friend and Atlanta Falcons fan, Ryan Thurman will break down what we thought went wrong in last Sunday's game, what we think is wrong with the team/coaching staff and what we hope to see change with this team very soon.

    Sports Talk With Denny Lennon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 82:28


    In this episode, I sit down and talk with Venice Beach legend, Denny Lennon. We discuss his career in sports, having over 40 years of coaching, broadcasting, and promoting experience along with his inspiration to create and be a founder of ventures such as his Venice Backyard Championships, Lennon Sports, and the AAU sector of Junior Beach Volleyball. We also dive into his own podcast "Sports Stories With Denny Lennon" and some of his favorite guests/interviews with Norm Bass, Jimmy Lennon Jr. and Karch Kiraly. Finally, we end things of talking some of his favorite sports teams and moments

    The Falcon Fly Through: Week 2- Atlanta's collapse vs Dallas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 52:27


    In my first episode of my weekly show called "The Falcon Flythrough" (where I will discuss Atlanta's game over the weekend and give all my thoughts, opinions, and reactions to what happens) I bring on Cowboys fan and Off The Ball Network VP, Mo Murphy to discuss another ultimate collapse by the Atlata Falcons vs the Dallas Cowboys. We share our thoghts and feelings throughout the game, key plays, and our outlook on the rest of the season for our teams.

    Sports Talk: Live With A.J. Cheeseman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 58:33


    Today we go live with CAB Madeira's newest player, A.J. Cheeseman to talk about what the game of basketball means to him, his journey playing D1 ball in college, what he looks forward to most playing in Portugal, all the news surrounding the Sports World and moreFollow AJ Cheeseman on Twitter: 100K_Buckets & Instagram: 100k.buckets

    Live With Georgia Tech Standout: Kyle Cerge-Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 58:05


    In this episode I sit down with former Georgia Tech nose tackle and star player, Kyle Cerge-Henderson. We talk about his football career from Little League to being at ACC powerhouse, Georgia Tech. We also discuss his college football career, his thoughts on all the NCAA news, why he thinks Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields are leading the charge on #wewanttoplay, and much more !

    Live With Chris Brown-NCAA Compliance Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 62:12


    In this episode I sit down with Chris Brown ! ... Not the artist, but an intelligent, talented, and hardworking individual in the sports world. We talk about what sports have meant to him and his career path, how he got started working in NCAA Compliance, his consulting firm and pursuing his PhD, and his thoughts and opinions surrounding the news with the NCAA and different conferences outlook on fall football/sports.

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