TUC Podcast Network

Outta Bounds Podcast Ep 15 The Lakers New Big 3 Makes Zero Sense

In this week's edition of Outta Bounds, our Big 3 of Ladale, Donnie, and Noel is back in full effect to discuss the early start to NBA Free Agency and the blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade that sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers, but does this new BIG 3 make sense for the Lakers? We'll also offer our thoughts on Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from the U.S Women's gymnastic team competition. Is she really a quitter for putting her mental health first and above her team?

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0:00 Intro
1:35 A Ben Simmons Trade Package That Makes Sense
7:50 Early NBA Free Agency Reactions
19:40 Is Russell Westbrook a Good Fit for the Lakers?
27:05 Is LeBron James Breaking the NBA with His Formation of Super Teams
59:35 Did Simone Biles Quit on Her Team?
1:13:59 Show Wrap Up

TUC Talk Ep 12 Does Your Zodiac Sign Truly Define Your Personality?

In this week's episode of TUC Talk, we discuss zodiac signs and if our zodiac signs truly define our personalities. What happens when you mix the combustible energies of Air signs, Fire signs, and Water signs on one podcast? You get a living meme like this for an episode.

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0:00 Intro
3:30 Mental Check-In
22:33 Does Your Zodiac Sign Truly Define Your Personality
1:11:45 Show Wrap Up

Outta Bounds Ep.14 The Rest of the Basketball World No Longer Fear the USA

If there is anything that the NBA and International Basketball has taught us, it is that the rest of the basketball world no longer fear the USA. And we are seeing it center stage at this summer's Tokyo Olympics as the US Men's basketball team is already off to a rocky start. Can the US men's basketball team rebound or is this the continuation of a decline on the international stage that began back in 2019?

Also in this week's episode, we debate whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo is the new face of the NBA after a spectacular Playoff run and also if this was Chris Paul's last opportunity at winning a championship ring.

We wrap up this week's episode discussing the NFL's COVID policy. Is the league "outta bounds" with its mandates? And what is the best alternative for the non-compliers?

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0:00 Intro
0:50 Opening Thoughts
3:25 How Would You Remember the 2021 NBA Finals?
19:50 Will Team USA Basketball Win Gold at the Olympics?
35:15 Is the NFL Taking Their COVID Protocols Too Far?
48:10 Wrapping Up

TUC Talk Ep.11: What Awaits You in the Afterlife?

What awaits us in the afterlife? In a conversation that wasn't initially planned for this week's edition of TUC Talk, our panel of Ladale, Donovan, and Kenny analyze what may await us in life after death.

Donovan is filled with curiosity about what life has in store for him after death, but is it healthy to obsess over death and suicide? And is there an afterlife for a non-believer?

We'll debate this and more in this week's edition of TUC Talk.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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0:00 Intro

3:16 Mental Check-In

24:23 Just Going with the Flow

31:00 What Awaits You in the Afterlife?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUC Talk Ep.10 Do Men and Women Know What Each Other Want in a Relationship?

In this week's edition of TUC Talk, we debate whether Men and Women know what each other want in a relationship and in love. We chime in with stories from our past experiences, but the answer to this question might be more complex than we realize.

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0:00 Intro
2:11 Mental Check-In
12:19 Do Men and Women Know What Each Other Want
1:28:15 Wrapping Up

Outta Bounds Ep.13 Has the Rest of the World Finally Caught up to USA Basketball?

In this week's edition of Outta Bounds, the fellas are back to discuss the slow start of Team USA basketball in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics.  Has the rest of the world finally caught up to USA Basketball?

We also discuss dating and the "securing the bag at the end of the date, Bucks vs Suns in the Finals, Connor McGregor's star beginning to fade, Stephen A Smith's controversial Shohei Ohtani comments, and the racism displayed on the black players on the English National Soccer team.

 

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0:00 Intro
1:08 Donovan's Date Recap
8:00 NBA Finals Discussion
19:05 Has the World Finally Caught up to USA Basketball?
39:30 Is Connor McGregor's Star Beginning to Fade?
49:00 Donovan is Uncultured
1:00:03 Two Minute Drill: Stephen A's Controversial Shohei Ohtani Comments
1:13:00 Two Minute Drill: England National Soccer Team
1:21:45 Show Wrap Up

 

 

TUC Talk Ep.9 Should Addison Rae Have to Struggle Her Way Towards Success in Order to be Respected?

Should Addison Rae have to struggle her way towards success in order to gain your respect? Should anyone? In this week's edition of TUC Talk, we dissect this topic. Why do we glorify those that endure the struggle and discredit those that found an easier and quicker path towards success? We'll break down both sides of the argument and explain whether Addison Rae was justified or not in her tweets surrounding her debut gig at UFC 264.

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0:00 Intro
2:30 Mental Check-In
24:52 [Addison Rae] Should You Have to Struggle Your Way to Success?
57:29 Show Wrap Up

Outta Bounds Ep 12: Women's Empowerment to an Extent

Is there an extent to Women's Empowerment in the world of sports? Our Big 3 panel of Ladale, Donnie, and Noel are back in full effect to weigh in on the controversial audio leak of ESPN broadcaster, Rachel Nichols, comments regarding fellow ESPN Broadcaster, Maria Taylor's employment at ESPN.

We'll also weigh in on Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension from the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Was the suspension justified? And what will it take for the black community to lose its victim mentality?

The NBA Finals kick off tonight and we have predictions. But will Ladale finally lay off of Chris Paul if the Suns win it all this year? We have our doubts.

In this week's Two Minute Drill segment, we break down the ruling of the NCAA athletes' being allowed to garner endorsements while on campus. But will this ruling be the opening of Pandora's Box for the NCAA?

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0:10 Intro
1:05 Noel's Recaps His Atlanta Hawks' Season and Their Future
6:50 Should the Olympics Allow Sha'Carri Richardson to Race?
34:30 Do You Have a Problem with Rachel Nichols' Comments?
53:53 Bucks vs Suns NBA Finals Predictions
1:03:21 Two Minute Drill: Did the NCAA Open up Pandora's Box?
1:09:50 Wrapping Up

TUC Tal Ep.8 Adam, Eve, and Me

We wrap up the end of June with a discussion on America finally recognizing Juneteenth as a National Holiday but is this actually a step towards progress? Or is this America's way of Capitalizing on the trauma of African-Americans?

And speaking of trauma, is it true that all African Americans come from slave boats in Africa? We dissect this story and explain why perhaps the reason why African Americans have yet to receive reparations is because the history that we were taught in the classroom, is not absolute...

Also, in the highlight segment of this week's episode, our very own Donovan Wilkins offers us insight into his upcoming book release, 'Adam, Eve, and Me' , which details some of his most fascinating sexual escapades that will simply blow your mind.

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0:00 Intro
2:50 Mental Check-In 
18:30 Do African-Americans Deserve Reparations?
33:00 Is the Holiday of Juneteenth Endanger of Monetization?
45:50 Favorite Follows on Instagram
53:05  Is Rihanna's Beauty Overrated?
1:01:50 The Show is Almost Over, I Promise
1:03:00 The Story of Adam, Eve, and Me
1:15:00 Getting Closer to the End Now
1:21:10 Wrapping it Up

Outta Bounds Ep.11 Becky Hammon Doesn't Pass the Qualification Test

In this week's episode of Outta Bounds, Becky Hammon (yes Becky Hammon) dominates the topic of conversation in this week's episode as we debate whether or not she is deserving of a head coaching gig during a segment that intially had nothing to do with her whatsoever. Does she pass the qualification test ? Ladale certainly believes that Becky doesn't but Donovan believes that she does pass the qualification test. You can decide for yourself after you hear both sides.

Also in this week's episode, we break down the week that was during the Conference Finals. Will Chris Paul and the Suns shrink under the pressure? And is the magic carpet ride of the Atlanta Hawks finally coming to an end after Trae Young's ankle injury?

In this week's 'Two Minute Drill' segment, we dissect the Olympic's decision to rule transgender Track and Field athlete, Cece Telfer ineligible to compete in this year's Summer Olympics. But is it fair for transgender women to compete against other cisgender women in athletic competitions?

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0:00 Intro
5:20 NBA Conference Finals Discussion
35:15 Jason Kidd and Chauncey Billups Controversy/Becky Hammon Doesn't Pass the Qualifications Test
57:20 Where Will Damian Lillard Play Next Season?
1:04:31 Two Minute Drill: Should Trans Athletes Be Allowed to Compete Against Cis Genders?
1:14:22 Show Wrap Up