Desmond Powell was the kid with the grandest NBA dreams and in 2017 he developed a similar obsession with Hip-Hop. Born in '98 with a soul that seems older, he knew basketball and Hip-Hop have went hand-in-hand for years, but realized that there has never been a platform that combined both simultaneously, so he decided to create it. With its name inspired by the famous Lord Finesse song, this podcast is for you: the basketball junkie AND Hip-Hop head. The goal is simple: Desmond wants you to remember why you loved both in the first place and more importantly, realize that Hip 2 Da Games is not just a podcast, it's a lifestyle.
Hip 2 Da Games
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136 episodes
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Desmond Powell was the kid with the grandest NBA dreams and in 2017 he developed a similar obsession with Hip-Hop. Born in '98 with a soul that seems older, he knew basketball and Hip-Hop have went hand-in-hand for years, but realized that there has never been a platform that combined both simultaneously, so he decided to create it. With its name inspired by the famous Lord Finesse song, this podcast is for you: the basketball junkie AND Hip-Hop head. The goal is simple: Desmond wants you to remember why you loved both in the first place and more importantly, realize that Hip 2 Da Games is not just a podcast, it's a lifestyle.
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Recent Episodes
January 27, 2026
Not Goodbye, But See You Later
In a special edition of Hip 2 Da Games, Desmond announces a pivot in his podcast journey and introduces the all-new NBA centric show that he will focus on moving forward: The Mid-Post. In this brief episode, Dez shares his reasons for the change and what to expect from him in the future (P.S. Hip 2 Da Games isn't going anywhere!).<br /><br />THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING H2DG! FOLLOW @MIDPOSTPOD FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER! - Dez<br /><br /><b>Follow The Mid-Post Podcast:</b><br />https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/<br />https://x.com/midpostpod<br /><br /><b>Keep up with all things Hip 2 Da Games:</b><br />https://instagram.com/hip2dagames?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=<br />https://x.com/hip2dagames<br />https://www.tiktok.com/@hip2dagames?_t=8bPuRJ7I4Bm&_r=1<br /><br /><b>Connect with Desmond:</b><br />https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg=<br />https://x.com/desmondpowell_<br /><br /><b>REPRESENT THE H2DG LIFESTYLE!</b> https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com/hip+2+da+games+alternate+logo?idea=631a866ea7e9275a6f9af96c&color=black<br /><br /><b>Desmond's YouTube Channel</b> (Not to be confused with H2DG itself):<br />https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DG<br /><br />Follow 19 Media Group:<br /><br />Twitter: @19MGroup<br />Instagram: 19mediagroup<br />https://www.19MediaGroup.com<br /><br />Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup<br /><br />Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)! https://bit.ly/19Guest<br />
January 20, 2026
NBA All-Star 2026: LeBron's Starter SNUB, Two Raptors Better Than One, and the WILD West
Today, Desmond shares his selections for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game! He evaluates how accurate his East & West starters were compared to the NBA's official announcement and reveals his preferences for the reserves. From LeBron James' starter snub, to whether or not the Raptors deserve two All-Stars, and the hefty amount of Western Conference players deserving a spot on the reserves, Dez offers his analysis ahead of next month's Sunday Showcase.<br /><br />Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thank you for all the support! - Dez<br /><br /><b>Keep up with all things Hip 2 Da Games:</b><br />https://instagram.com/hip2dagames?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=<br />https://x.com/hip2dagames<br />https://www.tiktok.com/@hip2dagames?_t=8bPuRJ7I4Bm&_r=1<br /><br /><b>Connect with Desmond:</b><br />https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg=<br />https://x.com/desmondpowell_<br /><br /><b>REPRESENT THE H2DG LIFESTYLE!</b> https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com/hip+2+da+games+alternate+logo?idea=631a866ea7e9275a6f9af96c&color=black<br /><br /><b>Desmond's YouTube Channel</b> (Not to be confused with H2DG itself):<br />https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DG<br /><br />Follow 19 Media Group:<br /><br />Twitter: @19MGroup<br />Instagram: 19mediagroup<br />https://www.19MediaGroup.com<br /><br />Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup<br /><br />Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)! https://bit.ly/19Guest<br />
January 13, 2026
How Trae Young Helps the Wizards + 3 Teams Who Exceeded My Expectations
After a two month break, Desmond is BACK to discuss how Trae Young fills a noticeable void with the Wizards and how the Hawks' abundance of floor spacers benefits Jalen Johnson. Additionally, Dez reflects on his preseason predictions for the Spurs, Raptors, and Celtics while analyzing what has made each team exceed his expectations. Lastly, he ends the show with some brief thoughts on the Detroit Pistons, who despite being the #1 seed in the East, are missing a key piece that could impact how they perform in the Playoffs.<br /><br />Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thank you for all the support! - Dez<br /><br /><b>Keep up with all things Hip 2 Da Games:</b><br />https://instagram.com/hip2dagames?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=<br />https://x.com/hip2dagames<br />https://www.tiktok.com/@hip2dagames?_t=8bPuRJ7I4Bm&_r=1<br /><br /><b>Connect with Desmond:</b><br />https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg=<br />https://x.com/desmondpowell_<br /><br /><b>REPRESENT THE H2DG LIFESTYLE!</b> https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com/hip+2+da+games+alternate+logo?idea=631a866ea7e9275a6f9af96c&color=black<br /><br /><b>Desmond's YouTube Channel</b> (Not to be confused with H2DG itself):<br />https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DG<br /><br />Follow 19 Media Group:<br /><br />Twitter: @19MGroup<br />Instagram: 19mediagroup<br />https://www.19MediaGroup.com<br /><br />Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup<br /><br />Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)! https://bit.ly/19Guest<br />
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