Best Any Given Thursday Podcasts (2025)

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 72 — Any Given... Thursday?! 1:21:37

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After yet another hiatus, the Bruddas return to preview the NCHSAA football state championships with special guest Logan Carter, the founder of Game Of Inches. You can find them on all social media platforms @GameOfInchesHSS. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene Coun…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast 71 — Stop Whining! 1:06:11

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We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities’ and athletes’ stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Conte…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 70–Da Bruddas Are Back 1:32:40

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After yet another hiatus, the Bruddas return with their 2020-21 basketball preview across the many Eastern NC counties they cover. NCISAA basketball is back and Wayne Country Day is once again a contender, a new kid on the block in Wayne Prep, and many more stories highlight the beginning of the season. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journ…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 69 — We Wit The Good Man 54:42

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After a brief hiatus, the Bruddas are back with special guest Chris Goodman, assistant basketball coach at Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville (and referee on the side). The three breakdown the WJG Sports Classic and talk about the many standouts from the event, how he got his start in coaching and refereeing, and plenty of other topics. You …

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 68 — The 2-5 Is Different 36:55

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Episode 68 featured the greatest to ever play basketball at Greene Central High School: UNC Wilmington sophomore forward Imajae Dodd! Dodd talked with us about his time in Da County, transition into college basketball, his favorite memories playing prep basketball, expectations for UNCW this season and a great debate on who from the 2-5 would he ch…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 67 — We’re Not Trying To Get Political 37:57

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Kai and Laieke breakdown the decision North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper made and the ramifications of his choice among other topics on episode 67 of the Just Like Bruddas Podcast. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 66 — Read Your Paperwork 52:41

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On Episode 66 (season two premiere), the Bruddas welcome Field of Dreams Sports Academy coach and Hertford County native Ahki Benton to the show! Coach Benton gave us the basics of post grad football from the differences to the perks, his team as a member of Hertford County's football team, semi-pro ball, and his journey through college sports and …

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 65 — It’s Our Anniversary 46:59

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In this special one year anniversary Just Like Bruddas Podcast, Kai and Laieke reminisce about the 2019-20 sports year, everything that's going on currently, and a special announcement that you'll definitely want to stick around for. Thank you to the entire WJG Sports coverage area! Each and every student athlete, parent, teacher, and coach mean a …

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 64 — Runner Up To The Hoopstate 41:30

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Episode 64 featured former Broughton High School, Hargrave Military Academy, and Campbell University basketball player Austin Burnette! AB, who now currently serves as an assistant mens' basketball coach at the University of North Georgia, talked about the differences between Georgia and North Carolina high school basketball, how the Garner Road AA…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 63 — Flex Your Platform 35:05

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Episode 63 featured the all time leading scorer in the history of Clayton High School girls basketball, Asia Todd! Todd made national news this week when she announced her transfer from Liberty University in a decision that was bigger than basketball. She explained the choice she made, when a decision will be made on her next destination, adjusting…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 62 — We Will Not Cater To Your Love 1:03:07

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Episode 62 features Washington head mens' basketball coach David Allewalt. The Bruddas and David discuss his beginnings in Maryland, transition to North Carolina high school ball, his excellent tenure at Ocracoke, a recap of the Pam Pack's 2019-20 season, the 252 vs. 919 Winter Classic that'll be taking place next January, and plenty of other topic…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 61 — Mixtapers Talk 41:17

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Episode 61 featured Johnston County-based videographer Brandon Corbitt! The Bruddas asked Brandon about his beginnings around the area, what got him into sports and videography, his time at the various high schools he went to, the sports he played during those times, and plenty of other great topics. You can follow Brandon on Instagram @CorbssProdu…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 60 — Set A Standard 1:02:26

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Episode 60 featured former Mountain Heritage High School star and UNC Asheville/Milligan basketball player Alex Biggerstaff. Biggerstaff is now an assistant men's basketball coach at Mars Hill University under head coach Vic Finora. The Bruddas and Alex talked about a plethora of topics from his experience at the Division One level and transitionin…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 59 — Everything Has Got To Change 52:29

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On Episode 59, the Bruddas welcomed Riverside High School head boys basketball coach Bobby Williams to the show! The three talked about the cancellation of the East-West all-star games (which Bobby was going to coach in if not for COVID-19), recapped this past season for his basketball program, what his school has been doing to cope with the pandem…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 58 — The Education 1:32:47

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Episode 58 features Village Christian senior guard and future Columbia basketball player Zavian McLean! We talk about his beginning overseas and transition to Overhills High School and then Village Christian, a recap of their 2019-20 season, why he chose Columbia and many other topics. In the second half of the show, Bruddas and Zavian had one of t…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 57 — The Wizard: Bruton 1:04:33

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Episode 57 of the Just Like Bruddas Podcast featured one of the top videographers and prep basketball minds in the southeast: Anthony Bruton! Bruton, a Kinston native who now resides in Atlanta, Georgia, gave us the breakdown of his new basketball event coming to Washington, NC next January, the BT Winter Classic: 252 vs. 919. In addition, he talke…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 56 — Did We Lose You? 43:59

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On Episode 56, the Bruddas welcome Fayetteville Observer sports writer Rodd Baxley. Baxley is a former state champion basketball player at West Bladen High School and played college basketball at Pfeiffer University. The three talked about his start at the Robesonian and his transition to writing for the Observer, the success the 910 saw during bas…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 55 — We Gone Make It 1:02:13

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On this episode, the JLB fellas welcome basketball trainer and assistant men's basketball coach at Elizabeth City State, Tyreek Dupree! Dupree was a member of the 2016 Farmville Central state title winning squad, played his college ball at Lees-McRae and has previously been an assistant at Pitt Community College. We talk with 'Reek about the We Gon…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 54 — Staying Busy 34:15

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On Episode 54, the Bruddas welcome Averett University assistant men's basketball coach Chris "CJ" Sause to the show! The three talk about his beginnings as a basketball player at Voyager Academy in Durham and then a successful tenure at North Carolina-Wesleyan, how he broke into the coaching business, and many other topics. You can follow CJ on all…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 53 — You Have To Know Your Level 55:47

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Episode 53 featured Johnston Community College head men's basketball coach Jay Creecy. Coach Creecy talked Eastern North Carolina recruitment, trying to build the JCC basketball program from scratch, his beginnings in the coaching game at the AAU level, and plenty of other topics. He gave us a lot of great stories as well, so make sure to give him …

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 52 — Benji Buckets 53:48

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On Episode 52, the Bruddas welcome one of the top basketball videographers in the southeast, Ben Oke-Bello, to the show! Ben is known for his very successful YouTube channel, Hoops HQ, and we had a conversation about how he got started, how playing basketball at the junior college level helped him create connections through the ranks, favorite memo…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 51 — I Just Talk Like That 1:05:49

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On Episode 51, the Bruddas welcome Wake Tech assistant men's basketball coach Jawann Baker to the show! The three talked about how one of the best summer leagues in North Carolina, the Triangle Challenge, got started, the recruitment process at Wake Tech, how he got the job there, and plenty of other great topics. The show pretty much went on until…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 50 — F-Bomb For 50 57:52

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On the 50th episode of the Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas welcome former Fayetteville State hooper and WBC Elite head coach B.J. Donnell to the show! B.J. is an alumnus of Laney High School in Wilmington and is an assistant coach at New Hanover High School. The three talk about how B.J. got his start, a recap of New Hanover's 2019-20 basket…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 49 — It’s Time For You To Go 1:01:10

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On the latest Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas welcome former Barton assistant and new Wake Tech assistant men's basketball coach Stephen Rexrode to the show! Coach Rex dropped knowledge on a plethora of topics like his background, how he got the job at Wake Tech, the best way for a college prospect to handle social media, a breakdown of Wake…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 48 — It’s Getting A Little Long Now 58:41

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On the new Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas are joined by Goldsboro head football coach Tim Ray! Coach Ray is an alumnus of Red Springs High School and played college baseball at North Carolina Central. He has led the Cougars to back-to-back playoff appearances in his first two seasons with the program after starting as the interim head coach…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 47 — Gotta Play The Game 1:07:20

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On the new Just Like Bruddas Podcast, Duplin County Basketball Club coach Joshua Williams joins the show! Williams is a graduate of Wallace-Rose Hill and he talked about his roots, managing a small AAU basketball program in the current times, what student athletes can do to get the right exposure, and plenty of other topics. You can follow coach Wi…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 46 — Be Patient 1:05:41

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On the latest Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas welcome Greene Central head football and track and field coach Jay Wilson! Wilson, an alumnus of Princeton High School and North Carolina A&T, played for the Aggies from 1996-99 and was a part of the MEAC title winning Aggies team in 1999. Wilson talked about his biggest influences in the coachin…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 45 — Oh, You’re The Head Coach 52:14

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On the latest Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas welcome Vance-Granville Community College assistant Men's basketball coach Lamont Whitaker Sr. to the show! Whitaker talked about his DMV background and the differences between basketball up there and in the Hoop State, how he first got started in coaching and how that led to getting the job at V…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 44 — It’s A Loaded Thing 36:54

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On the new Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas welcome Clayton High School junior basketball standout B.J. Freeman to the show! Freeman is one of the top 2021 prospects in North Carolina and the inaugural WJG Sports Boys Basketball Player of the Year. B.J. talked about how much this year with the Comets helped him grow as a basketball player and…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 43 — You Could Say It’s A Case Thing 53:48

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On the latest Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas welcome their first student-athlete guest to the show: Eastern Wayne senior basketball and baseball standout Wesley Case. Case is a career 1,000 point scorer for the Warriors and he told a lot of fun stories from his first experience playing varsity football to his friendships with members of the…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 42 — Free Game 1:31:14

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In this episode, Kai and Laieke were joined by former Kinston High School, Winston-Salem State and East Carolina basketball player, and founder of Sideline Stories Entertainment, Chuck Jones! We asked Jones about his background, advice to young, aspiring student athletes, lessons in basketball on and off the floor, and how he got into the sports me…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 41 — Award Show 1:01:18

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In this episode, Kai and Laieke recap the 2019-20 WJG Sports basketball award winners: coaches, most improved, defensive, and players of the year. There were many tough choices all around, but congratulations to all of the coaches and student athletes that were selected! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high sch…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 40 — Own Goals 29:29

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In this episode, the Bruddas welcome Clayton head girls soccer coach Joseph Mott to the show. We talk embarrassing moments from his playing days, the success of his program since becoming head coach, memorable moments from his team, and much more. You can follow coach Mott on Twitter at @coachjoemott. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journal…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 39 — Skype Time 39:50

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In this episode, the Bruddas return from a three-week hiatus to discuss everything that's been going on since the Coronavirus Stay At Home order began. We shoutout the student athletes in the area that have recently committed to play a sport and break down how playing at the collegiate level of any sport is important. We Journal Great Sports is a m…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 38 — The ‘Rona Dap 1:04:49

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In this episode, the Bruddas welcome a special guest: new sports editor of the Daily Record and formerly of the Richmond County Daily Journal, Donnell Coley! We talk all this Richmond County and 910, find out what the days without sports have been like, Donnell's start in sports writing, and many other topics. We hope everyone stays safe in this un…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 37 — “I gotta answer this, carry the show” 51:32

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In this episode, the Bruddas preview the spring sports season and highlight some of the teams to lookout for in 2020. In addition, Kai breaks down the Greater Neuse River 3-A all-conference basketball selections and award winners that caused a little bit of an uproar. Laieke carried most of the show as Kai took an important phone call mid-episode. …

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 36 — A Recap of Regionals 51:32

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In this episode, the Bruddas breakdown all the regional action from around the state including the wild day at Minges Coliseum, give insight on the ongoing issue of non-traditional 1A schools getting unfair advantages in the eyes of many, look ahead to this weekends state basketball championships, and give the latest information on the upcoming WJG…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 35 — IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY. 58:20

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In the latest episode, the Bruddas celebrate Laieke's 24th birthday, break down the fourth round of the state playoffs, and look ahead to regional championship weekend around the East! Clayton fell to Westover, Farmville Central went on Kinston and won again, Farmville-Kinston girls rematch, the 910 dominance and many more games discussed! We Journ…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 34 — “They don’t love you like that” 1:13:05

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In this episode, the Bruddas breakdown the third round of the basketball state playoffs and look ahead to the highly anticipated fourth round. Farmville Central takes on Kinston in a rematch of their game at the Kinston MLK classic, Clayton travels to Westover, D.H. Conley girls host Jacksonville, Kinston and North Lenoir girls both on the road (Ha…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 33 — Congrats, Goodbye 51:51

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In the latest episode, Kai and Laieke break down the second round of the playoffs and look ahead to the excellent rematches that round three will have in store. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three countie…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 32 — Playoff talk, Magic Johnson 1:13:19

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On this episode, the Bruddas breakdown the NCHSAA state playoff pairings, the controversy that was this past week for South Central basketball, individual wrestling state title winners, and potential late round matchups that would rock the Hoop State. The time for talk is over and every team is now 0-0 again! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 31 — 02/19/13 1:01:53

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In this weeks episode, the Bruddas give their answers on what the ceiling is for the squads that'll take part in the state playoffs starting next week. Kai and Laieke also discuss the Little League Softball World Series coming to Greenville, NC on a five year deal. At the end of the show, Strika gives a tribute to the late Josh Level (hence, the ti…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 30 — 4th Chamber 1:06:02

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In episode 30, the Bruddas discuss Wayne Country Day's two wins in the state playoffs this past weekend, other highlights from throughout the area and talk about more information on the WJG Sports Classic! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. …

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 29 — “You might’ve heard me on my last effort” 46:35

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On Episode 29, the Bruddas play the In or Out game on the Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County teams chances of making the state playoffs. In addition, Kai announces a brand new basketball event coming to the area in March! We also want to shoutout all the prospects in the area that completed their signing days this week! As a wise man once said, "yo…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 28 — RIP, Kobe 1:12:22

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We're back! The Just Like Bruddas Podcast has returned after a one month hiatus. We've made some documentaries over the last month (which you can check out on the Strika'Lites YouTube channel), but Kai and Laieke are back to talk about the last month of basketball in the WJG coverage area. The Bruddas break down all of the conferences that the two …

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 27 — Merry Croissantmas! 42:51

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On episode 27, the Bruddas celebrated the holiday season with croissants and high school basketball tournaments around the Hoop State. Kai highlights the Bunn, John Jacob's, South Johnston, North Johnston, and FCA holiday tournaments and which key matchups he likes the most. We also talk about the potential games that could take place in the WJG co…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 26 — My Whole Life In A 2000 Monte Carlo 1:08:28

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On episode 26, the Bruddas welcomed Washington High School interim head football coach Perry Owens to the show! Owens was the offensive coordinator for the Pam Pack for the past several seasons and 2019 was a big year for his offense. They broke multiple school records in many offensive statistics both team wise and individually. Washington went to…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 25 — Dead Presidents 41:38

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On episode 25, the Bruddas welcomed Prep Hoops NC contributor, Basketball Elite Director of Scouting, Fab 40 camp director and Basketball Elite Prospect Combine founder Charles Clark to the show! Clark is a Fayetteville native who has been in the scouting industry for the last several years and he got his start with Basketball Elite. Kai recapped t…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 24 — MM-G 45:51

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On episode 24, the Brudda's welcomed Phenom Hoop Report, Hoop State Network, and 247 Pack Pride contributor Miles Masercola. Laieke and Miles recapped the Good Guys vs. Cancer showcase held at First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills. Kai asked Miles about what he sees in the perfect high school basketball prospect and the three look ahead to t…

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Just Like Bruddas Podcast Episode 23 — I Would Like The Soundboard 50:01

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On episode 23, the Brudda's welcomed Pitt Community College basketball PA announcer Graham Hill to the show. Per his request, Kai brought the soundboard back out and that was the highlight of the episode. Laieke and Kai asked Graham about his start in sports media, his broadcasting adventures with Neuse News, the historic North Lenoir Hawks 2019 fo…