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Podcast hosted by Nabaté Isles checking in on retired, accomplished athletes.
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Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
The 44th edition of Whe're They At features 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist, 5-time Olympian and National Track and Field Hall of Famer, Gail Devers. Gail started running at age 15 at Sweetwater High School in San Diego (CA), as their stadium is now named after her. She went on to star as a sprinter at UCLA. After being diagnosed with Graves Disease, Gail persevered to become the most decorated American female track and field athlete of the 1990's. She is the last American woman to win the Olympic Gold Medal in the 100 meters (1992 and 1996) and she won her 3rd Olympic Gold medal in the 4x100 relay in 1996. She has competed in FIVE (5) Olympic Games (1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004) and was an 8-time medalist in the World Championships (spanning eight years). Gail was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2011. She also released an inspirational book entitled, 'Gail Devers My Life In Story: Stronger' in 2014. Now, she is coaching athletes and is spokeswoman for a couple of companies. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Gail on a plethora of topics including:
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
The 43rd edition of Whe're They At features Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations for the National Basketball Association and 2-time NBA All-Star, Kiki VanDeWeghe. He was a second generation NBA player as his father, Ernie had a 6-year career. Kiki starred within the rich tradition of UCLA Basketball as he led the Bruins to the 1980 NCAA Title game. He became a 2-time NBA All-Star, while being one of the most potent offensive players of the 1980's. He played 13 seasons in the league, 12 of those seasons, he was major contributor to playoff teams. Kiki proceeded to lead the front offices of the Denver Nuggets and New Jersey Nets. His vast career led him to where he's at now, overseeing the basketball operations for the National Basketball Association. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Kiki on a multitude of topics including:
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Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
The 42nd edition (Part 2 of 2) of Whe're They At features Oscar-winning film director and producer, Taylor Hackford. He is one of the prolific filmmakers over the past four decades. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, he started his career as a journalist and documentarian. Taylor won an Academy Award in 1978 for Best Live Action Short for his film, 'Teenage Father'. He proceeded to direct a myriad of memorable films like 'An Officer and a Gentleman', 'Against All Odds', 'Everybody's All-American', 'Dolores Claiborne', 'The Devil's Advocate', as well as the biopic about the musical and business genius Ray Charles called 'Ray', in which Taylor received an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. Also, he spearheaded documentaries on the legendary musician Chuck Berry ('Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll') & iconic boxer and activist Muhammad Ali ('When We Were Kings'). Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Taylor on a more engaging topics including:
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
The 42nd edition (Part 1 of 2) of Whe're They At features Oscar-winning film director and producer, Taylor Hackford. He is one of the prolific filmmakers over the past four decades. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, he started his career as a journalist and documentarian. Taylor won an Academy Award in 1978 for Best Live Action Short for his film, 'Teenage Father'. He proceeded to direct a myriad of memorable films like 'An Officer and a Gentleman', 'Against All Odds', 'Everybody's All-American', 'Dolores Claiborne', 'The Devil's Advocate', as well as the biopic about the musical and business genius Ray Charles called 'Ray', in which Taylor received an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. Also, he spearheaded documentaries on the legendary musician Chuck Berry ('Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll') & iconic boxer and activist Muhammad Ali ('When We Were Kings'). Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Taylor on a plethora of topics including:
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
The 41st edition of Whe're They At features Pro Football Hall of Famer, Marshall Faulk. Born and raised in New Orleans (LA), he had a distinguished high school career in football and track. Marshall starred at San Diego State University as a 3-time All-American Running Back. He was the #2 overall pick in the 1994 National Football League (NFL) Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year and becoming a star in the NFL. After 5 seasons with the Colts, he joined the St. Louis Rams and was one of the lead performers on 'The Greatest Show on Turf', winning Super Bowl (XXXIV) as well as the 2000 NFL Most Valuable Player and 3 NFL Offensive Player of the Year Awards. He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011. Currently, he is 5th in NFL History in career yards per scrimmage and 12th in rushing yards. He was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2017. Now, Marshall is now a major part of Virtuity Financial Partners, helping many people with financial planning and literacy. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Marshall on a cornucopia of topics including:
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
The 40th edition of Whe're They At features Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer and pioneer, Spencer Haywood. He was born and raised in poverty in Silver City, Mississippi and moved to Detroit, Michigan during his teenage years to become a star prep player. He won the Olympic gold medal in 1968 as part of the USA Men's Basketball team, while breaking US individual records in Points, Rebounds and Blocks. He became an All-American starring at the University of Detroit and dominating the American Basketball Association (ABA) becoming the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in 1970. He won a landmark Supreme Court case in 1971, allowing him to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA) without having to wait four years after high school. The 'Spencer Haywood Rule' has helped many young basketball prospects pursue early entry into the NBA. He was a 4-time NBA All-Star, 4-time All-NBA team member and NBA champion (w/1979-80 Los Angeles Lakers). Spencer was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. Now, he has done remarkable work through his Spencer Haywood Foundation and with the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA). A Jazz music aficionado, he is an on-air host on SiriusXM Real Jazz. Here is his website: https://spencerhaywoodrule.com/. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Spencer on a myriad of topics including:
Saturday Jan 30, 2021
Saturday Jan 30, 2021
The 39th edition of Whe're They At features 6-time Major League Baseball All-Star and 6-time World Series champion, Willie Randolph. He was born in South Carolina but raised in the tough area of Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City. After starring at Tilden High School, he made his major league debut at age 21 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The next year, he was traded to the New York Yankees, starting at 2nd Baseman and winning two World Series titles with them in the late 1970's. After 18 decorated years as a player, he went to become the 3rd base coach for the Yankees winning 4 more titles in late-1990's and the year 2000. He managed the New York Mets to relevance from 2005-08 and is now part of the coaching staff for the USA Baseball team looking to win Gold in the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Willie on a multitude of topics including:
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
The 38th edition of Whe're They At features longtime NBA team President of Basketball Operations and Executive, Donnie Walsh. He was a star player in the New York City area, graduating Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx. He went on to play with the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) Tarheels, under Hall of Fame coaches Frank McGuire and Dean Smith. After receiving a law degree at UNC, he joined Coach McGuire's coaching staff at the Univ. of South Carolina, then Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown's staff with the NBA's Denver Nuggets. After a brief head coaching stint with Denver, he was hired as General Manager for the Indiana Pacers in 1985. During his 22 seasons with the Pacers running their basketball operations, they made 19 playoff appearances, 6 Eastern Conference Finals and an NBA Finals appearance in 2000. Also, he turned around the New York Knicks organization, making them a playoff team when he was hired for the same role. Mr. Walsh recently retired as a team consultant for the Pacers, after over 60 years in basketball. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Donnie on a cornucopia of topics including:
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
The 37th edition of Whe're They At features one of the most prolific saxophonists in the music history, Branford Marsalis. Branford is the eldest sibling within the great families in music, The Marsalis family. He has been an innovative musician, composer, bandleader and educator for four decades, winning 3 Grammy awards. Branford has worked with a cornucopia of greats, such as Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Sting and The Grateful Dead, to name a few. He was the bandleader for 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' for two years and has recorded over 25 albums as a leader. He has written music for films as well, including the critically acclaimed, 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'. He has also been involved in music performances for the National Basketball Association & is a sports aficionado. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Branford on a plethora of topics including:
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
The 36th edition of Whe're They At features 1974 National League (MLB) Most Valuable Player and World Series Champion (w/1981 Los Angeles Dodgers), Steve Garvey. Steve was born in Tampa, Florida and lettered in Baseball AND Football at Michigan State University. He became a major part of the consistent winning of the Los Angeles Dodgers throughout the 1970's and early-1980's. During his illustrious career, he was a 10-time All-Star, winning 4 Gold Gloves (at 1st Base), and becoming the FIRST player at any position to have an ERRORLESS season in Major League Baseball History. He also won 2 National League Championship Series MVPs, in addition to his World Series title. He is the reigning National League "Iron Man" with 1,207 consecutive games played. During retirement, he's been a major success in marketing, corporate branding and television production as well. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Steve on a myriad of topics including: