The Catch Up with Napiera Groves-Boykin

Napiera recaps the Super Bowl with C-Nell. Drake Maye dropped the ball in the worst way, Bad Bunny stole the show in the best way. And in all ways, they look to the future, be it the NFL or the NBA… Or even The Catch Up itself, as Napiera announces the season, perhaps series finale, of this version of the podcast.  And with that… Peace!Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: Cornell “C-Nell” Hope Episode: 2e18 (finale)

Nape and Nell discuss the AFC and NFC Championship games leading up to... The Super Bowl. It's Drake May vs Sam Darnold. And, once again, the Seahawks vs... The New England Patriots. Again?!? Big Game predictions, halftime thoughts, and more — on The Catch Up!Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: C-Nell BabyEpisode: 2e17

Defense ruled a day filled with shaky quarterback moments and big coaching questions. Was Pats Texans great defense or just offensive chaos? Is CJ Stroud just young? And.... Is Josh Allen running out of time in Buffalo? Coaching still matters in LA, heart in Chicago, and the NFL coaching carousel gets messy all over the place. Plus, Conference Championship picks 🏈Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: C-NellEpisode: 2e16

Nape breaks down a WILD Wild Card weekend—highlighting Caleb Williams’ huge comeback, debating boring playoff matchups, and arguing over who’s actually a “problem” (Drake May vs the Patriots defense) with her cous-o, C-Nell. Then, the usual full Bengals meltdown about cheap-a$$ ownership refusing to fire Zac Taylor, before closing with divisional-round picks and coaching carousel speculation.  Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: Cousin NellEpisode: 2e15

Pastor Nell opens the ep — givin “all due disrespect” to the Baltimore Ravens, who go out in the most Ravens way possible: a missed last-second field goal in Pittsburgh. Our condolences! 😂From there, Nape and Nell talk reckless about the Ratbirds being a permanent choking hazard, debate whether Lamar gets any grace, then roll into wild card weekend picks (Bills/Jags, Rams/Panthers, Bears/Packers, Pats/Chargers, Texans/Steelers, Eagles/Niners).  More Bengals misery — these cheap ass mf’s are “running it back” with ZT (poverty franchise alert!!!). Finally, Lakers & Knicks, plus Pluribus & Emily in Paris.Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: C-NellEpisode: 2e14

Christmas is upon us, and there's a lot to be thankful for. Does that include the Bengals? C-Nell and Nape break down the team, the league, before celebrating the NBA — especially the KNICKS! — and wrapping up their favorite movies of the season. See you next year! Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: C-NellEpisode: s2e13

A LOT to catch up on! Zack’s Whack. Season’s Cooked. Joe’s Furrowed. But Napiera survived her B-Day, and we back! Bengals dominated Turkey Day, but it’s been all downhill since — and with the recent goose egg, the season is officially cooked. Joe’s furrowed, but whack Taylor be wanting to… Keep playing him? Will someone show this clown the door?  But Nape’s Knicks and Nell’s Lakes are alive and well. The NBA Cup is upon us, and Napiera is ready. Go New York, go New York, go! Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: C-NellEpisode: 2e12

Joe Burrow refuses to ride the bench, Cincinnati’s playoff odds are microscopic — but present — and Napiera and Cornell repare for the worst as the Bengals travel to Baltimore. Again. Is “Glass Joe” at risk? Then they pivot to the Lake show — Napiera glazes LeBron again, and holiday chaos is on the docket. Happy Thanksgiving. F*** the pilgrims!Host: Napiera Groves BoykinGuest: Cornell Hope

Napiera and CNell break down Jamar Chase’s suspension after the craziness — spitting on Jalen Ramsey. Unpacking not just the football fallout but the  deeper weight, all while swapping wild stories and calling out the Bengals’ death spiral of a season. Burrows return, the Chiefs’ Swift-era slump, surprise NFC shakeups, a full 80s-movie nostalgia tour featuring Goonies and Big Trouble in Little China — lets get it.Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: C-Nell

Napiera and C-Nell break down Joe Burrow’s return energy and whether the Bengals should even let him touch the field with that defense and that O-line. Around the league, nobody looks great, Russ is seeing ghosts, Jameis finally gets the nod, and Thursday Night Football is giving “nah, we’re good.” In the NBA, the Lakers look happy, the Knicks look dangerous, OKC and San Antonio look unfair, and Harden still looks miserable. Plus, a quick tease of fall breakup albums... And Napiera's not a materialist. Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: Cornell HopeEpisode: 2e10

We got the onside… and still got cooked. The Bengals drop a 42-point heartbreaker thanks to ghost defense and ZT's signature clock management — a week after a womp trade deadline that did zero to fix the mess. Then we come up for air in LA baby: Dodgers go back-to-back, early-season Lakers vibes are immaculate without LeBron. Plus, shade thrown at KD’s “brush-optional” look and the new Fantastic Four. Oh, and a message to Coco Jones... Chocolate Thunder >>>> Donovan Mitchell. Special cover art this week to help heal Nell's wounded heart!Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin, aka Carmen Sandiego, aka Crocodile DundeeGuest: Cornell Hope, aka C-Nell, aka Couz-o, aka Chocolate Thunder, aka Chocolate Rain in the house babyEpisode: 2e8

BOO! The Bengals blew it again! The terrifying nightmare-fuel of a season has produced its spookiest result yet — an absolute hellish collapse of a game.Abandon all hope, all ye who enter. This one be wild...Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: C-NellEpisode: 2e7

Zach be wack, but we so back — thanks to Flac! Napiera and C-Nell break down the Bengals’ Thursday night win over the Steelers in the Senior Bowl. Joe Flacco’s surprising composure, Jamar Chase’s dominance, and Zach Taylor’s still-questionable coaching all on the docket. But the week went well enough that we're somehow debating — should Burrow return if Flacco keeps winning? In the rest of the league, the Colts’ resurgence under Danny Dimes, Mahomes’ playoff inevitability, and bold early MVP picks.Then we step off the field — switching gears for some pop culture and film talk — Fantastic Four vs. Superman to Napiera’s must-watch documentary picks: My Mom, Jane in particular as a top awards-contender. Plus a bit of Halloween chat!Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: C-NellEpisode: 2e6

MAJOR TRADE ALERT! Bengals land Joe Flacco! But still lose, thanks to Zac Taylor of course Napiera holds no punches. Sick of his face...The Senior Bowl cometh — Thursday Night Football baby! But can the Bengals outlast the Steelers? Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: Cornell HopeEpisode: 2e5

Ater a Monday Night Football loss among the most devastating in franchise history, Zac Taylor’s disastrous loss of the locker room, a broken offensive line, and a broken confidence QB, Napiera and Nell debate whether it’s worth firing Taylor mid-season, float names as possible stopgap QBs, and mourn the wasted potential of a favorable schedule. ("Like getting offered a great deal when you're flat broke!")Can anything stop this season from hell?Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: Cousin CornellEpisode: s2e4

Napiera and Cnell recap a ROUGH Week 3 for Bengals fans after the worst blowout loss in franchise history. The coaching, the quarterback , the depression. What (if anything) can turn the season around? Potential replacements for Jake Browning? Or Zac Taylor? Does the team have any realistic options left? SOS!Around the league, the Eagles’ dominance, the Commanders’ strong start, what’s going wrong in KC. Plus, a quick look at the Reds(!) playoff push. And power ranking the best NFL Couples! (Shots fired!)Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: C-NellEpisode: 2e3

A BRUTAL Bengals win...Joe Burrow goes down again, this time with a season-altering turf toe. Turf toe? Yes. The toe that brought down an empire...Or has it? In this epic episode of sackcloth and lamentation... C-Nell and Napiera hold out hope... 11 and 5 baby!Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: C-Nell

WE. ARE. BACK. AYYYYYYYYYYY!WELCOME BACK TO THE CATCH UP!And Napiera is HERE for it! Napiera dives right in, prepping for the most promising season in Bengals far recent memory with — who else? — none other but C-Nell, that's how we do it. It's not all sunshine and roses. Cincy fans are thrilled to be spending money for once… But already nervous they hired the wrong coach to spend it! But it's all good, because at least we out here, in the hunt, someone to talk about — with a week one win for the first time since like early Covid. YEESH.Stick with us for the Bengals season, cause we're here to ride the good vibes and bring the heat. All this, C-Nell, Rat Banquets, Bad Santa, and more. Only on... The Catch Up.Episode: s2e1Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: C-Nell baby, that's what's up

Napiera and Cuz reunite for a final look over at the Bengals offseason. They chat all things hoops, from the Lakers sale, to Thunder / Pacers. All this and more — in the penultimate episode of the season!Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: C-NellEpisode: s1e31

Napiera recaps the start of the NBA Finals, and shares her positive response to the Knicks parting ways with Tom Thibodeau, before offering a moment of silent reflection.Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinEpisode: s1e29

A quick catch up with Napiera, as she recaps NY's hope-instilling 3-2 series hold against Indiana, ponders whether a comeback is in the cards, and dives into the dominance of the Thunder.Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinEpisode: s1e28

Napiera is joined by the O.G., the boy himself C-Nell, for a TRUE Catch Up! They talk Knicks, LeBron, and of course the Bengals — because it's never too soon! We got C-Nell in the building friends... So stop reading this description already and listen!Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: Cousin C-Nell Episode: s1e27

The Garden was the place to be for Game 4 vs the Celts —but thanks to the advice of a friend, Napiera was across the street! Nevertheless, the Knicks have more hope now than in decades. Are the finals within reach? They, Napiera deep dives through the rest of the matchups with good friend of the pod, Max the Ref!Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: Max the RefEpisode: s1e26

Napiera catches up again with — Dio! He and Napiera eulogize the Lakers while recapping Round 1, project Round 2, and Dio follows up on his Julius Randle take that’s aged — shockingly well! A special 25th Episode edition of The Catch Up!Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: Dio NeblettEpisode: s1e25

Napiera comes to us from the set of her latest acting venture. She worries about LeBron and the Lake Show in the face of Ant Man and the OG Lakers. She recaps her boys' WrestleMania experience, and predicts the playoffs!Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinEpisode: s1e24

Napiera breezes through an NBA playoff preview, names her pick to win it all (shocker!), debates strategies to improve future playoffs, and gives Rory McIlroy his McIlaurels!Host: Napiera Groves-Boykinep: s1e23

Napiera chats with Crossroads Basketball Coach Anthony 'AD' Davis about the dynamics of youth basketball, the transition from high school to college, and the recent national championship. They discuss the importance of fundamentals in coaching, the pressures young athletes face during critical moments, and the evolving landscape of youth basketball.Guest: Anthony DavisHost: Napiera Groves-Boykins1e22

Napiera kicks off the show with big Bengals energy, celebrating T. Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase’s contracts and finally giving props to Mike Brown for opening the wallet. She reflects on the bittersweet milestone of her daughter turning 17, before tackling all things ball from the NBA Western Conference, to college hoops brackets (St. John’s — you heard here first), and (another) impassioned LeBron defense.Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinEpisode: s1e21

Napiera catches up with self-professed theater-kid "Gregarious" Reid, her college buddy turned colleague, about all things film, TV, theatre, LA, NY, along with as much sports talk as Greg can bear. Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: Greg Alverez ReidEpisode: s1e20

Napiera's back... And by the time Kyrie is back for the Mavs, Adrian Brody should just be about to wrap up his acceptance speech. A is for Anora, W is for Women, and we'll C U on the Catch Up. Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinEpisode: s1e19

Napiera talks all things Tinseltown... Starting with Lakers / Mavs, before turning her attention to the biggest night in Hollywood.Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinEpisode s1e18

Napiera catches up with Kamau Stanford, a world-renowned educator and intellectual, who in his spare time is a die-hard Philadephia Eagles fan. They bask in the glory of his recent Super Bowl victory, while Kamau shares his experience being in New Orleans at the Super Bowl. Finally, Napiera shares her thoughts on All Star Weekend.Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinGuest: Kamau StanfordEpisode: s1e17

Napiera is in a state of euphoria over the Eagles upsetting the Chiefs, but not so much over Kendrick's halftime show. She breaks down the big game, Jalen Hurts’ big moment, and Patrick Mahomes’ legacy check. Finally, she turns her attention to the debuts of Luka in LA and Anthony Day-to-Davis in Dallas.Host: Napiera Groves-BoykinEpisode: e16

Napiera breaks down the most insane trade in NBA history with Max the Ref. Is this about owners regaining control? Is Luka a proposition LeBron didn't sign up for? Are the Mavs secretly sneaky? Surely this can't be as one sided as it seems... Right? Finally, Nape and Max get hyped for Fox on the Spurs side by side with Wemby and CP3, and pour one out for producer Michael's beloved Sacramento Kings. RIP Beam Team. We hardly knew ya... Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: Max the Ref Episode: s1e15

Napiera breaks down the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl matchup and Mahomes’ dominance, before tackling the NBA—the Jimmy Butler drama, the surging Knicks, and Lakers' theoretical upside. Finally, she questions the recent NFL coaching shake-ups. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Episode: s1e14

Napiera basks in Ohio State's National College Football Championship win! Then, she turns to the NFL divisional round results and gives her conference final predictions. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Episode: s1e13

Napiera discusses the LA fires and their personal impact on her. Then in the second half, C-Nell is back! Nape and Nell catch up on some of the Bengals coaching staff hires as well as the divisional round matchups. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell Episode: s1e12

The NFL regular season is over... And the Bengals funeral has officially commenced! Napiera eulogizes what could have been, expresses her off-season dreams and fears, and then analyzes the playoff picture. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Episode: s1e11

Napiera is joined by a true New Yorker, DJ Big Red. They eulogize his pitiful Jets, and possibly resurrect her beloved Bengal's after their epic OT win over Denver. Then, they turn to the NBA to talk all things Knicks, and by the end of the show Nape finds herself yet again amongst the LeBron haters! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: DJ Big Red Episode: s1e10

Napiera flies solo as she dives into the Bengals’ rollercoaster season, their slim playoff hopes, and the struggles holding them back. She talks Zach Taylor, Joe Burrow, and whether Cincinnati’s front office is failing its stars. Then, a shift to the NBA, where the Lakers’ season and the wild NBA Cup take center stage. Finally, Nape nopes out, since it's her birthday and she's got better things to do! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Episode: s1e9

Napiera and C-Nell have little to be thankful for as they break down yet ANOTHER Bengals loss, along with the disappointment that was Moana 2. They also look back on an amazing T-Day, look forward to next week in the NFL, and look for the MIA Kahwi Leonard! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell Episode: s1e8

Napiera and C-Nell dive into the Bengals' struggles, the AFC North shake-up, and whether their team has any hope left this season. They debate the Lakers' and Warriors' playoff chances, and check in on Bronny James. Finally, Napiera saw Wicked... and has plenty of thoughts. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell Episode: s1e7

Host Napiera Groves Boykin catches up with this week's very special guest, Dio — a true New Yorker! They recap Nape's transcendent Dodgers World Series Win (and Dio's disappointing Yankees loss). After Nape pours one out for her Bengals, they turn their attention their mutually beloved Knicks. Make sure not to miss Dio's WILD Julius Randle take that left the whole Catch Up crew speechless! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: Dio Episode: s1e6

Napiera breaks down one of her greatest all-time sports experiences! It's the Freddy Freeman walk-off home run World Series game — that she witnessed IN PERSON! Then, her and C-Nell catch up all things NFL, Bengals, and end on some open-ended Clippers and Kahwi questions. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell Episode: s1e5

Napiera and C-Nell discuss the fiery Bengals/Browns game, Cleveland's classless fanbase, NFL week 7, and give their week 8 picks. Then, they turn to the WNBA Finals... And the upcoming LA-NY World Series! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell Episode: s1e4

Host Napiera Groves-Boykin and her cousin C-Nell swag a little bit over their beloved Cincinnati Bengals, before making their picks for week 7. Finally, they turn their attention to basketball, recapping the WNBA playoffs... And offering starkly different takes on Bronny James' NBA Debut. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell e3