Vince and Annie are joined by Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer The-Dream to discuss rappers in politics (4:00), working with Beyoncé (19:00), the songwriting process (27:00), and more. Hosts: Vince Carter & Annie Finberg Guest: The-Dream

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The-Dream on Writing Grammy-Winning Hit Records

Vince and Annie are joined by MLB Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. to discuss how he learned golf from Tiger Woods (04:00), having his father as a teammate in the MLB (24:00), and more. Hosts: Vince Carter & Annie Finberg Guest: Ken Griffey Jr.

Ken Griffey Jr. on His Hall of Fame Baseball Career

Vince and Annie are joined by 2017 NBA champion Matt Barnes to discuss how cannabis could be beneficial for NBA players, developing his podcast ‘All the Smoke’ with Stephen Jackson, his unforgettable clash with Kobe Bryant, and more. Hosts: Vince Carter and Annie Finberg Guest: Matt Barnes

Matt Barnes on Advocating for Cannabis, ‘All the Smoke,’ and Playing Against Kobe Bryant

Vince and Annie discuss the potential impact of the Los Angeles Lakers winning the 2020 NBA championship on the value of the big man position. Later in the show, they react to some of the recent coach hirings and look at some of the open coaching positions. Hosts: Vince Carter and Annie Finberg

NBA Coaches on the Move and Job Vacancies

Vince and Annie are joined by NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis to discuss retiring after winning the Super Bowl (18:40), how he got his nickname “The Bus” (27:35), and the NFL’s COVID-19 problem (29:00). Hosts: Vince Carter & Annie Finberg Guest: Jerome Bettis

Jerome Bettis on Retiring on Top and the NFL’s COVID-19 Problem

Vince and Annie are joined by ESPN analyst and reporter Doris Burke to discuss life as a broadcaster in the NBA bubble (01:50), the importance of women in sports broadcasting (19:50), the passing of Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg (49:30), and more. Hosts: Vince Carter & Annie Finberg Guest: Doris Burke

Doris Burke on the Importance of Women In Sports Broadcasting

Vince and Annie are joined by NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley to discuss transitioning from an athlete to broadcaster with ‘Inside the NBA’ (06:07), how Moses Malone made him a better basketball player (35:20), and the responsibility of athletes in social justice movements (1:05:16). Hosts: Vince Carter & Annie Finberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Barkley on 20 Years of ‘Inside the NBA’

Vince and Annie answer your questions in this week’s mailbag. Biggie or Tupac? Would Vince go on ‘Dancing With the Stars’? Did Vince experience racism as a player? Hear the answers to the questions and more! Hosts: Vince Carter & Annie Finberg

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Vince and Annie are joined by their former podcast partner Kent Bazemore to discuss the experience of living in the bubble (01:26), Kobe Bryant’s impact on his life (11:09), and the player protest against the police shooting of Jacob Blake (19:56). Hosts: Annie Finberg and Vince Carter Guest: Kent Bazemore

Protests in the Bubble and Kobe’s Legacy, With Kent Bazemore

Annie and Vince are joined by two-time WNBA champion Renee Montgomery to discuss sitting out of the WNBA bubble (03:00), the importance of historically Black colleges and universities (09:40), and their NBA playoff predictions (26:00). For more information on Renee’s activism for social justice reform, visit reneemontgomeryfoundation.org. Hosts: Vince Carter and Annie Finberg Guest: Renee Montgomery

Renee Montgomery on Sitting Out of the WNBA Season for Social Justice Reform and the Importance of HBCUs

Vince and Annie are joined by Jemele Hill to discuss her new show 'Stick to Sports' with Cari Champion (13:20), her involvement with ESPN’s Colin Kaepernick docuseries (24:10), and paying college athletes (43:00). Hosts: Vince Carter & Annie Finberg

Jemele Hill on 'Stick to Sports' and the Colin Kaepernick Docuseries

Vince and Annie are joined by former NFL player and NBA broadcaster Ahmad Rashad to discuss his years hosting ‘NBA Inside Stuff’ (11:00). They also talk about Rashad’s relationship with Michael Jordan (4:38) and his experience playing in an NBA game (55:50).Hosts: Vince Carter & Annie Finberg

Ahmad Rashad on His Relationship with Michael Jordan and Hosting ‘NBA Inside Stuff’

Vince and Annie return to discuss Vince's post-retirement life (01:25). They then talk about the ethics of snitching in the NBA bubble (05:15), and answer your questions in this week’s mailbag (17:15). Hosts: Vince Carter & Annie Finberg

Post-retirement Life and Answering Mailbag Questions

On this special episode, Vince Carter announces his retirement from the world of professional basketball. Annie and Vince take a trip down memory lane, discussing what it was like in the early days of his career and the rest of his NBA class (18:18). Vince also talks about some of his most unforgettable moments and highlights throughout his NBA career, including his favorite memories from each team he's played for (28:09), some of his most memorable player run-ins and fouls (54:49), and the beginning of the next chapter in his life (73:51).

Vince Carter Announces His Retirement and Looks Back at His Career

Vince and Annie are joined by UFC contender Francis Ngannou to talk about the UFC restarting. They also discuss his childhood in Cameroon, moving to France to become a fighter, and being homeless for most of his early career. Then they discuss Ngannou's booming career in the States, and the demand for social and institutional change in the U.S. after the killing of George Floyd.

Francis Ngannou on Growing Up in Cameroon, Coming to UFC Late in Life, and the Desire for Change

Vince Carter and Kent Bazemore of the Atlanta Hawks are going off script (with a little help from Annie Finberg), with a behind-the-scenes look at what NBA players think and talk about when their minds aren't on the court. Sports, news, pop culture - whatever they’re talking about, just know they’re winging it.

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