Ballin’ Out

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Ballin’ Out Podcast

Popular wisdom dictates that rappers wanna be ballers and ballers wanna be rappers — a maxim that holds true from country, to rock, to R&B. The worlds of music and sports are are connected from pump-up anthems to National Anthem (and everywhere in-between), and now they have a home: “Ballin Out,” where you’ll find the latest locker room freestyles, workout playlists, and whichever sports team Drake is repping now, courtesy of Billboard online editor Adelle Platon and associate editor Natalie Weiner as well as artists and athletes from around the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Episode 20: Linkin Park's Chester Bennington & Packers' Martellus Bennett

    05/09/2017

    Episode 20: Linkin Park's Chester Bennington & Packers' Martellus Bennett

    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.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
  2. Episode 19: Sevyn, Jon Batiste & Clippers' Chris Paul

    02/27/2017

    Episode 19: Sevyn, Jon Batiste & Clippers' Chris Paul

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  3. Episode 18: Jeezy & Oakland Raiders' Marquette King

    01/30/2017

    Episode 18: Jeezy & Oakland Raiders' Marquette King

    Rapper Jeezy and Oakland Raiders punter Marquette King talk Super Bowl LI predictions and Atlanta's greatness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  4. Episode 17: BJ the Chicago Kid & New Orleans Pelicans Langston Galloway and Tim Frazier

    01/20/2017

    Episode 17: BJ the Chicago Kid & New Orleans Pelicans Langston Galloway and Tim Frazier

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  5. Episode 16: George 'The Iceman' Gervin

    01/13/2017

    Episode 16: George 'The Iceman' Gervin

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  6. Episode 15: Cassidy Hubbarth & Don Was

    12/21/2016

    Episode 15: Cassidy Hubbarth & Don Was

    '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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m
  7. Episode 14: Le'Veon Bell Talks Rap Persona Juice & 'Until The Post Interview' EP

    11/18/2016

    Episode 14: Le'Veon Bell Talks Rap Persona Juice & 'Until The Post Interview' EP

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  8. Episode 13: Young M.A & NFL Analytics Expert Cynthia Frelund Talk Hitting the Gridiron in Fantasy (and Reality)

    11/08/2016

    Episode 13: Young M.A & NFL Analytics Expert Cynthia Frelund Talk Hitting the Gridiron in Fantasy (and Reality)

    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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
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About

Popular wisdom dictates that rappers wanna be ballers and ballers wanna be rappers — a maxim that holds true from country, to rock, to R&B. The worlds of music and sports are are connected from pump-up anthems to National Anthem (and everywhere in-between), and now they have a home: “Ballin Out,” where you’ll find the latest locker room freestyles, workout playlists, and whichever sports team Drake is repping now, courtesy of Billboard online editor Adelle Platon and associate editor Natalie Weiner as well as artists and athletes from around the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Billboard
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2017
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Billboard
  • Show Website
    Ballin’ Out

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