Wael Arakji is the Captain of the Lebanese basketball team and, still only 29, has already accomplished so much both on and off the court. His resume includes multiple World Cup appearances and local Lebanese championships, but his desire to build a successful life in business makes Wael so special. In this episode, Wael details his journey from a young hoop ... Show More
Jun 2025
Nour Hadid: Lebanon's Fastest Man Opens Up About the Long Run
Noor Hadid is 32 years old, a Lebanese sprinter, and still getting faster.In a sport built for youth and powered by infrastructure, Noor is pushing back against both—rebuilding his career in the U.S. after years of training in post-crisis Lebanon, where inflation destroyed his sa ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2025
Taekwondo, Tactics & Identity: Omar Ismail on the Art of the Fight
At just 19 years old, Omar Ismail has already competed on the biggest stage in the world—the Olympics. But for him, taekwondo isn’t just a sport. It’s purpose, discipline, and a way to carry the weight of Palestine with power and pride.In this episode of Beyond The Buzzer, we sit ... Show More
1h 17m
Jun 2025
Ed Lucas: From Loss to Light, On and Off the Court
In this uniquely raw and dynamic episode of Beyond The Buzzer, we sit down with Ed—on and off the basketball court—for a conversation that moves in every sense of the word.Ed opens up about his early days in the game, his battles with mental health, and the quiet but powerful jou ... Show More
1h 48m
Sep 2
Court Visionary – The Muslim Coach Cracking The Code In College Ball 🏀✨
Send us a text Breaking barriers and rewriting the playbook! In this episode, OZ Media spotlights the youngest Muslim head coach in college men’s basketball, Mo Bazzi, as well as his assistant Hassan Abaas, true court visionaries who are making waves both on and off the hardwood. ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2023
'Redefined: J.R. Smith': Growing Up in the Limelight, Getting a College Education, and Being in the NBA With J.R. Smith | Weekends With Wos
Wos is back this weekend with an incredible guest, two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith, to discuss his new four-part docuseries, 'Redefined: J.R. Smith,' which unravels the story of J.R.'s resilience. Throughout the podcast, the two discuss his early career and what it was like bein ... Show More
34m 17s
Mar 2024
Illinois Finest (Feat. Shaun Livingston)
Andre and Evan sit down with the incomparable Shaun Livingston, exploring his journey from Illinois to the bright lights of the NBA. During the episode, Shaun opens up about the pivotal moments that defined his career, from the decision to bypass college and enter the NBA draft, ... Show More
1h 32m
Feb 2022
369 - Ernie Francis, Jr.: Future Force
He's a racing champion, but until 2021, few knew of 24-year-old racing phenom Ernie Francis, Jr. This piqued the curiosity of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis who welcome him to the table to learn about a racer that industry insiders can't talk enough about.Francis broke ... Show More
1h 54m