Bill Rhoden On Sports (brospod)

Listen into a scintillating conversation with WNBA all star Swin Cash as she talks about the New York Liberty's great playoff run, the importance of leadership and a winning mindset. She discusses her journey from the the housing projects in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to stardom at UConn, and a championship career in the WNBA. Swin discusses her relationship with Coach Bill Laimbeer, her Cash for Kids foundation and her love affair with her hometown Pittsburg Steelers. This and more on another edition of Bill Rhoden on Sports. 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 Murphy welcome former major league baseball player Gary Matthews Jr back to the show to discuss the baseball playoffs. Gary talks about the magic of the post season, his own playoff experiences, and his regrets of not winning a championship. He discusses "the bat flip" (not a big fan) showboating (even less of a fan) and why he thinks baseball is the best game of them all. He also talks about the challenges of raising a teenage son and the beauty of life after baseball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laurel Richie calls into the show on the eve of Game 5 of the 2015 WNBA Championship Game to discuss the current state of the WNBA. Richie is the current president of the Women's National Basketball Association. Bill asked Bill Laimbeer how far he thinks the WNBA can grow in popularity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill, Jamal, and producer Pat give their opinion on Chase Utley's slide into Ruben Tejada during Game 2 of the National League Division Series; Charlie Steiner comments on the play; the guys react to what Steiner had to say. They also touch on week 6 of the NFL. 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 welcome Jarrett Bell. Bell is an NFL columnist for USA Today and stops by to talk on his way to the NFL meetings in NY. The three discuss many topics about football, including the integrity of game and the integration of the NFL. Bill, Jamal, and Jarrett give their opinion on the controversial call on this past Monday Night Football game, Michael Vick's performance, and what is next for Geno Smith. Other sports are brought up, such as Michigan State's basketball program and their head coach Tom Izzo. 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 welcome Damario Davis. Davis is a linebacker for the New York Jets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill, Jamal, and producer Pat discuss the NY Giants defeating Washington on Thursday Night Football, whether or not there should be a minimum age restriction on professional athletes, and preview Week 3 of the NFL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill, Jamal, and Bryan welcome Omar Minaya to the show to discuss all aspects of baseball. Minaya currently works for the Major League Baseball Players Association. He previously served as Sr. VP of Baseball Operations for the San Diego Padres, as well as, General Manager for the Montreal Expos and New York Mets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WNBA Playoffs, Mets vs Yankees Subway Series, Peyton and Eli Manning, Tony Romo, Manziel vs Mariota game. 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 talk to Katrina Adams. Adams is a former professional American tennis player from Chicago and the current president of the United States Tennis Association. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Bill talks to Attorney Ron Katz about a Federal Judge overturning Roger Goodell’s 4-game suspension of Tom Brady and the impact it could have on professional sports. 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 welcome director and producer Stanley Nelson. Nelson discusses his new documentary "The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution." The film examines the rise of the Black Panther Party in the 1960s and its impact on civil rights and American culture. 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 welcome playground legend Carlton "Moto" Greene and Dr. Cari Washington to the podcast. Carlton and Dr. Washington have co-authored the book, "Still Got Game", a reflection of Carlton's years dominating the NYC playground. 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 welcome filmmaker and author Rex Miller to talk about his latest project, the documentary "Althea". Rex gives us a glimpse into the film and why and how he came to make it. They also make comparisons to today's female tennis champion, Serena Williams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill and crew talk to Candice about Coach Bill Laimbeer, Epiphany Prince, bringing a championship to NY, playing in Greece, Spain, Israel and Istanbul. Playing in Europe vs USA, Diana Taurasi, the death of her father, former MLB player Alan Wiggins from AIDS and being an AIDS/HIV spokesperson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill and Rex talk about Althea Gibson, what made her great and why Rex chose to direct the documentary, Althea. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill, Jamal and Bryan welcome Gayle King! They talk about singing to the oldies, embracing ageism, Sandra Bland, racism, growing up in Turkey, working hard, Black women on TV, Oprah, the Tom Brady scandal, dating requirements, Adam Silver, and NY Mets' shortstop Wilmer Flores. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill, Jamal and Bryan start off discussing the latest with Tom Brady and Deflategate & the Mets' Wilmer Flores trade that wasn't, before being joined by current WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder about taking over the world of boxing! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An American Rhoden living in Germany! Opera and The Arts in Germany, Level of Opera Competition in Europe vs United States, Chicago sports, Role models William Warfield & George Shirley, Racism in Germany, Immigration in Germany. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Richard Parsons, interim CEO of the LA Clippers, joins Bill Rhoden on Sports to talk about basketball, jazz, Rockafeller, wine and everything in between. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.