Fadi is the most decorated basketball player to ever come out of the Middle East, but his accomplishments extend well beyond the court. Fadi is an entrepreneur, an activist, and a passionate family man--but like all successful people, his story is filled with adversity. Tune in for an insightful discussion between Fadi and the team.
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 🏀✨
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1824580/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p> 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 ... Show More
1h 7m
Jun 2022
Lee Ryan on Running as a Method of Grief
"For every success, there are 10 failures. And that's what people need to understand." Lee Ryan is a five-time Guinness World Record holder, the first known person to run from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, an endurance athlete, and Adidas Runners Community Lead in MENA. He is also a father ... Show More
32m 36s
Oct 16
Ralph Sampson: The NBA’s First Unicorn
Before Victor Wembanyama, there was Ralph Sampson, the original unicorn. One of the nation’s first super recruits, Sampson appeared on six Sports Illustrated covers in four years at the University of Virginia and once more as a member of the Houston Rockets. Matt and Stak sit dow ... Show More
1h 11m
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