Hoops & Crumbs with the Browns

About Hoops & Crumbs with the Browns

Hoops & Crumbs with the Browns" is a one-of-a-kind podcast that brings together a 40 something-year-old mom and her 15-year-old son for authentic conversations about life, culture, and connection. Set in the warmth of their home, they dive into topics like today’s hip hop scene, the highs and lows of basketball, and what it’s really like to be a teenager growing up in today’s fast-paced world—all while eating homemade cookies.

Publisher

Maria & Esteban Brown

Category

kids & family · society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jan 2025

Latest episode

27 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Jul 2026

   S2 E8: Drake’s Three Album Drop And The Knicks’ Wild Playoff Comebacks

   We come back to the mic with zero snacks and a fast format: ten questions, a timer, and two topics Maria refuses to pretend she understands. Ezie goes all-in on Drake’s surprise three-album drop and then unloads on the Knicks’ comeback-heavy playoff run, plus what grit looks like when the game gets ugly. • Our “10-0 Run” format and why we are snackless today • Ranking Habibti, Iceman, and Made Of Honor plus what makes Made Of Honor hit hardest • Backlash to the three-album drop pl...

2. 

   27 Jul 2026

   S2 E9: We Forgot To Post So Here We Are

   We disappear for a couple months, then realize the funniest part is we weren’t actually gone, we just forgot to hit publish. So we’re back with a warm, real-life catch-up that feels like sitting at the kitchen counter while the mics are already on. We talk about what’s changed, what’s been busy, and why showing up consistently is harder than it sounds when life gets full. You’ll hear about our behind-the-scenes podcast setup as we experiment with bringing Hoops and Crumbs to YouTube, p...

3. 

   12 May 2026

   S2 E6: From NBA Playoffs To A Mother’s Day 10K

   Esteban starts with zero chill about the Toronto Raptors, and honestly, it’s the kind of playoff frustration every NBA fan recognizes. We talk about what went wrong when the games actually mattered, why a thin supporting cast gets exposed in a Game 7, and what a real rebuild could look like if you’re willing to have the uncomfortable conversations. If you love basketball analysis, roster debates, and the emotional roller coaster of being a fan, you’ll feel seen. Then Mother’s Day takes...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 7 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

14

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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