Episodes
Published 07/15/16
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with Cousin Stizz to discuss his love for the sport of basketball. Stizz speaks on his love for NBA legend Kobe Bryant and the past NBA season, which saw the Cleveland Cavaliers raise up the Larry O'Brain Trophy. Stizz also talks to XXL about the love for sports in his hometown of Boston and wraps up the interview speaking on his latest mixtape Monda. This is the 26th episode of XXL's sports podcast, Ante Up.
Published 07/15/16
XXL's Manny and Roger sit down with Lil Durk and DJ Bandz to breakdown the NBA Playoffs. They compare who's a better player between Steph Curry and Russell Westbrook and if the Oklahoma City Thunder can beat the Golden State Warriors in a seven game series. Lil Durk and Bandz go through the Chicago Bulls roster and evaluate what the team needs to do to become a top contender again. Durk discusses what rapper is good at basketball and DJ Bandz shares detail about the celebrity basketball...
Published 05/13/16
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with Iamsu! to discuss his love for the Los Angeles Lakers and the 20-year legacy of The Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant. Iamsu! also speaks on the impact of the Golden State Warriors in the Bay area and the difference between Oakland and San Francisco. Su also talks to XXL about his newest project Kilt 3 and his upcoming tour. This is the 17th episode of XXL's sports podcast, Ante Up.
Published 03/24/16
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with Joell Ortiz to discuss his love for the sport of basketball. Ortiz speaks on the incredible run the Golden State Warriors have had thus far this season and the impact Stephen Curry has made the last two years. Ortiz also talks to XXL about his New York Jets and what his team needs to reach the NFL playoffs next year. Ortiz wraps up the interview by speaking on his early basketball career. This is the 16th episode of XXL's sports podcast,...
Published 03/03/16
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with Jazz Cartier to discuss his love for the love of tennis. Jazz also speaks on his favorite tennis players of all time and the impact tennis had in the'90s. Cartier also talks to XXL about his love for the FIFA video game and how he hates people who choose Real Madrid and Barcelona to play against Jazz online. This is the 15th episode of XXL's sports podcast, Ante Up.
Published 02/25/16
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with Bodega BAMZ to discuss the current controversy surrounding Peyton Manning, the Golden State Warriors record and the impact of Steph Curry this NBA season. Bodega BAMZ also speaks on his upcoming projects and relives his favorite wrestling memories. This is the fourteenth episode of XXL's sports podcast, Ante Up.
Published 02/18/16
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with Stalley to discuss the Denver Broncos' Super Bowl win over the Carolina Panthers and the ongoing off the field issues of Johnny Manziel. Stalley also speaks on his love for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the incredible season the Golden State Warriors have had thus far, and his favorite basketball memory when he played ball coming up. This is the thirteenth episode of XXL's sports podcast, Ante Up.
Published 02/11/16
Ante Up: Episode 12
Published 02/04/16
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with Rich and Tate to start the podcast off by discussing the each of the MC’s favorite sports. Rich The Kid broke down his love for basketball while Tate Kobang spoke on his love for the WWE and this year’s Royal Rumble . The guys are then joined by duo Tk-N-Cash, who talked about their love for the NFL and the NBA. All four MCs later give their Super Bowl 50 predictions, with most predicting the Carolina Panthers taking the Super Bowl trophy...
Published 01/28/16
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with A$ton Matthews to discuss this week's NFL Conference Championship games between the Patriots and Broncos and the Panthers and Cardinals. A$ton Matthews also speaks on his favorite WWF/WWE moment as well as his favorite wrestler of all time and more. This is the tenth episode of XXL's sports podcast, Ante Up.
Published 01/21/16
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with French Montana, Trae The Truth and Manolo Rose to discuss Stephen Curry, the New York Knicks, Houston Rockets and the rest of the NBA season thus far. Trae, Rose and Montana also share their favorite sport memories from the '90s and give us an insight to their future projects. This is the ninth episode of XXL's sports podcast, Ante Up.
Published 01/14/16
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with 2 Milly to discuss the his love for the game of football at an early stage in his career and his thoughts on NFL players doing his hit viral dance, Milly Rock. 2 Milly also speaks on the impact of his smash single, and relives his favorite memories from last year. This is the eighth episode of XXL's sports podcast, Ante Up.
Published 01/07/16
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with Eric Bellinger to discuss the undefeated streak of the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry and his love for the Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant's retirement announcement. Bellinger also speaks on the impact the game of football made in his life, leaving his USC scholarship for music and his love for the San Francisco 49ers . This is the seventh episode of XXL's sports podcast, Ante Up.
Published 12/10/15
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with Curren$y to discuss Kobe Brayant’s retirement annoucement, the Golden State Warriors undefeated streak and his New Orleans Pelicans. Spitta Andretti also speaks on the impact the New Orleans Saints have had in the city since the devastating Hurricane Katrina and he also shares with the XXL members his time as running back playing park football. This is the sixth episode of XXL's sports podcast, Ante Up.
Published 12/03/15
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with iLoveMemphis to discuss the his love for the New England Patriots, Tom Brady’s legacy and the controversy behind Cam Newton’s dabbing in the NFL. iLoveMemphis also speaks on the impact of his smash single, “Hit The Quan” and relives his favorite sports memories during high school. This is the fifth episode of XXL's sports podcast, Ante Up.
Published 11/19/15
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with the legendary MC, Redman, to discuss the current scene in boxing, the controversial fight between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield in the '90s and Redman's top 5 boxers of all time. Redman also speaks on the impact of Rounda Rousey in UFC and relives his favorite sports memory with the XXL members. This is the fourth episode of XXL's sports podcast, Ante Up.
Published 11/12/15
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with President of Conglomerate Records, Shaheem Reid to discuss the Kansas City Riyals championship win against the New York Mets, Kobe Bryant’s career, the 2015-16 NBA season, Week 9 of the NFL and more. This is the third episode of XXL's sports podcast, Ante Up.
Published 11/05/15
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with BSB Records' Troy Ave, Young Lito and manager Hovain to discuss the World Series, bandwagon fans, the 2015-16 NBA season, Week 8 of the NFL, high school sport memories and more. This is the second episode of XXL's sports podcast, Ante Up.
Published 10/29/15
XXL's Manny Maduakolam and Roger Krastz sit down with Harlem's Skizzy Mars to discuss the New York Mets' playoff run, Week 6 and 7 of the NFL, the upcoming NBA season, Skizzy's debut album, 'Together Alone,' and more. It's the kick-off episode of XXL's new sports podcast, Ante Up.
Published 10/22/15