Prince and Bardi

Jason "prince of the city" Prince, Aaron "Bardi" Newton

Prince & Bardi sports run down features media entrepreneur and former Division 1 college athlete @inprincewetrust and South Florida sports analyst @AceLombardi

  1. 9h ago

    Marcus Harvey: More Than a Barber | Nas, Jay-Z, Comedy & Building His Own Empire

    How do you go from sweeping barbershop floors at 12 years old to cutting Nas' hair, touring with hip-hop royalty, writing comedy, and building your own businesses? Marcus Harvey, also known as The Marcus Harvey, joins Prince & Bardi Sports Network for an unforgettable conversation about hip-hop, sports, entrepreneurship, faith, comedy, and creating your own opportunities. From becoming Nas' barber to sharing his perspective on Jay-Z's business strategy, Marcus breaks down how relationships, preparation, confidence, and being ready for the right opportunity helped shape his career. But Marcus Harvey is much more than a celebrity barber. He's a comedian, entrepreneur, writer, basketball enthusiast, and creator of the 21 League, a basketball competition inspired by the playground game that helped shape his love for hoops. He also discusses Suprema, his barber-finder platform designed to connect customers with quality barbers in cities around the world. Jason “Prince” Prince and Aaron “Bardi” Newton take Marcus through a wide-ranging conversation about Atlanta culture, NBA legends, NFL debates, creative ownership, building businesses, and refusing to be defined by one profession. “Everything that's been a blessing to me has come through barbering, basketball, or comedy.” — Marcus Harvey 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE 💈 BECOMING NAS' BARBER: How Marcus went from sweeping hair as a kid to building relationships that opened doors in hip-hop and entertainment. 🎤 JAY-Z, DRAKE & KENDRICK LAMAR: Marcus discusses Jay-Z's strategic influence, cultural impact, and the different audiences represented by some of hip-hop's biggest names. 🏀 THE 21 LEAGUE: How a barbershop conversation inspired Marcus to create a basketball competition built around the classic game of 21. 💼 ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SUPREMA: Building a barber-finder platform and expanding beyond traditional barbering. 🙏 FAITH, FAMILY & PURPOSE: How his Christian faith, his wife Christina, and his personal values influence his work and confidence. 😂 COMEDY & CREATIVE CONTROL: Lessons from Cedric the Entertainer, Martin Lawrence, Eddie Murphy, Rodney Perry, and his experience writing for Off the Chain. 🏈 ATLANTA SPORTS: The Falcons, Michael Vick, Bijan Robinson, the city's sports legacy, and why Atlanta needs its championship moment. 🏀 NBA GOAT DEBATES: Steph Curry, Allen Iverson, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and what greatness really means. 🎬 BUILDING YOUR OWN LANE: Why Marcus refuses to limit himself to one career or surrender creative control. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Marcus Harvey Joins Prince & Bardi03:04 — Why Atlanta Needs a Falcons Super Bowl06:32 — Atlanta Sports Culture & The Dream08:32 — Atlanta's Sports Mount Rushmore13:06 — Tearing His Achilles Playing 2115:19 — The Idea Behind the 21 League18:18 — NBA Storylines & Atlanta Hawks23:53 — Steph Curry & the Greatest Point Guards28:44 — From Sweeping Floors to Celebrity Barber32:12 — How Marcus Became Nas' Barber36:49 — Faith, Comedy & Social Media Comedians41:51 — LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan44:32 — Jay-Z's Strategy, Drake & Kendrick Lamar48:21 — Why Marcus Refuses to Limit Himself53:08 — Bijan Robinson, Michael Vick & Atlanta Football55:45 — NFL Debates & Creative Control1:02:12 — Cedric, Martin & Eddie Murphy's Influence1:05:29 — Rodney Perry & Becoming a Comedy Writer1:08:19 — T.O., Kyrie & Basketball Debates1:14:05 — Sports Journalism & Accountability1:19:23 — Prince & Bardi, Consistency & the 21 League1:22:22 — Touring With Nas & Creating Suprema ABOUT MARCUS HARVEY Marcus Harvey is an Atlanta-based barber, comedian, entrepreneur, and creative whose career connects hip-hop, sports, entertainment, and business. Known for his work with Nas and other prominent entertainers and athletes, Marcus has expanded his career into comedy, writing, basketball events, and technology. His projects include the 21 League and Suprema, a platform connecting people with barbers across different locations. SUPREMAhttps://Livesuprema.com ABOUT PRINCE & BARDI SPORTS NETWORK Sports is bigger than the game. Hosted by former Division I basketball player and veteran television producer Jason “Prince” Prince and Aaron “Bardi” Newton, Prince & Bardi Sports Network explores the people, money, business, and culture shaping sports and entertainment. Authentic conversations. Fresh perspectives. Stories beyond the headlines. SPORTS. BUSINESS. CULTURE. BEYOND THE GAME. JOIN THE CONVERSATION What's the bigger key to success: talent, relationships, consistency, or creating your own opportunities? And where does Steph Curry rank among the greatest point guards ever? 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👍 LIKE | 💬 COMMENT | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE | 📲 SHARE CONNECT WITH PRINCE & BARDI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2gXGIl1NPVoDCaUqvf_aSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/princeandbardi/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prince-and-bardi/id1523738882 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70wgxZzv8gsB8wxlKRF3g5 Business inquiries, partnerships & interviews:princeandbardi@gmail.com #PrinceAndBardi #MarcusHarvey #Nas #HipHopCulture #Entrepreneurship

    Marcus Harvey: More Than a Barber | Nas, Jay-Z, Comedy & Building His Own Empire
  2. Oct 7

    NFL Reality Check: Who’s For Real? + NBA Predictions | Ep. 149

    Chapters 00:00 Introduction and NFL Week 4 Overview00:14 Introduction to NBA season predictions and team strategies02:06 49ers' Undefeated Start and Brock Purdy's Rise03:57 Jacksonville Jaguars' Resurgence and Trevor Lawrence04:20 Analysis of Knicks, Celtics, and other top teams05:59 Vikings' Winning Streak and Turnover Margin07:52 Defensive Strategies with Ryan Flores08:35 Player insights: Jalen Brunson, Mitchell Robinson, and more09:31 Cowboys' Roster Moves and Division Challenges11:02 Houston Texans' Struggles and CJ Stroud11:52 NBA rankings, predictions, and league parity13:02 Chiefs' Running Game and Patrick Mahomes14:53 Giants' Surprising Success and Coaching Impact15:56 Discussion on NBA star matchups and team chemistry16:50 Detroit Lions' Defensive Challenges18:59 NFL Season Trends and Key Storylines19:50 NBA draft picks and team building strategies23:57 Fantasy basketball: underrated players to target27:55 Deep dive into NBA coaching and management31:53 Music industry insights: Kanye West, Scott Storch, and more35:57 The art of producing hit records and sequencing39:55 The impact of producers on music and culture44:02 The evolution of music production techniques47:59 Industry secrets: payola, marketing, and label strategies51:59 The legacy of legendary producers and artists55:58 Closing thoughts on NBA and music industry trends    Key TopicsNFL Week 4 winners, losers, and emerging contendersBrock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan and the 49ersTrevor Lawrence and Jacksonville’s developmentVikings defense and the importance of turnover marginDefensive scheme and aggressive coachingCowboys roster construction and NFC competitionC.J. Stroud and Houston’s early-season pressurePatrick Mahomes and the importance of Kansas City’s running gameGiants early-season surpriseDetroit Lions defensive concernsWhy coaching and scheme matter as much as talentNBA contenders and early-season predictionsKnicks, Celtics and league hierarchyJalen Brunson and Luka DončićFantasy basketball sleepersNBA roster construction and team chemistryKanye West’s influence as a producerWhy Scott Storch belongs in the great-producer conversationHow producers build and sequence recordsMusic marketing, labels and promotionThe business behind creating hit records

    NFL Reality Check: Who’s For Real? + NBA Predictions | Ep. 149
  3. Aug 17

    EP. 147 | Who Runs the NFL This Year? Contenders, Breakouts & Fantasy Picks

    Sound Bites “Seattle, they’re in trouble.” “Matt Stafford is not a Top 10 quarterback.” “Bijan Robinson is the face of his team.” Chapters 00:00 — Introduction & Episode Overview Setting the table for the NFL conversation and the biggest storylines entering the season. 03:07 — Quarterback Rankings & Super Bowl Pressure Which quarterbacks have the most to prove, and how much should winning influence the way QBs are ranked? 06:09 — Quarterback Performance vs. Team Success Separating individual quarterback talent from coaching, roster construction, and overall team performance. 09:09 — Wide Receiver Excellence & Legendary Status What separates a productive receiver from one of the true greats? 10:14 — A.J. Brown: Expectations, Production & Contract Questions Breaking down Brown’s value, expectations and what comes next. 13:01 — Antonio Brown: Talent vs. Everything Else Looking back at just how dominant Antonio Brown was at his peak and where his talent belongs historically. 14:37 — The Greatest Wide Receivers The guys debate legendary receivers, eras and what makes an all-time great. 16:35 — Can Ja’Marr Chase Make History? Chase’s expectations continue to rise—but just how high can his statistical ceiling go? 17:10 — Comparing Receivers & Quarterbacks Across Eras How changing offenses and league trends affect historical comparisons. 18:42 — Fantasy Football Draft Strategy Players to watch, positional strategy and finding value before everyone else does. 21:22 — Coaching Changes & NFL Team Outlooks Why coaching could be one of the biggest variables in determining this season’s contenders and disappointments. 24:35 — Kansas City Chiefs Schedule Breakdown Examining the Chiefs’ path and what their schedule could mean for another championship pursuit. 28:39 — Los Angeles Rams Season Outlook Key matchups, roster questions and expectations surrounding Los Angeles. 30:04 — Miami Dolphins: How Tough Is the Road? Miami faces a difficult schedule. Can the Dolphins navigate it and stay in the playoff picture? 34:35 — How to Actually Win Your Fantasy League Kickers, defenses, waiver-wire moves and the overlooked decisions that can swing a fantasy season. 36:06 — Myles Garrett, George Pickens & NFL Storylines A rapid-fire trip around some of the league’s most interesting players and situations. 39:38 — Travis Hunter & Division Challenges Breaking down Hunter’s potential and the competition surrounding him. 43:01 — Division Winners & Playoff Predictions Prince & Bardi start putting teams into tiers and making early calls on who could survive the playoff race. 44:50 — Ranking the NFL’s Best Running Backs Where does Bijan Robinson belong among the league’s elite backs? 45:31 — Final Thoughts & What’s Next Wrapping up the NFL preview and looking ahead to upcoming Prince & Bardi episodes.

    EP. 147 | Who Runs the NFL This Year? Contenders, Breakouts & Fantasy Picks
  4. Jul 17

    A Conversation with Juwan Mass | Ghost Brothers, Chicago, and Building an Authentic Brand

    Who is the real Juwan Mass? Most people know him as one of the stars and co-founders of Ghost Brothers, the hit paranormal series that changed the landscape of paranormal television. But behind the investigations is a proud Chicago native, entrepreneur, storyteller, and creative who helped build one of TV's most recognizable brands by staying authentic from day one. In this episode, Jason Prince sits down with his longtime friend and former television colleague for a candid conversation about the journey behind Ghost Brothers and everything that came with it. Together they discuss: The origin story of Ghost Brothers How three friends built a nationally recognized paranormal brand Why authenticity became the foundation of their success Growing up in Chicago and the city's influence Sports, culture, and entrepreneurship What it's like being Black in the paranormal space Wild fan encounters and behind-the-scenes television stories Legacy, leadership, and building something that lasts More than a podcast, this is two friends catching up and sharing stories, lessons, and laughs along the way. If you're a fan of Ghost Brothers, great storytelling, entrepreneurship, or authentic conversations, this episode is for you. Follow Juwan Mass Instagram: @juwanmass Facebook: Juwan Mass Page YouTube: JoinJuwan Subscribe Follow the show for more conversations with athletes, producers, creators, entrepreneurs, and the people shaping sports, entertainment, and culture.

    A Conversation with Juwan Mass | Ghost Brothers, Chicago, and Building an Authentic Brand

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Prince & Bardi sports run down features media entrepreneur and former Division 1 college athlete @inprincewetrust and South Florida sports analyst @AceLombardi