Podcasts by The Life and Ball Podcast (L.A.B.)
On the Life and Ball Podcast We will have special guests as well including former pro and college players. We also liken to our hometown base in metro Detroit and Michigan universities. Michigan and Michigan State 🏀 and Football will be highlighted as well. We will breakdown plenty of NBA, NFL, and other sports as well. Have some fun and give your game Life with the LAB Podcast.
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Living Through Covid from 2022-01-07T05:12:45
J File breaks down how it has been fighting through Covid
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Michigan Wins Big Ten East from 2021-11-30T04:24:02
Coach T and JFile bring a new idea to light as Michigan Outsiders will be launching soon! All things Michigan on this show! Tune in 💪
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Their SuperBowl, our next step! from 2021-10-25T22:45:52
Brent and J.File talk about how MSU values this rivalry game differently than the Wolverines do. Both teams have ways to attack and win. Both breakdown the matchups that are intriguing and also giv...
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Michigan Vs. MSU Prep! from 2021-10-25T14:40:24
MSU Offense Vs. Uofm Defense will give us the answer on to who wins the game! While other matchups will certainly be intriguing in this Backyard Brawl. J.File breaks down MANY things to get both fa...
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LAB Business Talks Part 1 from 2021-09-28T12:20:52
j.File breaks down the 3 Cs that every business owner MUST have to be successful and not fail!
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Pro Vision Basketball/One Step Away Athletics! from 2021-09-27T21:24:10
They say some things are not gor everyone. Well, this program should be if you are a parent and player looking to be a Pro! Emmanuel Bivens CEO of Pro Vision Basketball talks the programs culture o...
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What others think of YOU, is none of your damn business!!!! from 2021-09-25T04:03:19
Coach T and JFile bring out all the stops covering UofM Basketball, Detroit Pistons, and Tut mentions a crazy comparison of Caleb Houstan! This show goes crazy! Listen, like, share, and comment fri...
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All Things Michigan.... Besides the Lions!!! from 2021-09-21T21:09:11
Tyler Hayward jumps on the LAB as we thoroughly breakdown MSU and UofM ?. We look at things fans should take notice on and what the ceiling of success is for Michigan ? for the 2021-22 Season!
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Coach J Offensive Breakdowns from 2021-09-15T06:58:09
Efficiency, Skill, and do what you do BEST!!!!
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Mental Health can NOT be the way OUT! from 2021-07-28T21:35:45
J File breaks down how we ALL must tackle mental health issues while still performing at our job and career.
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The Michigan ? Guessing Game from 2021-07-27T21:13:42
Tyler Hayward joins me today as TTWS sponsors an eye opening reality check to Michigan Football. JFile asks how many Bowl Games Michigan has won since 2000 and both are shocked to learn of how MSU ...
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Lesser Expectations, Greater Reward!! from 2021-07-22T17:53:57
JFile drops some knowledge on Michigan ? and things to look out for this upcoming season. It is an exciting time for College Football fans as we are rapidly approaching the season. Big Ten Media Da...
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Opportunity rises, NBA Draft 2021! from 2021-06-25T17:49:32
Detroit Pistons 2021 NBA Draft breakdown Part 1
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Well Hello Mr. Durant from 2021-06-16T04:55:46
Kevin Durant shows many why he STILL, must be in the discussion of one of the greatest players we have ever seen. Certainly he is one of the Greatest scorers we have ever seen! J.File also breaks d...
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Remembering Mort Part 1 from 2021-05-19T21:20:41
Chad Mortimer and his illustrious career at HH is dissected by Tyler and J.File.
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Are we ready for LeBron to Leave? from 2021-05-10T21:25:34
Tyler and JF breakdown how this season has been troublesome for LeBron James. They talk about many of the years where others outshined him and how his path will always bother them. Watching James l...
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The Great Debate from 2021-05-01T12:10:01
Tito and J.File have major differences on the first pick by the Detroit Lions. Both agree that this new regime is for sure very apparent in their direction though as they try to strengthen their te...
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We need playmakers!!! from 2021-04-30T13:06:42
The Lions faithful by majority loves the first pick with Penei Sewell. The Big LT from Oregon was an opt out last year but a 2019 Outland Trophy winner! What the Detroit Lions desperately need and ...
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Bulldogs blitz from 2021-04-08T22:55:12
Dan Hardenbrook and J.File talk more Rudyard Bulldogs ?. The future is bright and we can't stop talking about it!!!! A blitz from a top PG in the state was just too much to endure in today's early ...
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Transfer Portal Madness from 2021-04-05T23:11:04
J.File breaks down the challenges of the Transfer Portal in College Basketball and how he doesn't feel sorry for the Coaches one bit!
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U.P. Michigan Talk and HS Sports challenges from 2021-04-03T21:30:26
W/ Dan Hardenbrook M123 Legend
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Choices and consequences. from 2021-03-30T17:25:56
Transfer opting out and how not commiting to your Team can effect your personal life and sports life for the future!
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New Sponsors, New movement! from 2021-03-24T17:33:29
Tyler Hayward from TWTS joins the LAB and we discuss the topic of NCAA Women's Basketball. New sponsorship and new ways to help enhance the women's platform is a must. Tyler mentions the revenue di...
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January, February, Michigan from 2021-03-23T10:34:55
Michigan Basketball success in March has been as good or better than Sparty Multiple times. That's a respect to MSU! To even compete against such a great program shows you are growing a program and...
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Fundamentals Matter Part 1 from 2021-03-03T19:00:03
Lab Cast 10 part series on Fundamentals through the game of ?
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Final Four or Nah??? from 2021-03-03T13:22:43
Illinois 76 Michigan 53. JF preps for TWTS today!
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All things Michigan ? from 2021-02-26T16:06:26
S/O to all the players and parents who are a part of ? in the state of Michigan. It's been a hard year, stay positive, and continue to guide our kids the right way !!!! MSU and UofM breakdown follo...
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?Purposeful Content and Never Give Up!!! from 2021-02-24T16:43:29
Lab cast Never Give up segment ?
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This State DESERVES better! from 2021-01-22T18:27:34
Tyler Hayward and J File breakdown the Lions Hire, why our Michigan athletes at the lower levels deserve the chance to compete, and how MSU and covid stoppage could help them regain some chemistry ...
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The End is near, unless they Change! from 2021-01-16T15:51:04
Tom Izzo has been as successful as any Coach in America over the years. He also has had some great competition down the road in Ann Arbor Michigan. The Wolverine Basketball program that is wildly o...
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Michigan ? from 2021-01-13T03:08:07
Juwan Howard haa rapidly turned this Michigan ? Program into a machine!
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Michigan ? Top 10 Matchup from 2021-01-11T12:10:22
J.F. breaks down all the positives of Michigan ? and why Sparty fans should be very nervous on what Juwan Howard is building in AA. Top 10 Matchup tomorrow vs. Wisconsin is highlighted. Also, while...
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Help the kids. from 2021-01-03T16:51:13
Benchmark on what every director, coach, or skills coach should have for their AAU Program!
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Lab Cast ? Happy New Year from 2021-01-01T18:41:58
Topics on the LABCast Today: 1. Russ Westbrook not being a Winning Player! 2. One and Done or Bust for young American Born NBA hopefuls! 3. Hunter Dickinson and the game changer he is for Michigan ...
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Five Guys is so much better than McDonald's from 2020-11-28T15:56:21
The weird and off the wall comparison of McDonald's and Michigan Football. Why do we keep buying it? It's just not real! Bonus: We shutout Meeting Michael and also why we have to start believing wh...
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NBA Preseason Breakdown from 2020-11-27T14:19:09
How the Lakers are almost impossible to beat and how if Kyrie and KD can play like they did in the past they could make the ECF and cause problems. On the LabCast we also document other teams to lo...
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2 years ago I was DONE! from 2020-11-02T12:13:14
Leadership coupled with getting through adverse times and being resilient is what has led me to a better life!
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Ball security =Job Security from 2020-10-26T10:39:13
Lab cast topics: Sparty and Tucker, Lions win and Michigan vs MSU week!
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2021 NBA Prep from 2020-10-13T16:42:39
Congrats again to the LA Lakers in winning their 17th NBA Championship ever. JF breaks down player movement for next season and teams to look out for during the 2021 NBA season.
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The Life and Ball Podcast (L.A.B.) (Trailer) from 2020-10-13T16:26:01
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Lebrons PATH from 2020-10-12T10:39:43
LeBron James continues to cement his place of greatest players of all time. The King has now won 4 NBA Championships and 4 Finals MVPs. What is it that bothers us about Mr.James? Is it his path tha...
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Leave LeBron Alone from 2020-10-10T13:37:53
In this episode JF breaks down game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals. Highlights of the show are Lebrons roaming defensive skills and the inability to be skilled enough to take the tough shot with multiple...
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Door Matt! from 2020-10-05T21:49:55
Tyler Joins The Lab to discuss the ever so annoying topic that is Matt Patricia and the Lions. What does this guy do well? I mean seriously someone help us out. Another brutal loss to a short hande...
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Making a difference in the background from 2020-10-02T13:42:41
Lab Podcast Life Journal. My business is, was, and will be MORE about what have I done to help my players be prepared for the next chapter.
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Culture Shock/Halfway and let em go from 2020-09-18T11:33:59
JFile Breaks down hiw Michigan Football is a wannabe championship culture! He ends with saying Matt Patricia needs to be at 500 halfway through this season or hes toast!
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Spartan/Wolverine ? Prep. Bonus Basketball talk! from 2020-07-19T17:36:08
Tyler and JFile talk the Quarterback position for both MSU and UofM. They breakdown their reasons for why each guy should be the starter and a bonus if you had to have 1 from both schools who would...
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Coming together through Convo and building up business! from 2020-06-03T21:35:26
JFile and K from Pink Panties Pizza chop it up and hopefully start a change in society! We are in this together! Are you???
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I Will NEVER GIVE UP! WILL YOU!!! from 2020-05-20T09:53:54
Small Town---- Graduated with 67 kids. Big Dreams---- attending a college with 26,000 students, meeting new people, playing pro ball, traveling for work, and never stopping no matter what is thrown...
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Last Dance Final Reviews from 2020-05-18T18:27:38
Tyler Hayward Trouble With The Snap Podcast Host joins JFileLab again to finalize the Last Dance Review. A sad day, as both enjoyed these Monday breakdowns. Highlighted on the two part Review show ...
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Week 3 review of Last Dance 10 part series! from 2020-05-04T17:19:11
Tyler from Trouble with the Snap Podcast dives into week 3 review of The Last Dance. The Dream Team is highlighted and why Isiah Thomas did NOT meet the criteria. They both get geared up for Michae...
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The Last Dance week 2 Review!!! from 2020-04-27T16:54:54
Tyler Hayward and J.File talk about Dennis Rodman and the Bad Boys value to the last dance series. They mention how Dennis was able to play basically hungover and how the Bulls continued to always ...
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Simmons is Smart, Tua is EVERYTHING! from 2020-04-23T07:39:57
jf breaks down why the common pick and prediction of Jeffrey Okudah is not the answer
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Why the Warriors with KD have to be up there for Greatest Teams of all time! from 2020-04-23T01:30:15
When size and strength is added with the new way of playing its UNBEATABLE!!!
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Last Dance week 1 Review from 2020-04-20T18:23:04
Tyler and JFile breakdown the first weekend of the ESPN 10 part series The Last Dance. Highlighted by the amazing scenes of MJ and the controversial issues with front office leadership. Tyler dives...
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The Grind continues! from 2020-04-18T10:22:14
J File shows the passion, enthusiasm, and belief in staying positive in business, life, and anything you want to do to become succesful
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Recording with Maisoon Mona from 2020-04-13T19:54:42
Maisoon the ultra talented artist and entrepreneur talks about her life. She shares her beginning stages of life moving to the ??! She also mentions her Chaldean culture and what that means. While ...
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Last Dance Preview Part 1/Basketball 101 w/ProVision from 2020-04-13T17:38:34
JFile Talks with Trouble With The Snap Podcast Leader Tyler Hayward about the magical last season of the Chicago Bulls and the "Last Dance" 10 part series that will begin this coming Sunday. Tyler ...
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Playing with PTSD, dealing with negatives, and Re-Inventing YOURSELF!!! from 2020-04-04T07:42:06
J File talks about the next chapter and staying positive and reinventing himself!
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The best is yet to come! from 2020-04-04T05:35:39
Your life after Sports will be bigger than any trophy you ever earned
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Focus,Focus, more Focus!!! from 2020-04-01T20:17:42
JFile breaks down 3 key points for Players and those surrounding players who have goals to be Great.
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Work hard, put the work in, just to have a CHANCE! from 2020-02-27T08:59:03
Jfile lab podcast .
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Keys to the next level from 2020-02-25T08:12:38
JFile Lab Podcast live. Basketball and the next level
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The WILL 2 Win!!! from 2020-02-18T12:31:31
Draymond Green highlighted later in the segment. How he took his role seriously and wanted to help his team win. He has 3 rings and guess what? Another team close to winning a title would sign him ...
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The game has CHANGED!! Evolve with the times, but go back also! from 2020-02-18T11:56:40
Jfile breakdown how skills coaches and coaches need to understand the importance of teaching players how to play further away from the Basket! Also, he dissects how sometimes using the moves of pla...
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Tell em they aren't good enough. You'll find out who they are!! from 2020-02-12T02:12:19
LAB Podcast.
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Ncaa ? Saturday Breakdown from 2020-02-09T17:44:51
Kentucky can make the Final Four. Sparty full of excuses per usual and North Carolina is having a nightmare season
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?? Minor League Pro ? from 2020-02-01T08:15:54
Blessed Beyond Measure. Thanks and forever grateful for my Pro Coaches!!!
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Comet Rockstars Intro from 2020-01-31T01:22:08
After years of documenting many things. Why not blast it out there. You can have Big Dreams coming from a Small Town!!!
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Winning.... In Life and ? from 2020-01-30T21:55:22
Jfile breaks down keys to winning in ? and Life !
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Skills Coaches what is Your WHY? from 2020-01-20T20:21:24
JFile breaks down what Skills Coaches must do a better job of and how promoting Team Training and Small Group Training is everything. Also, the establishment of a role is so vital for young players...
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Develop, STAY Patient, dont rush to the bag $$$$$ from 2020-01-18T15:08:58
JF breaks down how NBA execs and GMs need to pick a more developed College Player who has stayed 2 years or more over 1 and done!
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Life 101 w/JFile from 2020-01-16T06:21:50
Skills and talent without fundamentals is a fast track to failure
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Michigan vs. Michigan State ? Preview from 2020-01-03T18:59:21
J File breaks down the keys for an upset win for Michigan and how they must limit Cassius Winston. 1 and done on Defense for the Wolverines will be crucial and how will they make up for the loss of...
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Be with who likes YOu for YOU, not what they LIKE! from 2020-01-02T15:27:48
This episode breaks down Life, relationships, and how business can be strictly business! Enjoy the show and give your feedback!
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The EYE Test!!! from 2019-12-08T19:09:46
J File breaks down how the eye test matters and how Ohio State will finally be on a level playing Field as will Clemson!
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Michigan SHOCKS the Nation! from 2019-11-29T22:36:45
How appropriate. The Michigan Wolverines ? Program led by a man who used the phrase "Shock the World" seems to be continuing that as the HC at his alma mater. The Wolverines topped two top teams in...
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Fields on the Field? from 2019-11-26T22:34:56
This episode JF breaks down what Michigan has to do to improve its chances. Mount Columbus is a tall Mountain. You gotta fight like you never have and climb to the top!!!
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Day 1 NCAA ? Breakdown from 2019-11-06T11:25:30
On the LAB J FIle breaks down the Spartan loss to Kentucky. Also, the Michigan Wolverines escape from a 32-6 run to beat Appalachian State 79-71. On this episode the positives and negatives are men...
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Young American Players out of HS vs Top Players overseas at the same age from 2019-10-19T03:20:40
LAB Podcast session 100
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Early NBA Prediction from 2019-10-06T16:14:07
ECF Philly vs. Bucks WCF L.A. Lakers vs L.A. Clippers
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Hs ? Team Training from 2019-10-02T10:27:29
Coach J breaks down the vital Skills Training that is TEAM Training. Nothing replaces winning and improving programs and making the life easier for the HS Varsity Coach!
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Quite Cryin and Keep tryin from 2019-09-29T17:13:19
On this episode J File Breaks down how Coaches or anyone who is getting paid to do Sports need to realize the standard that is winning or doing well! Tough skin and win people. You are on a pedesta...
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Big Ten Breakdown from 2019-09-28T10:42:24
J File Breaks down early season Big Ten ? action. He gives us expectation on what will happen throughout the season. Highlighting Penn State, Ohio State, and Michigan State in the East. While pumpi...
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Why Would I Believe? from 2019-09-21T10:26:30
In this episode J File Breaks down why it is nearly impossible to be optimistic with Michigan or Michigan State ?. Sparty is 22-19 the past 3 seasons while Michigan still has not had a meaningful r...
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Back to Back episodes from 2019-09-16T15:38:31
J File Breaks down Michigan and MSU ?. While jumping into ?? Basketball as a teaser!!!
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Life and Ball Podcast Segment 1 ?? vs ? life and Ball Segment 2 ---- Provide, happiness, work from 2019-09-13T10:16:02
LAB Podcast
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Injuries, quarterback chatter, and one week from Michigan Football from 2019-08-24T23:36:49
J File Breaks down inside information on a possible DPJ injury or situation. Also, Michigan Quarterback talk is mentioned while ending with how injuries can make a great team have an average season...
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Transfer in College Sports. Its the easy way out! from 2019-08-23T20:49:55
On this detailed episode. J File breaks down his personal experiences of leaving College Programs and how it hurts your Sports life in the end.
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Michigan and Michigan State ? and ? Talk 101 from 2019-08-23T19:42:36
J File breaks down UofM and MSU ? and ends with Basketball. Main mention----- This is the best MSU Basketball team since 2000.
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Womens Basketball taking off while USA Men's Basketball takes a dip! from 2019-08-16T06:24:27
On this short segment. J File breaksdown how the Women's game has improved more than the men's. Also File breaks down how he feels Greg Popovich is not the right fit for ?? ? and that he feels loss...
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Basketball Equality, The Women's Game!!! from 2019-08-15T15:40:30
In this detailed episode. J File Talks with former Illinois Illini Legend Rebecca Harris. We breakdown topics concerning Basketball Training and what should be valued higher. We also document the s...
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Hyping up and promoting Players MATTERS from 2019-07-30T10:13:28
On this episode Coach File talks about the importance of promoting and hyping up succesful players and TEAMS. While it's imperative we promote staying humble and hungry. We also need to be excited ...
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Winning Plays and Kawhi over Lebron from 2019-07-24T03:36:03
In this detailed episode. J File breaks down why he picks Kawhi over LeBron. Highlighted in this the topic of winning plays matters and why you want to pick a player who will help your team the mos...
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Social Media Presence from 2019-07-08T19:07:29
On this episode. J File breaksdown the importance of helping at least one person a day. Social media presence is a big topic. Two keys to social media. Allow your content to help others not just yo...
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I Can and Imperfect Co. Come together . from 2019-07-07T01:57
On this episode we have James Bradley on the L.A.B Podcast. James is a former Collegiate Basketball player now business owner, father, husband, and Basketball Coach. Bradley takes time out to drop ...
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The Game Changed. from 2019-07-07T01:01:04
On this episode J File speaks on the culture of Basketball with NBA and Youth Basketball. The players are in control of their own destiny now in the NBA and its something young players gravitate to...
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Trainer Fools Gold!!! from 2019-06-27T06:05:56
J breaks down how the crazy following behind skills trainers can fool players. Give your fundamentals life before you start watching trainers with nba players. Those nba players didnt train that wa...
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Broken System from 2019-06-27T04:20:31
During this short segment J File Breaks down the deficiencies that is Youth Basketball in ??.
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Life and Basketball 101 from 2019-06-18T21:35:50
On this episode of L.A.B. I open with promotion of two big Basketball Camps coming to Michigan. Sean Higgins former UofM National Champion and star and former NBA players brings his NineStar Basket...
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Players Worth $$$$$ How do we judge it??? from 2019-06-12T06:53:08
In this short segment I breakdown the topic on how or why certain players get bigger opportunities than others. Major College vs Mid Major? Size and length matter? Give me your feedback!!!!
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Winning and love of the Game has to be main priority for NBA Players!!!!! from 2019-06-08T06:27:36
In this episode I breakdown the 2019 NBA Finals. I also discuss my frustrations with KD sitting out and also the constant conversation of players changing teams.
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Toronto, this is YOUR time. from 2019-06-05T07:21:02
Its hard to believe anyone can beat the Golden State Warriors. With how banged up they are, this an opportunity for the Toronto Raptors to take advantage. I breakdown what will be the difference if...
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Life and Basketball Journal 1. from 2019-05-20T20:02:59
Jeremy File Breaks down how important it is to have unselfish people on your TEAM in life and business, not just Basketball.
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NCAA the bitter sweet topic of compensating Athletes. from 2019-05-15T06:48:39
I breakdown some ways the athlete could be compensated or taken care of better for their futures
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John Beiline after 12 seasons leaves the Michigan Basketball program. from 2019-05-14T10:19:32
Who will fill the vacancy that is the Michigan Basketball Head Coach Position? I break down the options and what can be expected in the weeks to come.
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Splash Brothers reunited from 2019-05-09T18:38:46
Greatness of Steph and the Warriors minus KD.
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Off Season Basketball. from 2019-04-29T18:57:09
Topics : AAU Grassroots Programs. Is your team in the big circuits? If not its ok. Do your research fully though so you know what is out there.
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Sparty Falls Short from 2019-04-07T18:35:23
A great season for Michigan State comes to a close Saturday evening. I talk about what it will take for MSU to win a Natl Championship
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Duke vs Sparty and NBA futures with an added bonus! from 2019-04-02T00:38:49
Ben from BallNBeards stops by to talk his painful Dukies loss and we breakdown NBA draft with Zion and others. Also we add at the end our new Podcast BallsNBeards.
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Life and Basketball Today from 2019-01-22T19:25:22
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Playing Pro and knowing how to be ready !!! from 2019-01-16T07:01:36
Follow these five keys while preparing to play pro or continuing to play pro
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Euroleague vs NBA from 2019-01-14T19:44:44
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Small Town Big Dreams from 2018-12-11T23:42:35
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December 5, 2018 from 2018-12-05T20:39:04
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Big Ten Basketball Pump Up from 2018-11-30T22:08:46
MSU Hoops , UofM Hoops, and more Big Ten talk
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Growing a passion later does not mean you'll be behind . from 2018-11-27T13:53:35
Players First. Ian Weller
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November 27, 2018 from 2018-11-27T13:36:31
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November 17, 2018 from 2018-11-17T01:33:30
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November 16, 2018 from 2018-11-16T21:14:43
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March madness anger from 2018-03-12T22:51:17
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NCAA March Madness from 2018-03-12T15:48:42
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