Ball Vs Life

Ep. 40: Josh Fu rejoins the guys to recap the epic Bulls/Jordan Documentary "The Last Dance" and break down their thoughts on this content that was sitting in the vault 20 years. Josh also shares his experiences in Atlanta during the Covid-19 lockdown - how different is it from the West Coast? Tune in to find out. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow Josh : Instagram - @mistahfu Instagram Photography - @joshinbnw YouTube - Search "Local Adventurer" Follow our Ball VS Life : Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 39: Renaissance man JinUk joins the pod for the first time and all kinds of random chit chat ensues. The guys discuss traveling to Korea and Japan before the Coronavirus pandemic was declared in the US, cooking and eating during this quarantine lifestyle, debate the ever so polarizing toilette etiquette discussion, and wrap up with speculation on how life will be after Covid 19 - will it ever be the same? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 38: Al of VRTL Pros Podcast rejoins the BvL! We chat about the Bulls Documentary - "The Last Dance" as it premieres. Al throws a scalding hot take on the MJ vs LeBron GOAT conversation and we break down Big Ed and Rose's "halik" moment on 90 Day Fiancee. Finally, listen in as we break down the crazy world of reselling online where the guys share their respective stories of selling goods on the web. 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. 37: BvL bros Jack and JC take on a lighter mood and discuss their entertainment options during this stay at home lifestyle. The guys discuss Netflix's reality hit "Tiger King", online dating during the pandemic, listening to JC's fruity-ass Spotify playlist featuring Katy Perry, Jack having a fresh haircut despite this pandemic (how?), and JC's #quaratinechic look. Randomness once again ensues for BvL. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired JC's Fruity Ass Playlist (it's actually a Dope Playlist) - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2mC80wpbLu0wWCBOEWsATR?si=WoTKcdSVSDO7UVqjJpZmEg Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 36: BvL hosts Jack and JC transmit from their respective bunkers in Norcal and SoCal - talking about the new normal in this COVID 19 reality. Jack discusses moving to another place/celebrating a birthday during the pandemic, and JC talks about childcare and all the respective stresses associated with trying to live as normal a life as possible during the coronavirus outbreak. Will we play hoops the same way ever again? Will life ever be the same again? The guys discuss. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 35 - BVL brings their good friend Al of VirtualPros (@VRTLPROS) back to discuss the Kings run at the 8th seed but the Coronavirus pandemic crashes everyone's party. They go all over the place talking about Al's power rankings of asian eats, Rudy Gobert, Harry Giles, social distancing strategies and finding a little bit of humor during these wild times. 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. 34: Bay Area (Blue) Ball - For this week's BvL episode - The Warriors blueballed the Bay with Steph's impending return being delayed + Is JC for real trying to hoop at every SF gym? The guys talk about @IndoorHoops and their "Ball for All" service to hoopers around the country. Jack Recaps the vibe of the Kobe Memorial event on 2/24 in LA as folks try to get some closure and finally the guys discuss the NBA Rookie of the Year race between Zion Williamson and Ja Morant. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Check out Indoor Hoops at www.indoorhoops.com to find a run in NY, CHI and SF IG: @indoorhoops Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 33: NBA All Star Weekend and Trade Deadline Craziness - the guys and pod regular Josh Fu talk about the most intense All Star Game in years, shocking Slam Dunk Contest results, Rising Stars and Three Point Contest Recap and we touch upon the NBA's active trade deadline. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow Josh Fu: Instagram and Twitter - @mistahfu Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 32: Super Bowl Hangover - The Kansas City Chiefs mount another unbelievable comeback to shock JC's San Francisco 49ers in an epic Super Bowl matchup. Jack tries to put some closure on the whole Kobe Bryant tragedy by discussing the Lakers official tribute to Kobe as they finally return to the court. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Jack and JC pay homage to Kobe.

Ep. 30: All Football this week as Jack and JC discuss the upcoming Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs as they recap the crazy games during the 2019/2020 NFL Playoffs + they breakdown the amazing Netflix documentary about Aaron Hernandez. Hut! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 29: Coming into 2020 with a walk through memory lane. Jack and JC discuss being hacked, reminisce about Y2K, compare Christmas and NY between then and now & Jack's upcoming lifestyle change. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep 28: BVL brings back YouTuber/Musician/Actor Josh Fu of The Fu Music and Local Adventurer to discuss the ugly basketball from both sides of the coast with the Hawks and Warriors. The guys go coast to coast with random musings regarding previously illegal distilled spirits all the way to back to the their love for fried poultry. Join us for a holiday episode of Ball vs Life. 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. 27: Jack and JC talk about the Thanksgiving Holiday and share Black Friday stories - did they participate this year? Jack braves the Chicken Sandwich Zombies at Popeyes Pre-Thanksgiving. JC gets kicked in the xxxx and hits the DL yet again. The guys go all over this random episode from Baby Yoda and Disney Plus to asking OG hoopers in their 50s how they keep playing - come thru and hang out with us! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 26: Hey Hey Hey - OG Clippers Fan Leo Rejoins the guys to talk about how Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have revitalized Steve Ballmer's Clippers in Los Angeles. Jack and JC share their sentiments about Pat Beverley's continuing histrionics - but would love to have them on their teams. The usual Warriors and Lakers slander continue whenever these old-school friends get together to rep their suqads. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 25: The guys talk about how the Lakers are just bullying the NBA with their bigs, how the Warriors are hitting whatever is lower than rock-bottom, Eric Paschall giving JC LeBron vibes, Jack and JC also discuss their understanding the point of load management being the OGs they are and a bonus tidbit where Jack schools the audience on the optimal amount of chews for a human being while eating food. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 24: We're Back!!! - Special Host Christine Chen - Christine from the Perfectly Imperfect Podcast/xoxoChristine pod talks to the guys about continuing Ball vs Life for season 2 - we talk boba, old man hoops games, Bruce Lee Mugs and Will Smith movies all recorded in a cornucopia of cuteness in Los Angeles. Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere Follow Christine's Instagram - @xoxochristine Christine's life coaching podcast: xoxo christine Christine and Regina's podcast: Perfectly Imperfect

Ep. 23: Season Finale - Ball vs Life Season Recap - Jack and JC talk about how the 1st season of BvL went - a little bit of storytelling and looking forward to which direction the pod will be going. Less Laker and Warrior talk and more just reminiscing about how the last 7 months have gone for the podcast. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 22: Kings of L.A. - Lakers VS Clippers - Both Los Angeles Teams have Reloaded in the 2019 Offseason - Which LA Team will have bragging rights into 2020? This week we feature our special guest Mike Chen - long-time Laker fan, avid golfer and Christine of xoxoChristine's brother - the Chen family are naturals on the microphone! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere

Ep. 21: Young Superteam? BvL welcomes Al of the Virtual Pros podcast and a Sacramento Kings blo -err - die hard :). Al, a podcast veteran, schools Jack and JC on everything about Sactowns newest "super team" with his signature razor sharp wit and insight. We talk with Al about the legendary Harry Giles mixtapes, his distaste for Laker and Warrior fans and the Kings chances in the gauntlet called the Western conference. Ball vs Life is inclusive of all California sports and we definitely want to show some love with our Northern California brethren in Sacramento. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworld Follow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere Follow Al's Podcast - Virtual Pros - http://vrtlpros.libsyn.com/ Virtual Pros: Instagram: @vrtlpros Virtual Pros: Twitter - https://twitter.com/vrtlpros Virtual Pros: Merch - https://vrtlpros.bigcartel.com/