This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee talk to directors/producers Joe Lavine and Ross Greenburg (39:54) about their HBO documentary ‘Extra Innings From 9/11.’ Jason reveals his sports superstitions while discussing week one of the NFL (00:59) and college football (19:34) season. Plus, Renee and Jason debate the state of tennis (25:23) after the 2021 U.S. Open. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New e...
Sep 14, 2021•50 min
Happy Labor Day. We thought this week would be a great time to give all you listeners a break from the nws cycle and here what we think are the best, interviews, segments and, of course, Take Survivor moments from Takeline. Enjoy! For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline ....
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 30 min
On this bonus episode Jason talks with sports lawyer and founder of the Sports Agent Blog, Darren Heitner. Darren is an expert in the field of sports business litigation and tells Jason about the inner workings of these types of disputes as well as what he expects to happen in the process of Nerlens Noel’s suit against his former agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline ....
Sep 01, 2021•19 min
This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee react to the Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley fight (00:56) and give their thoughts on the news that Nerlens Noel is suing Rich Paul (11:00). Later in the show, Renee and Jason talk to Dan Wetzel (32:36) about five-star high school basketball player Emoni Bates committing to the University of Memphis. Finally, Take Survivor (53:46) is back! Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CA...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 9 min
On this bonus episode of Takeline, Renee talks with award winning playwright Antoinette Nwandu about her play Pass Over, which is the first show to return to Broadway after the New York theater shutdown. Antoinette reveals what inspired the play, why she chose to change the ending for its new Broadway run, and why the themes in Pass Over transcend the American black experience. For tickets to Pass Over please visit https://www.broadway.com/shows/pass-over/ Or you can watch a filmed version of Pa...
Aug 26, 2021•19 min
This week on Takeline, Tamyra Mensah-Stock talks (26:43) about being the first black woman to ever win an Olympic gold medal in wrestling, and shows off her karaoke skills. Jason and Renee discuss the sit down interview between Kevin Durant and Draymond Green (01:00) and how it will impact NBA team/media relationships Plus, research fellow Risa Isard joins to present (44:46) her findings on how the media promotes white WNBA players more than black WNBA players. Don’t forget to smash the subscrib...
Aug 24, 2021•56 min
This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss how the embrace of betting by pro leagues will affect the sports industry. Later in the show, Renee talks about her experience at Summer League. Plus, Ben Fowlkes of The Athletic joins to talk about Cheyanne Buys viral press conference and the controversy around how the UFC pays its fighters. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! T...
Aug 17, 2021•59 min
On this bonus episode of Takeline, Jason talks with sports journalist and author Simon Kuper about FC Barcelona losing legendary player Lionel Messi due to financial mismanagement. His new book The Barcelona Complex details the inner workings of Barca and how they’ve gone from the most successful soccer club in history to an organization struggling to find its competitive edge. For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline ....
Aug 13, 2021•25 min
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Aug 10, 2021•55 min
Thanks for listening to another Bonus Episode of Takeline! In this episode Jason talks to investigative reporter Robert Faturechi of ProPublica about his bombshell article on billionaire NBA owners and how they use professional sports teams to avoid paying millions in taxes Please read the fascinating article (link below) and support more work like Robert’s at Propublica.org https://www.propublica.org/article/the-billionaire-playbook-how-sports-owners-use-their-teams-to-avoid-millions-in-taxes F...
Aug 06, 2021•18 min
This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee talk to Jermaine O’Neal (00:57) about the infamous Malice At The Palace brawl. Later in the show, they discuss the unfair media coverage of Simone Biles (18:30) and what they think about Russell Westbrook being traded (33:51) to the Lakers. Plus, Roger Bennett joins (44:52) the show to talk about the life and death of the European Super League and how social justice movements by American athletes influence sports culture overseas. Don’t forget to smash the ...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 12 min
This week on Takeline, Renee and Jason talk to Kristen Ledlow (08:50) about the Bucks winning their first NBA Championship in 50 years, the historic game 6 from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the positive social justice push from WNBA & NBA athletes. Later in the show, Jason and Renee discuss the controversy surrounding Olympic fencer Alen Hadzic (35:27) and how it compares to the treatment of Sha’carri Richardson. Plus, it’s a Crooked crossover as What A Day host Akilah Hughes joins to play Take...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 8 min
This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee break down game 5 of the NBA Finals Bucks/Sun series (00:54) and predict who will be named Finals MVP. Later in the show they discuss the recent comments from Stephen A. Smith on Shohei Ohtani (21:44) and how the marketing of international athletes in America has changed. Plus, Jason and Renee debate whether or not they believe USA basketball can win gold at the Olympics (35:33). Finally, it’s a Takeline crew Take Survivor (50:24) with new addition, Intern ...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min
On this bonus episode of Takeline, Jason talks with author Matt Sullivan about his new book "Can't Knock The Hustle." Matt reveals behind the scenes details about what it was like to intimately follow and talk with the Brooklyn Nets superstars while they played in the 2020 NBA bubble. For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline .
Jul 15, 2021•35 min
This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee react to game three of the NBA finals (00:33) and talk with The Old Man & The Three hosts, JJ Redick and Tommy Alter (17:56). Plus, Renee and Jason discuss the racist abuse subjected to Black soccer players on the English National team (52:52) after losing to Italy in the 2020 UEFA Euro Final and the news about Sha’Carri Richardson not being able to run at the Tokyo Olympics 1:02:42). Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/take...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Happy 4th! This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee are joined by women’s basketball legend and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma. He discusses the recent NCAA ruling that college athletes can make money off their image and likeness, Paige Bueckers historic freshman season, and the Olympic committee's decision not to select Nneka Ogwumike to the U.S. Women’s National Basketball team roster. Later in the show, Jason and Renee play a game of two truths and a lie, then it’s an independence day themed Ta...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 21 min
This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee react to the latest games in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals (00:40), the recent string of NBA coaching hire controversies (49:30), and Damian Lillard’s reported unhappiness (57:38) with the Portland Trailblazers front office. Plus, LZ Granderson joins (27:43) to talk about Carl Nassib being the first openly gay active NFL player, the wave of anti-transgender legislation in youth sports and his new podcast, Life Out Loud. Don’t forget to smash the...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min
This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss what the 76ers should do after Ben Simmons’ abysmal postseason (00:26), the recent controversy involving illegal substance enhancers used by MLB pitchers (35:43), and debut the first in a multi-part “Owner’s Diary” (1:06:30) series from Renee. Plus, Executive Director of the NBA Foundation, Greg Taylor (55:44) joins to talk about the league’s initiatives in racial and social justice. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/t...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 9 min
This week on Takeline, Harrison Barnes reveals why he is so passionate about making positive social change, and why analytics in the NBA can be a problem (45:35). Jason and Renee discuss the Suns sweeping the Nuggets (00:54) and talk with Tim Cato of the Athletic about his recent news breaking article on the Mavs front office woes (23:27). Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! ...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 13 min
This week on Takeline, Chris Bosh joins to talk about his incredible career in the NBA and his experiences as one of the Big Three for the Miami Heat (1:06:37). Jason and Renee talk about pro athlete mental health and media access after Naomi Osaka pulled out of the French Open citing mental health concerns (42:57). Plus, a preview of what to expect from the second round of the NBA playoffs (06:49). Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 29 min
On this special episode of Takeline, WNBA Champion Devereaux Peters explains how she got involved in preventing Gun Violence and what it means to #WearOrange (27:50). Jason and Renee discuss what’s surprised them most from hosting the podcast and what they hope to accomplish in future episodes (00:05). Plus, the official Takeline golf correspondent, Jason’s mom, breaks down the Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau beef (42:01) and a very special buzzer beater segment in which they answer a questi...
Jun 01, 2021•53 min
This week on Takeline, Ian Begley of SNY talks to Jason and Renee about game 1 of the Hawks/Knicks series (49:30) and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed joins to play a medical themed Take Survivor (1:02:21). Plus, Jason and Renee break down the opening playoff games from the weekend (12:58). Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takel...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 16 min
This week on Takeline, co-founder of StockX, Josh Luber, joins to talk about the future of sneaker and trading card culture as well as the rise in popularity of NFTs (35:18). Jason and Renee give their predictions on the upcoming Knicks vs. Hawks playoff series (00:01), and discuss the class of 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement (24:47). Plus, Renee gives us exclusive insight into her first WNBA game as owner of the Atlanta Dream (30:30) and we debut our new online auction inspired game, ...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 12 min
This week on Takeline, Alan Yang joins to talk about his career, the brand new season of Master of None (30:10) and sticks around to play Take Survivor (50:27). Jason and Renee give their thoughts on what the worst case scenario for the NBA play-in tournament would be (01:14), David Griffin’s comments on the officiating of Zion Williamson (19:09), and Renee gives an inside look into the start of the WNBA season (25:42). Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelinesho...
May 11, 2021•57 min
Writer, director and avid hoops fan Adam McKay joins the show (35:05) to explain how Reagan-era social policies intertwine with an unfortunate series of basketball tragedies & the exciting game we see today. But first, Jason and Renee unpack LeBron’s recent criticism of the NBA Play-In Tournament (2:19), Aaron Rodgers’ looming departure from Green Bay (9:35), Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition (cash grab) vs. Logan Paul (20:08) and a violent protest staged by Manchester United fans in backlash of...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 6 min
This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss the quick rise and even quicker fall of the European Super League, ESPN’s announcement that it will broadcast a Marvel themed NBA game, and they breakdown the top 5 teams in the NBA Eastern Conference. Plus, they are joined by former president of the WNBA Lisa Borders to talk about her career and the responsibility of sports leagues when it comes to social justice. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exc...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 14 min
This week on Takeline, The Kid Mero joins to talk his Knicks and play Take Survivor! Jason and Renee discuss the decision from Europe’s top soccer clubs to form their own super league, Renee gives Jason a first hand account from inside the WNBA war room during draft day, and they debate whether the recent string of NBA injuries is due to the condensed season. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New epi...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 10 min
This week on Takeline, Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery discuss Alex Rodriguez finalizing a deal with billionaire Marc Lore to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, their feelings on the state of the NBA’s Western Conference, and the recent postponements of several professional sports games in response to protests after an unarmed black man was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center. Plus, Diana Moskovitz joins to talk about the current Deshaun Watson civil case an...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min
This week on Takeline Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery discuss the impact of the MLB pulling the All-Star game and MLB draft out of Atlanta in response to the restrictive voting law SB202. They also react to JJ Redick’s comments on being traded, and the viewership milestones made by women’s college basketball. Plus, Travon Free talks about his Oscar nominated short film and plays Take Survivor. Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 21 min
This week on Takeline, Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery react to the results of the Sweet Sixteen games in both the Men’s and Women’s NCAA tourney and are joined by Tate Frazier to talk about what to expect from the Elite Eight games. Taylor Rooks talks about her experiences as a black woman in the media and what it was like to cover the NBA inside the bubble. Jason and Renee also discuss the recent restrictive voting law passed in Georgia. Plus, Take Survivor is back! SHOW NOTES: For more ...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 15 min
