<![CDATA[Upnext]]>Upnext is a raw, unfiltered sports and culture podcast hosted by Gionni Smith, founder of UpNext. This show brings you inside the energy of the game before it even starts—highlighting real conversations with fans, athletes, influencers, and everyday voices that make sports what it is.

Blending sports talk, real-life experiences, and community impact, Gionni dives into what it really means to build something from the ground up while chasing a bigger vision. From pregame energy and fan debates to personal stories, business moves, and cultural moments—this is more than a podcast, it’s a movement.

If you love sports, real conversations, and seeing the grind behind the scenes, this is the show for you.

Welcome to UpNext.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:42:35 GMTTue, 24 Mar 2026 18:16:43 GMT60Gionni<p><i>Upnext </i> is a raw, unfiltered sports and culture podcast hosted by Gionni Smith, founder of UpNext. This show brings you inside the energy of the game before it even starts—highlighting real conversations with fans, athletes, influencers, and everyday voices that make sports what it is.</p><p>Blending sports talk, real-life experiences, and community impact, Gionni dives into what it really means to build something from the ground up while chasing a bigger vision. From pregame energy and fan debates to personal stories, business moves, and cultural moments—this is more than a podcast, it’s a movement.</p><p>If you love sports, real conversations, and seeing the grind behind the scenes, this is the show for you.</p><p><b>Welcome to UpNext.</b></p>episodicGionnigionni@upnext-ent.comno<![CDATA[NFL Draft Reactions 🔥 | Winners, Losers & Why DC Hosting Next Year Is BIG (w/ Lano)]]>Me and Lano break down everything from the NFL Draft — the biggest winners, surprising picks, and which teams completely missed the mark 👀

We also talk about what it means for DC to host the draft next year and why it could be a game-changer for the city, the fans, and the culture.

From bold takes to real reactions, this is a must-listen if you’re tapped into football and what’s next.

🎙️ Topics:

  • Best and worst draft classes
  • Most surprising picks
  • Teams that changed their future
  • What the draft coming to DC really means

Tap in and let us know your biggest takeaway 👇
#NFLDraft #FootballTalk #UpNext #SportsPodcast

]]>e3a62bac-43bd-4c69-a262-5c20ddd0494fMon, 27 Apr 2026 03:53:04 GMT<p>Me and Lano break down everything from the NFL Draft — the biggest winners, surprising picks, and which teams completely missed the mark 👀</p><p>We also talk about what it means for DC to host the draft next year and why it could be a game-changer for the city, the fans, and the culture.</p><p>From bold takes to real reactions, this is a must-listen if you’re tapped into football and what’s next.</p><p>🎙️ Topics:</p><ul><li>Best and worst draft classes</li><li>Most surprising picks</li><li>Teams that changed their future</li><li>What the draft coming to DC really means</li></ul><p>Tap in and let us know your biggest takeaway 👇<br />#NFLDraft #FootballTalk #UpNext #SportsPodcast</p>no01:11:4811NFL Draft Reactions 🔥 | Winners, Losers & Why DC Hosting Next Year Is BIG (w/ Lano)full