Episodes

  • From the Houston Rockets, it's Asst. Coach, Ben Sullivan!

    From the Houston Rockets, it's Asst. Coach, Ben Sullivan!
    Mar 15 2024
    This week, Johnjay is RIDING THE BENCH with Ben Sullivan! He's the Asst Coach with the Houston Rockets. They're chatting everything from college hoops to why they had to record so late! You're RIDING THE BENCH!
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • JaVale Mcgee - Phoenix SUNS Superstar & JUGLIFE WATER FOR LIFE CHARITY EVENT

    JaVale Mcgee - Phoenix SUNS Superstar & JUGLIFE WATER FOR LIFE CHARITY EVENT
    Jun 13 2022
    Welcome to the first Riding The Bench since 2020 with Johnjay Van Es. Today I sat down with JaVale Mcgee and boy am I glad I did. He teaches us an important lesson about achieving your dreams and goals.. for example... You can still Party in College, just don't indulge in things that aren't helping you reach your goal. If you want to be an Uber Driver for a living, don't drink and drive.. If you want that NBA opportunity, work toward an NBA friendly diet. SIMPLE! JaVale drank Gatorade during Beer Pong! What is YOUR equivalent. Sit down with us and get the whole scoop! ITS AN ALL NEW EPISODE of RIDING THE BENCH!

    For more information on the charity, the cause, and the WATER FOR LIFE SOFTBALL GAME
    please visit JUGLIFEWATER.COM/
    Johnjay will be playing in this event.
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    22 mins
  • John Ortega: PHHOENIX PREP & Mikey Davis: The Grind Session

    John Ortega: PHHOENIX PREP & Mikey Davis: The Grind Session
    Dec 2 2020
    Today, Johnjay sits down with Athletic Director of PHHoenix Prep, John Ortega, and Mikey Davis of The Grind Session. The Grind Session is the FIRST EVER winter circuit of elite High School Basketball Events and Mike Davis is their Videographer and Sportscaster.

    Find Mikey on social!
    @grindsehMikedog
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Erik Deroo - Assistant WBB Coach - Abilene University

    Erik Deroo - Assistant WBB Coach - Abilene University
    Sep 2 2020
    Johnjay sits down with women's WBB coach Erik Deroo about his coaching style, tips on youth training, and his TikTok account that Johnjay is obsessed with!
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    29 mins
  • Phil Beckner - NBA Player Development & Consultant - COVID-19 Edition

    Phil Beckner - NBA Player Development & Consultant - COVID-19 Edition
    Jul 7 2020
    In this COVID-19 edition of Riding the Bench, Johnjay again sits down with Phil Beckner who is involved with NBA player development, as well as consulting for the league. In addition to that, he's the personal shooting coach for Damian Lillard of the Portland Trailblazers!​
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    57 mins
  • Samson Kayode - Assisant Director of the Men's National Team - USA Basketball

    Samson Kayode - Assisant Director of the Men's National Team - USA Basketball
    Mar 18 2020
    Johnjay sits down to have a conversation with Samson Kayode who is the assistant director of the men's national team for USA. They talk about all things basketball, and the 5 traits of DNA that are looked for in a young player.
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    44 mins
  • Brett Hardt Sr - Attitude is Free

    Brett Hardt Sr - Attitude is Free
    Feb 12 2020
    Johnjay sits down with Attitude is Free founder, Brett Hardt Sr. The topic of conversation centers around Bret's story of being a Dad involved with youth basketball. The podcast takes a turn when the subject turns to Kobe Bryant. Listen to the end to hear the story about how Kobe was at Brett's house just a little over a month ago.

    EXCLUSIVE: When you listen to this podcast you have a chance to win a Peleton bike & an Apple watch!
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    42 mins
  • Anfernee Simons - Portland Trailblazers

    Anfernee Simons - Portland Trailblazers
    Feb 5 2020
    Johnjay sits down with 2nd year Portland Trailblazers player Anfernee Simons, along with his father Charles. They discuss Anfernee's path to the NBA as well as what his father instilled in him to make it to where he is today!
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    48 mins