Mamba Moments
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Mamba Moments is a podcast that celebrates the legacy and stories of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. This podcast features stories and interviews with journalists who covered Kobe, NBA teammates, players, fans inspired by Kobe, and more surprise guests. Although there is no affiliation, all proceeds I personally make will be donated to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation. Viewers and listeners are encouraged to donate to The Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation at https://www.mambaandmambacita.org. Remember to subscribe on the Podcast platform of your choice, leave a five-star review, and download each episode to raise as many funds as possible. If you want to see the video version for entertainment check out the Youtube Channel: Skyler T. Mamba Out, Mamba Forever
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Mamba Moments is a podcast that celebrates the legacy and stories of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. This podcast features stories and interviews with journalists who covered Kobe, NBA teammates, players, fans inspired by Kobe, and more surprise guests. Although there is no affiliation, all proceeds I personally make will be donated to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation. Viewers and listeners are encouraged to donate to The Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation at https://www.mambaandmambacita.org. Remember to subscribe on the Podcast platform of your choice, leave a five-star review, and download each episode to raise as many funds as possible. If you want to see the video version for entertainment check out the Youtube Channel: Skyler T. Mamba Out, Mamba Forever
Language:
English
Episodes
Mamba Moments Episode 18 - Elisa Hernandez, Host of Sports-Ish on Bleav, Former Lakers Arena Host and Journalist
7/30/2021
On this episode of Mamba Moments I interview Elisa Hernandez, host of Sports-Ish on Bleav, Former Lakers arena host and journalist as well as a Field Producer for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Spectrum Sportsnet. Hernandez has had a phenomenal and inspiring career as a sports journalist that Kobe was a large part of as she went from covering him to getting to see him in person as a fan as one of the most passionate guests yet. Hernandez shares some incredible personal stories with Kobe as we...
Duration:00:35:47
Mamba Moments Episode 17 - Arash Markazi, Legendary Sports Journalist formerly of ESPN, Sports Illustrated and LA Times and Host of The Arash Markzi Show on Bleav
7/6/2021
On this episode of Mamba Moments I interview Arash Markazi, a legendary sports journalist who currently hosts the Arash Markazi show on Bleav and the Mightier 1090, having also written for ESPN, Sports Illustrated and the L.A. Times, where he conducted Kobe's final interview with the Times. Arash had a truly special relationship with Kobe as we dive into that final interview, how Kobe played a role in inspiring him to lose 130 pounds, why him and Kobe had such an endearing relationship. We...
Duration:00:30:43
Mamba Moments Episode 16 - Lindsay Gottlieb, NCAA Head Coach and Former Assistant NBA Coach
6/28/2021
Kobe's passion and ambassadorship for women's basketball was no secret and on this episode I interview Lindsay Gottlieb, one of the most qualified experts possible as the former assistant coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers (the only female NCAA coach to ever be hired as an NBA assistant coach) and current head coach of the USC women's basketball team, to discuss all aspects of Kobe's passion for the women's game and how we can better support and cover it. She tells some brand new Kobe stories,...
Duration:00:18:48
Mamba Moments Episode 15 - Ron Gutterman, Lakers Nation Staff Writer/Podcaster Ron Gutterman
6/21/2021
On this episode of Mamba Moments I interview co-worker and friend Ron Gutterman, staff writer and podcaster from from Lakers Nation, as we both wrote articles reflecting on various aspects of the anniversary of the Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics game 7 matchup for Kobe's final NBA championship. Ron shares insight on all aspects of the game, its impact on Kobe's legacy, hypothetically if Kobe had won or even faced LeBron in the finals. We also discuss how current Celtic Jayson Tatum is the...
Duration:00:21:06
Mamba Moments Episode 14 - Trevor Lane, Lakers Nation Senior Writer & Host
6/14/2021
On this episode of Mamba Moments I interview co-worker and friend Trevor Lane from Lakers Nation! Trevor has been the face of Lakers nation since Kobe retired and grew up a die-hard fan of the purple and gold. Trevor shares a phenomenal story about Andrew D. Bernstein along with how Kobe directly impacted Lakers Nation. All the proceeds I personally make from every single download will go towards the Mamba and Mambacita Foundation. Mamba Out. Mamba Forever. Listeners are also encouraged to...
Duration:00:17:01
Mamba Moments Episode 13 - Lakers Nation Staff Writer/Podcaster Matt Peralta
6/7/2021
On this episode of Mamba Moments I interview co-worker and friend Matthew Peralta from Lakers Nation as I was just announced as their newest staff writer/podcaster as well! Matt shares incredible stories about how Kobe personally impacted his life and uses his Lakers expertise to reflect on some of Kobe's greatest moments and which current Laker reminds him most of the Black Mamba himself. All the proceeds I personally make from every single download will go towards the Mamba and Mambacita...
Duration:00:22:50
Mamba Moments Episode 12 - Roy Firestone, A GOAT Interviewer
5/31/2021
This episode of Mamba Moments features Roy Firestone, a man who was referred to by Sports Illustrated as, "The best interviewer in the business," having conducted over 5,000 interviews with individuals such as Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Tom Brady and Muhammad Ali. Roy shares some amazing new Kobe stories such as Kobe's budding curiosity when lightning struck as Roy conducted Kobe's first-ever interview in Los Angeles. Roy was so deeply impacted by Kobe that he adopted a dog and named him...
Duration:00:40:11
Mamba Moments Episode 11 - Joey Ramirez, Lakers Digital Content Manager
5/24/2021
On this episode of Mamba Moments we have Joey Ramirez, Lakers Digital Content Manager. Joey shares a rare Kobe story about his ping-pong match with Lakers reporter Mike Trudell on thanksgiving as well as the untold aftermath. Joey also shares insight into what it's like working for the Lakers, how Kobe directly impacted his career and what it was like to receive a ring for the 2020 championship ring. All the proceeds I personally make from every single download will go towards the Mamba and...
Duration:00:33:16
Mamba Moments Episode 10 - Nick Hamilton and Michael Duarte Bleav in Lakers Crossover Interview Part 2
5/14/2021
On this episode of Mamba Moments we have Michael Duarte and Nick Hamilton, who had me on their podcast Bleav in Lakers to complete the Bleav crossover. Michael Duarte is a Sports writer, columnist and reporter for NBC Los Angeles and Nick Hamilton, who is a sports/media personality with his own media conglomerate NiteCast Media. We discuss which musician Kobe is most similar to, which current player is most similar to Kobe and how Kobe impacted Michael and Nick's career. Both grew up in L.A....
Duration:00:29:23
Mamba Moments Episode 9 - Nick Hamilton and Michael Duarte Bleav in Lakers Crossover Interview Part 1
4/30/2021
On this episode of Mamba Moments we have Michael Duarte and Nick Hamilton, who had me on their podcast Bleav in Lakers to complete the Bleav crossover. Michael Duarte is a Sports writer, columnist and reporter for NBC Los Angeles, who shares arguably my favourite Kobe story ever and Nick Hamilton, who is a sports/media personality with his own media conglomerate NiteCast Media, who was also shares his story being one of the last people to interview Kobe Bryant. Both grew up in L.A. and share...
Duration:00:23:28
Mamba Moments Episode 8 - Josh Powell, two-time Lakers Champion with Kobe
4/19/2021
On this episode of Mamba Moments we have our first former Kobe Bryant teammate in two-time Lakers champion Josh Powell. Josh was very close with Kobe and shares incredible insight into who Kobe was off the court with new stories, how this bond formed and the most important lesson he learned from Kobe. This is also the first episode where all the proceeds I personally make from every single download will go towards the Mamba and Mambacita Foundation. Mamba Out. Mamba Forever. Listeners are...
Duration:00:24:55
Mamba Moments Episode 7 - A Very Special Episode with Big Announcements
4/12/2021
For my idea of Mamba Moments and sharing my love of Kobe to get picked up by Bleav has been incredible. However, I have a long career ahead of me and after my childhood hero's life was cut tragically short I have decided to announce in this episode that any and all profits I make will be donated to the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. I am also thinking of writing a book featuring these stories, the stories from Episode 1, the story of this podcast and many more entitled, "Mamba Moments:...
Duration:00:20:38
Mamba Moments Episode 6 - Kamenetzky Brothers Part 2
4/5/2021
Welcome back to Part two of my interview with the legendary Kamenetzky brothers, who covered Kobe for years, with Mamba Moments on the Bleav Podcast Network! Tune in for more great stories about their favourite moments interviewing Kobe and hilarious insights about Kobe's Muse Cage TV special and the infamous, "white suit," photo shoot. Andy and Brian Kamenetzky can be found @kambrothers on twitter, as contributors to The Athletic, hosting their Land O' Lakers podcast on Bleav and hosting...
Duration:00:22:13
Mamba Moments Episode 5 - Kamenetzky Brothers Part 1
3/29/2021
Welcome to the first Mamba Moments on the Bleav Podcast Network! This episode features part one of an interview with the legendary Kamenetzky Brothers, who covered Kobe for years. Tune in for some great stories and insights about the lengths Kobe's fans went to defend him and why Kobe meant so much to so many. Andy and Brian Kamenetzky can be found @kambrothers on twitter, as contributors to The Athletic, hosting their Land O' Lakers podcast on Bleav and hosting the Late Night Happy Hour!...
Duration:00:20:48
Mamba Moments Episode 4 - Mark Medina
3/21/2021
In this episode of Mamba Moments I interview Mark Medina, who conducted Kobe Bryant's final interview and covered Kobe's Final years! Mark shares some excellent Kobe insights and elaborates and some stories about Kobe in high school from that final interview. Mark is currently an NBA reporter with USA Today. You can find him on instagram @medinasyracuse and on twitter @MarkG_Medina. Tune in next week for a special announcement about the future of this podcast. You can subscribe on your...
Duration:00:21:23
Mamba Moments Episode 3 - Cabbie Richards Interview Part 2
1/12/2021
In this episode of Mamba Moments I interview Cabbie Richards, one of the greatest Kobe interviewers ever, in part 2 of our Mamba Moments Interview! Cabbie brings his passion, expertise and enthusiasm to share inside and never-before-heard stories on his relationship with Kobe. Cabbie is currently with Bleacher Report and formerly with TSN. You can find him on instagram @therealcabbie and on twitter @cabbie. Tune in next week for part two where Cabbie shares a cool story about his interview...
Duration:00:21:29
Mamba Moments Episode 2 - Cabbie Richards Interview Part 1
12/21/2020
In this episode of Mamba Moments I interview Cabbie Richards, one of the greatest Kobe interviewers ever! Cabbie brings his passion, expertise and enthusiasm to share inside and never-before-heard stories on his relationship with Kobe. Cabbie is currently with Bleacher Report and formerly with TSN. You can find him on instagram @therealcabbie and on twitter @cabbie. Tune in next week for part two where Cabbie shares a cool story about his interview with Kobe and LeBron. You can subscribe on...
Duration:00:23:02
Mamba Moments Episode 1 - My Mamba Moment: Attending Kobe's 60-Point Finale From Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
12/2/2020
For the first episode I will share my unique story of flying from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Kobe's final game the day after I finished my business degree. It wasn't just the game that was exciting, but the pseudo-theme park outside of Staples Center, fans from across the world and the energy in the arena. I watched every game of Kobe's final season and followed Kobe's entire life and career. I even googled his name everyday to remain updated on all Kobe stories. You will find a unique,...
Duration:00:27:41