Bill Rhoden On Sports (brospod)

Live from Chocolat Restaurant & Lounge in Harlem, USA, Bill and Jamal reconvene to speak on this week’s sports issues and beyond. The two talk about Time Magazine naming Donald Trump their Person of the Year (5:23), LeBron James’s refusal to stay with his team in a New York City Trump hotel and his refusal to call it a “statement” (6:25), as well as James’s back and forth with Phil Jackson over “possegate” (13:07). We also hear Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy’s interesting response to Phil Jackson’s choice of words (19:28) Bill and Jamal also discuss the Knicks’ season to date (23:37), the upcoming big Sunday Night game between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants (30:05), and they compare the game’s quarterbacks, Dak Prescott and Eli Manning (32:33). Finally, Bill reflects on and remembers one of his final interactions with the late, great John Saunders (46:29). All this and more on the latest episode of Bill Rhoden On Sports. We hope that you enjoy our podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes, follow

Bill and Jamal are joined by the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for the Oklahoman, Erik Horne. The three discuss Russell Westbrook's phenomenal start to the NBA season (averaging a triple-double), life in OKC without Kevin Durant, and revisit the reasons why Durant departed Oklahoma City for Golden State. Finally, Bill and Jamal again touch on the disappointment of the recent election and what it means and should mean within the sports landscape. All of this and more on the latest edition of Bill Rhoden On Sports. We hope that you enjoy our podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes, follow on Soundcloud and like and comment on both, as we would love to get and incorporate your feedback. We encourage you to contact us via email at: brospod@gmail.com and follow us on social media. Twitter: @BROSpod, @WCRhoden, @Blacketologist Facebook page: Bill Rhoden On Sports (@BROSpod) Instagram: @brospod YouTube: BROS Pod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac

Bill and Jamal are joined by the great Len Elmore, who talks about his extraordinary life; from dealing with family tragedies, attending Power Memorial high school and then the University of Maryland, to playing in the ABA and NBA, earning a degree from Harvard Law School and working as a Brooklyn Assistant District Attorney, an NBA agent, and finally as a NBA and college basketball analyst. The three also discuss what a Trump presidency will look like (23:32), athlete protests (32:42), the 2016/17 college basketball landscape (1:03:29), and NCAA issues, including "pay for play," one and dones, and Ben Simmons. We hope that you enjoy our podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes, follow on Soundcloud and like and comment on both, as we would love to get and incorporate your feedback. We encourage you to contact us via email at: brospod@gmail.com and follow us on social media. Twitter: @BROSpod, @WCRhoden, @Blacketologist Facebook page: Bill Rhoden On Sports (@BROSpod) Instagram: @brospod YouTube: BROS Pod

Bill and Jamal talk about the horror that was the 2016 Presidential Election. They discuss why this happened (6:10) and why Trump supporters should stop denying their racism (11:38). We also hear from some NY Giants' players about their thoughts on the election, leadership, and how to bounce back from a tough (election) loss (13:45). Finally, Bill and Jamal talk about the missed signs that could have predicted this election result was coming. We hope that you enjoy our podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes, follow on Soundcloud and like and comment on both, as we would love to get and incorporate your feedback. We encourage you to contact us via email at: brospod@gmail.com and follow us on social media. Twitter: @BROSpod, @WCRhoden, @Blacketologist Facebook page: Bill Rhoden On Sports (@BROSpod) Instagram: @brospod YouTube: BROS Pod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill and Jamal are joined by former defensive end and Super Bowl champion, Chris Canty. Canty is currently an NFL analyst and ESPN Radio host. The three talk football and life, including Cam Newton’s complaints of not being protected (3:25), the NFL’s officials problem (12:29), and the real reasons for the NFL ratings dip (17:00). They also talk Colin Kaepernick and if Canty would kneel during the national anthem (20:00), the next step after protests (23:15), and the disparity between NBA and NFL contracts (28:04). Canty discusses his view of the Ray Rice ordeal while a member of the Ravens (38:47) and Josh Brown (44:34). Finally, the three discuss on-field developments such as the Cowboys’ Super Bowl chances (51:00), Tom Brady and the Patriots (52:00), the Giants and Jets (57:52), and the big Eagles vs. Giants match-up this Sunday (59:48). We hope that you enjoy our podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes, follow on Soundcloud and like and comment on both, as we would love to get and incorporate your feedback. W

Bill and Jamal are joined in Harlem by the legendary Kenny Anderson. Anderson, a Queens native, was one of the all-time great New York City high school players, a two-year star at Georgia Tech, and the 2nd overall pick by the New Jersey Nets in 1991. Anderson talks about success in NYC at such a young age, taking advantage of stardom in college, and his up and down 14-year NBA career. More importantly, he candidly discusses his many life lessons, regrets, accomplishments, and growing as a person. He also talks about being abused at a young age, how it affected his life, and realizing the importance of seeking out professional help, particularly as a black man. Finally, Anderson discusses his forthcoming documentary, Mr. Chibbs, which premieres November 12th in New York City. All this and more on the latest edition of Bill Rhoden On Sports. We hope that you enjoy our podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes, follow on Soundcloud and like and comment on both, as we would love to get and incorporate your feedback. We

Bill and Jamal are back live from Met Life Stadium for the Baltimore Ravens vs. NY Giants. They talk about Colin Kaepernick's much anticipated return to the starting lineup for the S.F. 49ers in Buffalo (1:14), the Giants big win over the Ravens and Odell Beckham Jr's huge performance (3:35), and we hear from Beckham on his long but strange love affair with the kicker's net (6:25). Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun joins the program to talk about his sportswriting career and his coverage of the Baltimore Ravens, past and present (12:03). Finally, Bill and Jamal talk about the upcoming NBA season for the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks (40:38). Jamal gives his thoughts on both rosters and we hear Jeremy Lin's thoughts on National Anthem protests and "locker room talk" (46:21). We also hear from the Knicks' Carmelo Anthony on Derrick Rose's eventual return (49:13). All this and more on the latest edition of Bill Rhoden On Sports. Kevin Keating on the sound, Raisa Kelly on the visuals. We hope that y

Live from Met Life Stadium, Bill and Jamal are joined by SB Nation's Thomas George and the New York Post's Steve Serby. George talks about Russell Wilson, the Seahawks and protest in the NFL (1:00). Serby discusses his 40-plus year run as a sportswriter at the Post, including his infamous run-in with former Jets QB Richard Todd (37:17). Finally, Bill talks to Seahawks' defensive end Cliff Avril about a school he started in his home country of Haiti (1:13:50). All this and much more on the latest edition of Bill Rhoden On Sports. Production assistance from Kevin Keating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill and Jamal are joined via phone by Nick Eatman of DallasCowboys.com and author of the new book Friday, Saturday, Sunday In Texas: A Year in the Life of Lone Star Football, from High School to College to the Cowboys. Eatman talks about why he wrote the book, what makes Texas football different, and being on hand for the ugly collapse of the Baylor football program due to sexual misconduct. Eatman also talks with Bill and Jamal about the 2016/17 Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott and Tony Romo. All this and more on the latest episode of Bill Rhoden On Sports. Production assistance from Kevin Keating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill and Jamal are live from Met Life Stadium for Week 3 of the NFL season. The Washington football team squeezed out a 29-27 victory over the home team Giants, but the main event was the rematch between Odell Beckham Jr. and Josh Norman. The guys talk about the match-up, whether it lived up to expectations, and who got the best of it. They also talk about other Week 3 happenings, Cam Newton's mini protest, the Charlotte unrest, and much more. Production assistance from Kevin Keating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill and Jamal are live from Met Life Stadium after the New York Giants home opener and joined by FiOS1 Sports anchor/reporter Justin Walters. The three talk NY Jets' versus NY Giants' hopes (5:26) and wrap up the Giants' big win over the New Orleans Saints (32:52). They discuss Eli Manning and Jason Pierre-Paul's reactions to the win (6:34), talk about the continued protests around the NFL (14:22), and discuss the Miami PD's recent response (16:42). All this and more on the latest edition of Bill Rhoden On Sports. Production assistance from Kevin Keating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill and Jamal convene to wrap up week 1 of the NFL season and look ahead to week 2. They talk Jets, NFL happenings of note, and of course the ongoing National Anthem protests taking place on the pro, college and high school levels. Finally, the two discuss what hey think should be the next step forward in player protests. Listen to all this and more on the latest edition of Bill Rhoden On Sports. Production assistance from Kevin Keating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill and Jamal are joined by Mimi Valdes, Chief Creative Officer of Pharrell Williams's production company, i Am Other. Valdes talks about her path from Chelsea Projects in NYC to Vibe Magazine Editor-in-Chief, to i Am Other and Pharrell, to movie producer and writer (11:25). She also discusses her latest movie project, Hidden Figures, set to come out in December 2016 (30:25), whether there are enough stories/images of people of color coming out of Hollywood (37:11), power and control exhibited by people of color in the industry (48:35), and she even weighs in on Colin Kaepernick (57:19). All this and much more on the latest edition of Bill Rhoden On Sports. Production assistance from Kevin Keating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill and Jamal are back at Chocolat Restaurant for Labor Day and are joined by Divission III assistant coach Kyle Dudley. The three talk to Dudley about what the Colin Kaepernick issue means from a college coach's perspective (3:54/13:20), why this story refuses to go away (7:02), and they listen to and discuss President Obama's response to Kaepernick (16:54). The three are also joined by patrons of Chococlat, as well as Harlem residents, who give their takes on Kaepernick's National Anthem protest (27:04). Among the additional guests are Ny Whitaker and Theo Harris. Whitaker talks about the upcoming national election, as well as the New York State democratic primary on September 13th. Harris talks about the important issues of voting rights and voter protection and how to avoid/prevent voter suppression (49:08). All this and more on the latest edition of Bill Rhoden On Sports. Audio production from Kevin Keating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c

Bill and Jamal talk with the great NFL analyst, Solomon Wilcots. He talks about his work as ambassador for Huddle Up for New Alzheimer's Treatments (10:50), the Colin Kaepernick protest (6:27), the effectiveness of NFL safety initiatives (41:32), and even Deflate Gate (51:10). Finally, Wilcots discusses the upcoming NFL season (1:00:30), including takes on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns, RGIII, New York Giants and Jets, Carolina Panthers and Cam Newton. All of this and much more on the latest edition of Bill Rhoden On Sports. Production assistance from Kevin Keating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill and Jamal sit down for an impromptu discussion ('Hot Take") on Colin Kaepernick's National Anthem protest. Excuse the slight sound change and the Harlem night background noise, but the two could not wait to speak on this important American issue. Production assistance as usual from Kevin Keating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill and Jamal are joined by former Olympic Rhythmic Gymnast and Hall of Famer, Wendy Hilliard. They discuss the Rio Olympics and the spectacular performance of the U.S. Gymnastics team, led by Simone Biles (4:42), the relatively recent dominance by the U.S. in the sport (11:27), and what it takes to become an Olympic Gymnast (17:30). They also discuss the Gabby Douglas "controversy" (26:35) and whether Michael Phelps is indeed the greatest Olympian of all-time (51:58). All this and much more on the latest edition of Bill Rhoden On Sports. Production assistance from Kevin Keating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill and Jamal are joined by Eulis Cathey, the host of Real Jazz on Sirius XM channel 67 and WBGO's Sunday Night Music Mix. Cathey advises Jazz beginners on tracks to start with (4:27), tells us who the "young lions" are on the current Jazz scene (7:35), and Bill discusses the similarities between Jazz and Sports, in relation to Black artists/athletes, as far as power and control of their professions are concerned (33:13). Cathey also addresses the Kenny G/John Coltrane Jazz and Blues Festival controversy (42:30) and tells us what five Jazz tracks/albums he would grab from a burning building (59:52). All this and more on the latest edition of Bill Rhoden On Sports. Production assistance from Kevin Keating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill and Jamal are joined by Director Deborah Riley Draper, along with Executive Producer Michael A. Draper and Line Producer Lacy Barnes of the newly released, Olympic Pride, American Prejudice, a film about the 18 black athletes who defied racism during the 1936 Summer Games. We discuss how they were able to track down these athletes and their amazing stories, despite scarce records of their existence (14:28), why Jesse Owens is the only black athlete talked about from the 1936 Olympic Games (20:45), and the meaning and importance of "cultural inheritance" (35:50). Deborah Riley Draper also tells us about her first film, Versailles 73: American Runway Revolution, which has become an underground classic (26:27), and Draper tells us the unique attributes women and women of color bring to filmmaking (53:31). Finally we discuss the connection between the black athletes who participated in the 1936 Games and current professional athletes who have been positive voices on race and racism today, such as C

Bill and Jamal are joined by Chris Herring, the New York Knicks beat writer for the Wall Street Journal. They find out whether the Knicks are always on Chris's mind (5:19) and his thoughts on Amare Staudemire retiring as a Knick (9:54). Of course, the 2016/17 Knicks are discussed in depth (23:00) and they debate whether Carmelo Anthony has grown as a leader and his newfound role as an activist (42:10). Finally, they talk about the newest incarnation of the Dream Team and how this year's collection will fare against the world (1:03:45). All this and more on the latest Bill Rhoden On Sports. Production help from Kevin Keating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.