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Takeline

116 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1K ratings

Takeline 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

NBA Playoffs Reaction, Take Survivor + Ian Begley

May 25, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 78 MB

This week on Takeline, Ian Begley of SNY talks to Jason and Renee about game 1 of the Hawks/Knicks series (49:30) and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed joins to play a medical themed Take Survivor (1:02:21). Plus, Jason and Renee break down the opening playoff games from the weekend (12:58). 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 transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com...

NBA Playoffs Reaction, Take Survivor + Ian Begley

May 25, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

This week on Takeline, Ian Begley of SNY talks to Jason and Renee about game 1 of the Hawks/Knicks series (49:30) and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed joins to play a medical themed Take Survivor (1:02:21). Plus, Jason and Renee break down the opening playoff games from the weekend (12:58). 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 transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/...

Knicks vs. Hawks Predictions + Josh Luber On Collectibles & NFTs

May 18, 2021 07:02 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

This week on Takeline, co-founder of StockX, Josh Luber, joins to talk about the future of sneaker and trading card culture as well as the rise in popularity of NFTs (35:18). Jason and Renee give their predictions on the upcoming Knicks vs. Hawks playoff series (00:01), and discuss the class of 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement (24:47). Plus, Renee gives us exclusive insight into her first WNBA game as owner of the Atlanta Dream (30:30) and we debut our new online auction inspired ga...

Knicks vs. Hawks Predictions + Josh Luber On Collectibles & NFTs

May 18, 2021 07:02 - 1 hour

This week on Takeline, co-founder of StockX, Josh Luber, joins to talk about the future of sneaker and trading card culture as well as the rise in popularity of NFTs (35:18). Jason and Renee give their predictions on the upcoming Knicks vs. Hawks playoff series (00:01), and discuss the class of 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement (24:47). Plus, Renee gives us exclusive insight into her first WNBA game as owner of the Atlanta Dream (30:30) and we debut our new online auction inspired gam...

NBA Play in Tournament + Alan Yang talks Master of None Season 3

May 11, 2021 07:03 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

This week on Takeline, Alan Yang joins to talk about his career, the brand new season of Master of None (30:10) and sticks around to play Take Survivor (50:27). Jason and Renee give their thoughts on what the worst case scenario for the NBA play-in tournament would be (01:14), David Griffin’s comments on the officiating of Zion Williamson (19:09), and Renee gives an inside look into the start of the WNBA season (25:42). Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takeli...

Adam McKay on NBA Basketball & Reaganomics

May 04, 2021 07:13 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

Writer, director and avid hoops fan Adam McKay joins the show (35:05) to explain how Reagan-era social policies intertwine with an unfortunate series of basketball tragedies & the exciting game we see today. But first, Jason and Renee unpack LeBron’s recent criticism of the NBA Play-In Tournament (2:19), Aaron Rodgers’ looming departure from Green Bay (9:35), Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition (cash grab) vs. Logan Paul (20:08) and a violent protest staged by Manchester United fans in backlash of...

Lisa Borders pulled a power play on Adam Silver

April 27, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss the quick rise and even quicker fall of the European Super League, ESPN’s announcement that it will broadcast a Marvel themed NBA game, and they breakdown the top 5 teams in the NBA Eastern Conference. Plus, they are joined by former president of the WNBA Lisa Borders to talk about her career and the responsibility of sports leagues when it comes to social justice. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow fo...

Zion Hearts New York, Super Leagues, NBA Injury Problems, WNBA Draft + The Kid Mero

April 20, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

This week on Takeline, The Kid Mero joins to talk his Knicks and play Take Survivor! Jason and Renee discuss the decision from Europe’s top soccer clubs to form their own super league, Renee gives Jason a first hand account from inside the WNBA war room during draft day, and they debate whether the recent string of NBA injuries is due to the condensed season.     Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA...

ARod the Owner, The Masters, NBA Western Conference, Deshaun Watson + Diana Moskovitz & Jason’s Mom

April 13, 2021 08:15 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

This week on Takeline, Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery discuss Alex Rodriguez finalizing a deal with billionaire Marc Lore to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, their feelings on the state of the NBA’s Western Conference, and the recent postponements of several professional sports games in response to protests after an unarmed black man was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center. Plus, Diana Moskovitz joins to talk about the current Deshaun Watson civil cas...

MLB Pulls The All Star Game, NCAA Viewership, JJ Redick’s Comments + Travon Free

April 06, 2021 08:55 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

This week on Takeline Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery discuss the impact of the MLB pulling the All-Star game and MLB draft out of Atlanta in response to the restrictive voting law SB202. They also react to JJ Redick’s comments on being traded, and the viewership milestones made by women’s college basketball. Plus, Travon Free talks about his Oscar nominated short film and plays Take Survivor. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive ...

Sweet 16 Reactions, NBA Trade-A-Palooza, Georgia Voting Law + Taylor Rooks & Tate Frazier

March 30, 2021 08:55 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

This week on Takeline, Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery react to the results of the Sweet Sixteen games in both the Men’s and Women’s NCAA tourney and are joined by Tate Frazier to talk about what to expect from the Elite Eight games. Taylor Rooks talks about her experiences as a black woman in the media and what it was like to cover the NBA inside the bubble. Jason and Renee also discuss the recent restrictive voting law passed in Georgia. Plus, Take Survivor is back! SHOW NOTES: For...

Sweet 16 Reactions, NBA Trade-A-Palooza, Georgia Voting Law + Taylor Rooks & Tate Frazier

March 30, 2021 08:55 - 1 hour

This week on Takeline, Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery react to the results of the Sweet Sixteen games in both the Men’s and Women’s NCAA tourney and are joined by Tate Frazier to talk about what to expect from the Elite Eight games. Taylor Rooks talks about her experiences as a black woman in the media and what it was like to cover the NBA inside the bubble. Jason and Renee also discuss the recent restrictive voting law passed in Georgia. Plus, Take Survivor is back! SHOW NOTES: For m...

March Madness, NCAA Gender Disparities, NBA Injuries + Eddie Huang & Chantel Jennings join

March 23, 2021 08:25 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

This week on Takeline, Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery discuss the incredible upsets so far in the men’s NCAA basketball tournament, and are joined by Chantel Jennings of The Athletic to deep dive into the controversy regarding the lack of training facilities provided to the women’s college basketball players. They also talk about the latest news in the NBA, particularly the MVP and Rookie of the Year races. Plus, author, chef, and now director, Eddie Huang joins the show to discuss hi...

Jeremy Lin, Dan Pfeiffer + NBA MVP, March Madness, Anti-Trans Bills, Hot Mics

March 16, 2021 09:16 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

On the premiere of Takeline, Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery welcome Jeremy Lin to discuss the recent surge in anti-asian violence, his NBA journey, and the height of “Linsanity.” Dan Pfeiffer joins the show for a new game called Take Survivor. Then, Jason and Renee cover the recent racist remarks during a live broadcast of Oklahoma high school girls basketball game, the Republican effort to undermine transgender athletes rights, March Madness, Oscar noms and more. SHOW NOTES: To lea...

Takeline with Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery (coming soon)

February 26, 2021 00:30 - 2 minutes

Introducing Takeline, the newest podcast from Crooked Media. Takeline is a weekly podcast hosted by Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery that’s a fast-paced exploration of the NBA and world of sports and culture. Each week Jason and Renee talk 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 ...

Takeline with Jason Concepcion

February 26, 2021 00:30 - 1 minute - 1.44 MB

Introducing Takeline, the newest podcast from Crooked Media. Takeline 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 with guests 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...

Guests

Tommy Vietor
1 Episode

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