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Send us a textIn this deep and wide-ranging conversation, we sit with Erphaan Alves — artist, songwriter, performer, and one of the most influential voices shaping modern soca. From his earliest days as a child performer in Chaguanas, to writing for giants like Machel Montano and Kes, to creating anthems like Bumper Like Rain, Overdue, No Abla, Background, and Spirit, Erphaan charts the full story of his journey in a way he has never shared before.We explore his upbringing, the impact of his parents' sacrifices, his father's pivotal role in his career, and how early interactions with icons like Bunji Garlin, Scrunter, Blaxx, Shal Marshall, Peter C. Lewis, Tambu Herbert, and others shaped his path. EA also breaks down the inside stories behind his biggest records: how Bumper Like Rain sat for years before release, how Overdue was born during a difficult period, and how No Habla became a year-round anthem and a symbol of his “no seasons” philosophy.He explains what the industry used to be, what it is now, and why soca must move beyond its Carnival dependency. We talk childhood competitions, the pressures of Junior Monarch, writing over 40 songs in a year, navigating disappointment, creating timeless grooves, and building a loyal fan base outside the season.Erphaan also shares bold insights on identity, influence, spirituality, artistry, musical education, and the evolution of Trinidad and Tobago culture — with powerful reflections on legacy, discipline, humility, inspiration, and staying true to himself.Topics Include:– Growing up around Calypso & Soca legends– The influence of Bunji Garlin, Shadow, Kitchener & Scrunter– EA's father's role, sacrifices, and guidance– The story of EA's early start, competitions & mentorship– How writing hit songs opened industry doors– In Your Eyes, Bumper Like Rain, Overdue, No Abla, Spirit, Background– The creative process: melodies, inspiration, destiny & discipline– Why “No Seasons” is vital for soca's future– Building Team EA and his own cultural ecosystem– Navigating fame, pressure, expectations & evolution– EA's views on purpose, influence, authenticity & growth– Behind-the-scenes stories with Machel, Kes, Shal, Blacks & more– Calypso vs Soca, legacy, education & Caribbean identity– The deeper meaning behind Mas Go Play and EA's storytellingThis episode is a masterclass in artistry, discipline, culture, and the journey of a modern Caribbean creative.Click the link in my bio for the full episode.#coriesheppardpodcast #ErphaanAlves #soca #trinidadandtobago #caribbeanculture #podcast

With the conclusion of the 2025 All Blacks season, it's time for some scrutiny. The year was filled with a mixed bag of performances, all of which will be analysed in the end of year reviews. Coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith told Piney the question is whether what we're seeing is a team building towards greatness in two years, or a team that's lost the plot. Once that's been nailed down, he says, that's when you figure out what needs to be changed, when, and how you'll know if that works. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The ARP rates the All Blacks progress and who the top contenders are two years from the 2027 Rugby World Cup. We decide whether the Boks scrum is possibly rugby's greatest weapon, weigh-in on the great Dublin card game and celebrate Malcolm Marx finally getting Player of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The All Black season finished with a comfortable win over Wales, but attention now turns to what will happen next. Questions have been raised over coach Scott Robertson and captain Scott Barrett regarding their future standing in the team. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

Episode 218 - Nov. 25th, 2025 - Low Vibration Behavior - Violations Counter - DJ Intence - 1 x Walt - 5 x Ceddy - 11 - RIP Jimmy Cliff & RIP Viola Fletcher - @DJIntence views on OWNING Physical Material instead of Digital - Ohio now Allowing High School Athletes to earn Income with NIL - Origins of Far-Right Twitter Profiles, Non-American Based Profiles (@harryjsisson) - @Im_Waltttt Fantasy Football & NFL Talk - The lack of Accountability within Current Sports Landscape (Exhibit A - Philadelphia Eagles; New York Giants Fall from Grace) - Sports & Health. Being to Heavily Invested into Sports - Pras Sentenced For Numerous Years - Kylian Mbappe vs PSG Lawsuit (Paris Saint-Germain) - RIP @squidkid1111 - Suicide Awareness & Mental Issues - The CREATOR of Rock & Roll. Sister Rosetta Tharpe - The Train & her RIFT Tharpe Guitar Rift - Anti-Colorism within Anime. Blacks within Anime & Comics - Federal jury awards $80M to the estate of a New York Man wrongfully convicted of murder. The Darryl Boyd Story -  Wise Guy's Corner - @Thej.c.cartershow. Hijacked by @adawavewalt90. STORIES on Al Gore INNANET (aka INTERNET, ONLINE) stay forever. Somethings are BETTER left offline. Woman discovers her partner into Rectum Play. Press Play - JC Carter Show Clip - Wise Guy's Corner - @DJIntence getting RIGHT

The All Blacks will review their campaign in the coming weeks as they take stock of a mixed year. The side are heading home in groups as they contemplate a 10-win, three-loss record. Those losses include a record demise to South Africa, a first defeat in Argentina and the disintegration of Grand Slam hopes to England. Sportstalk host Jason Pine recapped the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TeaRon and BK jump headfirst into Season 2 of The Vince Staples Show — and this time, the chaos is turned ALL the way up. After a breakout first season, the series returns with fresh themes, genre-bending storytelling, and the kind of unpredictable moments ONLY Vince could dream up.This season delivers standout performances from Vanessa Bell Calloway and Nate' Jones, while diving into the complexities of the Black experience — grief, family dysfunction, fame, and the absurdity of trying to survive it all. Blending Afro-surrealism with sharp social commentary, Season 2 keeps you laughing and questioning everything.Did Season 2 deliver for you — and are you ready for more Vince madness?–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––About UBIQUITOUS BLACKS REVIEWS:'Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews' is an extension of the Ubiquitous Blacks Podcast where TeaRon (IG: @tearonworld) reviews the latest in Black Movies, TV Shows, and more. These hilariously entertaining reviews are directed at discussing media that appeals to Black/African people around the world in the diaspora.You can watch the episodes on the official YouTube channel, and you can also listen to the full unedited episodes wherever you listen to podcasts.Send us a textSupport the showFollow and Interact With Us: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: Auckland FC were not at their best as they struggled to a draw against Brisbane Roar. The All Blacks have ended their northern tour on a positive after defeating Wales, but failed to secure their 'grand slam tour'. And both McLaren's were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix as the title race heats up. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks beating out Wales, the start of the Ashes and the Marlborough Sports awards. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks finished their 2025 season on a high note, by beating out Wales in Cardiff 52-26. Robertson and his coaching staff have come under increased scrutiny this year, with some questionable performances generating concerns from experts. NZ Herald sports reporter Gregor Paul joined Piney to recap the side's performance for the year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mixed emotions from All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland after his final game with the national side - a 52-26 drubbing of Wales in Cardiff. Holland says it's time to move on, but he'll miss the team environment. He joined Piney to look back on his career. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Captain Scott Barrett is praising the fresh faces for injecting some enthusiasm into the All Blacks for the season-ending 52-26 win over Wales in Cardiff. Barrett says the 12 changes to the starting line-up ensured there was no baggage carried over from the England loss. Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith says the All Blacks can head home happy for the end of the year, but there's still some lingering questions about the team. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks will be looking to bounce back against a Welsh team who can't seem to catch a break. They've only won two tests since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, both wins coming against Japan this year, and look a long way away from being the team that won the 6 Nations in 2021. It's a task made no simpler by the fact that they're facing a wounded All Blacks side who are looking to exorcise their loss to England. Former Welsh winger Alex Cuthbert told Piney that if Wales can get a bit of parity in the lineout and scrum, that's when they'll be dangerous. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last time the All Blacks lost to Wales there was no Harbour Bridge in Auckland, Elvis Presley hadn't released any music and Queen Elizabeth II was about to make her first visit to New Zealand. The Welsh will need to channel the spirit of 1953 - the year they beat the All Blacks 13-8 - if they want to taste victory once again. But do they have any shot at snapping this seven-decade streak? Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

A revamped All Blacks side has been tasked with maintaining an almost 72-year unbeaten legacy against Wales on Sunday morning in Cardiff. Three players —captain and lock Scott Barrett, flanker Simon Parker and Will Jordan, who shifts to the right wing— remain in the run-on side from last week's loss to England. Ardie Savea and Codie Taylor are among the players rested...along with Cam Roigard and Beauden Barrett. Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith told Mike Hosking much like the bronze medal match at the Rugby World Cup, no one really wants to play it. He says it feels more like a box ticking exercise, but they've got to get through it, come home with a win, and then face what comes over the course of the summer. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Uber: 3/10 The Supreme Court may have read the law, which means the law needs changing, because what the four drivers wanted and won is not what the gig economy is all about. Ferries: 6/10 Two ships, a big saving, and an improvement on what we have. Job done. Tory Whanau: 2/10 She's moving to Melbourne. See? Not every loss is a loss. The All Blacks: 3/10 Oh, how different this week could have been. Wales seems like such a lowlight. Opportunity: 6/10 As in the political party. I admire their pluck and determination and staying power, I'm just not convinced there is 5% there to be had. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A packed week and it took two attempts to record. Jim and Ed discuss the win for Gloucester over Bath in the PREM Cup as well as Gloucester-Hartpury maintaining their 100% winning start in the PWR. Rumours galore at Gloucester as news leaked around potential DoR interviews, John Mitchell 'helping' the coaches in an unpaid non consultant role. Meanwhile Russ joins to chat through the weekends International rugby action including a very impressive win for England over the All Blacks. Ed PriceJim HarleyRuss Brookes(Lawrence Landray contributed to the original and now lost recording)Cherry Jam is proud to be sponsored by PGT LLP

What if the real competitive edge isn't talent or strategy… but the inner world you build when no one's watching?Legendary All Blacks mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka joins Andrew May in an exclusive live keynote and Q&A to explore what it truly means to become unstoppable in life, leadership, and high-pressure moments.Gilbert unpacks the thinking behind his new book, why the most important work is on the things no one can take from you, and how Māori concepts, rituals, and emotional control shape resilience. In this episode Andrew and Gilbert talk about:1:15 Gilbert's new book and becoming unstoppable by working on things people can't take away from you.3:45 Building different Māori concepts into the book to reinforce the learning at the end of each chapter.6:30 Building rituals in the locker room of the All Blacks and creating a human library of past legends current players can learn from.12:00 The different teams Gilbert has worked with and could he ever be tempted to work with the Wallabies?14:05 Pressure is a lifestyle and some of Gilbert's experiences with pressure.16:50 Having the right structure and routines are keys to high performance and learning kindness.23:30 What Mike Cron has to say about Gilbert.25:30 Transforming the All Blacks culture after a big loss.27:30 How Gilbert teaches people to control their emotions during a game.33:15 Gilbert's parenting advice, it's you vs you and it's a one size fits one solution.40:40 Finding meaning in the workplace and in a team.44:00 finding issues in individuals vs in teams.You can find Gilbert at his LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/gilbert-enoka-onzm-aa614917Buy a copy of Gilbert's new book: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/become-unstoppable-9781776951192 Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

The ARP crew ask what the fallout will be from the All Blacks' loss to England. Will there be coaching changes and is the game plan fit for purpose?Grand Slam winning Welsh midfielder Hadleigh Parkes joins the crew to talk about NZ's last test of the year and they break down the one that got away for Italy against South Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Elite Rugby Banter, we unpack a weekend of rugby that felt like it was scripted by a mischievous referee with a flair for theatre. The Boks beat Italy, but the real drama was in the card deck — with Eddie Jones still talking about “intent” like it's a legal thriller. KLA ghosted again, Moodie's defence was more interpretive dance than tackle technique, but Dwilly was electric and Manie continued to Manie with reckless charm. Pollard? Somewhere between solid and spectral. If you're not betting on Bok 9s to score, you hate free money. And Rassie's bench moves? Chef's kiss. Across the channel, England stunned the All Blacks and now we're all asking: are they actually good? Is this real? Who's in the top five now — and does anyone agree? BBBB caught some heat, but the real fire was in the discourse. Ireland beat Australia, but only the wrong Aussies shone. Ireland looked better, but was that just because Australia are now a rugby ghost town? Scotland lost to Argentina, and surely Tooney's seat is now lava. Meanwhile, Argentina continue to “prove” they're a top team — despite having done so for five years, three World Cup semis, and wins over basically everyone. Can we retire the “on their day” trope? And yes, Japan played Wales. It's a week of hot takes, cold facts, and rugby chaos — and we're here to stir it all with a crooked referee's whistle and a wink. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

England now have 10 consecutive wins under Steve Borthwick after beating the All Blacks at Twickenham!Join Alan, Gavin, Charlie and Charles for all the fallout to Saturday's win, which was arguably the finest since Borthwick took charge.There is high praise for George Ford after he delivered a player of the match performance. We discuss what he offers this England side and if he is the undoubted first choice at number 10 for the foreseeable future.Away from England, it was a weekend to forget for Scotland. They threw away a 21-point lead at home to Argentina and were booed off by their own fans. Has Gregor Townsend taken them as far as he can?We also take a look at the rest of the weekend's action including a return to form for Ireland ahead of their clash with the Springboks and a first win for Steve Tandy since taking charge of Wales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The All Blacks' loss to England has sparked questions about what went wrong, whether Scott Robertson is the right coach heading toward the next World Cup. 

Big questions are now being asked about the direction of the All Blacks under coach Scott Robertson and his staff after a big defeat to England over the weekend. It is the All Black's third loss this season. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

The All Blacks are doing their best to overcome major disappointment and spark up for their final test of the year. The team arrived in Cardiff from London via bus for the 13th and final match - with a number of changes expected in the side to face the Welsh. Cam Roigard and Beauden Barrett are unlikely to play, although would have expected bench roles at most. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explained further - and unpacked whether Razor should be worried. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, TeaRon is joined by NEW Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews Co-Host Brandon Keaton (BK) as they break down Eddie's influence, revisit his greatest (and not-so-great) films, and share the surprising revelations uncovered in the documentary.When it comes to Hollywood legends, nobody matches the rise, reach, and cultural impact of Eddie Murphy. From stand-up stages to blockbuster franchises, Eddie's 40+ year career is unmatched — and Netflix's new documentary Being Eddie attempts the impossible: capturing the genius, chaos, and brilliance of one of entertainment's most iconic superstars.If you grew up admiring  Eddie... or enjoying about his best movies… this episode is for you.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––About UBIQUITOUS BLACKS REVIEWS:'Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews' is an extension of the Ubiquitous Blacks Podcast where TeaRon (IG: @tearonworld) reviews the latest in Black Movies, TV Shows, and more. These hilariously entertaining reviews are directed at discussing media that appeals to Black/African people around the world in the diaspora.You can watch the episodes on the official YouTube channel, and you can also listen to the full unedited episodes wherever you listen to podcasts.Send us a textSupport the showFollow and Interact With Us: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads

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What does the loss mean for the future of Scott Robertson as coach, and for some of the team's most senior players? RNZ's Glen Larmer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Less than 24 hours after he kicked England to an iconic victory, fly-half George Ford joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole to break down the gameplan that defeated New Zealand's All Blacks in the Autumn Nations Series.

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: The All Blacks lost to England at Twickenham - is it time to question Scott Robertson's leadership? And Kate Hawkesby joins the show to recount some of Mike and Andrew's history playing tennis together. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chris is with Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson to bring you reaction to England's first victory over the All Blacks at home in 13 years. We chat to the superb George Ford who dropped two goals and scored a crucial penalty to help extend their winning run to 10 matches. Is he playing the best rugby of his career? We also hear from Scott Robertson after their Grand Slam hopes were ended and ask where it went wrong for New Zealand. And after only a ninth victory over the All Blacks in 120 years, is this the best win of the Steve Borthwick era?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Wendell H. Marsh (Mohammad VI Polytechnic University) to explore his groundbreaking book Textual Life: Islam, Africa, and the Fate of the Humanities (Columbia University Press, 2025). Marsh takes us deep into the intellectual world of Shaykh Musa Kamara, a towering figure of West African Islamic scholarship, whose bilingual manuscript History of the Blacks becomes a lens for examining colonial disruption, epistemic resistance, and the literary life of African thought. We unpack how Marsh reimagines African Islamic texts not as anthropological artifacts but as living documents of literary and philosophical engagement. From Kamara's struggle to publish in colonial Senegal to the broader implications for postcolonial humanities, this conversation challenges us to rethink what counts as knowledge, who gets to preserve it, and how textual traditions shape futures across continents.

Legendary Rugby World Cup-winning Black Fern and Olympic gold medalist Ruby Tui joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole to try and do the impossible as they rank the top 10 men's players to have donned the famous All Blacks shirt for New Zealand.

The All Blacks face a big test this weekend at Twickenham. Scott Robertson names his side tonight to face England, which is expected to have a few changes to the one that beat Scotland last weekend. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

George Ford has returned to the #10 jersey as England prepare for a collosal Autumn Nations Series matchup against the All Blacks. Meanwhile, Dan Cole and Ben Youngs have enlisted the help of our favourite YouTuber Robbie from  ⁨@SquidgeRugby⁩  for a deep dive into the state of the Wales national rugby team and Ireland's mixed campaign.

Former All Black Nick Evans joins the team to unpack an epic Test weekend! We deep-dive into the Springboks' win over France, and ask… Are the Springboks the greatest side of all time? Plus we have a heavyweight preview of England vs. All Blacks and Hask gives some mind-blowing analysis of how the breakdown will be won and lost. Season 6 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00

The ARP crew break down how the All Blacks got out of jail against Scotland and how England's young stars pose a big threat this weekend.Former England player Brad Shields spins a yarn about Eddie Jones creating life-size card board cutouts of All Blacks before the 2018 test.We get into whether De Jager deserved a full red card and how the Boks scrum dismantled France on their ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Dymock is joined by Gavin Mairs, Charlie Morgan and Charles Richardson to unpack an incident-filled weekend of rugby action!England now have nine wins in a row under Steve Borthwick after seeing off the challenge from Fiji at Twickenham.It was another strong afternoon for Borthwick's 'Pom squad' while Fin Smith played well on his return to the No 10 shirt. We discuss if his performance was enough to earn him a start against the All Blacks on Saturday.Speaking of New Zealand, they edged past Scotland at Murrayfield thanks to some heroics from Damian McKenzie. We take a look at the threat the All Blacks pose and ask if England's favourite tag is justified.Elsewhere, South Africa laid down a serious marker by beating France with 14 men, Italy picked up a major win over Australia and it was a case of new coach, same result for Wales who were thumped by Argentina.Plus, Charles tells us why the bunker system is not fit for purpose and we tackle your questions as usual too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A second-half slump wasn't enough to break the All Black's century-long unbeaten streak against Scotland. Despite a strong start, several yellow cards and a Scottish comeback threatened the All Blacks who scraped their way to victory thanks to a match-winning try from super-sub Damian McKenzie. With Scotland in the rear-view, the team's focus turns to this weekend's test against England in Twickenham. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

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England have now won nine Test matches in a row after they finished strongly to beat Fiji 38-18 in Twickenham and set up a huge meeting with New Zealand next weekend. Chris, Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson react on-the-whistle from the Allianz Stadium, and we are also joined by England's Jamie George and Fiji boss Mick Byrne. How much have England progressed over the past twelve months, and what areas will they need to improve on before next weekend? And who has presented Steve Borthwick with a selection dilemma? We also discuss Scotland's heartbreaking defeat by the All Blacks and ask what lessons Gregor Townend's side can take going forward.

Episode 685: Gabriela brings food into the studio, but it isn't disgusting this time. Brett wants a vocabulary bee. Should you sun your gooch? Hungarian food. B&G tell stories in front of a bunch of hippies or something? Puke tuned out for most of it. Andrew wrestles a trailer on the highway. EBT of TikTok. Is Trump retarded? Is civil war coming? Andrew enjoys wrestlepeas. Brett goes to the dick doctor.

Colm Boohig was joined by former Irish Rugby player Devin Toner as they travel to places with memories of his career in Irish rugby as they dissect Irelands loss to New Zealand and preview they're upcoming clash with Japan. This is with thanks to Renault #RethinkRenault

Pre-order our brand new book Micro-Habits and use code MICROHABITS26 for 25% off before the launch on 1st January. https://hppod.co/472Og7qIn this profound conversation, Gilbert Enoka, the legendary mental skills coach behind the New Zealand All Blacks' success, shares the deeply personal journey that shaped his approach to high performance and the habits he's famous for.Gilbert opens up about the ‘ghosts' from his past that still influence his work, explaining how early deprivation made him acutely sensitive to others' emotional states. This gift allowed him to become an emotional detective, observing subtle cues in athletes before training and meetings to meet unexpressed needs, a skill he calls game-changing.The discussion explores pivotal concepts that transformed the All Blacks, including:Red Head vs. Blue Head thinking: Understanding how survival instincts (red) and rational decision-making (blue) must work together under pressureThe 2007 turning point: How a devastating World Cup loss led to embracing pressure rather than avoiding itSqueeze drills: Deliberately practicing skills under pressure to prepare for critical moments"Better people make better All Blacks": Why character development became central to the team's philosophyThe misunderstood "no dickhead policy": How leaders actually enforce team standardsSweeping the sheds: The true meaning behind this famous ritual of humilityGilbert shares intimate stories about working with legends like Dan Carter and Richie McCaw. This conversation offers rare insight into the human side of elite performance, reminding us that the greatest competitor we face isn't external—it's ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum answer YOUR questions at the AfroTech conference in Houston, Texas. AfroTech is a hub for Black S.T.E.M professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, & visionaries. It was founded in 2016 by Blavity Inc. and aims to inspire future Black leaders within the tech industry where Black professionals are significantly underrepresented. Black workers accounted for just 7.4 percent of the high-tech workforce and 5.7 percent of high-tech managers, despite making up nearly 12 percent of the total U.S. workforce, according to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.