Art and Hoops

Emanuela Bonaffini

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With Host and freelance illustrator Emanuela Bonaffini. Join me as I discuss my art and the intersection I take with basketball in the Montreal scene.

24/11/2025

Episode 12 - Work (w/ Nico Abeyta)

In this episode, I talk with pro-hooper Nico Abeyta about resilience, creativity, and redefining setbacks. As I dive into my Raptors Drawing Challenge, Nico shares his journey, reminding us that growth often comes from the moments we think disqualify us. Together, we explore what it means to keep going, stay authentic, and turn barriers into opportunities.

31 min
03/10/2025

Episode 11 - Drive (w/ Nathan Cayo)

In this episode, I sit down with Nathan Cayo, two-time CEBL champion, to talk about what it takes to stay hungry and motivated through wins, setbacks, and everything in between. We dive into how growing up in Montreal shaped his game, the lessons learned on the road to back-to-back championships, and how to keep pushing in the face of adversity. I also share some updates on my own creative journey—why I’m stepping away from Inktober this year and chasing a new project that’s bigger, more demanding, but way more fun.

39 min
15/08/2025

Episode 10 - Resilience (w/ Tavis "Pistol" Smith)

In this episode, I chat with Montreal Alliance’s Tavis "Pistol" Smith about his journey and his resilience—how to rise after being knocked down, the mindset needed to push through challenges, and why personal projects are key to growth both on and off the court.

25 min
19/06/2025

Episode 9 - Season Two

In this new season of Art and Hoops, I dive into the ethical reasons behind skipping the con, my departure from WoofPack, and where I stand on artists vs AI. Plus, Montreal is making waves in the NBA Finals spotlight. Let’s talk art, values, and hoops!

35 min
28/02/2025

Episode 8 - Grit (w/ Elijah Ifejeh)

On this episode, I sit down with Elijah Ifejeh to talk about the Montreal basketball scene, the culture that shaped him, and his journey to playing in Manchester. We dive into what makes Montreal hoops unique and how his experience overseas is shaping his game.

44 min
29/11/2024

Episode 7 - Grind (w/ Levi Londole)

In this (long-overdue) episode, Levi Londole from the Montreal Toundra joins me as we talk about his journey from the Montreal hoop scene to playing professionally in Congo. We explore the grind and resilience we have to find ourselves to elevate his game for overseas or committing to a month-long drawing challenge for me.

41 min
30/09/2024

Episode 6 - Motivation (w/ Dylan Ennis)

Last episode before the Inktober Art challenge starts, so I sit down with Dylan Ennis, a Canadian pro-basketball player currently hooping in Spain, to talk about motivation and success in art and his game.

49 min
05/08/2024

Episode 5 - Being Brave (w/ Lansana Nwosu)

I'm back from the Montreal Comic-Con! On this episode of Art and Hoops, I welcome the talented Lansana Nwosu, a pro basketball player ready to share his story and aspirations, and talk about what it takes to make it to the NBA.

43 min
24/06/2024

Episode 4 - Art (w/ Jaden Edwards)

Last episode before Montreal ComicCon so join me as Montreal Alliance's Jaden Edwards guests and tells us about his views on the sport and art. I also discuss current the imminent Montreal ComicCon prep and my visit to Area Courts and the newly renovated Saint-Laurent Park!

29 min
10/06/2024

Episode 3 - Culture (w/ Mambi Diawara)

On this episode of Art and Hoops, I talk about a project with Toundra players, Magzfilms and a new brand launching soon! Mambi Diawara tells us about what's changed in today's basketball culture in Montreal and what am I watching to get inspired!

44 min
30/05/2024

Episode 2 - Creative Process (w/ Mason Jones)

Join me on this week's episode as I discuss my creative process when creating new projects, with special guest Montreal Toundra's own Mason Jones who shares his incredible story.

31 min
23/05/2024

Episode 1 - Who am I?

Welcome to my first ever episode of Art and Hoops where my art intersects with the beauty of basketball! Today, I’ll recap a bit what I discussed on Planète Basket so you can find out a bit more about my background, where my passion came from and the environment that pushed me to thrive as an artist. Plus, I talk about my time with the MTL Toundra and their GM Juan Mendez. Enjoy!

21 min

12 Episodes

With Host and freelance illustrator Emanuela Bonaffini. Join me as I discuss my art and the intersection I take with basketball in the Montreal scene.

Creator

Emanuela Bonaffini
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

12
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Emanuela Bonaffini
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Art and Hoops