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RJ Glasper — Control, Confidence, and the Overseas Grind | The Baseline Episode 35

14/12/2025

From the grind of college basketball to carving out his lane overseas, RJ Glasper’s journey is about patience, confidence, and learning how to control the game on your terms. In this episode, RJ breaks down what it really takes to earn every minute, from adjusting to new systems and cultures to knowing what is the best move for his career.
💬 What we get into:
– His path from the U.S. to playing overseas
– Adjusting to the physicality and pace of international basketball
– The mental side of being in a new environment
– Finding consistency, confidence, and growth away from home
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & more
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🔗 All links → linktr.ee/thebaseline.podcast

Image Credits: Shali Bernstein

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Lone Front

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot

11/12/2025

Join us as we welcome our first guests of the season – Moriyah Azulay and Ziv Yaar – the inspiring founders behind the NGO Lone Front.
Recognizing the need for women lone soldiers to be seen and heard, whether currently serving, in reserves, or navigating life after service, they set out to create a space for support, belonging, and empowerment.

Lone Front is a non-profit dedicated to amplifying the voices of female lone combat soldiers and those in meaningful service, providing both financial assistance and community connection.

Tune in to hear how this meaningful initiative came to life and where it’s headed next.

Image Credits: Yvonne Saba

Confidence in Uncertainty – Lessons from Robert Shemin

Against the Odds

11/12/2025

Robert Shemin, New York Times best-selling author and self-made millionaire, has spent decades teaching people how to succeed in business and life by embracing the unknown. In this episode, he shares powerful insights on building the confidence to step into uncertainty with clarity and courage. From real estate to resilience, Robert’s wisdom shows that mental toughness is not about avoiding risk—it’s about learning how to navigate it. A rare conversation with a world-class master of success and mindset.

Image Credits: doron maman

Melissa DiaWakana – Owning Her Game & Rising Fast | The Baseline Ep. 34

The Baseline

10/12/2025

From Africa to Paris to the international stage, Melissa Diabakana’s journey is all about resilience, identity, and owning what she can control. In this episode, Melissa opens up about the grind behind her growth, the mindset that keeps her steady, and what it really takes to carve out a lane in pro basketball.

💬 What we get into:
– Her path from French youth hoops to the pro scene
– Confidence, composure, and developing a coaching mindset
– The challenges of adapting to new countries & systems
– What she’s hungry for next and how she plans to get there

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & more.
📲 Follow us on Instagram @thebaseline.podcast
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🔗 All links → linktr.ee/thebaseline.podcast

Image Credits: Shali Bernstein

Season 2 – Ep1 New Season, Same Unhinged Energy

I Wish This Were Fictional

10/12/2025

Welcome to Season 2, the season absolutely no one asked for but we’re delivering anyway. We’re back — older, delulu-er, and with even more opinions no one requested. In this episode, we’re catching you up on our lives since Season 1 (spoiler: chaos), explaining the new direction of the podcast (yes, we’re officially yapping about pop culture now), and basically talking like we’re on FaceTime at 2 a.m. because… that’s our brand.
Expect TikTok drama, unserious commentary, and the same unfiltered energy that makes our parents deeply concerned.
Season 2 starts now. Buckle up — or don’t. We’re not your mom.

Image Credits: Yvonne Saba

EP 44

The Bridge

08/12/2025

The best in indie Arabic music from all over the Arab world!

Image Credits: Yvonne Saba

KT Season 2: Episode 49 – In My Feels

Kick-Tracks

07/12/2025

“This special episode of Kick-Tracks Season 2 features music that really gets me emotional/in my feelings. A spiritual sequel to episode 22 of S2, this music is slower, more intimate, and sets us up for next week’s hour as it will be the last ‘Kick-Tracks’. Hit the play button and enjoy!

p.s.
Every show after this show has been pre-recorded since early August, how many there are left is a mystery…

CLICK HERE for the playlist with all titles of songs and names of the artists featured can be accessed through the link or on Instagram (@kick_tracks)

CLICK HERE to access a full transcript of Episode 49

Image Credits: Poeme Yaaran

Josh Nzeakor – Power, Patience & Finding His Game Overseas | The Baseline Ep. 33

The Baseline

07/12/2025

From dominating the paint in college to carving out a steady, physical role overseas, Josh Nzeakor’s path is all about resilience, self-belief, and staying ready. In this episode, Josh opens up about the ups & downs of overseas, and how to build a long-term career abroad.
💬 What we get into:
– His journey across the USA and Europe to make it to Israel
– how he’s expanded his offensive toolkit
– Adjusting to new cultures, coaches, and expectations
– What keeps him motivated as he pushes for that next jump
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & more.
📲 Follow us on Instagram @thebaseline.podcast
❤️ Leave a review & tag us in your stories — we’ll repost you!
🔗 All links ➡️ linktr.ee/thebaseline.podcast

Image Credits: Shali Bernstein

Watch out, we’re back! Season 2 – Ep1

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot

04/12/2025

Welcome back to Confessions of Two Reformed Friyariot!
We took a little sabbatical, but we’re back and better than ever. You’re about to listen to two girls trying to navigate life as former lone soldiers and olot chadashot in Israel.
This season, we’re bringing you every angle and corner of our lives, sharing advice from our “friyar” days (that still sneak up on us sometimes), and talking honestly about the journey. We’ll have amazing guest speakers from the lone soldier and olim community, one of the most diverse and special worlds out there.
We’ve also decided to put a spotlight on womanhood this season, all the beauty, challenges, and chaos that come with being a woman in your 20s, especially while building a life in a foreign country that has become our home.

Image Credits: Yvonne Saba

Accelerating Mental Toughness with Gadi Bahat

Against the Odds

04/12/2025

As founder of the Leaders Organization at Ben Gurion University, Gadi Bahat helps students from all disciplines turn ideas into profitable startups. Drawing from his experience as a CEO and sales leader, he shows why execution alone isn’t enough—mental toughness is what sustains entrepreneurs through uncertainty and challenge. In this episode, Gadi unpacks the mindset, discipline, and resilience needed to thrive in the startup world. His insights are a roadmap for anyone ready to lead and build under pressure.

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