The Amateurs Podcast
by Bryce Barnes and Jarrin Randall
A platform designed to help amateur athletes navigate their way to and through college while introducing career opportunities within the sports industry. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support
Episodes
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EP24 , Part 2: "Beast Developmental" ft. Kelly Oubre Sr.
Like, comment, and subscribe! Tune in to part 2 of our 2 part series with the Beast Developer Kelly Oubre Sr. On this episode, Kelly provides solutions to common situations that athletes and their trusted advisors face on their journey to the pros. As the father of Golden State Warriors guard…
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EP24: "Beast Developmental" ft. Kelly Oubre Sr.
Like, subscribe, and leave a review! Tune in to part 1 of our 2 part series with the Beast Developer Kelly Oubre Sr. On this episode, Kelly provides solutions to common situations that athletes and their trusted advisors face on their journey to the pros. As the father of Golden State Warriors...
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EP23: Aneesh and Ankit Ahuja - The Amateurs Podcast
Like, comment, and subscribe! Brothers Aneesh and Ankit Ahuja are great examples of what happens when you proactively pursue your dreams. Without any high-level amateur sports experience or connections within the industry, the two brothers managed to break into the industry and secure…
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EP22: "The way you do one thing is the way that you'll do everything." ft. Roosevelt Barnes
Like, rate, and leave a review! Back at it again but this time a bit different. We had our first baseball college standout, Roosevelt Barnes. Roosevelt was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds out of high school but chose to go on to play at Morehouse College instead. On this episode, we spoke with...
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EP21: "Success is the greatest revenge" ft. Miles Reynolds
Like, download, and leave a review! Tune in to hear former University of Oklahoma guard Miles Reynolds reflect on his time as an amateur athlete. Throughout our conversation, we spoke about Chicago's basketball culture, playing in the NCAA tournament, the importance of being selfish during the...
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EP20: The Amateurs Podcast ft. Daniel Poneman
For our 20th episode, we caught up with Chicago legend Daniel Poneman to talk about his unique journey from building a highly reputable scouting service in high school to co-founding Beyond Athlete Management. Throughout his career, DP has worn many different hats, playing a huge role in...
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EP19: I'm an Athlete and ___ ft. Zuri Godfrey
Like, comment, and leave a review! This week is going to be a little different. We’re kicking off our new “I’m an athlete and ____” series, where we’ll be highlighting student-athletes who are killing it on and off the field, court, or track. Our first guest is Howard University football player…
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EP18: "Integrity" ft. Brooklyn McDaniels
Like, subscribe, and leave a review NFL Sponsorship & Partnership Manager Brooklyn McDaniels recently joined the show to talk about her experience in the industry. Throughout the episode, Brooklyn shared some great insight and advice for college students and early career professionals looking to...
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EP17: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate but that we are powerful beyond measure” ft. Jordan Hill
Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. We had the opportunity to speak with Harvard University’s football captain, Jordan Hill, about his experiences on and off the field as an amateur athlete. On this episode, Jordan stresses the importance of becoming a well-rounded individual and paying...
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EP16: You can only go as far as the name that you create for yourself ft. The Scott Brothers
We had the opportunity to speak with Shaun and Shannon, sons of UNC legend and Naismith Hall of Famer Charlie Scott. Charlie, their father, is the first African American player to earn an Athletic Scholarship to UNC, setting the path for those he preceded, including Michael Jordan and James…
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EP15: A dream is a goal with a deadline Ft. Jasmine Maietta - The Amateurs Podcast
Like, Comment, Subscribe, and turn your post notifications on so that you don't miss an upload! We caught up with round21 founder Jasmine Maietta to talk about her brand's growth and recent work in the NBA bubble. Jasmine also shared some early career advice while reflecting on her previous...
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EP14: Nothing in life is free ft. Ryan Glover
Like, Comment, Subscribe, and turn your post notifications on so that you don't miss an upload We shook things up this week. On this episode, we have our first football athlete, University of Penn Quarterback Ryan Glover. During our conversation, Ryan shared what being the only black starting QB…
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EP13: “Trust the process” ft. Loren Jackson
We had the chance to catch up with childhood friend and teammate Loren Jackson for a conversation about Chicago basketball, and where the game has taken him after relocating to play for his dad's prep school in Florida. The reigning MAC Champion and Player of the Year also shared some valuable...
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EP12: "Attack each day" ft. Chase Adams
We recently caught up with University of Portland guard Chase Adams to talk hoops. On this episode, Chase breaks down his mentality going into each game, as well as the stories behind some of his most important career decisions to date. He also shared why he chose Portland and what it's been like...
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EP11: "Control what you can control" ft. Nate Knight
Like, Comment, and Subscribe On this episode, we spoke with Lou Henson Award recipient and the reigning CAA POY/DPOY Nathan Knight about his journey from prep school to pro athlete. During our conversation, Nate dropped a few gems pertaining to how student-athletes should utilize their sport as a...
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EP10: "Proper preparation prevents poor performance" ft. Ayo Dosunmu
Like, Comment, and Subscribe We caught up with Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu to talk about family, hoops, and motivation. On this episode, Ayo shares some recruiting advice for student-athletes and talks about why he chose Illinois. He also spoke about how he's spent this past offseason as he prepares...
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EP9: "You don't know where you're going until you know where you've been" ft. Tim Flowers
Like, Comment, and Subscribe We had the chance to speak with former Simeon basketball player, 2x State Champion, and assistant coach, Tim Flowers. During our discussion Tim spoke about his about his accomplishments at Simeon playing alongside Derrick Rose, leadership, and the importance of giving...
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EP8: "Value every moment" ft. Corry Irvin
Like, Comment, and Subscribe Even in his passing, Kobe Bryant represents zeal, greatness, and determination to be the absolute best. Our guest embodies all of these characteristics and more. On this episode, we caught up with one of the most dominant coaches in Chicago basketball history, Corry...
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EP7: "Everything happens for a reason" ft. Bianca Winslow
Like, Comment, and Subscribe On this episode, we spoke to former University of Houston Women's Basketball player Bianca Winslow about her time as a student-athlete. Bianca urges athletes to start building their network and seeking internship opportunities to prepare for a successful transition...
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EP6: "Without struggle, there is no progress" ft. Jabari Saunders
Like, Comment, and Subscribe Prior to working with NIKE, Brand Marketing Manager Jabari Saunders held positions at both Jordan Brand and ESPN after a successful basketball career overseas. On this episode, Jabari lays out the blueprint and urges athletes to start constructing a plan for how they...
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EP5: "Appreciation and Perspective" ft. Erik Schmidt
Like, Comment, and Subscribe On this episode: On this episode, Memphis Grizzlies video coordinator, Erik Schmidt spoke about his experiences as he continues to pursue a career as a head coach. Listeners will gain valuable insight pertaining to the importance of networking, being intentional, and...
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EP4: "You are on your own path to greatness" ft. Kirby Porter
Like, Subscribe, and leave a review On this episode, Harvard alum Kirby Porter spoke about her journey from the court to the corporate world. Listeners will gain valuable insight on how to approach the recruitment process, make the most of their four years, and create momentum leading into their...
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EP3: "Your hands can't hit what your eyes can't see" ft. Camron Smith
For those looking to pursue a career in sports, tune in to find out how Camron leveraged his experience as an athlete, authenticity, and work ethic to become a standout within his field. Camron also spoke on the importance of being proactive, maximizing each opportunity, and gave some valuable...
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EP2: "Yes this happened, now what? It's all in my response." ft. Tom Wilder
Windy City Bulls guard Tom Wilder joins us to talk about his journey to becoming a pro athlete. Along his trek, Tom persevered through various obstacles including being under recruited in high school, injury, and depression. Tune in to find out more about Tom’s story and what’s next for him....
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EP1: "The greatest enemy to human achievement is the comfort zone"
In this episode, our hosts reminisce on their individual journeys as student-athletes and also give a bit of insight on what you all can expect from this podcast moving forward. Check out our website and blog: theamateurspod.com Follow us on Instagram…
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About this show
A platform designed to help amateur athletes navigate their way to and through college while introducing career opportunities within the sports industry. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theamateurspodcast/support
Hosted by
Bryce Barnes and Jarrin Randall
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