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On the latest edition of The Ave Podcast, we continue with Part 2 of the Bel Air Review. We discuss the re-imaging of Hilary Banks, the development of Ashley Banks, and all things Chocolatey Aunt Viv. Plus we break down the last two episodes; get into Geoffrey vs, Uncle Phil, Will's heart-worned sleeves; and more overall discussions of Season One.

Today we are celebrate the life and music of Dexter "Blaxx" Stewart, the legendary & influential Soca artist who passed away this week. So in the spirit of #FlashbackFriday, I have reposted the Season 2 Finale of #TheStoop (from Oct. 27, 2017) where I'm joined by my episode co-host DJ Chris Nice (Grooves & Rhythms Mixshow, Fridays from 4–6PM on MyLime Radio) as we hosted Blaxx. We discuss the early stages of his career; his unfiltered views on the state of Soca Music; the direction the genre is headed, breaks down some of his most popular songs; + a lot more.

*Our condolences to the Stewart Family during this time.

Today on this semi-emergency edition of The Ave Podcast, we discuss the Will Smith - Chris Rock slap fiasco at the Academy Awards; how this affected all the other moments of the Oscars; the residual fallout from it all; and more.

* Intro Clip includes snippet of Dave Chappelle Show, Season 2, Episode 4

** This podcast was recorded before it was confirmed by Chris Rock's Public Relations Team that he did not make an apology statement last night.

Today on The Ave Podcast, it's time to discuss the 1st season of Bel Air, the Fresh Prince of Bel Air Reboot. We break down our thoughts on the season; how Jabari Banks comes off as the new Will Smith; break down some of our more intriguing characters; and dive in the complexities of Carlton. 

Today on The Ave Podcast, we present the 2022 State of the Raptors Address, the 6th annual podcast episode that breaks down the surprising Raptors journey during this NBA season. I invite SSA Family Members Julian aka Jules Da Commish & Randall Walter (HC of Excel Hoop’s Prep Basketball Program) as we discuss the highs and lows of the Raptors first half of the NBA Season. We break down's Fred VanVleet's emergence; the happy & unexpectedly super impressive Scottie Barnes rookie year; if Pascal Siakam is back; and we dissect if the Raps Front Office has done enough for the home stretch of the season. Plus Nurse vs. Casey; some Raptors history deep diving (including which former Raps are dead to us); and everything else from the We The North squad. Buckle up, you're about to get all the Raps talk you never knew you needed.

*For past SOTR episodes, check out last year's, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017.

**This episode was originally recorded on March 10, 2022, right before the Raptors started their 3-game winning streak. Of course.

Today on The Ave Podcast, I'm joined by O’Neil Kamaka (HC of Vaughan Panthers AAU Basketball & Co-Founder of Skills Refinement Group) as we break down the Joel Embiid/James Harden connection in Philly; the rise of Ja Morant; we discuss my apprehensiveness of DeMar DeRozan's comeback season; plus we share our Darkhorse teams heading towards the playoffs; R.J. Barrett's progressions; and a lot more.

Today we are moving in the #FlashbackFriday mode by dropping the audio from the NBA Trade Deadline Emergency episode of The Ave Podcast that was launched on IG Live two weeks ago. I'm joined by my SSA Family Members as we discussed the James Harden/Bill Simmons deal, as well as all the trade deadline deals that day and the week of. New episode of The Ave will be up next week.

Today on The Ave Podcast, in celebration of the NBA's 75 Greatest Players of All-Time for the All-Star Festivities in Cleveland, we present our Top 5 Most Influential NBA Players Ever Between the Lines. We based the list on the influential impact these players have on The Game in terms of how it affected rule changes; how it influenced the next generation of players; if players & teams in and out of the league mimicked their style; etc. I'm joined by Bill Gagne of the Royal City Hoops Podcast as we present our Top 5 Most Influential Players; plus we share our thoughts on the Top 15 Head Coaches List; the potentially awkward encounters during the Top 75 meetings; and more.

On the latest installment of The Ave Podcast, it's the Twitter Spaces remix of the annual Super Bowl Postgame episode. We break down everything from Super Bowl 56. From Aaron Donald's performance; the clutchness of Cooper Kupp; the Stafford-Kupp connect; the confusing play-calling of Bengals HC Zac Taylor; the new "Chips All-In" era of football; the legendary L.A.-infused Halftime performance; and everything else in-between.

** Recorded Live on Twitter Spaces Sunday night after the Super Bowl Game. Intro/Outro instrumental: Ice Cube's "Today Was A Good Day". **

Today on The Ave Podcast, we preview Super Bowl 56 between the Bengals & the Rams. We break down Cooper Kupp possibly cementing the greatest WR season in NFL history; the most surprising traits of the Ram & Bengals; the pressures the Rams face on winning the Super Bowl in their backyard; and much more.