Rhoden Fellows: HBCU 468

The Rhoden Fellows dive into the pivotal role father figures play in shaping the next generations of athletes. This podcast unpacks how Black fatherhood is redefining not only athletic success, but also identity. Join us as we honor the men who coach from the sidelines of life, and the athlete-children who carry their lessons forward on and off the playing field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nilea Cosley and Gabrielle Heyward interview Rhoden Fellow Sydney Cuillier and her Southern University classmates - Ashley Lovelace, Verbon Muhammad, Loren Sullivan, and Eric White - about wining an HBCU Sports Emmy for their work on "The Hidden Sport." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team Harris - Aniyah, Assata, and Madison - recap covering the Men's and Women's Final Four. We dive into behind-the-scenes moments, standout performances, and what it was like to witness history courtside. Then, shifting to initial reactions to the 2024 WNBA Draft and what it means for the league's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While at Morgan State University, Rhoden Fellow Assata Allah-Shabazz, upcoming fellow Raigan Lydon and past fellow Cayla Sweazie discuss the fellowship and its legacy with program founder Bill Rhoden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Current Rhoden Fellows (Gabby, Nilea and Sydney) meet with the next class (Alauna and Calandrea) for an in-depth discussion about the fellowship and all things HBCU.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join the Rhoden Fellows for an engaging conversation in celebration of Women's History Month. Gabby, Nilea and Sydney discuss the most influential female athletes, share personal inspirations, and highlight how we can do better in telling underrepresented stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet two of the four new Rhoden Fellows! Team Harris - Aniyah, Assata, and Madison - sits with Ciara Latham (Howard University) and Raigan Lydon (Morgan State University), members of the Rhoden Fellowship class of 2026. They share their sports journeys, experiences at HBCUs and what they're excited about as they begin the fellowship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team Harris - Assata Allah-Shabazz, Aniyah Robinson, and Madison Firle - sits down with Tyler-Symone Brown, a proud Florida A&M University Rattler and founder & CEO of "Dear Rattler," a platform dedicated to guiding prospective students on their journey to attending HBCUs. Brown shares her inspiration for creating the program and her vision for expanding opportunities within the HBCU community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team Rhoden - Nilea, Sydney and Gabby - discusses the NBA HBCU Classic with coach Douglas Whittler and guard Cedric Taylor lll, of Morehouse College, prior to the NBA All-Star Game. The Maroon Tigers will face Tuskegee University in the fourth annual event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fellows, Assata Allah-Shabazz, Aniyah Robinson, and Madison Firle, sit with two members of Alabama State University's first women's flag football team Harmonie Thomas and Kamaira Crawford. The Hornets share their journey in becoming DI athletes, led by head coach Jennifer Constable, and making their mark in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellows view program founder Bill Rhoden as a pioneer in the world of sports journalism. They welcome him to discuss his career journey from the gridiron, at Morgan State University, to the newsroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vincent Pierson, Founder and Executive Director of the Black Sports Business Academy (BSBA) joins Nilea Cosley, Sydney Cuillier, and Gabby Heyward as they explore the importance of mentorship within the HBCU community. BSBA is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing experiences and career outcomes for HBCU students interested in sports and entertainment business.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Cuillier, father of Rhoden Fellow Sydney Cuillier, discusses his rehabilitation from a prostate cancer diagnosis and the importance of getting an annual physical. Joe answers questions and shares concerns with Sydney and her colleagues Nilea Cosley and Gabrielle Heyward as part of ESPN's 18th Annual V Week for Cancer Research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Team KJ - Nilea Cosley, Sydney Cuillier, and Gabby Heyward - as they interview SinceThe80s co-founders, Barry Johnson and Zeke Nicholson. The duo discuss their recent collaborations with the NBA, the unique intersection of sports and music, and how authentic partnerships can drive growth and brand strategy. Barry and Zeke share insights from their work on the NBA's Rookie Program and Summer League, where they've been empowering young athletes with tools to market and invest in themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, the dynamic trio of Assata, Aniyah, and Madison take the reins as Team Rhoden! Join us for a conversation with soccer player Zoe Matthews, the youngest player to sign with the NWSL Houston Dash. They explore what it means for Matthews to represent her community and break barriers in the sport.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season eight of the Rhoden Fellows' Podcast continues during the academic year. Half of “Thee Six” -- aka “Team KJ” -- discuss whether athletic departments at HBCUs should raise ticket prices to pay their athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, "Thee Six" chat with Atlanta-based, Grammy-nominated duo EarthGang. They explore their musical journey, Dreamville Records experience and highlight how attending an HBCU helped their growth as artists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this latest episode, “Thee Six” sit down with dancer Charm La'Donna, choreographer of Kendrick Lamar's “Not Like Us” music video and discuss her journey through dance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the Rhoden Fellows delve into the significance of Ashleigh Johnson being a trailblazer as the first Black woman to make the USA water polo team, as well as her passion for the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 7th class of fellows embark on their last podcast episode. They go through some of their special memories, as well as giving a special gift to the incoming 8th class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, current Rhoden Fellow Kamryn Jackson sits down with incoming fellows Nilea Cosley and Madison Firle to talk about their excitement regarding the fellowship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, current fellows Kamryn Jackson and Takier George hear from two fellows of the next class, Southern University's Sydney Cuillier and Langston University's Aniyah Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode, all three fellows get to sit down and meet Gabrielle Heyward, a fellow chosen for the upcoming 8th class. The group talks about her career goals, goals within the fellowship and her relationship with current fellow Aggie, Kamryn Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kamryn sits down with Assata Allah-Shabazz, a junior at Morgan State University and an incoming member of the 8th class of Rhoden Fellows. The two talk about Assata's family history, her time at Morgan State, and her excitement about becoming a new Rhoden Fellow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fellows and their founder Bill Rhoden discuss the newly released book "HBCU Made" with the editor and NPR's own Ayesha Rascoe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first episode back from break, the fellows discuss the controversy regarding Willie Simmons and his decision to leave FAMU for Duke, the fellows also talk about their plans for the rest of the internship and their plans post-college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Howard University's Senior Executive Associates Athletic Director, Chevonne Mansfield, gives the Rhoden Fellows a "How To" guide on navigating the white male-dominated sports industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the fellows talk about their excitement about the Celebration Bowl, considering Howard is going and FAMU is still in the running. Additionally, the fellows talk about what they're looking forward to during Thanksgiving Break and their thoughts on the internship at the halfway point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rhoden Fellows class of 2024 host their first solo episode discussing each of their last undergraduate homecoming experiences. They then dive into their thoughts about going into their last semester at school and Andscape pieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the fellows speak with Howard Alum Ericka Goodman-Hughey and NCAT Alum James Belton to share stories from their homecomings in the past and hopes for homecomings in the future. The Rhoden Fellowship/Scholarship will be closing on October 30th, so apply at UNCF.org today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the fellows speak with Gregory Harris, Director of Public Safety at the Mobile Airport Authority Police Department, and Bill Rhoden to discuss campus safety in light of the events that occurred at Morgan State University's homecoming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rhoden Fellows class of 2024 host a new episode discussing the upcoming book entitled “Coach Prime: Deion Sanders and the Making of Men.” The fellows are joined by fellowship creator William Rhoden and book author, Jean-Jacques Taylor, who gives a behind-the-scenes look into the Coach Prime and the book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rhoden Fellows class of 2024 discuss what it means to be a student- athlete at an HBCU. They are joined by FAMU track star Michael Crimbley II, and Howard volleyball players Sierra Edmonds and Heaven Nunley. The student-athletes talk about their experiences with the sports they love, while the fellows learn what it means to be good multitaskers. Do you want to be a part of the next class of Rhoden Fellows? Apply here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rhoden Fellows class of 2024, Takier George, Kamryn Jackson and Lawrence Goss, discuss their summer session in Washington, D.C. They are joined by the face of the fellowship William Rhoden, who outlines the origins of the program. The fellows also highlight their expectations leading into their senior year of college.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rhoden Fellows Scott Lipscomb and Jaicee Christian talk about their favorite moments from the fellowship this year. They are also joined by Cullen Davis Basketball Communications Coordinator for the Chicago Bulls. He spoke about what HBCU students can do to get involved in sports and what helped him get to where he is today.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Rhoden Fellows podcast, Pam Rentz and Monet Heath discuss their experiences as women in HBCU marching bands. They are joined by former Howard University drum major Destiny Moore. They also discuss the recent controversy with LSU women's basketball player Angel Reese.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's podcast, produced by Pam Rentz with co-hosts Alexis Black and Scott Lipscomb, features cheerleaders Alivia Barrow, Teddie Reid, and Jayla Bumbry discussing their experience with HBCU cheerleading and preparation for the NCA College Nationals. The Fellows also highlight HBCU gymnastics, including the Fisk University team, in addition to NCAA women's basketball predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Rhoden Fellow Podcast, Host Monet Heath and Co-Host Alexis Black discuss with NBA Foundation Executive Director Greg Taylor and NBA 2022 Fellow Amirah Ali about the 2023 NBA HBCU Fellowship and the opportunities this program provides for undergraduate and graduate HBCU students that are interested. The Fellows also mention the awards that were given to Black artists at the Grammys along with the upcoming tours that have been announced and highly anticipated from fans. Stay tuned until the end of the podcast to listen in on Monet Heath's oldest family member interview segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pamela Rentz and Jaicee Christian talk about the situation with Darius Miles, of the University of Alabama basketball team. The duo also discuss the reaction of students surrounding the Bethune-Cookman University ordeal and Ed Reed This week's special guest is SGA Vice President Janiya Jones, of Bethune-Cookman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode the fellows discuss returning from winter break, the Golden Globes award winners, the Missouri Republicans adopting a strict dress code and an interview with Zoey Hodge's grandmother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Rhoden Fellow podcast, Host Pamela Rentz and Co-hosts Alexis Black and Scott Lipscomb discuss the build-up and results of the intense 2022 Celebration Bowl. Following, the fellows describe how underprivileged youth are not allowed to join AAU basketball teams and how these off-season programs are making or breaking these athletes. Lastly, the Fellows close the podcast by discussing their favorite Holliday festivities and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Rhoden Fellow Podcast, host Alexis Black and producer Zoey Hodge discuss the controversy surrounding the Washington Commander's Sean Taylor memorial. They are later joined by Courtney Fields, a North Carolina A&T student who took part in the Beats by Dre HBCU Creators Program, and discuss his latest project, “Black Star,” To finish the episode, Alexis and Zoey provide final exam hacks to college students as they complete the last few weeks of the Fall 2022 semester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Rhoden Fellow podcast, the fellows talk about the new Drake and 21 Savage album – “Her Loss”. Then they discuss stars pulling out of the Grammy's and nominations. The fellows finish off the pod by talking to an intern from the La Rams Chauncy Sanders, about how he got his opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Rhoden Fellow Scott Lipscomb was able to interview Khalid Green ahead of the release of his book "Free Game." The book is a manual for black and brown parents navigating through the complicated, political and intimidating terrain of amateur sports. Mr. Green touches on exposing kids to high level play as well as well as making players buy in to create a cohesive unit. Quinton Mincey (Umass Lowell) and Christian McDaniel (Hamilton) both touch on the rich culture of DMV hoops, and how basketball has allowed them to give back to their communities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode three of the Rhoden Fellow podcast,  Jaicee Christian and Pam Rentz break down the rich culture and importance of the Southwestern Athletic Conference with Coach Eddie Robinson Jr after a heated exchange with Coach Deion Sanders after the Alabama State v. Jackson State football game. South Carolina native Decobie Durant described his experience of transitioning from an HBCU football program to the Los Angeles Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode two of the Rhoden Fellow Podcast, Zoey and Alexis break down HBCU fashion as well as the controversy surrounding the USC majorette team. From what events require what outfit, and the pressure to look your best everyday, fashion expert and founder of the Hampton Quarterly, Zoey will inform the listeners on how to be fashionably HBCU! Special guest Jewel McDonald of the Golden Delight dance team at NCAT gives her opinion on the USC situation, as well as details what majorettes mean to HBCU culture. Andscape columnist Bill Rhoden drops in as well. This podcast was produced by Scott Lipscomb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a summer of learning the 6th class of Rhoden Fellows is back on their respective HBCU campuses! The fellows discuss some of their experience so far with going to different NFL training camps, scoring a baseball game, and meeting an amazing WNBA team owner. Special guest Mia Berry from Andscape joins to talk about covering HBCUs as well as the importance of HBCU athletics. Tune in for a great episode to start the 6th season of the HBCU podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, Host Alexis Davis and Producer Calvin Sykes were joined by Rhoden Fellow Cayla Sweazie, Rhoden Fellow Kianah Robinson-Cherry, Rhoden Fellow Sarah Jones Smith, Rhoden Fellow Keion Cage, and Writer-at-Large William C. Rhoden. The fellows gave an in-depth perspective on their experience at Andscape.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, Host Cayla Sweazie and Producer Calvin Sykes were joined by Morgan State Pitcher Anaya Hunte, North Carolina A&T Outfielder Moriah Terry, and Former Norfolk State and now current NCAT Outfielder Jazzmaine Hammond. The players gave an exclusive sneak peek into their seasons chronicling HBCU Softball and more. 

For this week's Rhoden Fellow Podcast, host Cayla Sweazie and producer Keion Cage spoke with Rhoden Fellow Kianah Robinson-Chery and HBCU fashion designers, Jeffrey Graham and Paris Smith. In this episode, we discuss HBCU fashion and creating a fashion brand on a HBCU campus.

On this week's episode of the podcast, host Calvin Sykes and producer Kianah Robinson-Chery speak with April Taylor and Travis Williams, the organizers of the HBCU All Star game. They give exclusive content as to what will go on the weekend of the big event.