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Your mid-week spot for the latest in collegiate and professional sports. Hosts of the weekly radio show "The Playmakers" engage in lively conversation on football, basketball, and so much more. Produced in the WANM-FM 90.5 "The Flava Station" studios at Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Journalism & Graphic Communication. Follow Us: @905TheFlava

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    • Apr 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 54 EPISODES


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    Episode 317 || Halftime with the Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 54:37


    In this episode, The Playmakers discuss the hiring of new FAMU basketball head coach Charlie Ward Jr. They also discuss the upcoming NFL draft and the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

    Episode 317 || Halftime With The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 54:56


    In this episode, The Playmakers recap FAMU's spring game and give their thoughts, predict who will win the WNBA rookie of the year, and dive deep into the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

    Episode 316

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 63:34


    In this episode, The Playmakers discuss FAMU basketball Head Coach Patrick Crarey II, and his future at FAMU. They also recap the Elite 8 and Final Four matchups as March Madness comes to a close, preview the MLB opening week, and more.

    Episode 315 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 58:53


    In this episode, The Playmakers discuss the top players from FAMU Men's basketball team, JuJu Watkins season ending injury, round of 32 thoughts and sweet sixteen picks, and more.

    Episode 314 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 63:28


    In this episode, The Playmakers discuss the FAMU men & women's basketball teams playoff outlook, give their opinion on if UNC head coach Hubert Davis deserved his contract extension, talk about five sleepers in the NFL combine & more.

    Episode 313 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 63:26


    In this episode, The Playmakers give their thoughts and expectations on the upcoming Baseball & Softball seasons for the rattlers, give their thoughts on where thy rank Jalen Hurts as a quarterback, discus whether or not Florida is a top 10 team, and more.

    Episode 312 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 63:13


    In this episode, The Playmakers react to the 2025 FAMU Football schedule release, give their thoughts on the Luka Doncic & De'Aaron Fox trades, give their final Super Bowl Predictions, & more.

    Episode 311 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 59:13


    In this episode, The Playmakers discuss the ceiling for the FAMU Men's & Women's basketball teams, give their Super Bowl predictions, react and give their opinions on the current head coaching cycle, and more.

    Episode 310 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 54:16


    In this episode, The Playmakers discuss the FAMU Basketball teams rough start, make predictions for the College Football National Championship, recap Wild Card Weekend, and discuss their picks for the rest of the NFL playoffs. They also discuss the firing of Jerod Mayo and the subsequent hiring of Mike Vrabel.

    Episode 309 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 77:32


    In the episode, The Playmakers graded the FAMU Football team's season, discussed who they think the FBS conference championship winners will be, as well as talk about the Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets hot start to the NBA season.

    Episode 308 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 55:10


    In this episode, The Playmakers discussed the devastating loss the Rattlers took to Prairie View A&M. They also talked about Colorado University having a chance to make the college football playoffs and if the Lions could win the Super Bowl.

    Episode 307 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 58:04


    In this episode, the Playmakers recapped FAMU's loss to Jackson State and previewed their upcoming match-up with Southern University. They also discuss Georgias triumphs and Alabamas short comings in this week of college football, as well as early NBA predictions.

    Episode 306 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 65:03


    In this episode the Playmakers discuss the upcoming FAMU vs Jackson St. Game and the implications it has. They also breakdown some of the biggest college football games from the past weekend. The Playmakers also talk about there contenders and pretenders in the NFL, and more !

    Episode 305 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 50:01


    In this episode we recap the FAMU win over Alabama St., give our mid-season grades for the football team, talk about which freshmen wide receiver we would rather have between Ryan Williams & Jeremiah Smith. The guys also give their take on Robert Saleh Being fired from the New York Jets & more.

    Episode 304 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 53:43


    In this episode, the Playmakers discuss Angela Suggs, the newest athletic director, FAMU's loss against Troy University, and Florida State's first win of the season. They wrap up the show with college football talk and debate if the Vikings are a Super Bowl contender.

    Episode 303 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 43:16


    In this episode, The Playmakers recapped the recent FAMU vs. Miami football game and previewed the upcoming Florida State game following a crushing loss to Boston College. The hosts also discussed Pro Bowl wide receiver Tyreek Hill's recent traffic stop, sharing their thoughts on the incident.

    Episode 302 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 57:21


    In this episode, The Playmakers bring back their segment called "Who's Next," featuring star quarterback for the Florida A&M Rattlers Daniel Richardson. The Playmakers also recap the FAMU vs South Carolina game. Predict the heisman winner for the 2024 college football season. Discuss if Miami can be a legit contender for the national title.

    Episode 301 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 62:22


    In this episode, The Playmakers recap the MEAC vs. SWAC challenge game and discuss the Florida State University football team's devastating loss against Georgia Tech. They also discuss how the new Alabama Crimson Tide will do this upcoming season with no Nick Saban on the sideline and make early predictions for who will win each division in the NFL.

    Episode 220 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 53:24


    In this episode, The Playmakers share their thoughts on the new Men's head basketball coach at FAMU. They also discuss what they expect from the 2024 NFL draft and the NBA Playoffs.

    Episode 219 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 60:07


    In this episode, The Playmakers bring back their segment called "Who's Next," featuring FAMU's women's head basketball coach, Bridgette Gordon. Coach Gordon discussed this previous season and what fans can expect from them this upcoming season. They also recapped FAMU's orange and green spring game and previewed the NBA Playoffs.

    Episode 218 || Halftime with The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 56:25


    In this episode, the Playmakers discussed what they expect from the Orange & Green spring football game under the new head coach, James Colzie III, and the quarterback controversy. They also discussed potential matchups in the NBA Playoffs and Stefon Diggs getting traded to the Houston Texans. The Playmakers took a deep dive into the NCAA March Madness Championship games and Coach Calipari leaving the University of Kentucky.

    Episode 217 || Halftime With The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 56:02


    In this episode, The Playmakers share their thoughts on the FAMU Baseball and Softball teams this season. They also recap the elite eight games in March Madness for both the men and women and discuss the matchup for the Final Four. To end the show, they talk about the NBA and playoff matchups for the foreseeable future.

    Episode 216 || Halftime With The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 17:59


    In this episode, The Playmakers bring back their segment called "Who's Next," featuring defensive back for the Detroit Lions Brian Branch. Branch shares his thoughts on his first season in the NFL, his time at the University of Alabama, and college football with the NIL.

    Episode 215 || Halftime With The Playmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 61:31


    In this episode, The Playmakers share their thoughts on the overall season for the FAMU Women's basketball team after falling short to Grambling State University in the SWAC tournament. They also take a deep dive into the Men's & Women's March Madness bracket as well as name who they have winning the entire tournament.

    Episode 214

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 55:02


    In this episode, The Playmakers discuss the growth of the FAMU women's basketball team and their college basketball underdogs heading into March. They also discussed their favorite defensive backs heading to the NFL 2024 draft and the NBA end-season awards!

    Episode 213

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 47:31


    In this episode, The Playmakers are back discussing FAMU sports, who can contend with UConn and possible freshman players of the year in Mens college basketball, which players are getting the franchise tag during the NFL offseason, and how the NBA season is looking after the break. They also talk about ways to improve the all star break.

    Episode 212

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 53:48


    In this episode The Playmakers discuss the Super Bowl, whether or not Patrick Mahomes is the greatest of all time, NBA MVP rankings, and college basketball from this past weekend. Also they talked about FAMU Basketball and a potential SWAC tournament bid for the women's basketball team.

    Episode 211

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 56:59


    In this episode, The Playmakers discussed the hiring of new FAMU Football Head Coach James Colzie III and performances in the 2024 Senior Bowl. They also discussed scores from this past weekend of men's college basketball, the hiring of Kliff Kingsbury, the Super Bowl, and NBA All-Star selections.

    Episode 210

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 23:21


    In this episode, The Playmakers featured Myles Rice for their segment called Who's Next. Myles shared how he got into the game of basketball, facing adversity, and playing in the PAC-12.

    Episode 209

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 70:13


    In this episode, The Playmakers bring back their segment called "Who's Next," featuring Olivia Delancy, FAMU Women's Basketball guard. The St. Petersburg native shares insight on her life on and off the court. The Playmakers took a deep dive into ACC basketball, NBA, and discuss who they have winning the NFC & AFC championship.

    Episode 208

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 63:57


    In this episode, the Playmakers discussed FAMU basketball and a deep dive look into SEC college basketball for who they have winning that conference. They also discussed the NFL playoffs and who they have advancing to the conference round!

    Episode 207

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 50:56


    The Playmakers are back! In this episode, the Playmakers discuss coach Willie Simmons's departure and the FAMU women's and men's basketball team. They also shared their takes on the college football playoffs and who they have to win the national championship. The Playmakers ended the show by discussing the NFL playoffs and what moves they want to see in the NBA as the trade deadline approaches.

    Episode 206

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 51:02


    In this episode, the Playmakers discuss FAMU winning the SWAC championship game and previewing the Celebration Bowl. They also discuss the NFL, the College Football committee's decision on the playoffs, the NBA In-Season Tournament, and early NBA awards.

    Episode 205

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 66:17


    In this episode, the Playmakers discuss the SWAC championship game, the Lady Rattlers winning their first game of the season, and the NFL. They also discuss the Orlando Magic's winning streak and a deep dive into how the College Football Playoffs may shake out after the conference championship games this weekend.

    Episode 204

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 39:25


    The Playmakers discuss FAMU football winning the SWAC East and FAMU women's and men's basketball first game of the season. They also talked about Jim Harbaugh, the NFL, and the NBA.

    Episode 203

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 53:38


    The Playmakers discuss College Football Final four rankings, NFL, NBA and discuss college basketball from the past week and look ahead to the games to come this week.

    Episode 202

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 40:41


    The Playmakers discussed FAMU's victory over Mississippi Valley State, week six NCAA college football rankings, the NFL, and the Damian Lillard trade.

    Episode 201

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 39:33


    The Playmakers are back for season two! The Playmakers discussed the New York Jets expectations and matchups heading into week 1 of the NFL season, FAMU's victory over Jackson State University, and NCAA College Football rankings.

    Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 35:24


    This week the Playmakers discussed the Aaron Rodgers trade, NFL draft, and the NBA playoffs.

    Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 61:29


    This week The Playmakers chat with NFL Agent Paul Derousselle about his upbringing, the NFL deal for star Defensive Tackle Jeffery Simmons of the Tennessee Titans, and the NBA playoffs.

    Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 33:51


    This week The Playmakers discussed Odell Beckham Jr. signing with the Ravens, their expectations for the FAMU football team with the spring game coming up, and the NBA playoffs.

    Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 41:26


    This week The Playmakers chat with the University of Texas Longhorns Running Back Keilan Robinson. Robinson shares his recruitment process, NIL, and expectations for the next season. The Playmakers also discussed Lamar Jackson demanding a trade, what team fits Odell Beckham Jr., men's and women's March Madness finals, the NBA teams they expect to make the playoffs, and who will win the MVP.

    Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 48:15


    This week The Playmakers chat with the number 3 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Jabari Smith Jr. The Houston Rocket shares his upbringing, March Madness pick, and NBA Finals predictions. The Playmakers also discuss the NFL offseason moves, their March Madness brackets, and the expected matchups in the NBA Playoffs.

    Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 37:58


    This week The Playmakers discussed the NFL combine and the signing of Derek Carr. They also discussed NCAA basketball heading into the start of March Madness, Ja Morant's suspension, NBA seedings, and FAMU baseball.

    Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 49:33


    This week The Playmakers discussed the NFL offseason, speculations with certain quarterbacks, and the NFL draft. They also discussed NCAA basketball heading into March Madness, the NBA dark horse teams going into the playoffs, and FAMU baseball & softball.

    Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 36:06


    This week The Playmakers discussed the Chiefs' victory over the Eagles in Super Bowl 57! They also discussed how the NBA trade deadline went and what they expect teams to look like going forward. And the FAMU basketball team's performance this season.

    Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 44:24


    This week The Playmakers chat with former NFL Louis Wright his career in the NFL and the matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles & Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 57! They also discussed the NBA trade deadline and FAMU basketball.

    Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 43:32


    This week The Playmakers discussed the NFL divisional rounds, NBA standings, FAMU Men's Basketball & Women's Basketball, and more!!

    November 2, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 56:09


    The Playmakers are back and in full effect with a new series called "Who's Next?" special guest Tiffany Greene joined the guys to give her perspective on journalism and even dove into FAMU football conversation. The Playmakers discussed various topics including NFL free agency, NBA previews, College football predictions, and more!!

    October 17 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 51:14


    Another week of the playmakers discussing NBA, NFL, NCAA, and more.

    October 12, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 55:42


    The Playmakers Ahmad, Brian, D'anthony, Malik, and Tristian discuss NFL Week 5, NCAA weekend, FAMU's win over SC State, the newest NBA prospect, Victor Wembanyama, and much more!

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