The Up & Up

In this exciting episode of The Up & Up, Kinsey and Tej sit down with professional basketball player and model, Diamant Blazi (@diamant.blazi), to talk about his journey from Paris to the U.S. to pursue his dreams in the NBA. Diamant discusses his experiences with the Overtime Elite league, his modeling career with major brands like Louis Vuitton, and the dynamics of being a pro athlete both on and off the court. The conversation dives into the NBA's current drama, including the shocking firing of Mike Malone from the Denver Nuggets and locker room tensions with the Suns. Diamant also reflects on his early basketball influences and shares his goals for making it to the NBA within the next few years.

From aging quarterbacks to rising stars, Episode 2 of UP&UP is packed with drama! Kinsey and Tej debate the Old Man Award between Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers, dive into the future of women’s basketball with Caitlin Clark, Juju Watkins, and Joyce Edwards, and break down the biggest NFL draft prospects. Plus, the Bachelor franchise is in trouble—what’s next for Bachelor in Paradise? And in off-the-field scandals, Bill Belichick’s new romance raises eyebrows, while an ex-flame makes waves in the Yankees locker room. All that, plus trivia and hot takes you won’t want to miss!

Welcome to The Up & Up, where sports and reality TV collide in the juiciest way possible! In this episode, Kinsey and Tej dive into March Madness, breaking down Cinderella stories and betting odds, before dishing on The Bachelor finale drama—did he really flip a coin to pick his bride?! Plus, NFL free agency shakeups, the WAGs of the 49ers feuding, and Stefon Diggs caught up in major off-field drama. It’s all the tea, all the action, and all the fun—you don’t want to miss this! 🎤🔥🏀🌹