Esteban and Maria return to the podcast after a summer break, discussing the challenges of balancing 5AM basketball practices with school demands, and their mantra for the year: "Keep Your Doors Open."

• Chocolate chip sour cream cake taste test kicks off the episode
• Summer highlights including a cottage vacation and visiting friends from camp
• Coach Z's no-nonsense approach and focus on discipline
• Esteban's goals to be more assertive on the court and improve defensively
• The importance of not limiting yourself academically
• Mental challenges of pushing beyond comfort zones
• Advice for students returning to school: don't fall behind by getting caught up in social distractions
• Grade 10 as a crucial year for establishing academic foundations

Join us for more Hoops and Crumbs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and everywhere else you can find your favorite podcasts. We'll talk about basketball, cookies, and share other random life musings.

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In this first episode of a new season, Esteban starts a series called "Shooting Hoops & Chasing Dreams" where he interviews folks about their careers as he starts to think about carving out his own path. With summer break winding down in 4 weeks, it's time to get that future mindset going again.

For the first installment of this series, Esteban sits down with Jeff, who shares his journey from corporate success to founding his own business, offering practical advice and inspiration for aspiring business owners. His story highlights how identifying market gaps and persisting through challenges can lead to entrepreneurial success.

Follow us on Instagram @hoopsandcrumbs with your questions for future episodes and join us next time for more basketball, cookies, and life musings. Send us a message if you've got an idea for who should be featured next for another segment of "Shooting Hoops & Chasing Dreams"!

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The Browns are back at the microphones after a busy April hiatus, returning with their signature blend of basketball talk and life reflections that make Hoops and Crumbs so delightful.

Esteban kicks things off with a lively NBA playoffs update, sharing his excitement about matchups like Detroit versus New York and the Lakers taking on Minnesota. For basketball enthusiasts, his breakdown provides the perfect appetizer before the episode dives into deeper waters.

The heart of this episode revolves around a series of thought-provoking questions that Maria and Esteban take turns asking each other. Their answers reveal fascinating glimpses into their personalities and perspectives. When asked who he would choose as presidential advisors, Esteban thoughtfully selects family members known for their intelligence, along with his basketball coach for physical and emotional support—a choice that reflects both his values and priorities.

Perhaps the most engaging moment comes during their debate about whether money can buy happiness. This generational difference in perspective creates a moment many families will recognize and relate to.

Other highlights include discussions about what makes their blended family unique, who Maria would choose for a dream dinner party (Victoria Beckham, Oprah, and Jason Bateman at dim sum), and whether it's better to excel at one skill or be competent in many.

Listen now to experience this warm, genuine conversation between mother and son, and stay tuned for their promised Mother's Day special episode coming soon!

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