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Featured guest · John Bickford

His Family Didn't Want Him to Hoop. Then His Knees Gave Out | John Bickford

John Bickford fell in love with basketball at 12, but he didn't play until his senior year of high school. Sports were frowned upon in the strict religious home he grew up in, so he had to rebel just…

Published October 4, 2026
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The Sonics Are Coming Back?? Adam Silver Says Climate Pledge Is Ready in 5 Weeks

Folks. By the end of this year we could have an official Sonics-coming-back situation.

Published September 26, 2026
Featured guest · Tony Fair
From JUCO to Pro: Tony Fair's Road to Overseas Basketball

Tony Fair just signed his first pro contract in Athens, Greece — and he got there the LONG way. Montana all-state ➜ JUCO at Edmonds College ➜ Bushnell ➜ a year off ➜ top scorer in the country at…

Published August 22, 2026
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The Clarity Act Just STALLED in the Senate — What It Means for Crypto

The Clarity Act — the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act — is the furthest crypto regulation has ever gotten in this country. It answers crypto's defining question: who regulates what? Decentralized…

Published September 25, 2026
Featured guest · Jourdan Joseph
You Don't Need 10,000 Followers To Get Brand Deals | Influencer Jourdan Joseph

Everybody thinks you need 50K followers before a brand will touch you. JayoHoops got his first NIL deal at 7,000 — and he says you could do it with under a thousand.

Published August 1, 2026
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Rule of the Week · Week of October 5
3–6MONTHS

The Emergency Fund

Save 3 to 6 months of living expenses in a high-yield savings account before investing anything. This is your financial safety net.

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The Bricks

62 episodes and counting. Every brick tells a story.

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Shorts

Quick hits from the show.

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A Bucks Sponsor Paid for the Whole Trip… PLUS a Flat Fee 💰

"He's Not Growing"… Maybe Stop Waking Him Up at 5AM 😬

Going to an Exposure Camp? You're Getting SCAMMED 😤

Campazzo Stared Into My Soul… Then Whipped THIS Pass 👀

Training Is Where Kids Are SUPPOSED to Mess Up 🗣️

You Think LeBron's Still Hooping Off ICE?? 🧊

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Free Game

Tools that do the math for you.

Calculators and money rules built for athletes, creatives and anyone with non-traditional income.

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Put Me On!

What we’re watching, buying, listening to and betting on.

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STOCK PICKMicron (MU)The memory behind AI. Every GPU in the data center needs its high-bandwidth memory.Buy & Hold
CRYPTO PICKBitcoin (BTC)The original. Store of value and the foundation of crypto.Accumulate
IN ROTATIONNo Pressure — Nipsey Hussle & Bino RideauxNip and Bino on one tape. Eight tracks of Marathon music.Heavy Rotation
RECOVERYCold PlungeRecovery, clarity and a dopamine hit. 2–3 minutes at 45–50°.Game Changer
2026 Rotation

The soundtrack to the grind.

Everything Dave’s had on repeat this year, plus picks from guests who’ve pulled up on the show. The playlist keeps growing all year, so check back.

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NIL FAQs

Got NIL money coming? Read this first.

Taxes, compliance and the fine print every college athlete (and their family) needs to know.

Educational only. Not tax, legal or financial advice.

Is NIL income taxable?

Yes, all of it, cash and non-cash. If a brand sends you free products, comps a trip or pays you for an appearance, it counts as income and goes on your tax return.

Do I have to pay self-employment tax?

If your net NIL earnings top $400 in a year, yes: 15.3% for Social Security and Medicare, on top of your federal and state income tax.

How much should I set aside?

Nothing is withheld from 1099 income, so the IRS expects quarterly estimated payments. A good rule of thumb: put aside 25–30% of every NIL payment.

What is the “jock tax”?

You may owe state income tax in every state where you earn NIL income, not just your home state. It’s based on where the work happens, not where the contract is signed.

The Hosts

Meet Dave & Jordan.

Dave Jones

Dave Jones

Former high school principal who co-founded Windermere Abode. Hoopaholic, hip-hop junkie, tech head.

Jordan Dam

Jordan Dam

Tacoma born and raised. Hooped at Evergreen State, played pro in China, now in real estate.

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