The Handle

Colby Covington on Sacrifice, Success, & Having a Relentless Mindset

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:31:39 +0000

UFC star Colby Covington joins The Handle with The Professor and Leandro Thomas for a conversation about his life, his time fighting MMA and UFC, his relentless mindset, discipline, and performing under pressure.

Known as one of the most recognizable fighters in mixed martial arts, Colby shares his approach to competition, confidence, overcoming adversity, and the mindset required to compete among the world's elite. The conversation also explores motivation, resilience, and the sacrifices it takes to build a career in professional fighting.

If you're interested in UFC, MMA, sports psychology, personal development, or high-performance habits, this episode delivers valuable insight from one of the sport's most accomplished competitors.

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This episode was filmed on location at @courtsidebasketball in Miami FL.

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Godfrey Talks Comedy, Culture, and Impersonations

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:49:04 +0000

Sharp wit. Unfiltered perspective. Endless stories.

Comedy is more than making people laugh—it's about observation, timing, and fearlessly speaking your mind. This week on The Handle, The Professor and Leandro Thomas sit down with Godfrey for a conversation packed with humor, life lessons, and unforgettable moments.

From his rise in stand-up to navigating Hollywood, Godfrey opens up about perseverance, staying authentic, embracing controversy, and finding success by remaining true to himself. The result is an entertaining conversation filled with laughs, perspective, and surprising insight.

Whether you're a comedy fan or simply enjoy hearing great stories from people who've carved their own path, this episode delivers.

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LaVar Ball on Raising NBA Stars, Getting Leg Amputated, Michael Jordan’s Nike Earnings and BBB

Mon, 3 Aug 2026 14:21:23 +0000

Builder. Believer. Game changer. Love him or hate him, LaVar Ball has never been afraid to challenge the status quo. This week on The Handle, The Professor and Leandro Thomas sit down with one of basketball's most outspoken personalities to discuss family, business, leadership, and the confidence required to bet on yourself. LaVar reflects on building the Ball family brand, launching Big Baller Brand, raising elite athletes, and why he's always believed that thinking differently is the key to changing the game. It's a conversation about vision, conviction, and standing by your principles regardless of outside criticism. If you've ever wondered what it takes to dream bigger than everyone else, this episode is for you. New episodes drop bi-weekly. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss one. Watch. Listen. Get The Handle. 🏀 #TheHandlePodcast #LaVarBall #TheProfessor #Podcast #Basketball #BigBallerBrand #Leadership #SportsBusiness #Culture

Akon on His Return to Music and Building an Empire

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0000

Hitmaker. Mogul. Global icon. On this bonus episode on The Handle, The Professor sits down with Akon. Few artists have turned hit records into an empire the way Akon has, from dominating the charts to launching labels, discovering superstars, and building ventures that stretch far beyond music. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on the grind behind the glory, the risks that shaped him, and what motivates him today. Music, business, and mindset. - Akon delivers gems on them all! New episodes dropping bi-weekly, subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don't miss out! Watch. Listen. Get A Handle on it all! * This episode was filmed on location at Aura Sky Residences in NYC. #TheHandle #Akon #TheProfessor #Music #Culture #Podcast

Nicky Jam: From Rock Bottom to Global Icon

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 14:24:19 +0000

Reggaeton pioneer. Comeback story. Global icon. This week on The Handle, The Professor and Leandro Thomas sit down with Nicky Jam. From his early days in the genre to the fall, the rebuild, and the rise back to the top, Nicky has lived one of the most remarkable arcs in music. In this episode, he opens up about the journey — the setbacks that almost ended it, the mindset that brought him back, and what keeps him hungry now. Whether you came for the music, the culture, or the comeback, this one's got the handle. New episodes drop bi-weekly. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss one. Watch. Listen. Get The Handle. 🏀 -- This episode was filmed in Miami, FL at the Curtsied Basketball gym. Special thanks to ‪@courtsidebasketballleague7220‬ for the amazing facility-- #TheHandlePodcast #NickyJam #Reggaeton #TheProfessor #Podcast #MusicPodcast