Takeline

This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss the skirmish between Lebron James and Isaiah Stewart, the Warriors hot start to the NBA season, and make predictions for the upcoming Knicks v. Hawks game. Sarah Spain of ESPN joins to discuss being a part owner in the NWSL, Scottie Pippen’s comments on Michael Jordan, and her expectations for the Chicago Bulls. Later, it’s a Thanksgiving themed Take Survivor with guest contestants Tommy Vietor and Sarah Spain.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 closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/Takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee talk with Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated about his new book ‘Blood In The Garden.’ Renee and Jason discuss the problem with insider journalism in the wake of Adam Schefter’s problematic tweet about Dalvin Cook. Plus, Jason and Renee wonder when they should panic about their Knicks and Hawks.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!

This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss the Aaron Rodgers fallout from his anti-vax tirade, Scottie Pippen’s spicy thoughts on Michael Jordan, and the bombshell report on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver. Plus, Renee and Jason grade how the Knicks and Hawks have looked in the first ten games of the 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 episodes every Friday!For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/Takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

This week on Takeline, Jason talks with guest host and writer for The Athletic, Kavitha Davidson about the surging Knicks (01:30), Trump attending the World Series (38:00), and changes to the NFL’s Rooney Rule (1:03:00). Plus, former All Pro running back and cannabis advocate, Ricky Williams joins the show (16:15) to talk about his new cannabis lifestyle brand, Highsman, and how the NFL has changed its attitude towards players who use pot.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 closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/Takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss all the storylines surrounding the start of the NBA season (08:15) and debate whether or not they would have given back Tom Brady’s 600th touchdown football (00:09). Later in the show, Josiah Johnson joins(43:00) to talk about being the king of NBA Twitter and writing for the new Netflix show “Colin in Black and White.” Plus, Shea Serrano talks (31:00) about his new book Hip Hop And Other Things.” Finally, it’s a star studded social media personality Take Survivor (57:00)!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 closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/Takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

This week on Takeline, O’Shea Jackson Jr. (13:29) joins to talk about starring in the new Apple TV+ series “Swagger.” Renee and Jason discuss the Chicago Sky winning their first WNBA title (30:27), and wonder why the NFL will not be releasing any more emails (00:56) in the wake of their Washington Football team investigation after the resignation of Jon Gruden. Plus, Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated joins (51:31) to talk about the 2011 NBA lockout and its impact on the NBA as we start the 2021 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 episodes every Friday!For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/Takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee wonder if the boxing industry would have preferred for Deontay Wilder to beat Tyson Fury (00:38) and discuss game 1 of the WNBA finals (33:26). Plus, Frank McKinney, one of the first African-American college Rugby coaches joins (16:04) to talk about his new documentary Scrum.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 closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/Takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

On this week’s Takeline, Jason and Renee talk to former NWSL keeper Haley Kopmeyer and CEO of Just Women’s Sports, Hayley Rosen (19:42) about the fallout resulting from a bombshell investigation into sexual misconduct in the league by former coach Paul Riley. Renee and Jason also discuss whether or not Tom Brady feels like he lost after not scoring a touchdown against his former team The Patriots (01:21) and try to figure out why Andrew Wiggins changed his stance (35:57) on Covid-19 and got vaccinated.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/takeline.

This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee talk to AJ Perez (19:16) of Front Office Sports about the recent ruling in the St. Louis lawsuit against the LA Rams. Renee and Jason discuss why Kyrie’s anti-vax stance is so problematic for the Nets (00:19) and wonder about the future of WNBA legend Sue Bird (31:06). Plus, Mama Concepcion joins (44:19) to recap the U.S.’s dominating victory in the Ryder Cup.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/takeline.

This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee talk to author Andy Martino (29:15), author of “Cheated’ about the Astros sign stealing scandal. They also discuss how USA Gymnastics (00:47) needs to change to better protect its athletes and give a preview of the WNBA playoffs (15:03) starting this week. Plus, Take Survivor (56:34)!Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and original Takeline content!For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline.

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 episodes every Friday!For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline.

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.

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.

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 CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday!Take Crooked's listener survey: crooked.com/surveyFor a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline.

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 Pass Over, directed by Spike Lee on Amazon Prime Video https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Pass-Over/0GM8JVW7ZNMNMK1MJ9G07UA08CFor a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline.

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 subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips, original crooked sports content and to watch ALL CAPS NBA.For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline.

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!Take Crooked's listener survey: crooked.com/surveyFor a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline.

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.

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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 taxesPlease 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-taxesFor a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline.

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 subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday!Take Crooked's listener survey: crooked.com/surveyFor a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline.

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 Survivor (50:360.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!Take Crooked's listener survey: crooked.com/surveyFor a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline.

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 Jeff!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/takeline.

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.

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/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday!For a transcript of this episode, visit crooked.com/takeline.

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 Take Survivor!For a transcript of this show, please visit crooked.com/takeline.

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 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 show, visit crooked.com/takeline.

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/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday!

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!For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

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 clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday!For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

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 question from one of the Takeline fans (54:42)!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!SHOW NOTES:If you have questions or want to reach out, please email us [email protected] or follow us on twitter @TakelineshowTo learn more about the Wear Orange initiative and help stop Gun Violence got to https://wearorange.org/

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/takeline.

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, Sticker Shock (1:00:41)! 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/takeline.

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/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday!For a transcript of this show, please visit crooked.com/takeline.

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 the foiled Super League (30:37). All that and more on the latest episode of Takeline.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!Check out Adam McKay's Death at the Wing podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/death-at-the-wing/id1558869948For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline.

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 exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday!Check out Lisa Borders podcast “Enlightened”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enlightened/id1553861681To support Jonathan Tjarks please visithttps://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jonathantjarksFor a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

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 episodes every Friday!For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

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 and Jason and Renee react to Hideki Matsuyama winning The Masters with Takeline’s new golf correspondent, Jason’s mom.SHOW NOTES: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!You can read Diana’s work for Defector Media here https://defector.com/author/diana-moskovitz/ Or follow her on Twitter @DianaMoskovitzDonate to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, which is just one organization that fights police and racial injustice in Minnesota on the local level. You can find out more at https://minnesotafreedomfund.org For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

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 clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday!For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

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 on how to get involved to help protect voting rights you can go to votesaveamerica.com/forthepeopleDon’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!Watch Taylor’s show Take It There & follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorRookshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c3C9W8oW_c&list=PLoqDIJHlyN3OhgFTmjvA6OTyy-7tczRynListen to the Titus & Tate show & follow Tate on Twitter @tatefrazierhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/titus-tate/id1485321758For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

This week on Takeline, Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery discuss the incredible upsets so far in the men’s NCAA basketball tournament, and are joined by Chantel Jennings of The Athletic to deep dive into the controversy regarding the lack of training facilities provided to the women’s college basketball players. They also talk about the latest news in the NBA, particularly the MVP and Rookie of the Year races. Plus, author, chef, and now director, Eddie Huang joins the show to discuss his new film Boogie and talk about his Knicks!SHOW NOTES:Info on Eddie Huang’s new film Boogiehttps://www.focusfeatures.com/boogie/aboutYou can follow Eddie on Twitter at @MrEddieHuangRead Chantel’s work at The Athletichttps://theathletic.com/author/chantel-jennings/You can follow her on Twitter at @ChantelJenningsDon'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 closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

On the premiere of Takeline, Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery welcome Jeremy Lin to discuss the recent surge in anti-asian violence, his NBA journey, and the height of “Linsanity.” Dan Pfeiffer joins the show for a new game called Take Survivor. Then, Jason and Renee cover the recent racist remarks during a live broadcast of Oklahoma high school girls basketball game, the Republican effort to undermine transgender athletes rights, March Madness, Oscar noms and more.SHOW NOTES:To learn more about the Jeremy Lin Foundation visit https://www.jeremylinfoundation.org/Follow and subscribe to TAKELINE on Youtube for special clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA Welcome to Takeline and ALL CAPS!For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Introducing Takeline, the newest podcast from Crooked Media. Takeline is a weekly podcast hosted by Jason Concepcion that’s a fast-paced exploration of the NBA and world of sports and culture. Each week Jason talks with guests about the games, players, controversies and issues that run both on and off the court. The show will be a place for lively debates, guests (experts and super fans), and contributors who will provide game analysis, get deep into the storylines and will give the audience a chance to learn everything they didn’t even know about the games. Subscribe now! New episodes drop every Tuesday.Subscribe to Takeline on Youtube for exclusive content including ALL CAPS NBA: http://youtube.com/takelineshowFollow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia