Award Tour: The Podcast
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -If you're sick of participation trophies, well...this show may not be for you. Sportscaster Nkwa Asonye and Washington Wizards radio producer Bryan Albin discuss the intersection of race, culture, and sports while handing out (virtual) awards for just about anything you can think of. New episodes every Friday.
Artwork Credit: @kngshxt (Twitter)
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Episodes
The Off-Season
May 29, 2021 23:02 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIn the last episode of the season, our venerable hosts looked at every angle to Naomi Osaka's boycott of the media during this year's French Open. For "Tell Me Something," they swapped moving stories and broke some non-breaking personal news. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
The Boys Are Back In Town
May 07, 2021 20:08 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBAfter weeks and weeks away...well, the title speaks for itself. The boys discuss the politics of fighting in the NHL (especially the Capitals-Rangers saga), and whether or not we appreciate our icons in "Tell Me Something I Don't Know." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
From ATL to the Rockies
April 09, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBMarch is over, but the madness never ends. The guys cover MLB's moving of the All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver, talk about their favorite ballpark foods, and Drake gets involved in an award. Twice. Don't Do It...Please Don't Do It (courtesy of The Shadow League's Instagram page) - https://www.instagram.com/p/CNRDeHgnHky/?igshid=zxo4lq6xu6wm --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
March Madness Vol. 3
April 02, 2021 16:54 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBJust when we thought it was all over... On this Final Four weekend, the guys analyze Jason Shay's resignation at East Tennessee State University and what it says about allyship in college basketball. For "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," they discussed the pros and cons of the record number of men's basketball student-athletes in the transfer portal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
March Madness Vol. 2
March 26, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 49 MBOur hosts continued the conversation regarding the NCAA's battle against its student-athletes and how coaches play a role in furthering inequities. For "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," they talked about taking down bullies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
March Madness
March 20, 2021 03:31 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBFor once, the title speaks for itself. The guys covered the NCAA's huge snafu with the accommodations at the men's and women's basketball tournaments and used "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" to talk about their favorite bracket upset picks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Threat 2 Society
March 14, 2021 03:59 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBIn a week where the guys commemorate a year defined by the descent of COVID-19, they also covered the Meyers Leonard incident and broke down what it means to be considered a good teammate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Knock It Off
February 25, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBThe guys took their shots at former Seattle Mariners CEO Kevin Mather for his highly-publicized comments at a local Rotary meeting. "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" covers their biggest snubs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Price Tags
February 20, 2021 00:57 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBBusy week, busy show. Our hosts start off by unpacking Draymond Green's postgame comments and assessing the various relationships in the NBA (3:50). After mainstay segment "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" where the boys reminisce on Snowpocalyspe 2010 (25:53), the guys re-introduce rapid-fire game "Let's Talk, Let's Not" (34:42). History is made during the awards - for the first time, one person will receive two of them (47:45). And yes...it is who you think it is. To support the people in...
Hail Mary
February 11, 2021 01:29 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThree days after Super Bowl LV (and 13 days since the last episode), the guys recapped the NFL season on all fronts and gave a decisive grade (6:30). "Tell Me Something" features a time when our hosts each were addressed weirdly by people they didn't know (29:08). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Heartz Of Men
January 28, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBHot off the presses, the guys discussed the controversy around the National Baseball Hall of Fame voting from the empty class to the countless mea culpas surrounding votes in support of former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling (5:00). On the heels of Deshaun Watson's trade request from Houston, they used "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" to recall trades that really hurt them personally (28:02). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
New World Order (N.W.O) (ft. Terrika Foster-Brasby)
January 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBThe first episode post-45 is a doozy. (If you know, you know.) ESPN Audio Producer Terrika Foster-Brasby joined the show to discuss Jackie McMillan's comments about NBA players on Ryen Russillo's podcast (5:05) and Kyrie Irving's return to the Brooklyn Nets after an unannounced two-week absence (25:50). The guys then used "Tell Me Something" to talk about the teams they loved to hate-watch (53:40) before handing out their weekly awards (1:11:43). Follow Terrika on Twitter and Instagram! ...
Politics As Usual Vol. 3 (ft. Meghan McPeak)
January 14, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBAfter a tumultuous week off, the guys regrouped to make sense of it all. Washington Mystics play-by-play broadcaster Meghan McPeak joined the show to dive into the WNBA's political impact, especially regarding the Senate runoff races in Georgia (1:03). Nkwa and Bryan then recounted their takeaways from the week for "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" (40:34) and handed out their awards (1:02:32). You can follow Meghan on Twitter and Instagram! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters...
Seen It All
December 31, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBIt was the best of times (not really), it was the worst of times (more accurate). The guys spent this year-end show reviewing the biggest stories of 2020 - from COVID-19's impact on collegiate athletes through not one, but TWO professional teams changing their team mascots. On a positive note, "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" mentioned some of the good things that happened to them this year. From our homes to yours, we wish you a healthy and Happy New Year. (We can neither confirm nor deny...
Really Got It (ft. Pete Croatto)
December 24, 2020 15:20 - 1 hour - 96 MB'Twas NBA Opening Night, yet nary a TV in sight. Pete joined the scene, 'bout an hour-fifteen And the timing would only be right. (It's Christmas Eve...there had to be some poetry here.) The fellas then used "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" to expose their Christmas hot takes. Check out Pete's book From Hang Time to Prime Time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Whatever You Like
December 18, 2020 01:27 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBWill a Tuesday taping ever stop the train? NEVER. The guys covered the angles of James Harden's trade request from Houston and how player empowerment in the NBA is impacted. They also explored the Cleveland Indians' long-awaited name change...not happening immediately. For "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," bad experiences at the bar were re-lived. Not so pleasantly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Can I Kick It?
December 04, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBEspecially with the title being an ode to Sarah Fuller's history-making squib kick, the boys broke down her postgame comments to the press. They also tackled the NFL's inconsistency in handling the Ravens' and Broncos' separate COVID procedures. For "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," the boys determined when exactly Christmas is supposed to start. (Hint: It's not December 25th.) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Primetime
November 26, 2020 23:16 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBWhile you enjoy a happy (and hopefully safe) day of gratitude, Bryan recaps an awkward situation at work which turned into a larger conversation about when white folks should speak up against racism. They also discussed the NBA sending its players to meet with Pope Francis in Vatican City. "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" introduces what the guys' least favorite dish is. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Lights Out
November 20, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThis week, the guys explore how much Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta's political activity affects his franchise during a turbulent offseason and where Adidas missed the corner with their ad featuring Fernando Tatis, Jr. (See what we did there?) For "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," they recapped their best - and worst - NBA Draft predictions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Thank God
November 13, 2020 14:36 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBThe title - for once - speaks for itself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
REDLIGHT
October 29, 2020 14:40 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThe World Series was one unlike any other - and this time the boys got to recap Game 6 both on-field (Blake Snell's dominant performance being cut short) and off-field (Justin Turner's positive COVID tests...and the aftermath.) "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" highlighted what foods feel most like home. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
U Don't Know
October 22, 2020 15:51 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBEverybody claims not to know something these days. This week, the boys discussed the strange circumstances of former men's basketball head coach Pat Chambers' resignation from Penn State and why the University of Texas' school song needs re-examining. For "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," they each picked an athlete who never gets the respect they deserve. Nkwa also lent a few words in support of the #EndSARS movement. Once again, shoutout to DJ for submitting an award nomination through An...
Can't Explain It
October 15, 2020 16:37 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBAfter an unexpected bye week (read: week off), the guys got right back to work to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on SEC football and to recap the bubble seasons of the NBA and the WNBA. For "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," they talked about the one thing that brings us all together... Food. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Ridin' Dirty
October 01, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBOur valiant hosts celebrated #InternationalPodcastDay by...well...getting this show on the road! They recapped the first Presidential Debate (if one can even call it that), reminisced about fending off dirty opponents in "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," and introduced a lightning round known as "Let's Talk, Let's Not." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Politics as Usual Vol. 2
September 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBThey just won't leave Maria Taylor alone (or Katie Nolan, for that matter), Michael Jordan has accepted a new challenge, and the Hypocrisy Hall of Fame has been unceremoniously packed with new members. Pun intended. "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" covered the guys' history with voting. (We lost a Supreme Court Justice in an election year...volume 2 was bound to happen. May the memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg be a blessing.) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co...
Gimme The Loot
September 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBAre you ready for some football? The Big Ten apparently is. Speaking of football, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Alejandro Villanueva went rogue against a team vote...in an all too familiar fashion. For "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," the guys respond to a listener question about how complicit POC can be regarding white privilege. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
I Been Waitin
September 10, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBDecisions, decisions, decisions. Steve Nash came out of nowhere to become the Nets' next head coach, Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence wants to be apolitical, and for "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," the boys pick an athlete to impersonate for the day. Note: Original un-bleeped audio (1:00:47) came from @gringatears' original tweet on Thursday, Sept. 3rd. Link: https://twitter.com/gringatears/status/1301576760820215808?s=20 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...
Bonus - Live From The Socials Vol. 1
September 07, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBFor the first time in show history, Award Tour: The Podcast had a live show! Of course with venues closed...in the middle of a pandemic...social media channels had to suffice. In the aftermath of the NBA strike from the bubble, the guys reflected on what the stand signified and looked ahead at what comes next. Broadcasted live on Thursday, August 27th, 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Just A Moment
September 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBThis week, the Big Ten Conference is receiving pressure internally and presidentially - no, seriously - to start their football season amidst COVID-19 concerns and the guys pay tribute to late Georgetown University basketball coach John Thompson, Jr. The latest edition of "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" unpacks the impact of Black American culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Free Smoke
August 26, 2020 21:20 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThe release is a day earlier than usual but in this case? It's absolutely necessary. The guys talked about the impact of an NBA playoff strike and what it could mean moving forward both economically and socially. For "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," they actually...#stucktosports and reflected on the underappreciated aspects of sports returning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Politics as Usual
August 20, 2020 13:22 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBBaseball continues to strike itself out (what else is new?) and "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" takes....a different turn this week. #ThatsMyPresident? Submit your award nominations using the hashtag #AwardTourPod or with Anchor's Voice Messages! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
The Inagural Award Tour Top Ten
August 13, 2020 21:47 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBA namesake episode? It's about time. Our top ten awards from the show so far. (And if you want to be cool like D.J. and submit an award for future shows, use the Voice Messages on the Anchor app.) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Friend Or Foe
August 06, 2020 17:38 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBWhen morning glory strikes (again)...you do what you have to do to get it done. The boys talk about the balance of performative gestures from the professional leagues regarding social justice (2:46) and college football players finally starting to find their collective voices in the pandemic (57:57). For America's Favorite Segment* "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," they focus on instances where technology has failed them. And if you want to be cool like DJ (big shoutout), you can continue to...
Down And Out (ft. Kenny Ruddick & Menely Genao)
July 30, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBWhat do you do when MLB continues to get in its own way? You let them - and talk about it. The guys took the time to reflect on colorful language for "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" (31:26) and later sat down with national collegiate track champions Kenny Ruddick and Menely Genao about the art of competition (46:45). Submit your award nominations using the hashtag #AwardTourPod or with Anchor's Voice Messages! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/...
If You Know You Know (ft. Dez)
July 23, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBOf course they would release an episode on Opening Day that covers baseball - particularly MLB's emphatic social media response defending their players kneeling for the anthem. Even their guest, rapper Dez, was a baseball standout in college. He spoke with the guys about his former career and the inspiration behind his debut album (32:00). For national favorite "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," Nkwa and Bryan disclose what childish things they have not yet set aside (22:15). Submit your awar...
Can I Live
July 16, 2020 22:26 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBAfter diving into how college conferences are each handling the COVID-19 pandemic, the guys decide to have a little fun talking about phobias for "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" (19:38) and deciding what they don't want to go back to normal in a new segment called "Fair or Foul." (31:47) Submit your award nominations using the hashtag #AwardTourPodcast or with Anchor's Voice Messages! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
DC Chillin' (ft. Khari Thompson)
July 09, 2020 19:31 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBBetween a possible name change that hits close to home (#RaiseHigh - 37:25) and the news of Makur Maker choosing to play at Howard University, the boys had a pretty busy week. Reporter Khari Thompson of the Memphis Commerical Appeal - and Hampton grad - joined at the very top of the show to explore the impact of the five-star recruit's decision. Submit your award nominations using the hashtag #AwardTourPodcast or with Anchor's Voice Messages! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster...
Homecoming
July 02, 2020 14:08 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBOf course, two hosts from the Northeast would find at least one episode to make it a focus. The guys dissect the controversy over at The Ringer and for "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," they reminisce about the first time they were starstruck on the job. Submit your award nominations using the hashtag #AwardTourPodcast or with Anchor's Voice Messages! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
The Choice Is Yours
June 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBFor NBA and WNBA players alike, to hoop or not to hoop? (1:16-19:15) What game would you rather forget? (That's what the boys asked each other for "Tell Me Something I Don't Know." | 19:19-35:16) If your favorite rapper had an athlete counterpart, who would it be? (35:27-58:48) Well, apply the title, make your decisions...and click play. Submit your award nominations using the hashtag #AwardTourPodcast or with Anchor's Voice Messages! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...
Genius Buckets (ft. Shakeia Taylor)
June 18, 2020 21:42 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBThe boys evaluate Kyrie Irving's comments about the NBA resuming the season (0:55-18:00) and examine Oklahoma State's saga and what it says about the power dynamic between NCAA student-athletes and coaches (28:12-44:18). This week for "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," Bryan and Nkwa reminisce on how they stumbled into sportscasting (18:04-28:01). Baseball writer Shakeia Taylor (44:21-1:17:37) also joined the program to talk about MLB's response - or the lack thereof - to the national racial ...
Sorry 4 The Wait
June 13, 2020 01:25 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBA day later, an hour short(er)...and we STILL can't figure out where the NFL stands on anything. Plus, the guys recount the moment they knew that they were doomed to be mere athletic mortals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Black Lives Matter
June 04, 2020 20:04 - 2 hours - 169 MBSystemic racism, interactions with law enforcement, and everything in between. SNY anchor and reporter Chris Williamson joins the program (52:19) to talk about how racism impacts the sports media landscape. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awardtour/message
Black Lives Matter (ft. Chris Williamson)
June 04, 2020 20:04 - 2 hours - 169 MBSystemic racism, interactions with law enforcement, and everything in between. SNY anchor and reporter Chris Williamson joins the program (52:19) to talk about how racism impacts the sports media landscape. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Hava Na-Money Spray
May 28, 2020 20:42 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBMore cluelessness from MLB owners, a VERY rare political dive, and apparently...these guys know how to throw a party. Submit your award nominations using the hashtag #AwardTourPodcast or with Anchor's Voice Messages! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
And Now, For Our Feature Presentation... (ft. Michael Sykes)
May 21, 2020 17:38 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBAsonye and Albin talk NFL incentives, MLB greed, and Kenny Lattimore. Yes, THAT Kenny Lattimore. Michael Sykes, founder of the newsletter The Kicks You Wear, joins the show to talk about The Last Dance documentary and shopping for a good pair of sneakers. (You can sign up for the newsletter at https://kyw.substack.com/.) Submit your award nominations via Anchor's Voice Messages! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message
Pregame Warmups
May 20, 2020 04:46 - 1 minute - 1.59 MB"Oh look, another random sports podcast." That's what you think... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awardtour/message