Million Dollars Worth of Game Podcast Notes

Jul 21, 2024

Million Dollars Worth of Game Podcast

Intro

  • Hosts: Unknown
  • Guests: Cam and Ma (from Harlem)

Funny Story: Basketball Dreams

  • Host's Question to Gill: Did you think you were going to the NBA or just playing ball?
    • Gill: Was serious about it.
  • Host: Thought Gill was just playing ball; mentions some Neighborhood D3 College
    • Mention of SAT scores and low expectations regarding academic performance
    • SATs score around 660 asked by host.
  • Gill: Claims offers from Georgetown, USC, etc.
  • Host Reflects: The preparation & struggles, ended up at Junior College but no SAT taken

Harlem Basketball Legends

  • Cam: Stopped playing basketball to analyze the game’s right way
  • Host Questions Harlem Legends: Rashid Wallace and neighborhood ballers’ aspirations
  • Discussion: Emotional investment in basketball and fighting in the 90s
  • All Thought They Were Going to NBA: Emotional attachment recognized later on

Neighborhood Ballers vs. Pros

  • Host: Respect for neighborhood ballers vs. actual pros
    • Shared stories with Rashid Wallace
    • Recalls Regie and 40 oz drinking days

Advertisement Segment

  • Sponsors: New Amsterdam Vodka, Miller High Life
    • Description and uses of vodka, promoting brand

The Greatest Harlem Players Discussion

  • Names Mentioned: Ali Mo, Sham God (and comparison)
    • Ali Mo deemed unbeatable, 6’8” guard, 'Magic Johnson 2.0'

Locker Room Stories

  • Rob Parks: A football player’s dad recalls days playing with Gill
  • Host & Co-host: Reminiscent of Legendary Coach Kenny Hamilton at Benjamin Franklin High School

Miscellaneous Topics

  • Hosts’ Humor: Mocks past high school experiences and how times have changed
    • Cam's Freshman Year: The struggle of getting into Franklin after getting kicked out from another school
    • Life Stories: The narrative of being left back and surviving in difficult environments

Commercial Breaks

  • New Amsterdam Vodka
  • Miller High Life

Noteworthy Harlem Rappers & Discussion on Impact

  • Cam’s Question: The top Harlem rappers; prompted varied responses
    • Big L discussed extensively
    • Made a point about lost potential due to an early demise
    • Mase considered the best by some from a lyrical and branding standpoint
    • Harlem’s Rappers: Mention of Kumo D, Doug E. Fresh, Rob Base, and new generations like A$AP Mob
  • Broader Hip Hop Discussions: Mase’s rise in real-time competition
  • Debates: Who’s more influential and impactful on the genre

Humor on Industry & Perception

  • Hosts Footage: Bragging about their relevance and interaction within their platforms
    • Several Narratives about old days, humorous take on misconceptions
  • Jab at Rivals: Generic references to being mocked by others (sometimes rivals)

Final Questions/Discussions

  • Hypothetical Questions: Engaging guests about their highest moments in their careers
  • Industry Advice: Emphasized on being known for work and value created
    • Mentorship and working with the right people
  • Acknowledge Differences in the Industry: Sports, entertainment, and evolving aspirations throughout careers
  • Cam’s Narration: Genuine life stories, humorous takes, and heartfelt responses about camaraderie and harsh realities