Elevated Game W/ G.Wayne

In this episode of Elevated Game with G Wayne, host G Wayne sits down with LeftHandDom for an in-depth conversation centered around basketball culture and legacy. Dom opens up about his upbringing and how the game shaped his journey, leading into his experiences with Ballislife and the broader basketball media world. The two dive into high-level hoops talk, including perspectives on Team USA, iconic moments in the sport, and the ne...

In this episode of Elevated Game with G Wayne, host G Wayne is joined by Tiffini Kristina and Jahna Maramba for a dynamic conversation that blends basketball, friendship, and purpose. The two share how their bond began at an open mic and evolved into hooping together, highlighting how their contrasting styles of play complement one another on the court. They break down competitive runs at LA Fitness, beating the guys one-on-one and...

In this reflective and grounded episode of Elevated Game with G-Wayne, G-Wayne sits down with Kori for an honest conversation about faith, discipline, personal growth, and staying locked in when the journey feels uncertain.

Kori shares insight into navigating life with intention, learning patience through adversity, and trusting God’s timing even when results aren’t immediate. The discussion highlights how focus, self-awareness, and...

In this legendary episode of Elevated Game with G-Wayne, G-Wayne sits down with Gary Payton, one of the most dominant defenders — and confident personalities — the NBA has ever seen. From trash talk to championships, legacy to mindset, GP delivers pure, unfiltered truth the entire way through.

Gary reflects on doing things “the second time around,” explaining how experience sharpens vision, confidence, and execution — whether it’s b...

G Wayne sits down with actor William Johnson—a vet with 20+ years in the game and dozens of projects—to talk about what it really takes to stay working in Hollywood.

In this episode, William breaks down:

• How he stays booked by following up with directors/producers and keeping relationships strong
• His mindset on set: show up on time, know your lines, stay positive, and stay out the way
• His film “30 Days Before Christmas”(now on stre...

G Wayne sits down with DJ Lady P for one of the realest conversations yet—about music, faith, and moving with integrity in industries that don’t always play fair.

From her early dreams to her journey into DJing, Lady P breaks down why your gifts make room for you, why she doesn’t compete with other women, and how she protects her peace while staying booked.

She also shares a powerful lesson from a major setback: an event deal that tu...

Former Broncos RB Kapri Bibbs pulls up on Elevated Game to talk Super Bowl energy, NFL pressure at 20 years old, and the mindset it takes to make it out — and stay solid. Real stories, real laughs, and real game.

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This episode feels like ESPN meets E! News — but with receipts, tequila at 11am, and an Oscars gifting lounge empire.

G Wayne sits down with Heather Mariana (yes… Mariana, not “Marinara sauce”) — a branding coach, event producer, and the woman behind some of the most talked-about Oscars & Emmys gifting lounges in Hollywood.

Heather breaks down the behind-the-scenes game:

• How she went from sponsor → producer and took over the Oscar...

This episode is pure chaos and it’s way funnier (and messier) than it sounds.

G Wayne sits down with God Carleon — actor, sketch comedian, host, rapper, all-around wildcard — and they finally clear up the internet madness: the Charleston White “stabbing” + boxing beef was supposed to be a scripted hoax… until it wasn’t.

- $5K+ to take a “knife” to the head (ketchup packet included)
- Mace hidden inside boxing gloves like Spider-Man te...

ESPN could NEVER air this uncut.

3-time NBA 3-Point Champ Craig Hodges pulls up to Elevated Game and turns a “basketball interview” into a full-on masterclass + conspiracy breakdown. He talks hand-checking, 30-day training camps, why today’s game is basically a 3-point workout, and why the “plumbers” talk is disrespectful.

Then it gets spicy: Hodges goes straight to the “hot seat” — Is the game rigged? Gambling lines on the screen, p...

G-Wayne sits down with actor, stand-up comic, and digital creator Malik Bazille for a hilarious, energetic, and game-filled conversation about the grind behind comedy, online fame, LA survival, and staying consistent long enough to win.

From Louisiana roots to Los Angeles growth, Malik opens up about starting stand-up in 2016, transitioning into sketch comedy, going viral, and why consistency is the real algorithm. He and Wayne dive...

On this episode of Elevated Game, G Wayne chops it up with hooper-turned-actor Kevin “Blake” Chandler-   From LA gym networking to big studio rooms, Kevin keeps it real about the grind, consistency, and why there’s no such thing as overnight success. Tap in with G Wayne and Kevin as they talk hoops, films, identity, and staying locked in on your purpose.    

Connect with Kevin "Blake" Chandler:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ke...

G Wayne sits down with actor, writer, and director Chico Bean for a fast-paced, hilarious 30-minute episode. Chico talks about starring in the new Impact Network series “Highly Favored,” playing a role literally based on his real life, creating his own pilot, and his past as a singer signed to Will Smith. The convo jumps from Hollywood stories to Apollo wins, stand-up comedy fears, and why one slaughterhouse video made him give up ...

On this episode of Elevated Game with G Wayne, we tap in with Big Kev, the quiet giant behind some of your favorite stars. Before he was a “big bad bodyguard” and head of private security, Big Kev was a case manager in Watts, working with real shooters, trying to change lives in a 2.5-mile radius where everybody shared the same 7-Eleven and Popeyes, killers, kids, and Kendrick Lamar included. Big Kev walks us through the origin sto...

Legendary producer Arthur Sarkissian the man behind the Rush Hour franchise, sits down with G-Wayne to reveal how the film really came together, why every studio turned it down, and what made Jackie Chan & Chris Tucker’s chemistry impossible to duplicate. From Hollywood politics to near-death moments, fashion industry beginnings, and legacy-level storytelling, Arthur drops game most people will never hear in a studio meeting.

Connec...

G-Wayne switches gears for a surprisingly insightful sit-down with Fred Hanassab, a Los Angeles–based personal injury attorney with over 20 years of courtroom and negotiation experience.

Attorney Fred Hanassab breaks down the real game behind accident cases, insurance companies, lawsuits, and why most people walk away with less than they deserve. From sleepless trial nights to million-dollar wins, Fred explains the legal world in a ...

Actor, creator, and all-around hustler Kris Lofton sits down with G-Wayne for one of the realest, funniest, and most inspiring conversations on the pod yet. Known for his breakout role as Jenard on Power Book IV: Force, Kris opens up about his journey from Chicago to Hollywood, the grind behind his success, and the unbelievable story of how he actually landed his Power role.

Actor Kris Lofton joins G-Wayne to talk about breaking int...

In this heartfelt, funny, and incredibly real conversation, G Wayne talks with actor, comedian, and rising content creator Juhahn Jones — one of the most naturally gifted entertainers in the new wave of social media comedy.

Comedian J Jones sits down with G-Wayne to talk about surviving the grind, turning real-life struggle into comedy, and what it really takes to stay consistent when nobody’s clapping yet. A raw, funny, and relatab...

In one of the funniest and most unfiltered episodes to date, G Wayne is joined by two of his co-stars, collaborators, and friends — comedian/actor Shanny 2Down and creator/podcaster Miss Holley (Max Holley).

What starts as jokes about abs, sugar daddies, and Hollywood struggles quickly shifts into deeper conversation about mental health, relationships, career discipline, and the realities of content creation in LA.

The trio dives int...