Chris Platte Presents: Strictly Hip Hop & Strictly Hoop Talk

The first episode of a new hip hop podcast series by Conner Ennis of Kick Back Hip Hop and Chris Platte of Strictly Hip-Hop and Strictly Hoop Talk. This podcast will be a once a week hip hop podcast consisting of 3 segments. An interview of a person inside the hip hop industry (an artist, producer, music critic, other hip hop podcasters, etc.), a segment breaking down all the big news in hip hop that week, and the last segment is a fan mailbag where you the fans can submit any hip hop questions and we will answer them! This truly is a podcast where fans control and drive the content and success of the show! All this and more will be explained in this podcast. Since this is the first episode we also give the listeners a breif background of our involvement in the hip hop community and tackle the biggest news stories of the last week in the hip hop community. This weeks topics include a tribute to Tupac Shakur after last week's 21st anniversary of his passing, Nas celebrates his birthday and we discuss the statu

2017 NBA Central Division podcast:   Duncan Smith site expert for Piston Powered and contributor for Athletic Detroit.   This podcast is the third of 6 division preview podcasts to be released before the NBA season tips off. In each division my guests and I will recap every team's offseason, offer a little gambling advice on the Vegas over/unders and discuss the most important topics facing each team this season. Next up is the Central Division! Duncan Smith site expert for Piston Powered and contributor for Athletic Detroit makes his debut appearance on the show to break down the division he is most plugged in to. In this podcast we break down the curious case of the Detroit Pistons. Duncan and I break down how Detroit’s rotation might look, what to expect from Drummond and Stanley, and how it could all go bad again. For the Chicago Bulls we take a look at the roster filled with prospects and pick which most interest us as well as try to predict the state of the Bulls and how Chicago will rebuild going forwa

Atlantic Division Preview Hello everyone I am Chris Platte and welcome back to Strictly Hoop Talk! This podcast is the second of 6 division preview podcasts to be released before the NBA season tips off. In each division my guests and I will recap every team's offseason, offer a little gambling advice on the Vegas over/unders and discuss the most important topics facing each team this season. Next up is the Atlantic Division! Rob Lopez Chief Editor of Def Pen Sports and covers the New York Knicks returns to the show to break down the division he is most plugged in to. In this podcast we break down the Brooklyn Nets rebuild, talk about the young core of prospects and how this team should continue to build moving forward. Following the Nets we jump into the new darlings of the NBA the Philadelphia 76ers! (Trust the process!) Rob and I evaluate how this core can fit together moving forward and how good this team can be in the present. For the New York Knicks Rob and I dive deep on the Melo drama, their roster co

Noah Lofman joins the show for the first of 6 division preview podcasts to be released before the NBA season tips off. In each division my guests and I will recap every team's offseason, offer a little gambling advice on the Vegas over/unders and discuss the most important topics facing each team this season. First up is the Southwest divsion. In today's episode Noah Lofman and I discuss the state of the Dallas Mavericks, how high the stakes are in New Orleans, what the new look Memphis Grizzlies will be like, how good can the 3 headed moster of Harden/Paul/Dantoni be, and some criticism for San Antonio?   Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

in this solo podcast I review legendary hip hop journalist Rob Markman's debut project titled "Write To Dream."   Purchase or stream Write To Dream here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/write-to-dream/id1258363075   Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com   My podcasts are now officially sponsored by Antiforeverusa!!  Website: https://www.shopantiusa.com  Contact Antiforever on Twitter: @antiforeverusa My listeners get a special promo code! Use "Platte" to get 10% off your purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Ennis of KickBack Hip-Hop joins the show! In this podcast we review Vic Mensa's debut LP titled "The Autpbiography."  Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com       Guest: Connor Ennis   Find all of his content on Twitter: @kickbackhiphop My podcasts are now officially sponsored by Antiforeverusa!!  Website: https://www.shopantiusa.com  Contact Antiforever on Twitter: @antiforeverusa My listeners get a special promo code! Use "Platte" to get 10% off your purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Lopez of Def Pen Sports joins the podcast. In this episode Rob and I discuss Kyrie's trade request and possible landing destinations, Carmelo engaging in conversation with Knicks GM Scott Perry and what that means, and finally Doc Rivers decision to step down as GM of the LA Clippers.      Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com   Guests: Rob Lopez   Contact Rob Lopez: Rob.lopez@defpensports.com  Follow Rob on Twitter: @R0BaTO Check out his content for Def Pen Here: http://defpen.com/author/robert-lopez/     Listen to his podcast here: https://noahlofman.podbean.com/   I am proud to announce that my podcasts are now officially sponsored by Antiforeverusa!!  Website: https://www.shopantiusa.com  Use promo code "Platte" to recieve a discount on your purchase! Contact Antifor

Will Gill of the Hip Hop Reveiw Podcast returns to the show! In this episode we discuss something I brought up in a recent episode when debating where Kendrick Lamar ranks amongst the GOATS. In that discussion I started to think about if Kendrick Lamar could ever become the all time face of hip hop? What makes someone the all time face of hip hop? How many faces can there be? These are all the questions Will Gill and I tackle in this conversation.       Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2       Here is the podcast with Don I reference in this episode: https://chrispy1132.podbean.com/mf/play/mkw6vp/SHH_Is_Kendrick_Lamar_Already_Top_5_All_Time_Featuring_Noisey_Images_-_6_15_17_12_45_PM.mp3      Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com   Guest: Will Gill Twitter: @Iam_willgil Check Out Will Gill and Vonte the Pro's Hi

Alex Jacobson returns for a review of one of the hottest releases of the summer 2 Chainz's latest LP Pretty Girls Like Trap Music.        Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com       Guest: Alex Jacobson  Follow Alex on Instagram and Twitter: @shootalexander Check out his youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/ajacobsontv   My podcasts are now officially sponsored by Antiforeverusa!!  Website: https://www.shopantiusa.com  Contact Antiforever on Twitter: @antiforeverusa My listeners get a special promo code! Use "Platte" to get 10% off your purchase     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

my guests Kennith Inge and Q, members of my partner Dead End Sports podcast "Off Tha Bench" join the show for another deep dive on NBA free agency. Topics include Hayward's decision to go to the Celtics, we evaluate the Clippers rebuild, the warriors upgrading their bench and take a look at what free agents left are intriguing. A reminder that everyday of free agency I will be doing a Strictly Hoop Talk podcast so stay tuned for more content!    Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com   Guests: Ken and Q of Dead End Sports   Follow Ken Inge on Twitter: @Kennithbinge Follow Q on Twitter:@QGotNoRings Follow Dead End Sports on Twtiter: @DeadEndSports Check out Dead End Sports on their website:deadendsports.com       I am proud to announce that my podcasts are now officially spons

Kyle of 12Kyle Podcast and member of my partner Dead End Sports podcast "Off Tha Bench" joins the show. In this podcast is a massive deep dive on what has been a crazy opening weekend for NBA Free Agency. Topics include Paul George trade and what it could mean for the future, Blake Griffin's commitment to the Clippers, Warriors mainting their core, Wolves, Philly, Houston building their rosters, Millsap signing with Denver, The future of Otto Porter and a quick look at free agents left on the board. A reminder that everyday of free agency I will be doing a Strictly Hoop Talk podcast so stay tuned for more content!    Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com   Guests: Kyle of Dead End Sports    Follow Kyle on Twitter:@12kyle   Check out his podcast here: https://itun.es/us/RZVM_

Yesterday was not the start of NBA free agency but that did not stop the league from creating a firestorm of transactions. In this episode Rob Lopez cheif editor of Def Pen Sports returns to the show for a deep dive on the blockbuster Chris Paul trade, the impact it will have on Blake's decision, the Paul George sweepstakes and of course we take time to address the madness and chaos of the team he covers the New York Knicks on their departure from Phil Jackson.     Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com   Guests: Rob Lopez   Contact Rob Lopez: Rob.lopez@defpensports.com  Follow Rob on Twitter: @R0BaTO Check out his content for Def Pen Here: http://defpen.com/author/robert-lopez/     Listen to his podcast here: https://noahlofman.podbean.com/   I am proud to announce that my p

Connor Ennis of KickBack Hip-Hop makes his debut on the podcast! In this episode we review Big Boi's new Boomiverse LP. Big Boi is one half of the iconic hip hop duo Outkast and returns back to the hip hop scene with his 3rd solo studio album.    Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com       Guest: Connor Ennis   Find all of his content on Twitter: @kickbackhiphop My podcasts are now officially sponsored by Antiforeverusa!!  Website: https://www.shopantiusa.com  Contact Antiforever on Twitter: @antiforeverusa My listeners get a special promo code! Use "Platte" to get 10% off your purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chase Michaelson of Quick Slant joins the podcast to discuss a few of the most intriguing prospects as well as all the trades and madness outside of the draft.     Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com   Guest: Chase Michaelson   Contact Chase on Twitter: @Chasemarino13     I am proud to announce that my podcasts are now officially sponsored by Antiforeverusa!!  Website: https://www.shopantiusa.com  Use promo code "Platte" to recieve a discount on your purchase! Contact Antiforever on Twitter: @antiforeverusa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don AKA Nosiy Images makes his debut on the podcast. You might know Don from his fantastic hip hop breakdowns on his channel Noisy Images which features in-depth breakdowns on some of the biggest artists in the game from Kendrick to Kanye to Drake and many more. On today's episode Don and I have a discussion on the hottest topic in Hip-Hop; Is Kendrick Lamar already a top 5 hip-hop artist of all time? This is an excellent discussion and one you won't want to miss.   Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com       Guest: Don   Find Don on Twitter: @noisy_images   Find of his breakdown's here on his youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHeqpJWysWdIevel7_znyQ    My podcasts are now officially sponsored by Antiforeverusa!!  Website: https://www.shopantiusa.com  Contac

DISCLAIMER: When recording this podcast on a new software I experienced many problems and spent weeks searching for a solution. After solving the issue I still decided to upload this podcast because I loved the content in this episode so much. (A more in-depth explanation is offered in the podcast)    Once again I apologize for this,   Chris Platte  In this episode I have two guests and each take a deep dive on both teams entering the finals. For the first side of the podcast first time guest and Cheif Editor in the sports section of Def Pen Rob Lopez joins for in-depth look at the Golden State Warriors going into the series. On the other side of the podcast long time Strictly Hoop Talk fan favorite Noah Lofman joins for a deep dive on the defending champs Cleveland. Enjoy!   Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: c

Max Hauter joins to discuss the NBA Finals, potential adjustments and the future beyond the 2017 NBA Finals.    DISCLAIMER: I announced this in the begenning of the podcast but I currently have a great NBA Finals preview podcast that I am having issues editing so i apologize for the long delay but I will still upload it once the issue is resolved!    Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com   Guest: Max Hauter   Twitter:@Hauter2   I am proud to announce that my podcasts are now officially sponsored by Antiforeverusa!!  Website: https://www.shopantiusa.com  Use promo code "Platte" to recieve a discount on your purchase! Contact Antiforever on Twitter: @antiforeverusa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Jacobson makes his debut on the podcast for a review of Lil Yachty's debut LP titled "Teenage Emotions." Alex and I review the album plus discuss the future of Lil Yachty.       Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com       Guest: Alex Jacobson  Follow Alex on Instagram and Twitter: @shootalexander Check out his youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/ajacobsontv   My podcasts are now officially sponsored by Antiforeverusa!!  Website: https://www.shopantiusa.com  Contact Antiforever on Twitter: @antiforeverusa My listeners get a special promo code! Use "Platte" to get 10% off your purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the moment you have been waiting for; Max Hauter joins me for an in-depth NBA Finals Preview. In this podcast we break  down the Cavs and warriros keys to winning the series and give our official predictions. Please support the podcast!   Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com   Guest: Max Hauter   Twitter:@Hauter2   I am proud to announce that my podcasts are now officially sponsored by Antiforeverusa!!  Website: https://www.shopantiusa.com  Use promo code "Platte" to recieve a discount on your purchase! Contact Antiforever on Twitter: @antiforeverusa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Gill returns for a review of Logic's latest LP titled "Everybody."       Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com   Guest: Will Gill Twitter: @Iam_willgil Check Out Will Gill and Vonte the Pro's Hip-Hop Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-review-podcast/id1046288987?mt=2    My podcasts are now officially sponsored by Antiforeverusa!!  Website: https://www.shopantiusa.com  Contact Antiforever on Twitter: @antiforeverusa My listeners get a special promo code! Use "Platte" to get 10% off your purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices