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College of the Sequoias Men’s Head Basketball Coach Dallas Jensen joined me to discuss leading one of the top JUCO programs not only in California but in the nation after just wrapping up another successful season with COS just falling short in the championship game to West Valley who finished the season 33-0. We go on to discuss his coaching background, his success at COS and what it has taken to maintain it, the philosophies he has as a coach that has allowed him to develop players on and off the court, the impacts of the transfer portal and so much more. Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this jam packed and special episode!

Former Sac State Men’s Basketball Coach Brian Katz joined me to discuss coaching at all levels(from Middle School, High School, Junior College and D1) as well his new book that just released titled, “The Road More Traveled: A Coach’s View From The Bench”. Get ready to hear some amazing stories of the players that were featured in the book, the adversity they had to overcome and the success they achieved on and off the court. This episode is jam packed with great content, value, entertainment and of course Strayt Talk!!!




Order “The Road More Traveled: A Coach’s View From The Bench” on Amazon or CoachBrianKatz.com

Woodland Christian standout and Sac Joaquin leading scorer Romello Bruhn(29.6 points a game as a sophomore) joined me to discuss his record setting season in which he led his team deep into the playoffs despite a horrific injury that required surgery just days prior to their first round matchup. You will also hear about his journey coming from a small city like Woodland, his early influences, the training that helped take his game to the next level, his future goals and so much more. Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!






Follow Romello on Instagram @ro3mello

Pearson’s Premium Co-Owner David Pearson joined me to discuss the relaunch of the family business that originated over 20 years ago, the success they have had that recently landed them on Good Day Sacramento, and of course the sauce that has created a buzz all over! We also talk about the being the Cal Football team sauce, the different business approach they are taking to get the sauce out to the market place, the festivals they have participated in and much more! Get for some Strayt Talk on this episode!






Follow Pearson’s Premium on Instagram @pearsonspremiumbbq and visit pearsonspremium.com

3levation Athletics Founder Drew Cobb joined me to discuss his transition from being a player(after finishing at Long Beach State) to his first year in business, the impact he was able to make on players his first year, as well as some of his strengths as a trainer that helped his business standout and achieve massive success! We also go on to discuss topics ranging from his Christmas camp which garnered the attention from Good Day Sacramento and other media outlets, women’s basketball, what it takes to play at the college level, his future business plans and so much more! Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!






Follow Drew on Instagram @drewcobbycobb and @3levation_athletics

EXP Realty Top Producing Realtor Angie Verduzco joined me to discuss her journey in Real Estate and as an entrepreneur! We discuss topics ranging from her humble beginnings, to early real estate investments at a young age, her transition into the RE industry part time, the events that led to her having to go full time this past year and the massive success she had in 2023! Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!






Follow Angie on Instagram @realtor.angieverduzco