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Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by the Author of "Shut Out: The Game That Did Not Love Me Black", Bernie Saunders. We discuss his hockey journey from the early beginnings where his love for the game developed in Montreal; the trials and tribulations he endured both on and off the ice; how the love for his brother translated into a scholarship at Western Michigan University; the successful NCAA career that followed, including his trajectory all the way to the NHL & becoming the fifth black hockey player to ever play in the NHL. We also break down whether or not he felt the weight of the title in the moment; his support system after his experience with the Quebec Nordiques ; how his hockey experience would fare in this era; stories about his brother John's career as a Hall of Fame Sports Broadcaster, and more. Enjoy...

Today on #TheStoop, best selling author & Former Member of Parliament, Celina Caesar-Chavannes joins the show as we discuss: her beginnings as a Neuroscientist & how that led her into politics; becoming the MP of Whitby to a member of Parliament; the aftermath on stepping away from politics & how that affected her life; her new journey into completing her PhD; breaking bread with Barack Obama; and much, MUCH more.

Today on the summer premiere of #TheStoop, I'm joined by Lifestyle Content Creator + Fashionista Trina Powell as we discuss her start into the content space; where she decided to pivot into the fashion side; the Pros & Cons of entering this lane; plus a lot more.

Welcome back to #TheStoop. Before the launch of the 2026 season of this relaunched Mini-Pod series, I’m going into Throwback mode & releasing a couple of episodes that I recorded back on November 2, 2025.

For the second episode, I’m joined by Jan-Michael Nation (Ryerson/TMU Hall of Famer & Alumnist) as we discuss the years-long debate: LeBron James or Michael Jordan… but not like you think. We break down why this conversation needs to evaporate into the air forever, plus more.

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by the SSA Family Members as we discuss one of the most active NBA offseasons in recent memory. We break everything down from the crazy & insane Jaylen Brown Trade; Kawhi heading back to Toronto; the Lakers recent moves (and why they’re looking like something we’ve never seen before. You’ll get the joke soon); plus our thoughts on the Lamelo Ball going to Minnesota & Ja Morant heading over to Portland; and much, much more. Press the Play button….

Welcome back to #TheStoop. Before the launch of the 2026 season of this relaunched Mini-Pod series, I’m going into Throwback mode & releasing a couple of episodes that I recorded back on November 2, 2025. For today’s episode, I’m joined by Author/Therapist Jonathan Boxill as we had a conversation about the pitfalls that some successful & wealthy black men encounter at the peak of their industry; plus we have a conversation about dealing with grief, and more.

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by SSA Family Member Randall Walter (Founder of Red Rush Ontario AAU Program) and Julian Dunkley (Founder of Difference Makers Basketball program) as we discuss the basketball landscape at this present time. We break down Giannis’s options & where we would like to see him go*; our favorite prospects going into the 2026 NBA Draft; share more love to Jalen Brunson & the New York Knicks; the future of the 76ers (& Raptors); and have a conversation about  youth basketball programs, the mentorship within them, plus much more.

 

*We literally finished this episode, and not 10 minutes later, Giannis gets traded to the Miami Heat. The other side of releasing NBA-Centric episodes every year within this two week window. Yes, you’re still hearing our thoughts on the matter anyway.

Today on The Ave Podcast, we break down and produce a review for Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again. On Part 1, we discuss our thoughts on the season overall; share our different POVs on the season finale; and pick out our Most Valuable Characters (we’re calling it MVPs because… are we really calling it MPCs??); plus more.

Today on the NBA Finals Post-Postgame version of The Ave Podcast, I'm joined by the SSA Panel as we discuss the New York Knicks grabbing the belt as the NBA Champions. We break down Jalen Brunson's new position as the King of New York, & where else his teammates land in Knicks' lore. Plus we discuss where the Spurs head from here; if the Knicks can repeat; Darryn Peterson's bold move; plus a lot more.

Today on the NBA Finals Post-Postgame version of The Ave Podcast, we break down Game 4 of the series. I’m joined by Canadian CIS Basketball HOFers Jan-Michael Nation (Ryerson/TMU Hall of Famer & Alumnist) & Tyrell McDowell (Asst Coach of Belmont Abbey College) as we discuss one of the craziest moments in NBA Finals History, the OG Tip-in, the Knicks historic 2nd half run, & the Spurs epic collapse. Plus what in the actual f*** is going on with De’Aaron Fox; can OG’s star turn get any brighter in the Big Apple; what’s at stake going forward for the New York Knicks; plus much more.