Episodes

  • Tom Crawford
    Apr 16 2026

    In episode thirteen of The Pickup Game, I speak with Tom Crawford, a British native of Norfolk and father of two. We discuss the accessibility of the game and how it places you just a handshake away from communities you might never otherwise reach.

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    26 mins
  • Neil Parchment
    Apr 9 2026

    In episode twelve of The Pickup Game, I sit down with Neil Parchment, a Jamaican New Yorker with three children. We speak about the tragic events of September 11, 2001, raising children, and speaking Patois.


    Spotify:


    https://open.spotify.com/show/3RtN1lMjkS6xsC8qwX33Dc


    Apple podcast:


    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pickup-game/id1871153963


    I Heart Radio:


    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-pickup-game-321512687/


    YouTube Music:


    https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEJRlTiTSIZQL6CSZzXIVepgZDZ35llQR


    Amazon Podcast:


    https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8f647d81-ba37-499d-9b13-e239ce7b6a8c/the-pickup-game

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    34 mins
  • Roland Lewis
    Apr 2 2026

    In episode eleven of The Pickup Game, I sit down with Roland Lewis, a nonprofit leader involved with Habitat for Humanity and the Waterfront Alliance. We talk about the agonizing love of teams, the wars that surround us, and how community and inclusivity hold everything together.


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    37 mins
  • Daryl Kessler
    Mar 26 2026

    In the tenth episode of The Pickup Game, I speak with Daryl Kessler. He is a sports fan, lover of the arts, and lawyer. We discuss the beauty of the game, the tragic loss of his teenage son Milo, and the power of community. We also discuss the upcoming World Cup and how it fits into current times.


    You can find the podcast Milo Time, hosted by Daryl Kessler and Lisa Cohen, on every platform. It is a heartwarming look at all things Milo loved.


    The music in this episode of The Pickup Game, Psiche by Tomas Kutavičius and The Queen Commanded by Kinan Azmeh.


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    35 mins
  • Remy Lupica
    Mar 19 2026

    In the ninth episode of The Pickup Game, I speak with Remy Lupica president of the Brooklyn Football Foundation. We discuss the rich history of football/soccer in Brooklyn, the fan experience, Major League Soccer (MLS), the United Soccer League (USL), the US Open Cup, and the upcoming World Cup. We also touch on the philosophy of Eric Cantona and playing with Fidel Castro. It's a rich insight into how the game was born and bred in the US.

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    32 mins
  • Jared Fontaine
    Mar 12 2026

    New episode dropping March 12th!


    In the eighth episode of The Pickup Game, I speak with Jared Fontaine @theideaofmachines , a lawyer and musician. We speak about growing up in the outskirts of Philadelphia, studying in Japan, working in Italy, and the importance of consuming time to feed the heart.


    Music in this podcast is Rāngr from @theideaofmachines 's album Rāngr.

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    32 mins
  • Sujay
    Mar 5 2026

    In our seventh episode of The Pickup Game, I speak with Sujay, an organizer of the pickup game and community leader. We speak about his upbringing in Hong Kong, identity, belonging, how we're perceived by others, and raising children in a diverse landscape.


    Music in this episode is “Calling” by Marija Rasa @em___er from her Album “Fog”.

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    25 mins
  • Ehi Uwa
    Feb 26 2026

    In the sixth episode of The Pickup Game, I'm speaking with Ehi Uwa, born in Brooklyn and raised Nigerian. We speak about blizzards, white flight, racism, getting a drink with Ian Wright, Zohran Mamdani's love for the game, and the global power of differences.

    Music used in this podcast is "Joromi" by Sir Victor Uwaifo.

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    33 mins