Bridgin' The Gap

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Ep. 11 "Where are we going?"

Ryan Yates — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 11:30:00 +0400

BTG Nation it has been awhile since we’ve tapped in! After a brief recharge the crew is back with Season 4 Episode 11 “Where are we going?” Dj Lee gets us rocking with a new high energy mix you can’t miss!

After the mix we discuss where we think the NBA is going, Adam Silver’s comments of youth basketball, NBA updates, & more!

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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 & 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, & whatever else they want to discuss!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Episode 10 “Commit to Teaching”

Ryan Yates — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:15:00 +0400

BTG Nation Season 4 Episode 10 “Commit to Teaching” kicks off a vibe perfect for the Dubai winter weather! DJ Lee brings us a dope Timbo inspired mix!

After the mix we discuss parents roles in young athletes lives, the future of basketball, the narrative of international players being “better”, expectations from a great program, & much more!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Episode 9 “Motion in Real Life”

Ryan Yates — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:15:00 +0400

BTG Nation Season 4 Episode 9 “Motion in Real Life” kicks off the new year with a mix from Dj Lee Bueller featuring Fab & Jadakiss! From there we go on to respond to a few comments, discuss reviving the culture, the Goat debate, and so much more!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Episode 8 “You Always Have a Choice”

Ryan Yates — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:30:00 +0400

BTG Nation Season 4 Episode 8 “You Always Have a Choice” features a vibe perfect for bringing the new year! Dj Lee Bueller drops a mix with a blend of present and past!

This crew ends the year with a reflection on choices & the past, the goals for the year ahead, & the power of faith!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Ep. 7 “The Suit Conversation”

Ryan Yates — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +0400

BTG Nation Season 4 Episode 7 “The Suit Conversation” features a smooth RnB mix from Dj Lee Bueller that will serve as lesson for the young audience out there!

This week we give a lesson to our young intern on how to prepare for the business world, starting with a tutorial on business attire! From there we move on to discuss some new attractions in the UAE, Tyler Perry’s Documentary, & More!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Ep. 6 “Close to Home”

Ryan Yates — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0400

BTG Nation Season 4 Episode 6 “Close to Home” features a special mix from Dj Lee Bueller that features Ryan’s college teammate/roommate Richmond’s own Monday Night & Lee’s artist Big Rucks!

This week we give an update on the growth of Hoop Mountain Dubai and where we are headed next, a reflection on some local UAE news, climate change impact, new technology, & MORE!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Ep. 5 “Heavy on My Heart”

Ryan Yates — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:15:00 +0400

BTG Nation Season 4 Episode 5 “Heavy on My Heart” features another fire mix with a new from Dj Lee Bueller that pays homage to Virginia’s finest Pharrell!!! PURE HEAT THAT YOU CAN’T MISS!!

This week we discuss entitlement amongst young athletes, adjustments needed with referees in the NBA, & has scoring become too easy in the NBA?

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Ep. 4 "Peace Leads to Prosperity"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:30:00 +0400

BTG Nation Season 4 Episode 4 “Peace Leads to Prosperity” features another fire mix with a new age twist from Dj Lee Bueller. This week we bring back “King’s Corner Story Time” from Season 1. We give a young bachelor relationship advice after he shares a story about a crazy Ex! After story time we get into our basketball update & more!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Ep. 3 "Moral of the Story"

Ryan Yates — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:45:00 +0400

BTG Nation Season 4 Episode 3 “Moral of the Story” features another fire mix from Dj Lee Bueller and an update on Hoop Mountain Dubai, NBA news, a message for student athletes, a response to IG comments, & more!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Episode 2 “Transparency”

Ryan Yates — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:45:00 +0400

BTG Nation Season 4 Episode 2 “Transparency” features another fire mix from Dj Lee Bueller and a discussion about sports in Las Vegas, Building Confidence in Players, NBA expectations, & more!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Ep. 1 "Set The Tone"

Ryan Yates — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 17:15:00 +0400

BTG Nation we are BACK!!!!! Season 4 Episode 1 "Set The Tone" starts off with a mix from Dj Lee Bueller that will set the tone for the entire season! After the mix the crew discusses the upcoming NBA Season, Coach Prime's impact on college football, the importance of mentorship, & more!

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Bridgin The Gap Podcast Season 3. Ep. 26 "Reflections"

Ryan Yates — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:00:00 +0400

BTG Nation the fellas bring you the SEASON 3 FINALE "Reflections." Season 3 Ep. 26 “Reflections” starts off with an old school party mix from our guy Dj Lee Bueller that'll set the tone for the rest of your week!

After the mix the crew discuss some of the latest headlines in basketball, importance of investing in yourself, & reflections on the ups & downs of business this year!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 25 “Sounds Like Brunch”

Ryan Yates — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:45:00 +0400

BTG Nation the crew is back with Season 3 Ep. 25 “Sounds Like Brunch”! BTG Nation we have reached episode 75 of the show!! In honor of the milestone we are dropping TWO mixes from Dj Lee Bueller. To start the pod we jump right into a Reggae vibe & to close out the podcast with rock with an Afrobeats mix featuring an early candidate for song of the summer!!!

After the music mix the fellas sing praises for the new NBA Champs & the Joker, NBA News, being specific with your wants, how to grow and learn as a coach & trainer, and making the most of your opportunities.

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 24 “Moment of Clarity”

Ryan Yates — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:30:00 +0400

BTG Nation the crew is back with Season 3 Ep. 24 “Moment of Clarity”! This week DJ Lee Bueller brings some old school west coast energy for the BTG mix exclusively for the audio listeners!

After the music mix the fellas talk NBA Finals update, NBA coaching changes, Shannon Sharpe, & a moment of clarity segment!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 23 “Cookout Season”

Ryan Yates — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 18:45:00 +0400

BTG Nation Season 3 Ep. 23 “Cookout Season” is here! This week DJ Lee Bueller drops a mix inspired by Kool G Rap exclusively for the audio listeners!

After the music mix the fellas talk NBA Finals, cookout season deep dive, summer memories, and a crucial question to ask yourself!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 22 “Learning Through Struggles”

Ryan Yates — Fri, 26 May 2023 22:00:00 +0400

BTG Nation Season 3 Ep. 22 “Learning Through Struggles” is here! The crew follows up last weeks music mix with a special feature from DJ Lee Bueller who sets the tone for the spring/summer energy! Exclusively for the audio listeners!

After the music mix the fellas talk NBA playoffs, Melo retiring, what it means to make adjustments, & more!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 21 "Calculated Decisions"

Ryan Yates — Sat, 20 May 2023 01:15:00 +0400

BTG Nation we are back with a special guest episode Season 3 Ep. 21 "Calculated Decisions" featuring Culture Shifter and Entrepreneur Berto Brown! Berto brings his Philly energy to the Pod as we discuss his upbringing, his time in the UAE as an educator, Audio Swim which is latest business endeavor, Hip Hop University, & more!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 20 "Starring in Your Role"

Ryan Yates — Sun, 14 May 2023 01:00:00 +0400

BTG Nation we are back after a brief break! Tune in for Season 3 Ep. 20 “Starring in Your Role” as the fellas discuss some of the craziest things they’ve seen on the road in the UAE, what caused the short hiatus, a NBA update, & more!!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 19 "The Majlis Hours"

Ryan Yates — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 13:30:00 +0400

BTG Nation we are back this week with Season 3 Ep. 19 “The Majlis Hours” featuring Anisa Ismail. Ismail is a Digital Wellbeing Specialist, Online TV Host, Author, & Social Impact Entrepreneur.

Tune in as the crew discusses the long term issues with screen addiction for youth, parenting, entrepreneurship, and so much more!!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 18 "Soft Cookies"

Ryan Yates — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0400

BTG Nation the crew is back just before jetting off for spring break! Tune in as the discussion centers around Caitlin Clark the College Goat?!, a DMV Sports LEGEND, NBA needing rivalries, & more!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 17 "We Gotta Educate"

Ryan Yates — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:30:00 +0400

BTG Nation tune as for Episode 17 "We Gotta Educate" as the crew talks NCAA Tourney, The OG's experience against the Fab 5, & the importance of continuing to learn and grow.

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 16 "Welcome to Jamaica" w/ Fahda Romie

Ryan Yates — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:15:00 +0400

BTG Nation the crew is on a real hot streak this month! The BTG crew is now highlighting the people of Dubai starting with our love for music and food. Special guest Fahda Romie is the best Jamaican Cuisine Chef in Dubai and an rising star in the Dubai music scene.

Tune in as the Jamaica native discusses growing up in Jamaica, his aspirations as a chef, and his future as a musician! Fahda Romie also brings an unreleased track to the BTG set!!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 15 "Pain is Part of the Game"

Ryan Yates — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 23:45:00 +0400

BTG Nation the crew is back with an extremely special guest! Tune in to Season 3 Ep. 15 “Pain is Part of the Game” with Coach Roland Houston of the NBA Academy Africa. The crew chops it up about the future of big men, mentorship, Ja Morant, and more!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 14 "Mr. Sensitive"

Ryan Yates — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +0400

BTG Nation the duo is back with Episode 14 "Mr. Sensitive." Tune in as the crew discusses All Star improvements, Jay Will being sensitive, process of winning, and driving in Dubai....AGAIN!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 13 "Still Workin"

Ryan Yates — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 22:45:00 +0400

BTG Nation the duo is back with Episode 13 "Still Workin". Tune in as the crew discusses NBA All Star Weekend, NBA Trades, AAU Basketball, New Mexico State Basketball Scandal, & more!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 12 "Unlearn"

Ryan Yates — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 01:15:00 +0400

BTG Nation the duo is back after a LONG work week! This week Episode 12, "Unlearn", features discussions about missing business with friends, a NBA update, the dangers of missing opportunities and more!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 11 "The Learning Curve"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0400

BTG Nation the duo is back with their first episode together of 2023! Season 3 Episode 11 "The Learning Curve" features a topic sent in from BTG Nation, film breakdown & recruiting advice, Georgetown basketball struggles, Expat Financial advice, & more!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 10 "The Delivery Room"

Ryan Yates — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:15:00 +0400

BTG Nation Season 3 Episode 10 "The Delivery Room" is here! With the OG out globetrotting for the break, the Young OG called in reinforcements for this episode! Tune in as Yates' wife, Jamila, joins the crew to discuss growing up in the UAE, pregnancy, marriage, and more!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 9 "Pick Up Pull Up" W/ Ken Smith III

Ryan Yates — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:15:00 +0400

BTG Nation Season 3 Episode 9 "Pick Up Pull Up" is here with special guest Ken Smith III! Tune in as the crew talks with the 11 year pro about his time as professional, his vision for post basketball, growing up in the Chi, and more!!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 8 “Be Honest"

Ryan Yates — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0400

BTG Nation Season 3 Episode 8 "Be Honest" is here! Tune in as the crew discusses what it's like going to JUCO, NBA update, and being honest with yourself!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 7 "Discipline Equals Freedom"

Ryan Yates — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 18:30:00 +0400

BTG Nation Season 3 Episode 7 "Discipline Equals Freedom" with special guest Coach Ivan Thomas, assistant coach for the men’s basketball program at Providence. We talked his future in coaching, his gift as a motivator, Deion Sanders moving up, & more! You don’t want to miss this one!!!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 6 "No Guarantees"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:45:00 +0400

BTG Nation we are back with Episode 6 “No Guarantees” discussing misconceptions of the middle east, life as a parent, teaching kids to be winners, and more!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 5 "Leadership"

Ryan Yates — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:45:00 +0400

BTG Nation after a brief hiatus we are back! Episode 5 "Leadership" is brought to you live from Abu Dhabi! The crew took the show on the road as Hoop Mountain Dubai assisted in directing the World School Games Basketball tournament in partnership with Gulf Youth Sport & World School Games Events.

Tune in as the crew discusses the future of sporting events in the GCC with special guests from Gulf Youth Sport as well as a candid discussion about leadership and motivation techniques as a coach.

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 4 "Failing Forward"

Ryan Yates — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 16:30:00 +0400

BTG Nation Episode 4 "Failing Forward" features a few different voices. The OG had to handle some business back in the US, but Yates was able to phone a few friends to keep the party going! Tune in as the special guests talk failing forward, collegiate athletics, and so much more!

This Episode features guests: Lisa Houston and Jered Lyons

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 3 "Rewriting the Past"

Ryan Yates — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 06:45:00 +0400

BTG Nation we're back with episode 3 "Rewriting the Past". The crew jumps in on the NBA debate as the greatest sports league on earth has restarted. The crew also share thoughts on the AND1 legacy, the impact street ball had on the previous generations of hoopers, and rewriting the past!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 2 "French Cat"

Ryan Yates — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:45:00 +0400

BTG Nation we caught our stride with this one! Tap into Episode 2 "French Cat" as the crew talks Draymond & Poole, NIL endorsements, Handling Bad Better, NBA in Abu Dhabi, and more!!!!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 1 "I Blame Kanye"

Ryan Yates — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:15:00 +0400

BTG Nation we're back!!! It has been a long 3 months but the crew is back ready to drop game! The BTG crew chimes in on everything from Udoka, Brett Favre, Antonio Brown, and a preview to the NBA season!

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Season 2 Finale The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 23 “Life Coach"

Ryan Yates — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0400

SEASON FINALE!!!!!! BTG Nation this has been another great journey! From day one to now.... it has been nothing but growth, laughs, and gems!! Here we are presenting Episode 23 “Life Coach" where we offer some guidance outside of sports!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 22 “The Ones They Don't Know"

Ryan Yates — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 17:15:00 +0400

BTG Nation we are back in action!! Episode 22 “The Ones They Don't Know" is the second of three parts we'll be sharing over the next few days. This segment is for educational purposes!! Too often we neglect the past and the knowledge we can gain from studying the game! This series is dedicated to the late great Elgin Baylor!!

Tune in as we discuss what made him great, and check out the special update we got from an OG who has first hand memories from the Elgin Baylor era!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 21 “All Hoops"

Ryan Yates — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0400

BTG Nation we are back in action!! Episode 21 "All Hoops" is the first of three parts we'll be sharing over the next few days. This segment is only focusing on basketball news, wild takes, and our reflection on the NBA playoffs/Finals Prediction!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 20 "On & Coppin" Pt. Two

Ryan Yates — Sat, 07 May 2022 16:00:00 +0400

BTG Nation WE'RE BACK!!!! Episode 20 "On & Coppin" part two is here! This episode was recorded on the fly during what was scheduled to be our Ramadan break, but we got another legendary crew together to talk hoops! This time we have one of the most respected coaches in college basketball history in Coach Dick Brown! Tune in to hear from Coach Brown and a host of other Coppin State legends!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 19 "Trial & Era" Ft. Leon Bowen

Ryan Yates — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:15:00 +0400

BTG Nation Ep. 19 “Trial & Era" Ft. Leon Bowen is here! This week the Young OG calls on an old friend to share some insight on his music prowess & a new partnership with the podcast! Special guest Leon Bowen of Nvizion Worldwide drops in to share stories of growing up in Queens, influence of Music on his life, and how he & the Young OG linked up!

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Bridgin’ The Gap Podcast Season 2 Episode 18 "On & Coppin" Pt. 1

Ryan Yates — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:30:00 +0400

BTG Nation Episode 18 “On & Coppin” part one is here! This week we are joined by OG's former Coppin State teammates! The crew gets together to discuss the recent documentary released about their historic NCAA Tourney upset, what JK was like as a teammate, all that it takes to be a coach, & more!

"On & Coppin chronicles the challenges faced by then head coach Ron “Fang” Mitchell, in his attempt to recruit athletes to a Division I program with no facilities and located on a campus in the midst of crime-ridden West Baltimore, Md. On March 14, 1997 in the face of adversity, Coach Mitchell and his Coppin State Eagles, defied the odds and made history by becoming only the third No. 15 seed to defeat a No. 2 seed in the opening round."

*WARNING EXPLICIT LANGUAGE*

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Bridgin’ The Gap Podcast Season 2 Episode 17 "Hammer Lane" Ft. Ma Dukes!

Ryan Yates — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:15:00 +0400

BTG Nation Episode 17 “Hammer Lane” featuring a special call from the Young OG's mom is here!! The fellas talk about the recent outbreak of high scoring in the league, what it's like driving in Dubai, how parents can spoil experiences, & more!!

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Check-in:

Traffic in Dubai!
Scoring Inflation
KAT drops 60, grabs 17 rebounds in Wolves' win
Happy returns: Green sparks Curry's birthday 47
Nets fined $50K for letting Kyrie in locker room

Parents spoiling experiences: Timestamp

Young OG's Mom calls in

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Bridgin’ The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 16 "Creating Narratives"

Ryan Yates — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 23:45:00 +0400

BTG Nation Episode 16 “Creating Narratives” is here! After slight mid-season break to celebrate the Young OG's 30th Birthday the crew is back! Tune in to hear what the fellas have to say about Steph not being held accountable, the media creating narratives, how tech is crippling our youth, & much more!

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Check- In: Timestamp-00:07:15

1. Past week update 07:15

2. NBA Check In

3. Russ “Media playing with his name”

4. Steph curry slump but no media coverage

5. 50 pieces around the league (JA, Bron, Tatum)

6. Celtics and Mavs playing well. S/O coaches

7. Minnesota in the playoffs

8. March Madness 39:48

9. Brittney Griner facing 10 years in Russia 43:20

10. Coach K losing in Duke finale. Another issue during end game walk through 46:38

Technology is cool but......? : Timestamp- 57:25

Post Game Wrap-Up: Timestamp-57:45

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 15 "Outside Influences"

Ryan Yates — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:10:00 +0400

BTG Nation Episode 15 “Outside Influences” is here! Post NBA All-Star Break, the fellas discuss the latest in NBA news; Is Lebron putting the Lakers on notice?, Is Bronny ready for the league?, Nets making moves, NBA GM's need to be held accountable, & more. OG breaks down Juwan Howard's altercation a coaching perspective. The fellas end the pod sharing their personal struggles as a player and the effects of parenthood in this era & how the children may be getting led astray!

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Check- In: Timestamp-00:00:00:00-00:03:15

NBA Check-in: Timestamp- 00:03:23

All Star Recap
Is Bronny Ready?
Bron Putting Lakers on Notice?
Loyalty vs. Business
NBA GM's need to be held accountable
Dragic to Nets
CP3 Out

Juwan Howard Altercation:Timestamp- 00:24:49

Our Biggest Struggles as Players: Timestamp-00:33:12

ParentHood Timestamp-01:05:01

Post Game Wrap Up: Timestamp-01:19:10

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 14 "Where's Your Pride?"

Ryan Yates — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:15:00 +0400

BTG Nation Episode 14 “Where’s Your Pride?” is here! The NBA trade deadline gave us more than enough to talk about. See what the crew had to see about the trades and the outlook for the rest of the season. Also, does the older generation not know basketball? Well that’s what these “Social Media Basketball Guru’s” are saying. We check them and set the record straight for the true hoopers!

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Check- In: Timestamp-00;12;15;00

Update on week 07:56

NBA Check-in: Timestamp- 00;18;15;00

Harden & Kyrie beef
Harden not accepting culture KD was building
The Trade and expectations. How it fits and works
Do we believe in Nash?
Trading AD
Who are your favorites to win it all now?
Tyreke Evans reinstated after two year drug ban

“The older generation doesn’t know basketball” :Timestamp- 00;55;30;00

Basketball needs to grow and get better. What coaches need to make that happen.
Can you still learn from watching the NBA?
New Era not being skilled. What it truly means to be skilled.
Athleticism not being a skill
People always being athletic. Just no cameras

Post Game Wrap-Up: Timestamp-01;05;40;00

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 13 "Who Raised Y'all?"

Ryan Yates — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0400

BTG Nation we're here for Episode 13 "Who Raised Y'all?" The NBA trade deadline is here which means the league is given us more than enough headlines to discuss! This week's episode is centered around the action in the league and what it means for the future of the game!

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Check- In: Timestamp-00;00;00;00

NBA Check-in: Timestamp- 00;07;55;00

Post Game Wrap-Up: Timestamp-00;55;40;00

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 12 "Aging Gracefully"

Ryan Yates — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:30:00 +0400

BTG Nation we’re back with the first episode of the month Episode 12 "Aging Gracefully! This week King and Yates kick back after last week's heavy episode with their special guest Dr. A H Baker.

This episode dives into some NFL topics, get back on track with a NBA review, and discuss what it's like to "Age Gracefully!" As always tune in, let us know what you think and share with a friend!

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Check- In: Timestamp-00;09;20;00

Update on week

Tom Brady Retires or Did he?

Bengals Vs. Rams in Superbowl

Joe Burrows giving Joe “Hollywood” Naismath vibes

Josh McDaniels new Raiders coach

NBA BreakDown: Timestamp- 00;20;00;00

All Star Breakdown:

Eastern Conference Starters: Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, Trae Young, DeMar DeRozan

Western conference starters: LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Andrew Wiggins, Stephen Curry, Ja Morant

Devin Booker Most Disrespected Superstar?

JA, Luka, LaMelo, or Trae for the next 10?

Lebron out longer than expected.

Sixers not trading Simmons until the offseason. Harden the target?

Anthony Edwards “In Five Years I want to be the face of the league and have a couple MVPs”

Wizards teammates making statements saying “They want Dinwiddie… he’s a shell of himself…”

Joe Ingles out for the season with torn ACL

Aging Gracefully:Timestamp- 00;45;35;00

Post Game Wrap-Up: Timestamp-01;00;00;00

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 11 “EduTainers” Featuring Dr. A H Baker

Ryan Yates — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:30:00 +0400

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!

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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

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 10 “Hood Favorites”

Ryan Yates — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:30:00 +0400

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, & 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!

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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

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 9 “Pit Not The Palace”

Ryan Yates — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:15:00 +0400

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, & 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 & counting)

2. Demar Derozan & 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, & Blazers

2. Tobias on the Trade Block

5. Perkins Called Out Celtics… again

6. Philly on a quiet win streak Embiid avg 30 & 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

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 8 "Love is Not Enough"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:30:00 +0400

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 & maturing as a man... & 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

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Bridgin' The Podcast Season 2 Ep. 7 "Sweat Equity"

Ryan Yates — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:30:00 +0400

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 & Young OG break down what it is like to be entrepreneurs, NBA Check-In, Self-awareness, & 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

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 6 “A LiL Siddity”

Ryan Yates — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:45:00 +0400

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

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 5 "Pristine"

Ryan Yates — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0400

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 & 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" & Vogel on the Hot Seat! 00;53;02

Post Game Wrap Up 01;17;51

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 4 "We See You Scottie"

Ryan Yates — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0400

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

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 3 “You Can’t Hide”

Ryan Yates — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0400

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 & King! This episode is full of GEMS! Talking NBA Updates, KD vs. Bird, Coaching Adjustments in the 3pt. era, Real Hooper Habits, & 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

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 2 "Lil Penny"

Ryan Yates — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:30:00 +0400

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 & 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 & Sacrifices for Greatness: 01;00;09;25

Coaching Blow-Ups: 01;14;36;25

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 1 "Hidden Talent"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:30:00 +0400

WE'RE BACK!!! After a few months off checking in with family, handling business, and living life.... the crew is back for Season 2!

In the first episode King and Yates tackle the NBA offseason drama, NBA top 75 list, and some disturbing news about one of the most prestigious HBCU's. This season is full of new energy and surprises!

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Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 27 "Trust The Work"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

SEASON FINALLLEE!!!! Episode 27 rounds out our first season of this podcast journey & what an episode it is! The OG and Young OG talk about their CRAZY journey that brought them to be business partners in Dubai! You don't want to miss this one so tap in!!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

US Expats in Dubai!

A relationship that started over a decade ago has blossomed into family and now business partners. Follow the journey of these two and listen as the older and younger generation finally sit and hash it out!

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

NBA News - 00:09:42

Our Journey - 00:22:24

Post Game wrap up - 01:32:45

Bridgin The Gap Podcast Episode 26 "Free Dame"

Ryan Yates — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

Episode 26 is here!! This week The OG and Young OG talk about Steph Curry, Young guys in the Playoffs and what the Playoff picture is looking like right now. And is traditional media phasing out?

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

US Expats in Dubai!

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

Steph Curry - 00:08:33

Young guys in the playoffs - 00:47:59

Playoff predictions - 01:10:52

Players in the media - 01:17:47

Post Game wrap up - 01:29:30

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 25 "Color Commentary"

Ryan Yates — Sun, 30 May 2021 05:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

Episode 25 "Color Commentary" is here! The fellas talk playoffs, play by play announcers, and more! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE!!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

KOBE - 00:10:45

Post Game wrap up - 01:29:30

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 24 "Thank You Kobe"

Ryan Yates — Mon, 24 May 2021 09:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

This week we used episode 24 to pay tribute to the late GREAT Kobe "Bean" Bryant. The OG and Young OG remember Kobe's career and highlights through the years. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE!!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

KOBE - 00:10:45

Post Game wrap up - 01:29:30

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 23 "Playas Mess Up Too!"

Ryan Yates — Thu, 13 May 2021 19:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

After clearing the air & catching up with current NBA news, the fellas breakdown what it means to have High IQ, what that does for your game, RESPECT, & HBCU's. This episode is fire so be sure to tune in!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

NBA news - 00:02:26

What it means to have High IQ - 00:19:35

Let's talk respect - 00:36:02

HBCU's - 00:46:03

Post Game wrap up - 00:57:47

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 22 "Back From The Dead"

Ryan Yates — Tue, 04 May 2021 18:30:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

The Young OG is back in full swing! He & the OG get right back to it this week. They talk about news in the NBA and then talk about Best Hoop cities and what the criteria is for that title and also talk about what's changed about the summer bump. The debates get heated, so tap in!!

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

NBA news - 00:15:50

Best Hoop Cities/Criteria for it - 00:43:38

Post Game wrap up - 01:08:49

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 21 "Spider Webb"

Ryan Yates — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

This week's episode debuts a new segment that is FIRE, "Story Time" with King. The OG shares one of his many stories with us, but not before the crew talks about some important things such as Training kids in two aspects... giving them what they need to play now but also developing them so they can expand their game later, they also talk about a few players that should not be forgotten. This is a fun one so don't miss it!!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

NBA news - 00:18:36

Train kids in two aspects - 00:24:53

The ones you can't forget - 00:39:10

"Story Time" with King - 00:54:20

Post game wrap up - 01:05:49

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 20 "Last Chance U"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

This episode is a fun one with the OG and Young OG starting off with a little NBA news & some "Truth", then moving on to talk about the Netflix series Last Chance U: Basketball, where they discuss the experiences they felt and the parallels between the show and their experiences. They then touch on topics like the Transfer Portal and Picking a College. So tap in!!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

NBA news - 00:07:27

Last Chance U - 00:40:16

Transfer Portal - 01:01:00

Picking a college - 01:11:05

Post game wrap up - 01:35:45

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 19 "Gotta Feed The Wolves" w/ Tierra Ruffin-Pratt

Ryan Yates — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 22:15:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

This episode we open the platform up to a very special guest, LA Sparks Guard & Hometown Hero Tierra Ruffin-Pratt. There's really nothing else left to say! Tune in!!

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

Ice breaker - 00:14:23

Women's Basketball Appreciation - 00:43:07

How do you miss out on JA?? - 01:40:46

Mid Range Appreciation - 01:49:14

Post game wrap up - 01:55:57

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 18 "Sticking to Your Vision"

Ryan Yates — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 23:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

This week the OG and the Young OG talk about whether or not the game is suffering, sticking to a vision, and having a chip on your shoulder! It gets intense this week so don't miss it!!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

NBA News - 00:11:36

Is the game suffering - 00:45:48

Sticking to a vision - 01:06:11

Having a chip on your shoulder - 01:14:23

Post game wrap up - 01:21:58

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 17 "Post Cereal"

Ryan Yates — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

Episode 17 "Post Cereal" is here! The OG & Young OG get into their favorite All Star Game moments, an Indiana Basketball High School Legend, & getting out coached. Check in!!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

NBA talk - 00:10:22

NBA All star games - 00:21:42

Damon Bailey - 00:40:30

Getting out Coached - 00:52:35

Post game wrap up - 01:16:27

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 16 "Simplify The Game"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

Episode 16 "Simplify Game" is our first video episode and it's a good one! This week the OG and Young OG talk about some current events in the basketball atmosphere before moving on to talking about pre-game rituals, whether or not the shot clock should be adapted at the grassroots level, and finally wrapping it up with a discussion on simplifying the game!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more! | Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

NBA talk - 00:09:08

Chewing gum while hooping/little rituals you had before playing - 00:51:07

Should the shot clock be adapted at the grassroots level - 01:00:20

Simplify the game - 01:07:11

Post game wrap up - 01:17:53

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 15 "Magic City Snowbears"

Ryan Yates — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

This week Episode 15 "Magic City Snowbears" of the Pod takes a cultural shift as the Young OG and OG breakdown their Top 10 basketball movies! They also check in with news from the NBA and talk about what they miss about hooping. Don't miss it!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more!| Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

NBA talk - 00:11:40

Top 10 Basketball movies - 00:28:25

Things you miss about hooping - 01:12:18

Post game wrap up - 01:18:44

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 14 "B-Ball's Best Kept Secret"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

The pod is back with Episode 14 "B-ball's Best Kept Secret" discussing fans & their role in sports, Basketball & Hip-Hop, knowing your limits, & more! *See who the OG's think NBA legends compare to in Hip Hop!!*

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more!| Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

NBA Talk - 00:03:37

Fans and their role in basketball - 00:21:05

Basketball and Hip Hop - 00:38:40

Knowing your limits and seeking assistance - 01:15:19

Post game wrap up - 01:21:42

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 13 "We Talkin' Bout Influence?!"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

On this week's episode of "Bridgin' The Gap", the OG & the Young OG pay tribute to some fallen legends, the lighten the mood with a game of "This or That" which leads to a HEATED debate about basketballs Most Influential Players, & more! Check in!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more!| Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

Kobe Tribute - 00:11:48

This or That - 00:23:40

Most influential Players - 00:46:45

Players who had the best college and pro careers - 01:08:53

Post game wrap up - 01:24:29

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 12 "Rolling With The Punches"

Ryan Yates — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

Welcome back! For the first episode of the New Year "Rolling With The Punches", Coach Ryan & Coach King address some current NBA news. James Harden to the nets & Kyrie's return, Shaq & his shots at Rudy Gobert,& a check in on how the rookies are doing. They also talk about athletes running to get with the best talent and the OG's fight for free agency. So start off your 2021 right by tuning in!

INTRO MUSIC BY: @NVZNWORLDWIDE

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

NBA news - 00:17:47

Athletes running to get with the best talent - 01:18:46

OG's fight for free agency - 01:32:02

Post game wrap up - 01:41:33

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 11 "Presence is Currency"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

Part 2 of the Holiday Pack is here! Coach Ryan and Coach King talk about the little things as a Coach and as a Player, what the presence of a Coach really means, Legendary Coaches and also why we don't have more long standing legendary Coaches. Tune in and end this year on a good note!

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Life & more!| Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

The little things - 00:08:35

Presence of a Coach - 00:24:41

Legendary Coaches - 00:35:02

Why don't we have more long standing legendary Coaches - 00:46:32

Post game wrap up - 01:07:11

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 10 "Biggest Myth in the World"

Ryan Yates — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

Ryan Yates and Julian King bring you the first part of the Holiday Pack where they talk about important topics such as, Trash Talk, is Michael Jordan the GOAT and the myth about old heads playing against plumbers. Tap in!!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more!| Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

Trash Talk - 00:10:35

Jordan may not be the GOAT - 00:38:03

Myth about old heads playing against plumbers - 01:02:16

Post game wrap up - 01:13:27

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 9 "Potato Sharks"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

On this week's episode, the OG and the Young OG talk about some current NBA news like Giannis Antetokounmpo's new contract, James Harden and trade talks, their top 10 point guards of the 2019-20 season, and the importance of chemistry within a team. You don't want to miss this one!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more!| Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

NBA news - 00:10:14

Chemistry is important, in the importance of a team - 01:06:42

Post game wrap up - 01:17:31

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 8 "The Mistake by the Lake"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

With Social Media and its unavoidable presence in today's world, the OG & Young OG share their views on social media & the generational difference in perception, "IG trainers", & much more. Tune in and enjoy!!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more!| Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

Social Media and the generational difference in perspectives - 00:39:16

Pet peeves when watching IG trainers - 00:48:44

The effect of social media on IQ - 00:59:40

Post game wrap up - 01:05:00

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 7 "A Piece to the Puzzle"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

This week we talk about things going on around the NBA with trades and potential trades, blockbuster trades that almost happened, establishing player roles and accepting those player roles, what basketball might look like this season and all that good stuff and more! Don't miss out as Ryan Yates and Julian King talk about things you want to hear!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more!| Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Check in - 00:00:00

Establishing player roles and accepting those player roles - 00:45:50

What is basketball going to look like this season - 01:02:11

Post game wrap up - 01:08:29

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 6 "A Different Eye"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0400

The holiday season is here! This week we talk about being Overseas for the Holidays, Front Running, & Watching the Game with "A Different Eye". Tune in this week to hear it all from the OG and the Young OG.

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more!| Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Intro - 00:00:00

Being overseas for the holidays - 00:02:58

Front running - 00:24:20

Difference in the game at each level - 00:39:24

Watching the game with a different eye - 00:52:53

Post game wrap up - 01:02:10

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 5 "Ice Trae Over Chef Curry?!"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

This week we talk NBA trade news, general NBA discussion and the direction the league is heading with all the trades so far, and Is the best player always the most skilled? Tune in this week to hear it all from the OG and the Young OG.

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more!| Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Intro - 00:00:00

NBA Trade news - 00:06:09

NBA direction discussion - 00:16:09

Generational differences on the definition of greatness - 00:35:30

Is the best player always the most skilled - 00:51:19

Post game wrap up - 01:10:53

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 4 "You Had One Job!"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0400

DESCRIPTION:

Julian King and Ryan Yates are back this week tackling some more topics like learning/instilling discipline in players both as a Coach and a player, Kids worried about having the "right genes", and Lip service vs. Action. Additionally, some bonus content with some tough love for their intern who dropped the ball this week!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more!| Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Intro - 00:00:00

Learning/instilling discipline in players - 00:13:18

Kids worries about having the right 'Genes' - 00:36:14

"Lip service vs. Action" talking about it but not really wanting to take the challenge - 00:44:28

Post game wrap up - 01:01:34

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 3 "Basketball IQ"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0400

Description:

This week Ryan Yates and Julian King share more of their experiences while addressing topics like different types of teammates and locker rooms, Basketball IQ and a Coach's role in building a players confidence!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more!| Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Check in

00:14:42 - Different type of teammates/locker rooms you've been in

00:35:14 - The dynamic between the best player on a team and being on a team where someone was better

00:47:07 - Building confidence in players as a Coach

01:00:35 - Post Game wrap up

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 2 "Common Sense"

Ryan Yates — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0400

On this week's episode the OG and the Young OG are back for round 2 talking more about what it's like living abroad, common sense, John Wall, what makes a "Superstar" and much more so stay tuned in!

W/ @ayeyates & @coachjk14 |Tale of 2 generations | OG vs. Young OG | Talking

Life & more!| Player/Coach to Business Partners | 🇦🇪🇺🇸 @hoopmountaindxb.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Intro - 00:00:00

Adjusting to life living abroad - 00:03:46

What is Common Sense - 00:23:09

What makes a good Coach - 00:29:28

NBA Draft/News - 01:00:47

Is John Wall under Appreciated - 01:07:02

What makes a player a "superstar" - 01:13:15

Thoughts on parents concerned that their kids aren't "experienced" enough - 01:35:24

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 1 "I'm Not Arsenio Hall"

Ryan Yates — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0400

Yates & King make their podcast debut live from their new home in Dubai, UAE. Tune in as the Young OG & his Mentor discuss the Lakers, Future of the NBA, Holding Coaches accountable at the grassroots level, and the struggle between the art and the money!

Bridgin' The Gap

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Ep. 11 "Where are we going?"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Episode 10 “Commit to Teaching”

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Episode 9 “Motion in Real Life”

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Episode 8 “You Always Have a Choice”

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Ep. 7 “The Suit Conversation”

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Ep. 6 “Close to Home”

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Ep. 5 “Heavy on My Heart”

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Ep. 4 "Peace Leads to Prosperity"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Ep. 3 "Moral of the Story"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Episode 2 “Transparency”

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 4 Ep. 1 "Set The Tone"

Bridgin The Gap Podcast Season 3. Ep. 26 "Reflections"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 25 “Sounds Like Brunch”

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 24 “Moment of Clarity”

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 23 “Cookout Season”

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 22 “Learning Through Struggles”

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 21 "Calculated Decisions"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 20 "Starring in Your Role"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 19 "The Majlis Hours"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 18 "Soft Cookies"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 17 "We Gotta Educate"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 16 "Welcome to Jamaica" w/ Fahda Romie

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 15 "Pain is Part of the Game"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 14 "Mr. Sensitive"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 13 "Still Workin"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 12 "Unlearn"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 11 "The Learning Curve"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 10 "The Delivery Room"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 9 "Pick Up Pull Up" W/ Ken Smith III

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Ep. 8 “Be Honest"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 7 "Discipline Equals Freedom"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 6 "No Guarantees"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 5 "Leadership"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 4 "Failing Forward"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 3 "Rewriting the Past"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 2 "French Cat"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 3 Episode 1 "I Blame Kanye"

*Season 2 Finale* The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 23 “Life Coach"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 22 “The Ones They Don't Know"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 21 “All Hoops"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 20 "On & Coppin" Pt. Two

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 19 "Trial & Era" Ft. Leon Bowen

Bridgin’ The Gap Podcast Season 2 Episode 18 "On & Coppin" Pt. 1

Bridgin’ The Gap Podcast Season 2 Episode 17 "Hammer Lane" Ft. Ma Dukes!

Check-in:

Parents spoiling experiences: Timestamp

Bridgin’ The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 16 "Creating Narratives"

Check- In: Timestamp-00:07:15

Technology is cool but......? : Timestamp- 57:25

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 15 "Outside Influences"

Check- In: Timestamp-00:00:00:00-00:03:15

NBA Check-in: Timestamp- 00:03:23

Juwan Howard Altercation:Timestamp- 00:24:49

Our Biggest Struggles as Players: Timestamp-00:33:12

ParentHood Timestamp-01:05:01

Post Game Wrap Up: Timestamp-01:19:10

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 14 "Where's Your Pride?"

Check- In: Timestamp-00;12;15;00

NBA Check-in: Timestamp- 00;18;15;00

“The older generation doesn’t know basketball” :Timestamp- 00;55;30;00

Post Game Wrap-Up: Timestamp-01;05;40;00

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 13 "Who Raised Y'all?"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 12 "Aging Gracefully"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 11 “EduTainers” Featuring Dr. A H Baker

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 10 “Hood Favorites”

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 9 “Pit Not The Palace”

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 8 "Love is Not Enough"

Bridgin' The Podcast Season 2 Ep. 7 "Sweat Equity"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 6 “A LiL Siddity”

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 5 "Pristine"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 4 "We See You Scottie"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 3 “You Can’t Hide”

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 2 "Lil Penny"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 1 "Hidden Talent"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 27 "Trust The Work"

Bridgin The Gap Podcast Episode 26 "Free Dame"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 25 "Color Commentary"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 24 "Thank You Kobe"

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Episode 23 "Playas Mess Up Too!"

Season 2 Finale The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 23 “Life Coach"