Best Nik Lewis Podcasts (2024)

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In part 2 we talk chemistry and spiritual connection, touring the US with Prince as her guitar player. Lost album Milk & Honey, an enduring friendship and exciting plans for 2024 and beyond. "I'm not gonna ... 23:59

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INTRO 2mins30secs - Tamar's chemistry with Prince 'It was like a student following a teacher...[but] you can't work with that kind of greatness and take mediocre...' 6mins30s - Prince going on tour with Tamar, playing guitar on her U.S. shows 7mins45s - Will we ever get to hear her album 'Milk & Honey'? Her collaborative project with Prince. 8mins3…

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Ashley Tamar Davis is a Grammy nominated Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Educator, Mentor and Entrepreneur. And her life was forever changed by Prince. This is her story. 24:36

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INTRO - Just coming back in late from London, and Houston... 3mins - the elevator pitch on Tamar, '...how would you describe yourself?' 4mins30s - Finding your tribe online 5mins - Tamar's passion as an educator 7mins - Were your parents or your family musical? Where did you inherit your talent from? 8mins - The original line up for Destiny's Child…

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In part 2 we field fan Qs to Owen, he reflects on Prince's demands in the early days, and working with other MPLS artists. Meeting fans on his recent book tour and his feeling on the Purple One's incredible ... 37:59

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INTRO 2mins - Fan Questions: what happened at the Rio in Las Vegas? 3mins30s - Early, and unreasonable demands from Prince. Mentors and moving on without malice... 6mins30s - What was it like managing other artists vs managing Prince? Working with Andre Cymone and Jesse Johnson. 9mins30s - Working with the Prince Estate on a potential 'For You' Del…

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As his first Manager, Owen Husney remembers Prince Rogers Nelson. "This was 1976. He was just a guy from North Minneapolis...he took the bus to my house, that's the Prince I loved." 33:09

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INTRO 2mins20s - Life experiences, in preparation for meeting Prince, working with stars and the need to avoid being a fan. 8mins - Is there anything you couldn't protect Prince from? No entourage, before the layers of fame and celebrity. 'He took the bus to my house...that's the Prince I loved.' 11mins - 'He was just a guy from North Minneapolis..…

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In part 2 of our interview with PhD candidate Casci Ritchie we discuss that Trench, punk periods, Prince becoming Prince, Lovesexy and a purple fashion legacy. Don't miss it. 36:46

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INTRO 2mins - The Dirty Mind era, the Prince persona begins to form, riding the New Wave...and that Trench Coat! 3mins - The 1979 period and working with costume designers... 7mins30s - The second punk period: Slave and the 1990s 10mins - Veils and Masking - the Exodus Has Begun... 11mins30s - Count The Days, style signifiers and finely tuned 'unco…

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Casci Ritchie is a PhD candidate and associate lecturer studying Prince, fashion, and fandom at Northumbria University. So how did this come to be a life's work? Join us to find out more...just don't ask ... 34:18

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INTRO 2mins - First memories of Prince, and standing next to the TV...feeling the static from Gett Off! Listening to Prince's Hits cassette in the Green Mondeo. 4mins - Born in the year of Lovesexy! 5mins - When did you realise that Prince's work could become a lifetime pursuit? "First and foremost I'm a fan...". Obsessed with John Waters, Pee Wee …

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Nik West visited Prince at Paisley Park to work with him, before his untimely passing in 2016. She tells us what she thought of the purple one and discusses his legacy. 39:05

10M ago39:05

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PART 2: Talking Prince.... INTRO - Can you remember the first track of Prince that you heard...? 3mins - Rhonda Smith, and inspiration from female bass players 7mins - Nik West's Favourite Prince bass line? 8mins30s - Alphabet Street & This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip... 11mins - Daisy Chain: Prince and Larry Graham 14mins - Paisley Park, practici…

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Raised on the Gospel music of the Clark Sisters, Nik West played the class clown at school, but discovered Prince, and became Rolling Stone magazine's Queen of bassists. Listen in to her Purple, and Cotton ... 35:13

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INTRO 2mins - Nik talks about her Cotton Candy World Tour and playing at The Jazz Cafe in London 4mins - Shredding with lead guitarist Joey and why chemistry is so important to the band dynamic 5mins30s - learning guitar from her Dad at an early age 6mins45s - Playing gospel music by the Clark Sisters 9mins30s - Use of bright colours, a distinct vi…

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Sam Jennings worked with Prince for 9 years. In Part 2 we go behind the scenes of the creative process - what was Prince really like to work for? As the Musicology and 3121 eras create a commercial career ... 38:18

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INTRO 2min - Do you have a most cherished Prince related possession (from the 9 years you worked together)? "I joke with my friends that I only buy vinyl with my name on it!" 4mins - Biggest 'pinch-me' moments working with Prince...? 3121 era, cherished memories. 6mins30s - Which kind of people engaged Prince best behind the scenes? 7mins30s - Prin…

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Sam Jennings worked with Prince for 9 years. Growing up in Chicago, he went from throwing fan parties during the 'Wild West' years of the internet in the 1990s, to becoming a very meaningful contributor ... 36:05

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INTRO 2mins30s - Growing up in Chicago Illinois 4mins - Pursuing a career in the Web back in the mid 90s..."it was an interesting time, it was kind of like the Wild West" 5mins30s - Nona Gaye & The Beautiful Experience 6mins30s - Finding all of the other Prince fans on the internet via online communities...and organising parties at the Berlin club …

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"It's amazing what you can do if you try..." - join us for part 2 of our interview with Dave Rusan, who made Prince's iconic white cloud guitar for the movie Purple Rain. 35:44

1+ y ago35:44

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Intro 1mins30s - Wishing he could have spoken to Prince during the making of his Cloud guitar, the instrument specs, and making something great instinctually. 3mins30s - Guitar specific questions for Dave on the Cloud guitar and how it was made - how much was stock, and what was bespoke? 5mins - Prince and his heavy strings, and Takumi the guitar t…

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Dave Rusan was a young guitar tech - who'd never made a guitar before...in 1983 Prince needed one for a new movie he was making. Join us for pt 1 as Dave auditions for Prince's band and feels exhilarated ... 37:12

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Intro 2mins - Growing up in Minneapolis and musical background 3mins15s - The Beatles, and early influences 4mins20s - First song Dave learned on the guitar, and favourite music 5mins30s - Father-son relationship and parental support for guitar playing and passions 7mins - Working in the local music store in MPLS, learning about the guitar as an in…

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"Fighting for the freedom he knew technology offered..." in part 2 of our interview with Jim Walsh he reflects on Prince's 'Days of Wild' in the 1990s, his last ever show...and missing a great artist. 37:02

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1mins30s - Prince's music in the 90s, albums Jim liked, plus bootleg tapes from '93/'94 - The Beautiful Experience and stripped back versions of Come and Endorphinemachine after hours in London. 3mins15s - Emancipation was a major artistic statement, but was it a seminal work? Plus liner notes for The Gold Experience (and not getting paid for it). …

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The Gold Experience: Jim Walsh got to know Prince in the 1990s, to the point where he was able to challenge the artist in open print. This is his story... 40:07

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Jim Walsh - journalist and author of Gold Experience: Following Prince in the '90s Intro 2mins - Were the 1990s Prince's 'punk period'? 5mins - Challenging Prince to be more vital! 8mins30s - the mad scientist out in Chanhassen, the feeling of greatness nearby 10mins - Going back to Paisley as a museum? Being in the building together... 11mins - th…

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Who was Prince really? In 1985 Neal Karlen interviewed the world's biggest - and most reclusive star. In the years that followed they developed an unlikely friendship. He tells us about the dilemmas of ... 53:02

2y ago53:02

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Author Neal Karlen, in conversation with Sam Bleazard. Introduction - New York Times, Rolling Stone magazine, author...friend? 1-3mins: "Please don't let my scoop go away!" - Memories from another lifetime...and the BBC Omnibus documentary 4mins ...time to stop writing - and talking about - Prince, wanting to be a fan again and not a critic... 7min…

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Scotland's pop, jazz and soul duo Hue and Cry talk about the inspiration of 'The Teacher' Prince. We also discuss the 1980s and masterpieces such as Parade and Sign 'O' The Times. Essential listening. 1:02:42

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INTRO With pianist Greg Kane 1min - "Prince is the teacher", and why the 1980s needs more respect. Funk as social commentary. 3min - Covering Sign 'O' The Times, audiophiles, working with jazz musicians and having no fear. 5mins30s - Seeing Prince after hours at the Garage in Glasgow. 7mins - Near misses with Wendy and Lisa, Bobby McFerrin and Pais…

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40 years ago - a man who would go on to become one of the biggest stars in the world, and one of its most respected musicians, was booed off the stage having been pelted with bottles and food from the ... 42:00

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INTRO 2mins - 'going to concerts all the time' in my teenage years 6mins - growing up in a family listening to a diverse and eclectic mix of music 9mins - going to the Coliseum to see USC football games 10mins30s - memories of the show and lasting impression of Prince that day. 'He blew me away...and definitely captured my imagination'. 11mins - a …

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Beverley Knight saves the best for last in the final episode of this revealing interview. In it she talks with genuine passion about some of the most magical moments spent with her idol Prince, discusses ... 39:35

3y ago39:35

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Part 3 of this interview features music from the Beverley Knight album Affirmation (released in June 2004), including short excerpts from Supasonic, Tea & Sympathy and No One Ever Loves In Vain. Music used by permission. Additional music - Signs - was written, arranged and produced by Gavin Calder. Queen of British Soul Beverley Knight, has been on…

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Beverley Knight tells Sam Bleazard about meeting Prince for the first time, the excitement of supporting him on his famous '21 nights' at London's 02 - and shares what it felt like to perform on the same ... 32:43

3y ago32:43

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Part 2 features music from the Beverley Knight album Affirmation (released in June 2004), including short excerpts from Come As You Are, Supasonic and Keep This Fire Burning. Music used by permission. Additional music - Signs - was written, arranged and produced by Gavin Calder. How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince... is produced a…

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Queen of British Soul Beverley Knight, has been one of the UK's most consistent artists for over two decades. She has had gold and platinum-selling albums, 14 Top 40 hits, sold-out tours, 3 MOBO Awards ... 45:32

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Listen in to our latest podcast to hear more about the career path of one of the UKs most loved artists and performers, Queen of UK Soul, Beverley Knight. How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince... is produced and arranged by Sam J. Bleazard - but couldn't exist without the fabulous contribution from all of our guests! The show also f…

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Ep6: Marking the publication of Duane Tudahl's latest book - in part 2 we discuss Prince's incredible work ethic, and how his songs acted as gifts and even conversation starters. We look at the challenges ... 31:02

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Duane Tudahl has spent his career working on TV series, but also producing numerous documentaries and music videos. He is a writer and researcher, who has contributed many articles for Uptown magazine – the key Prince fanzine – for 12 years, from 1991 to 2003. In recent years he received praise for his books documenting Prince’s studio sessions in …

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Episode 5: Author Duane Tudahl talks about writing the definitive account of Prince's Parade and Sign O The Times studio sessions. "Prince could release an album every year for 100 years...", he tells ... 33:35

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Duane Tudahl has spent his career working on TV series, but also producing numerous documentaries and music videos. He is a writer and researcher, who has contributed many articles for Uptown magazine – the key Prince fanzine – for 12 years, from 1991 to 2003. In recent years he received praise for his books documenting Prince’s studio sessions in …

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Episode 4: Oscar winning multi-instrumentalist Jon Batiste - talks about growing up in Louisiana, recent achievements including his involvement in the Disney Pixar film Soul, and the inspiration he drew ... 9:25

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Tune in to hear Sam Bleazard discussing early life, musical inspirations and movies, with recent Oscar winner Jon Batiste. Jon talks about New Orleans, representing New Orleans in the TV show Treme, collaborators on his latest album We Are, and the inspiration he drew from Prince early on in his career.How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of…

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Episode 3: BrownMark shares his favourite memories of Prince, the life lessons he taught him and he recalls their final conversation inside the Paisley Park studio complex. We discuss the legacy of Prince ... 31:51

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Summary: chapters and themes. PART 3 1min - Going back to a normal life and the 9-5...and why it was a good thing. 4mins30s - My favourite memories of Prince...'he was a whole different person when we played basketball...and he was such a fun person outside of the music'. 7mins - The lessons that Prince taught me, for life in general and for my car…

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Nik Lewis interviews National Championship Football and Track Star Chris Rainey 1:16:59

3+ y ago1:16:59

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I interview 2X Track First Team Track All American and CFL Standout Chris Rainey. This great journey takes us to his childhood and his best friend, to winning a National Football Championship, SEC Championship, and a National Track Championship. We talk about Aaron Hernandez and some of his other teammates at Florida. You have to listen to find out…

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Episode 2: Mark takes us inside the Purple Rain tour, the hysteria of the hit movie, choreography onstage with The Revolution and wardrobe arguments with the boss. We also get a unique insight into the ... 29:39

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Summary, themes and chapters 1mins - Memories of First Avenue and the debut performances of Purple Rain. 5mins - Choreographing Prince & The Revolution and the changing face of the band. 8mins - Movie premieres, wardrobe disagreements, concerts and 'craziness'. 11mins - Prince and poducer bands: Mazarati; The Time; Vanity 6 and The Family. 13mins30…

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I Interview my Idol and Former Pro Football Player Tacoma Fontaine 1:28:16

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I Interview Former Arena Football Player Tacoma Fontaine. We take a trip down memory lane, and he shares a story with me that I have never heard. That story created his mentality that became my mentality on the way he treats fans. We discuss Baseball, and his journey through football. With lots of shout outs to his former teammates and friends. Thi…

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Episode 1: Mark Brown made his debut gig at 19 years old supporting The Rolling Stones at the LA Coliseum in front of 90,000 people. Renamed BrownMark he was on bass when Purple Rain was played live for ... 29:37

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Chapters 1min - Meeting Prince for the first time. 2mins45s - Minneapolis clubs in the late 1970s. 5mins - Sharing the limelight with Prince and being a new face with a fanbase. 8mins - Roller skating at the lake with Prince and Vanity. 10mins45s - Prince's bass playing and musical influences. 15mins30 - Debut gig supporting The Rolling Stones, and…

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Nik Lewis Interviews 2011 CFL Defensive Player of the Year Jovon Johnson 1:06:43

3+ y ago1:06:43

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I interview the only DB in CFL history to win the Defensive MOP Award Jovon Johnson. Recently being named to the 2010-2019 All Decade team, Jovon shares his thoughts on his accomplishments. He also discusses his top 5 DBs, Toughest CFL WRs to cover, and his Top 3 Returners. He shares his journey that led him to the University of Iowa. His NFL Stop …

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Nik Lewis Interviews CEO of InvictaVR Jason Beres 1:05:59

3+ y ago1:05:59

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I interview InvictaVR CEO Jason Beres, and we have a great conversation about the VR Gaming world and creating VR experiences for Athletes, Law Enforcement, Military, and others to help deal with the emotional response to positive and negative events. This brain training tool will be a game changer in the VR world. We also talk about his 6 figure P…

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Nik Lewis Interviews Montreal Alouettes WR BJ Cunningham 1:11:44

3+ y ago1:11:44

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I interview Michigan State Record holding WR BJ Cunningham. Its a great conversation about his life that was built around competing. We discuss him traveling all over the world playing Soccer, and AAU Basketball. BJ shares stories from his past and his journey. Find out what other CFL Superstar WR was his fav growing up in Ohio. He is excited about…

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Nik Lewis Interviews Former Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year & Pro Football LB Shannon James 1:29:45

3+ y ago1:29:45

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I interview Former Stampeders teammate and 2X team defensive player of the year Shannon James. We talk about growing up in Connecticut, Almost going to the MLB, the disappointment from not getting drafted and how that played a factor in the rest of his pro football career. You will find out why his early success didn't turn into a 10+ year career. …

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LewLewLogic 2020 Sports Wrap Up Show 2:14:17

3+ y ago2:14:17

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This is a great conversation about a lot of the big sports events of 2020. We guide our way through 2020 and some of the biggest headlines that defined this year in sports. I was joined by Moe Khan (TSN Radio), Darren Dupont (CEO Dupont Media) and DeVone Claybrooks (former Super Bowl and Grey Cup Champion). This conversation is full of real talk an…

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Nik Lewis Interviews Former USA Today Business Writer and Author Del Jones 1:16:12

3+ y ago1:16:12

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I Interview the author of the book "At The Bat: The Strikeout That Shamed America" which GoodReads ranks the 13th best Baseball Novel of all time. Del Jones opens up about making the tough calls as a ref, and how he climbed the later so quickly from small town papers to USA Today. Its a great conversation on the MLB now recognizing the Negro League…

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Nik Lewis Interviews former NFL/CFL Speed WR Byron BK Williams 1:17:27

3+ y ago1:17:27

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I interview Texas Black Sports Hall of Famer Byron BK Williams. A great conversation on achieving, and the power of words. Byron has served as the President of the NFL Players Association, and holds a seat on the NFL Alumni Association Board overseeing the Dallas, Houston, Denver and San Diego Chapters. He has hosted Mini Football Camps for kids fo…

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Nik Lewis Interviews CFL Record Holder DB Chip Cox 1:35:54

3+ y ago1:35:54

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I interview Former Montreal Alouette 6X All Star Chip Cox. After 13 years in the CFL and now 2 years off, Chip is still wanting an opportunity to finish his career the way he wants. This is a great conversation because during his playing days Chip didn't do many interviews, and now I know why. He wanted to spend as much time with his family as he c…

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Nik Lewis Interviews Former CFL Superstar WR Ken-Yon Rambo 1:27:37

3+ y ago1:27:37

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I interview former NFL/CFL WR Ken-Yon Rambo about growing up in Cali and playing sports. We talk about how life has been through Covid and recent tragedies in our lives. Ken-Yon shares stories that has molded his live and continues to give back through coaching and mentoring others. He states how everything happens for a reason and how you have to …

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Nik Lewis Interviews Former WBO Light Middleweight Boxing Champion Bronco McKart 1:12:45

3+ y ago1:12:45

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I Interview former boxing champ Bronco McKart. This was definitely one of my favorite conversations. We discuss boxings past and present, and some of the greatest fighters to ever enter the squared circle. His amazing journey and sacrifice to get to the top of his division, his dedication to becoming a legend in the sport. He has a wealth of knowle…

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Nik Lewis interviews BC Lions Fullbacks David Mackie and Mario Villamizar 1:29:07

3+ y ago1:29:07

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I interview teammates David Mackie and Mario Villamizar, and its not often you get a chance to get the Fullback point of view. Drafted in back to back seasons and supporting each other every step of the way, its a special bond these 2 have. Not only are they great athletes but very entertaining off the field. We talk about them getting into footbal…

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Nik Lewis Interviews Former NCAA Slam Dunk Champ, and CFL Record Holder Byron Parker 1:24:43

4y ago1:24:43

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I interview the 2003 NCAA Slam Dunk Champion and NFL/CFL DB Byron Parker. We talk about Life during Covid, losing weight, and his journey from College Basketball Player to Pro Football All Star. This is a great conversation about the Presidential Election, state of the US, and sports. Our love for basketball, and how the older era teams would beat …

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Nik Lewis Interviews 4X CFLPA All Star Dante Marsh 1:26:42

4y ago1:26:42

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I interview 11 Year Pro Cornerback Dante Marsh. This was a great conversation about music, and football. One of the best parts of doing this podcast is sitting down with players that you respect but haven't ever sit down and had a conversation. Great stories are shared and I know you will enjoy this as much as I did. Enjoy --- Support this podcast:…

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Nik Lewis Interviews Mental Health Author Allan Kehler 1:36:38

4y ago1:36:38

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I interview Mental Health Author Allan Kehler. This is a great conversation about Mental Health and the effects that it has had on our lives. Allan shares stories of his past and his struggles and journey. We discuss topics in his book MENtal Health, and his other books he has written (Born Resilient, and Goodbye Stress, Hello Life). The first step…

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Nik Lewis Interviews Sask Hall of Fame Broadcaster and Host Rod Pedersen 1:16:10

4y ago1:16:10

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I Interview former Saskatchewan Rough Riders radio broadcaster Rod Pedersen. Definitely a conversation I didn't think I would be having a year ago, but life shows you that you never know. I am glad to now know Rod and hear his journey. His passion for sports, and his new passion to help others. Life is always a journey to become your best you and t…

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Nik Lewis Interviews TSN Reporter and Radio Host Moe Khan 1:12:15

4y ago1:12:15

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I interview TSN Radio Host Moe Khan. Its such a great interview about sports and sports during the pandemic. We talk CFL, NBA in the bubble, and Premier League Soccer. He pulls out his fav premier league soccer scarf, and tells the story about how they became his favorite team. We discuss his life, being South Asian and being involved in sports. He…

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Nik Lewis Interviews former CFL All Star DB Geoff Tisdale 1:40:28

4y ago1:40:28

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I Interview Geoff Tisdale former CFL All Star DB. We have a great conversation about growing up in Pacoima, California. What he has been up to since retiring from the CFL. Finding peace in the way his career ended and now sharing the knowledge of football and life with his son and the other young men he is coaches. There isn't a direct path to succ…

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Nik Lewis Interviews Former CFL and NFL DB Jykine Bradley 1:37:07

4y ago1:37:07

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I interview Jykine Bradley about his life growing up in Knoxville Tennessee. We discuss his college roommate and my Stampeders roommate Sulecio Sanford. Jykine shares his values to be a great player and great coach that he has utilized throughout his life. He has constantly surrounded himself by great people and he has a lot of knowledge to share. …

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Nik Lewis Interviews Former CFL/NFL DE and Buck Icon Founder James Cotton 1:08:22

4y ago1:08:22

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I interview Former Ohio State standout James Cotton. Tagged as the last player to sack Tom Brady at Michigan, he talks about his football career and the path to the CFL/NFL. Since his playing days he struggled to find his next passion and then he created Buck Icon to help players transition from sports. Not only the ones that played pro, the ones c…

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Nik Lewis Interviews 2X Grey Cup Champ and Current Sacramento Police Officer JR Ruffin 2:03:43

4y ago2:03:43

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I Interview 2X Grey Cup Champion DB and current Sacramento Police Officer JR Ruffin. This is one of the best conversations I have had, and we cover a lot of the current topics with BLM, Portland Protest, Police Brutality, and what we need to know. You will see his mentality and how he approaches his job as law enforcement. We talk about all the hur…

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Nik Lewis Interviews CFL All Star WR Ernest Jackson 1:36:45

4y ago1:36:45

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I interview Ernest Jackson about growing up in New York and playing football. We talk about his passion for art and which Looney Tunes Characters each member of our group is. He shares his journey from high school to Buffalo, to the CFL and winning the Grey Cup. His love for competition and his ability to overcome all the obstacles that came his wa…

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Nik Lewis Interviews 4X CFL All Star DB Ryan Phillips 1:34:55

4y ago1:34:55

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I Interview 4X CFL All-Star and 2X Grey Cup Champion Ryan Phillips. This was a really fun conversation about his life of growing up in Washington, His Journey to the CFL and now coaching DBs. He tells some great stories and we share many laughs in this episode. We talk about the chaos in Montreal in our final season. After a 13 year career with 47 …

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