BTG Nation this weeks episode is special! Ep. 11 “EduTainers” features Dr. A H Baker, Native of South London, now in Dubai after living in Saudi Arabia for 15+ years. Dr. Baker converted to Islam in 1990 and, after working in the legal profession for ten years, transferred his focus to community leadership and educational management. Dr. Baker brings the insight of a PhD. holder, Muslim convert, a leader in the Muslim community, a family man, an astute businessman, and a black man from the UK! Also this week we have a gift from our friends at Manscaped!! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code BTGNATION at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Like, Share, and Subscribe! Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_podcast TikTok: @bridginthegap.podcast Check- In: Timestamp-00;00;00;00 Update on week Quick NBA Update London Slang Icebreaker: Timestamp- 8m 20s - 19m Guest Dr. A H Baker: Timestamp- 25m 30s (intro) (29m 15s [starts speaking]) 29m 15s - AHB experiences w racism 33m 40s - Coach mentions his experiences 37m 50s - what did you look to (to cope with mentally) 44m 0s - parallels between football/basketball/American Football 48m - Colin Kaepernick/ Solidarity between black athletes in all sports 53m 40s - Sports + what it does for the youth / how it helps them with life 55m 55s - (AHB) what led you to islam 1h 4m 0s - Ryan talks about how he came to Islam 1h 8m 35s - Coach king asks questions 1h 14m 20s - why Ryan was hesitant coming to Islam (Arabs gatekeeping/does becoming Muslim mean you have to shed your own culture) 1h 23m 30s - coaches questions/misconceptions about Islam 1h 28m 35s - Black Excellence 1h 35m 40s - marriage/family 1h 39m 45s - British food Post Game Wrap-Up: Timestamp- 1h 48m 0s Coach King: Opportunity to grow as a person physically/mentally/spiritually Yates: Trustworthy and reliable people are more valuable than skilled people AHB: Paying homage to our elders / validating ourselves A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach and player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball! The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, and whatever else they want to discuss! Like and Subscribe! Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_podcast TikTok: @bridginthegap.podcast If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

BTG Nation we are back with what may be our best episode yet (At least top 5), Episode 10 "Hood Favorites"! This week we have a special guest, the wordsmith Willie Waze joins us all the way from Australia. We talked about the creation of the intro, the synergy and history behind the connection with the podcast, real Hip-Hop, and more! After a fire discussion the fellas get into what we call "Hood Favorites." Our Hood Favorites are the ones the media doesn't highlight.... the hoopers who really embody what we represent! Tune in! Like, Share, and Subscribe! Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_podcast TikTok: @bridginthegap.podcast Check- In: Timestamp-00;00;00;00 Weekly update 00:00 Guest Willie Waze: Timestamp- 2m 50s - 54m 56s NBA Check In: 55:00 Hood Favorites: Timestamp- 59m Post Game Wrap-Up: Timestamp- 1h 24m 30s A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach and player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball! The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, and whatever else they want to discuss! Like and Subscribe! Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_podcast TikTok: @bridginthegap.podcast If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

BTG NATION WE’RE BACK!!! We make our 2022 debut with a new high energy intro by the wordsmith Willie Waze, an artist hailing from Alexandria, VA now sharing his art in Australia. After a nice break, the fellas had time to regroup and recharge! This episode highlights stories from the winter break, NBA check-in, Klay/Kyrie returning, the showstopper Antonio Brown, and more! Time Stamps: Check- In: Timestamp-00;00;00;00 1. New Year Update 00:07:05 1. Discuss Break 2. New Year Goals 3. King Zipline 4. Managing Covid for another year 2. NBA Check In: (00:16:45) 1. Grizzlies Win Streak (9 and counting) 2. Demar Derozan and the bulls 3. The 10 days going out. 1. Lance Stephenson!! Born Ready gets sign for the season 4. Trade Deadline Approaching 1. Jerami Grant wanted by Lakers,Knicks, Wiz, and Blazers 2. Tobias on the Trade Block 5. Perkins Called Out Celtics… again 6. Philly on a quiet win streak Embiid avg 30 and 10 7. Lakers Small 4 game win streak… still struggling 8. Should Portland Shut Down Dame for the season? Kyrie/Klay Back: Timestamp- 00:53:50 Antonio Brown: Timestamp- 01:05:41;06 Post Game Wrap-Up 01:20:30 A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach and player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball! The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, and whatever else they want to discuss! Like and Subscribe! Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_podcast TikTok: @bridginthegap.podcast If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

BTG Nation we're back with the final episode before heading into 2022, Season 2 Ep. 8 "Love is Not Enough"! This week we continue in the transparency route and share some personal milestones! The Young OG talks about Marriage and maturing as a man... and we end the year with a surprising story from the OG! Timestamps: * Check In: 00:02:15 * HMD Update * Reflection on 2021 * NBA check IN: 00:06:31 * KD MVP campaign * Zion smh * Kyrie and a possible return? * Covid impact * MORE! * Love is Not Enough: 00:37:56 * Journey to marriage * Lessons learned for OG's * Self-awareness in relationships * Foundational Understanding in Relationships *Story Time w/ OG 01:31:00 * Post Game Wrap Up: 01:38:28 A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach and player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball! The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, and whatever else they want to discuss! Like and Subscribe! Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_ If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

This weeks episode is fashionably late but The Bridgin' The Gap Podcast crew dropped us an episode full of gems!! Episode 7 "Sweat Equity" turns down a different avenue. The OG and Young OG break down what it is like to be entrepreneurs, NBA Check-In, Self-awareness, and More!! Timestamps: * Check In: 00:01:15 * HMD Update * UAE celebrating 50 years as a nation! * NBA check IN: 00:07:20 * KD deserving more credit * CP3 needs some MVP nods? * Possible trades * Klay’s return * Wall to BK?! * Let’s talk business: 00:21:45 * Transparent look at entrepreneurship * OG talks about his losses and lessons * Self-awareness * Foundation building * Small businesses essential to community building * Post Game Wrap Up: 01:40:18 A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach and player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball! The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, and whatever else they want to discuss! Like and Subscribe! Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_ If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

The Bridgin' The Gap Podcast crew is back for Episode 6 "A LiL Siddity" features an update on Hoop Mountain Dubai, a debate on fast food, NBA Check In, the story behind trades, and the truth behind playing basketball overseas! Time Stamps: Check In: 00;02:25 Tailgating 00;10;20 NBA Check IN: 00;12;35 Phoenix Win Streak Bucks Signing Boogie Isaiah Thomas Leading TEAM USA John Wall saga continues How do trades happen? 00;29;00 The Journey Overseas 00;39;08 Style of Play Cultural Differences Myths What to look out for Post Game Wrap Up 01;24;04 A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach and player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball! The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, and whatever else they want to discuss! Like and Subscribe! Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_ If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

The Bridgin' The Gap Podcast crew is back for Episode 5 "Pristine" featuring a call in from a friend of the show! Devoted Warriors fan and mentee of the OG, "TJ", called in to defend Steph Curry and his warriors. The OG and Yates also discuss Enes Kanter, LeBron "Scuffle", NBA updates, Giannis Most Dominant ever?? Time Stamps: Check In: 00;02;55 Friend of the Show "TJ" Calls in to debate about the Warriors and Wiggins?!: 00;05;42 Media Setting the Table for Bron GOAT run?: 00;26;41 NBA Check IN: 00;28;29 Michael Porter JR.....Bad Investment?? 00;33;33 Giannis MOST DOMINANT EVER? 00;42;42 Enes Kanter Stepping out of line 00;47;09 Lebron "Scuffle" and Vogel on the Hot Seat! 00;53;02 Post Game Wrap Up 01;17;51 A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach and player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball! The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, and whatever else they want to discuss! Like and Subscribe! Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_ If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

The Bridgin' The Gap Podcast crew is back for Episode 4 “We See You Scottie” sharing an update on their basketball brand Hoop Mountain Dubai, discussing the best teams in the NBA, MVP Race, Scottie Pippen, College Basketball being back, do colleges prepare athletes for post grad, the responsibility of coaches, and more! Time Stamps: Check In: 00;06;48 HoopStar Shootout: 00;12;27 NBA Check-In: 00;16;01 -No Love For the Wizkids? -MVP Race -Warriors real deal? Scottie Pippen.....Trippin 00;23;30 Why is Luke Walton still a coach 00;29;00 College Basketball is Byke! 00;36;30 Do Colleges Truly prepare athletes for life after college? What is the role of a coach 00;41;15 Coaches who are front runners. Winning without great players 01:07:10 Locker Room Justice 01;24;00 Post Game Wrap Up 01;31;35 A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach and player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball! The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, and whatever else they want to discuss! Like and Subscribe! Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_ If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

This week on the Bridgin' The Gap Podcast, Episode 3 “You Can’t Hide” we have a special guest in DMV Legend Coach Cornell Jones! An OG for both Yates and King! This episode is full of GEMS! Talking NBA Updates, KD vs. Bird, Coaching Adjustments in the 3pt. era, Real Hooper Habits, and more! Time Stamps: Check- In: 00;01;30;00 NBA Update: 00;09;11;00 KD vs. Bird: 00;29;40;10 Coach Cornell Jone Calls IN: 00;41;03;18 On Court Scheming Adjustments: 01;00;17;07 Post Game Wrap Up: 01;22;03;10 A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach and player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball! The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, and whatever else they want to discuss! Like and Subscribe! Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_ If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!

This week on the Bridgin' The Gap Podcast, Episode 2 "Lil Penny" features a debate about the new era of talent in the NBA, Coaching and the Sacrifices for Greatness, and stories about the most memorable coaching blowups we've experienced! Time Stamps: Check- In: 00;01;30;00 NBA New Era: 00;20;43;15 Coaching and Sacrifices for Greatness: 01;00;09;25 Coaching Blow-Ups: 01;14;36;25 A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach and player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball! The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, and whatever else they want to discuss! Like and Subscribe! Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_ If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!