Welcome to The Handle.
In basketball, your handle is everything — it's control, instinct, the thing that sets you apart. This show is about the people who have it, on and off the court.
Hosted by streetball legend Grayson "The Professor" Boucher and Leandro Thomas, The Handle digs into the journeys, the turning points, and the stories behind the biggest names in basketball, music, comedy, and entertainment — how they got here and what it really took.
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Colby Covington on Sacrifice, Success, & Having a Relentless Mindset
UFC star Colby Covington joins The Handle with The Professor and Leandro Thomas for a conversation about his life, his time fighting MMA and UFC, his relentless mindset, discipline, and performing under pressure.
Known as one of the most recognizable fighters in mixed martial arts, Colby shares his approach to competition, confidence, overcoming adversity, and the mindset required to compete among the world's elite. The conversation also explores motivation, resilience, and the sacrifices it takes to build a career in professional fighting.
If you're interested in UFC, MMA, sports psychology, personal development, or high-performance habits, this episode delivers valuable insight from one of the sport's most accomplished competitors.
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This episode was filmed on location at @courtsidebasketball in Miami FL.
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25 Aug 2026
Godfrey Talks Comedy, Culture, and Impersonations
Sharp wit. Unfiltered perspective. Endless stories.
Comedy is more than making people laugh—it's about observation, timing, and fearlessly speaking your mind. This week on The Handle, The Professor and Leandro Thomas sit down with Godfrey for a conversation packed with humor, life lessons, and unforgettable moments.
From his rise in stand-up to navigating Hollywood, Godfrey opens up about perseverance, staying authentic, embracing controversy, and finding success by remaining true to himself. The result is an entertaining conversation filled with laughs, perspective, and surprising insight.
Whether you're a comedy fan or simply enjoy hearing great stories from people who've carved their own path, this episode delivers.
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3 Aug 2026
LaVar Ball on Raising NBA Stars, Getting Leg Amputated, Michael Jordan’s Nike Earnings and BBB
Builder. Believer. Game changer.
Love him or hate him, LaVar Ball has never been afraid to challenge the status quo. This week on The Handle, The Professor and Leandro Thomas sit down with one of basketball's most outspoken personalities to discuss family, business, leadership, and the confidence required to bet on yourself.
LaVar reflects on building the Ball family brand, launching Big Baller Brand, raising elite athletes, and why he's always believed that thinking differently is the key to changing the game. It's a conversation about vision, conviction, and standing by your principles regardless of outside criticism.
If you've ever wondered what it takes to dream bigger than everyone else, this episode is for you.
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15 Jul 2026
Akon on His Return to Music and Building an Empire
Hitmaker. Mogul. Global icon. On this bonus episode on The Handle, The Professor sits down with Akon.
Few artists have turned hit records into an empire the way Akon has, from dominating the charts to launching labels, discovering superstars, and building ventures that stretch far beyond music. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on the grind behind the glory, the risks that shaped him, and what motivates him today.
Music, business, and mindset. - Akon delivers gems on them all!
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* This episode was filmed on location at Aura Sky Residences in NYC.
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6 Jul 2026
Nicky Jam: From Rock Bottom to Global Icon
Reggaeton pioneer. Comeback story. Global icon.
This week on The Handle, The Professor and Leandro Thomas sit down with Nicky Jam.
From his early days in the genre to the fall, the rebuild, and the rise back to the top, Nicky has lived one of the most remarkable arcs in music. In this episode, he opens up about the journey — the setbacks that almost ended it, the mindset that brought him back, and what keeps him hungry now.
Whether you came for the music, the culture, or the comeback, this one's got the handle.
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-- This episode was filmed in Miami, FL at the Curtsied Basketball gym.
Special thanks to @courtsidebasketballleague7220 for the amazing facility--
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