In this episode of the Big Smoke Podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including cigars, networking in cigar lounges, wine tasting, and the recent Haney vs. Garcia fight. They emphasize the importance of networking and making connections in cigar lounges, as well as the potential for unexpected conversations with influential individuals. They also touch on the idea of pairing cigars with wine and the personal preference involved. The hosts share their thoughts on the Haney vs. Garcia fight, with Garcia's unexpected victory and the impact of his pre-fight antics. The conversation covers various topics including boxing, NBA betting, and the WNBA. In boxing, they discuss the importance of legacy versus chasing money, the potential rematch between Garcia and Tank Davis, and the limitations of Tank moving up in weight. They also touch on the NBA's lifetime ban of Jokic Porter for betting on games and the hypocrisy of the NBA's partnership with ESPN Bet. The conversation concludes with a mention of Clark, the number one draft pick in the WNBA, signing a Nike deal. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the WNBA and the importance of marketing and endorsements for female athletes. They also touch on the disparity in pay between WNBA players and male athletes in other sports. The conversation then shifts to well-done burgers and the preference for medium or medium-well. We then end the conversation by teasing upcoming episodes and discussing the importance of health and self-care.

In this episode of the Big Smoke Podcast, the hosts interview Amir McClary, the head coach at Geneva High School in San Antonio. They discuss his journey into coaching, his motivation, and the team's goals for the upcoming season.

They also talk about the growth of women's basketball and the impact of players like Caitlin Clark. The conversation then shifts to Bronny James and his potential future in basketball, with differing opinions on whether he is ready for the next level. The conversation in this part revolves around two main themes: the potential earnings of college athletes through NIL deals and the discussion of top hoopers in movies.

In the first theme, the participants discuss the possibility of college athletes making more money in the NBA than through NIL deals. They mention specific examples of high offers made to college athletes by schools and booster clubs. In the second theme, they share their favorite basketball players in movies, including Jesus Shuttlesworth from 'He Got Game' and Shep from 'Above the Rim'. They also mention other notable characters like Penny from 'Blue Chips' and Bugs Bunny from 'Space Jam'.

In this conversation, the hosts discuss anticipation for Drake's response to Kendrick Lamar's recent diss track. They express disappointment in J. Cole's recent release and speculate on the timing and style of Drake's response. The conversation then transitions to the Masters golf tournament, with the hosts sharing their predictions for the event.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:26 Amir McClary: Coaching Journey and Motivation 04:34 The Impact of Women's Basketball and Players like Caitlin Clark 11:14 Bronny James: Ready for the Next Level? 16:12 Considerations for Bronny's Future: Health and Development 23:30 The NBA vs. NIL Deals 23:54 Favorite Basketball Players in Movies 34:09 Anticipation for Drake's Response to Kendrick Lamar 35:28 Disappointment in J. Cole's Recent Release 38:37 Speculating on Drake's Response 46:18 The Masters Golf Tournament Predictions

SUBSCRIBE HERE: // @TheBigSmokePodcast In this episode of the Big Smoke Podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including #MarchMadness predictions, the NBA Dunk of the Year, and the future face of the NBA. They also talk about their favorite #wines and give shoutouts to #WhistlePig and #Yeti. The conversation covers a range of players including Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant, Jason Tatum, Zion Williamson, and Jalen Green. The hosts debate who has the potential to become the new face of the NBA and discuss the importance of consistency and winning championships. The conversation covers topics such as LeBron James and JJ Reddick's new podcast, Tiger Woods' performance in the Masters, TV show recommendations, movie recommendations, and upcoming movies. This is something you don't want to miss! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Wine Talk 02:17 March Madness Predictions 07:11 NBA Dunk of the Year and the Future Face of the NBA 25:05 Tiger Woods' Performance in the Masters 30:02 TV Show Recommendations 35:11 Movie Recommendations 39:59 Upcoming Movies Social Media: Smitty: @aye__shii No Diddy: @_el_l0b0 KC: @itsabodega FOLLOW THE BIG SMOKE PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/big_smoke_podcast/ TWITTER | https://twitter.com/BigSmokePodcast TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@UCT7-SHz9Xua8Yzn4Rw6go4A SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/0bncczgyjgcOzI6K5nDsqV APPLE PODCASTS | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-smoke/id1671435063