Step2TheMic DMVPodcast

A lot of news buzzing around the DMV this week. Hot topics include the future of Dwayne Haskins, the rise of Chase Young, Markelle Fultz's new contract, and Russell Westbrook's Wizards debut.

Special honor for the Step2TheMic team. Joining us on episode 36 is Jesse Washington, the co-author of the book " I came as a shadow", the autobiography of Georgetown University's legendary basketball coach John Thompson, Jr.  Jesse shares stories with our Chris Miles and Ted Jeffries about why isn't there more cussing in the book given Coach's well known love of a particular word, who were his biggest influences in life and the meaning of the title of the book. 

Okay #DMV, as we prepare for the start of the 2020-2021 NBA season our Chris Miles, Ted Jeffries and Deno Campbell weigh-in on the All-Star trade that sent John Wall to Houston for Russell Westbrook. The trio also breakdown the effects of the CoVid-19 pandemic on the NFL and college athletics.

With the start of the college basketball season upon us, the Step2TheMic team takes a visit to the hilltop and chats with Howard University Head Basketball Coach Kenny Blakeney. The head Bison talks recruiting, the upcoming season and his greatest basketball influence.

 

On episode 33, we are honored to have one of the best in the business join this pod! Former Duke basketball player/coach and current ESPN College Basketball analyst Jay Bilas joins Chris Miles and Ted Jeffries. Topics include: should college basketball players be paid, how will college basketball deal with the CoVid-19 pandemic and who's the next great college basketball coach

On episode 32, our Andre Jones chats with a woman who embodies the word courage. Donna Hopkins, a former collegiate athlete and breast cancer survivor, Steps2TheMic to encourage and motivate anyone who is fighting this battle.

From Charlottesville, to the NBA and now Old Dominion University, Bryant Stith has excelled on every level. Recently, The University of Virginia's All-Time leading scorer sat down with his former college teammate, Ted Jeffries, to talk Nascar, coaching his sons, and his favorite basketball memories.

 

Dominique Dawes is the living definition of class, style and elegance. On episode 30, the Olympic gold medalist and former co-chair of President Obama’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, steps to the mic with our Chris Miles. Topics include: Starting a gymnastics academy during a pandemic, her enjoyment watching Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas, and her 1992 meeting with the "Dream Team."

It's GameDay #DMV, before you watch today's game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Football team, our Chris Miles and Ted Jeffries have a heated debate on the future of the burgundy and gold. Their main point of disagreement is quarterback Dwayne Haskins, is he ready to lead this team? Enjoy!

Episode 27 we honor a man who's a true champion on and off the basketball court. Old Dominion Men's Head Basketball Coach Jeff Jones Steps2The Mic. The head Monarch reflects on his collegiate playing days at the University of Virginia, as a head coach leading three different schools to the NCAA tournament, and his successful fight against prostate cancer.