WY Network by Dwyane Wade

In this episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob catch up on a packed few weeks, from the SXSW premiere of “The Dads,” a documentary supporting fathers of non-binary and transgender children, to Oscar weekend where Dwyane skipped the hotel chaos for a quiet Airbnb with his wife, attended Michael B. Jordan’s private celebration, and had a full crowd point at him during a Jay-Z Gold Party song lyric that referenced him directly.

Basketball talk covers Victor Wembanyama’s old-school mentality, Kevin Durant passing Michael Jordan on the scoring list, Russell Westbrook passing Steve Nash in assists, and Dwyane pushing back on Patrick Beverley’s claim that James Harden is better than him.

With March being Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, Dwyane shares a touching moment from Japan where a stranger thanked him for going public with his diagnosis. The episode wraps with a rant about commercial flying and a joking pitch for “Middle Ground Airlines.”


Music Credit: Khari Mateen.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​


What We Discussed:
0:00 Introduction
0:47 Morning Schedules And Busy Lives
2:55 SXSW & The Dad's Premiere
05:29 Celebrating Michael B Jordan
06:29 Relaxing For The Oscar Weekend
08:11 Dwyane's New Tattoos
09:31 The Gold Party And Chris Paul
12:58 Special Moments With Jay Z
16:44 Bob's Weekend And Starbucks "Boycott"
20:00 Aging And Modifying Workouts
22:00 Victor Wembanyama And The Spurs
28:00 NBA Scoring Records
30:00 Russell Westbrook's Assists Milestone
32:00 The "GOAT" Mentality And Player Comparisons
35:00 Pat Bev's Comments On James Harden
41:00 LeBron James Breaking The Games Played Record
42:00 The NBA's 65-Game Rule
45:00 Mercy Rules And The NCAA Tournament
47:00 Home Court Advantage In The NBA
51:00 Tiger Woods And Watching The Masters
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In this episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob celebrate Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point game against the Washington Wizards.

Dwyane reflects on Bam's journey from a raw 19-year-old to a primary offensive engine, drawing a personal connection to Bam's upbringing on 76 Church Lane and what this record-breaking night means for his family's legacy. The hosts break down the physical feat behind the performance: 63 field goal attempts, 32 free throws, and relentless two-way dominance despite constant double- and triple-teams — before pushing back on critics who took issue with the free throw volume and the game's chaotic final minutes.

They also address the media controversy surrounding Dwyane's "buzz in the city" comments, where he clarifies his critique is rooted in holding the Heat to the championship standard set during the Shaq, Big Three, and Jimmy Butler eras. The episode closes with Dwyane sending a message of brotherly love to Bam, making clear his high expectations come from wanting nothing less than a championship.

Music Credit: Khari Mateen


What We Discussed:
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Tuning In To History
07:19 The "Hot Hand" Mindset
08:13 Bam's Evolution On Offence
11:13 Humble Beginnings And Family Legacy
12:48 Unstoppable Endurance And Two-Way Play
20:14 The Arena's Energy & Almost Subbing Out
24:06 Addressing The Critics
31:26 Breaking The "Bucket Getter" Mold
34:35 Historical Scoring Context
41:33 Personal Health Update
42:15 The "Buzz In The City" Controversy
48:05 Holding The Organization To A Championship Standard
52:50 Looking Ahead & Brotherly Love
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In this episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob celebrate Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point game against the Washington Wizards.

Dwyane reflects on Bam's journey from a raw 19-year-old to a primary offensive engine, drawing a personal connection to Bam's upbringing on 76 Church Lane and what this record-breaking night means for his family's legacy. The hosts break down the physical feat behind the performance: 63 field goal attempts, 32 free throws, and relentless two-way dominance despite constant double- and triple-teams — before pushing back on critics who took issue with the free throw volume and the game's chaotic final minutes.

They also address the media controversy surrounding Dwyane's "buzz in the city" comments, where he clarifies his critique is rooted in holding the Heat to the championship standard set during the Shaq, Big Three, and Jimmy Butler eras. The episode closes with Dwyane sending a message of brotherly love to Bam, making clear his high expectations come from wanting nothing less than a championship.

Music Credit: Khari Mateen


What We Discussed:
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Tuning In To History
07:19 The "Hot Hand" Mindset
08:13 Bam's Evolution On Offence
11:13 Humble Beginnings And Family Legacy
12:48 Unstoppable Endurance And Two-Way Play
20:14 The Arena's Energy & Almost Subbing Out
24:06 Addressing The Critics
31:26 Breaking The "Bucket Getter" Mold
34:35 Historical Scoring Context
41:33 Personal Health Update
42:15 The "Buzz In The City" Controversy
48:05 Holding The Organization To A Championship Standard
52:50 Looking Ahead & Brotherly Love
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In this special episode of The Check In, Dwyane Wade sits down with his mother, Jolinda Wade, for an emotional and powerful conversation about her life, addiction, redemption, and her memoir Conquering Me.

Jolinda opens up about her childhood struggles with self-esteem, her descent into heroin and alcohol addiction, and the homelessness that followed. She shares the defining moment on October 14 2001, her “awakening” when faith led her to surrender and begin her journey to recovery.

Now 71, Jolinda reflects on rebuilding her life, moving to California for a fresh start, embracing her role as a proud grandmother, and learning to truly love herself. Her message is clear: you can rewind, you can reset, and you can rebuild.

You’ll Learn:
How unresolved childhood trauma can shape adult choices
What addiction truly feels like from the inside
The power of faith and surrender in breaking destructive cycles
How motherhood remained her anchor during her darkest years
What it really takes to rebuild your life at any age
The meaning behind her “three Rs”: rewind, reset, rebuild


Jolinda Wade’s memoir, Conquering Me, shares her inspiring journey of courage and transformation. Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Conquering-Me-Memoir-Courage-Transformation/dp/196616856X


Music Credit: Khari Mateen


What We Discussed:
00:00 Introduction
02:21 Prayer
03:27 Introducing Jolinda Wade
05:11 A Better Way To Describe A Mother
07:40 Let People Be Who They Are
10:07 Jolinda Wade: Early Childhood & Early Dreams
20:54 Life's Lessons: Listen To Your Mother
26:39 Addiction & Homelessness
32:45 Spiritual Awakening & Recovery
39:32 Becoming A Grandmother & A Protector
43:45 Healing, Acceptance & A Long Lasting Friendship
47:17 Conquering Me: The Redemption Of Jolinda Wade
53:00 A Pivotal Moment
59:09 Divine Guidance To Counter Addiction
01:08:40 A Message Of Hope
01:11:23 Rewind, Reset & Rebuild


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In a special episode of The Check In, Dwyane Wade sits down with his mother, Jolinda Wade, for an emotional and powerful conversation about her life, addiction, redemption, and her memoir Conquering Me.

Jolinda opens up about her childhood struggles with self-esteem, her descent into heroin and alcohol addiction, and the homelessness that followed. She shares the defining moment on October 14, 2001—her “awakening” when faith led her to surrender and begin her journey to recovery.

Now 65, Jolinda reflects on rebuilding her life, moving to California for a fresh start, embracing her role as a proud grandmother, and learning to truly love herself. Her message is clear: you can rewind, you can reset, and you can rebuild.

You’ll Learn:
How unresolved childhood trauma can shape adult choices
What addiction truly feels like from the inside
The power of faith and surrender in breaking destructive cycles
How motherhood remained her anchor during her darkest years
What it really takes to rebuild your life at any age
The meaning behind her “three Rs”: rewind, reset, rebuild


Jolinda Wade’s memoir, Conquering Me, shares her inspiring journey of courage and transformation. Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Conquering-Me-Memoir-Courage-Transformation/dp/196616856X

Music Credit: Khari Mateen
What We Discussed:
00:00 Introduction
02:21 Prayer
03:27 Introducing Jolinda Wade
05:11 A Better Way To Describe A Mother
07:40 Let People Be Who They Are
10:07 Jolinda Wade: Early Childhood & Early Dreams
20:54 Life's Lessons: Listen To Your Mother
26:39 Addiction & Homelessness
32:45 Spiritual Awakening & Recovery
39:32 Becoming A Grandmother & A Protector
43:45 Healing, Acceptance & A Long Lasting Friendship
47:17 Conquering Me: The Redemption Of Jolinda Wade
53:00 A Pivotal Moment
59:09 Divine Guidance To Counter Addiction
01:08:40 A Message Of Hope
01:11:23 Rewind, Reset & Rebuild
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