The Rematch with Etan Thomas

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Hosted by NBA veteran Etan Thomas, this unique athlete-first podcast will explore the differences between how we see professional athletes and who they really are. The Rematch takes a look at the thin line between love and hate in sports; a show that exam

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    • Mar 31, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Howard Head Coach Kenny Blakeney Talks March Madness, Back to Back Winning Seasons, Jordan Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 46:43


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    Athlete Activist Dr. Harry Edwards On LeBron's Greatness On & Off The Court, Ali, Kareem, MJ, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 57:55


    On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by the esteemed Dr. Harry Edwards. They have a great discussion about the role athletes play in society as role models and the weight they bare for social change. They also discuss the origin of The Olympic Project for Human Rights, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bishop Talbert Swan Discusses LeBron James' Activism, Kyrie Irving Backlash, Media Bias, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 61:38


    On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by the esteemed Bishop Talbert Swan. They discuss a myriad of topics, from LeBron James greatness on and off the court. The media backlash that Kyrie Irving has received, the role the media plays in all of this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Last Chance U Head Coach John Mosley on JUCO Basketball, Season 2, How They Film The Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 105:41


    On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by the star of Last Chance U, head coach of the East Los Angeles College Men's basketball team, John Mosley detailing his 2nd season on the Netflix hit show, the challenges of coaching at the junior college level and using basketball to mentor young men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Devlin Carter Talks His Desire to Partner With Kyrie Irving, Owning His Own Brand, Fashion, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 58:38


    On the latest episode of The Rematch, hosted by Etan Thomas, Etan sits down with one of the brightest minds in urban entrepreneurship and the founder of the SIA brand, Devlin Carter. They discuss his beginnings with the company, why he thinks Kyrie Irving would be the perfect partner for SIA, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Former NBA Players Craig Hodges And Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Discuss The Kyrie Irving Backlash, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 105:44


    Former NBA sharpshooters and social activists Craig Hodges and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf join Etan Thomas to discuss the Kyrie Irving saga, and where they see things playing out from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rabbi Harry Rozenberg on Antisemitism, Kyrie Irving's Suspension, Nets' 6 Steps to Return, ADL, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 100:31


    On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by Rabbi Harry Rozenberg to discuss the hottest topic in the NBA right now, Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving and his suspension. Conversations like this one need to be had to gain perspective and grow from the situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Etan Thomas and Dave Zirin Discuss Kyrie Irving's Anti Semitic Backlash

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 74:32


    This week on The Rematch, one of the most respected sports journalists in the country, the Nation's Dave Zirin, joins Etan to discuss one of the most talked about athletes in the world, Kyrie Irving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Legendary Olympian/Activist Tommie Smith Discusses His New Book Victory Stand, Athlete Empowerment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 39:18


    On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by former US Olympian and activist Tommie Smith as they discuss the backlash he received for his iconic protest in the 1968 Olympics held in Mexico City, today's athletes, and the role they play in social justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NBA Shooting Coach Chris Matthews AKA Lethal Shooter Talks NBA Clients, Motivational Speaking, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 27:54


    On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by social media sensation -- and one of the most sought-after shooting gurus in the world of basketball -- Chris Lethal Shooter Matthews as they discuss his college career, becoming a trainer for high-level NBA as WNBA players, and being a motivational speaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tim “Headache” Gittens Talks AND1's Global Influence, Inaccuracies in Netflix Doc, Being Underpaid

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 75:20


    On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas welcomes NYC street ball legend and former And1 Mixtape Star Tim "Headache" Gittens. They discuss his basketball career, how he gained notoriety in the playgrounds of New York City, and became a star as part of the ESPN And1 television show. He also breaks down the mismanagement and lack of transparency between the players on the tour and the parent company And1. This is a conversation you don't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    University of Maryland Legend and Former #1 Overall Pick Joe Smith Talks Terps, NBA Rookie Scale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 37:01


    On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by fellow big man Joe Smith. They breakdown his All-American career at The University of Maryland, battling in the ACC, and being the #1 overall draft pick in the 1995 NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Brandon Scoop B Robinson Joins Etan to Talk, Kyrie Irving Rumors The Medias Coverage of NBA Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 64:45


    n the latest episode of The Rematch, NBA Journalist Brandon Scoop B Robinson breaks down the latest NBA rumblings, the media's coverage of the league's stars, Stephen A Smith and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Old Media vs New Media, David Aldridge and Marc J Spears join Etan Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 47:04


    On the latest episode of The Rematch Etan Thomas welcomes two NBA media stalwarts and long time veterans David Aldridge from The Athletic and Marc J Spears from ESPN/Andscape. They discuss the evolution of sports media and player led content, and how that impacts the traditional coverage of atheltes and sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Baron Davis On Steph Curry's Greatness, We Believe Warriors, How the Media Unfairly Attacks Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 39:36


    On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas welcomes, one of LA's finest, former NBA All-Star Baron Davis. Baron and Etan touch on Steph Curry and The Golden State Warriors winning their 4th NBA Championship in 8 years. They also discuss Klay's incredible mental endurance to battle back from multiple injuries, to reach the mountain top again! They also break down today's sports media climate, specifically Stephen A Smith, Nick Wright, and others with their outrageous takes, and player attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Quincy Isaiah Talks Playing The Role of NBA Legend Magic Johnson, Winning Time, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 46:14


    On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by Quincy Isaiah, who plays Magic Johnson in HBO Max's thrilling series Winning Time. In this great conversation, they discuss him getting the role of Magic, the criticism some Lakers fans have had for the show, and how excited he is for season 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood Discusses “Winning Time,” NBA Career, More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 88:14


    On this episode of The Rematch Etan Thomas welcomes NBA legend Spencer Haywood as they discuss his groundbreaking career and his portrayal in the HBO series Winning Time and more. This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000 live events from TicketSmarter, the official ticket marketplace of BasketballNews.com. Order online now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jacob Blake on NBA Player Activism, The Milwaukee Bucks' Protest, His Journey and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 93:58


    On this episode of "The Rematch," powered by Viola, Jacob Blake joins Etan Thomas to talk about the support he has gotten from NBA players, the Milwaukee Bucks' protest, and his current activism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NBA Hall Of Famer Patrick Ewing Talks Knicks Days, Turning The Hoyas Around, Charles Oakley, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 57:24


    On this episode of The Rematch, Etan is joined by Basketball Hall of Famer, Georgetown head coach Pat Ewing. They discuss his legendary career with The New York Knicks, coaching at his alma mater, his relationship with his former teammates on the Knicks and more! This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000 live events from TicketSmarter, the official ticket marketplace of BasketballNews.com. Order online now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DeMatha Catholic High School Assistant Coach Daryl Greene

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 32:07


    On this episode of The Rematch, Daryl Green, assistant coach at the legendary Dematha Catholic High School in Maryland, joins Etan to talk about who will be the next head coach, connecting and coaching players, and the relationships he builds on and off the court with the team. This episode is brought to you by Viola and Prizepicks.com. · The McDonald's All American Games are where hype becomes legacy. · These players are high school athletes today, but they'll be household names tomorrow. James Harden, Anthony Davis, Candace Parker, Breanna Stewart are all McDAAG alumni. · This is a big year – the games are back on for the first time since 2019, and returning to their many-time host city of Chicago, celebrating 45 years of legacy and commitment to high school basketball. · Tune into the games on Tuesday, March 29. The girl's game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and the boy's game begins at 9:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. · Catch the games live on March 29 and Jam Fest on March 28, both at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. · Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster. · Don't forget to follow us on social at @mcdaag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Inside Winning Time: Executive Producer Rodney Barnes & Star Solomon Hughes Discuss New Lakers Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 30:43


    On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by Rodney Barnes, Executive Producer & Star Solomon, who plays Kareem, in HBO's newest hit TV show: Winning Time. They discuss how the show came about and all of the research that went into telling the stories of the Iconic 1980's Los Angeles Lakers.  This is Episode of The Rematch is powered by Viola and Prize Picks. Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Syracuse Legend, NBA All-Star Derrick Coleman Talks Syracuse Struggles, Dream Two, NIL & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 85:20


    On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by fellow Syracuse alum, NBA All-Star, and one of the most skilled big men ever to play, Derrick Coleman.   They of course discuss the Orangemen's struggles this season and possible transfers leaving the program, the underrated debate Dream Team 1 vs Dream Team 2, and much more! This is Episode is powered by Viola and Prize Picks: For $100 match for signing up, click here: (and use the code NEWS) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    American Pro Basketball Player Maurice Creek Talks About Being Stranded In Ukraine During Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 24:06


    Maurice Creek, a former basketball player with the University of Indiana and George Washington University is currently playing basketball overseas in Ukraine, joined Etan Thomas on The Rematch, to discuss his current status and what he's doing to stay safe during the Russian invasion. This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000 live events from TicketSmarter, the official ticket marketplace of BasketballNews.com. Order online now! https://www.ticketsmarter.com/?utm_source=basketballnewscom&utm_medium=tsaff&utm_campaign=referral And by PrizePicks - sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money.  Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn Talks of Jan 6th, NBA Players Activism, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 61:16


    Capitol Police Sgt. Harry Dunn joins Etan Thomas on the latest episode of The Rematch. They talk about still shocking happenings from January 6th 2021 in our nation's capital, how NBA players have used their platform for social change and more. Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money.  Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt Talks NBA Athlete Activism, Ahmaud Arbery, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 43:09


    Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt talks about the recent guilty verdicts in the Ahmaud Arbery case, the role the NBA and WNBA can and will play in policy change moving forward. Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money.  Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Luol Deng on His NBA Career, Lakers Contract, Misdiagnosis with the Bulls, Duke Stint, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 77:43


    Luol Deng on His NBA Career, Lakers Contract, Misdiagnosis With Bulls, Duke Stint, More | The Rematch This Episode is Powered by Prize Picks! Fantasy made easy, click here for $100 match with the code NEWS. Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Enes Kanter Freedom on Name Change, Recent Political Comments, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 44:10


    On this episode of "The Rematch", Etan Thomas speaks with Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter Freedom about a wide range of topics including his name change, his recent political comments and much more. "The Rematch" is powered by BasketballNews.com. Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money.  Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Markelle Fultz Talks Injuries, Dealing With Criticism His Love of the Game and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 63:49


    Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz joins Etan Thomas on The Rematch, to break down his NBA journey, the ups and downs, his perseverance, and his new role in Orlando. Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money.  Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Gilbert Arenas Talks Kyrie, Dropping 60 on Kobe, Ben Simmons, His WNBA Comments, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 150:45


    On this episode of "The Rematch," Etan Thomas is joined by his former Washington Wizards teammate and three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas. As usual, Gilbert doesn't hold back. They discuss a wide range of topics including Gilbert's playing days, his suspension following the firearms incident, his thoughts on Kyrie Irving sitting out, the Ben Simmons drama in Philadelphia, his controversial comments about the WNBA and much more. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app now. Use promo code REMATCH, bet JUST $5 on any NBA team to win their game and win $200 IN FREE BETS. If they win, YOU WIN with promo code REMATCH this week at DraftKings Sportsbook — an Authorized Sports Betting Partner of the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Eric Snow on Ben Simmons Drama, Allen Iverson's Greatness, Playing With a Young LeBron in Cleveland

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 41:32


    On this episode of The Rematch, Etan welcomes former Michigan State Spartan great and 76er stand-out Eric Snow.  They discuss a range of topics, everything from how things could have been handled differently in the Ben Simmons situation, sharing a backcourt with the incredible Allen Iverson, and seeing the early greatness in a young LeBron James in his early Cleveland years. As always please subscribe and rate The Rematch Podcast.  Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app now, Use promo code REMATCH and bet JUST $5 on any NBA team to win their game and win $200 IN FREE BETS. If they win, YOU WIN with promo code REMATCH this week at DraftKings Sportsbook — an Authorized Sports Betting Partner of the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Deadspin's Carron J. Phillips Talks Sage Steele, ESPN Politics and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 44:39


    Sage Steele has been a trending topic as of late on Twitter for her interview with Jay Cutler. On this episode of The Rematch, powered by BasketballNews.com, Etan Thomas and his guest Carron J Phillips break down the ESPN anchors controversial statements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NBA Writer Ric Bucher on the Media vs Player Tension, Damian Lillard, Co-writing Brian Grant's Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 97:42


    Long-time NBA reporter formally of ESPN and now Fox Sports, Ric Bucher joins Etan Thomas The Rematch as they talk about the Ric co-writing former NBA Star Brian Grant's book, the greatness and leadership of Damian Lillard, and the bubbling tension between NBA players and their counterparts in the media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Former NBA Star Brian Grant Talks About His New Book Rebound, Battling Parkinsons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 38:44


    Brian Grant joins Etan to talk about his new book "Rebound" that he wrote alongside longtime NBA journalist Ric Bucher, his 12 year NBA journey, and his ongoing battle with Parkinson's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jermaine O'Neal Talks Malice at the Palace Film On Netflix, What Really Happened, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 69:04


    On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by former Indiana Pacers All-Star Center Jermaine O'Neal. They talk about his long NBA Career, and extensively about the famed Malice at the Palace, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Gold Medalist Breanna Stewart On Winning The Olympics, Fighting Racial Injustice, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 34:11


    On this episode of The Rematch hosted by Etan Thomas, WNBA Star and USA Gold medalist Breanna Stewart joins the show to talk all things women's basketball and police brutality in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Former Washington Wizard Courtney Alexander Talks NBA Career, Time in DC, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 47:50


    On this episode of The Rematch, Etan talks with his former Washington Wizards' teammate Courtney Alexander as they discuss his college days where he was the leading scorer in the nation to his NBA career and how money, ego, and the lifestyle ended his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    G League Ignite Head Coach Jason Hart Talks Evan Mobley, Ignites Draft Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 33:15


    Former Syracuse point guard and USC assistant coach Jason Hart sits down with his old teammate Etan Thomas to talk about coaching Cleveland Cavs pick Evan Mobley, being hired to coach the G league Ignite team, and the new avenues for high school athletes to reach the NBA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jay Bilas Talks NIL, NCAA Hypocrisy, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 92:55


    Etan Thomas speaks with ESPN College Basketball analyst Jay Bilas on The Rematch to discuss all things NIL and NCAA Basketball, the hypocrisy of the current system, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Al Harrington talks ShaCarri Richardson Suspension, NBA Career, Cannabis Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 58:08


    Former NBA Star Al Harrington tells compelling stories of getting started in the cannabis space, starting his own company, Sha'Carri Richardson's controversial suspension, and changing the stigma around marijuana and its relationship with sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Charles Paul & Corey Crowder, Fathers of Phoenix Suns Stars Chris Paul & Jae Crowder, Talk Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 43:54


    On this episode of The Rematch with Etan Thomas powered by BasketballNews.com, Charles Paul and Corey Crowder — the fathers of Suns' stars Chris Paul and Jae Crowder — join the show to talk about the team's incredible playoff run, the roles their sons play on the team and in the league as a whole, COVID-19 protocols, and winning a championship in Phoenix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kwame Brown on Stephen A. Smith, MJ, The Wizards, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 156:49


    On the latest episode of The Rematch, Kwame sits down with his former Wizards teammate Etan Thomas for a wide-ranging interview touching on everything from his early years in the NBA, his recent social media outbursts, and what lies ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles on Starting "Knuckleheads" Podcast, Life After the NBA, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 83:59


    On this episode of “The Rematch”, Etan Thomas talks with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles about the upcoming season of their “Knuckleheads” podcast with The Players Tribune, being a part of the 2000 NBA draft, their time with the Clippers, what motivated them to be a part of the media, overcoming struggles on and off the court and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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