The Play-By-Play Analysis

Vampiggas, Niggapires or whatever you call them, we got a BLACK Vampire movie! Warning: If You haven't seen Sinners yet, then don't listen to this episode until you do cause it's hella spoilers! New Play-By-Play Analysis: Sinners Edition! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wrestlemania 41 has finally arrived! Stephen Thompson, Jr. (aka "StephenSZN") returns to the Play-By-Play Analysis to discuss the biggest weekend on the WWE calendar, and all the biggest matches from Jade Cargill and Naomi to Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and CM Punk to John Cena and Cody Rhodes. It all goes down in Las Vegas April 19-20! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Eagles have taken down another dynasty, and this time they did it in dominant fashion. And in fitting fashion, Kendrick Lamar recruited Samuel L. Jackson, SZA and Serena Williams, a fellow Compton legend, to take yet another shot at Drake's own dynastic run in hip hop. Shoutout to Randy Orton, because this show is all about Legend Killers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shoutout to Jayden Daniels. That's all I got to say. We're back for the first time in 2025, and while Jamal gets to vent about his Chargers and Longhorns, this a pro-Jayden Daniels episode! Also, the College Football season concludes in Atlanta on Martin Luther King Day (The ONLY event of relevance that day, fuck an inauguration), and there's a chance we could see the first black college football coach win a championship, so yeah. Play-By-Play is back, y'all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This will probably be the last episode of 2024 because this year sucked and I'd rather not go into a recap. But one thing is true: This was a fantastic year for music, whether you were tuned in to Kendrick and Drake or were getting your cowboy on with Beyonce, there was something for everyone. We called up our friend Earl Hopkins, an arts and culture reporter and co-host of the Rap & Reason Podcast to discuss the year that was in hip hop and beyond: projects we loved, projects we didn't love and what we can expect as we head into the new year! It's a special new episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis with a little something for everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and there was a lot of hatred in the air across college football. A perfect ending to a month that saw Kendrick Lamar drop more music in the form of a surprise album drop, GNX. Jamal returns to discuss the album, why Texas is putting an end to all the pro-SEC proaganda and why a running back should win MVP despite all the narratives around the position. We starting December off right with the long awaited return of the Play-By-Play Analysis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the newest episode of We See You, my bro Kurt Kennedy stops by to get his flowers. He was just 17 when he arrived at Morgan State with aspirations to work in the world of physics. Now he's currently in Nashville working on his Ph.D. He tells us where that love of physics comes from, and what he hopes to accomplish after grad school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Thompson, Jr. is a proud Morgan graduate and a walking business, but he's also a proud man of God. In addition to coining the phrase "Stephen SZN" and ultimately turning it into his own business, Stephen's faith has always been at the center of everything he does. It's why he felt inspired to start the Prayer Walk, a tradition at Morgan State that still gets done to this day before each fall semester, when students and organizations all across campus come together and walk to the center of campus to pray over the university. Stephen talks about how the idea came to be, and what makes being an alumni of Morgan State so special to him and to so many others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2022 Cricket Celebration Bowl between Jackson State and North Carolina Central is the greatest HBCU football game I've ever seen. T'ona McBride, like me, was in Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. She was working as a member of the Eagles football team's equipment staff at the time, and vividly remembers the feelings of vindication and joy she felt when her beloved Eagles pulled off the upset win over the Tigers after they were cast off as an afterthought in the game's lead up. But T'ona's love for NC Central extends far beyond just one game. On the newest episode of We See You, she sat down to explain what makes North Carolina Central special to her, being a witness to that 2022 Celebration bowl and why NC Central's homecoming is an underrated gem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of We See You is once again dedicated to one of my friends, Tyshaun Glover, a screenwriter and creative who went to Morgan with me and was extremely influential in my growth as a creative individual. This is another free-flowing episode that covers a lot of topics; Tyshaun's journey as a screenwriter and thoughts on the filmmaking industry, being present in the room during the Fox-Disney merger, working for Apple, distinguishing being a black filmmaker vs being a filmmaker that makes black films and growing up in PG County and the privilege that affords many black people from said area. It's another special flowers-getting episode of Wee See You! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2008 at Prairie View A&M University, a young producer named Quinston Smith collaborated with his roomate Dorrough to produce the rap song Ice Cream Paint Job after turning their dorm room into a studio. He followed up with the hit Superstarr song "Halle Berry," and the rest is history. Today Smith, who goes by Q Smith On The Beat, has his own record label and continues to produce club bangers and songs that are cool to dance to. He spoke to We See You about his goals as a producer, touring with Lil Jon and LMFAO and producing one of Sexxy Red's biggest songs to date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to be a Morehouse Man? Lawrence Vaughn breaks it down on the latest episode of We See You. He discusses the brotherhood that he discovered at his alma mater even during college visits, breaks down popular misconceptions about going to an all-male school and what he thinks separates the homecomings in the AUC from everyone else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I met Xavier McKnight when we were roomates at my very first NABJ Conference back in 2017, then again when I created the groupchat for a podcast idea back in 2020 so I've watched him grow as a media professional. On the eve of Savannah State's homecoming week, I called my guy up to talk about his journey from Savannah State University in Georgia to being a sports director at ABC7 Sarasota in South Florida. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transferring from Syracuse to Morgan State. Transitioning from a career in journalism to a career in television and Hollywood. Getting up and moving across the country to go to USC for grad school. Adaptability is the name of the game for Katia Jordan. The Morgan State graduate speaks to We See You about working on the set of television production crews, how her ability to adapt became valuable during a writer's strike and why even as we speak she's planning her next moves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of Howard University Homecoming Weekend, Kyra Azore talks about her journey from her native New Orleans to the District of Columbia. She talks about her journey of discovery, and the role Howard and the diversity within the diaspora played in that journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Janae Adams is a Clark Atlanta graduate and talent agent for CSE, an agency that gives representation to broadcasters and on-air talents in the sports industry. On this episode of We See You, Janae talks about her background as a softball player at Clark Atlanta and previously Alabama A&M, and why playing on a softball team made up predominantly of black players was such a pivotal moment for her. She also discusses working as a black woman in corporate America and her message to those coming after her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My grandfather Wally Ashby is not only my favorite Howard graduate, but one of the proudest HU grads I know. That oldhead pride is something different! My grandfather and I are like the same person; I consider him one of my best friends, which is why I always try to involve him in projects like this and why I could not wait to get this episode out. Wally attended Howard University from 1966-1970--right at the peak of the Civil Rigjhts Movement, the assassinations of MArtin Luther King and the Kennedys, the rise of the Black Power Movement and more. He attended classes with Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad. Revolutionaries like Kwame Toure and Queen Mother Moore would hold rallies on campus. Homecomings meant a chance to see the Temptations live in concert for FREE. On this very special family episode of We See You, Wally takes us inside the world of 1960s Howard University, and shows us why this institution is such a cultural force in the Black American experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashleigh Wilson is Aggie Pride personified. The Virginia native stopped by the Play-By-Play Analysis and We See You to talk her shit about her alma mater North Carolina A&T, the experience that is the "Greatest Homecoming On Earth" and what the phrase "AGGIE PRIDE" (Which is actually an acronym) means to her. She also talks about winning a Pulitzer Prize with the Washington Post, combatting misinformation and the importance of gaining the trust of the communities you report on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alisha Brown, otherwise known as Lisha B, initially transferred to North Carolina A&T with ambitions of being a lawyer, but being around so many like-minded black creatives in Greensboro prompted her to make a career change. Today, she's an afternoon radio host for Michigan's Magic 104.9 radio station. On We See You, Lisha B talks about how that life-changing decision to come to A&T brought her to where she is today, and why she's forever grateful. She also talks about why A&T's homecoming, "The Greatest Homecoming On Earth" (GHOE), gets the famous reputation it does and what it meant to go to a university with such rich history and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From working on Overtime to producing Angel Reese's new podcast, Maya Reese has developed a strong presence in her journalism career. The Howard University grad stopped by the Play-By-Play Analysis to discuss her work in the WNBA, what it's like to work with Angel Reese as a Chicago native and longtime Sky fan, and the ways in which she continues to break barriers in the ever-changing landscape of social media and influencing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's GHOE week, which means we're starting things off right with my bro Jerrell "Dapper J" Leeper! A graduate of North Carolina A&T, Dap discusses his memories at A&T from the live reactions after Obama's 2012 win to what it was like watching Tarik Cohen in his prime. He also discusses what it's like working as a communications professional in the halls of Congress, and the bonds he's formed with other HBCU graduates in the professional space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case y'all ever wondered who was behind the show's theme song, this is the voice in question: Maya "Lowe Key" Lowe. But besides being the voice of the show and another one of my favorite people and closest friends, Maya is a very talented rapper. She's released several projects and done collaborations with independent artists across the underground rap scene, with a message focused on positivity and self elevation.Oh, and she's also a Morgan State graduate and another one of my dear friends that deserves their flowers. Which is exactly why she's the perfect guest for the latest episode of We See You.Check out Lowe Key's album, Patterns, on Apple Music, Spotify and all streaming platforms now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Ortega's path to becoming a production assistant at ESPN and working on First Take was a long one. But whether he was working for a minor league affiliate in West Virginia or nurturing the next generation of football players at the youth level in his hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia, he never forgot where he came from. Now on the eve of his alma mater Virginia State's homecoming this weekend, Tega joins us on We See You to discuss that upbringing, and how it prepared him for this moment he currently finds himself in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cayla Sweazie's athletic career started on the softball field at Morgan State University, and culminated with she and her teammates securing the university's first-ever trip to the NCAA Softball Tournament in 2021. Just over a year since her graduation, Cayla's now roaming the sidelines of HBCU football games and interviewing Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts as a reporter at ESPN. On this episode of "We See You," Cayla discusses her transition from playing to reporting, the role of NIL in HBCU spaces and the motivation that comes with being a black woman working her way up in the sports industry. Follow Cayla on Instagram @caysweazie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India was one of the first friends I made during my freshman year at Morgan--one of the true Day 1 Homies! She arrived in Baltimore from Wisconsin, a black woman eager to be around black culture. The community she gained upon arriving here gave her that and so much more!I enjoyed this episode because it wasn't as podcasty--it's much more open and free-flowing. But there are a lot of gems in here, and it's really special to me as I get a chance to give another one of my best friends her flowers after all these years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now for another one of the squad members to get their flowers. I met Ben while working alongside him at the student newspaper, and he's been like a big bro ever since. He stopped by to talk about growing up around HBCU campuses his entire life, and how the lessons he learned attending Morgan state have carried him in his time in the military and other postgrad endeavors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world does not move without creativity--especially black creativity. But what happens when those artists are behind closed doors and have to deal with the realities of the world they're in? Who is there for the artists that have been there for so many of us? Enter Vena J. A Licensed social worker and therapist, Vena started the Konfession Korner, a creative space for black artists, creatives and influencers to further explore conversations around their health and wellness. She spoke about how that mission came to be after her own experiences with her friends in the creative space and what she hopes to accomplish with this medium.Follow Vena on Instagram @___vena and @thekonfessioncorner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A generation of college students had their experiences forever altered by a global pandemic in 2020. Those times were difficult for many students, but for Jaicee Christian and Amir McKinstry, two Alabama natives who initially attended Alabama State University together, it only helped them to lock in even further. Even as Amir transferred down the road to Tuskegee, they maintained their tight friendship and kept each other focused on the prize. Now Jaicee's a production assistant at ESPN and Amir works for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. They shared their journeys (separate and together) in a special 2-for-1 episode of We See You. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allahsha Farmer is a custom seamstress and tailor. She founded HemHers, a fashion company that specializes in hand-made prices that she sows herself. In this episode of We See You, La talks about how the company came to be after she switched majors, how she dreams of everything she creates before creating it and the sacrifice it takes to be a one-woman show. Follow La on Instagram @lalacienega and check out her work here: https://www.hemhers.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cool thing about this project is that it's also a tribute to some of the people that helped shape not only my collegiate experience but who I am as a person and professional to this day. One of those is my big bro and mentor Tramon Lucas. In this episode of We See You, Tra sat down with me to discuss the bridging of the gap between “Old Morgan” and “New Morgan,” what it was like going to school during the Freddie Gray uprisings and how real world tragedies on and around the campus really forced us to grow up quickly and find our identities as journalists covering marginalized communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roe Vision is one of the most gifted multidisciplinary artists I've ever met, and her talents have gotten her everything from partnerships with Disney to exhibitions at city hall. But It's not enough for her if you simply look at her as a black artist; she specifically makes “Contemporary art for the niggas.” Because as Roe put it, "Where is the artwork of niggas doing real nigga shit?"This is for the niggas, simply for the niggas.This is for the niggas--the REAL niggas.She discusses where her artistic expression derives from and why nostalgia is a recurring theme in all her pieces on this episode of "We See You"You can check out her work on Instagram @roevision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marching bands are a big part of HBCU culture, and no one knows that quite like Kalan Hooks. A Kansas City native, Hooks developed a passion for marching bands at a young age after a trip to Arrowhead Stadium in 2013 to see Grambling State's marching band play. From his brief time in the band at Arkansas-Pine Bluff to now working as a trending topics reporter at ESPN, Kalan's made it his mission to share that proud tradition with an even bigger audience. In this episode of "We See You," he discusses that mission and what it looks like to create your own lane as an HBCU storyteller in the media space. He also talks his experiences at Arkansas-Pine Bluff and the role his alma mater played in his growth as a journalist.You can check out Kalan's work on ESPN's website or on socials @kalanhookstv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paris Smith started "Desires By Saint Paris" as an undergraduate at Morgan State. When he graduated, he entered into a licensing partnership with his alma mater to sell official merchandise, and he didn't stop there. Today, Desires By Saint Paris has licensing deals with multiple schools like Bowie State, Hampton, North Carolina A&T and others. On the latest edition of "We See You," Paris talks the making of his brand, drawing inspiration from designers like Virgil Abloh and taking advantage of windows when you have them. He also talks his upcoming releases and future aspirations for Desires By Saint PAris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morgan State alumna Kayla Symone Price is the first interview of the "We See You" series! After a strong collegiate tennis career, Kayla is now an assistant athletic director at Livingstone College as well as the owner of 10th House Sports Firm. She stops by the Play-By-Play Analysis to talk her transitions from working on the court to off it, her aspirations to help athletes in their postgrad careers and helping to take an athletic program to places it's never been before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities have existed for more than a century, and yet they still remain somewhat of an open kept secret outside of Black America. But what makes these universities unique? As a proud HBCU graduate myself, I set out to answer that question as only I know how: I called up a handful of my friends across the country to sit down and tell their stories. What started as a highlight segment on ESPN that celebrated black excellence on the gridiron, We See You is a collection of conversations with black media professionals, athletes, business owners and some old college buddies who explain why they love their HBCUs and what the universities have meant not just to them, but to countless generations of black and brown college students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was a chaotic week in the NFL, from Tua's unfortunate head injury to the rash of big time upsets and unexpected endings, so Jamal comes back to break it all down. Plus:Diddy gets arrested, what Bryce Young's benching in Carolina tells us about the state of black quarterback play, paying tribute to Frankie Beverly and Tito Jackson and a remarkable MVP season for A'ja Wilson. All these things and more on the newest episode of The Play-By-Play Analysis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NFL Football is back, and so are we! D1 Ignant University's Jamal Brown returns to talk Week 1 of the pro season, from the debut of rookies like Caleb Williams to the latest example of mediocrity from Daniel Jones. Plus: The Tyreek Hill controversy and why we're once again talking about being black in America, the passing of James Earl Jones and Rich Homie Quan and why Waffle House is an American staple to this day. Plus a very special announcement for the month of October! It's all on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's August, so you know what that means: Football is back! And so is D1 Ignant University's Jamal Brown to discuss where our loyalties lie this NFL season. Plus: Was Scar right all along? What can we expect in the WNBA's return to play? What could the Dearica Hamby-Aces controversy mean for the league going forward? And would the Fast and Furious franchise actually work better if it were an anime? We answer all these questions and more in the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from the National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Chicago, it's a special crossover episode between the Play-By-Play Analysis and the D! Ignant University podcast with our host and D1 Ignant Dean Jamal Brown! We speak with friends about what it's like attending the convention, particularly following the controversial panel with Donald Trump. We also share our impressions of the city of Chicago, and having NABJ during the weekend of Lollapalooza. Plus:A surprise visit from the president of NABJ Ken Lemon, what we're most looking forward to in the Olympics,, the ever-changing landscape of college football in a post-realignment world, thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine and much more!Recorded live at the Hilton Chicago hotel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special second EA CFB 25 episode, Jerrell "Dapper J" Leeper, co-host of the "1000 Jumpers" podcast, stops by to talk his memories of playing the game coming up. We talk about our favorite college football players, how different the world is since the last videogame came out and whether we believe this momentum can carry over to the years to come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We didn't think this day would come. But after 10 years, the greatest sports videogame of all time is back! A new friend of the show, Tega, stops by to discuss the return of the EA Sports college football game, what it means for past generations of football lovers to have it back, and what it means for new generations experiencing this game for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shoutout to ESPN for firing me on my day off…So I decided to vent the only way I know how…but this is meant to be lighthearted so don't take it too seriously

This is a PSA: Black History Month in June would make perfect sense! Especially as it relates to Juneteenth! But anyway: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are finally NBA Champions, and we don't like it

I've decided to evolve the way I think about the Boston Celtics as a team and as individual players, especially as it pertains to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.Because the way they're put together is both a model for the modern day NBA squad and something we may likely not see for a long time, if ever again. Dallas native Jamal Brown is here to discuss that, as well as what the Mavericks need to do to get back into this.. Also: Why Caitlin Clark being left off the Olympic Team is a non-story, and how Vinicius Jr.'s fight against racism in European soccer has inspired us to think bigger…in an Ignant sort of way. We explain all that and more in a brand new episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

The discourse around the WNBA and Caitlin Clark has been extremely toxic, and honestly a lot of y'all are telling on yourselves from the way the Clark discourse has taken a turn to the way people have continued to trash a league full of predominantly black women to elevate her. So we drop our 2 cents on the conversation. Also: We can thank the state of Virginia for providing the soundtracks of the summer so far, and why we're keeping all eyes on Palestine, Congo, Sudan and others. It's a brand new Play-By-Play Analysis!

For the 6th year in a row we will have a brand new NBA Champion come June, and this year is all about the youth movement: Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Halliburton all have a chance to win their first rings. Plus: Caitlin Clark's had a rude awakening to the WNBA, but the toxic discourse around her in relation to her teammates, fellow draft classmates and even other WNBA vets has been real toxic. And speaking of toxic, Diddy's ass is in the news again…and it just keeps getting worse for him. And the moment college football fans have been waiting for for more than a decade is finally here! We discuss all that and more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

Just a reminder that Ronald Reagan literally made college more expensive to stop the rise of an educated proletariat (Said it word for word; go look it up). With the continued rise in student protests and walkouts of graduations across the country due to the ongoing situation in Palestine, our good sis Layan —who was one of those protesting in encampments on campuses like UConn— is back to tell us what that was like, and what ultimately comes next in this movement. We also discuss how protests on college campuses are nothing new, and why students have rarely if ever been on the wrong side of history—from opposition to the Vietnam War and South African apartheid to the war in Iraq and Black Lives Matter protests.

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books. LeBron and Kevin Durant are both out of the playoffs. Candace Parker has retired. This show is an ode to the past while acknowledging the excitement of a bright future, as we break down our highlights and lowlights of the NFL Draft. Plus: Some high profile Colorado transfers have words about the state of that program, and Reggie Bush finally gets his Heisman back! It's an all-new episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

I guess you could say it's the “Dawn” of a new era…There's a new basketball dynasty on the rise in South Carolina, led by a basketball icon Sawn Staley. We talk about the Gamecocks' historic Final Four run amid an equally historic rise in popularity for women's basketball. For the first time in 4 years, there's a new WWE Champion and for the first time in 16 years, a repeat champion in men's college basketball. And there are some new faces in new places, like the University of Arkansas. And speaking of changes, the basketball community is also saying goodbye to one of the all time greats in Tara Vanderveer and the remarkable legacy she's leaving behind. And this year's WNBA Draft Class could potentially do for the W what the legendary 1984 draft class did for the NBA. It's the return of the Play-By-Play Analysis, so sit back and relax as we honor basketball icons past, present and future!

From Act 2 of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark to Act 2 of Beyonce, the theme of this episode is pretty clear: We're running it back! It's Final Four time, and we're here to break it all down—from the historic popularity of the women's tournament to the magical run of two legendary big men in DJ Burns and Zack Edey on the men's side. Also: The Yeehaw Agenda is alive and well just in time for the weather to break thanks to Cowboy Carter, a bridge collapse wasn't enough to keep America from being racist for one day, and a legendary NBA point guard receives his flowers after officially calling it quits. We discuss it all on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

Cue up that Future theme music, because it's officially March Madness! From the fireworks at the women's SEC Championship to the fireworks at the top of the men's rankings, we discuss the men's and women's NCAA tournaments in all their glory. Plus, it's officially the start of NFL free agency and there's been chaos just two days in, from Kirk Cousins and Russell Wilson to Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry. And we say goodbye to a couple of friends in Jason Kelceand Fletcher Cox as well as pay our respects to an anime legend gone too soon. It's an all new episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!