Say Less with Kaz

The Job's Not Finished (ft. Israel "Stylebender" Adesanya)

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:15:01 GMT

A lot has changed since the last episode of "Say Less." In the first episode of the podcast under the Whistle Sports and BrotherHQ umbrella and the Season 2 premiere, Kaz speaks with the UFC's undisputed middleweight champion of the world Israel "Stylebender" Adesanya. But more importantly, Kaz speaks about the current racial climate in the world and what you can do to bring passion to action and ways you can effect change today. The murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery have served as a tipping point in this country's history and the fight to end systemic racism and the past ten days have served as a great start, but we are all in it for the long haul.

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The First, Last Dance (Be Right Back)

Tue, 19 May 2020 12:19:16 GMT

Kaz makes an announcement about the future of "Say Less" as well as breaking down the final two episodes of The Last Dance on ESPN.

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The Return Of Sports? (Ft. Max Pearce of the Harlem Globetrotters)

Thu, 14 May 2020 12:46:22 GMT

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Winning Comes With a Price (ft. Danny LoPriore of The Basement Yard)

Mon, 11 May 2020 19:54:59 GMT

On today's episode of "Say Less," Kaz talks with podcast host and titty enthusiast, Danny LoPriore, about last night's episodes of The Last Dance on ESPN. In this episode, Kaz and Danny speak at length about Michael Jordan being a necessary asshole to his teammates, Scottie Pippen going out sad, if MJ had the Steve Kerr "punch" footage scrapped, the loss of Jordan's father and the urban legends about his gambling debts, why sports are so important no matter what level you play at, Allen Iverson's glaring omission from this documentary, Kobe Bryant, and much more.

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When Can We Laugh? (ft. The Daily Show's Josh Johnson)

Thu, 07 May 2020 13:08:54 GMT

Like most tough times in American History, the role of comedy is very pivotal in the era of COVID-19. On today's episode of "Say Less," Kaz talks to stand-up comedian Josh Johnson. In addition to being a mainstay in the Chicago comedy scene, he's a writer for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. On this episode, we speak about when the right time is to laugh about...anything. We also discuss what it's like to work on a show that is dependent on keeping things light even in the midst of some of the world's biggest problems as well as the art to joke crafting. Josh also speaks on the persistence of Kanye West and what positive or negatives attributes you can take from him when it comes to the power of self-belief and much more.

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The Game Never Stops (ft. Alexis Robinson)

Wed, 06 May 2020 12:38:15 GMT

On today's episode of "Say Less," Kaz chats with athlete manager and brand builder for athletes, Alexis Robinson. The Las Vegas native is one of the many low-key figures that makes the world of sports go around. In this episode, the former Tennis player speaks at length about her relationship with Sonny Vaccaro and how the decades-long sneaker wars influences the summer circuit and how Vegas becomes ground zero for grassroots hoops in the summer time. She also speaks on what it was like working with Big Baller Brand and the famed Las Vegas Big Time tournament which brought some of the biggest and brightest current and future pros hoopers in the world together. She also lends advice to women of color trying to break into the world of sports and things she's learned along the way to put those that grow up after her on game, as well as her relationship with the legendary John Lucas.

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The Podcast About Nothing (ft. Wale)

Tue, 05 May 2020 12:26:11 GMT

Wale and Kaz have been best friends for nearly ten years, but amazingly they've never done a podcast together. The two shoot the breeze about how they've been holding up while social distancing as well as and when they knew that this COVID-19 was for real. They also speak about weight gain and emotional eating during the pandemic, what the hell do you talk about on SportsCenter or First Take when there's no sports on, giving Chris Jericho his flowers, AEW catching their stride and the evolution of Cody Rhodes, why The Big Show is a triple quadruple OG, Becky Lynch on Billions, the greatest blood jobs in wrestling history, untold stories being behind the scenes at WrestleMania and SummerSlam, the history of WaleMania and so much more.

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The Jordan Fools (ft. Marlon Craft)

Mon, 04 May 2020 11:33:35 GMT

On today's episode of "Say Less," Kaz brings in his weekly guest to talk about "The Last Dance" on ESPN and this week he shoots the breeze with New York rapper Marlon Craft. On this episode, Kaz and Marlon talk in depth about getting into the dark side of Michael Jordan that the world didn't get to see. In addition to that, the two spoke about Kobe Bryant appearing in the documentary as well as Jordan's obsessive competitive nature, the New York Knicks still somehow finding a way to catch some heat, why you should never owe money to anyone with a Jheri curl, what it means to be a role model in the 90s to now and much more.

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Sun Is Down, Freezing Cold (ft. OG Chase B)

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:18:18 GMT

Travis Scott's official DJ and right hand man to Cactus Jack Records, OG Chase B, is today's guest on Say Less with Kaz. Chase B speaks at length about Travis Scott's incredible Fortnite concert and what it took to help put that together. Chase also speaks about his humble beginnings in Texas and how he met Travis, what makes an Astroworld show so special, his favorite songs to watch perform, and the Cactus Jack Records collaboration album; JackBoys. We also speak on "The Scotts" and the amount of music Travis Scott and Kid Cudi have in the can together that the world haven't heard yet, what it takes to run a label and A&R new artists, the Jordan Brand Collaboration, what we can expect from the next Travis Scott album, how he's kept his sanity during the COVID-19 era and much more.

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Sucka Free (ft. WWE Hall Of Famer Booker T)

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:49:47 GMT

When it comes to professional wrestling legends, Booker T is in a league all his own. Along with Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels, he is one of three wrestlers ever to go into the WWE Hall Of Fame twice. In addition to being a six-time world champion, Booker's life story is the stuff made of movies and has become part of the pop culture lexicon with his trademark spinaroonie and catch phrases. On today's episode of "Say Less," Kaz talks in depth with the wrestling legend about the doors he kicked open for black sports entertainers as well as his upbringing and what led to him making it in WCW. Book also talks about his wrestling school and the hand he had in training The Usos, Ember Moon and Reality of Wrestling. Booker also speaks on the fun he had working with Kaz in his WWE days, WaleMania, his Roast that will take place on YouTube, earning respect and carrying himself in a way that warranted it backstage, working with CM Punk, getting into media and color commentary with Fox Sports and ESPN and plenty more including what he thinks about losing to Triple H at WrestleMania 19.

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How To Not Screw Up Your Draft (ft. Willie Colon of Barstool Breakfast)

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:24:57 GMT

With the 2020 NFL Draft firmly behind us, Kaz talks with the host of Barstool Breakfast and former Super Bowl winning offensive lineman, Willie Colon, to talk about what went right and wrong for some of your favorite teams. Colon breaks down the game of both Andrew Thomas and Mekhi Becton of the Giants and Jets respectfully and what it takes to protect Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones. We also speak about Tristan Wirfs and his job to protect Tom Brady in Tampa Bay, Jordan Love being selected in the first round and what that means for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, if Tua Tagavailoa can live up to the hype and be Miami's franchise, Joe Burrow and the Bengals, how many top-tier Wide Receivers were taken, Jalen Hurts and much more.

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The Last Dance and Fist Pumps (ft. Kevin Clancy of Barstool Sports)

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:21:00 GMT

Kevin Clancy is one of the most prolific content creators on the internet (Answer The Internet, KFC Radio) and is the backbone of what makes Barstool Sports the massive media giant it has become. He's also a guy who rarely holds his tongue and calls BS when he sees it, so I made sure to wait until I can get him on the show to talk about the first episodes of the long-awaited documentary series on the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls called The Last Dance. On this episode, Kaz and KFC talk about how Michael Jordan looks after the first two episodes, if Jerry Krause is getting a raw deal even from the grave, should people feel bad for Scottie Pippen and why Dennis Rodman might have lived the most unbelievable life in American History. We also discuss the plight of whether or not you should stream the leaked copy of the series or watch it with the rest of the world on Sundays. Before all of that though, Kaz breaks down the blockbuster trade which sent a newly un-retired Rob Gronkowski to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to rejoin the only quarterback he's ever known, Tom Brady.

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Black Wednesday (ft. Chris Van Vliet and Ryan Satin)

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:11:47 GMT

It took a while, but pro wrestling and the WWE in particular finally began to feel the wrath of the repercussions of COVID-19. On today's episode, Kaz speaks with acclaimed wrestling journalists Chris Van Vliet and Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet and FS1's WWE Backstage about the week that was. We speak at length about the fallout of "Black Wednesday" which saw dozens of beloved WWE Superstars released or furloughed from the company, the company being deemed an essential business in the state of Florida, as well as which talents can see this as a blessing in disguise by getting the opportunity to perform elsewhere. We also speak about what this means for All Elite Wrestling and if WWE's current plight will effect the new company long-term. AEW and NXT's Wednesday night war continued with an empty-arena World Title match between John Moxley and Jake Hager as well as NXT getting a shot in the arm with Timothy Thatcher, Malcolm Bivens and Karrion Cross.

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Shake The Room (ft. The Boardroom’s Jordan Schultz and SLAM’s Adam Figman)

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:25:47 GMT

The number 1 high school prospect in the country, Jalen Green, shook up the basketball world this past week by announcing that he will skip college and join the NBA and G-League's program for elite prospects and going professional. Shortly after that, five-star prospect Isaiah Todd withdrew his commitment to the University of Michigan to join Green in the G-League. In this episode, I talk with two people who are all over the high school basketball scene and why these two stars have the potential to become household names. Jordan Schultz is the co-host of "The Pull-Up Podcast" with CJ McCollum and is an ESPN insider and contributor to Kevin Durant's 'The Boardroom' on ESPN+. Adam Figman is the chief content officer of SLAM and has had Green play in the most recent SLAM Summer Classic. In this episode, Kaz, Adam and Jordan speak at length about a busy week in grassroots hoops including Josh Christopher's commitment to Arizona State, Green scoring a $500,000 contract, if the G-League will give the NCAA a gut-punch, how much we owe to Lavar Ball for all of this and plenty more.

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Get Your Role On (ft. Deric Augustine of NBA 2K20 and ‘The Godfather of Harlem’)

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:01:18 GMT

It takes more than a pretty face to make your big break in Hollywood. For Deric Augustine, it took making a name for himself in New Orleans, cutting his teeth in the theatre stages, getting to New York City and getting tutelage from some of the greatest to ever do it. Augustine, who voices NBA 2K20's main character 'Che,' talks to Kaz on this episode of 'Say Less' about his athletic history in Louisiana Football, playing Cassius Clay on 'The Godfather of Harlem,' working alongside Ava Duvernay, Maverick Carter, Forest Whitaker, Rosario Dawson and Idris Elba, how he found out he was going to be in NBA 2K, Saints Football, Pelicans Basketball and much more. Augustine also speaks about his upcoming roll in the Apple TV and Kevin Durant-produced series co-starring Oshea Jackson Jr.

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Broke In A Minute (feat. Baron Davis)

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:26:39 GMT

You know Baron Davis' rap sheet on the court. UCLA Legend, Two-Time NBA All-Star, third overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft, leader of the 'We Believe' Warriors, we get it. But B. Diddy's exploits off of the court might be just as impressive. On today's episode of "Say Less," Davis, fresh off of his 41st birthday, talks at length about his companies SLiC and No Label. He expresses the desire for athletes' stories and documentaries to be told by the athletes' peers and not just sportswriters. He explains why he based his company out in the Bay Area, his series WTF Baron Davis on Hulu and FUSE, the need for positive black characters and tales to be told, and what he would do to make the NBA's H.O.R.S.E. competition more compelling in the wake of COVID-19.

Davis also talks hoops and breaks down exactly why the 'We Believe' Warriors defeated the heavily favored top-seeded Dallas Mavericks, as well as where he feels his game would fit in the NBA in 2020. Davis also explains the art of point guard play and who are some of the league's greatest artists and details the first game that he got cooked in the NBA and who did it.

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Came To Collect (ft. WWE Superstar Lio Rush)

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:15:33 GMT

WWE and NXT superstar, Lio Rush, is only 25 years old but has had an experience like no other in the company. As a wrestling prodigy and independent star, he was signed to the WWE at 22 years old. However, getting signed was just the beginning of his rollercoaster career. On this episode of "Say Less," Lio speaks at length about how his WWE career almost ended before it even got started over a tweet about Emma and Asuka, how Velveteen Dream and Paige helped him through that time, his short initial run on NXT, getting called up to Monday Night RAW to manage Bobby Lashley, his debut interactions with Kevin Owens and Elias, Vince McMahon demonstrating "Bobby's Favorite Pose," his hiatus from the company and return to NXT to take on RAW and Smackdown during Survivor Series 2019, the NXT Crusierweight Championship tournament and much more. Kaz and Lio speak at length about their working relationship together at the company and some of their favorite bits they worked on together including his catchphrases, winning the Intercontinental Championship, the epic booing in Seattle and much more.

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What's Free? (feat. Nile "Lowkey" Ivey of Beats1)

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:52:01 GMT

As we go into a full month of being locked down in the crib courtesy of COVID-19 and the coronavirus, it's easy to start getting incredibly bored and completely understandable to not try and be as productive as you can be. Not Nile Ivey. In this episode of "Say Less," Kaz holds court with his longtime friend, business partner and music industry insider Nile "Lowkey" Ivey about how he's managed to thrive in a time where it seems like everything is starting to shut down. The brains behind the infamous Swizz Beatz and Timbaland Verzuz "Cheat Sheets" talks about how the curated Apple Music playlists have reignited his love for curation and how artists like Lil Jon and T-Pain shot his drunk idea into overdrive. Kaz and Lowkey also bring you behind the scenes into the making of and future of D'ussePalooza in a post-COVID 19 world as well as Lowkey's history as one of the most influential and infamous music bloggers of the 2010s.

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Find My Way (feat. Andrew Hawkins of the NFL and UNINTERRUPTED)

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:40:55 GMT

A lot of professional athletes are being forced into look into a world without their sport for the first time ever. For Andrew Hawkins, formerly of the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, his road less traveled to the NFL made him look for those routes earlier than he expected to but now it has paid dividends. On this episode of "Say Less," Kaz talks to the former NFL wideout about the success he's found off the field as a member of the media and content producer. Kaz broke the news to him about the Houston Texans trading for Brandin Cooks and try to break down exactly what head coach and general manager, Bill O' Brien, is thinking. We speak at length about his role at LeBron James' UNINTERRUPTED as an executive, how he reacted to winning an Oscar for Hair Love, his Shorty-Award nominated viral video on NFL player fashion, what he sees in Tua Tagovailoa and Joe Burrow as the 2020 NFL Draft approaches, how athletes will eventually win the content battle by being authentic, his activism, and much more.

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Don't Rush (feat. Chiney Ogwumike of ESPN and the LA Sparks)

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:23:20 GMT

Chiney Ogwumike is one of the hardest working women in sports. Not only does she put in time as an analyst on ESPN for First Take, SportsCenter and The Jump, she is also a forward for the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks and serves as VP of the WNBPA. On this episode of Say Less, Chiney talks with Kaz about what it was like to be on the front lines of the groundbreaking new collective bargaining agreement that will change women's sports throughout the United States. She also speaks at length about her memories with Kobe Bryant and about a special letter he left for her during her Stanford days. She also speaks about roaming the halls at Bristol, CT for the Worldwide Leader in Sports and the type of advice and mentorship she's received from the likes of Doris Burke, Scottie Pippen, Tracy McGrady, Paul Pierce, Cari Champion, Jemele Hill and much more.

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Pretty Smart (feat. Danielle Robay of NBC LA and IMDB)

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 03:13:26 GMT

On today's episode of 'Say Less,' broadcast journalist and influencer, Danielle Robay of IMDB and NBC Los Angeles, stops by the Say Less podcast to talk to Kaz about her career which includes working alongside Dr. Drew, being one of the youngest broadcast journalists in Chicago, and interviewing stars like Tom Hanks, Meg The Stallion and Michael B. Jordan. Kaz and Danielle also get into a discussion about Louis CK's return to comedy, the role cancel culture plays into it, what makes a true influencer in 2020 and in a post-COVID -19 world and much more.

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Bray's Big Day (feat. Sports Illustrated's Robin Lundberg)

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 23:29:21 GMT

After the WrestleMania that was "too big for one night" Sports Illustrated's Robin Lundberg drops by Say Less to talk about everything that went down in the WWE Performance Center, the Boneyard and the Firefly Funhose. We rate the best matches from the night, debate whether Edge and Randy Orton's Last Man Standing match went entirely too long, if the Undertaker's incredible performance in the Boneyard Match bought him another couple of years, the brilliance of Bray Wyatt's Firefly Funhouse Match and much more.

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I Should Probably Sign To Hit-Boy (feat. Hit-Boy)

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:02:57 GMT

Chauncey "Hit-Boy" Hollis' is a super producer that helped craft the signature sound of the 2010s. In this episode of "Say Less," Kaz and Hit talk at length about the Instagram Beat Battle against Boi-1da, Kaz writing his first ever magazine feature back in his The Source days, his last days working with Nipsey Hussle on "Racks in the Middle," crafting Big Sean's Detroit 2, the Watch The Throne sessions with Kanye West and Jay Z, his beginnings in the Surf Club with Chase N. Cashe, why he doesn't try to have a signature sound, winning Grammys and much, much more.

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The Worst Guys (feat. WWE's Corey Graves)

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:15:54 GMT

The lead color commentator of the WWE, Corey Graves, stops by 'Say Less with Kaz' just days before one of the most unique WrestleMania experiences of all - time. The "Savior of Misbehavior" talks candidly about the time off he's had because of COVID-19, if now would be a great time to try and implement an off-season for the WWE, his long conversation with John Cena on his podcast After The Bell, the evolution of FCW to NXT, what was his favorite moment as a color commentator, how to keep the romance alive in the world of social distancing, his thoughts on Roman Reigns subbing himself out of WrestleMania, and of course if Carol Baskin fed her husband to a pack of tigers.

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Philadelphia Nights: The Ballad Of New Jack (feat. Emilio Sparks)

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:30:07 GMT

On the second episode of the second season of VICE's acclaimed series, Dark Side of The Ring, the world was introduced to the most violent man in the history of professional wrestling: New Jack. On this episode of Say Less, Kaz links up with his former podcast tag team partner and show's producer, Emilio Sparks, to talk about the incredible episode on the man's life. Sparks and Kaz wax poetic about what New Jack could've possibly been if he ever ended up in the WWE, why his home life was important to discuss, Paul Heyman testifying in court to get New Jack out of trouble after the Mass Transit incident, how progressive his storylines were in Smoky Mountain Wrestling, OJ Simpson and plenty more.

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How Did I Get Here? (feat. WWE Superstar Ricochet)

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 04:55:02 GMT

This weekend marks the 36th annual production of WWE's WrestleMania, and it promises to be one that people will never forget. WWE Superstar, Ricochet, stops by "Say Less" and speaks at length about his whirlwind year on WWE's main roster and what it took to be one of the company's workhorses throughout the year. Ricochet also speaks about advice he got from returning WWE Hall of Famer Edge, how he still gets starstruck by The Rock, names that he almost used upon signing with the WWE, forming a high-flying tag team with Cedric Alexander, why he doesn't get too excited about his Philadelphia Eagles, his insane workout routines and much more.

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Classy, Bougie, Ratchet (feat. Melyssa Ford)

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 03:26:32 GMT

There aren't many people that can truly lay claim to being the G.O.A.T., but Melyssa Ford is one of those people. The co-host of Hollywood Unlocked and I'm Here For The Food stops by "Say Less" to talk to Kaz about the best ways to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19's grip on the United States. Melyssa also speaks candidly about her transition into media after a lengthy career as the most sought-after video vixen in Hip-Hop history as well as setting the record straight on dating Drake at the same time as Tocarra and the effect social media has had on the careers of many black women like herself. She also opens up about the car accident in 2018 that nearly claimed her life as well as her upcoming love and sex podcast, I'm Here For The Dessert.

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Say So (feat. Cheddar's Erin Ashley Simon)

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:45:12 GMT

As the entire world of sports comes to a screeching halt because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the one sport that seems to have not missed a beat at all is the world of E-Sports. Erin Ashley Simon of Cheddar is a rising voice in the industry of E-Sports and joins Kaz on today's episode of "Say Less" to discuss exactly how the world will be forever changed after this. Erin also speaks at length about the importance of mentorship, her well-rounded yet humble beginnings in rap blogging and sports reporting, working with celebrities like Offset, Jerry Ferrara, as well as how the average Joe can become a professional video game player. She also speaks about representation in the LGBTQ community in gaming, how Drake, Jennifer Lopez and many other mega celebrities on E-Sports are seeing huge returns by putting their money where there mouth is.

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Theme Song Produced by BlaaqGold

Outro Produced by Krish Records

Produced and Edited by Emilio Sparks

Associate Producer - Jake Salter

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Victory Lap (feat. "All-American's Spencer Paysinger")

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:32:00 GMT

You've been stuck in the house for at least the past two weeks, so odds are you've glanced through, watched, binged, or obsess over The CW's All-American on Netflix starring Taye Diggs an Daniel Ezra. Spencer Paysinger is not only the executive producer of the show, he's a Super Bowl Champion with the New York Giants and is the real-life Spencer James. On this episode of "Say Less," Spencer talks to Kaz about the success of Season 2 and what to look forward to on Season 3. He also speaks on Vince Staples' comments about the Crenshaw representation on the show, how important it was to have Nipsey Hussle's represented after his tragic death, the differences between Spencer James and Spencer Paysinger, Daniel Ezra's British accent, how he drew on influences from The O.C. and Dawson's Creek, how life in the NFL prepared him for Hollywood and much more.

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Theme Song Produced by BlaaqGold

Outro Produced by Krish Records

Produced and Edited by Emilio Sparks

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Y'all Had A Year (feat. Bas of Dreamville)

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Grammy Nominated rapper, Bas, joins Kaz on the latest episode of "Say Less." In this episode, the Sudanese MC speaks about how quarantined life fell right in line with his recording plans, the first day he met J. Cole, being born overseas and moving to Queens, his family relationship with ESPN's Amin Elhassan, the making of Revenge Of The Dreamers 3, getting his first Grammy nomination, watching Ari Lennox's Instagram Live content, when we can expect new albums from him and much more.

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Theme Song Produced by BlaaqGold

Outro Produced by Krish Records

Produced and Edited by Emilio Sparks

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Suplexes Inside Of Complexes And Duplexes (Feat. Peter Rosenberg of Hot 97, ESPN and WWE)

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:02:00 GMT

Peter Rosenberg of Hot 97, ESPN and WWE chats with Kaz on the latest episode of "Say Less" about a multitude of topics. The podcast OG speaks about the origins of Juan Epstein, using the Hot 97 platform in the era of COVID 19, interviewing AOC, Cory Booker and Governor Cuomo, his return to the WWE and getting a welcome back from "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, DJ D-Nice's Instagram Live Party, how the Houston Astros are the biggest winners of social distancing, and shares tips on how to stay sane while staying isolated.

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Theme Song Produced by BlaaqGold

Outro Produced by Krish Records

Produced and Edited by Emilio Sparks

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When To Say When (feat. RapRadar and MTV's Brian "B.Dot" Miller)

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Brian "B.Dot" Miller of RapRadar and MTV News is one of the most decorated music journalists of our time. In this interview with Kaz, B. Dot talks about scoring a huge interview with Drake at his home, his relationship with Elliott Wilson, how he got his start at DonDiva, what his Quarantine Playlist looks like, what his favorite period in Hip-Hop history is, his devout Christianity and faith, being a part of the MTV lineage, what pop artists he's been put on to lately and much more.

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Get The Gat (Feat. Van Lathan)

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT

On the latest episode of "Say Less," Van Lathan joins the show for a hip-hop heavy discussion on Jay Electronica's debut album, A Written Testimony. The Louisiana native speaks on if Jay Elec's first full effort lived up to the hype, DJ D-Nice's epic Instagram Live parties, why he can't take some JAY Z verses at face value any more, lyrical density, Hov's relationship with the NFL and how it relates to Colin Kaepernick, what he's working on with Bill Simmons at The Ringer, how we need rap arguments now more than ever in the era of the Coronavirus, and much more.

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The Truth About A Roni (Feat. Rosalyn Gold-Onwude)

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT

On this episode of "Say Less," sports analyst (ESPN's First Take, The Players Tribune's 'Don't @ Me) Rosalyn Gold-Onwude talks to Kaz about how she's been coping with the unease of COVID-19 and how it effects the sports world. Ros also gives some great advice on how to take care of yourself while being self-quarantined, Tik-Tok for aunties, how she copes with her hectic schedule, what it's like hosting First Take with Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman, how Nigerian was her home life like growing up in Queens, playing for the Nigerian National Team, working the sidelines for NCAA Women's Basketball and the Golden State Warriors during their dynastic run, and much more.

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The Show Goes On (feat. NXT's Isaiah "Swerve" Scott)

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 04:11:50 GMT

With COVID-19 sending the entire sports and entertainment world into shelter, the only show in town has been the WWE. So it's only natural that the first guest of the show during these trying times is NXT rising star, Isaiah "Swerve" Scott. The sports-entertainer speaks about what it's been like to perform in front of the empty WWE Performance Center during this pandemic, how two popular rappers inspired his career and wrestling alter-ego, what it's like adjusting from the independent scene to the big leagues, what the lowest point of his career was, his "Swerve City" Podcast, his upcoming album with Monteasy and much more.

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Brick By Brick

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 20:02:18 GMT

On the debut episode of "Say Less," Kaz talks about his departure from Flagrant 2, social distancing, how COVID-19 has brought the sports world to a screeching halt, Tom Brady setting himself up for failure, how NFL franchises treat running backs like women with cold sores, a WrestleMania solution that actually makes sense and what to expect from this new show when the world gets back to normal.

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