Hard In The Paint
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach Jackson said “I know some guys at ESPN that would be worried about their job if they heard you.”No one knew who I was until Marcus Thompson of Theathletic.com wrote about me on his visit to the prison in 2017.And no one saw me until the movie “Q Ball” was shown during the shutdown due to coronavirus. Now, I'm home, and after working in the Venice Basketball and several other leagues in and around Southern California, its time for me to not only provide play by play for sports, but to also introduce the athletes that play sports to an audience eager to learn about how others triumph over tragedy.My story isn’t the only one that’s unique. Sit for a little bit and listen to others who’ve also overcome great odds to succeed.
Episodes
23 episodes
Mouthpiece
Welcome our guest Mouthpiece he sits back and tells us about his life and everything involved in it. He's great, he's amazing and everything else in between. Please take a listen into the conversation and you dont want to miss it. ...
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1:09:48
Janine Betts
Welcome our guest Janine Betts she's amazing woman who is working hard in the mental health field. Come take a listen into what she has to say about her story and life. What you're about to hear today you want to listen to this. <...
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38:05
Julius "Juice" Milbrew
Juice has views of million on youtube. He speaks about his taking the "shot" and now is known for his amazing skills. Come take a listen into what he has to say and how his paths goes and his life. For 26 years, I called basketbal...
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35:01
Farron Dozier
Farron Dozier is the host of the Sports Collective on KCAA in the Inkand Empire. Farron is also the owner and president of the Oxnard Orcas, a team in the Western Division of the American Basketball Association. Farron stopped by the ...
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Episode 25
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39:59
Rafael Cevas
Rafael Cuevas, one the stars of the Kevin Durant/Fox Sports Documentary "Q Ball" (now showing on Tubi), spoke about challenges soon after being released from prison.For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Depart...
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Episode 20
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27:34
Jamal Green
Jamal Green, known as "Dr. J" on the inside, came to the World Famous Coin Academy. He spoke about his contributions to the San Quentin Sports culture... and how a post game interview during the NBA FINALS changed his life.For 26 ye...
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Episode 19
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30:33
Aaron Taylor by himself
On April 29, 1992, I made a very poignant and political statement that found its way onto the most iconic Hip Hop album of all time: The Chronic. The statement became theintroduction to track #3 "The Dau the Niggaz Took Over." Listen a...
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Episode 18
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36:35
Montrell Vines
Montrell "Jack That Thang Up" Vines had the assignment every time he suited up for the SQ Warriors: Shut Down the opponents Offensive Scorer.Montrell is also a member of The Franchise, the only team to have a 3-peat in the SQIntramural ...
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Episode 17
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32:28
Tiny Amp
Crenshaw By Nature founder Tylo aka TinyAmp is already a legend in Los Angeles, but his rap career and business almost didn't get here. Listen how we explain how we met atCentinela State Prison, and how winning a rap contest inside sparked ...
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Episode 16
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34:56
Caesar McDowell
Ceasar McDowell is the CEO of Unite The People, a non-profit organization that has helped to free close to 100 people from prison. Hes also known as "The Heckler of San Quentin," as shown in his cameo in the Fox Sports documentary Q Ball, now p...
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Episode 15
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44:49
Dante Santiago
Dante Santiago, one of the founding members of the iconic group the Black Eyed Peas dropped by the Hard in the Paint set and dropped jewels and bars on Hip Hop #bts, hismeeting with Jay Z, and what it takes to have longevity in hip...
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Episode 14
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47:58
Kash XO
Kash XO, one of the hottest rising stars in Los Angeles hiphop, pulled up to Hard in thePaint and talked about his process of building a career. Joined by his manager L.A. Dre and producer Juba, Kash XO is a name you need to remember....
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Episode 13
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35:02
Kent Lacob and NBA summer league
We were given inside access to the Golden State Warriors 2022 Summer League facilities in Las Vegas, NV. We spoke to Kent Lacob, executive vice president of player development, as well as James Wiseman and Johnathan Kuminga.For 26 y...
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Episode 12
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46:15
The VBL
When you start at the VBL - Venice Basketball League - as your 1st job home, you reach back and invite the people in who helped the world see you. Listen to Dios Mac, Grizzly Moon, Dr. Cherene Toscano and Juice the Athlete discuss their experie...
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Episode 11
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37:15
Adam Stafford aka the flash
Adam Flash Stafford is more than a basketball player. His lifes journey to reach the point to become an international basketball player started back in Louisville, KY.Listen how he overcame personal tragedy and losing loved ones, t...
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Episode 9
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25:05
Aaron "Showtime" Taylor talks with David Jassy Grammy nominated and how Kim Kardashian helps bring awareness to the justice system
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach J...
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Episode 8
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19:56
Aaron "Showtime" Taylor has Larry "Buddha " Boyd talks basketball, success and longevity
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach J...
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Episode 7
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18:29
Aaron "Showtime" Taylor speaks with Mali Music.. about Grammy wins, Icon status, and spirituality
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach J...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:19
Aaron "Showtime" Taylor speaks with Kate Rooney From KRON4 Sports hours before the Mavericks v. Warriors finals
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach J...
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Episode 5
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28:24
Aaron "Showtime" Taylor talks women of color in high places, criminal justice, and being successful after 26 years in prison!
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach J...
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Episode 4
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22:45
Aaron "Showtime" Taylor talks tragedy, life, and awareness
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach J...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:28
Aaron "Showtime" Taylor interviews Danielle Harvey.. talks about women's football, fitness instructor, life, and how to be successful
For 26 years, I called basketball games inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No one had heard me outside of a prison yard until the Golden State Warriors came inside of San Quentin State Prison and then Coach J...
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