Give Me the Ball

DJ Green and Yowan Dawud

You love your family. You love the game. You're working a job that isn't the dream yet, or even an entrepreneur on a daily grind doing your best not to drop the ball at home, and somewhere between the commute and the chaos you need 45 minutes with people who get it. Give Me the Ball is that show. Hosted by DJ and Yo — two former college point guards, two husbands and fathers in their twenties, two guys from completely different corners of the world who somehow ended up on the same team — every episode delivers sports takes, pop culture debates, real talk on dad life, and the kind of cultural perspective you didn't know you were missing. We're not experts. We're not therapists. We're just two men who love their families, love sports, and believe the best conversations happen when nobody's pretending to have all the answers. Clean show. Real talk. Global perspective. This is Give Me the Ball — and we're glad you're here.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    WHO IS THE BEST PG OAT? | Ep. 4

    Give Me the Ball Podcast — Episode 4: "WHO IS THE BEST PG OAT?" DJ and Yo are back for episode 4, and they're diving straight into a point guard debate — putting five elite point guards head to head to figure out who's really the best to ever do it at the position. Primes, peaks, rings, and pure skill all get weighed as the Yo makes his case for his pick. From there, Yo breaks down LeBron's free agency by going straight to the numbers, walking through his career stats and what they say about where he stands as he weighs his next move. Then DJ doesn't hold back on the Western Conference Finals, letting his hate for the Thunder fly as they break down how that series played out. The NBA Finals talk brings some tough love too, with the guys getting into DeAaron Fox's underperformance on the big stage and what it means for him going forward. They wrap things up by shifting overseas, previewing the final four games of the World Cup and giving their picks for who's going all the way. Point guard debates, LeBron stat lines, Thunder hate, Finals disappointment, and World Cup predictions — Episode 4 has it all. Pull up a chair and give DJ and Yo the ball. 📲 Follow & Subscribe: 📸 Instagram → @givemetheball.podcast 🎵 TikTok → @givemetheball.podcast ▶️ YouTube → @GiveMetheBall.Podcast

  2. Jul 13

    YO WAS HOMELESS FOR A NIGHT | Ep. 3

    Give Me the Ball | Episode 3: "YO WAS HOMELESS FOR A NIGHT" In this episode, Yowan and DJ dive straight into one of the craziest stories yet — Yo breaks down how a routine trip turned into him being straight up homeless for a night. The details, the panic, the decisions that led there — nothing is left out, and DJ makes sure Yo doesn't skip a single embarrassing detail. From there, the guys switch it up and get into the Celtics trading away their star player. They talk through what the move means for Boston, whether it was the right call, and where the team goes from here. To close things out, they open the floor for questions — answering what's been sent in and riffing on whatever comes up along the way. Lace up. Let's get into it. 📲 Follow & Subscribe: 📸 Instagram → @givemetheball.podcast 🎵 TikTok → @givemetheball.podcast ▶️ YouTube → @GiveMetheBall.Podcast

  3. Jul 6

    KENTUCKY. LAYUPS. | Ep. 2

    Give Me the Ball | Episode 2: "Kentucky. Layups." In this episode, Yowan and DJ catch up on their week before diving into everything that's been living in their group chats. They break down the latest from Love Island — who's playing the game right, who's already been benched — before switching gears into a real talk about finance and what it actually looks like to build toward something bigger. Then things get personal. Yo pulls out a story from his college days that's equal parts chaos and comedy — the kind of story that only makes sense once you hear the whole thing. From there, the conversation opens up into a bigger discussion on African versus American culture: the differences, the overlaps, and what it's like navigating identity between the two worlds. It's a little bit of everything this week — laughs, layups, and a lot of real conversation. Lace up. Let's get into it. 📲 Follow & Subscribe: 📸 Instagram → @givemetheball.podcast 🎵 TikTok → @givemetheball.podcast ▶️ YouTube → @GiveMetheBall.Podcast

  4. Jun 28

    Tip Off | Ep. 1

    Give Me the Ball | Episode 1: "Tip Off" Every great game starts with a tip off — and so does Give Me the Ball. In this debut episode, hosts DJ and Yo lace up and step onto the court for the very first time. Before the ball gets rolling, they take a moment to introduce themselves: who they are, where they come from, and what basketball has meant in their lives. From their backgrounds to the story of how they found each other, this episode is equal parts origin story and opening statement. DJ and Yo also break down exactly why they decided to start the show — what gap they saw, what conversations they felt weren't being had, and what they're bringing to the table that nobody else is. Spoiler: they're not here to just recap box scores. They close things out with a couple special segments — what to expect week to week, how the show is structured, and why Give Me the Ball isn't your average basketball podcast. Whether you've been following the game your whole life or you just love good conversation, this is your invitation to run with them. The ball is in their hands. Let's go. 📲 Follow & Subscribe: 📸 Instagram → @givemetheball.podcast 🎵 TikTok → @givemetheball.podcast ▶️ YouTube → @GiveMetheBall.Podcast

  • 4 Episodes

About

You love your family. You love the game. You're working a job that isn't the dream yet, or even an entrepreneur on a daily grind doing your best not to drop the ball at home, and somewhere between the commute and the chaos you need 45 minutes with people who get it. Give Me the Ball is that show. Hosted by DJ and Yo — two former college point guards, two husbands and fathers in their twenties, two guys from completely different corners of the world who somehow ended up on the same team — every episode delivers sports takes, pop culture debates, real talk on dad life, and the kind of cultural perspective you didn't know you were missing. We're not experts. We're not therapists. We're just two men who love their families, love sports, and believe the best conversations happen when nobody's pretending to have all the answers. Clean show. Real talk. Global perspective. This is Give Me the Ball — and we're glad you're here.

Information

  • Creator
    DJ Green and Yowan Dawud
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 DJ Green and Yowan Dawud
  • Show Website
    Give Me the Ball