Step2TheMic DMVPodcast

Step2TheMic Episode 57: Pat Ward

n episode 57, St. John's College High School head football coach Pat Ward joins Ted Jeffries and Andre Jones to talk DMV high school football. Topics include his undefeated season, capturing a WCAC conference title, building a winning culture, and relationships with his players. 

Step2TheMic Episode 56: Joe Clair

In episode 56, stepping to the mic is the one and only Joe Clair. The former BET “Rap City,” “Mad Sports” and WPGC radio host, join our Ted Jeffries and Andre Jones to share some of his favorite moments on the airwaves, his passion for comedy, and his love for the go-go music. This is a fun-filled 60 minutes with a true DMV legend.

Michael and Andrew Kennedy

In episode 55, the Kennedy brothers step2themic. Former San Diego State basketball star, Michael Kennedy and his younger brother, Andrew, current Washington Wizards scout and former University of Virginia star talked with our crew about the hot topic in college athletics, NIL ( Name-Image and Likeness), and how it's changing the landscape of college athletics.

Step2TheMic Episode 54: Pete Strickland

In this episode, DeMatha Catholic interim head basketball coach, Pete Strickland, joins Ted Jeffires and Andre Jones. The head stag chats about his days in Hyattsville playing for Morgan Wootten, his college days at the University of Pittsburgh, and his professional career in Ireland.

 

Now returning to coach at his alma mater, Strickland talks about the state of the game in the age of social media, NIL deals, and the challenges of handling the Covid-19 pandemic.

Step2TheMic Episode 53: JP Finlay

Episode 53 features one of the most connected sports journalists in the #DMV. NBC SportsWashington, and 106.7 "The Fan" JP Finlay, Steps2TheMic with our Chris Miles. Topics include the latest off-the-field scandal for the Washington Football Team, the play of quarterback Taylor Heinicke and the up and down play of Defensive End Chase Young.

Step2TheMic Episode 52: Rick ”Doc” Walker

The NFL is back! Week 1 of the season is here, and we are honored to have Rick “Doc” Walker Step2the mic. The Washington Football Team legend talks name change, the NFC East contender, Pro Football Hall of Fame, and his love for Georgetown University basketball legend, John Thompson, Jr.

Step2TheMic Episode 51: Vanessa Blair-Lewis

In episode 51, we are joined by a rising star in women's college basketball. George Mason University Head Coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis joins our Ted Jeffries and Andre Jones to talk about her return to the DMV, playing for her father at Largo High School, and her stellar basketball career at Mount Saint Mary's University.

Step2TheMic Episode 50: James Brown

In episode 50, we are honored to have a true #DMV legend Step2TheMic. James Brown joins our Chris Miles and Ted Jeffries to reflect on his All-America playing days at DeMatha High School, his relationship with Morgan Wootten, the impact Elgin Baylor had on #DMV hoops, and his minority ownership with the Washington Nationals.

Step2TheMic Episode 49: Dan Hellie

In episode 49, we are honored to have a native son from the DMV Step2TheMic. Former Magruder High School two-sport star, Dan Hellie, joins our Ted Jeffries and Chris Miles. Dan relives his days at NBC 4, his passion for the Washington Football Team, working for the NFL Network, and covering the Washington Nationals during their World Series run.

Step2TheMic Episode 48: Todd Bozeman

In episode 48, former Cal Berkeley and Morgan State Head Basketball Coach Todd Bozeman Steps2TheMic with our Ted Jeffries and Chris Miles. The Forestville, Maryland native reflects on his coaching days at the University of California, the recruitment of Jason Kidd, the College Athlete Economic Freedom Act (Name, Image, and Likeness), and how the "Show Cause" penalty affected his career.