Staying Major Podcast With Eric Menk

Alex Cabagnot of the San Miguel Beerman joins the 65th episode of Staying MAJOR. Alex is a 5x PBA All-Star, winning All-Star game MVP in 2016. Cabagnot is also a 3x PBA Mythical team selection. Alex is a 6x PBA champion. Despite still playing in the PBA, Alex is also an assistant coach for the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons of the UAAP. You can follow Alex on Twitter at @askcabaggie & on Instagram at @cabaggie_5 On this episode, Cabagnot discusses his background, his career, & playing for the great San Miguel franchise. Alex also answers questions from Staying MAJOR's listeners. Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown. For more on A-Game please visit https://www.agamesport.com Enter the promo code: EMENK30 to get 20% off of your purchase.

Mr. 100% Sean Chambers joins the 64th episode of Staying MAJOR. Sean is the winningest import in PBA history. Playing an incredible 13 seasons as a PBA import, Sean won 6 titles with the Alaska Milkmen franchise in the 1990's. His championship total doubles his next contemporary. Chambers ranks 2nd in games played, 3rd in career rebounds, and 3rd in points scored among all-time PBA imports. Sean was also a Best Import awardee, slam dunk champion, & a 100% awardee during his time in the PBA. Among the greatest of imports to grace the PBA courts, Sean continues to be connected with The Alaska franchise as a consultant. Chambers currently lives in Sacramento, California where he is an assistant Principle at a Sacremento middle school. He is also the proud owner and operator of the girls travel team Just Believe Sports, which has assisted many girls attain college basketball scholarships. You can follow Sean on Twitter and Instagram at @jbsbasketball In this episode of Staying MAJOR, Sean updates our listener

"The Cebuano Hotshot" Dondon Hontiveros joins the 63rd episode of Staying MAJOR. Dondon is one of the all-time great guards to play in the PBA. Hontiveros is a 13x PBA All-Star and a member of 3 PBA championship teams. Dondon currently plays for the Tanduay Alab Pilipinas in the Asean Basketball League. Alab's first game kicks off November 19th at the Mall of Asia Arena. In this episode, Dondon discusses his last year at Alaska while looking forward to a new start in the ABL. Hontiveros also answers social media questions from Staying MAJOR's listeners. You can follow Dondon on Twitter & Instagram at @dhonts7 Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown. For more on A-Game please visit https://www.agamesport.com Enter the promo code: EMENK30 to get 20% off of your online purchase.

Former PBA commissioner Noli Eala joins Staying MAJOR's 62 episode. Mr. Eala was a longtime sports broadcaster, as well a TV news anchor. In 2003-2007, Noli served as the 6th PBA commissioner.  Mr. Eala has also been a sports executive for different leagues, organizations, and teams in the Philippines. In this episode, Mr. Eala reflects on his time in the PBA, as well as expressing his commentary on the current state of the league.  The former commissioner also answers social media questions from Staying MAJOR's listeners. You can follow Mr. Eala on Twitter & Instagram at @nolieala Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game please go to https://www.agamesport.com Enter the promo code EMENK30 to get 20% off of your online purchase.

Host Eric Menk discusses the MAJOR Events that have transcribed over the past week.  Topics discussed include: Jayjay Helterbrand's retirement, PBA Draft, PBA's Commissionership battle, Cleveland Cavs, & UFC 217 picks.  Eric also answers questions from listeners. You can follow Eric on Twitter and Instagram at @emenk30 Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game please go to https://www.agamesport.com Enter the promo code: EMENK30 to get 20% off of your online purchase.

Host Eric Menk discusses the MAJOR Events of the past week.  Topics include: PBA Governor's Cup Finals recap, PBA Draft & Recent tweets. Eric also answers Twitter questions from his listeners. Follow Eric on Twitter & Instagram at @emenk30 Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game please visit https://www.agamesport.com enter the promo code: EMENK30 to get 20% off of your purchase.

Host Eric Menk discusses the MAJOR Events of the PBA on October 21, 2017.  Topics discussed include: PBA Gov. Cup Finals, PBA Awards, PBA Draft, & NBA predictions.  Eric also answers social media questions. You can follow Eric Menk on Twitter & Instagram at @emenk30 Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game please visit https://www.agamesport.com enter the promo code: EMENK30 to get 20% off of your purchase.

Host Eric Menk talks MAJOR Events of the past week.  PBA Governor's Cup Semifinals review and Finals Predictions!  Twitter questions were answered! #stayingmajor #majorevents Follow Eric Menk on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram at @emenk30.  Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game please go to https://www.agamesport.com Enter the promo code EMENK30 to get 20% off of your online purchase.

"The Raging Bull" Enrico Villanueva joins the 57th episode of Staying MAJOR.  Enrico had a stellar collegiate career at Ateneo where he led the Blue Eagles to a UAAP championship in 2002 where he was also named the UAAP MVP.  From there, Villanueva had a 15-year PBA career, where he was a 7x All-Star, Best Player of the Conference, PBA Finals MVP, a PBA champion, a PBA All-Defensive team member, a Mythical team member & a Most Improved Player awardee.  Enrico also represented the Philippines in international competition on Team Pilipinas on several occasions.  Villanueva recently retired from the PBA. In this episode, Enrico reflects on his career and discusses what is next for him.  You can follow Enrico on Twitter at @Enricov14 and Instagram at @hen_14 Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game, please visit https://www.agamesport.com Enter the promo code: EMENK30 to get 20% off of your online purchase.

Host Eric Menk gives his commentary on the MAJOR Events of the past week.  Topics covered include: Enrico Villanueva retires, FIBA Asia Champions Cup, PBA Playoffs, D-Wade to Cleveland, US NCAA college basketball debacle & Westbrook signs extension in OKC.  Menk also answers Twitter questions from listeners. You can follow Eric on both Twitter and Instagram at @emenk30 Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game please visit https://www.agamesport.com Enter the promo code: EMENK30 to get 20% off of your online purchase.

The "Man Mountain" Ali Peek joins the 55th episode of Staying MAJOR.  Ali is a retired 17-year PBA veteran, where he was a 5x PBA All-Star, a Best Player of the Conference awardee and a member of 6 PBA championship teams.  Today he is an assistant for St. Benilde College, a basketball analyst on PBA Rush on Cignal TV and a co-host for the digital show Post Play on D5 Studio. In this episode, Ali updates Staying MAJOR's listeners on St. Benilde's season, preparing for fatherhood & the Trump vs. black athletes fiasco that's happening in the United States.  Ali also takes the time to answer social media questions from listeners. You can follow Ali on Twitter at @mtnpeek and Instagram at @mtnpeek34 Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game please visit https://www.agamesport.com enter the promo code EMENK30 to get 20% off of your online purchase. Today's episode is also brought to you by the AIDE app.  AIDE is the first home medical care app in the Philippines.  AIDE br

Host Eric Menk reviews the MAJOR Events of the week that past on September 25th, 2017.  Topics covered include: Cris Bolado, PBA generation retiring, Chooks to Go FIBA Asia Champions Cup, Chris Ellis, PBA Playoff picture, Kyrie on First Take, KD's Twitter, Melo trade, & Trump vs. pro athlete's.  Eric also fields Twitter questions from listeners. You can follow Eric on Twitter & Instagram at @emenk30. Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game please visit https://www.agamesport.com enter the promo code: EMENK30 to get 20% off of your online purchase. Today's episode is also brought to you by the AIDE app.  AIDE is the first home medical care app in the Philippines.  AIDE brings the care to you.  Choose from the largest database of qualified medical professionals.  Download the AIDE app for free on your mobile device or go to https://www.aide-app.com to learn more. 

Tony DeLa Cruz joins the 53rd episode of Staying MAJOR.  Tony recently retired from the PBA where he played 18 years.  Over the course of his career, Tony was a member of the PBA Mythical Team, a 4x PBA All-Star, a PBA Sportsmanship awardee, and the long-time captain of the two franchises he played for, Shell and Alaska.  DeLa Cruz was also a member of 3 PBA championship teams. In this episode, Tony discusses his career and where he wants to go now that his basketball playing career is over.  Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game please go to https://www.agamesport.com enter the promo code: EMENK30 to get 20% off of your online purchase. Today's episode is also brought to you by the AIDE app.  AIDE is the 1st home medical care app in the Philippines.  AIDE brings care to you.  Choose from the largest database of quality medical professionals.  Download the AIDE app for free on your mobile device or go to https://www.aide-app.com to learn more.

Host Eric Menk covers the MAJOR Events of the past week.  Topics discussed include: The Ranidel trade, Meraclo's recent moves, Trades in the middle of the Governor's Cup, Chris Ellis, PBA standings breakdown, Isaiah Austin, & GGG-Canelo.  Eric also answers social media questions from listeners. You can follow Eric Menk on Twitter and Instagram at @emenk30 Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game please visit https://www.agamesport.com enter the promo code: EMENK30 to get 20% off of your purchase. Today's episode is also brought to you by the AIDE app.  AIDE is the 1st home medical care app in the Philippines.  AIDE brings care to you.  Choose from the largest database of quality medical professionals in the Philippines.  Download the AIDE app for free on your mobile device or go to https://www.aide-app.com to learn more.

Recently retired PBA veteran, Rob Reyes joins Staying MAJOR's 51st episode.  Robbie was the 4th pick in the 2008 PBA Draft.  Reyes played 8 season's in the PBA, where he won 2 championships.  Robbie currently resides in St. Augustine, Florida with his wife and 2 sons. In this episode, Reyes reflects on his career, while updating our listeners on what has kept him busy in the last year since his retirement.  You can follow Robbie on both Twitter & Instagram at @therealrob22 Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game, please visit https://www.agamesport.com Enter the promo code EMENK30 to get 20% off of your online purchase. Todays episode is also brought to you by the AIDE app.  AIDE is the 1st home medical care app in the Philippines.  AIDE brings care to you.  Choose from the largest database of quality medical professionals in the Philippines.  Download the AIDE App for free on your mobile device or go to https://www.aide-app.com to learn more.

Host Eric Menk gives his commentary on the local and global sports events of the last week.  Topics covered are: SMB-Ginebra, SMB Import Terrence Watson, Chris Ellis' cramps, Star-Blackwater trade, Alaska wins 3 straight, Standhardinger update, Goal-tending rant, GGG-Canelo & Tracey McGrady HOF reflection.  As always, Eric takes social media questions from listeners to close the show. You can follow Eric on social media at @emenk30 on both Twitter and Instagram. Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game please visit https://www.agamesport.com Enter the promo code: EMENK30 to get 20% off of your purchase. Staying MAJOR is also brought to you by the AIDE app.  Need a doctor? Nurse? or Physical Therapist?  AIDE brings the care to you.  Choose from the largest database of quality medical professionals in the Philippines.  Download AIDE for free on your mobile device or go to https://www.aide-app.com to learn more.

"The Mighty Mouse", "The Captain" Jimmy Alapag returns to Staying MAJOR for its 49th episode.  Jimmy made a name for himself as basketball player in the Philippines becoming one of the great players in PBA league history.  Winning many championships and awards, Jimmy was also a mainstay on the Philippine national team, bringing great pride to the country on multiple occasions in international competition.  Since his retirement from playing, Alapag has been an assistant coach for the Meralco Bolts, Gilas and has recently accepted the head coaching position at Alab Pilipinas who competes in the Asian Basketball League. In this episode, Jimmy talks about Gilas recent play in international competition, as well as the challenges he faces as he prepares for his first head coaching job at Alab Pilipinas.  You can follow Jimmy on Twitter and Instagram at @jalapag3. Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game, please visit https://www.agamesport.com Enter the promo code: EMENK30 t

Host Eric Menk goes over current events and answers Twitter questions in the 48th episode of the Staying MAJOR Podcast.  Topics covered: Mick Pennisi's retirement, Manila Classico, The Ginebra-Blackwater trade, Alaska wins, SMB changes import, Standhardinger declares for PBA Draft, Parks signs with Alab, Kyrie trade & May-Mac. You can follow Eric on Twitter and Instagram at @emenk30 & Staying MAJOR's Twitter account is @StayingMajor Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game please visit https://www.agamesport.com Enter the promo code: EMENK30 to get 20% off of your online purchase. Checkout the new AIDE app on your smartphone.  AIDE is the first home medical care app in the Philippines.  Whether you need a doctor, nurse, or Physical Therapist, choose from the largest database of qualified medical professionals in the country.  No more hassle.  No more traffic.  AIDE brings the care to you.  Download for free in your App Store or go to https://www.aide-app.com 

Barangay Ginebra import, Justin Brownlee joins the 47th episode of Staying MAJOR.  This is Justin's 3rd tour of duty for Ginebra as a PBA import.  Brownlee led Ginebra to the 2016 PBA's Governor's Cup title snapping an 8-year title draught for the Kings.  Justin played collegiately for the St. Johns University Red Storm and since has played in the NBA Summer League, NBA D-League, France, Spain, Italy & Mexico.  Ginebra is currently in 1st place in the 2017 Governor's Cup standings at 5-1. In this episode, Justin discusses Ginebra, his background, the 2016 PBA's Governor's Cup title run and much, much more.  You can follow Justin on Instagram at @magicbrown32. Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game, please visit https://www.agamesport.com Enter the promo code: EMENK30 to get 20% off of your online purchase.

"The Dean" Quinito Henson joins the 46th episode of Staying MAJOR.  Henson has written a commentary column in the Philippine Star called "The Dean's Corner".  While being one of the top sports journalists in the Philippines, he is also one of the best sports broadcasters in the country.  Quinito works for TV5 and regularly covers PBA games, NBA games, Gilas games & world championship boxing matches as an analyst and color commentator.  Quinito Henson is one of the most well-recognized and respected sports journalists and broadcasters in Asia. In this episode, "The Dean" and host Eric Menk cover Gilas, the PBA, Mayweather-MacGregor and much, much more.  You can follow Quinito Henson on Twitter at @TheDeanQuinito and Instagram at @therealdeanquinito Staying MAJOR is brought to you by A-Game AfterSport Rubdown.  For more on A-Game please visit https://www.agamesport.com Please enter the promo code: EMENK30 to get 20% off of your online purchase.