11 episodes
Power Play: A behind the scenes look at Bay Area sports Power Play.
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5.0 • 12 Ratings
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Customer Reviews
Squint
Excellent episode
Good show!
Great interview! Very inspiring!
Excellent dive into the ACTUAL world of sports
Alicia Jay is on fire with this podcast! It’s so exciting to actually hear someone who’s put years of their life into the professional world of sports. Listened to the DJ D Sharp episode and cannot wait for more. I’m an instant fan.