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Winging It With Vince Carter

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Vince Carter of the Atlanta Hawks returns to ‘Winging It’ for a second season with his co-host Annie Finberg. Vince and Annie are going off script to offer a behind-the-scenes look at what NBA players think and talk about, and an inside look at Vince’s 21st and final season in the NBA. As well as talking to guests (from other players like Steph Curry to music stars like 2 Chainz), they’ll cover the Hawks’ season, the '19-’20 NBA season, the broader worlds of sports and pop culture, and much more. Whatever they’re talking about, just know they’re winging it.

Episodes

Lecrae on Restoration, Outreach, and Making It | Winging It

Vince and Annie chat with Grammy Award–winning artist and Atlanta native Lecrae about the inspiration for his new album, 'Restoration' (16:20), the fulfillment he gets from doing community outreach (28:29), and performing in the BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher (40:31). Hosts: Vince Carter and Annie Finberg Guest: Lecrae Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 202049 min

Lamar Odom on Struggling in Dallas and Starting Over | Winging It

Vince and Annie connect with two-time NBA champ and Vince's former teammate, Lamar Odom. They talk about the tough times Odom and Vince faced in Dallas together (18:33), waking up from a coma and the struggles of addiction (35:36), and looking ahead to the future with his fiancée, Sabrina Parr (45:06). Hosts: Vince Carter and Annie Finberg Guests: Lamar Odom and Sabrina Parr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 20201 hr 3 min

Wyclef Jean on Growing Up in Haiti, Hip-Hop As a Teacher, and Performing With a Goat | Winging It

Vince and Annie ring in the New Year with Grammy-winning rapper, producer, and songwriter Wyclef Jean, who discusses growing up in Haiti (04:22), sneaking onto the set of an Eric B. & Rakim music video (12:37), and attempting to get an animal mascot for one of the Fugees’ first shows (38:22). Hosts: Vince Carter and Annie Finberg Guest: Wyclef Jean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 06, 202056 min

Coco Gauff on Beating Venus Williams, Taking Advice From Fellow Athletes, and Blocking Out the Noise | Winging It

Vince and Annie sit down with 15-year-old phenom Coco Gauff to talk about her meteoric rise in the tennis world. Coco breaks down what it was like beating one of her idols, Venus Williams (02:49), as well as how she turns outside negativity into motivation (19:23). The gang is also joined by Coco’s father and coach, Cory, and he talks about helping his daughter through her rise while still being the best dad he can be (29:00). Hosts: Vince Carter, Annie Finberg Guests: Coco Gauff, Corey Gauff Le...

Dec 16, 201939 min

Spencer Dinwiddie on the Growth of the Nets, Playing Against His Idols, and New Investment Landscapes | Winging It

Spencer Dinwiddie talks with Vince and Annie about the newest changes taking place in Brooklyn and what they mean for KD’s return (04:02), moments where he faced off against some of his hometown heroes (26:50), as well as his passion for investment and new ways that he hopes to bring investing to the world of sports (32:31). Hosts: Vince Carter and Annie Finberg Guest: Spencer Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 09, 201942 min

Antawn Jamison on the College Years, Crazy Draft Stories, and Lessons from Coach Smith | Winging It

Vince and Annie sit down with Antawn Jamison as they reminisce about Vince and Antawn’s college days at UNC (07:39), winning College Player of the Year (13:06) as well as the drama and intrigue of getting drafted and traded (24:06). The crew is also joined by special guest and fellow UNC alum, Ademola Okulaja! Host: Vince Carter and Annie Finberg Guests: Antawn Jamison and Ademola Okulaja Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 201959 min

Aaron Gordon on Evolving As a Player, the NBA Dunk Contest, Facing Kawhi, and More | Winging It

VC and Annie sit down with Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon ahead of his sixth year in the league to discuss what it was like to face Kawhi in the playoffs, how positionless basketball shaped his career trajectory, the dunk contest, and more. Hosts: Vince Carter and Annie Finberg Guest: Aaron Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 201941 min

Trina on Musical Ambition, Being Star-Struck, and Advice for Young Women | Winging It

Legendary hip-hop artist Trina sits down with Vince and Annie to talk about the artists who influenced her early career (4:50), not liking some of your own songs (16:58), Vince's dipping his toes in the music world (12:55), the moment Trina knew she made it in the music industry (30:49), and more. Hosts: Vince Carter and Annie Finberg Guest: Trina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 201949 min

Jimmy Butler on the Miami Heat, Work Ethic, Baking, and Longevity in the NBA | Winging It

For our first episode of the new season (we miss you, Baze!), Jimmy Butler stops by to talk about his new city, Miami (3:30), the work ethic he’s brought to his career and how it’s made him a great player (7:50), lasting as long in the league as Vince (12:00), his new favorite hobby (29:10), his come up with the Bulls (34:00), and more. Hosts: Vince Carter and Annie Finberg Guest: Jimmy Butler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 04, 20191 hr 9 min

Baze’s Farewell, Offseason Recap, and Looking Ahead to 2020 | Winging It

The ‘Winging It’ crew sits down to bid Baze farewell and wish him luck in Portland. Baze says his goodbyes to the city of Atlanta and has a special message for Hawks fans. Plus: a recap of the offseason musical chairs the NBA went through and looking ahead to Vince’s last year in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 09, 201942 min

Former Ambassador Andrew Young on Basketball, MLK, and Atlanta | Winging It

The ‘Winging It’ crew is joined by former UN ambassador Andrew Young to discuss the evolution of basketball in the past five decades (01:41), his time as a leader in the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King Jr. (06:25), and how Atlanta has changed since his time as mayor (28:03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 201942 min

Shaquille O’Neal and Candace Parker | Winging It

The ‘Winging It’ crew sits down with Shaquille O’Neal and Candace Parker to swap stories about playing against each other, watching each other evolve over the years, and their transitions to broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 06, 201937 min

Offseason Check-In and Playoff Basketball | Winging It

The ‘Winging It’ crew sits down to reflect on the regular season and previous guests (01:12) before breaking down first- and second-round playoff matchups (19:27). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 201942 min

Damian Lillard on the Playoffs, Music, and His Rookie Moments | Winging It

The ‘Winging It’ crew is joined by Damian Lillard to talk about the Trail Blazers as a 3-seed in the West (01:52) before discussing his music career (13:50). Then, they look back at some of Dame’s rookie moments (28:13) and debate Ja Morant vs. Zion (33:14). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 201942 min

Bonus Episode: Max Holloway | Winging It

On this bonus episode, the ‘Winging It’ crew is joined by Max Holloway ahead of his fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 236. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 201937 min

DeMar DeRozan on Playing For Pop, Mental Health, and Life Outside Basketball | Winging it

The ‘Winging It’ crew is joined by DeMar DeRozan to discuss his offseason trade to the Spurs and his excitement at getting to play under Gregg Popovich (07:42). Then they have a candid discussion about mental health in the NBA (22:51) and look back at DeMar’s "Welcome to the League" moment (39:32). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 201946 min

Trae Young and John Collins on the Hawks, This Year's Dunk Contest, and Luka | Winging It

The ‘Winging It’ crew is joined by Trae Young and John Collins to talk about All-Star Weekend and this year's dunk contest (08:40). Then Vince and Kent discuss the evolution of Trae and John since coming into the league (22:11) before Trae breaks down how he's motivated by comparisons to Luka Doncic (38:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 04, 201949 min

Celebrating the Stars at All-Star Weekend | Winging It (Ep. 8)

In preparation for All-Star weekend, the ‘Winging It’ crew revisits all our previous guests who are participating in the All-Star Game, including Stephen Curry (01:30), Dwyane Wade (12:48), and Dirk Nowitzki (19:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 201930 min

The Mailbag Episode, Plus Affion Crockett | Winging It (Ep. 7)

The ‘Winging It’ crew answers fan questions, including who the guys’ top-five clutch performers are and what Vince’s life would be like had he pursued music. Then, they’re joined by comedian Affion Crockett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 04, 20191 hr 2 min

Dirk Nowitzki on His Remaining Time in the Changing NBA, “Welcome to the League” Moments, and Becoming a Champion | Winging It (Ep. 4)

The ‘Winging It’ crew is kicking off the new year with 13-time NBA All-Star and NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki. They compare what it was like for an international player to come to the NBA when he was a rookie as opposed to now (05:25), discuss his “Welcome to the League” moments (11:43), and break down his mindset during his historic Finals run in 2011 with the Dallas Mavericks (18:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 07, 201943 min

Jeremy Lin on Linsanity, Rookie Moments, and Fan Questions | Winging It (Ep. 3)

Jeremy Lin joins the crew to share a poem (03:50), discuss his journey from Harvard to the NBA (08:20), and breakdown what it’s like to represent Asia (14:24). Then the crew discusses the defining moments from his rookie year (21:50), and answers fan questions (32:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 201845 min

Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala on A.I. Stories, Vince and Dell, and Baze’s Golf Simulator | Winging It (Ep. 2)

This week the gang stops by Baze’s place to try out his golf simulator, where they were joined by two-time MVP Stephen Curry and 2015 Finals MVP Andre Iguodala. They dish stories on hanging out with Allen Iverson (04:43) and Vince playing with Steph’s dad in Toronto (23:00) before discussing the comparisons being made between Trae Young and Steph (50:37) and golf (57:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 20181 hr 11 min
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