Chopping It Up With Champ's Podcast

The 2020 NBA season finally concludes as it crowns the Los Angeles Lakers as the 2020 NBA Champions. A year that will go down in the history books as what some people say was the most difficult run to a NBA Championship yet. One like no other as we got use to the word " The Bubble ". A Laker franchise who needed something to smile and be happy about watched their Team win their 17th Title in  Orlando, FL.  A team led by Lebron James who captures his 4th ring with so many other storylines to digest is an episode you do not want to miss,

With the current buzz and chatter about black athletes choosing Historically Black Colleges and Universities ( HBCUs ) over Predominantly White Institutions ( PWI's ) Antonio and I decided to recap on our experiences. Choosing a college can be a difficult decision for any High School Student and if you ask me an even harder choice for High Athletes. A super dope and informative episode from two former college student athletes. An episode definitely worth listening to.

Kobe Bryant considered one of the greatest Lakers of all and the  greatest Laker by many left a legacy that will never be forgotten.  On part 2 of Remembering Kobe i caught up with my man BC who was and still is a die heart Lakers and Kobe Fan. Kobe's Bryant departure affected so many in many different ways throughout the world. Check in to hear BC explain what Kobe Bryant meant to him as we discuss all things Kobe.

Remembering Kobe Bryant! On January 26th 2020 the late Kobe Bryant passed away. As the news spread i was in disbelief as it seemed so unreal. As a competitor and fan of basketball i have had several debates, conversations and arguments about Kobe Bryant. Several with my guest Oscar Ball who is a huge Kobe Bryant fan. We sit down and discuss all things Kobe. The day of the accident, what Kobe meant to him and so much more. An episode you do not want to miss.

On this episode Jaquan who i call the big homie and i sit down and Chopp it up. We have always connected on the football field but repeatedly found ourselves discussing all other sports. With the NBA season kicking off we dive into the new look NBA where the league goes away from the trio superstars per team to now only two per team. We briefly discuss his road to coaching High School football his impact and how recruiting has changed with the social media outlets.  Dope episode of two former college football players reconnecting once again.  

On this episode i sit down with Darius Bradley and chopp it up about boxing. Darius and I discuss how and when he got stared boxing and who motivated him to box. A man with undeniable love for boxing talks about never letting his circumstances dictate his quest from being in the ring.  A boxer with high potential who's just getting started sees nothing but opportunity as he makes his way to the top of the ranks. Boxing With D-Brad!

Rookie Gardner Minshew faces rookie Kyle Allen for a chance to put their respected teams over 500. Two Teams  who had no intentions on playing their #2 Qb this early in the season look to win a 3rd straight. With both Quarterbacks winning their last two games i decided to break down what both teams needed to do in order to help their Rookie Quarterbacks win another. In case you were wondering who these guys are you definitely will know after Sunday because one of them will be on a three game winning Streak!  

On this episode i give you my Top Five Wide Receivers playing the game today.There are a lot of great receivers playing in the NFL right now but only five will make this list. Production,availability, stats and showing up when your team needs you must are just some attributes i used to create this list. Tune in and see who made the list and who did not make the cut for top five wide outs playing the game today.

On this episode i discuss all the off season moves, draft picks and how a new year has drastically changed the AFC North.  A division where Baltimore no longer has their Super Bowl QB, The Steelers loosing premier offensive talent, Cincinnati gets a a new head coach and the Cleveland Browns adding talent everywhere. Go with me as i delve into the new Look AFC North as all eyes will be looking as they battle for division title of the 2019 NFL season.

The conclusion of the 2018-2019 NBA regular season ended with two of the all time greatest players retiring in Dwayne Wade and Dirk Nowitzki. A total of 4 championships 2 final MVP's and 27 all star appearances between them both.  Magic Johnson former Los Angels Lakers  5X Champion and President steps down and resigns on the last game of the season. A shock wave that shook the entire NBA. Lastly i talk about the match- ups in the Eastern Conference playoffs and who i think will represent the east in the 2019 NBA Finals. 

On this episode i talk about the Men's NCAA National Tournament aka March Madness. One of the most exciting times of the year with some of the best basketball played happens in the tournament. I talk about brackets and how unimportant they are, what to look for when watching the games and why the more talented teams in the tournament do not always win. A super dope episode as the NCAA Tournament kicks off with March Madness.

On this episode I talk about three of the top five players in the National Basketball Association (NBA).  I lead off with the reasons why Lebron James may miss the playoffs for the first time since 2005. I also talk  about the MVP year that James Harden is having and the new beast in the EAST Giannis Antetokoumpo. A dope episode on the three amazing players as the 2nd half of the NBA regular season concludes.

On this Episode i talk about the new American football league the Alliance of American Football (AAF). A league made up of less than 10  teams all found in southern and western markets of the United Sates. I discuss some of the major differences between the NFL and the AAF and how one may enjoy playing and watching more with the slight changes it has to offer. Alliance of American Football new to the market with potential to grow. You heard it here first and episode you do not want to miss.  

 In 2017 this division took three teams to the playoffs. In a span of three years two teams had played in the Superbowl in the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons. A division where it literally comes down to division losses and wins where every game is important. Drew Brees and the Saints took the the title last year but also failed to reach the big dance. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers look to make their mark and make the playoffs since 2007 as well. A super talented division where the winner of this division may come down to the last game.    

On this episode i get into the NFC West. A division usually dominated by the Seattle Seahawks which now looks to be 2nd place to the Los Angeles Rams. I discuss a Los Angeles Rams team who had a complete turnaround with 1st year head coach Sean Mcvay and a scary 49ner team who finished strong towards the end of the season. Will the Arizona Cardinals get over the hump of finishing 500 and will Russel Wilson ever  make it back to the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks. Tune in now all on this episode!

As I jump into the NFC I start off with the NFC North. A division where the Minnesota Vikings dominated and almost made it to the Super Bowl. A division where the Green Bay Packers who usually dominate fell short to injuries. A Detroit Lions team who underachieved and a rebuilding Chicago Bears team all failed to make the playoffs. With the new year upcoming all four teams in this division have something to prove. A division up for grabs. Tune in to find out who will win the NFC North.

On this episode Winston-Salem State University alum Brian Mclaughlin better known as "B-Daht" chopps' it up with Champ. B-Daht former PA announcer for WSSU athletics totaling 10 years explains how he first landed the position and where it ranks on his all time achievements. A man with many talents heavily rooted in sports sits down and gives the real as he chopps' it up with Champ. An Episode you do not want to miss!

In wrapping up the AFC I conclude with the AFC North. Arguably the best division in the AFC with one of the most talented teams in football in Pittsburgh. A division which added two former Heisman trophy winners to the Ravens and Browns a underachieving Pittsburgh team and a team that cant seem to win a playoff game in the Bengals. A super talented division where each team has intentions to improve from last year in which one team may even win the Super Bowl.  

Moving forward we jump into the AFC West. An unpredictable division where the winner of last year's division may not even make the playoffs this year. A veteran QB in Phillip Rivers, seasoned defense in the Denver Broncos, arguably the most talented offense in the league the Oakland Raiders and a young talented Chiefs Team all compete for the title. A division that is up for anyone to take makes it even more interesting to see who will prevail.

On this episode I break down the AFC EAST. A division where the Patriots have dominated for over a decade. A division with a 5 time Super bowl Champion QB, six year QB in Ryan Tannehill and two rookie QB's leading these teams into the 2018 season. A division where last year two teams made it to the postseason one who had not been in 18 years and the other team who goes every year. Possibly the most predictable and easiest divisions to break down but I as stated in this episode sometimes it only takes one play for your season to turn upside down.