The Underdogs Podcast with Jordan Daly, Mike Taylor, and Craig Smith

Jan 15 2024 25 ep. 83 mins 2

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The Underdogs Podcast is a platform built for the underdog. Each week, we bring on a new pro athlete, celebrity, or influencer to tell their inspirational underdog story and how they rose to their greatness. Tap in weekly to get inspired and stay motivated!

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World B Free: Witnessing Racism on Path to NBA, D3 to Pro, Saving Cavaliers Franchise, Black History

Jan 15 2024 105 mins

🎙️ Podcast Intro: Join us in this special Black History Month episode as we introduce Lloyd Bernard Free, widely known as World B Free, NBA All-Star and the man before LeBron who saved Cleveland basketball. Discover the journey of one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, also known as the Brownsville Bomber and Mr. World B Free! 🌍 Upbringing: Born in Atlanta and playing

Coach Ken Hunter: Becoming Drew League Legend, Last Chance U, Being the Best College Recruiter | E24

Feb 03 2023 91 mins

Real ones know him from the Drew League, but he became a household name after his time on Netflix's Last Chance U - Detroit's own Coach Ken Hunter! In this episode, Coach Hunter takes us through his upbringing, his unfortunate injury that left him paralyzed, and how he got into coaching. Growing up in a rough area of Detroit, coach Ken used basketball as a way out. During his playi

The Underdogs Podcast Best Moments of 2022 | The Underdogs | E23

Jan 20 2023 36 mins

To close out our first year as a podcast, we sat down and looked back at some of our favorite moments, going episode by episode. In order: 1. Podcast intro episode 2. Jared Dudley 3. Ricky Davis 4. Antwon Tanner 5. George Gervin 6. Jumaine Jones 7. Mario Chalmers 8. Ryan Hollins 9. Chris Copeland 10. Dorell Wright 11. Mike Bibby 12. Chaniel Smiley 13. Cedric Ceballos 14. Andre Mil

Bobby Jones Jr: NBA Record 5 Teams in 1 Year, Staying in the League is Harder than Getting In | E22

Oct 21 2022 89 mins

This is one of the League's greatest unknown stories. For those who haven't lived it, many believe making it to the NBA is the hardest part, but it's not - staying in the league is harder. Bobby starts his basketball career in his home city of Compton, where he played on one of the greatest high school basketball teams of all time, alongside the most coveted draft prospect in Tyson

David Hawkins: The Worldwide Overseas Basketball Champion You NEED to Learn About | Underdogs | E21

Oct 07 2022 78 mins

While he may not be a household name, this Worldwide Champion (who was also just sent to the Temple University Hall of Fame) is a name you need to know - David Hawkins. Growing up in the DC Metro area, Hawk didn't pick up a basketball until his brother put the ball in his hands. Following in his bro's footsteps, Hawk joins the Archbishop Carroll High School basketball team, a team

James "Flight" White: How Being Labeled a Dunker Affected Him + Learning that NBA is a Full-Time Job | E20

Sep 23 2022 105 mins

Many remember James White, better known by fans as Flight, as one of the greatest dunkers we have ever seen. From dunking from the free throw line with ease to landing some of the most acrobatic dunks ever done, he had every dunk in his arsenal. What fans don't know is the rest of his career. Flight was labeled as "just a dunker" early on, which definitely affected how teams

Eddy Curry: A Story of Overcoming Endless Adversities - The Full Story Will Shock You | The Underdogs |E19

Sep 02 2022 117 mins

For Episode 19 of the Underdogs Podcast, we sat down with and interviewed the 4th overall pick of the 2001 NBA Draft, Eddy Curry. Eddy Curry was quickly labeled "a bust" by many fans, who didn't know the full story. In a short time span, Eddy went through more hard times than most people do in an entire lifetime, and he prevailed. This is a story of overcoming adversities to succee

Donte Greene: How the Syracuse Fan Favorite Overcame Hate to Succeed Professionally | Underdogs | E18

Aug 19 2022 79 mins

One decision can change your life, which is exactly what happened to Donte Greene. A fan favorite and record-breaker at Syracuse University, Donte Greene decided to go the "one and done" route to play in the NBA after his freshman year - breaking the hearts of all of the Orange fans across the country. His decision to go pro turned him from a campus legend to someone who was

Jordan Norwood: How an Undrafted Super Bowl Champion Carved Out 8 Year NFL Career | Underdogs | E17

Jul 29 2022 68 mins

Constantly moving around during his childhood years, it was hard for the undersized receiver to get scouted. With only one other college offer, Penn State offered Jordan Norwood a roster spot to play under the winningest football coach in college football history. Going from practice squad to practice squad after going undrafted, Norwood carved out a role for himself within the Cle

Troy Hudson: How an Undrafted, Undersized Guard Carved out an 11 Year NBA Career | Underdogs | E16

Jun 10 2022 72 mins

Troy Hudson, aka the Laker Killer, is an 11-year NBA vet known for his knockdown shooting and increased skill whenever he played against the Lakers. T-Hud played for the Jazz, Clippers, Magic, Timberwolves, and Warriors. In this episode of the Underdogs Podcast, Troy Hudson walks us through his journey of growing up in a small town in Illinois. He then goes through his college care