On this episode of Take Your Shot, State Hornet editor in chief Jordan Parker and sports co-editor Brandon Bailey break down the latest in each NBA playoff series (spoiler: Jordan is extremely happy with how it is going!) including which team they think will be able to advance to the second round without their star.Stick around for their discussion about the lowest attendance at the Oakland Coliseum (2,703) since 1980 following the A’s firesale of star players after the lockout ended in March. Lastly, the two talk about the developing Deebo Samuel trade drama that sent shockwaves through NFL circles and where they see him ending up if he’s traded.Music: Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod
On this episode of Take Your Shot, Jordan and Brandon sit down to discuss the recent firing of former Lakers head coach Frank Vogel and their predictions on how each of the first round series of the NBA playoffs will play out– which includes Brandon betting Jordan the second case of Gatorade of the season that the Nets will reign supreme.Later, the co-hosts talk about the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s MLB debut and pay tribute to the legacy he left for Black athletes around the globe. Music: Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod
On this week’s episode of Take Your Shot, co-hosts Brandon Bailey and Jordan Parker recap the results of the March Madness tournament, then transition into their debate on the NBA MVP conversation, the NBA championship, and their dark horse teams before concluding with a discussion about the latest rule change in the NFL.Music: Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod
On the third episode of Take Your Shot, sports co-editor Brandon Bailey and Editor in Chief Jordan Parker break down a series of pro sports topics including the “un-retirement” of Tom Brady, NBA standings and the latest in NFL free agency.Brandon and Jordan are joined this week by State Hornet baseball beat writer Dylan McNeill who helps break down the latest news around the MLB and free agency thoughts. Later, they pick who they think is going to win March Madness in the NCAA. Music: Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod
On this episode of Take Your Shot, co-hosts Brandon and Jordan interview Sacramento Bee journalist Cameron Salerno about his path toward journalism, and how it all started. Following the interview, Brandon, Jordan, and Cameron debate multiple pro sports topics starting with a quick recap of the Super Bowl and the state of both teams involved moving forward, along with reactions to the Sacramento Kings blockbuster trade for Domantas Sabonis and their early NBA championship predictions.Music: Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4985-danger-stormLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
On the pilot episode of Take Your Shot, sports co-editor Brandon Bailey and Editor in Chief Jordan Parker break down a series of pro sports topics including the retirement of Tom Brady, Brian Flores’ accusations against the NFL and who they think is going to win the Super Bowl this Sunday.Brandon and Jordan are joined this week by State Hornet alumna and Above the Fold winner Brooke Uhlenhop who reflected on Jimmy Garoppolo’s career with the 49ers and their future with Trey Lance. Music: Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4985-danger-stormLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license