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Get to know one of Cleveland, Ohio's Finest: Dartmouth graduate, Ivy League Champion, MBA Candidate & current inside linebacker for Citadel Football. In this pod, Zyion takes time away from his preseason prep program to discuss Ohio Football, student-athlete life in the NIL era -- as well as readying himself for playing on Sundays and beyond. Cheers & Enjoy Learn more about Zyion: https://ckth.com/pages/zyion-freer-brown Explore CKTH: https://ckth.com Topics covered: Dartmouth football, The Citadel Bulldogs, SoCon football, transfer portal, inside linebacker, Ivy League athletics, faith in sports, first-generation college graduates, Cleveland Browns, & Ohio high school football

From self-taught painter to collaborating with the Maine Celtics, Yai Deng (aka Nully) digs into his recent collaboration with the Maine Celtics, Boston's G-League affiliate, his journey as a self-taught artist and what it’s like to balance high-level design with life on the local basketball courts. This installment is with Mr. Yai Deng. Aka Nully. Aka Nully Nullsworth: One of Portland, Maine's Finest. Thinker. Creator. Designer. And self-taught painter. From his brushwork to his apparel -- Nully keeps it moving like Can't Knock The Hustle. Big thanks and much respect to Yai for taking the time to connect — and stay tuned for future works involving Nully, CKTH and XIIIG. Cheers & Enjoy Shop the Nully x Baker collaboration: https://ckth.com/collections/surfboards/products/yai-dang-baker-surf-fiberglass-flowers

This installment is with author, illustrator, Super Bowl Champion and all-around creative powerhouse, Martellus Bennett.  Aka Mr. Tomonoshi.  Born in San Diego and raised in Houston, Texas -- Martellus' publishing activity is quite literally the definition of Can’t Knock The Hustle.  Among other topics, Martellus discusses life as a full-time author. Selling over 100,000 books to date, he breaks down his creative process, from seeing language as "architecture" to treating the simple act of reading as a "sacred ritual". In addition to his recent voiceover work with Disney, Martellus also talks about the recent release a new novel called Watermelon Summers.  Big thanks and much respect to Martellus for taking the time to share more of his story — as well as for his boundless ideas and contagious energy.  Cheers & Enjoy Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5PTwg2A_0z8 Visit ckth.com for more

Joseph O’Neal is an internationally collected artist that lives and creates in Easton, Pennsylvania. Born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina — and representing Tarheel Nation — he has participated in group and solo shows throughout the United States, Mexico and Europe; including exhibitions in Basel, Switzerland in 2011, 2015, and Zurich in 2018 respectively. Joseph’s eye for creation has been influenced by his time as a skateboarder. He has appeared in publications such as The Basler Zeitung, Sensitive Skin Magazine, Art Rated, Still Developing: A Story of Instant Gratification, as well as interview features with Telebasel, and NPR. Finally, Joseph will be in attendance for CKTH's group show with Mott Projects on September 9, 2025 in New York City. Aka: [SD / LA / NY, Sincerely]Explore Joseph's work

Welcome to the 44th installment of the CKTH podcast with John Vincent Campbell. This installment is with NFL broadcasting mainstay, Charles Davis. Aka New Paltz, New York's finest. A four-year starter for Johnny Majors and an All-Academic SEC selection representing defensive back nation, Charles has held positions at Stanford University and Disney -- and is one of the esteemed voices for the legendary EA Sports Madden Football video game franchise.  During the NFL season, Charles' voice is Omnipresent across America's living rooms. And when he isn't in the booth, he can be found hanging with family, supporting community causes and providing detailed analysis about the sport that has helped fuel his continued growth and development.  A big thank you to Charles. Cheers and enjoy.

Welcome to the 44th episode of the CKTH podcast.  I am John Vincent Campbell. And this installment is part two of the pod with longtime friend of the program, Thomas Moore. Thomas and I recently linked up with his family in Atlanta -- where we had a blast in Buckhead.  Like always, big ups and much respect to a distinguished US Navy Veteran, an elite jiu-jitsu a competitor and my favorite Dallas Cowboys Fan.  Cheers and enjoy.

Welcome to the 43rd episode of the CKTH Podcast  I am John Vincent Campbell  And this installment is with CKTH Ambassador, Thomas Moore A longtime friend of the program and a frequent contributor to the publishing, Thomas is a distinguished U.S. Navy Veteran, dedicated Family Man, globetrotting Jiujitsu competitor and loyal Cowboys Fan. We thank him for taking time away from everything he has going -- to tell us more about his story.  Here is episode 1. Cheers and enjoy

With the growing clout of Juju Watkins, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, why is women’s college basketball more popular than the WNBA? Is the great Rajon Rondo a surefire lock for the NBA Hall of Fame? Is Victor Wembanyama the best rookie center since Joel Embiid and Shaq? Hear West Philly Hippie make his prediction about the Final Four.

Can’t knock the hustle like a post-Oscars and NFL free agency update episode of #ckth2things with the one and only, West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: QUESTION 1: Which are the free agent signings that Andre likes? From Christian Wilkins to Baker Mayfield to Kirk Cousins, some people are definitely getting paid. QUESTION 2: What are Andre’s thoughts on the latest and greatest player moves by Howie Roseman? For starters, you can’t knock bringing in Saquon (run the ball!). And Bryce Huff will be an explosive playmaker off the edge. EAGLES PREDICTION Andre makes predictions as to the Eagles remaining moves — including the upcoming NFL draft. And we do a quick temperature check as to the Bears and whether or not they will trade the number one overall pick. As always, big ups and much respect to Andre for bringing the energy and sharing the knowledge. Tap into the ⁠West Philly Hippie and ⁠The Good Ole Days Sports⁠ podcast for more expert analysis. Cheers and enjoy.

Can’t knock the hustle like a Caitlin Clark, LeBron James and Philly sports recap and episode of #ckth2things with the one and only, West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: QUESTION 1: What are the instant reactions to Caitlin Clark and LeBron James both eclipsing historic scoring records in the last week? QUESTION 2: What are Andre’s takeaways on the Jason Kelce retirement, the Zach Wheeler signing and the Sixers rallying around newcomer, Buddy Hield? PREDICTION: NFL DRAFT Finally, Andre makes predictions as to the upcoming NFL Draft — now that the NFL Combine is in the rear-view mirror. As always, big ups and much respect to Andre for bringing the energy and sharing the knowledge. Tap into the ⁠West Philly Hippie and ⁠The Good Ole Days Sports⁠ podcast for more expert analysis. Cheers and enjoy.

Can’t knock the hustle like an NFL Free Agency episode of #ckth2things with the one and only West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: Question 1: Who does Andre like in this current free agent class — for the birds or otherwise? Top Free Agents & Trade Talks Head of the Class: Patrick Queen, L'Jarius Sneed and Saquon Barkley are the targets in this year's free agency pool Trade Market: What kind of magic can Howie Roseman pull off this offseason? Question 2: What are some Philadelphia Eagles players that we may not see back in Philly next season? Roster Rumblings: Philadelphia Eagles Keep an eye on roster movements, including potential departures like Fletcher Cox and Brandon Graham Speculation swirls around salary cap space and potential roster changes for the Eagles AJ Brown's Media Moment AJ Brown's candid comments on Philadelphia Sports Radio address rumors and media portrayal, shedding light on player frustrations Prediction: NBA coaching outlook for Doc Rivers & recent player hate. Doc Rivers' Coaching Future Speculation surrounds Doc Rivers' coaching future with the Milwaukee Bucks, with a three-year window for success in focus Critique of George Karl Former NBA coach George Karl faces criticism for his behavior towards players like Carmelo Anthony, raising questions about coaching ethics and player relationships As always, big ups and much respect to Andre for bringing the energy and sharing the knowledge. Tap into the ⁠West Philly Hippie and ⁠The Good Ole Days Sports⁠ podcast for more expert analysis. Cheers and enjoy.

Born in Stockholm, Sweden and currently living in London -- Sally is a painter who received a BA and MFA in Fine Art from Goldsmiths, University of London. She describes her work as humorous -- with paintings that provide "a portal to explore our more unsavory emotions." She transforms snapshots from everyday life into humorous double-takes that touch on both high and low-brow culture. And when she isn't in her studio, she is an avid runner, traveler and Ambassador of good times for everyone. Importantly, Sally also loves salty licorice, sauna, kettlebells and cinnamon buns – in no specific order. Cheers and enjoy.

Can’t knock the hustle like a post-NBA All-Star Weekend episode of #ckth2things with the one and only West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: QUESTION 1: With global NFL viewership on the rise and player “load-management” now at an all-time high, is the NBA slipping? Lack of Competitiveness in NBA All-Star Weekend The NBA All-Star game lacked a competitive edge and defensive hustle (to say the least) NBA player priorities have shifted — with today being more focused on personal well-being and protecting personal brands (Why can't more people just Be Like Mike) There's some heat directed at LeBron James for his role in this decline of competitiveness across the league (LeBron is a trendsetter, but perhaps not always for the best things) Decline in NBA All-Star Weekend Quality Comparing recent All-Star showdowns to the glory days of fierce competition (Detroit’s Bad Boys were a thing of beauty) Adam Silver's got some calls to make to address this dip in quality and excitement (Aka David Stern was an OG) Fans feeling let down by the current setup and performance, hoping for some changes to up the ante (Remember when the NBA was “Fantastic” primetime viewing?) QUESTION 2: How does the NBA fix the slam dunk contest — and All-Star weekend as a whole? Suggestions to Improve NBA All-Star Weekend Let's tie those All-Star game outcomes to home-court advantage in the NBA Finals, give 'em some skin in the game (in addition to cutting people a check) Sweeten the pot with extra cash incentives to get the players more hype (Call Google) Getting nostalgic thinking about those jaw-dropping moments in the Dunk Contests of old, we need to bring that back (Spud Webb stand up) Impact of LeBron James on the NBA and Player Mindset Gotta give props to LeBron for his off-court efforts and the positive impact on communities (Big respect, obviously) There's talk about how his influence might be affecting the league's competitiveness and player loyalty (Aka lightening-rod LeBron) We're seeing some shifts in player control and loyalty, thanks to LeBron's influence and the changing NBA landscape (Player empowerment like whoa) PREDICTION: NBA’s MVP award, Defensive Player of the Year and the NBA Finals NBA Season Awards Predictions Andre is calling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Dončić as potential MVP contenders this season (Aka young guns on the rise) Keep an eye on rookie Victor Wembanyama for Defensive Player of the Year, he's making waves (Aka 10 block triple-doubles) And when it comes to the NBA Finals, my money's on the LA Clippers and Boston Celtics locking horns (#gobiggreen) NBA Playoffs Predictions and Team Analysis Let's get real about the Philadelphia 76ers' playoff prospects, it's gonna be tough (There's always next year) Looking at the LA Clippers as strong contenders for the Western Conference crown (If only they were still in San Diego) Don't sleep on underdog teams like the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves; they might just surprise us (Because Anthony Edwards is a beast) As always, big ups and much respect to Andre for bringing the energy and sharing the knowledge. Tap into the ⁠West Philly Hippie and ⁠The Good Ole Days Sports⁠ podcast for more expert analysis. Cheers and enjoy.

Can’t knock the hustle like a post-Super Bowl episode of #ckth2things with the one and only West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: QUESTION 1: How did Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Isaiah Pacheco and Company win the big game? The simple answer is that Hall of Fame players not only make plays when they have to — but they also raise the game of others around them Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Mecole Hardman stand up). QUESTION 2: How did the snake-bit 49ers lose the game? For starters, they abandoned their running game. Shout out to Christian McCaffrey for balling out all game long. NFL DRAFT PREDICTION: Finally, Andre makes some early predictions as to the upcoming NFL Draft — and reacts to the Sixers recent acquisition of Kyle Lowry and Buddy Love. As always, big ups and much respect to Andre for bringing the energy and sharing the knowledge. Tap into the ⁠West Philly Hippie and ⁠The Good Ole Days Sports⁠ podcast for more expert analysis. Cheers and enjoy.

Can’t knock the hustle like a post-Pro Bowl and pre-Super Bowl episode of #ckth2things with the one and only West Philly Hippie. Aka: Two things. Two questions. And one prediction. Amongst others, today’s topics include: QUESTION 1: What’s up with the new Pro Bowl format? What do we miss about the old-school version of the game — and how to potentially fix it? The key component to this three-part question: The NFL has loot like Scrooge McDuck has cold coins — so they can start by incentivizing people accordingly to play real football. QUESTION 2: At this point, is the dynamic duo of Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce — aided just a bit by the likes of Taylor Swift — actually more famous than Patrick Mahomes? Possibly a push. SUPER BOWL PREDICTION: Finally, in addition to some postseason Eagles player personnel strategy discussion, Andre makes a bold prediction for this week’s big game. So lock it in. As always, big ups and much respect to Andre for bringing the energy and sharing the knowledge. Tap into the ⁠@westphillyhippie⁠ and ⁠@thegoodoledayssports⁠ podcast for more expert analysis. Cheers and enjoy.