21 is a podcast created by Drew Lasker and Yvonne Harris to share more about the high and lows, both on and off the court, of being an athlete. Join Drew and Yvonne as they explore the powerful connections between life and sports, told by the athletes who have lived it.
Latest episodes
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48 min
21 Podcast Sits Down with Marvin Pierre of Eight Million Stories to Hear His Story
In this episode of 21, we talk with Marvin Pierre, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Eight Million Stories (8MS). The mission of 8MS is to transform the lives of vulnerable yout…
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51 min
21 Talks with Former FBI Agent LaRae Quy
In this 1st episode of the 21 Podcast’s 2021 fall season, we talk with LaRae Quy, author, mental toughness coach, former FBI agent, and Founder of the Mental Toughness Center. LaRa…
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34 min
21 Podcast Jeff Fryer
In this episode of 21 Podcast, we talk with Jeff Fryer. Jeff is a former college and professional basketball player who now coaches many talented, young athletes. Jeff is known to…
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51 min
21 Podcast Dionna Widder
In this episode of 21, we talk with Dionna Widder, the Chief Revenue Officer for the Houston Dynamo/Dash. Dionna’s passion for sports began at an early age and became the foundatio…
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50 min
21 Podcast with Tamika Curry Smith, A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Stalwart
In this episode of 21, we talk with Tamika Curry Smith. Tamika is an expert and powerhouse in the space of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I), with experience driving business o…
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53 min
21 Podcast with Coach Deantoine “Cat” Beasley, Player Turned Coach with a Winning Mindset
In this episode of 21, we talk with Coach DeAntoine “Cat” Beasley. Cat is the Assistant Coach for the women’s basketball team at the University of Dayton. (Go Flyers!) Cat’s journe…
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59 min
21 Podcast with Coach Gary Joseph, The Legendary Katy High School Head Football Coach
Calling all Texas high school football fans! This episode of 21 is for you as we recently met with Katy High School Head Football Coach, Gary Joseph. Since becoming the Head Coach…
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38 min
21 Podcast with Marcus Guillory, A Modern Renaissance Man PART 2
Welcome back to the 21 podcast and the second part of our conversation with Marcus Guillory, native Houstonian who continues to blaze an amazing career as an author and Hollywood w…
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57 min
21 Podcast with Marcus Guillory, A Modern Renaissance Man
In this first of a 2-part episode of the 21 Podcast, we have a great conversation with Marcus Guillory. Marcus is an intellect, author, Hollywood writer, musician…a modern-day rena…
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35 min
21 Talks with Evelyn Bennett, National Vice President and Independent Consultant for Arbonne
On this episode of the 21 Podcast, we talk with Evelyn Bennett, a National Vice President, and Independent Consultant for Arbonne, a company that provides products that support a h…
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43 min
21 Podcast Talks With Vanessa Scott, Accountant By Trade, Athlete at Heart
On this segment of 21, we talk with Vanessa Scott, Director of Accounting for the Houston Dynamo & Dash. Vanessa is native Houstonian who attended Westside High School. Vanessa has…
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1 h 03
21 Podcast with Linda Lorelle, A Broadcast Legend and Champion For Our Community
This episode of the 21 podcast is dedicated to the memory of Drew’s cousin, Amanda Sampson. Amanda was a loving mother and daughter who leaves us too soon. May the joy she brought…
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44 min
21 Podcast Talks With Valerie Holland, Who Leverages Sports to Give Back to Our Community
On this segment of 21, we talk with Valerie Holland, Houston Dynamo & Dash Director of Community Relations and Dynamo Charities. Valerie is relatively new to Houston, a transplant…
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57 min
21 Podcast Talks with Spiritual Executive & Corporate Visionary, Jonathan “JD” Messinger
On this segment of 21, we spend time with Jonathan “JD” Messinger. JD is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and served our country as a nuclear submarine officer. JD had a successf…
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1 h 05
21 Talks with Entrepreneur and High School Basketball Coach, John Anderson
On this segment of 21, spend time with John Anderson. John is the Head Basketball Coach for Scottsdale Christian Academy, and one of Drew’s former teammates. John played high schoo…
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1 h 01
21 Talks with Emmy-Winning Mia Gradney, News Anchor for CBS Affiliate KHOU
On this segment of 21, we talk with Emmy-winning, beloved news anchor for KHOU 11 News in Houston, Mia Gradney. Mia is a proud, native Houstonian and graduate of Sam Houston State…
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1 h 03
21 Talks With Former ExxonMobil Executive & President and CEO NBMBAA, Jesse Tyson
This segment of 21 is being released as the world celebrates and remembers the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The impact of Dr. King’s work lives on in all of us. He was a…
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1 h 29
The Fabulous Journey Part 3- NY Projects to a MBE British Star
This is the third in our 3-part series with Fabulous “Fab” Flournoy. (Notice that we don’t say our last segment as we hope Fab will join us for another chat in 2021. Setting the in…
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41 min
The Fabulous Journey Part 2- Losing A Loved One
This is the second in our 3-part series with Fabulous “Fab” Flournoy. When we leave Fab in episode 1, he is about to begin his collegiate journey. College basketball takes Fab from…
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51 min
The Fabulous Journey Part 1 - The Projects
This segment of 21 is the first in a 3-part series of a recent conversation with had with Fabulous “Fab” Flournoy. Fab is one of Drew’s former teammates with the Newcastle Eagles,…