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Understanding Transgender Athlete Rulings in the United States with Katie Barnes of ESPN
Global Sport Matters - May 10, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAfter a recent proposal by the U.S. Department of Education on transgender athlete participation in schools, hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden welcome Katie Barnes of ESPN to the show to discuss the recent history of legislation and rulings around transgender participation in you...
The NFL Draft is Here, and Black QBs Could Rule the Day
Global Sport Matters - April 26, 2023 21:35 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAs the NFL Draft approaches, hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden discuss the event, the large pool of Black quarterbacks likely to be selected in the first round, and what it means to watch the evolution in real time. Plus, with C.J. Stroud of Ohio State reportedly performing poorl...
Another Huge NFL Deal, Jackie Robinson Day, and the WTA Returns to China
Global Sport Matters - April 19, 2023 21:15 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts signed an NFL record-breaking contract his week, but how does it affect Lamar Jackson and his contract dispute with the Baltimore Ravens? Hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden break it down, plus why another Jackie Robinson Day came and wen...
Fallout from a Huge NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four
Global Sport Matters - April 05, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAfter a record-breaking NCAA Women's Final Four, hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden discuss the attention around Caitlin Clark and Iowa, the sudden success of Kim Mulkey at LSU, and the future for Dawn Staley and South Carolina. What role did race play in how Clark and Angel Reese...
Newfound Freedom in the NCAA Tournament and NFL Free Agency
Global Sport Matters - March 31, 2023 15:55 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWith the NCAA tournaments and NFL free agency in full swing, hosts William C. Rhoden and Kenneth L. Shropshire discuss the role that name, image and likeness has played in creating the anonymous men's Final Four and powerhouse women's Final Four. Then, they use the idea of freedom in today's NCA...
Dynasties and Discipline at the 2023 NCAA Tournaments
Global Sport Matters - March 16, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn the aftermath of the Chiefs beating the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix, Global Sport Matters podcast hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden are joined by James Lofton and Rachel Lofton to discuss the evolution of the Super Bowl, from an AFL vs. NFL competition with tickets th...
The Evolution of the Super Bowl
Global Sport Matters - February 22, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn the aftermath of the Chiefs beating the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix, Global Sport Matters podcast hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden are joined by James Lofton and Rachel Lofton to discuss the evolution of the Super Bowl, from an AFL vs. NFL competition with tickets th...
The State of Football Ahead of Super Bowl LVII
Global Sport Matters - February 07, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe NFL descends on Phoenix this week for Super Bowl LVII, and in this edition of the Global Sport Matters podcast, Kenneth L. Shropshire, William C. Rhoden, James Lofton and Rachel Lofton whip around the NFL, discussing the state of football in 2023, from Damar Hamlin and player safety to the h...
Tom Brady Can't Say Goodbye to the NFL and Ed Reed Divorces Bethune-Cookman
Global Sport Matters - January 26, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsKenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden discuss the present and future of NFL quarterback Tom Brady, who in his mid 40s is struggling to say goodbye to his football career and transition into retirement. Why is it so hard for athletes and professionals of all sorts to stop working, and what ...
What the NFL Exec Carousel Means for Teams Plus Lamar Jackson's Future
Global Sport Matters - January 20, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsKenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden digest the latest in the NFL executive carousel, which has seen three Black men hired to prominent roles on NFL teams in the past calendar year. What does a president really do on an NFL team, and how can someone make change from that position? Then, ...
Who's In and Who's Out as Head Coach in the NFL
Global Sport Matters - January 12, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsOn the show, Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden breakdown the NFL's handling of the Bills vs. Bengals game following the collapse of Damar Hamlin. The two also discuss the firings from Monday and the continued lack of diversity of head coaches in the NFL. NOTE: Since this episode was r...
Pelé, Damar Hamlin and the Humanity in Sports
Global Sport Matters - January 06, 2023 19:43 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsOn the show, Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden get personal with Global Sport Institute Director Scott N. Brooks on legacy of Pelé that reaches beyond soccer, as well as reflecting on Damar Hamlin and the necessary reminder of the humanity in sports above all. Read William C. Rhoden's...
From Sport Matters to Ol' Heads New Thoughts
Global Sport Matters - December 22, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSport Matters podcast with Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden is trying on a new name: Ol' Heads New Thoughts! On the episode, Ken and Bill are joined by Andscape Senior Editor Erik Horne to talk about the triumphs and tribulations at the 2022 World Cup, Troy Vincent comparing the draft...
Sports, Politics and Athlete Activism
Global Sport Matters - December 15, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsGuest producer and storyteller, Karen Given hosts a roundtable discussion on protests at major sporting events with Global Sport Institute Director, Scott N. Brooks, and Ken Shulman, veteran journalist and host of Away Games. The trio discuss major moments of activism and protest at sporting eve...
Sport Matters: Brittney Griner returns home and Coach Prime moves to CU
Global Sport Matters - December 13, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsHosted by Kenneth L. Shropshire, founding CEO of Global Sport Institute, and award-winning journalist and William C. Rhoden. On this episode, the two discuss the release of Brittney Griner and the new precedent this could set for athletes traveling overseas to play sports as well as discussing t...
Global Sport Matters: Introducing The Long Game
Global Sport Matters - December 08, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThis episode is from producer and storyteller Karen Given and originally aired on The Long Game Podcast. Tune in next week for the companion episode, "Sports, Politics and Athlete Activism." Episode: Athletes Join the Fight for Women's Rights in Iran About this episode: At first glance, the pr...
Sport Matters: The Hiring of Jeff Saturday
Global Sport Matters - November 22, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsKenneth L. Shropshire, founding CEO of Global Sport Institute, and award-winning journalist William C. Rhoden discuss the hiring of Jeff Saturday as interim head coach for the Indianapolis Colts and what this hand-picked hire says about the Rooney Rule moving forward. The Global Sport Matters P...
Global Sport Matters: What's in the Water? Trauma-Informed Coaching Part 2
Global Sport Matters - September 22, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn part 2, guest producer Karen Given digs deeper into trauma-informed coaching with Megan Bartlett, Founder of the Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport, Ethan Barron, Head Coach of Track and Field at Williams College, and Dr. Bruce Perry who helped develop trauma-informed coaching. Ex...
Global Sport Matters: What's in the Water? Trauma-Informed Coaching Part 1
Global Sport Matters - September 15, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsGuest producer Karen Given explores trauma-informed coaching at McClymonds High School in Oakland, CA and how the infusion of trauma-informed care into sports can impact player performance and team success. In part 1, Karen talks with Brian McGhee former student and quarterback at McClymonds, wh...
Is The Weeknd the Voice of this Generation?
Chords & Courts - August 11, 2022 21:17 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsA review of The Weeknd's revolutionary After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour. Sean breaks down the career-spanning setlist from The Weeknd's recent concert in Tampa Bay, Florida as Abel returns to the stadium where he threw down his famous Super Bowl Halftime Show. This show proves The Weeknd is a vo...
Kendrick Lamar Concert Review
Chords & Courts - August 04, 2022 06:07 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsA full breakdown of Kendrick Lamar's Big Steppers Tour with Baby Keem. Which songs were the best live and is Kendrick the greatest live rap artist of this generation? All that and more as Luke Akinsola joins the show to discuss the masterful production of the show and surviving a gen Z moshpit.
Sport Matters: Saluting a Legend - Marlin "The Magician" Briscoe
Global Sport Matters - July 05, 2022 22:38 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsHosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden are joined by James "Shack" Harris, the first Black quarterback to start for an NFL franchise (Buffalo Bills), to remember the life and legacy of Marlin "The Magician" Briscoe, a pioneer in American football and the first Black starting quarterba...
If You Build It, Will They Come? Part 2
Global Sport Matters - June 28, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsGuest producer, Karen Given explores the debate of public vs. private funding of sports venues. In part 1 we heard about the way Indianapolis obtained the NFL Colts team and over the decades became known as a 'sports town' built with taxpayer dollars. Now in part 2, Karen widens the scope of the...
If You Build It, Will They Come? Part 1
Global Sport Matters - June 24, 2022 00:04 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsGuest producer, Karen Given explores the debate of public vs. private funding of sports venues by digging into Indianapolis, a city that famously got its NFL team forty years ago when the Colts left Baltimore. Find part two out next week.
Drake's New Album, NBA Finals Recap & More
Chords & Courts - June 23, 2022 08:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHarrison eviscerates Jayson Tatum and we cry about being Magic fans. We discuss the average new Drake album and what happened to the iconic rapper's career lately. Also, same with Post Malone. Can Harrison name all 7 BTS members? Then we discuss the music artists that shaped us emotionally, becau...
Is Harry Styles the Music Icon of this Generation?
Chords & Courts - June 09, 2022 11:07 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsJacob Roach and Sean Cavanaugh reunite for a wide-ranging pod. The guys discuss whether Harry Styles will be an icon of our generation who will be headlining an arena tour for the rest of our lives. Then they play a fun game creating our own music festivals they would love to see in real life. Th...
German Football Culture
Chords & Courts - June 02, 2022 07:40 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsLuis Brandner returns to the show to discuss the absolute scenes when his favorite German football team was promoted to the top league. He breaks down the beer showers, storming the pitch, and absolute madness of the day. We dive in to the unique sporting traditions and songs of German football c...
Massive May Music Review
Chords & Courts - May 26, 2022 10:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHarrison and I break down all of the biggest music albums in May so far! We go in depth on the new releases from Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Florence and the Machine, Jack Harlow and much more. Find out which songs made us cry and which albums will be on repeat all summer.
Joe Barksdale
Chords & Courts - May 19, 2022 10:07 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsMusic artist and former NFL player Joe Barksdale discusses his journey from the gridiron to guitar. The former offensive lineman hung up his cleats and retired early to pursue music full time. Barksdale touches on how music helped him through mental health struggles, Jimi Hendrix, and much more d...
A Bleeding Greek Freak & May Music Update
Chords & Courts - May 12, 2022 10:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHarrison and Sean break down the dramatic Bucks win in Game 5. Then they forecast how the other three NBA series will play out. Also, Tom Brady got the bag or did Gisele just kick him out of the house? Last, we update the albums released in May so far including Arcade Fire and Bad Bunny's latest ...
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