The Focus
The Focus is an hour of objective sports talk for both the hardcore and casual fan. We aim to educate listeners as well as inform them, we discuss the latest headlines in both national and local sports. We wish to be known as a reliable media outlet for fans and an interactive outlet for all.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 61 minutes
- Episodes
- 506
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
184 - The Evolution
Octavia and Wilson were joined in studio Evan Williams, a Sports Performance Trainer for Under Armour powered by FX Studios. They talked about Evan's journey into training which started from him bein…
01:02:41 |
Tue 25 Apr 2017
183 - Holding Down the Fort
Octavia and Wilson were joined in studio by friends to the program Robert Pettis of the PITS league and Quinn Cook of the New Orleans Pelicans to help hold down the fort in Cardell's absence. Steven …
00:59:06 |
Tue 18 Apr 2017
182 - "Trouble"
Cardell and the crew were anticipating this show for a while now, they were blessed by the appearance of Curt "Trouble" Smith. A living legend of sorts in the realm of Basketball both in Washington, …
01:09:35 |
Wed 12 Apr 2017
181 - Helton's in the House
DMV Elite's Marcus Helton was the in-studio guest. He and Cardell talked about the challenges and rewards in their efforts to make a difference in high school hoops. Wilson asked them about the posit…
01:11:33 |
Tue 04 Apr 2017
180 - Wilson's Championship Journey
Joining the crew in studio was Woodrow Wilson boys Varsity Head Coach Angelo Hernandez. He talked about his team's championship season and the journey to get there with Cardell. Wilson dished on his …
01:14:20 |
Tue 28 Mar 2017
179 - Talking with Travis
The Focus crew welcomed former Maryland Terrapin and DeMatha alumni, Travis Garrison to the show. He shared some great stories from his past, including one with Melo, Bron, and Amare. Garrison also t…
01:01:39 |
Tue 21 Mar 2017
178 - Changing the Culture
The Focus team was joined by former NFL player and current Bladensburg High School Head Football Coach Byron Westbrook. He talked about his young coaching career, his journey to this point and the ch…
01:12:47 |
Tue 07 Mar 2017
177 - New World in AAU
The in-studio guest was New World Basketball's Chris Rhone, he talked about AAU basketball and his training company Unique Hoops. Cardell had a ton of coverage from the weekend's Maryland Juco Playof…
01:05:13 |
Tue 21 Feb 2017
176 - E.D.A.S Making A Difference
Cardell and Wilson were joined in studio by guest Ricky Goings of Everyone Deserves A Shot (E.D.A.S) and the 30x30 Select Combine. He and Cardell had a great discussion on the history of D.C. basketb…
01:01:51 |
Tue 14 Feb 2017
Show #175 - Talking Hoops with Rob
Rob Webster from ESPN 980 made his first appearance on the Focus. Friend of the show, he came in to talk hoops both the collegiate and professional ranks. Local Coverage included some high level Juco…
01:06:48 |
Tue 07 Feb 2017
174 - Flu Game
Octavia wasn't able to make it in due to being sick, so Cardell and Wilson fought through their own ailments to host the show. Guest Tim Bowie and Cardell were former College Teammates and boy did th…
01:03:50 |
Tue 31 Jan 2017
173 - Dee Brooks of Oohhs & Aahhs Stops by Talk Sports
Cardell, Wilson and Octavia kick it with restaurateur Dee Brooks about the latest sports topics.
01:00:00 |
Wed 25 Jan 2017
172 - Rodgers & Flawless Warriors
With no guest in studio, the Focus crew discussed the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs to start the show. They also talked about Golden State's romp of the Cavaliers. Listen in for another exciti…
01:02:56 |
Tue 17 Jan 2017
171 - Straight Talk with Ojo
The crew was joined by a well known hooper in the DMV, Dele Ojo. He shared his thoughts on the basketball scene in the area and more in an interview with Cardell. The Rapid Fire segment was full of h…
01:20:18 |
Tue 10 Jan 2017
170 - Rant of all Rants: Jordan-LeBron
There was no guest on this episode as the trio of Octavia, Cardell, and Wilson went on air for the first time in the new year. Listen in for recaps of Slam Dunk to the Beach and Uconn-Maryland Women'…
01:18:59 |
Tue 03 Jan 2017
169 - God,Family, and Football
The group was joined by Howard University Football Assistant Coach Dreher. He talked about football on the HBCU level, NFL talents, and his journey as a coach. The Rapid Fire segment was again met wi…
01:03:57 |
Tue 06 Dec 2016
168 - Debut of Rapid Fire
The gang was joined by Coach Vaughn Myers and standout guard L.J. Owens from Severn High School. Cardell led a great interview with the guests before taking pleasure by peppering both Octavia and Wil…
01:08:49 |
Tue 29 Nov 2016
167 - Inge, Wizards, and Raiders
Cardell was back in studio to join Octavia and Wilson. It was Brian Inge's first time on air since the change to "The Focus." He and Cardell continues their running discussion on the Wizards, spoke o…
01:08:35 |
Tue 22 Nov 2016
166 - JUCO Basketball and Jameison Crowder
Octavia and Wilson spoke with Brian J. Johnson, Head Coach at PGCC. He talked about building a successful program, recruiting, and the landscape of the JUCO level. Manny Benton followed, sharing his …
00:59:39 |
Tue 15 Nov 2016
165 - Debut of "The Focus"
As promised last week, there were changes made. Listen in as Cardell and Wilson explain the reason for the new title and format. Octavia made it known that she wasn't happy with a certain team being …
01:07:03 |
Tue 08 Nov 2016
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