On this episode Obi sits down with 10 year professional basketball player Sean Armand as they discuss dealing with injuries, European basketball, finding your own happiness and more.

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On this episode Obi sits down with Amanze Egekeze, a member of the Nigerian National Team, professional basketball player, and aspiring actor. As they discuss his introduction to acting, where he doubled as Giannis Antetokounmpo, finding stillness in everyday activities, adapting to life and hoops overseas and more.

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In this special community episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi opens up about the realities of playing overseas during the holidays—from missing weddings and birthdays to learning how to create new traditions in foreign countries. He shares lessons on dealing with homesickness, adapting to unfamiliar cultures, and why success sometimes starts with letting go of comfort.

Whether you’re an athlete away from home or just navigating change, this episode is a powerful reminder that growth often begins when you choose to stay the course, even when it’s hard.

📍 Topics covered:

• Coping with isolation and homesickness during the holidays
  
  
• Creating new traditions and celebrating where you are
  
  
• Learning to embrace local customs instead of resisting them
  
  
• The internal scoreboard and choosing mindset over circumstances
  
  
• How overseas contracts work and why most players start at the bottom
  
  
• Humility, hustle, and building credibility in basketball and beyond
  
  

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In this special community episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi reflects on the emotional highs and lows of pro basketball—from early losses that shaped his identity to the internal scoreboard that keeps him grounded today. He shares how setbacks forced him to level up, what players can do to build confidence, and why keeping your edge means more than just staying in shape.

This episode is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the mental side of the game. Whether you're a young athlete or just navigating your own journey, it’s a reminder that your growth starts where your excuses end.

📍 Topics covered:

- Learning from losses and early career wake-up calls
- Managing emotions and expectations as a pro athlete
- Why the internal scoreboard matters more than stats
- Confidence, energy, and the mental side of performance
- Staying sharp through identity shifts and adversity
- What growth looks like beyond the highlight reel

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In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi sits down with Mike Hearne—host of This Is Oklahoma, real estate agent, golfer, car enthusiast, and all-around connector. They talk about building one of the most consistent local podcasts in Oklahoma, creating a career around what you love, and how doing hard things (like running 50Ks or buying your dream car) can reshape your mindset.

Mike shares how his passion for golf and storytelling opened unexpected doors—from launching a 750+ episode podcast to turning a 1965 Cobra into a content platform. They dive into real estate, personal growth, podcast monetization, and why Mike’s approach to life blends discipline, curiosity, and joy.

📍 Topics covered:

- Growing This Is Oklahoma into a 750+ episode podcast
- Why relationship-building is the real ROI
- Manifesting dream cars and making them pay for themselves
- Real estate, market shifts, and doing what actually makes you happy
- Training for 50Ks and the mental side of endurance
- How direction, discipline, and play keep the entrepreneurial fire alive

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In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi sits down with Billy Baron, former EuroLeague sharpshooter, to talk about what it takes to build a long career overseas. Billy shares how getting benched early in Lithuania, transferring schools multiple times, and watching his dad get fired from his coaching job all shaped his elite work ethic.

They get into the difference between working hard and working with purpose, why some players stall out while others level up, and how Billy is now helping the next generation of athletes prepare for the valleys, not just the highlights. This episode is all about high-performance routines, mental resilience, and post-retirement identity shifts.

📍 Topics covered:

Growing up in a basketball family and choosing to play for his dad
Transferring schools and betting on himself
The mindset shift after watching his dad get fired
How urgency shaped his senior year and got NBA scouts in the gym
Game-day routines, performance anxiety, and staying sharp under pressure
Why repetition, recovery, and realism matter more than hype
Mentorship, identity, and redefining success after basketball

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In this first Wonbyone Community episode, Obi Emegano breaks down the idea of the internal scoreboard—how to measure success by effort, discipline, and mindset instead of points, stats, or outside validation. Drawing from his first pro seasons overseas, he shares how shifting his focus from numbers to growth changed everything, both on and off the court.

Joined by Wonbyone team member, Chris Maraboli, Obi also answers audience questions about his time in Spain, lessons from not making a team, and the importance of doing the unseen work.

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In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi sits down with Josh Richardson—NBA veteran, former second-round pick, and hometown friend from Edmond, OK—to talk about the mental and physical grind behind a long pro career. Josh opens up about the early challenges that shaped his mindset, how he earned his role through defense and film study, and how staying adaptable helped him carve out a place in the league.

They also dive into life outside of basketball, from learning how to DJ to finding patience and perspective through injuries. Josh shares the importance of building outlets beyond sport, the value of accountability, and how long-term growth comes from constant adjustment and self-awareness.

📍 Topics covered:

Growing up in Oklahoma and being the backup PG no one expected
Making it to the NBA through defense, discipline, and reps
Staying ready for opportunities—on and off the court
How breaking down and rebuilding his jump shot changed everything
Building confidence through accountability and repetition
Long-term growth and adapting your game at the pro level

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