Step2TheMic DMVPodcast

The Step2TheMic team is honored to have the University of Maryland Men's Head Lacrosse Coach John Tillman join us on Episode 9. Coach Tillman discusses how the corona virus pandemic affected their season, he reflects on Maryland's 2017 National Championship team and he remembers lessons learned from the late Brendan Looney.

They were difference-makers on the football field and now they are using their platform to make a difference off it. Stepping to the Mic on episode eight are two dynamic young men; Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod and his former high school teammate, Jonathan Mason, join Monica McNutt and Deno Campbell to discuss the #NFL#DrewBrees,#BlackEmpowerment and #BlackLivesMatter

Stepping to the Mic on Episode 7 is a man who’s making an impact on and off the basketball court. Malcolm Brogdon chats with Chris Miles and Ted Jeffries about his clean water initiative in Africa, winning an #ACC title and playing with NBA All-Stars Victor Oladipo and Giannis Antetokounmpo

 

The death of George Floyd just may have caused our nation to reach its boiling point. Americans  are visibly upset, and rightfully so. Some groups are expressing themselves through organized demonstrations. The mass protesters are demanding change. But is anyone listening? Our "Step2TheMic" crew weighs in, sharing their views on racism in America today, how we can get past this tragic moment and a vision for better days ahead.

From Hyattsville to Tobacco Road and now South Bend, Mike Brey is a difference-maker. On episode five, he goes one-on-one with our "Step2TheMic" crew to talk about his relationship with Morgan Wootten, Coach K at Duke, and his time as the Notre Dame Head Men's Basketball coach. 

Azzi Fudd is the nation's top girl's high school basketball player; On Episode #4, she talks about her college recruitment, tips she learned from Steph Currry, her legacy, and the late, Kobe Bryant

#RIP #motivate #hardwork #pushthrough #MambaForever

He won three NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls, he won a Big East title at Providence College and he's one of the top basketball players from Prince George's County. Dickey Simpkins "Steps2TheMic," with Chris Miles and Ted Jeffries talking the #LastDance and #BasketballCounty documentaries.

We are off and running with the inaugural episode of "Step2TheMic".

Our first two guests include #DMV legends Walt Williams and Tony Massenburg. This dynamic duo enjoyed successful careers at the University of Maryland and in the NBA. Walt and Tony will discuss their new book "Lessons from Lenny," the Michael Jordan vs. Len Bias rivalry, Prince George's County basketball culture, all-time favorite NBA cities, and why WWF superstar, "The Junk Yard Dog" gave Walt a ride home from the club one night. You don't want to miss it!