Power Play: A behind the scenes look at Bay Area sports

Power Play.

What happens beyond the game is just as important as the game itself. Power Play with host Alicia Jay is a podcast that focuses on the pursuits of Bay Area athletes and sports influencers off the court or field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 01/09/2020

    Warriors player development coach Aaron Miles talks about his journey in basketball, the decision to get into coaching and how he landed his current role with the Warriors.

    Alicia Jay talks with Warriors assistant coach Aaron Miles about his playing days. His injury that led him to retire from playing basketball. The journey to becoming a coach. The importance of having great relationships. And his current role with the Warriors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 01/02/2020

    Mistah F.A.B., accredited multi-platinum songwriter and record producer, talks about how basketball saved his life and the importance of giving back to your community.

    Alicia Jay talks with Mistah F.A.B. about his love for the Golden State Warriors. Growing up in Oakland. How he developed Dope Era apparel. Looking back on his memories of Oracle Arena. And his motivation to do better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 12/26/2019

    Constantine Abramson, 49ers Mascot Program Manager, talks about the world of mascotting and what goes into putting on a gameday experience for the fans

    Alicia Jay talks with Constantine Abramson about his journey from being part of the the hype team with the Warriors, to being the Warriors mascot for a few years. He talks about also working with the Giants, A's and with his current role with the 49ers. He goes into a day in the life of Sourdough Sam, 49ers mascot, and how busy his schedule is when he has to get Sourdough from place to play during a game.For more bonus content, start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/powerplay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 12/19/2019

    MJ Acosta, The first Afro-Latina NFL Network Reporter/Host, talks about the hard work that it takes to rise to the top of the sports broadcasting field

    Alicia Jay talks with MJ Acosta about her path in the sports broadcasting world and what it took for her to make it to the NFL Network. They talk about their decisions to wear their natural hair natural and the reactions from the world around them. MJ also gives invaluable advice for people wanting to get into the sports broadcasting field.For more bonus content, start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/powerplay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 12/12/2019

    Marc J. Spears, The Senior NBA writer for ESPN’s The Undefeated, talks about his remarkable career path in sports

    Alicia Jay talks with the award winning sports writer about many topics including his pivot from being an athlete on the court to writing about sports off the court, the importance of getting his Masters at LSU and his aspirations to teach in the future. He also outlines the most important part of his career blueprint that every person who wants to break into the field of sports journalism, and beyond, should hear.For more bonus content, start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/powerplay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 12/05/2019

    Alicia Jay talks with Director & Storyteller, Squint

    Director and storyteller Squint talks about being in the shadows, the work he has captured with different artists and athletes in the Bay Area and how he earns their trust. He also tells us about how his work with Marshawn Lynch and how it led to Beastmode Productions.For more bonus content, start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/powerplay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 11/27/2019

    Alicia Jay talks with Director of Operations for SC30 & AC Brands, Tiffany Williams

    Tiffany talks about her time at the Warriors and what her responsibilities. Why the 2015 Warriors Championship parade was her favorite moment with the W's. How she ended up getting a job working with Stephen and Ayesha Curry. And what advice she would give to people looking to get into the sports/entertainment field.For more bonus content, start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/powerplay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 11/21/2019

    Alicia Jay talks with Vice President of Government Affairs for the Oakland A's, Taj Tashombe

    Taj talks about how he got his job with the Oakland A's. What's the latest update on the A's getting a new ballpark in Oakland and how the A's just want to give back to the community. He talks about his upcoming R&V album that is coming out. And he talks about how you should build your brand as big as can be and that you need to pave the road that hasn't been paved.For more bonus content, start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/powerplay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 11/14/2019

    Alicia Jay talks with Director of Influencer Marketing and the Face of NBA 2K, Ronnie Singh, aka Ronnie 2K

    Ronnie 2K talks about he went from being a super fan of 2K to becoming the face of the franchise. How he deals with getting hate from NBA players and fans about player ratings and issues with the game. He talks about playing the game against NBA players and what they like and don't like about the game. And he's a huge fan of giving back to his community and with Make a Wish.For more bonus content, start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/powerplay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. 11/07/2019

    Alicia Jay talks with Warriors DJ, DJ D Sharp

    DJ D Sharp talks about how he got the W's Djing job. How he has used his position as W's DJ to expand his brand. How special it was to DJ for President Obama 2 different times. And how getting props is special, but not something he's looking for.Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/powerplay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. 11/01/2019

    Power Play

    What happens beyond the game is just as important as the game itself.Power Play with host Alicia Jay is a podcast that focuses on the pursuits of Bay Area athletes and sports influencers off the court or field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What happens beyond the game is just as important as the game itself. Power Play with host Alicia Jay is a podcast that focuses on the pursuits of Bay Area athletes and sports influencers off the court or field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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