CEBL Life
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Tune in to the “CEBL Life Podcast”, a weekly series that will shed a light on the talented creators contributing to the exciting cultural movement of CEBL basketball both on and off the court. You’ll hear the stories of talented artists, musicians, poets, community builders, DJs, fashion designers, athletes, and other creators embedded in the world of Canada’s professional basketball league. The world of Our Game.
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Jaylen Babb-Harrison Business and Basketball
August 08, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBNiagara is a vibe, from the community to the front office! Returning to Niagara was an easy choice for Jaylen. Jaylen also takes us back to the beginning where he fell in love with the game. Off the floor, Jaylen is a barber, shoutout JBH Fresh! Jaylen walks us through balancing both his brand and basketball. Its Championship season, Niagara is focused on bringing it home! CEBL - https://www.instagram.com/cebleague/ Dhanung Bulsara - https://www.instagram.com/dhanung/ Tidal League - h...
Ashley Hamilton London to Montreal
July 11, 2022 07:47 - 23 minutes - 52.8 MBAshley Hamilton talks us through his first impressions of Montreal and Canada. How The Montréal Alliance has welcomed him as one of their own. Ashley shares the grind that comes with playing all year round in multiple countries. CEBL - https://www.instagram.com/cebleague/ Dhanung Bulsara - https://www.instagram.com/dhanung/ Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/
Sam Ibrahim - Scarborough To The World!
June 27, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBAll the way from the endsss we welcome Co-owner of the Scarborough Shooting Stars. Starting with the people of Scarborough they hold on to the culture and language, from the shops to the road signs, Scarborough is culturally special. Pairing basketball and Scarborough was always a dream but bringing it together was a process and to see it through is a blessing. Shoutout to Mike Morreale for making the connection with Niko, it may of seemed odd but it was the perfect partnership. The CEBL pro...
Dj Alize - Paying it forward
June 13, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 72.4 MBThe league is on fire right now, what a start to the season. All the stars and celebrities have shown up in full effect. Today we welcome Dj Alize! He touches on how refreshing it is to be performing live again and the energy that was missed. From origin stories to the marriage between Hip Hop & Basketball, we touch on Championship weekend last year in Edmonton plus a special interaction between Alize and J. Cole. CEBL - https://www.instagram.com/cebleague/ Dhanung Bulsara - https://www...
Michael Cvitkovic - Community is Everything
May 23, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBOrigin stories for the Ottawa BlackJacks and the “Road to the Chip” - Ottawa is a community that loves basketball and is the perfect venue to host this year's CEBL Championship. CEBL - https://www.instagram.com/cebleague/ Dhanung Bulsara - https://www.instagram.com/dhanung/ Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/
Carling Jackson the "Athlete Artist"
February 23, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBFor milestone episode 20, Kat is joined by athlete portrait artist and humanitarian Carling Jackson. A commissioned artist by athletes themselves, Known as the “Athlete Artist” Carling is sought after by many big names. She and Kat speak to how sport, and now art, has saved her life and gotten her through some of the darkest times. Speaking to the athletes who inspire, Carling has focused much of her personal work on athletes who have broken barriers of colour and race in their respective sp...
Ernesto Cabral A Broken Iris
February 09, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBArtist, student, and a winner of the Toronto Raptors x OVO Creators Program, Ernesto Cabral- also known as A Broken Iris – is a true showcase of the connection between basketball and art. In this episode, Kat and Ernesto sit down to peel-back the many layers of his art discussing, where his love for art and basketball began, the inspirations for his work, embracing imperfections and more. Plus, they discuss how immigrating to Canada has pushed Ernesto to create art that speaks to the immig...
Kishan Mistry Capturing Powerful Moments
February 02, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBUsually telling stories through his photographs, today we hear from him in depth. Making the most of the pandemic through teaching and connecting, he is now excited for new opportunities. We learn about his inspiration for the arts and his original YouTube channel well before the age of today's influencers. Early days in the industry and how being opportunistic can lead to growth. Plus his favourite shoot to date and his aspirations moving forward. CEBL - https://www.instagram.com/ceblea...
Stefan Ali Creator of Hourglass Barbershop
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBTo kick off 2022, Kat is joined by Stefan Ali on this episode of CEBL Life. Stefan is an entrepreneur, founder, and owner of Hourglass Barbershop in St. Catherine’s, Ontario. Born and raised in St. Catherine’s Stefan’s passion for art and culture has taken him all across Ontario. Stefan’s success in barbering sparked in Toronto, where he was connected with various CFL players who relied on him for their game-day cuts. From there, Hourglass has grown from just a barbershop into a brand, a...
Ansh Sanyal Born to be Creative
December 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBAnsh Sanyal, Director of Brand and Marketing for the CEBL joins Kat fresh off media day for the BCL Americas - the biggest and the best basketball league of the Americas. The CEBL gets to take part in it’s first season with the Edmonton Stingers, our CEBL Champions, representing the league and Canada’s representation there. Kat and Ansh talk about the behind the scenes for this exciting premier and what fans have to look forward to. Growing up in India, in an extremely musical family, Ans...
John Lashway connecting life through sports
December 08, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBSport is a bridge to all other aspects of life. This is a statement that really sums up “The CEBL Life” a bridge or connection between the art and culture that the sport of basketball inspires, and it is certainly a statement that holds true to this weeks guest, John Lashway. Executive Vice-President, Strategy & Communications for the CEBL and President of the Hamilton Honey Badgers, John is no stranger to Canadian basketball. He and Kat dive into his life and career from the example shown...
Pen Moodz - Lawyer, Poet and Wordsmith
December 01, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBHamud Mbarak aka “Pen Moodz”, lawyer, poet and wordsmith, joins Kat on this episode of the CEBL Life. Literally an artist who pens moods, Mbarak has used his knowledge of the law, and the might of his pen to fight for social justice and work to create a more just world. From the beginning living in the Complex in Richmond Hill, sport became not just a unifier and connection to community, but and inspiration for his art, something that still holds true today. Through that medium inspiration...
Antwi Atuahene Leader
November 24, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBKat is joined by Antwi Atuahene, Assistant General Manager and Head of Basketball Operations for the Niagara River Lions, a man who wears many different hats and has taken a passion and talent for basketball and turned it into many different opportunities. Not only a career as a player, the love of the game opened up a many doors for Antwi. What culture means to him, how literature, physicality and philosophy have shaped him as a leader and have given him insights to the game that cannot be...
Award winning Canadian Film Maker, Kat Jayme
November 12, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBAward winning Canadian Film Maker, Kat Jayme joins our Kat to discuss her love for basketball and how it has inspired her journey as a filmmaker. Using the backdrop of beautiful Vancouver from its natural beauty to the beauty found in some of Jayme’s favourite basketball courts we learn the behind the scenes story of how much the love of the game has influenced her life. As a Vancouver Grizzlies super fan, Kay’s film “Finding Big Country” goes in search of her favourite player, Grizzlie...
Annie Larouche Vice-President Operations, Montreal Alliance
November 04, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBProfessional basketball is coming to Montreal. The CEBL announced last week that the Montreal Alliance is being added as its ninth franchise and will play in 2022. Annie hasn’t had a chance to slowdown since the announcement and we hear about the months of preparation that lead to this point. Montreal, a city that’s vibrant, cultured, and basketball is thriving. The Alliance will be a source of inspiration for the youth of Montreal.
Amy Audibert Defying the Odds
October 22, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBFrom Niagara Falls to Miami to Toronto we learn about Amy's journey from humble beginnings to defying the odds with the first all-female Raptors broadcast. How the CEBL has allowed professionals the chance to play in Canada and for her to see her country. The stories and the energy within the league and the amazing people that drive the CEBL forward. Amy now takes a new step forward in her career working with Sportsnet to cover the Toronto Raptors as a courtside analyst and reporter.
Allan André Canadian multi-disciplinary artist
September 30, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBInfluenced by his mother Allan André gravitated to art early. Nicknamed “Captain Paint” and “The Black Picasso”, André feels that both apply, it all depends on the vibe. The ultimate creative from visual art to music and writing, André is always pushing the creative boundaries. Chasing perfection within the art is a struggle when you’re afraid of doing the wrong thing, André says “constraints provide more freedom to create”. Tap in and follow the creative process.
Casey Bannerman NBA Artist
September 23, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBThe energy in the 6 is back - From working with Fred VanVleet in the community to designing legendary artwork that is influenced by the culture of basketball, Casey is engrained in the culture of Toronto and works with numerous athletes. Whether it be the famous Kyle Lowry retro jersey with the championship trophy to custom sweats that best represent the city, we hear about his passion for art and how he has turned it into a career. Personal struggles with addiction and mental health force...
Joel Anthony from humble beginnings in Montreal to two time NBA Champion
September 16, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBJoel Anthony from Montreal, Quebec a pioneer for Canadians in the NBA led the way for those who have come after, such as, Khem Birch, Chris Boucher, Lu Dort, and Karim Mane. After a 10 year career including two NBA Championships with the legendary Miami Heat "Heatles" he's now playing a role in developing and giving back to the game that gave him so much. Working with the Hamilton Honey Badgers to push the game forward as a Player Development Consultant.
Mike Morreale on the early beginnings of the CEBL and the bright future ahead
September 08, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBKat is joined today by the CEO & Commissioner of the Canadian Elite Basketball League Mike Morreale to discuss the close of the 2021 season with championship weekend in Edmonton and how electric the environment was. Early beginnings with the vision of the CEBL and how Richard Petko got him involved - allowing Mike to build this business freely with the ultimate trust. The forefront of Canadian Basketball and the people who are working towards the common goal of leveling up in unison. How the...
Jevohn Shepherd on being a trailblazer and the bright future of the CEBL
September 01, 2021 12:20 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBJevohn sits down with Kat to discuss the growth of Canada basketball. His journey from West Hill to the University of Michigan, on to the Canadian National Team and then a ten-year pro career. He discusses his role in paving the way for future players all over the nation and why Denham Brown was so instrumental for his growth. Kat also gets Jevohn’s thoughts on why the CEBL is such a special league, and why it has exceeded expectations.
Ward 1 Studios Alex Vander Vlugt & Garrett Smith on early days and the future of the CEBL
August 25, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBWard 1 studios Alex Vander Vlugt and Garrett Smith join us to discuss how they’ve been involved with CEBL since day one. From their inaugural season with the Guelph Nighthawks to producing the behind-the-scenes documentary “OUR GAME”. Alex and Garrett talk about the excitement around championship weekend, and the growth of the league with additions next season including the Scarborough Shooting Stars.
Nilo Blues talks creative process, Toronto sound, and the crossover between athletes and artists
August 18, 2021 10:34 - 39 minutes - 54 MBNilo Blues the Vietnamese-Filipino Canadian hip hop artist who is the ultimate creator joins the CEBL Life podcast. From his early beginnings with the Raptor junior dance pack to acting with Disney Backstage he has taken all his creative learnings to start out with a blank canvas in the music world. His music is influencing many, taking you on a journey through his wide spectrum of sound. We hear about the details, grind, and hustle when creating. How athletes and artists are alike with the ...
Exmiranda - Bucking the Toronto Music scene, featured in the CEBL, and empowering black women
August 11, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBExmiranda joins us this week to discuss her journey, and how she bucked the Toronto music scene. Everything from being featured on the "Gossip Girl" soundtrack, to what it meant for her family seeing her featured in the CEBL. Whether she is empowering black women or using TikTok to share her creative process Exmiranda is a creative that is leading in many ways.
Toronto Raptors DJ 4KORNERS talks CEBL, music, and the rise of basketball in Canada
August 04, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBIn the first episode of the CEBL Life Podcast, host Kat Stefankiewicz welcomes Kirk “4KORNERS” St. Cyr to the show. They chat it up about his early beginnings, his experiences DJing for the Toronto Raptors, and dives into his tastes in music. He talks about basketball culture in Canada, the marriage between basketball and hip hop music, why he’s so excited about the CEBL, the incredible impact of the Raptors 2019 NBA Championship, and much more!
Welcome to the CEBL Life Podcast!
July 20, 2021 14:05 - 48 seconds - 1.1 MBWelcome to the "CEBL Life Podcast", a weekly series that will shed a light on the talented creators contributing to the exciting cultural movement of CEBL basketball both on and off the court - coming soon.