Takeline
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1K ratingsTakeline is a weekly podcast hosted by Jason Concepcion that’s a fast-paced exploration of the NBA and world of sports and culture. Each week Jason talks about the games, players, controversies and issues that run both on and off the court. The show will be a place for lively debates, guests (experts and super fans), and contributors who will provide game analysis, get deep into the storylines and will give the audience a chance to learn everything they didn’t even know about the games. New episodes every Tuesday!
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Episodes
How War in Ukraine Shifts Football’s Economy
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBTariq Panja of the New York Times joins Takeline to talk about how war in Ukraine is affecting British football economy, most notably Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich's stake in Chelsea. And Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News helps break down how New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ recent comments on vaccine mandates in the city might affect Kyrie Irving’s availability. Subscribe at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes eve...
Global Tensions at the Winter Games
February 22, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBJason talks to National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux and Wall Street Journal reporter Stu Woo about Max Parrot, Kamila Valieva, Eileen Gu, Nathan Chen and how the Winter Olympics become a stage for global politics. Subscribe at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name...
Super Bowl Sunday in Los Angeles
February 15, 2022 08:05 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBToday we talk to Pablo Torre — ESPN Daily Host & PTI/Around the Horn contributor — and Arif Hasan — NFL reporter with The Athletic — to focus on both the excitement around the Super Bowl & housing issues involved with hosting the game in LA. Subscribe at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked....
Deconstructing Super Bowl Sunday in LA
February 15, 2022 08:05 - 1 hourToday we talk to Pablo Torre — ESPN Daily Host & PTI/Around the Horn contributor — and Arif Hasan — NFL reporter with The Athletic — to focus on both the excitement around the Super Bowl & housing issues involved with hosting the game in LA. Subscribe at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected]...
Deconstructing Super Bowl Sunday in Los Angeles
February 15, 2022 08:05 - 1 hourToday we talk to Pablo Torre — ESPN Daily Host & PTI/Around the Horn contributor — and Arif Hasan — NFL reporter with The Athletic — to focus on both the excitement around the Super Bowl & housing issues involved with hosting the game in LA. Subscribe at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected]...
Can Brian Flores Win Against the NFL?
February 08, 2022 08:20 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThis week, Jason & Renee show the Uconn Huskies some love following their win over rival Tennessee and calculate whether or not the Nets can move James Harden. And Justin Tinsley (The Undefeated) & Gabe Feldman of Tulane Law join the show to unpack the cultural & legal fallout of Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL. Subscribe at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, c...
Will Brian Flores Win His Case Against the NFL?
February 08, 2022 08:20 - 1 hourThis week, Jason & Renee show the Uconn Huskies some love following their win over rival Tennessee and calculate whether or not the Nets can move James Harden. And Justin Tinsley (The Undefeated) & Gabe Feldman of Tulane Law join the show to unpack the cultural & legal fallout of Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL. Subscribe at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, cl...
Defending Inclusivity in English Football
February 01, 2022 08:05 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBJason & Renee discuss Tom Brady’s impending retirement, Joe Burrow’s unrivaled demeanor and the Atlanta Hawks’ recent seven-game win streak. 19-year NBA pro Charles Oakley joins us to detail his new book — The Last Enforcer— and Liz Ward, Stonewall’s program director, explains the movement to combat homophobia within Chelsea FC’s fanbase & the English Premier League at-large. Since 1989, Stonewall has helped create transformative change in the lives of LGBTQ+ people across communities in th...
Aaron Rodgers Believes in Conspiracies
January 25, 2022 08:05 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason & Renee return to recap last weekend's made-for-TV divisional round of the NFL playoffs. They're joined by Kevin Van Valkenburg of ESPN to detail his exclusive interview with Aaron Rodgers. And we'll reconsider Grayson Allen's one-game suspension after his flagrant foul caused Alex Caruso to fracture his right wrist. Subscribe at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! For a closed-captione...
Behind the Scenes of Novak Djokovic’s Court Hearing
January 11, 2022 08:12 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason & Renee are back to recap #KlayDay at the Chase Center and check in on the Knicks and Hawks. Then, Guardian journalist Tumaini Carayol joins the show to report on the moments surrounding Novak Djokovic's immigration hearing ahead of the Australian Open. Finally, we'll unpack how Joe Judge reflects New York Giants dysfunction. Subscribe at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! For a closed...
Dak, Antonio Brown, Becky Hammon & The Lakers
January 04, 2022 08:05 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThis week on Takeline, Ashley Nicole Moss and Brandon Newman fill in for Renee and Jason. Listen as they discuss the Antonio Brown saga, the state of the Lakers, the Dallas sports media turn on Dak Prescott, and Kirk Herbstreit’s rant about college football players skipping bowl games. Plus, Brandon and Ashley talk about why Becky Hammon's move to the WNBA is historic and not a step down. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips...
TAKE SURVIVOR LIVE!
December 21, 2021 08:05 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBOn the last Takeline of 2021 we invite you to listen to a special LIVE version of Take Survivor recorded during our Crooked “What A Year” event taped in Los Angeles. Plus, Jason and Renee give their buzzer beaters of 2021. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email trans...
Canada vs. Covid, Celebrity Boxing, Tiger Woods + Richard Jefferson
December 14, 2021 08:05 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBThis week on Takeline, NBA champion and analyst Richard Jefferson joins to talk about the Lakers, Ben Simmons, and changing the athlete content game. Plus, Jason and Renee discuss the Deron Williams / Frank Gore celebrity boxing match, Canada’s new law that will keep unvaccinated athletes from entering the country, and Jason calls his mother to talk about Tiger Woods’ return to golf. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and ...
Canada vs. Covid, Celebrity Boxing, Tiger Woods + Richard Jefferson
December 14, 2021 08:05 - 55 minutesThis week on Takeline, NBA champion and analyst Richard Jefferson joins to talk about the Lakers, Ben Simmons, and changing the athlete content game. Plus, Jason and Renee discuss the Deron Williams / Frank Gore celebrity boxing match, Canada’s new law that will keep unvaccinated athletes from entering the country, and Jason calls his mother to talk about Tiger Woods’ return to golf. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and t...
MLB Lockout, Suns, Antonio Brown + Trouble in Portland
December 07, 2021 08:05 - 48 minutes - 44 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee talk to Hannah Keyser of Yahoo Sports about the Major League Baseball lockout, and discuss the recent news about Antonio Brown using a fake vaccine card. Also, Renee and Jason wonder if the Portland Trailblazers should just start fresh after reports that Damian Lillard wants to play with Ben Simmons and if the Suns are the team to beat, not only in the Western Conference, but the entire NBA. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube....
Lincoln Riley, Frank Vogel, Knicks Revenge + A Chess Grandmaster
November 30, 2021 08:05 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee talk to ESPN’s Paolo Uggetti about Lincoln Riley taking the USC football coaching job, the Knicks revenge win against the Hawks, and Frank Vogel’s status as the Lakers coach. Plus, chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley joins to talk about his journey in the world of chess and the latest from the World Chess Championship in the United Arab Emirates. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to...
LeBron, Isaiah Stewart & The Warriors + Sarah Spain & Tommy Vietor
November 23, 2021 08:05 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss the skirmish between Lebron James and Isaiah Stewart, the Warriors hot start to the NBA season, and make predictions for the upcoming Knicks v. Hawks game. Sarah Spain of ESPN joins to discuss being a part owner in the NWSL, Scottie Pippen’s comments on Michael Jordan, and her expectations for the Chicago Bulls. Later, it’s a Thanksgiving themed Take Survivor with guest contestants Tommy Vietor and Sarah Spain. Don’t forget to smash the subscri...
Renee Is Married!!! + 90s Knicks Talk
November 16, 2021 08:05 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee talk with Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated about his new book ‘Blood In The Garden.’ Renee and Jason discuss the problem with insider journalism in the wake of Adam Schefter’s problematic tweet about Dalvin Cook. Plus, Jason and Renee wonder when they should panic about their Knicks and Hawks. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday!
Renee Is Married!!! + 90s Knicks Talk
November 16, 2021 08:05 - 1 hourThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee talk with Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated about his new book ‘Blood In The Garden.’ Renee and Jason discuss the problem with insider journalism in the wake of Adam Schefter’s problematic tweet about Dalvin Cook. Plus, Jason and Renee wonder when they should panic about their Knicks and Hawks. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! L...
Aaron Rodgers Reaction & Scottie Pippen Wants The Smoke
November 09, 2021 08:05 - 1 hourThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss the Aaron Rodgers fallout from his anti-vax tirade, Scottie Pippen’s spicy thoughts on Michael Jordan, and the bombshell report on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver. Plus, Renee and Jason grade how the Knicks and Hawks have looked in the first ten games of the season. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! For a closed-captioned...
Aaron Rodgers Reaction & Scottie Pippen Wants The Smoke
November 09, 2021 08:05 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss the Aaron Rodgers fallout from his anti-vax tirade, Scottie Pippen’s spicy thoughts on Michael Jordan, and the bombshell report on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver. Plus, Renee and Jason grade how the Knicks and Hawks have looked in the first ten games of the season. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! For a closed-captione...
Ricky Williams talks Cannabis, Josh Gordon, and More + The Knicks!
November 02, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason talks with guest host and writer for The Athletic, Kavitha Davidson about the surging Knicks (01:30), Trump attending the World Series (38:00), and changes to the NFL’s Rooney Rule (1:03:00). Plus, former All Pro running back and cannabis advocate, Ricky Williams joins the show (16:15) to talk about his new cannabis lifestyle brand, Highsman, and how the NFL has changed its attitude towards players who use pot. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http:...
The NBA Is Back! + Josiah Johnson & Shea Serrano
October 26, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss all the storylines surrounding the start of the NBA season (08:15) and debate whether or not they would have given back Tom Brady’s 600th touchdown football (00:09). Later in the show, Josiah Johnson joins(43:00) to talk about being the king of NBA Twitter and writing for the new Netflix show “Colin in Black and White.” Plus, Shea Serrano talks (31:00) about his new book Hip Hop And Other Things.” Finally, it’s a star studded social media person...
NFL Emails, Chicago Sky + O’Shea Jackson Jr. talks Lakers, Swagger
October 19, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThis week on Takeline, O’Shea Jackson Jr. (13:29) joins to talk about starring in the new Apple TV+ series “Swagger.” Renee and Jason discuss the Chicago Sky winning their first WNBA title (30:27), and wonder why the NFL will not be releasing any more emails (00:56) in the wake of their Washington Football team investigation after the resignation of Jon Gruden. Plus, Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated joins (51:31) to talk about the 2011 NBA lockout and its impact on the NBA as we start the 2...
Wilder v. Fury, WNBA Finals + Making Rugby More Diverse
October 12, 2021 07:05 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee wonder if the boxing industry would have preferred for Deontay Wilder to beat Tyson Fury (00:38) and discuss game 1 of the WNBA finals (33:26). Plus, Frank McKinney, one of the first African-American college Rugby coaches joins (16:04) to talk about his new documentary Scrum. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! For a closed-caption...
Belichick Or Brady, NWSL Fallout, Wiggins Vax Reversal
October 05, 2021 07:05 - 1 hourOn this week’s Takeline, Jason and Renee talk to former NWSL keeper Haley Kopmeyer and CEO of Just Women’s Sports, Hayley Rosen (19:42) about the fallout resulting from a bombshell investigation into sexual misconduct in the league by former coach Paul Riley. Renee and Jason also discuss whether or not Tom Brady feels like he lost after not scoring a touchdown against his former team The Patriots (01:21) and try to figure out why Andrew Wiggins changed his stance (35:57) on Covid-19 and got v...
Belichick Or Brady, NWSL Fallout, Wiggins Vax Reversal
October 05, 2021 07:05 - 54 minutes - 50 MBOn this week’s Takeline, Jason and Renee talk to former NWSL keeper Haley Kopmeyer and CEO of Just Women’s Sports, Hayley Rosen (19:42) about the fallout resulting from a bombshell investigation into sexual misconduct in the league by former coach Paul Riley. Renee and Jason also discuss whether or not Tom Brady feels like he lost after not scoring a touchdown against his former team The Patriots (01:21) and try to figure out why Andrew Wiggins changed his stance (35:57) on Covid-19 and got ...
Kyrie vs. NY & Is Sue Bird Retiring? + AJ Perez On The Rams Lawsuit
September 28, 2021 07:05 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee talk to AJ Perez (19:16) of Front Office Sports about the recent ruling in the St. Louis lawsuit against the LA Rams. Renee and Jason discuss why Kyrie’s anti-vax stance is so problematic for the Nets (00:19) and wonder about the future of WNBA legend Sue Bird (31:06). Plus, Mama Concepcion joins (44:19) to recap the U.S.’s dominating victory in the Ryder Cup. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive v...
How The Astros Cheated Major League Baseball And Won
September 21, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee talk to author Andy Martino (29:15), author of “Cheated’ about the Astros sign stealing scandal. They also discuss how USA Gymnastics (00:47) needs to change to better protect its athletes and give a preview of the WNBA playoffs (15:03) starting this week. Plus, Take Survivor (56:34)! Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and original Takeline content! For a transcript of this episode, ...
NFL Week 1, Tom Brady, U.S. Open & Sports 20 Years After 9/11
September 14, 2021 07:05 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee talk to directors/producers Joe Lavine and Ross Greenburg (39:54) about their HBO documentary ‘Extra Innings From 9/11.’ Jason reveals his sports superstitions while discussing week one of the NFL (00:59) and college football (19:34) season. Plus, Renee and Jason debate the state of tennis (25:23) after the 2021 U.S. Open. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. ...
Best Of Takeline
September 07, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBHappy Labor Day. We thought this week would be a great time to give all you listeners a break from the nws cycle and here what we think are the best, interviews, segments and, of course, Take Survivor moments from Takeline. Enjoy! For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline.
A Legal Expert On Nerlens Noel Suing Rich Paul
September 01, 2021 07:05 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBOn this bonus episode Jason talks with sports lawyer and founder of the Sports Agent Blog, Darren Heitner. Darren is an expert in the field of sports business litigation and tells Jason about the inner workings of these types of disputes as well as what he expects to happen in the process of Nerlens Noel’s suit against his former agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline.
Emoni Bates, Rich Paul Lawsuit, Jake Paul + Dan Wetzel
August 31, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee react to the Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley fight (00:56) and give their thoughts on the news that Nerlens Noel is suing Rich Paul (11:00). Later in the show, Renee and Jason talk to Dan Wetzel (32:36) about five-star high school basketball player Emoni Bates committing to the University of Memphis. Finally, Take Survivor (53:46) is back! Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch A...
Why Black Art Is Universal With Antoinette Nwandu
August 26, 2021 07:05 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBOn this bonus episode of Takeline, Renee talks with award winning playwright Antoinette Nwandu about her play Pass Over, which is the first show to return to Broadway after the New York theater shutdown. Antoinette reveals what inspired the play, why she chose to change the ending for its new Broadway run, and why the themes in Pass Over transcend the American black experience. For tickets to Pass Over please visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/pass-over/ Or you can watch a filmed version...
Draymond & Durant tell all, Pacquiao's Future + Tamyra Mensah-Stock
August 24, 2021 07:05 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBThis week on Takeline, Tamyra Mensah-Stock talks (26:43) about being the first black woman to ever win an Olympic gold medal in wrestling, and shows off her karaoke skills. Jason and Renee discuss the sit down interview between Kevin Durant and Draymond Green (01:00) and how it will impact NBA team/media relationships Plus, research fellow Risa Isard joins to present (44:46) her findings on how the media promotes white WNBA players more than black WNBA players. Don’t forget to smash the sub...
Sports Betting, UFC Wages, Summer League + Ben Fowlkes
August 17, 2021 07:05 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss how the embrace of betting by pro leagues will affect the sports industry. Later in the show, Renee talks about her experience at Summer League. Plus, Ben Fowlkes of The Athletic joins to talk about Cheyanne Buys viral press conference and the controversy around how the UFC pays its fighters. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Frid...
The Messi Situation With Barcelona
August 13, 2021 18:58 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBOn this bonus episode of Takeline, Jason talks with sports journalist and author Simon Kuper about FC Barcelona losing legendary player Lionel Messi due to financial mismanagement. His new book The Barcelona Complex details the inner workings of Barca and how they’ve gone from the most successful soccer club in history to an organization struggling to find its competitive edge. For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline.
Free Agency Grades, NFL Vaxxing, Messi Says Goodbye + Mirin Fader
August 10, 2021 07:05 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBFor a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline.
Bonus Episode! Billionaire Owners And Their NBA Tax Havens
August 06, 2021 18:41 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThanks for listening to another Bonus Episode of Takeline! In this episode Jason talks to investigative reporter Robert Faturechi of ProPublica about his bombshell article on billionaire NBA owners and how they use professional sports teams to avoid paying millions in taxes Please read the fascinating article (link below) and support more work like Robert’s at Propublica.org https://www.propublica.org/article/the-billionaire-playbook-how-sports-owners-use-their-teams-to-avoid-millions-in-...
Jermaine O’Neal on Malice At The Palace + Roger Bennett
August 03, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee talk to Jermaine O’Neal (00:57) about the infamous Malice At The Palace brawl. Later in the show, they discuss the unfair media coverage of Simone Biles (18:30) and what they think about Russell Westbrook being traded (33:51) to the Lakers. Plus, Roger Bennett joins (44:52) the show to talk about the life and death of the European Super League and how social justice movements by American athletes influence sports culture overseas. Don’t forget to smash...
Bucks Are The Champs, Olympics Controversy + Kristen Ledlow
July 27, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBThis week on Takeline, Renee and Jason talk to Kristen Ledlow (08:50) about the Bucks winning their first NBA Championship in 50 years, the historic game 6 from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the positive social justice push from WNBA & NBA athletes. Later in the show, Jason and Renee discuss the controversy surrounding Olympic fencer Alen Hadzic (35:27) and how it compares to the treatment of Sha’carri Richardson. Plus, it’s a Crooked crossover as What A Day host Akilah Hughes joins to play Take...
Bucks Take A Series Lead, Shohei Ohtani & Team USA
July 20, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee break down game 5 of the NBA Finals Bucks/Sun series (00:54) and predict who will be named Finals MVP. Later in the show they discuss the recent comments from Stephen A. Smith on Shohei Ohtani (21:44) and how the marketing of international athletes in America has changed. Plus, Jason and Renee debate whether or not they believe USA basketball can win gold at the Olympics (35:33). Finally, it’s a Takeline crew Take Survivor (50:24) with new addition, Int...
Bonus Episode! Matt Sullivan on KD, The Nets & Athlete Activism
July 15, 2021 21:16 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBOn this bonus episode of Takeline, Jason talks with author Matt Sullivan about his new book "Can't Knock The Hustle." Matt reveals behind the scenes details about what it was like to intimately follow and talk with the Brooklyn Nets superstars while they played in the 2020 NBA bubble. For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline.
Sha’Carri Richardson, Euro Final Racism + JJ Redick & Tommy Alter
July 13, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee react to game three of the NBA finals (00:33) and talk with The Old Man & The Three hosts, JJ Redick and Tommy Alter (17:56). Plus, Renee and Jason discuss the racist abuse subjected to Black soccer players on the English National team (52:52) after losing to Italy in the 2020 UEFA Euro Final and the news about Sha’Carri Richardson not being able to run at the Tokyo Olympics 1:02:42). Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/tak...
Geno Auriemma Talks College Athletes Getting Paid, Olympics & Paige Bueckers
July 06, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBHappy 4th! This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee are joined by women’s basketball legend and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma. He discusses the recent NCAA ruling that college athletes can make money off their image and likeness, Paige Bueckers historic freshman season, and the Olympic committee's decision not to select Nneka Ogwumike to the U.S. Women’s National Basketball team roster. Later in the show, Jason and Renee play a game of two truths and a lie, then it’s an independence day theme...
Damian Lillard vs. The Trailblazers, NBA Coaching Carousel + LZ Granderson
June 29, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee react to the latest games in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals (00:40), the recent string of NBA coaching hire controversies (49:30), and Damian Lillard’s reported unhappiness (57:38) with the Portland Trailblazers front office. Plus, LZ Granderson joins (27:43) to talk about Carl Nassib being the first openly gay active NFL player, the wave of anti-transgender legislation in youth sports and his new podcast, Life Out Loud. Don’t forget to smas...
Ben Simmons woes, MLB Cheating + NBA Foundation Executive Greg Taylor
June 22, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss what the 76ers should do after Ben Simmons’ abysmal postseason (00:26), the recent controversy involving illegal substance enhancers used by MLB pitchers (35:43), and debut the first in a multi-part “Owner’s Diary” (1:06:30) series from Renee. Plus, Executive Director of the NBA Foundation, Greg Taylor (55:44) joins to talk about the league’s initiatives in racial and social justice. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube...
Harrison Barnes talks Analytics, Running for Office & Coach K
June 15, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBThis week on Takeline, Harrison Barnes reveals why he is so passionate about making positive social change, and why analytics in the NBA can be a problem (45:35). Jason and Renee discuss the Suns sweeping the Nuggets (00:54) and talk with Tim Cato of the Athletic about his recent news breaking article on the Mavs front office woes (23:27). Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Fri...
Chris Bosh Talks NBA, Retirement, & The Miami Heat’s Legacy
June 08, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBThis week on Takeline, Chris Bosh joins to talk about his incredible career in the NBA and his experiences as one of the Big Three for the Miami Heat (1:06:37). Jason and Renee talk about pro athlete mental health and media access after Naomi Osaka pulled out of the French Open citing mental health concerns (42:57). Plus, a preview of what to expect from the second round of the NBA playoffs (06:49). Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive ...
Devereaux Peters On Gun Violence + We Answer A Fan Question
June 01, 2021 07:05 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBOn this special episode of Takeline, WNBA Champion Devereaux Peters explains how she got involved in preventing Gun Violence and what it means to #WearOrange (27:50). Jason and Renee discuss what’s surprised them most from hosting the podcast and what they hope to accomplish in future episodes (00:05). Plus, the official Takeline golf correspondent, Jason’s mom, breaks down the Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau beef (42:01) and a very special buzzer beater segment in which they answer a qu...