Ep 131: Back on the Boards

Shakes and Tracy return with another wide-ranging episode, blending music, sports, culture, and real talk. The episode opens with Shakes sharing his return to DJing after rediscovering his old business cards, taking it as a sign to get back behind the boards. From there, the hosts dive into the impact of Jay-Z's music, concert experiences, and sneaker culture before shifting into deeper conversations around relationships and personal growth. They highlight updates from the Lady Panthers football team, discuss player compensation, and break down the realities of coaching and supporting women's sports. The conversation expands into athlete media pressure, focusing on how personal relationships—especially in the WNBA—are covered and sometimes exploited by the media. Shakes and Tracy also tackle workplace dynamics, media training, and the balance between freedom of speech and representing a brand. On the political side, they react to New York Mayor Eric Adams' proposed luxury property tax and reflect on the sobering discovery of unmarked graves tied to Jim Crow-era prisoners in Texas. The episode wraps with a grounded reminder: public figures are still people—and while accountability matters, so does grace. Timestamps: - 0:00 – Intro & life updates (DJ Shakes returns) - 6:30 – Jay-Z, music influence & concert experiences - 15:20 – Sneakers & culture talk - 21:45 – Relationships & personal growth - 29:10 – Lady Panthers update & women's football - 37:40 – Paying athletes & fundraising models - 44:55 – WNBA media coverage & athlete relationships - 53:20 – Workplace dynamics & fraternization - 1:01:15 – Media training & public pressure - 1:09:30 – Politics: Eric Adams & policy talk - 1:16:50 – Historical injustices & Texas graves discovery - 1:23:00 – Final thoughts: grace, accountability & perspective Subscribe for more from the All Done Podcast.