Ball Vs Life

Ep. 60: BvL switches it up from our usual sports banter and brings our Bay Area homegirl Tina to talk about all things food and travel. We break down our Fried Chicken rankings, speculate where we wanna travel to once lockdowns are lifted & get schooled on San Francisco Bay Area food classics - you'd be surprised how quickly 50 mins goes by whenever you're talking food. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere Follow Tina: Instagram - @hangrynow

Ep. 59: Al from the underworld and the awesome VRTL Pros podcast shoots the breeze with Jack & JC - The guys talk about Target runs with Lolo to buy NBA Cards, the must order items when the 626 opens up their first Jollibee, and whether the Sacramento Kings have overtaken the Warriors in NorCal hoops supremacy? We know a GUY, Kyle Guy. Tune in to join in on the pandemonium. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow Al and Virtual Pros on Instagram - @VRTLPros also @card_pros Follow Al and Virtual Pros on Twitter -@VRTLPROS Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 58: 2020 NBA Free Agency & Draft Recap - Josh Fu and Charles rejoin an emotional JC & satisfied Jack to break down the wild start to the 2020-2021 NBA season - the guys discuss the Warriors draft + free agent signings and unpack the Hawks surprisingly aggressive offseason. Tune in to hear the wide range of emotions that were triggered as we look forward to the upcoming NBA season. 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. 57: OG Warrior Fan Charles joins BvL to preview the 2020 NBA Draft - Will the Warriors draft another superstar to their aging core or will they draft down to get more depth? The top prospects from the NBA draft feature some big names like LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman and Anthony Edwards - who are these guys and what do they bring to the table? Tune in as the new NBA season is finally underway with the NBA draft this week. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 56: "MAGA Out?, NBA IN" - NBA is Back this Christmas - JC and Jack discuss the short offseason from both sides of the spectrum the NBA Champion Lakers & the bottom-dwelling Warriors + the crazy US Elections Recap Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 55: "Misery loves company" w/ Josh Fu, ATL's finest talks through his sorrows as the Dodgers advance past the Braves to the World Series. BVL's JC and Josh Fu bond while eating ice cream over the failed seasons of their respective teams as Jack gets to bask in what potentially could be the YEAR for LA SPORTS! + Special blooper reel at the end. 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. 54: "For the A" VS "LA" special guest Josh Fu, ATL native and ATL sports diehard, hops on the BVL podcast to talk MLB playoffs- Braves vs The Doyers NLCS series. With game 4 about to be played and the series in the balance Josh explains what the Braves season has meant to him. Can David beat Goliath and find a way to make an improbable run to the pennant? Or will the LA Dodgers bully ball their way into the World Series and finally fulfill their destiny in breaking the 32 year drought? 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. 53: "Mamba on 3, Job Finished" Lakers are the 2019-2020 NBA Champs! Listen in to the RAW, EMOTIONAL, and TIPSY reaction from special guest Mike C and BVL host Jack to being bubble ball champs, while cohost JC drowns out his sorrows with ice cream. What a journey! In remembrance of Kobe Bean Bryant, forever a champion, this is the close to the 2019-2020 NBA season. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Please follow our socials if you want more BVL content and it would be much appreciated if you can take the time to rate, subscribe and review our podcast. It would mean the world to us for you to spread the word and help grow this podcast. LET'S GO! Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 52: NBA Finals Preview - The LA Lakers & Miami Heat are scheduled to match up for the first ever NBA Bubble Finals during the coronavirus pandemic. Tune in as JC and Jack give their thoughts about the matchup. JC can't hold back as he roots for The Heat and his boys Coach Spo, pride of the Philippines, and former NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala. It's the moment of truth and the most prime opportunity for the Lakeshow. Can they bring the chip home to honor the late great legend Kobe Bean Bryant and add to the legacy? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Please follow our socials if you want more BVL content and it would be much appreciated if you can take the time to rate, subscribe and review our podcast. It would mean the world to us for you to spread the word and help grow this podcast. LET'S GO! Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 51: "So what had happened was..." Our resident Clippers diehard/super fan Leo C joins BVL to give his most RAW and EMOTIONAL reaction and take on the epic meltdown and choke job of his beloved Los Angeles Clippers' team as they squandered a 3-1 series lead to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals. Tune in to hear who we think is to blame and what needs to happen for this squad next season. The battle for LA, dubbed the HALLWAY series, and the showdown between Jack and Leo, friends turned to foes (Lakers VS Clippers), is NOT happening, Did the Lakers dodge a huge bullet? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Please follow our socials if you want more BVL content and it would be much appreciated if you can take the time to rate, subscribe and review our podcast. It would mean the world to us for you to spread the word and help grow this podcast. LET'S GO! Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwa

Ep. 50: "It's a WRAP" w/ Lakers Fan David W. The Lakers make it to the WCF by bullying the diminutive Rockets + Are we going to see a Hallway Series w/ the Clippers? Not if the Nuggets have anything to say about it + Giannis unfollows Bucks - does this mean he's leaving Milwaukee for greener (or Blue & Gold) pastures? + NFL is Back - we talk JC's 49ers disappointing start to the 2020 season. For all your PPE needs please visit www.btb-sourcing.com. For our listeners enter the special code "BALLVSLIFE" for 50% off face masks on the site! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 49 - pL.A.yoff Ups & Downs - Lakeshow Die-hard Mike C. rejoins BvL to break down the Lakers 1st round series win & we look forward to the next round vs either the Rockets/Thunder + the guys pay tribute to the Chadwick Boseman aka Black Panther after learning of his tragic passing. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 48: For the first time ever BVL brings you a LIVE REACTION recording of the NBA Draft Lottery. What pick do the Warriors get? Tune in as we take the rollercoaster journey of cohost JC's Warrior squad as they find out what pick they select at for the 2020-2021 NBA draft. Will our boy have his soul crushed or will he be rejoicing? "May the odds ever be in your favor" - Hunger Games. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 47: NBA Bubble Ball Playoff Preview + Virtual Fan Experience: Clippers Super fan Leo rejoins BvL to share his experience watching a Clippers game as a virtual fan during the NBA Bubble restart. Listen in to hear about how he got dibs on this exclusive access. We also discuss a preview of the NBA playoffs - which teams are threats to the juggernaut teams of the Lakers and Clippers - are the Grizzlies a threat? Will the Spurs contend? Will Damian Lillard continue playing in Super Saiyan mode and propel the Blazers to the 8th seed? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 46: Al of VRTLPros rejoins BvL to discuss the sudden rage for nostalgia - NBA + Magic Cards - why are they back? - the guys discuss and flex their expertise on this old school hobby in this new school world. It wouldn't be an Al episode if we don't have fun breaking down the dysFUNction that is Sacramento Kings basketball - will they make a run in the NBA bubble league during this COVID 19 pandemic. Tune in! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow Al and Virtual Pros on Instagram - @VRTLPros Follow Al and Virtual Pros on Twitter -@VRTLPROS Check out Virtual Pros - linktr.ee/VRTLPROS Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 45: HS Teacher Marc drops by to school BvL on how social distance learning is from the teacher perspective - it's good to know the young bucks have passionate teachers like Marc keeping the educational system in check. Marc also shares his experience with online dating during the COVID19 pandemic - is it really a good time to meet partners during shelter-in-place & quarantine? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 44: Covid Reality Check - Like Water in our Elements - BvL shares stories about getting tested for Covid19, discusses JoKoy's showcasing of JC's motherland, Jack being light years ahead on the Bruce Lee tip with drinking his water and NBA Bubble ball preview. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 43: The NBA is BACK BABY!... maybe? BvL brings back special guest LA Clippers super fan/resident expert Leo Choi to discuss the potential return of the NBA and what it means for the Clippers VS Lakers rivalry. Tune in as we break down and dissect all the ins and outs of what the return of basketball will mean for all of us diehards. Who are the sleepers? Will there be more upsets than ever? Will the debate finally be settled for the best team in California? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 42: BvL regular Josh Fu @mistahfu joins the guys and begins the very difficult yet important conversation about the current state of affairs ignited by George Floyd's murder by the hands of police brutality. We acknowledge the racial injustice that has been embedded in prevailing US culture and unpack our respective experiences and perspectives as we try to find productive ways to improve upon what has shown to be a flawed system/culture. This is only the beginning of the conversation - and we hope to find our own paths towards effecting change towards a better society. Please consider donating to these organizations and causes in support for the Black Lives Matter movement: George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Minnesota Freedom Fund https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/ Campaign Zero https://www.joincampaignzero.org/solutions#solutionsoverview Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 NAACP Legal Defense Fund https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/685

Ep. 41: It's all in the family as JC's bro-in-law James aka DJ p01ntdex joins the guys to talk Sacramento Kings basketball, raising kids during the Covid-19 pandemic and commissioning a 20 years ongoing Fantasy Hoops league during a suspended NBA season. James regales us with candid perspectives on being a lifelong embattled Kings fan to adjusting to the new normal of telecommuting and figuring out a way to get some closure on his dynasty fantasy hoops league. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow James on IG: p01ntdex Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere