Ball Vs Life

Ep. 80: That's right, ya boys, the BvL bros, after years apart linked up at the Happiest place on earth, Disneyland, and we got a picture to prove it! Tune in to hear our stories of how Thanksgiving went down... hill, JC's epic movie like incident on the drive down from the Bay to LA, our opinion on the new Avenger's Campus at Disney California Adventure, Star Wars Land at Disneyland, favorite eats at Disneyland and DCA overall, and of course our reunion. This podcast wouldn't be called Ball VS Life without talking BALL so we give the run down for the Suns Vs Warriors recent matchup X 2 and Lebron's false positive Covid conspiracy. Happy Holidays ya'll! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 79: Happy Thanksgiving Ya'll! Your boys are back at it, talking shop. How hard is it to cop a Nintendo Switch before the holidays? JC regales us with his target shopping story as a fellow shopper went all Beef Stew charging into the store. Of course that only means we had to break down what happened with the KING vs Beef Stew Round 1 and the suspensions that were handed down. Lastly with the Warriors STILL at the TOP of all the NBA, Jack begrudgingly gives JC the floor to bask in the glory yet again. This is all before more impending doom with Klay gearing up to make his triumphant return.  Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 78: It friggin happened, the Atlanta Braves beat all the odds and are WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! Guest and friend of the BvL program ,Josh Fu, ATL native and diehard/lifelong fan of all ATL sports, joins us to celebrate the epic run. He breaks down the emotional journey that culminated in his detailed experience at the championship parade celebration. Of course it is not a BvL episode without some basketball mixed in especially right after a Hawks VS Warriors matchup in which Curry dropped a 50 piece. Join the party and tune in!  Follow Josh Fu: Instagram and twitter- @mistahfu also @localadventurer  Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial  Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld  Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 77: The first week of the NBA season has already passed so BvL gets straight into breaking down the Warriors' California sweep beating Jack's beloved Lakers on opening day, as well as the Sac Kangz, and Clip city, leading up to a 4-0 record, best in the NBA! The Lakers on the other hand dropped their first 2, but won a thriller against the Spurs to pull to a 2-2 record. Tune in as we reflect on what this all means for both our respective teams and what to look forward to as the season progresses. We also share how both of us getting back onto the good ole hardwood for some hoops therapy has been. You don't want to miss out on the riveting stories we share, TRUST! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 76: The offseason is OVA and the BvL podcast is BACK with your homeboys Jack and JC. We dive straight into what the success of 'Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' and Squid Game has meant for the golden age of Asian representation in media. Let's keep that speeding train going. Of course we also go back to our roots and preview what we expect from our respective teams the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors as the season open in 7 freakin days. The Bay VERSUS LA hits yet again in an epic heated baseball rivalry with the LA Dodgers Vs the SF Giants. Who gonna get their heart broken? Tune in the find out the rollercoaster of emotions we are both on as the series will be determined soon. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 75: Will Manny Pacquiao Hang Up the Mitts? - Before the BvL takes a timeout for the offseason, Jack & JC talk about Manny's latest bout and his latest loss to Ugas - is this the end of the road for Manny? We also talk about the dog days of summer baseball with the Giants & Dodgers & close out the "season" with some big news on the hobby front - with Fanatics taking over the card game. See y'all next season! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslife Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 74: Charles of Dubnation (@alohacje) joins the BvL guys as they break down the NBA Draft & Free Agency - Lakers make a big splash signing Brodie - Russell Westbrook to team up with the OGs down in LA while the Warriors draft young bucks Jonathan Kuminga & Moses Moody to supplement their squad  + the prodigal son returns - Andre Igoudala is back! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow Charles on IG: alohacje Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 73: 2021 NBA Draft Preview - Warriors have 2 Lottery Picks in a Deep Draft - Is Golden State going to try and draft win-now player, highest ceiling prospect or trade the assets for a vet? Lakers are trying to stay competitive and who can they get in the first round to supplement the championship core - we break the NBA draft in this week's episode. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworldFollow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 72: For today's episode we bring back our resident Los Angeles Clippers expert, Leo C, to tell us about his near courtside experience for game 4 of the Clippers vs Suns WCF game. Tune in to hear about the memories of a lifetime that he was able to create. We also talk about what this season for the Clippers has meant and what the future holds as they now enter the offseason. Can the Clippers resign Kawhi, bring back this squad, and maintain their health to finally go head to head in a hallway series we all been waiting for against the Lakers? Lakers VS Clippers? Jack Vs Leo 2022! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social:  Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial  Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/  Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld  Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 71: We here at BvL are more than ecstatic to share in the excitement as our good friend Josh Fu, the ultimate hawksbro, is on cloud 9 as he explains the emotional high that the city of Atlanta has for their team right now as they are only 1 series away from the NBA FINALS. We break down how the Hawks got here on the shoulders of Ice Trae, Nate McMillan, and red velvet in an ALL OR NOTHING game 7 win against the Sixers. We also break down what to look forward in the next series they have against Giannis and his Bucks. Let's keep this Hawks train rolling baby! Follow Josh Fu: Instagram and twitter- @mistahfu also @localadventurer Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep .70: BvL, your boys Jack and JC, are back from hibernation! It took a minute but we are finally ready to talk about how the Lakers and Warriors flamed out and give our season wrap up for both teams. We also discuss all the other juicy playoff matchups left and give major shoutouts to BvL alums Hawksbro Josh F and Clippers diehard Leo C as their teams are still in the running. Tune in for some predictions. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 69: And the NBA Playoffs are back...fans rejoice as the marquee matchup between Steph Curry and LeBron James - the Golden State Warriors vs the Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled this week to vouch for key playoff positioning. How will the defending champs handle the battle-tested Warriors in this play-in game? Tune in to heard Laker die-hard Jack and Warrior OG JC break down the matchup. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 68: The San Francisco 49ers mortgaged their future by sending 3 1st round draft picks to the Dolphins to get the 3rd pick in this years NFL draft and picked up Trey Lance of North Dakota State. Was Lance worth the pick? Did the Niners pick the right QB from the lot that was available? Tune in to hear Jack be schooled by our awesome Bay Area sports correspondent Charles E with JC spitting takes left and right. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere Follow Charles: Instagram - @alohacje

Ep. 67: This week we welcome back the "only" Atlanta Hawks fan of the show we know, Josh Fu @mistafu, to talk about the hot streak the Hawks have been on ever since their coaching change. Is Hotlanta for real this year? Can Trae Young finally get his feet wet in the playoffs and start getting his just due as one of the premier point guards in the league? We can't talk Trae without talking Steph Curry. Is Steph a legitimate MVP candidate? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow Josh Fu: Instagram and twitter- @mistahfu also @localadventurer Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 66: Wiseman out for the season? Steph working thru a butt injury, 60 point loss , playoff contention?- sort thru the Golden State drama when Dubnation's finest - Charles - joins Jack & JC to break down the Warriors disappointing season. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere Follow Charles: Instagram - @alohacje

Ep. 65: BvL returns after a brief technical difficulty driven hiatus and bring in friend of the program David to talk Non Fungible Tokens and NBA TopShot & the guys give background on how and why they are doing all these NBA pack rips on the IGTV (hint: because it's so much darn fun) + Lakers post trade deadline update. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Watch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/ Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 64: After an unexpected hiatus - the boys are back recording after the latest Dubs + Lakeshow matchup - they break down what went right, wrong and down as the BvL guys settle back in the saddle. We also touch upon the recent rise of hate crimes affecting the Asian American community - elderly Asians are getting assaulted in broad daylight and Jeremy Lin is getting called "Coronavirus" during a game in the G League - weird times indeed. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 63: Join BvL brothers Jack and JC as we go back to our roots chopping it up old school style. One year after his tragic and shocking death that shook us to the core, we spend time remembering Kobe Bryant and the emotional fallout since that day. On top of that we reflect back on the shit year that was 2020 and how COVID has thrown a wrench into all our lives on every level. Thank you for listening to our time capsule. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 62: BvL breaks down the Warriors upset of the reigning champ Lakers on an MLK Day matchup - what went right and what went wrong for this measuring stick game for the Dubz. James Harden joins Kyrie and KD to form a super team with the Brooklyn Nets - will they dethrone the Lakers this season? Lastly, COVID 19 is ravaging some NBA rosters and prompting game postponments - will the season be able to survive if this continues? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep 61: "The past, present, and future is NOW" - Steph VS Trae - ATL Hawkeye guest Josh Fu @mistahfu joins BvL to talk shop. We break down what the Atlanta Hawks need to do to reach that next level after their hot start to the nba season. In the Bay Area, JC finally has something to cheer about with Steph's vintage performance dropping a 62 PIECE to remind the haters what he's all about. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow Josh Fu: Instagram and twitter- @mistahfu also @localadventurer Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere