Welcome to Sports-Ish with Elisa Hernandez. This week I talk about the return of the NFL, visiting Tampa Bay for NFL Kickoff and heading back to Dodger Stadium. Elisa talks about the ups and downs of working in the sports industry and finding stories. Make sure you don't miss this episode of Sports-Ish.

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Welcome to Sports-Ish with Elisa Hernandez. This week I'm joined by NFL Media analyst and 9-year NFL veteran Maurice Jones-Drew. The USC vs. UCLA rivalry never disappoints and MJD shares his favorite game vs. the Trojans and looks back on his college days at UCLA. He talks about why UCLA was the right fit for him and his breakout game with the Bruins. (7:12) With the NIL era here, MJD reveals what that would have meant to a young MJD and how this changes college football. He shares his experience at UCLA while being a student-athlete, and the business of college football. (15:45) We breakdown the struggles of athletes transitioning out of college, the sacrifices student-athletes make and handling the pressures they face. (23:23) MJD stresses the important of financial literacy for all students, and how the NIL era will force student-athletes to have to pay attention to their finances. He expresses the importance of understanding money, taxes and how this could lead to changes in the dynamic of a locker room. He shares what his big purchase was upon entering the NFL and sustaining his income while in the NFL to set him up post his football life. (30:50) We dive into his football career having played for the Oakland Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars. We talk about the Raiders move to Las Vegas, the fan bases he played in front of and how the fandom has now gone internationally. (40:57) Being successful in the media world, MJD shares how he was able to go seamlessly into the broadcasting world working for NFL Network, SiriusXM, Los Angeles Rams and MNF UK. MJD also reveals his rookie mistake in the media, and how his brand has grown internationally. (50:05) Indiana Jones-Drew joins the show, MJD’s alter ego, to talk about his love for traveling, and shares some of his favorite places he’s traveled. He also reveals which places are on his bucket list and how he was surprised to find football fans in Giza, Egypt. (58:49) We close out the show by MJD sharing the best advice he’s ever received and make sure to stay tuned for an exclusive track from an upcoming L.A. artist @tazonthebeatdoe! Don’t miss out!

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Welcome to Sports-Ish with Elisa Hernandez! Closing out Mamba Month I welcome a voice of Los Angeles coming over the PA systems at L.A. Sparks, South Bay Lakers and Los Angeles Lakers games Jason Baquero. We discuss our careers having worked for the Los Angeles Lakers, and how the 2020 season is the most memorable of our career. (6:50) We share how Kobe Bryant played a role in the 2020 Championship, and what Jason remembers the most from the Lakers championship run. I reflect on the Dodgers World Series run and how L.A. thrived off the two franchises bringing home back-to-back titles. (19:36) Jason shares his emotions about receiving a 2020 NBA Championship ring, and one of his most memorable Kobe Bryant games at Staples Center. He also reveals his favorite Lakers championship story. (28:05) Jason flashes back to his younger days and how he got his career started as a PA announcer in L.A. He also reveals how entering contest in San Diego ended up giving him his opportunity to work for the Lakers, which led to the South Bay Lakers, Sparks and LAFC. (44:00) We talk about the importance of practicing our crafts, knowing what your worth is and the hard decision to let things go. We also discuss the sacrifices we make to do the things we love. (59:00) I share two of my favorite Kobe Bryant quotes, the importance of Girl Dad's and close out the show paying tribute to Gianna Bryant. Don't miss out!

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Welcome to Sports-Ish with Elisa Hernandez. It is 8/24, Mamba Day and the day after the birthday of Los Angeles Lakers legend and Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant. In this episode Elisa pays tribute to the legend by sharing her favorite Kobe Bryant quotes, games and lessons she learned. Elisa was lucky enough to cover some of Bryant's career and attend his last game at Staples Center. Take a listen and don't miss out on this episode honoring the Black Mamba. Mamba Out.

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Welcome to Sports-Ish with Elisa Hernandez. Elisa opens the show congratulating Nate Burleson, JClark the Jumper and the U.S. Men’s Basketball team on their recent accomplishments. (3:03) She flashes back to her Los Angeles Lakers hosting days and (4:27) her literal run-in with New York Nets super star Kevin Durant, who at the time was with the Golden State Warriors. (8:27) Elisa reveals how Kevin Durant was her first 1-on-1 interview in the sports industry as a professional, and how interning for the WNBA L.A. Sparks made that happen. (17:33) She goes on to share one of her favorite stories while working for the L.A. Sparks involving some sour patch kids, and how she was able to network with colleagues she is still friends with. (22:24) She closes out the podcast sharing one of her favorite Kobe Bryant quotes and what it means to her. Don’t miss out stream now! And stay tuned for a new episode every Tuesday!

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Welcome to Sports-Ish with Elisa Hernandez. This week I'm joined by 2x-Emmy Winner and 11-year NFL veteran Nate Burleson. We go back into time and discuss Nate’s introduction to media working on the R&B podcast, and why music has played such a big role in his life. (6:47) We go into our admiration for battle rap, the URL and how freestyling has helped him on LIVE TV. (11:13) Nate discusses the lessons he learned while doing the R&B Podcast and his 11 years playing in the NFL. (21:03) Nate names his top 5 rappers in the industry, what his rap name would have been and goes on to reveal when he will drop his 1st album. (29:05) Nate reflects on missing out on awards including winning a Super Bowl and what it meant to win two Emmys. (36:00) Nate talks about how he almost passed on the opportunity to host Good Morning Football, what led to the decision to move his family to New York and the challenges he faced taking on that opportunity. (44:00) Nate discusses his rise in media, how he almost returned to CA, and how his family comes first. (49:34) Being a TV personality and entrepreneur, Nate talks how he prioritizes his mental health and balances work, family, and life. (52:38) I ask Nate what his most outrageous purchase was and what the “Athlete’s starter kit” is. He talks about his love for sneakers and the “holy grail” of his collection. (59:51) We discuss what’s next for Nate Burleson and if winning an Oscar could be in his future. (1:02) We wrap up talking toe-drag swag, best CB he’s ever faced and his Rookie Mistake in media. (1:09) Nate ends by sharing his favorite quote and drops the mic with a spoken word, a Sports-Ish exclusive. Don’t miss out!

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Welcome to Sports-Ish with Elisa Hernandez. Elisa talks about how an NFL internship led to landing a job at the NFL Network after graduating from USC, and how “Thank You” cards allowed her to move up once she returned. (9:51) She talks about how she started off on the NFL ticker and how she managed to take advantage of opportunities that landed her in the digital media department. (15:18) Elisa reveals how being at a crossroad led her to an opportunity to work for the Los Angeles Lakers as an in-arena host. (20:26) Upon being selected to be a part of LakersTV Elisa sheds light on the journey of balancing covering the NFL and NBA. She also talks about how she developed a new skillset when it comes to putting on a pregame show. (25:35) Elisa shares one of her favorite moments as the Lakers in-arena host, which involves the famous half-court shot. (29:50) Elisa reflects on the growing pains from working for the Los Angeles Lakers and why she didn’t come back for a second year. (33:48) She closes out the podcast with the lesson she took away from this opportunity and why taking risks is crucial when working in the sports industry.

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Welcome to Sports-Ish with Elisa Hernandez. This week I'm joined by former 2x All-American UCLA Track and Field star turned internationally known professional dunker Jonathan Clark aka JClarkTheJumper. We flashback to college days and how he went from a Track and Field star to a 9-5 job to professional dunking. (7:45) Clark also talks about how he lost his identity after failing to make the Olympics and finding his new passions in sports and life. (13:13) Aside from dunking, JClark breaks down how he also found happiness in teaching and passing on habits of being an athlete on to his students. He goes on to discuss how his social media fame got him the nickname of the “Slam Dunking Teacher”. (23:02) He talks about competing in the U.S. as well as internationally, the perks that come with being a pro dunker and how his wife, whom he met at UCLA, and son not only support but motivate him. (36:36) JClark reveals the meaning behind the acronym J.U.M.P.E.R., the #DotheIMPOSSIBLE movement and what his next goals are in dunking. JClark also discusses how he came back from what could have been a career-ending injury. (46:24) He tells how the mentality of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan influences him when he is competing and how that relentlessness has allowed him to brand himself as JClarkTheJumper across social media. (51:46) He breaks down how he created and accomplished the high jump dunk and how he comes up with his dunk ideas. (56:35) We wrap up the conversation by sharing our favorite quotes and close it out with a song from an L.A. artist @KBrownOfficial_ “City Celeb”. Listen to this dope conversation only on Sports-Ish.

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