Banter Broadcast is a multimedia platform where Jonathan and Sam discuss hot topics relating to sports and pop culture. The podcast features insightful interviews with leaders in the sports world. Our mission is to spread positivity and highlight the human side of sports that the media tends to shy away from.

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Sam and Jonathan sit down with Cincinnati Bengals Linebacker Keandre Jones to talk about his personal journey to the NFL, his experiences making it to the Super Bowl, stories with star teammates Joe Burrow and Ja&#39;Marr Chase, and personal revelations. To see more content like this, visit our website:www.banterbroadcast.com

Keandre Jones: Cincinnati Bengals Linebacker Ep. 39

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Sam sits down with one of the youngest assistant coaches in the entire NBA: Kameron Woods of the OKC Thunder. We discuss his personal journey from being a player to the sidelines, as well as some key moments in the development of this young Thunder team.

Kameron Woods: Assistant Coach of the OKC Thunder Ep. 38

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Are you losing interest in today&#39;s NBA regular season setting? Well, we have a solution for you. In this podcast, Jonathan and Sam sit down and discuss whether or not the NBA needs to change its rules when it comes to regular season excitement. they compare the league to other professional leagues to see if there is any alternative to change directions. Drawing ideas from March Madness and the Call of Duty League (CDL), they find a solution to the age old question: How to avoid the drag of the long NBA regular season?

March Madness x NBA Ep.37

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Sam and Jonathan are joined by good friend of the show Sebastian Lopez to talk about his new music as well as some upcoming projects that he is working on. You don&#39;t want to miss this!

Sebastian Lopez Previews Unreleased Music Ep.36

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In this episode, Jonathan and Sam sit down with former professional football player Justin Brown about his career and moments in his life after that. These moments can change, inspire and incite hope in anyone who listens so make sure to stay tuned!

Former NFL Player Justin Brown Ep.35

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Sam and Jonathan are joined by the former head of athletic training for the Los Angeles Lakers Marco Nunez to discuss his time with the team, including inspirational stories and life lessons from the late great Kobe Bryant.

Former Lakers Head of Athletic Training Marco Nunez Ep.34

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Sam and Jonathan are joined by the former president of the Houston Texans to get the inside scoop about all the drama that is unfolding with the team, from the release of J.J. Watt to the circulating Deshaun Watson rumors. We also discuss the business side of sports and the leadership lessons that can be learned and applied both on and off the field.

Former President of the Houston Texans Jamey Rootes Ep.33

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In this conversation, Jonathan and Sam sit down with a very influential person in Minnesota&#39;s community, John G. Thomas. This former NBA player shares his stories and perspective on certain relevant topics so make sure to stick around for this one!

VP of Basketball Operations for MIN John G. Thomas Ep.32

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In this episode, Jonathan and Sam discuss what the Video Coordinators do for an NBA team with a former Coordinator. Bryan Oringher worked for the Washington Wizards for several years and is now sharing his experiences and memories from his time in the association.

Bryan Oringher NBA Video Coordinator Ep.31

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Sam and Jonathan are joined by former NFL RB and current pro lacrosse player Dalton Crossan to talk about his career, from an undrafted free agent to playing for the Colts and the Bucs. They also react to the Super Bowl and get stories about Dalton&#39;s experiences with Patrick Mahomes, Mike Evans, Jameis Winston, and more.

Former NFL RB Dalton Crossan Ep.30

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Sam and Jonathan are joined by former Director of Health for the Washington Wizards to discuss what we can do in our own lives to improve our physical and mental well being, as well as sharing stories from the NBA Bubble, and inspirational injury recoveries. Stay tuned for all the nuggets of knowledge that you can implement in your own routine to live a longer and more fulfilling life yourself.

Former Director of Health for the Washington Wizards Navin Hettiarachchi Ep.29

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Sam and Brandon are joined by the head coach of Laney College and star of Netflix&#39;s series &#34;Last Chance U&#34; John Beam to break down the championship season, the chaos of filming a Netflix series, and the many life lessons learned from the game of football. He also has coached NFL talent including C.J. Anderson and Marvel Smith. John Beam brings the energy of Oakland to this very special edition of The Banter Broadcast.

Star of Netflix's "Last Chance U" Head Coach John Beam Ep.28

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Jonathan and Sam discuss Gary&#39;s career with the Giants and ask him the deep questions including the Defensive GOAT conversation.

Gary Reasons: NFL Super Bowl Champion Ep.27

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Sam and Jonathan are joined by 12 year NBA veteran Damien Wilkins (nephew of Dominique Wilkins) and current regional representative of the NBPA to discuss his career and accomplishments including his 41 point game where he outscored Kevin Durant!

Damien Wilkins, Former NBA player and NBPA representative Ep.26

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In this episode of the Banter Network, Ben and Sam talk to Tony Fiorentino about his time with the Miami Heat, and his expectations for the future of the Miami Heat!

In this episode of the Banter Network, Ben and Sam talk to Tony Fiorentino about his time with the Miami Heat, and his expectations for the future of the Miami Heat!

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Miami Heat Legend Tony Fiorentino Ep.25

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In this episode Jonathan dives into Rondos stint with the Kings and his time before with the Mavs.

Sacramento Rondo: The Forgotten Season Ep.24

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Sam is joined by the Co-Founder of the sports social media app SportsMe, Jeff Rubin, to talk about the app, as well as get some hot takes about the NBA and NFL including some betting predictions for the Super Bowl.

Jeff Rubin Co-Founder of SportsMe Ep.23

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Sam does a deep dive into the &#34;Linsanity&#34; saga and what Jeremy Lin has done with his career since those glory days in New York.

NBA One Hit Wonders: Jeremy Lin Ep. 22

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In this episode, Sam and Jonathan sit down with long time friend Sebastian Lopez and discuss his new work and the music that he is producing.

Sebastian Lopez Music Producer Previews his new album Ep.21

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Sam and Jonathan are joined by Ex-NFL WR and current senior Vice President of Sports Illustrated Mark Pattison to break down his life journey, including his philanthropic goals in climbing the seven summits of the world for charity.If you want to donate to &#34;Emilia&#39;s Everest,&#34; Mark&#39;s charity for overcoming epilepsy, click the link below:https://highergroundusa.z2systems.com/np/clients/highergroundusa/donation.jsp?campaign=77&amp;&amp;test=true

Mark Pattison SVP of Sports Illustrated A.K.A. "The Summit Master" Ep.20

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In this episode, Sam and Jonathan sit down with Kendall Gammon and discuss his career and what he&#39;s been able to accomplish since retiring after the NFL.

Kendall Gammon, Former NFL Pro-Bowl Long Snapper, Ep.19

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Sam and Jonathan are joined by ViceCityAlerts to break down Miami&#39;s slow start to the NBA season and what they need to do to turn the season around. Is all hope of another finals run lost, or will the team regroup and tear up the league yet again?

"ViceCityAlerts" Are the Miami Heat Doomed? Ep.18

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On this episode, Jonathan and Sam sit down with Frank Johnson III from Elite Athletes for Christ and discuss how he got into the field and crazy stories/experiences he&#39;s had since he got into Basketball!

NBA and NFL Agent Frank Johnson III Ep.17

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Sam and Jonathan are joined with special guest Gus Frerotte to break down his 15 year NFL career and relive some of the biggest highlights from his time in the league.

Pro-Bowl Quarterback Gus Frerotte Ep.16

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Sam is joined by Lambeau.Leapers, a Green Bay Packers fan page, to preview the upcoming NFC Championship and the potential for a Packers Super Bowl appearance.

Green Bay Packers Fan Page "Lambeau.Leapers" Previews NFC Championship Ep.15

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Sam is joined by NBA Reporter Andres Lopez and break down the hottest topics in the NBA today, from journalism in the age of COVID, to a possible second coming of the bubble, to early surprising performers.

NBA Reporter Andres Lopez's Hot Takes Ep. 14

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In this episode Ed Davis sits down with Jonathan Silber and has a conversation about what advice he would give to young athletes and the business aspect of things as well. Make sure to go check it out!

Sports Agent Ed Davis Ep. 13

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Sam and Jonathan are joined by Zach from Cleveland Sports Talks to discuss all things Cleveland. From the exciting playoff run in the NFL, to the question marks surrounding the team in the NBA, this podcast has you covered with everything you need to know about Cleveland sports.

"Cleveland Sports Talk" Previews the Browns vs. Chiefs Matchup and the Cavs' Role in the James Harden Trade Ep. 12

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Sam and Jonathan have a great conversation with Jacob &#34;finsdynasty&#34; Meshel. He is a 21 year old columnist for uSTADIUM who covers the Miami Dolphins. Make sure to go check him out and show him some love on Instagram @finsdynasty. Great page and even better topics.

"finsdynasty" Previews the Dolphins Offseason Plans Ep. 11

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In this solo show, Jonathan breaks down Joe Johnsons career and what he has since been able to accomplish after leaving the NBA! Support our show and sign up for an Audible membership! Every new account earns us a little commission to help keep our show growing. Sign up today and get 2 free audio books https://amzn.to/3ig2wQu-----------------------------------------------------------Follow us on social media: Insta: @backseat.banter/@primetimebanterTwitter: @BBPodOfficial

What Happened to "ISO" Joe Johnson? Ep. 10

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On this inaugural episode of Sam&#39;s Spin, Sam breaks down James Harden&#39;s impact on the way that the game of basketball is being played, and how his bending of the NBA rule book has raised questions about the definition of a travel at the highest level of play. Support our show and sign up for an Audible membership! Every new account earns us a little commission to help keep our show growing. Sign up today and get 2 free audio books https://amzn.to/3ig2wQu-----------------------------------------------------------Follow us on social media: Insta: @backseat.banter/@primetimebanterTwitter: @BBPodOfficial

How James Harden Broke the Game of Basketball Ep.9

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Sam and Jonathan head on over to the Inside the Minds show where they have great and insightful conversations with the ITM Crew! Support our show and sign up for an Audible membership! Every new account earns us a little commission to help keep our show growing. Sign up today and get 2 free audio books https://amzn.to/3ig2wQu-----------------------------------------------------------Follow us on social media: Insta: @backseat.banter/@primetimebanterTwitter: @BBPodOfficial

NBA Talk with Inside the Minds Podcast: Backseat "Carpool" Banter Ep. 8

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In this episode, Jonathan interviews Professional Basketball player Yunio Barrueta who plays overseas in France. Yunio gives advice to players who are considering going overseas and his experiences as a professional.

Yunio Barrueta: Professional Basketball Player in France Ep. 7

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In this episode of Backseat Banter Carpool Edition ft. Iggy Sports Talk, Jonathan and Iggy discuss if Patrick Mahomes can have a better resume than Tom Brady. They also discuss how it feels as a Patriots fan to watch Gronk and Brady suit up for Tampa Bay and much more!!! Hope you guys enjoy the episode!

Iggy Sports Talk Interview: Ep. 6

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In this episode of Backseat Banter Carpool Edition, Sam and Brandon interview one of the most followed Miami Heat fan accounts on twitter, Vice City Alerts.

The Vice City Alerts Interview: Backseat Banter Ep.5

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In this episode of Backseat Banter Carpool Edition, Jonathan and Sam have a conversation with NBA reporter Andres Lopez. He has covered the Heat and several other NBA teams as his time as a reporter. Sit back, relax and enjoy the conversation!

Andres Lopez- NBA Reporter's Crazy Stories: Backseat Banter Ep. 4

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Sam and Jonathan take on many topics, starting with an overview of the first week of basketball action in the NBA bubble. The conversation continues by talking about the greatest regular seasons of all time. A new segment is introduced looking at which center would be the best to start a franchise around. Finally, they break down their favorite NBA moments, including personal stories from games they have been to.

Who Had the Greatest Regular Season Ever? Backseat Banter: Basketball EP. 3

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Sam and Jonathan take on the challenge of creating expansion franchises and doing a realistic expansion draft. They break down the picks and their case for why the NBA should consider an expansion in the near future.

NBA Expansion Draft, Backseat Banter: Basketball EP. 2

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On this episode of Backseat Basketball Banter, Sam and Jonathan discuss many topics, ranging from the silly conversation about why NBA players are no longer rocking the bald look, to a deep dive into the many choices high-school recruits have for playing at the next level. They speculate about what would happen if more top recruits chose to sign to the G-League, and the impact that would have on college sports. Additionally, the topics of highly rated players joining HBCU teams is discussed, as well as Kobe Bryant&#39;s impact on the game and culture.

Will the G-League Replace the NCAA? Backseat Banter: Basketball EP. 1

Put us in your backseat and enjoy the ride.