Ballin’ Out

Ballin' Out is back in business with Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, who discusses his NBA fandom and tapping Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the group's latest "Good Goodbye" video, and Green Bay Packers tight end, Martellus Bennett, who details his love for music and recent EP 'I'm Not a Rapper But Some of My Friends Are.'  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 19, singer Sevyn details the aftermath of her National Anthem debacle with the Philadelphia 76ers and meeting Hall of Famer Allen Iverson while Los Angeles Clipper Chris Paul and musician Jon Batiste reflect on giving back and their first All-Star games.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rapper Jeezy and Oakland Raiders punter Marquette King talk Super Bowl LI predictions and Atlanta's greatness.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're getting ready for a jam-packed February on this episode of Ballin' Out — Grammy nominee BJ the Chicago Kid talks about performing for Obama and which Chicago teams he reps, while the Pelicans' Langston Galloway and Tim Frazier stop by the office to talk about the NBA All-Star Game (Feb. 19) and their relationship with the music of the Big Easy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The NBA legend and finger roll pioneer discusses the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, comparison to 2 Chainz and his close friendship with Marvin Gaye.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'Ballin' Out' wraps up 2016 with special guests, NBA reporter Cassidy Hubbarth and legendary producer, bass player and Blue Note President Don Was. We talk sportscaster Craig Sager's legacy, Was recording a Detroit Lions anthem and give our final Drake update of the year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pittsburgh Steelers' star running back Le'Veon Bell discusses rap name Juice, 'Until The Post Interview' EP and his rap idols. The ladies of Ballin' Out also talk Drake Night 2016, Rae Sremmurd's rock star anthem "Black Beatles" becoming a viral phenomenon and Hot 100 No. 1 hit as well as the state of America post-election.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's ladies night (or day, really) and the feeling's right on this episode of Ballin' Out, featuring BK's latest explosive hitmaker (and former football player) Young M.A. and NFL Media's first analytics expert, Cynthia Frelund. M.A talks about her beloved Giants, as well as (of course) her hit "Ooouuu" while Frelund gives us some analytics tips for our own Billboard charts, and fantasy advice (which we desperately need).  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The pop star chats about her new record 'Mad Love' and growing up with the Patriots in her backyard, while Sonics legend Gary Payton talks about his one and only rap song (which he recorded with Too Short) and bringing basketball back to Seattle.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's episode of Ballin' Out is all about the best coast -- L.A.'s own Schoolboy Q talks about his history with football (and how it impacts his rap career) and L.A. Rams linebacker Akeem Ayers (also an L.A. native) talks about the transition from St. Louis back to his hometown, as well as having Schoolboy and Kendrick Lamar come through training camp for the taping of HBO's Hard Knocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Ballin' Out, West Coast's own E-40 and Omarion discuss working together for Footaction's 'Free Flow: Fly Style' campaign, possibly collaborating on E-40's upcoming album and OG basketball stars while Carolina Panthers' Trai Turner discusses his special pep talk with Lil Wayne post-Super Bowl 50, his pick for song of the summer and the 2017 Super Bowl halftime drama. Natalie and Adelle also propose a sober toast to Ballin' Out hitting the double digits with episode 10.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Ballin' Out, we talk to both these pros about their off-field musical pursuits, including Dame's recent sold-out live debut at Portland's Crystal Ballroom (on his birthday, no less!) and a behind-the-scenes look at how Christine put together his mixtape. Other topics include Ballin' Out hosts Adelle Platon and Natalie Weiner's recent trips to Jets and Seahawks training camps, respectively, the Olympics, and the star studded debut of HBO's Hard Knocks (hello, Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q).  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fresh off the release of 'Lil Durk 2x,' rapper Lil Durk gets into the nitty gritty about his sophomore album while also offering hot takes on NBA star Dwyane Wade joining his hometown squad, the Chicago Bulls. New York Jet Brandon Marshall then discusses his Champs Sports campaign and his past dreams of wanting to become a rapper.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Together with Chris Harris Jr., cornerback for the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos, and R&B singer Teyana Taylor, who aside from making waves with her undeniably sexy slow jams happens to be engaged to the Cleveland Cavaliers' Iman Shumpert. we rehash the highlights of the Super Bowl, the ESPYs, VH1's Hip-Hop Honors, and a recent Billboard interview with ex-athlete Schoolboy Q -- more or less the most important events of the year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wrestling phenom John Cena joins Adelle and Natalie in the ESPN headquarters to discuss being the first WWE superstar to host the ESPYs, his 2005 album 'You Can't See Me' hitting the Billboard charts and spitting his own sixteens on the mic.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Machine Gun Kelly and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins join Adelle and Natalie to talk about the Cleveland Cavaliers miraculous Game 7 victory -- and how they celebrated their first championship in 52 long years.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the NBA Finals near their close, who better to explain the ins and outs of success on the hardwood than the notorious Lil B himself, and his definitively curse-free fan Nick Young a.k.a. Swaggy P a.k.a. the future Mr. Iggy Azalea? The dynamic duo join Adelle and Natalie to talk bars, ball, and (of course) Kevin Durant.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Warriors have dominated the NBA Finals so far, but what's next? The legendary Carlos Santana and his wife Cindy Blackman talk about what it means to them to perform the National Anthem, as they did for Game 2 of the series, and ESPN analyst Sage Steele gives her pregame insights on how it's all going to go down.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New York rap legend Fat Joe and the WNBA's most recent no. 1 pick Breanna Stewart join Natalie and Adelle to talk NBA conference finals, Beyonce, Chance the Rapper and much more on the second episode of Ballin' Out.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the very first episode of Ballin' Out, Adelle and Natalie dig into the hottest craze in sports: the #RunningManChallenge, where athletes (and everyone else) post videos of themselves doing the "running man" (it's not the one you're used to) to the Ghost Town DJs classic "My Boo." DJ Demp and Virgo of the Ghost Town DJs and University of Maryland basketball players Jaylen Brantley and Jared Nickens (who made the challenge go viral) join to discuss how they brought the 20 year-old song back onto the Hot 100.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.