Best Black Athlete Podcasts (2024)

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Election 2024: The Black Athlete and Politics 1:07:43

1d ago1:07:43

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In this episode, we discuss the history of the Black athlete and political endorsements. We also talk about why some athletes tend to lean right during the most consequential election of their lifetime.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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The Great Black Hope 52:48

1M ago52:48

52:48

In this episode, we celebrate the release of The Great Black Hope: Doug Williams, Vince Evans, and the Making of the Black QuarterbackBy Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Olympics 2024 Wrap-up 1:31:48

3M ago1:31:48

1:31:48

In this episode, we get together to talk about the Paris Olympics. We give our takes about Simone Biles, Noah Lyles, Basketball, the African Diaspora, and many other topics.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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The Face of the League 1:01:41

6M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

In this episode, we're joined for Dr. Carl Suddler to discuss the WNBA, the NBA and the idea of the "face of the league." We delve into the popularity of Caitlin Clark and why Anthony Edwards is the right guy.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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CJ Stroud and the Carceral State 48:01

12M ago48:01

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Carl Suddler to help us break down the meaning of CJ Stroud's latest post-game interview discussion about the unjust criminal justice system.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Coach Prime 1:07:09

1y ago1:07:09

1:07:09

In this episode, Dr. Carl Suddler joins us to discuss Bishop Sycamore and also Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffalos. We give our thoughts on the exploitation that was BS High School and the meaning of Coach Prime's victory at Colorado.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Ja and the NBA 1:01:24

1+ y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

In this episode, in the first half we discuss our thoughts on men and women's college basketball and March Madness. We dedicate the last 30 minutes talking JA, the NBA, and the difference between David Stern and Adam Silver.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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The Black Super Bowl 55:54

1+ y ago55:54

55:54

In this episode, after getting caught up on LeBron's scoring record and the NBA trade deadline, we dive into the Super Bowl that features two starting Black quarterbacks. But before we dish out on Mahomes and Hurts, we talk the legacy of Ken Riley, a black college quarterback that is now in the NFL Hall of Fame as a cornerback.…

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Black Bodies And Football 1:07:56

2y ago1:07:56

1:07:56

In this episode, we're joined by Cultural Anthropologist Dr. Tracie Canada to discuss Black bodies, family, and football. During our conversation, she discusses her recent article "Damar Hamlin’s Collapse Highlights the Violence Black Men Experience in Football." The brilliant scholar provides insight into what it's like for Black men playing footb…

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Deion Sanders Goes to Colorado, Jerry Jones Goes Back in Time 1:03:22

2y ago1:03:22

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Carl Suddler to haver a spirited conversation about Deion Sanders taking a job at Colorado. We talk about community, HBCUS, expectations, and big time football. As a bonus, we give our takes on Jerry Jones and the 1957 North Little Rock school incident.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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The Black World Cup 2022 1:17:20

2y ago1:17:20

1:17:20

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Jermaine Scott, an expert on soccer and the Black diaspora. He breaks down the Black players on the US you should know for this World Cup. Moreover, we discuss the Black diaspora on other teams, including Canada, Belgium, France and teams in sub-Saharan Africa.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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We're Back! 59:29

2y ago59:29

59:29

It's been a long time, we shouldn't have left you, but We're Back! In this episode we play catchup on some of the things we missed. We discuss Serena and her legacy, Todd Bowles and Black Coaches, Deion and HBCUs, and chop it up about the start of the NBA.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Marlin Briscoe 1:06:20

2+ y ago1:06:20

1:06:20

We are back! In this episode, we quickly catch you up on what we've been doing these past 2 months, before we get into discussing the meaning of Marlin Briscoe. After that we chop it up about the day's latest moves with NBA free agency and USC and UCLA moving to the Big 10.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Jackie 75 53:24

2+ y ago53:24

53:24

On this episode, we bring on sports reporter and investigative journalist Bradford William Davis to dish on all things Black baseball. As part of our episode celebrating the legacy of Jackie Robinson and the 75th anniversary of him breaking the color barrier in baseball, we discuss the plight of the Black player today, and some key Black players to…

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The Attack on Black Women Athletes 48:06

2+ y ago48:06

48:06

In this episode, we are back with Dr. Letisha Engracia Cardoso Brown to speak about the recent attacks on Black women athletes. From Venus and Serena, to gymnasts at UCLA, the brilliant Dr. Brown breaks it down.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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From Bomb Threats to Basketball: HBCUs Today 55:27

2+ y ago55:27

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On this episode, we bring on historian, and leading scholar of HBCU history, Jelani Favors. Favors, the author of the award winning book, Shelter in a Storm: How Black Colleges Generations of Leadership and Activism, discusses the recent bomb threats that a number of campuses have faced and the future of sports at HBCUs.…

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Brian Flores vs. The NFL 57:57

3y ago57:57

57:57

In this episode, we discuss the latest news in the NFL regarding Brian Flores suing the league for racial discrimination. To help us talk about this subject, we have Dr. Carl Suddler as our guest. We put in context the meaning of the law suit and what Black head coaches have to go through in the NFL.…

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The Clean Up Men: The NFL and Black Coaches 39:25

3y ago39:25

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In this episode, to begin 2022, we start where the NFL left off with their time tested tradition of using Black coaches as clean up men, but firing them before they can finish the job. Specifically, we take a look at Brian Flores and the Miami Dolphins, and David Culley of the Houston Texans.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Deion Sanders, HBCUs, and Signing Day 37:01

3y ago37:01

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On this episode, we had to hop on the pod for an emergency show. As one of the leading experts on HBCU football, Derrick had to breakdown what it meant for Deion and Jackson State to sign top recruit Travis Hunter. Is this sustainable? Who knows? But this move has the chance to shake the foundation of the sport.…

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The Coaching Carousel 46:23

3y ago46:23

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In this episode, we discuss the latest news in college football as it relates to the Black coach. We talk about what the hiring of Marcus Freeman and Hue Jackson mean, and also all the money these coaches are getting. Most important, we're back!By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Aaron Rodgers and the Bad Faith Actors 1:06:36

3y ago1:06:36

1:06:36

In this episode, we discuss some recent headlines involving owners, coaches, and players and their questionable decisions. We look at Suns owner Robert Sarver, University of Washington football coach Jimmy Lake, and Aaron Rodgers and how they used public trust to do bad things. To be clear, Aaron Rodgers is the name, so we gave him top billing.…

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Jon Gruden and his Emails 52:40

3y ago52:40

52:40

In this episode, we discuss the problems that Urban Meyer and Jon Gruden are having. We talk about their whiteness and privilege and how that has protected them all these years. Gruden's racist trope was not just a one off thing that should be left in the past.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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The NBA and the Vax 50:39

3y ago50:39

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In this episode, we talk about NBA players refusing to get the vaccine and why they might be. We give some historical context to how Black folks and the grapevine, and why, because of the history of medicine and mistrust, some might be hesitant to get vaccinated. In the end, however, that's not enough.…

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NFL Preview 2021 53:33

3y ago53:33

53:33

In this episode we preview the 2021 season for the NFL. More than just our hot takes on fantasy football, we dive into the new social justice helmet approval list and ask "what happened to the movement?" We reference Vince Evans several times, so you don't want to miss that. And briefly discuss the career of Tyrod Taylor.…

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HBCU Classics 1:01:31

3y ago1:01:31

1:01:31

In this episode we discuss the significance of HBCU football on primetime TV. We go over the history of television contracts and how HBCUs were left out, and what being on TV can mean for their programs. We tell you why Grambling and Tennessee State are significant in the history of college football. Derrick breaks down the history of the Orange Bl…

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MLK and Fortnite 1:06:45

3y ago1:06:45

1:06:45

In this episode, we have Dr. Kishonna Gray on again to help us breakdown the latest Fortnite venture, as they put a MLK module into their game. We discuss the implications of this e-learning, both pros and cons. But before we get started, we talk Fantasy Football and Covid.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Legacies: From Allyson Felix to Bobby Bowden 45:28

3y ago45:28

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In this episode we get you up to speed on the wee that was (August 4-11), from the ending of the Olympics to the death and legacy of Bobby Bowden. We salute Allyson Felix as an all-time great and we discuss the legacy of Bobby Bowden.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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The Olympics 53:00

3+ y ago53:00

53:00

In this episode, we start off season 3 with a discussion of the end of the NBA season, then we give our thoughts on the NFL and the new covid discussion. We end the episode discussing the Olympics and highlighting the importance of a growing mental health conversation.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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George Floyd and the Criminalization of the Black Athletic Body 55:11

3+ y ago55:11

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In this episode, we have guest Dr. Carl Suddler on to discuss his recent Washington Post Op-ed on George Floyd, his murder, and what it meant for athlete activism. In our conversation, we discuss the meaning of the Black athletic body and how it becomes criminalized. We also briefly discuss the impact of Lee Evans.…

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Choppin it Up, April 2021 59:21

3+ y ago59:21

59:21

It has been a good 6 weeks since we recorded. Sorry we left you. In this episode, we discuss the newest information on the Eyes of Texas, Tennessee State's Hiring of Eddie George, and why LeBron James is right to be angry over police brutality, including why he should have left up his tweet.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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The Plantation 52:36

3+ y ago52:36

52:36

In this episode, we discuss the recent controversies in college sports surrounding racism, exploitation, and the Black athlete. Specifically, we discuss donors at Texas forcing players to stay on the field for "Eyes of Texas," and Creighton's basketball coach Greg McDermott telling this players to stay on the plantation.…

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The G.O.A.T 44:41

3+ y ago44:41

44:41

In this episode, we jump into the GOAT debate and discuss whether Tom Brady is really the greatest of all time. But first, we spend 20 minutes discussing the Jaguars signing of Chris Doyle and what it means for BLM in pro football going forward.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Super Bowl 55 49:15

4y ago49:15

49:15

In this episode, we touch on the lives of Hank Aaron and John Chaney, discuss the problem the NFL has with hiring Black coaches, and give our predictions for Super Bowl 55.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Esports 1:02:10

4y ago1:02:10

1:02:10

In this fun episode, we are joined by the brilliant Dr. Kishonna Gray to discuss race and gaming. Along the way Dr. Gray breaks down E-sports as a college sport, racial disparities in gaming, and discussing Black women and gaming. Trust us, you don't want to skip this episode.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Black College Football Coaches, A Crisis (2020) 47:49

4y ago47:49

47:49

In this episode, we take a quick look at a startling recent trend; the firing of Black college coaches. With 3 power 5 Black coaches fired in the last 3 weeks, we discuss what has to happen moving forward to increase the number of Black coaches on the sidelines.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Maradona 50:05

4y ago50:05

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In this episode, we bring on Dr. Jermaine Scott (Black Soc Doc) to discuss the life and legacy of Diego Maradona. We discuss his life on and off the pitch along with class, race, and colorism in Argentina. There's also a Mike Tyson comparison.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Off the top 56:05

4y ago56:05

56:05

In this episode, we sit down and discuss the latest happenings in sports. From the move to add Negro League stats to MLB, to the Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade. Along the way, we talk Covid and sports leagues. If you ever wanted to know what a phone call between us was like, this is it. Like me being shocked in real time that South Carolina lost…

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The Spencer Haywood Rule 1:18:14

4y ago1:18:14

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With the NBA draft approaching, we chopped it up with Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood about his battle with the NBA. In a very open interview, Haywood, who is one of the most significant basketball players in history, discussed his upbringing in Mississippi, playing ball in Detroit, his Olympic success, and his fight for the right to play in the NBA.…

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The Vote 59:47

4y ago59:47

59:47

In this episode, we chop it up with Dr. Charles McKinney of Rhodes College about the power and the limits of the vote. The good Doc breaks it down for our listeners and drops some gems about the importance of political education. We also take the opportunity to dish on Ice Cube and Black capitalism.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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World Series 2020 55:34

4y ago55:34

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In this episode, we have guest, Bradford William Davis, a sports columnist for the NY Daily News chopping it up with us about the World Series. Bradford dishes on Mookie Betts going to the Dodgers, MLB and their BLM campaign, and how he got into journalism.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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NBA Bubble Wrap and the Lakers Championship 57:55

4y ago57:55

57:55

In this episode, we discuss the NBA Bubble and the championship with scholar and big-time Laker fan Dr. Carl Sudler. We talk Lebron's legacy, the Lakers championship, and Black Lives Matter.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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John Thompson 1:00:06

4y ago1:00:06

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In this episode, we have special guest Dr. Frank Guridy talking the life and legacy of John Thompson. From starter jackets to graduation rates, we got you covered.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Basketball and Boycotts 59:27

4y ago59:27

59:27

In this episode, we give our thoughts on the recent strikes/boycotts in the sports world led by the WNBA and NBA. Where do we go from here?By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Athlete Activism and the WNBA 49:35

4+ y ago49:35

49:35

In this episode, we bring on Dr. Letisha Brown to discuss the WNBA and athlete activism.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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The Noose 44:38

4+ y ago44:38

44:38

In this episode, we use the Bubba Wallace noose incident to briefly discuss the history of lynching in America.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Juneteenth 48:51

4+ y ago48:51

48:51

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Vanessa Holden, Assistant Professor of History at Kentucky, to discuss the meaning of Juneteenth and other Emancipation Days commemorated by Black folk. Dr. Holden also discusses her forthcoming book about the women involved in the Nat Turner rebellion.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Policing and Protest 1:04:53

4+ y ago1:04:53

1:04:53

In this episode, we are joined by historians Carl Suddler and Hasan Kwame Jeffries, to discuss the policing and protest in the wake of the murders of George Floyd and Brianna Taylor. We put this moment in historical context and also discuss how white coaches are mishandling this moment.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Sporting Blackness: A Conversation with Dr. Samantha Sheppard 58:46

4+ y ago58:46

58:46

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Samantha N. Sheppard about her new book Sporting Blackness: Race, Embodiment, and Critical Muscle Memory on Screen. She also uses her critical eye to breakdown The Last Dance.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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Harvey Gantt: Beyond Michael Jordan 50:12

4+ y ago50:12

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In this episode, we give you the background you need on Harvey Gantt so he's not just a footnote in a Michael Jordan conversation. From Clemson, to Soul City, to the Mayor of Charlotte, Gantt was the Michael Jordan on politics.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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The Last Dance Review, 1&2 44:03

4+ y ago44:03

44:03

In this episode, we invite historian Carl Suddler to join us in our conversation on the first 2 episodes of the Last Dance. Suddler also gives us heartwarming words about the passing of friend, mentor, and sports historian Pellom McDaniels III.By Louis Moore and Derrick White

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