A&B Podcast

This week on the A&B Podcast we are back on Zoom to link up with one of stair's old training partners Jelani. Jelani is the founder of Nous Culture, a group that specializes in curating culture. Jelani played football for good counsel. The Maryland football powerhouse has pushed many athletes to the division 1 level. Jelani was a highly skilled cornerback who got recruited to play at Georgetown University. Georgetown exposed Jelani to a new outlook on a lot of things in his life such as professional ambition, networking, and a new outlook on spending that bread . On this episode we get the opportunity to hear the origins of his company Nous Culture. Along the way of starting his company, he got to collab with Wale. Jelani was a dope guest and had a lot to say about his brand. Make sure you go check them out.

This weeks top 5 cornerbacks of all time.  This weeks stairs to greatness is on perspective. Come for the convo leave with the gems.
As always "its just a conversation"




This week we also cover:
• Name dropping
• Meg vs Tory
• Surround yourself with like minded people
• It ain’t easy being a 5’8 Corner
• Bryce's prom night 👀





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Outro: Nast B - Fuego 

This week on the A&B Podcast we are back on Zoom to link up with one of our good folks out NY, Nigel Frank. This is Nigel’s third time making an appearance and we finally get him to open up about his music. Nigel just dropped a joint project with jvggy Hendrix called, “vanilla abstract.” Nigel shares the work that went into the project creatively. From art work to beat selection you hear it all. Nigel as also started to collab with The good folks at OE Records, and let’s just say they’ve got something cooking. Nigel is a humble artist but very talented in his craft. Some do not understand him as an artist so we try our best to peel back the layers to share his story.

With the election coming around the corner we at the A&B podcast urge your to exercise your right to vote.

This weeks top 5 fictional athletes and lets just say it was a creative list. Due to some technical difficulties on zooms part we have a few hiccups on the episode. But no worries we guarantee that same A&B podcast episode you’ve grown to love. Come for the convo leave with the gems and As always "its just a conversation"

This week we also cover:

• Vote
• Self care fellas
• Enjoy the moment as a fan
• American gangster = marketing 101
• Gem Talk
• Who you voting for Nigel or Kanye 🧐

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Outro: Nigel Frank & Jvggy - Revenge of Papa’s bastard

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This week on the A&B Podcast we have the president of the non profit organization “Hustle Hard”, Ty Abilla. Ty is a mutual friend of ours at the podcast so she allows us to have deep dive into her business and journey. Being apart of non profit is for passionate people who want to impact change. Ty shares her passion for sports with the less fortunate in Kenya with her organization. Ty has the opportunity to influence many youth and allows them hone their skills in the sport she loves basketball. Ty herself is a former colligate hooper who attended University of DC. This was a dope episode of the pod. This weeks top 5 basketball players in the league today. Ty maybe soft spoken but she has a lot to share. Ty has big goals and aspiration for her company “Hustle Hard.” Ty was a very insightful guest and someone we very much enjoyed having on the pod. This weeks “Stairs to Greatness,” is about enjoying life. As we always say come for the convo leave with the gems.

As always "its just a conversation"

This week we also cover:

Register to vote!

• A mature conversation about WAP
• keep going
• lack of opportunity
• Shouts to Jordan Tolulope

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Outro: Kw3st - Paradise

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This week on the A&B Podcast we have the homie Sean, the Founder and CEO of BxE Records. Sean is a friend from Frostburg by way of Moco. Sean is a former hooper that pivoted in a different direction after his ball dreams seemed to dwindle. We get Sean to speak on some of the projects BxE is getting ready to drop, where the name of the label came from, and many other lessons he’s learned while starting a music label. Sean opens up about how the “crabs in a barrel “ really kills the moco area. This weeks top 5 record label. Sean is a guest like non other and the episode came out great. Dude was a mad insightful guest and someone we enjoyed having on the pod. This weeks “Stairs to Greatness,” is about putting in that work and what it brings.

As always "its just a conversation"

This week we also cover:

• Bryces speaks on his Rona test experience

• Gem Talk

• Believing women

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Outro: BxE Millie - Pocket Watching

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This week on the A&B Podcast we have the homie Kwambina Beans Coker Esq. Beans is Bryce’s friend from Frostburg so we get to hear some college stories. If you don’t catch a gem from this episode you’re not listening. Beans is a former Springbrook Bluedevil, and was apart of one of Montgomery County most prestigious basketball programs. Beans has overcome many obstacles including his speech impediment and poor study habits but throughout this episode you'll hear his mantra which is “show me where the door is, I’m gonna get in.” Bean talks about  leaving a year of athletic eligibility on the table to study for the LSAT , The cut throat life of law school and how much pressure he faced. From internships to taking bar we hear it all. This weeks top 5 office characters. Bryce also picks Beans brain on how he feels about the current climate of race relations in the country.  Beans was a very insightful guest and yet another example of someone in our backyard making moves. This weeks “Stairs to Greatness,” is another from Martin Luther king. As we always say come for the convo leave with the gems.

As always "its just a conversation"

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Music By: AFC Championships - NVSV & JVggy Hendrix

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMtq3LC0iz0

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This week on the A&B Podcast we continue to get back to the swing of things and have another in person podcast. Bryce and stair get together for a chill pod. This top 5 is smoking related. Towards the end of the pod we have another week of “This or That.” We talk Tory Lanez and stair gives his wild theory of the events that occurred. The guys discuss if Tory will gain any street cred from it. More news about the team down in Washington and it ain’t pretty, so the guys weigh in. Nick cannon was fired from Viacom for hate speech. This podcast is produced and manufactured by real friends which always leads to a fun and entertaining podcast. We appreciate every listen, post and who support. Thank you for rocking with us. This weeks “Stairs to Greatness,” is about life and motivation to keep pushing. As we always say come for the convo leave with the gems. As always "its just a conversation"

This week we also cover:

• Society is closing it’s doors
• We revisit that mahomes deal
• Would you be comfortable hanging out with Russell Westbrook

Go get tested!

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Music by Nigel Frank and Jvggy Hendrix - Peach Championship Champagne

Link: https://youtu.be/bLfECCXTJqk

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This week on the A&B Podcast we continue to get back to the swing of things and have another in person podcast, accompanied by the intern himself Donzell. Bryce and stair chop it earlier the normal recording day but make sure we get you that same pod that you’d expect. We’re back hating and our sights this week were set on Terry Crews. This top 5 we dive into a personal list with our guilty pleasures. Towards the end of the pod we introduce another new segment “This or That.” We also talk about “Insecure.” With the finale already pasted we feel like enough time has passed so we dive into the show from a guys perspective. Desean Jackson has to come to the front of the class for his remarks (smh). We discuss if Larry Hogan would have a chance running for president in 2024. This podcast is produced and manufactured by real friends which always leads to a fun and entertaining podcast. We appreciate every listen, post and who support. Thank you for rocking with us. This weeks “Stairs to Greatness,” comes with evolution and change as its so you know it’s a good one.As we always say come for the convo leave with the gems. As always "its just a conversation" This week we also cover: • Show some love to Patrick Mahomes Monster Contract • Bryce questions his fanhood for the Cowboy We put Donzell to work • Bryces Requirements of Kanye to secure his vote Go get tested! Follow us: @kofibryce_ @Dr_Dowork --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week on the A&B Podcast we are finally back after our two week hiatus. No guest this week but, the guys are back to recording in person. A lot has happened during the past two weeks and we try to cover just about everything. In our time away we’ve come up with a new segment to highlight our inner player hater and Barstools new podcast is our first target. The top 5 characters from “The Chi.” We discuss the potential future for the show. Covid being very much still hear and present the guys converse about how they are operating around the social distancing guidelines. Have you noticed your Facebook timeline has been extra spicy recently? The football team down in DC is in a bit of a sticky situation with Fedex Field. Bryce and stair provide their perspective on what a name change should like for the team down in DC. The guys were recently invited to a listening session for Novel a local artist in the DMV area, and they share a little insight to what they heard. This podcast is produced and manufactured by real friends meaning we always gonna show up and give you the pod that you expect no matter the circumstances or situations. We appreciate every listen, post and who support. Thank you for rocking with us. This weeks “Stairs to Greatness,” comes from Jim Carey so you know it’s a good one.As we always say come for the convo leave with the gems. As always "its just a conversation"

This week we also cover:

• Malcolm X has a daughter
• What does it mean for a song to “Slap”
• Washington Redtails
• Do you want the government to lie to us about corona?
• Noname vs Jcole
• COVID Testing availability
• Freddie Gibbs vs Dj Akademiks

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This week on the A&B Podcast we have the bro and local super producer James “Bugginout” Walker. James is what you can call a hip-hop historian James is another Blake Alum coming on the pod. Throughout the episode you’ll hear James give folks their flowers. As a humble guy, he makes sure to show love to everyone who has been impactful on his journey. The top 5 is the best hip hop beats. We discuss the beats that are aging like fine wine. James speaks on developing his skill at producing and honing his craft by himself. James is also known as a 90s kid, when you hear his music roots you’ll understand as why. James illustrates how much love he has for the process and how he locks in with the music. Bugginout isn’t one for the spotlight so he’s cool with stay low key like one of his biggest inspirations JDilla. We also cover the current events, with the protests dying down we speak on what’s happening. Bryce gives some perspective on what sacrifices may look like. James shares wise words on being able to be happy with your own skills and talents. James is our first mobile zoom guest. But being in the whip doesn’t stop James from being that real podcast energy you get from the A&B guys. This weeks “Stairs to Greatness,” comes with a consistency vibe to it. Merch is here so hit us up! As we always say come for the convo leave with the gems.

As always "its just a conversation"

This week we also cover:

• Lil Baby vs Lil wayne

• BlaxkRo & Nigel Frank are names you need to watch out for

• Bugginout with friends Vol. 1 coming soon

• Stair gets his flowers

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Outro: A beat selection by Bugginout

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This week on the A&B Podcast we get to vibe out with uprising professional skim boarder Ellen Woods. Ellen is a former classmate of Bryce and Stair so they’ve a lot to catch up on. Bryce recently had a loss in the family and we send our condolences to him and his family. We take a playful look at our top 5 beaches. Ellen teaches us about some hidden spots she’s visited throughout her life. With the recent protest against police brutality we dive into to face the elephant in the room and talk about race. Ellen shares about a time when she recognized the plight people of color face on a daily basis by sharing a story from her time attending college in the south. Bryce divulges on how he feels the protest is going and his hope for change. Ellen speaks on the struggles of being in an interracial relationship and how she faces a whole other level of ignorance on a global level. After some technical difficulties we get to hear about Ellen’s athletic background as well as her carving out a lane for professional women’s Skim boarding. With Skim boarding not receiving the same national attention as surfing, Ellen speaks on the need for sponsorship and how big the sport could be.

We had Ellen call in from Mexico to make this great episode happen.  This weeks “Stairs to Greatness,” is from Martin Luther king. Merch coming soon, keep an eye out!  As we always say come for the convo leave with the gems.

As always "its just a conversation"

This week we also cover:

• Stair pays Ellen a compliment on her short track career

• Protest shoutout

• Be on the look out for Ellen’s animations

• Free diving 411

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Outro: Joey - O

Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCY0qEliDEQ&feature=youtu.be

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