Episode 11

Bridgin' The Gap Podcast Season 2 Ep. 11 “EduTainers” Featuring Dr. A H Baker

Published on: 27th January, 2022

BTG Nation this weeks episode is special! Ep. 11 “EduTainers” features Dr. A H Baker, Native of South London, now in Dubai after living in Saudi Arabia for 15+ years. Dr. Baker converted to Islam in 1990 and, after working in the legal profession for ten years, transferred his focus to community leadership and educational management. Dr. Baker brings the insight of a PhD. holder, Muslim convert, a leader in the Muslim community, a family man, an astute businessman, and a black man from the UK!

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Check- In: Timestamp-00;00;00;00

Update on week

Quick NBA Update


London Slang Icebreaker: Timestamp- 8m 20s - 19m



Guest Dr. A H Baker: Timestamp- 25m 30s (intro) (29m 15s [starts speaking])

29m 15s - AHB experiences w racism

33m 40s - Coach mentions his experiences

37m 50s - what did you look to (to cope with mentally)

44m 0s - parallels between football/basketball/American Football

48m - Colin Kaepernick/ Solidarity between black athletes in all sports

53m 40s - Sports + what it does for the youth / how it helps them with life

55m 55s - (AHB) what led you to islam

1h 4m 0s - Ryan talks about how he came to Islam

1h 8m 35s - Coach king asks questions

1h 14m 20s - why Ryan was hesitant coming to Islam (Arabs gatekeeping/does becoming Muslim mean you have to shed your own culture)

1h 23m 30s - coaches questions/misconceptions about Islam

1h 28m 35s - Black Excellence

1h 35m 40s - marriage/family

1h 39m 45s - British food



Post Game Wrap-Up: Timestamp- 1h 48m 0s

Coach King: Opportunity to grow as a person physically/mentally/spiritually

Yates: Trustworthy and reliable people are more valuable than skilled people

AHB: Paying homage to our elders / validating ourselves






A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach & player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball!






The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, & whatever else they want to discuss!




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About the Podcast

Bridgin' The Gap
From coach & player..... to family.... now international business partners. Follow the journey as King & Yates share polarizing opinions and great stories!
A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast!

King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach & player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball! Now, King & Yates display the imperative communication between the older and younger generation of men. Much like the days of the past where the older men in the family would share their wisdom with the next gen. Bridgin' The Gap Podcast is the voice for us all!


The duo are now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over 7,000 miles away from family and everything familiar. This podcast serves as a digital diary of sorts. Tune in to hear the arguments, the embarrassing stories, the high IQ basketball talk, & whatever else they want to discuss!

Like and Subscribe!

Follow on IG: @bridginthegap_

If you are in the UAE and have interest in enjoying the American Style of basketball training and more! Head over to Hoopmountain.ae to inquire and follow the brand @hoopmountaindxb on IG!