Best Hashtag Basketball NBA Podcasts (2024)

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Caitlin Clark Should Absolutely Be On The USA Women's Basketball Olympic Team but It's Not a "Snub" 20:39

11d ago20:39

20:39

For all of the obvious reasons, Caitlin Clark, the face of women's basketball should be on the Olympic team. But it may not necessarily be for the reasons you think. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support…

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Taylor Swift Gets it and Tom Brady Doesn't and it's Costing Colin Kaepernick and Bruce Maxwell Their Jobs 27:49

30d ago27:49

27:49

Taylor Swift has had to endure a million times what any man has had to endure, especially white men, and in particular the privileged white quarterbacks in the @NFL like Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Eli and Peyton Manning, Tony Romo and Troy Aikman. Taylor Swift has been sexually assaulted, cancelled by Kanye West, had to overcome mental health challe…

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Angel Reese Strength in Numbers and The Power of Social Media 36:52

1M ago36:52

36:52

Angel Reese is an amazing woman. She's a winner. A great friend. Great teammate. And a marketing genius. She loves to learn and she has "it". And she has a "why" that motivates her and she's just getting started. 2,000,000 people tuned in to watch her pre-season game on a social media feed. 2,000,000! It's unprecedented and what she's doing to quie…

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Hashtag Girldad Podcast Episode 3 19:02

3M ago19:02

19:02

Under the Umbrella of The Sports Deli Podcast we are so honored to bring you the Hashtag Girldad Podcast - Episode 3. Jeaner (my daughter) and I discuss homeschool, acne, basketball, and some other fun topics during this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/messageSupport this podcast: https:…

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Dr. Russ Kennedy - The Anxiety MD - Author of Anxiety Rx 1:16:42

5M ago1:16:42

1:16:42

Dr. Russ Kennedy is helping revolutionize how people navigate anxiety after going through decades of it himself. His groundbreaking book Anxiety Rx is a how to guide on managing anxiety. Dr. Kennedy's story is incredible from how he grew up with a bi-polar, schizophrenic father to his own anxiety to his journey as a neuroscientist, stand-up comedia…

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Kim Mulkey and Coaches Should Do More with Their Wardrobes 14:06

5M ago14:06

14:06

Kim Mulkey and coaches in my opinion should leverage their respective platforms to amplify mental health, anti-bullying, and all marginalized communities and people. Coaches have access to platforms many don't and can do so much more. Instead of wearing nice outfits and bling, howabout similar to how Lance Armstrong raised 100s of millions for canc…

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Taylor Soule Played Her Rookie Ball with the WNBA's Chicago Sky After Leading her Virginia Tech Hokies to it's First Ever Final Four 1:44:33

6M ago1:44:33

1:44:33

Taylor Soule, an old soul and an incredible spirit, grew up in New Hampshire along with her baby sister. They we're adopted by two white parents, and today, you will hear the rest of the story of how she went from small town girl to Boston, Massachusetts and Boston College to Blacksburg, Virginia and Virginia Tech helping the Hokies earn their firs…

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The Original "W", The WBL, The Women's Basketball League & The 28.5" Basketball Celebrate #45 1:35:59

6M ago1:35:59

1:35:59

Join Hoot and today's incredibles guests including the G.O.A.T. Cheryl Miller along with 2x WNBA Championship Coach, Dan Hughes, the Legends of the Ball, Judy Sweet, the first Female President in the HERstory of the NCAA, and many others as we celebrate the 45th anniversHERY of the original "W" and the 28.5" women's and girl's basketball. The origi…

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Dr. Earl Smith - Professor at the University of Delware and Anthony Alegrete - Co-Founder of 40 Tons Brand, a Socially Conscious Cannibus Brand 1:23:42

7M ago1:23:42

1:23:42

We're so honored to welcome Earl Smith, PhD, is Emeritus Distinguished Professor of American Ethnic Studies and Sociology at Wake Forest University, and is currently teaching classes in Sociology, African and African American Studies, and Women & Gender Studies at the University of Delaware. Anthony Alegrete, M.A.O.L.Anthony Alegrete, M.A.O.L./COO …

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Jon Patricof, Co-Founder and CEO of Athletes Unlimited 46:49

8M ago46:49

46:49

Jon Patricof, Co-Founder and CEO of Athletes Unlimited joined Hoot along with some incredible SHEros on today's episode. These incredible women included, Colleen Matsuhara, Carol Stiff, President of the Women's Sports Network, Val Whiting, former 2x National Champion at Stanford who later went on to play in the WNBA, and Taylor Soule of the WNBA's …

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Mahmoud Abdul Rauf, Dan Lanning, Colin Kaepernick, Dan Lanning, and Taylor Swift 32:42

9M ago32:42

32:42

Join Hoot in the Sports Deli for today's incredible menu. Tops on the list is Mahmoud Abdul Rauf and the most recent news from Showtime as to why the Documentary STAND was pulled. Next up is my thoughts on Dan Lanning, Head Coach of the Oregon Ducks and why I think he missed a golden opportunity. Where is the support for Colin Kaepernick? All he wa…

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Deion Sanders and Colorado Are The Best Thing To Happen To College Football Since 1998 When The BCS Was Instituted 30:19

9M ago30:19

30:19

Deion and the black and brown community have had naysayers and gas lighters for years, decades and centuries. Not only is it monumentally more difficult for black and brown coaches to secure head coaching jobs in the NFL and at the collegiate level but they don't get as much of a chance once they are afforded an opportunity and they aren't recycled…

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C-Roc From Clubhouse and Founder of That 1 Agency - Thought Leader Who Has 1.5 Million Followers on Instagram 57:47

10M ago57:47

57:47

Join C-Roc and Hoot for this thoughtful discussion about two in-state rivals from the state of Maryland in the form of a Seagull and a Bobcat. C-Roc as he is known in the hallways of Clubhouse attended Salisbury University. And today, you will hear the rest of the story. THE SPORTS DELI PODCASTwww.thesportsdelipodcast.com(Now on) AUDIBLE: https://l…

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Mark Gottfried Former National Championship Coach at UCLA 1:10:11

10M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Mark Gottfried was one of the coaches that gave me a chance to work at UCLA's basketball camp when I was a first year coach. He was always there if I had a question even though he was coaching at the likes of UCLA, Alabama, and NC State. He never forgot the man that gave him his first big shot, Jim Harrick at UCLA and he has been paying it forward …

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Hashtag Girl Dad Podcast: Season 1 Episode 2 - Taylor Swift & Team Jeremiah 33:47

10M ago33:47

33:47

Hoot and Jeaner team up again to discuss the Taylor Swift Concert, Team Jeremiah, her newest dance and The Summer I Became Pretty. Feel free to send us an email to, hashtaggirldad@gmail.com if you have any questions or suggestions. Thanks for the love and support and we hope that you found some sort of inspiration, motivation, and education along w…

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Hashtag Girl Dad Episode 1: Inaugural Episode 27:02

10M ago27:02

27:02

Hoot & Jeaner join forces for our first ever episode of the Hashtag Girl Dad Podcast. We hope that it offers you some inspiration, education, and motivation along with some inevitable comedic relief so that you may put some better tools in your toolbox. Thanks for joining us today and if you have any questions for us or would like to discuss someth…

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Showtime Pulled Mahmoud Abdul Rauf's Documentary STAND, Directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons and It's Unacceptable. Even Mahmoud himself and Joslyn Don't Know Why 22:26

11M ago22:26

22:26

Mahmoud Abdul Rauf was Colin before Colin, Kobe before Kobe and Steph Curry before Steph Curry. That's real. He was destined for the Hall-of-Fame until HBO and the NBA railroaded him and his career. And now Showtime is doing the same. They all owe him a public apology in my opinion as does the Big 3. Shout out to Craig Hodges, Bruce Maxwell, Colin …

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Special on Mahmoud Abdul Rauf and the Documentary STAND Getting Pulled from Showtime 22:26

11M ago22:26

22:26

Mahmoud Abdul Rauf played in the NBA in the 1990s. He was Steph before Steph, Kobe before Kobe and Colin before Colin. And what he's had to endure after getting white balled in the NBA, and most recently in the Big 3 and now with Showtime is a travesty of justice. HBO and the NBA and now Showtime owe him, Director Joslyn Rose Lyons a massive public…

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Colleen Matsuhara - Former National Champion at UCLA and Assistant Coach for the Los Angeles Sparks 1:27:21

12M ago1:27:21

1:27:21

Today's podcast is brought to you by my Amazon shop, at: www.amazon.com/shop/thesportsdeli I may make a commission as a part of the Amazon Influencer Program but it's at no extra cost to you! We're so honored to welcome on this 7th day of Pride Awareness Month and 16 days away from the 51st anniversary of Title IX, one of the most historical pionee…

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Brenda VanLengen - ESPN Emmy Award Winning Basketball Broadcaster. 1:06:39

12M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

This episode is sponsored by my Amazon Shop. I may make a commission as a part of the Amazon Influencer and Bounty programs but it's at no extra cost to you. Some companies do send me items for free or I am sometimes compensated. www.amazon.com/shop/thesportsdeliBrenda VanLengen, an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, has worked as an ESPN women’s coll…

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Race in Amerikkka - S4:E15 33:02

1y ago33:02

33:02

Host and Producer of The Sports Deli, Hoot, discusses the accumulation of being black and brown in Amerikkka as well as the toll of generational trauma. Hoot also talks about a recent article featured in the NY Times about The Toll Police Violence Plays on Mental Health in the black and brown communities in America. Hoot also gives his NBA Finals p…

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Ja Morant Has Made A Lot of Really Stupid Mistakes But I think He'll Turn Things Around - S4:E14 20:26

1y ago20:26

20:26

Ja Morant has not to state the obvious, made a lot of really poor decisions. But we owe it to him to give him grace and allow him time to find himself and make the changes I believe he will make to show us that the best is yet to come. I believe in you Ja! I think you'll learn from all this and be an incredible version of yourself down the road. --…

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Alicia Berber - Head Women's Basketball Coach at Riverside City College and Her Amended Lawsuit Against The Riverside Community College District: S4:E13 42:28

1y ago42:28

42:28

Alicia Berber has endured decades of inhumane treatment. She has been abused, denied access, been overlooked, endured misogyny, sexual harassment, gas lighting, and retaliation. She's lost her home, feared for her life on many occasions, and endured more than two decades of mental anguish and post-traumatic stress. Her physical health has suffered …

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Phil Jackson is a Racist According to Several Former Players and I Agree 26:01

1y ago26:01

26:01

Several of Phil Jackson's players have called him a racist for years. But after hearing his recent comments, in conjunction with his decades of comments and beliefs, is being exposed for the fraud that he is. And he's getting a pass. And that is not okay. Phil is basically telling people to shut tf up and dribble and keep politics out of it. And ma…

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Nicole Jeter West - CEO of Underdog Venture Team 1:16:29

1y ago1:16:29

1:16:29

Nicole Jeter West is the Chief Executive Office of underdog venture team, an organization on a mission to change the game of sports business with a new “pay it forward” model that invests in unique, social-impact driven business opportunities led by passionate and diverse leaders. As CEO, Jeter West is responsible for the organization’s leadership,…

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Arne Duncan - Former Secretary of Education of the United States Under President Barack Obama - S4:E10 53:47

1y ago53:47

53:47

Arne Duncan, former Secretary of Education under former President, Barack Obama joined Hoot and co-host, Dan Bruton for an incredible conversation about the impact of his incredible parents, his early professional years including his time as the Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and his time at Harvard where he was co-capt…

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WWII Veteran & American Hero - Pete Corrao 25:49

1y ago25:49

25:49

My neighbor since 1991, Pete Corrao was born in San Diego, California on November 3, 1925. Just 3 months before graduating high school, he was drafted and never received his diploma. On the afternoon of December 7, 1941, he was attending a football game at Balboa Stadium when it was announced that Pearl Harbor had been attacked. He attended boot ca…

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Sven Erlandson Author of There's A Hole In My Love Cup and I Steal Wives 1:36:09

1y ago1:36:09

1:36:09

Sven Erlandson is one of the most incredible humans I've ever met. And he will be the first person in the history of my 4 podcasts to be on all 4 of them - Healthy Living With Hoot, The Sports Deli Podcast, Life Coaching With Hoot and FYI-Follow Your Intuition. And today you will hear the rest of the story. It was one of the most powerful podcasts …

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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Special - Race and Sports in Amerikkka - S4:E7 40:16

1y ago40:16

40:16

Caitlin Clark is white. Angel Reese is black. Both are polarizing women's college basketball players for their respective teams - Iowa and LSU. They played in the National Championship Game. And in this special episode, I break down not only Caitlin's interview on ESPN with Jeremy Schaap, Angel Reese's comments on Paper Route, and my thoughts on ra…

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Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, LSU, Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball, the Media & Black Lives Matter 7:12

1y ago7:12

7:12

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Greg Whyte (Water) - Former Olympian, Author, and Professor S4:E5 1:13:41

1+ y ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Former Olympian, Greg Whyte joined me today for an amazing podcast filled with education, motivation, inspiration, and laughter. Greg and I attended graduate school together at Frostburg State University (MD) and have stayed in touch for the last 30 years. We discuss his privileged and supportive upbringing, his love for movement, his time in the O…

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Cheri Kempf - Vice President and Executive Producer for Broadcast Distribution for Athletes Unlimited 1:10:25

1+ y ago1:10:25

1:10:25

Cheri Kempf, Vice President and Executive Producer for Broadcast Distribution for Athletes Unlimited joined Hoot today for an incredible conversation about Athletes Unlimited (www.auprosports.com) and her life leading up to this incredible opportunity. She won a World Cup with the U.S. national team in 1992, four years before softball made its Olym…

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Dr. Shaun Anderson - Author of The Black Athlete Revolt 1:39:56

1+ y ago1:39:56

1:39:56

Dr. Shaun Anderson grew up in Arkansas and it wasn't easy to say the least. He was homeless twice. He attended both an HBC (Historical Black College) and a PWI (Predominately White Institution). He was the first and last African-American to be in his doctoral program. And sadly, he had to deal with so much racism at the University of West Virginia,…

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Alicia Berber, Cheryl Miller, Ann Meyers Drysdale, Judy Sweet, Steve Henson, Elizabeth Galloway-McQuitter, & Daniel Kolodziej Join Hoot to Discuss the L.A. Times Article and Lawsuit against RCC-S4:E1 1:06:46

1+ y ago1:06:46

1:06:46

Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of The Sports Deli Podcast. This historic podcast brings together some of the most influential and historic women in the history of women's professional and intercollegiate sports. We are joined by Judy Sweet, the first female President in the history of the NCAA along with 1999 Women's Basketball Hall-of-Fa…

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DaWon B. Baker - Associate AD for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - S3:E46 (Final Episode of Season 3) 1:13:14

1+ y ago1:13:14

1:13:14

DaWon B. Baker joined Hoot for this final episode of Season 3. It was an honor and a privilege. DaWon is the Associate Athletic Director (one of the youngest in the country) for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at the University of Colorado. Baker came to the University of Colorado from the University of Nebraska, where he has served in a sim…

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Corey Koskie - Former MLB Star, Boy Dad of 4, Entrepreneur, and Coach, 1:25:26

1+ y ago1:25:26

1:25:26

We are so honored to be joined by Former MLB Player, Born in Anola, Manitoba, Canada in 1973, the same day as Elon Musk, Corey Koskie. Koskie was a multi-sport star in high school, excelling in baseball, hockey and volleyball. After choosing to focus on baseball, he honed his skills at the National Baseball Institute in Surrey, B.C., in 1993 before…

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Forbes Riley - Award-Winning TV Talk Show Host ⚜️Best Selling Author & Biz Coach ⚜️Visionary ⚜️ Motivational / ⚜️ Keynote Speaker Creator of SpinGym ⚜️ Queen of the Pitch 1:03:05

1+ y ago1:03:05

1:03:05

Forbes Riley is a Celebrity TV Host, Health & Fitness Expert, Entrepreneur, Visionary. The New York native joined me today to talk about her incredible journey and what her vision is for not only herself but for the world going forward. Forbes Riley mesmerizes audiences with her authentic, inspirational style that is second to none. Often referred …

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Alicia Berber - Riverside City College Women's Basketball Coach and Her Title IX Lawsuit 1:16:12

1+ y ago1:16:12

1:16:12

Alicia Berber, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Riverside City College continues to fight the injustices, harassments, Title IX violations and unbearable conditions that have been going on for over 20 years. She updates us in this part 3 of our ongoing chronicling of her fight for women and girls everywhere. Join Alicia and I along with Judy Sweet,…

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Jerry Jones and Stephen A. Smith We're Both Wrong About The 1957 Racist Photo That Recently Appeared in The Washington Post and Here is Why - S3:E42 24:39

1+ y ago24:39

24:39

Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL was seen in a photo in 1957 that prevented 6 black children from entering North Little Rock High School. He claimed that he was "Curious" but didn't denounce the entire situation or condemn it. He wasn't required to like we asked of Kyrie to meet with black and brown leaders or go through sensitiv…

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Rabbi Harry Rozenberg 1:06:45

1+ y ago1:06:45

1:06:45

Rabbi Harry Rosenberg joined Hoot from Israel for this epic conversation about his upbringing as a Knicks fan to how he became a Rabbi to where he is now and where he hopes to be in five years. We discuss Kyrie Irving, Kanye, Elon Musk, Palestine, the 2018 documentary by Ronald Dalton, Hebrews to Negros, the Anti-Defamation League, Psychedelics, fo…

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Dave Chappelle On Saturday Night Live Got These 3 Things Wrong 24:37

1+ y ago24:37

24:37

Join Hoot for this Special Edition of The Sports Deli Podcast where he discusses the Dave Chappelle monologue from the November 12, 2022, episode of Saturday Night Live. Hoot believes that Dave should have either not discussed or framed 3 of the topics differently because in this new era of comedy, you have to think about what you're saying about w…

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Kyrie Irving Is Being Silenced & Cancelled & It's Wrong 39:47

1+ y ago39:47

39:47

I completely disagree with the Brooklyn Nets requirements for Kyrie to return to play. I understand he needs to be a better example and more thoughtful before he posts on social media but I personally think he's struggling with life, his past and his heritage. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/mess…

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Jazmyn Jackson - Professional Women's Softball Player for Athletes Unlimited and Former Member of Team USA 1:13:23

1+ y ago1:13:23

1:13:23

Jazmyn Jackson is a pro women's softball player for @Athletes Unlimited and a former member of Team USA. She's played and coached at the D1 level for both a PWI and HBC. This incredibly polarizing woman joined Hoot for this powerful episode as a part of our 50th Anniversary of Title IX Celebration Series. Check out all the VIDEO and AUDIO episodes,…

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Kelly Hayes - Former Professional Women's Hockey Player - She's One of Only 6 Women Ever To Play Both Professional Men's & Women's Hockey While Being a Member of Team USA 1:29:46

1+ y ago1:29:46

1:29:46

At age 11 Kelly told her parents she wanted to play football and ice hockey, her father said, "there is no future in either sport for you, so just pick one". Kelly picked hockey and went on to play for 24 years including college back-to-back champions, 7 years on Team USA and 4 years playing men's professional ice hockey -- once retired she went on…

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Alicia Berber, Cheryl Miller, Judy Sweet, Flo Luppani, Shanon Jordan, Paul DeBolt & Attorney Daniel Kolodziej Join Hoot - The Case Against Riverside City College - Enough is Enough 57:50

1+ y ago57:50

57:50

THE SPORTS DELI PRESENTS: Cheryl Miller, The G.O.A.T., Judy Sweet, The First Female In The History of the NCAA, along with Flo Luppani From Santa Ana College, Paul DeBolt from Napa Valley College and attorney, Daniel Kolodziej Join Hoot in Support of Alicia Berber, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Riverside Community College whose endured 20+ Years…

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Alicia Berber - Head Women's Basketball Coach at Riverside Community College Has Endured Abuse, Harassment, and Numerous Violations of Title IX That's Lasted Over 2 Decades. Enough is Enough 9:49

1+ y ago9:49

9:49

Alicia Berber Head Women's Basketball Coach at Riverside City College Has Been Violated for Decades. And she is fighting back. We support her 100% and need all of you to help us fight these abuses, violations, harassment, and illegal activities. This is about Alicia but also about all the women and girl's everywhere who continue to fight the misogy…

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Marie Ferdinand Harris - Former WNBA Star 1:35:03

1+ y ago1:35:03

1:35:03

Marie Ferdinand-Harris joined HOOOOOOOOOT in #thesportsdelipodcast along with Dan Hughes and Legends of the Ball, Inc. - LOB, Inc. What an honor to welcome our 35th WNBA, ABL, WBL and Overseas Player or Coach to our show as a part of 50th Anniversary of Title IX Celebration Series. ANY AND ALL PLAYERS AND COACHES FROM THE W - THE ORIGINAL W and the…

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S7E1 - #EP145 - A Brief Announcement 2:21

1+ y ago2:21

2:21

In this brief announcement episode, host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) discusses the new home for the NBA Deep Dives Podcast, the No Ceilings NBA Podcast feed! Thank you so much to all of you who have listened to the podcast, and special thanks to the man behind Hashtag Basketball, Joey Mamone, and all of my Hashtag Basketball co-hosts over the y…

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Brittney Griner 32nd Birthday Special Edition - Bring BG Home 18:34

1+ y ago18:34

18:34

WNBA star, Brittney Griner, has been sentenced to 9 1/2 years in jail for having less than 1 gram of marijuana oil in her possession while in Russia. This antiquated law should be changed. It should be decriminalized, even in Russia. This non-violent offense, with no criminal intent, was prescribed in the United States. And despite our differences,…

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Alica Berber, Cheryl Miller & Hoot Discuss Title IX, The Lawsuit and the Unthinkable Working Conditions at Riverside's Community College's Athletic Department. 1:39:08

1+ y ago1:39:08

1:39:08

Alicia Berber a Hall-of-Famer at Riverside Community College join another Hall-of-Famer, Cheryl Miller, along with a pioneer and a legend, Elizabeth Galloway McQuitter to discuss Alicia's two decades of harassment and retaliation in violation of Title IX and the subsequent lawsuit that she is pursuing, the second of it's kind alleged against Rivers…

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