Wingspan Podcast Doug Bearak

Marty Markowitz joined the Wingspan Podcast podcast to discuss what makes Brooklyn a special place, some of the most memorable projects he has worked on throughout his career, and much more!  Markowitz, who was a New York Senator and The Brooklyn Borough President, talked about the legacy of the Brooklyn Dodgers and why sports holds a special place in Brooklyn’s heart. He broke down the history of the Nets’ origins in Brooklyn and the building of Barclays Center, the home of the Brooklyn Nets. Markowitz concludes Episode 52 explaining how impactful an NBA title would be to the borough of Brooklyn if the Nets can bring it home in the future.  

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Message from our Partner: SportsHosts is building the world's first platform just for sports fans with the belief that bringing people together from around the world through shared passions can amplify what unites us. Before Covid-19, that meant connecting people to see games together, but right now, all their energy is focused on bringing people together digitally on the SportsHosts app to share stories, talk sport and build connections around the world so that when sports returns, we can have mind-blowing experiences at home or away. SportsHosts YouTube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3demW-6syhA

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Jarod Hector joined us to discuss his non-traditional journey to where he is today, the days he realized when he wanted to work in sports, the importance of finding a niche and much more! 

Hector, who is a TrueHoop contributor and the co-host of the 7Footers Podcast and NBA Picks & Props broke down his thoughts and takeaways on the rigorous NBA season, the postseason, and the new generation of the league compared to past generations.   

You can find Hector on Twitter (@jshector) and on Instagram (@jshector). You can find and follow Hector’s journalism work on (@TrueHoop) and listen to his podcast (@7FootersPod).

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Message from our Partner: SportsHosts is building the world's first platform just for sports fans with the belief that bringing people together from around the world through shared passions can amplify what unites us. Before Covid-19, that meant connecting people to see games together, but right now, all their energy is focused on bringing people together digitally on the SportsHosts app to share stories, talk sport and build connections around the world so that when sports returns, we can have mind-blowing experiences at home or away. SportsHosts YouTube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3demW-6syhA 

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Bryan Fonseca made his third appearance on the Wingspan Podcast to discuss his latest book, “Hidalgo Heights: The Victims Are Taking Up Space,” providing our listeners and viewers a deep dive into the fiction novel. Fonseca, who created/hosts the web series Side Hustle and also co-created/co-hosts the Ain’t Hard to Tell Podcast provided his thoughts and takeaways from the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs and what he expects in the ongoing second round while making his official pick for who he believes will take home the championship. You can find Bryan on Twitter and on Instagram. Here’s a link to his latest book — Hidalgo Heights: The Victims Are Taking up Space 



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SportsHosts is building the world's first platform just for sports fans with the belief that bringing people together from around the world through shared passions can amplify what unites us. Before Covid-19, that meant connecting people to see games together, but right now, all their energy is focused on bringing people together digitally on the SportsHosts app to share stories, talk sport and build connections around the world so that when sports returns, we can have mind-blowing experiences at home or away.

SportsHosts YouTube Trailer.

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Bobby Edemeka joined the Wingspan Podcast to talk about the history of The Brooklyn Brigade, the differences and similarities between the Brigade and BK Block, and his role in growing a Nets fanbase in Brooklyn. 

Edemeka, who is the founder of the Nets superfan group, the Brooklyn Brigade, provided his thoughts on the recent fan-related incidents across the NBA and his first-hand experience of the disgusting fan-related incident with Kyrie Irving in TD Garden after Game 4.  You can find Edemeka on Twitter (@BrooklynBrigade) and learn more about their work at https://www.brooklynbrigade.com/ 

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Message from our Partner: SportsHosts is building the world's first platform just for sports fans with the belief that bringing people together from around the world through shared passions can amplify what unites us. Before Covid-19, that meant connecting people to see games together, but right now, all their energy is focused on bringing people together digitally on the SportsHosts app to share stories, talk sport and build connections around the world so that when sports returns, we can have mind-blowing experiences at home or away. SportsHosts YouTube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3demW-6syhA 

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Jake Fischer returned to the Wingspan Podcast to discuss his newly released book, How the NBA’s Tanking Era Changed the League Forever.

Fischer, who is an Author, Documentarian, and NBA Reporter, spoke about his independent reporting and favorite stories from writing the book to interviewing former coaches and players. He concluded the podcast recording with his early thoughts on potential first-round series and who he believes will win it all in July.   

Check out his book here -- https://www.amazon.com/Built-Lose-Tanking-Changed-Forever/dp/1629378712 

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Message from our Partner: SportsHosts is building the world's first platform just for sports fans with the belief that bringing people together from around the world through shared passions can amplify what unites us. Before Covid-19, that meant connecting people to see games together, but right now, all their energy is focused on bringing people together digitally on the SportsHosts app to share stories, talk sport and build connections around the world so that when sports returns, we can have mind-blowing experiences at home or away. SportsHosts YouTube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3demW-6syhA 

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Nate Sestina joined the Wingspan Podcast to discuss his time with the Nets G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, training camp with the Brooklyn Nets, his relationship with Nets combo guard, Tyler Johnson, and his decision to go overseas and play with Hapoel Holon in the Israeli Basketball Premiere League.

Sestina, who played collegiate ball at Bucknell University and the University of Kentucky, spoke highly about his takeaways from both programs while providing us a preview of what’s next for the 23-year-old forward.

You can find Sestina on Twitter (@NateSestina23) and on Instagram (@natesestina4)!

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Message from our Partner: SportsHosts is building the world's first platform just for sports fans with the belief that bringing people together from around the world through shared passions can amplify what unites us. Before Covid-19, that meant connecting people to see games together, but right now, all their energy is focused on bringing people together digitally on the SportsHosts app to share stories, talk sport and build connections around the world so that when sports returns, we can have mind-blowing experiences at home or away. SportsHosts YouTube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3demW-6syhA 

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